Last one for this year. My thanks and I am sure many, for Ex Cllr Ray Whitwell, who is retiring from the organising committee along with a couple of other volunteers.
Hopefully a ‘new’ group of volunteers will step up to organise Music on the Square events for next year –
I hope to be part of it.
I think a near record attendance of around 500, which is very close to the capacity we are allowed to have.
Oh I forgot to mention, the very recent £10,000+ Fishing Platform Project for young people and disabled children at the Manor – organised by Friends of The Manor and Whittlesey Sports Association – Funded without any Council monies.
“What a Dump Whittlesey was.”
I’m sorry I completely disagree – a few dozen of wonderful volunteers, put on FREE events every year.
I am extremely proud to have been part of Street Pride for over 15 years, and its Chairman for 6 of those years removing ‘TONS’ of litter and rubbish.
Built and maintained 5 Gateway Projects, the tidy up of a grot spot at Church Street which we know as The Rose Garden.
The evolving QEII Jubilee Wood, and I could go on.
Our In Bloom Group with lovely Planters around the Town, they all need watering and looking after.
Not everything is by any means perfect, but the ‘few’ who are making the difference is what I am proud to be part of.
And let us not forget – How our Council(s) and Voluteers supported the community during COVID – Some have very short memories.
Below – just a snap shot of the few examples……
The Rose Garden @ Church Street was a piece of derelict land – StreetPride got permission to clear it up. There are 38 Rose Tree’s and it is maintained by just 2 people at present.
Ramsey Road Gateway Project – Another StreetPride Project.
Thanks to ‘Everything Peterborough’ & YouTube
Everything Peterborough
Whittlesey Music On The Square brings together hundreds of music lovers whilst providing summer entertainment for all with free performances.
The Contacts are the hugely popular Motown/soul band, and here they are covering the Frank Wilson classic, Do I Love You [Indeed I Do].
To be called “Lily of the Valley” – New Owner, New Paintwork, New Kitchen, New Menu and New Prices…….(Next to Parkers NewsAgents)
Once again (I’ve done it several times) reported the poor and dirty state of the Buttercross flooring. I was once told !!! – that it was Jet Washed every week?
The Friends of The QEII Jubilee Wood (End of Yarwell Headlands) are holding a tidy-up and maintenance event this Friday at 6pm.
A wonderful Whittlesey Town Council project – which has receive lots of positive comments, just an hour? – bring Gloves and wear shoes/boots.
There are plans for Phase III later this year.
We have 9 pledges for Phase III – If you or your family would like to sponsor a tree for Phase III please contact me, details on the top toolbar.
The recently installed Bee Hive is doing very well.
Nesting Boxes for next year.
Excellent talk at the Manor Centre last night attended by well over a hundred people.
A snap shot on the very important find at Must Farm Kings Delph Whittlesey.
Thanks to RB – Who reported it.
At todays FDC Planning Committee, a shortish debate – Application granted.
Now we shall wait and see if applicant goes ahead, several neighbourbours objected.
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