Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Remember ‘we’ have The Whittlesey Extravaganza coming on Saturday 09th December organised by Volunteers and supported by Whittlesey Town Council and many other  organisations locally.

March Christmas Market 2023

The Manor Leisure Centre Future – Could cost upwards of £5 Million.

At todays meeting, within the agenda pack is an update of what is required to maintain/replaced 3 of Fenlands Leisure Centres.
I have been campaigning and lobbying for some considerable time now along with the recently formed ‘Friends of the Manor’ Group for a ‘plan’ for the Leisure Centres.

Intrim we have secured new fencing and lighting for the Tennis/Netball Courts along with  the surface being improved, myself and ex Cllr Mason lobbied for this over the past 18 months.

It is known that the Manor is aging and requires major investments to maintain it, the alternative would be to replace the main building and ‘add’ a new facility onto the swimming pool.

You can read the options and recommendations being put before FDC Cabinet by visiting FDC website Click Here
Go to the report pack document – Item 7

Whittlesey PC amonst thosereceiving awards – Justin was born and schooled in Whittlesey.

We’re extremely proud of two of our Fenland neighbourhood policing officers – PC Justin Bielawski and PC Jamie Cole – who were shortlisted as part of our Safer Cambridgeshire Annual Awards ceremony on Friday evening.

PC Bielawski, from our Wisbech Neighbourhood Policing Team, picked up TWO trophies.

A finalist for “Police Officer of the Year” last year, Justin was named “Unsung Hero” this year for his pivotal role in working with partners to find solutions to local problems and having an outstanding ability to develop and maintain key relationships in the community. His can-do approach to problem solving really sets him apart from others, and he endeavours to find the right solution on all occasions – not just the easiest. Not only taking a leading role on Operation Luscombe in the town centre, he has been instrumental to all success in the Wisbech neighbourhood team – his Fenland team feel lucky to have him.

Often receiving high praise from colleagues outside of our organisation, Justin just brushes it off as ‘his job’, but we see the passion and dedication he has, which goes above and beyond.

Justin also received a very special award, as Chief Constable Nick Dean chose him as his overall “Grand Prix Employee of the Year”, chosen from all award winners on the night.

His nominations showed what an exceptional officer Justin is, how highly regarded he is by his colleagues and the community he serves, and absolutely deserves recognition of the highest order for the outstanding police officer he is.

PC Cole, from our Neighbourhood Policing Team in March, was a very worthy finalist in the “Police Officer of the Year” category.

Pictured above left to right: DC Stu Taylor (Police Federation representative who sponsored the award), PC Jamie Cole (finalist), PC Guy Cunningham (winner), Sgt Lauren Hart (finalist) and Chief Constable Nick Dean

Jamie was shortlisted for his strong work ethic, dedication and commitment to his community and neighbourhood policing, repeatedly going above and beyond what is expected of him. He consistently shows his commitment to neighbourhood policing and has built excellent relationships with the public and problem-solving community issues, resulting in saved time and money for the organisation, as well as helping divert young people from a life of crime. Setting the benchmark high, Jamie tutors new officers, showing perseverance and patience to get the best out of his teammates.

We’re so proud to have you has part of our team here in Fenland, congratulations gentlemen!

You can read more about the awards and winners on our website here.

Like many years, I will be attending in person the AGM of Citizens Advice Rural Cambs.
this will be my 12th attendance.

https://www.citizensadviceruralcambs.org.uk/

Whittlesey Town Council have for many years been very supportive of The CAB, and make a considerable contribution to their attending most weeks (Fridays on appointment) at our Council Offices.
They have been extremely sucessful in getting benifits that many people were not aware they were entitled too. One couple received over £17,000 in back payments.

You must first call them in order to get an appointment – The Town Clerk can not arrange this.

Whittlesey Movie Evenings
At Queen St Church – Saturdays, fortnightly.
THE WINTER SEASON CONTINUES!!
Doors open 6.30 for 7pm start.
Sat. 18th November

                         “Save The Cinema”- cert 12A
                                    (Comedy / Drama)

Save the Cinema is the true story of Liz Evans, who lives in Carmarthen South West Wales,
who starts a campaign in the 90s to save the local Cinema/ Theatre (the Lyric Cinema). With the help of Richard Goodridge a local politician they get Steven Spielberg to show a premiere of Jurassic Park at the Lyric in a bid to Save the Cinema.

You are all invited to come along to our warm building for a top-class
movie screening plus refreshments served during the interval. No charges
are made for admission, however we are fundraising to improve disability
access and our appearance at the front entrance so all proceeds this
winter are going towards this scheme and we ask that any donations you
make are as generous as you can afford. Thank you!