A real wonderful day out at the National Memorial Arboretum near Lichfield.
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The British Merchant Navy is very well supported and some 2535 Oak Trees that have been planted, one for every Merchant Ship and Fishing Vessel lost during the 2nd World War.
A wonderful memorial and tribute to all armed and supporting services during many campaigns.
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Most will have noticed the reintroduction of Traffic Signals on The Ottermans Corner with Market Street/Broad Street.
I understand that they will be there for weeks rather than days, whilst work is carried out on the building.
During a recent meeting at New Queen Street Surgery, the practice was asked whether they would be taking part in the forthcoming booster vacination program.
It was stated they would not be taking part, as they are concentrating on getting both NQS and Stanground back running to some normality.
With the rollout of the Booster Jab program – those who are eligible.
I have no information as whether The Jenner Health Centre is taking part.
It looks like I will be the only ‘platform’ to counter the very damaging false/fake post on a Whittlesey Facebook site by a Mrs Smith on behalf of her daughter.
I am not going into all the specific details, but serious allegations were made in respect of New Queen Street Surgery’s handling of the case/incident.
Mrs Smith has made false and misleading allegations, when I and others became aware on Wednesday evening of the post, we were also concerned that ‘if’ true’ then there were potential failing at NQS.
The incident was looked into by the Practice Manager, who has access to all voice recordings of telephone conversations.
Without breaking any patient confidentiality he has stated that the comments made by Mrs Smith are not true.
This has caused severe ‘Trolling’ by people who I would have hoped would know better – but it hasn’t and this and similar false statements about NQS does not instill confidence in the practice or its staff.
If Mrs Smith allegations were true there is a very rubust system in place to make complaints – and not on allegations posted on Facebook.
I hope that I have gone someway to clear up this mess…..
If anyone has any questions I am more than happy to be contacted.
Roy Gerstner
Member of New Queen Street Patients Participation Group (2013 – 2021)
Today I had the great pleasure of meeting Ex 3rd Engineer Jack Bell, who came to visit me here in Whittlesey.
Jack was the 3rd Engineer on the London Valour when it floundered off Genoa in 1970.
We spent agood 5 hours (some in Wetherspoons) catching up with many names and memories of the 1970’s.
Jack – now well into his 70’s he well and lives in St Ives (Huntingdonshire).
There will be no appointments available for the next two weeks for Citizens Advice held at WTC Offices Peel House,
The next planned visit will be on Friday 09th October 2021
There currently no drop in services at any of the CAB offices or outreach centres.
Advice over the phone after calling Rural Cambs CAB on 0808 278 7807
(09:30 to 15:30 weekdays only).
Face to face appointments are made only after an adviser feels one is needed.
Please do not turn up expecting to see the officer on demand – make the call first
0808 278 7807
