Today at 11:00am there will be a service commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.
The unveiling of Whittlesey War Memorial
There are 193 names of those fallen in World War 1, 52 for World War 2, two civilians for World War 2 and one name for the Korean War. The unveiling of the memorial took place on 25 February 1923 by Brigadier-General W Strong, the dedication was by the Rev. A. E. T. Newman.
The Citizens Advice Rural Cambs have provided a phenomenal amount of support throughout Fenland.
I am proud to be a full member of the CAB and have been so for some 12 years.
Whittlesey Town Council financially support as do Fenland District Council.
Here in Whittlesey we have a professional advisor attend most Friday mornings.
You can get a vast amount of information and help by visiting the CAB Website.
https://www.citizensadviceruralcambs.org.uk/
Below is a statistical breakdown of the CAB’s work here in Fenland.
The reserve will be closed from Monday 3rd June to Friday 7th June inclusive due to preparatory engineering works taking place. The code on the gate will be changed for this period.
Thereafter the reserve will be closed on the following dates between 9:00am and 3:00pm for school visits.
June 10th
June 11th
June 14th
June 24th
June 27th
July 3rd
July 4th
July 5th
You will have seen from previous posting that the reserve will need to be closed for several months to allow stabilisation of the southern slope (to the right of the hide).
There has been a significant rotational slip following the heavy rain over the winter. This will take place from mid-July onwards (the precise commencement date to be confirmed).
We apologies for any inconvenience and be assured that the reserve will be re-opened to members as soon as we are able.
15 Partners attended last nights Whittlesey Festival meeting for updates on this years event.
Sunday 8th September
One major issue the Chair highlighted was that Whittlesey Town Council will not be financially supporting this years event.
Their application was refused.
I informed the group that the Finance & Policy Committee had made this decision and I was not part of that committee.
Funding for the event is still ongoing.
Carl F – with the proposed Festival Mug.
https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
Most Highways issues – Potholes – Grass – Weeds – Trees can be easily reported on the Cambs CC Web portal – click on the link above.
Below a map which shows the reported problems in our area, the Red baloon area those reported but not yet addressed, with a description and date of the report.
The Green baloon area those which have been completed.
(click on picture to enlarge)
Above shows the numbers in each area of the map, zoom in on the Web portal to find individual reports.
Today, as national Volunteers’ Week begins, Chief Constable Nick Dean and Police and Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston have thanked the many people who help police Cambridgeshire for no financial reward.
“We couldn’t do it without you”, is the message from both, and it coincides with the force opening recruitment for new Specials.
A Special constable is just one voluntary role in policing, alongside police support volunteers, cadet leaders and others.
Specials have all the powers of a police officer and work alongside their regular colleagues. It only requires a minimum commitment of four hours a week and is a great opportunity to give something back to your community, while receiving professional training, skills and experience that can be used in everyday life and career progression.
Over the past 12 months, Specials have racked up more than 23,000 hours on the job, launched an impressive 400 investigations and stopped 1300 vehicles.
If you, or someone you know, would like to find out more about becoming a Special, and maybe even apply, please visit our website pages.
The Household Support Fund, which I am a trusted partner of in my role as Chairman of NHW. I supported a number of residents in Whittlesey and Villages during the COVID pandemic.
I have not been contacted for sometime as there are many other organisations within Fenland supporting those who maybe need help.
I would suggest if you or anyone you know, contact the list below first, if you have any problems you are welcome to contact me.
We have created a communial herb garden at the QEII Jubilee Wood (Yarwells Hradlands) for anyone who wished to take what they ‘need’ please be respectful and only take what you need at one time, cut correctly the herbs will carry on…
(The herbs are identified).
