Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Today Myself and Cllr Eamonn Dorling attended The Peterborough Parish Conference, hosted by Peterborough City Council for the 40 Parishes around Peterborough and we were invited to join in.
The theme was ‘Planning for the Future’
I arrived nice and early, despite taking me 10 minutes to get out of Ramsey Road/Church Street – I managed to meet Leader of PCC Cllr John Hodich who let me ‘bend his ear’ on the state we are living with on the A605 at present and of course The Kings Dyke Crossing, although very sympathetic – Peterborough has enough of it’s own issues & problems….

Fantastic venue at The Future Business Centre – |London Road | Posh Ground |

On Saturday evening Connie and I were privileged to be part of a fantastic organised fund raising event in memory of Hannah Overton, who passed away last December. Nearly 400 attended the ‘Black Tie’ Opal Charity Ball held at Springfields Conference Centre Spalding. The event was organised by her close friend Sarah Leuty and husband Calvin.

Whittlesey Lion’s – sponsored 4 tables.

It is hoped this event will raise in the region of £10,000 in support of: – Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, Bloodwise & Leicester Hospitals Charities Haematology Ward.

Dinner, Silent Auction, Live Auction and Music were very much enjoyed by all.

Hannah was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in July of 2018. She lost the brave battle aged just 28. She was a prolific ‘Bowler’ and had been interim assistant head teacher at St Botoloph’s Church of England Primary School. Hannah was born and schooled in Whittlesey and attended Lincoln University.

Other fundraising by friends, colleagues and fellow bowlers for these 3 charities and also Cancer Research in memory of Hannah has already exceeded £20,000.

This mornings bitterly cold wind saw around 100 members of the public attend the service at Whittlesey War Memorial. As yesterday I did attend.

Flooding is expected – immediate action required

Heavy rain last week has caused river levels to rise on the River Nene. During periods of high tide the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding at North Bank Road.

It is expected that this Flood Warning will remain in force for at least the next 48 hours and this message will be updated on Tuesday 12th November.

Whilst the Flood Warning is in force, the Local Authority will close North Bank Road. Diversionary routes will be put in place and further updates will be available through local media.

This information was last updated at 6:42am Monday 11 November 2019

As per my previous post…. I did take along our 97 year neighbour ‘John B’ who was born, schooled and worked in Ramsey, received his call up papers late in 1942 – After inital ‘Square Bashing’ he was assigned to the ‘Lincolnshire Regiment’ and was sent to North Africa/Tunis.
Some 18 months later whilst at the Battle of Anzio, he was hit by shrapnel and lost over half of his right arm.
John was discharged and found work in Peterborough…..where he worked until he was 65.

Flooding is expected – immediate action required
This information was last updated at 9:39am Sunday 10 November 2019

The heavy and persistent rainfall that fell throughout Thursday and into Friday morning in the River Nene catchment has caused river levels to rise. During periods of high tide the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding at North Bank Road. It is expected that this Flood Warning will remain in force for at least the next 24 hours. Whilst the Flood Warning is in force, the Local Authority will close North Bank Road. Diversionary routes will be put in place and further updates will be available through local media.

My tribute is to ALL who gave sacrifice during not only two world wars, but all the conflicts still happening around the world today.

I am hoping to take my 97 year old neighbour ‘John B’ to the remembrance service today at The Whittlesey War Memorial. John ‘lost’ his arm in 1944 at The Battle of Anzio.
After his recovery he worked full time until he retired at 65.

I served and sailed mainly in The British Merchant Navy for over 25 years.
I am proud to have supported our armed services both UK, American and NATO on several occasions.