Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Our ‘anti-social behaviour’ is no different to any other area, however if issues are reported to the Police of Local Authority (Fenland District Council) resources will be given to tackle these issues.

Yesterday afternoon, we were alerted by CCTV operators of a motorbike riding round West End Park in March.
We headed over to the location and were able to locate the bike and the rider. The bike has been seized and the driver reported after checks found that it was being driven without a licence or insurance.

Anti-social vehicle use is an issue that our neighbourhood teams are continually tackling, but it isn’t possible without your help!

For more information around the issue and the option to report to us, you can visit our website here https://orlo.uk/6WKHn
#MarchNPT #FenlandNPT

Today I and several other Councillors (Mayor, Cllr Mrs Mayor, Cllr Elisabeth Sennitt Clough, Cllr Eamonn Dorling) joined organisers and sponsors Cllr Barry Wainwright and Cllr Bob Wicks for the comemoration of  the 80th anniverary of a Avro Lancaster Bomber which crashed in a field near Eastrea.

About 30 others – many from the village joined the service.

Photo, Mr Brian Browm who as a young boy didn’t actually see the aircraft crash but saw the fireball and was close by shortly afterwards.

See article on CambsNews© Click Here

Cambs News© article Friday 19th Click Here

Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault which left a man in hospital with serious injuries.

Officers were called at 2.23am on Sunday (14 April) by the ambulance service with reports of violence on Market Street, Ely.

Police attended, where they found a man unconscious. The man in his 30s was then taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains.

A 30-year-old man from Brandon, Suffolk, has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) without intent, and has been bailed to Wednesday, 10 July. 

Anyone with any information is urged to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 35/25975/24.

Kind regards,

I was informed late yesterday afternoon that at long last the Bioler(s) had been repaired.
It will take a while for the water to bet back to temperature.

Part Two will follow as usual over the weekend.
I think there is a ‘typo’ for FDC’s report and should read ‘March’

The Whittlesey branch of the U3A has well over 200 members, they have their monthly meeting this afternoon @ Childers – why not see what it is all about.
The May meeting will be on the 16th May.

Another nice get-together….

Dear members.

If you are coming to the open meeting you can let Irene know you want tickets and put your name on the list. The tickets should be ready soon.

SUMMER EVENT.

WEDNESDAY MAY 29^th AT THE FALCON

Buffet served to your table of Cheese and Roll, Pork Pie, Mixed Meats, mixed Salads of Coleslaw, Pasta, and Lettuce, Toms, and Cue.

AT THE INTERVAL. TWO FANCY CAKES WILL BE SERVED.

Arrive from 11.30am. Eat at 12.30pm. Music from1.15pm. Cake break 2pm.

Music restarts 2.30pm. Finish around 3.15pm.

Music by JOHNNY LODGE. Plus food as above TICKETS £20.

I understand there will be a number of individuals who wish to speak at the public forum.

Today I attended an ‘Older Driver Workshop’ @ Yaxley Fire Station along with 7 other participants, including a lady from Whittlesey.

No practical driving, but along with our host was a Police Constable responsible for accident reduction.
A mainly inter-active display on what ‘we’ should all be aware off and what to do about it.
I found the workshop informative and irrespective on what we think our driving habits are…was a useful 2 hours.

Unfortunately no workshop planned for Whittlesey, but I have asked the hosts to approach their management and there is a good chance we may get one.
You can book a place at Ramsey/March or Stanground – see below.

Older Driver Workshops

Our Older Driver Workshops are free, in person sessions designed for those over 65 and currently driving, to help you keep driving safely for longer. We discuss how driving can become more challenging as we get older, and what simple checks we can do at home to keep ourselves fit to drive.

This interactive, two-hour session covers the following topics:

• Age-related changes when driving
• Eyesight and driving
• Conducting a vehicle check
• License renewal
• Signs to be aware of
• Alternatives to driving

Please note our Older Driver Workshop does not include a supervised drive. All activities and discussion occur at the venue and refreshments are provided.

Older driver workshops in 2024:

• Yaxley Fire Station: Wednesday April 17 – 1pm until 3pm
• Sawston Fire Station: Tuesday April 23 – 1pm until 3pm
• Sutton Fire Station: Wednesday May 1 – 10am until 12pm
• St Neots Tesco Extra, Barford Rd PE19 2SA: Tuesday May 7 – 1pm until 3pm
• Ramsey Fire Station: Thursday May 9 – 1pm until 3pm
• Sawtry Fire Station: Tuesday May 14 – 1pm until 3pm
• Cambridge Fire Station: Wednesday 15 May – 1pm until 3pm
• Stanground Fire Station: Monday May 20 – 1pm until 3pm
• March Fire Station: Thursday June 6 – 1pm until 3pm

*Please note that we can host up to 15 attendees for most workshops. Book early now to avoid disappointment.

To book, please email [email protected] with your name(s), email address, contact phone number and which workshop you would like to attend.

If there isn’t a workshop in your area and you would like to attend, please see our FAQs below.

Advice for older drivers.

If you are unable to make a workshop, or would like more advice on driving in later age, please visit the older drivers forum at www.olderdriversforum.com for lots of helpful information and advice.

Who is the workshop for?

Our workshops are designed for those aged 65 and over who are still currently driving. We will accept those aged under 65 if they are accompanying a driver over 65, for instance husband, wife, partner, parent, friend.

Where are the workshops held?

They are held at various locations across Cambridgeshire. If you’d like a workshop in your area, please contact us.

How long do the workshops last?

The workshops last for two hours, including a break for refreshments which are provided.

What if there isn’t a workshop in my area?

Please contact us using the email address if you’d like to attend a workshop but there are none listed in your area. We regularly arrange new workshops depending on demand in an area.

Can you arrange a workshop for my group?

If you’re a member of a group and would like us to come and run a workshop for you, please get in touch using our email address.

Is there a driving assessment?

Absolutely not!
The workshop is based around group discussion and practical tips you can complete yourself at home. There is no need to drive to the venue, and you will not be “assessed” at any point during the workshop.