Presentation by NQS to Whittlesey Town Council

At this coming meeting, representatives from Lakeside and New Queen Street Surgery will be giving a presentation to the Council. Members of the Public are allow to attend Council meetings, however unless the Chairman allows – Public would not normally be given the chance to ask questions. You can do this by contacting your own Councillor to do so for you.

As I am a founder memeber of the NQS Patients Participation Group, I attend their meetings and ask questions.
There have been ‘some’ improvements’ but no where near what the publics expectations are.

Whilst the 2022 Care Quality Commission Rating – Requires Improvement is a little out of date – The Surgery ‘should’ tell us what they have done to make improvements.

I enclose below the link that takes you to the NQS Patient Experience.

https://www.thenewqueenstreetsurgery.co.uk/gp-patient-survey

Your GP practice services

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55 Is A Special Number After 999

A woman called 999 last Saturday at just before midnight…she said very little but a man’s voice could be heard in the background 🤔

She asked for police, but the line dropped out before she was put through to us.
We tried to call her back but these attempts failed and worried for her safety, we visited her home in Wisbech – where a woman with an injury to her eye opened the door 😞

We arrested one man on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm (ABH) and has been released on conditional bail while investigations continue.
Did you know that pressing 55 after calling 999 alerts police operators that you need help but are in a situation where you can’t talk? 👀 📱

Pressing 55 lets the 999 operator know your call is genuine, and they will try to track your location.

If you can’t speak, listen carefully to the questions and instructions from our demand hub call agents so they can assess your call and arrange help.

Find out more info on our website: https://orlo.uk/Silent-999-calls_7C4wD
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Someone Asked !!!!!

What’s all the activity at the Whittlesea Railway Station.
It is not – I understand the start of the £3 Million upgrade to the station – I believe initially for a footbridge over the rail crossing.
It is part of a £6 Billion upgrade to the automatic signalling system, which is supposed to be going live sometime in October.

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Make A Date For Next Year – Another FREE Event Whittlesey


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Thanks For Another Fantastic Statistic

I wonder ‘who’ was the 5 Millionth visitor/hit to my web-blog sometime last night.
A fantastic journey – not easy and at times very time consuming.

As I’ve always stated, the ‘only’ place you will get facts not fiction, not hearsay and not always political….

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Sunshine Cafe

Has been closed for some considerable period, however today I saw the owner & son, and they will be re-opening either tomorrow (Saturday) or Monday.
Just had an extended holiday….

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Fen Creators – Events and Courses Locally

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Fen Creators
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Roy Curtis RIP

2 present Councillors (Cllr D Laws and myself) – and 3 past Councillors (Julie Windle, David Mason and Kay Mayor) paid our respects at todays funeral of (Ex Councillor)
Major Roy Curtis.

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Hate Crime Reporting

If you could complete this by the 11th October 2025 it would be greatly appreciated.

https://forms.office.com/e/Y2c7XmCssW

Hate Crime Reporting in Fenland
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Please Give Feed-Back – Whittlesey Festival

Following on from Whittlesey Festival on Sunday, I would like to thank you all sincerely for taking part and making the event so successful.
Despite the rain the great British public turned out, and judging by the feedback thoroughly enjoyed the day.
The quality and breath of stalls, food and entertainment was I think the best ever, which is credit to you all.
There is still time to provide feedback, to help us improve year on year here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FourSeasonsEventFeedback
Our final two events of 2024 will be March Christmas Market and Wisbech Christmas Fayre on Sunday 1st and Sunday 8th December respectively.
If you would like to book, we advise to book early as these events are extremely popular. https://fenlandevents.bookinglive.com/
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Funeral Today – Roy Curtis

CURTIS Major Roy Arthur Walter
Sadly, passed away on the 21st August 2024, aged 85.
Devoted husband to Christine. Much loved Father of Paul, Phillip, Richard, Martin and Jackie.
Cherished Grandfather and Great Grandfather
Roy will be truly missed by all that knew him.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday 12th September 2024, 11am at St. Mary’s Church, Whittlesey followed by a burial at Whittlesey Cemetery.
Family flowers only. 

Donations in the late Roy’s memory may be made to The Army Benevolent
Fund or The Royal British Legion. A collection will be also held at the service.

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Eastrea War Memorial Update

Lead Project Manager and sponsor, Cllr Barry Wainwright has installed the new updated
Avro – War -memorial/dedication.

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