Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

See my post yesterday for further details…

No trains stopping at various weekends + 06th Setember to 04th October.

Well there has been a lot of activity in the past 6 months at our Railway Station.
New waiting area’s,
New CCTV,
New Ticketing Machine,
New Cycle Rack,
New Bins.
New Interactive Info Screen.

Now complete New Lighting, we were told for ‘years’ that the ‘power supply’ wasn’t up to installing new lighting – well somone has found some…..(Power & Electricity) and it looks good and is in operation now……

Opening Saturday 25th July,
Gym & Pool will operate on a reduced timetable.

https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/manor-leisure-centre/

You will need to be registered.
You will need both a log-in and pin number.
You will need to book a slot online.
You will need to pay online either ‘PayPal’ or Debit/Credit Card.

Swimming will be restricted to 3 lanes, Fast, Medium and Slow lanes – one way system
You will be expected to have your swim gear on before going to the centre.
No showering
You can change back into dry clothing in the changing rooms…

If you need to contact your Councillor please scroll down to July 22nd post and the link to WTC website is there…

The Governments changing of scientific experts advice has been going on from day 1 – ‘evolving’ – However I can only watch what has happened in other countries where Face Coverings have been mandatory for months – ‘Infection Rates’ much lower.
So as I posted on Tuesday – be considerate… follow the ‘confusing advice….help yourself by helping others….

According to the official Government guidance, the below groups are not required to wear a mask:

• A child under the age of 11
• An employee of the transport operator, when they are acting in the course of their employment
• A constable or police community support officer acting in the course of their duty
• An emergency response member of staff, such as a paramedic or fire officer acting in the course of their duty
• An official such as a border force officer, acting in the course of their duties
• If you are on board public transport but remain in your own vehicle, such as a car ferry

Other legitimate exemptions listed include those with a disability or a physical or mental illness, and anyone travelling with a deaf person who relies on lip reading to communicate. 

Wearers are also permitted to remove them if it is necessary to avoid harm or injury, as well as to eat or drink if required, to take medication, or if a police officer or other official requests you to do so.

Customers in shops will also be allowed to remove them if they are required to present identification for purchasing alcohol and other age-restricted products.

Face masks will be compulsory in shops and supermarkets from July 24, the Government have announced. Anyone who fails to adhere to the new rules will face a £100 fine.

We are delighted to have participated in an # ArtAndTheFens project by Kaitlin Ferguson to encourage people to look at the Fens in different ways. In the 5th of her 5 videos she shows you (using some of our photos) how to use textiles to create a picture inspired by the geology. You can see the video here.

We have also been invited to participate in a creative writing project called ‘Writing the Landscape’ (run by Marketplace, creative people and places, the same organisation that produced Kaitlin’s work). See the attached details of the project. If you would like to participate (or wish to know more details) please contact Colin Stevens on colin.stevens@cppmarketplace.co.uk, mentioning CGS.

We would love to see the result of any of your geology and landscape based art and writing – perhaps an added page on the Fen Edge Trail website is needed!
We are pleased that people have been using our Fen Edge Trail walks to get out and enjoy the landscape recently – if you have visited anywhere on the walks, even if not doing the walk itself, and you have a photo or two to share, we’d welcome a copy.

Cambridgeshire Geological Society

Due to unforseen circumstances, the Whittlesey Town Council Offices on Queen Street will remain closed until further notice.
Members of the public can contact their own Councillor either by phone or e-mail.
Councillors details and contacts are available on the WTC Website…
‘Click’ on dropdown menue – Council Matters on the top toolbar.

https://www.whittleseytowncouncil.gov.uk/