Our ‘pet’ tortoises have not done so well this year, too hot, too cold and too dry, they have not put on much weight at all! – normally a few grams but this year hardly anything – hopefully they have enough in storage for their long hibernation which begins today.
A quick check over – a very light dusting of virgin olive oil – and in their box(s) until next spring.
Suntan (F) 80+ years old Timmy (M) 70+ years old
A passed this area yesterday – 2 sets of works – NO Works should I say, signage and ironmongary laying in the road – dangerous to say the least – no lighting at night,
I’ve reported as an emergency callout to Cambs Highways earlier today.
Story by Whittlesey resident Mr John Elworthy
Cambs News Read the story here
© Terry Harris/Cambs News
Kids in sport stay out of court? — — (a campaign in New Zealand)
An excellent turn out of individuals and those representing various groups in our town.
19 people, including 5 Whittlesey Councillors.
The meeting organised by Mr Robert Windle was an open session for everyone to have an input as to what they wanted the Manor area to become/improved.
Until an application for funding which is being presented to the Combined Authority it would be unfair to go into too much detail at this time (you should maybe have been at the meeting) once the minutes have been agreed, there maybe some more information coming.
Great emphasis by everyone was to encourage young people to get involved.
A very diverse and knowledge base of attendee’s had many idea’s on how the area can and could be improved.
I hope that given the very positive meeting held, that the momentum can carry on.
The previously arranged meeting had to be cancelled due to the Queen passing away.
Re-schedualled for this evening 19:00 at the meeting room Manor Centre (main building)
Any one or group(s) interested are very welcome to come along to thisfirst meeting.
My apologies the Action Day is tomorrow – Wednesday.
Long standing ex businessman and resident Peter Baxter is fed up with issues concerning the traffic and HGV’s along the A605 transiting Whittlesey.
I have promoted and supported Peter on his campaign for many years and he has decided that enough is enough – His belief that Councillors and Authorities are doing little or nothing to address the concerns of not only himself but a great number of residents.
Peter is well aware from my many hours of conversations with him of how the ‘system’ works and as local Town Councillors (myself included) our 
ability is the same as his –
Lobbying upwards to our Senior County Councillors and MP.
So tomorrow (Tuesday) Peter is I understand planning with some other residents from the juction of Halcroft Road to Snoots Road to have them park their cars (legally) at strategic points along the road. What effect this may have I don’t know.
He again I understand will be getting much wider publicity on this campaign.
I will have a look myself tomorrow morning…
©google-streetview
Sorry I must not call them ‘Louts’ or any other derogratory name that the ‘wokes’ would not let me use….Fed up finding every day some more issues and problems with vandalism,
rubbish and litter.
Our very observant NHW Volunteer has been assisting in clearing up – St Mary’s Church Yard. This area is not new to us, but seems to have got worse since the Garden of Rest has been locked at night-time – Same problem just moves on…It is a real shame that these ‘Louts’ can not be more respectful.
Last nights contributions – It has been reported?
(Click on picture to enlarge)
The piling works in Star Pit have been completed (pictured left), along with the trimming of the lower embankment to its final profile.
Works will now be concentrated on constructing the upper embankment on top of the piles in Star Pit.
There will be some traffic management required to complete the works at Funtham’s Lane. This is planned to start around 28 September with two-way lights in operation that will not impact the flow of A605 traffic.
Whilst this traffic management is in place, the access towards Funtham’s Lane from the western roundabout will be closed, and traffic will be diverted to use the eastern roundabout and then the old A605 as access. Signs will be in place to divert traffic.
The access towards the brickworks has now been completed (pictured right) with the road now open to Forterra traffic only.
I am, Whittlesey Town Council are, along with thousands of individuals, groups, organisations and NGO’s.
Be A Part Of The Community