Today I met some different Hero’s

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Today I had a chance meeting with Sir Lachlan Maclean of Duart Castle, we had a very good chat about his 800 year old
‘Clan Maclean’ and the £1 million+ so far in the restoration of Duart Castle, Sir Lachlan is the 28th Chief of the Maclean Clan, I even managed to extract his age!
I am staying with Andrew Kain, ex paratrooper of over 25 years and retired from the SAS,
Andrew has many awards for bravery, but is very humble in talking about his past life, he once rescued a young boy from a very dangerous river.
Both these men I met today have served their country and I was very proud to have spoken at length with both of them.

I was invited to stay and listen to The Isle of Mull & Iona Choir at Duart….

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Armed Forces Day – Today 29th June

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets. There are many ways for people, communities and organisations across the country to show their support and get involved, from attending an event or joining us online to throwing a party or local event.

Peterborough National Armed Forces Day 2019
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Armed Forces Day Peterborough 2019 will include a variety of performances, stalls, charities and military vehicles. There will also be a parade, Military Band, Pipe Band and Majorettes in attendance over the course of the day. This is a free family day out in the heart of Peterborough.
https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/

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Criticism – No One Accountable KD Crossing

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

I make no apology – am I the only local Councillor to keep making any noise about the Kings Dyke Crossing travesty (a term I used on many occasions in respect of the Supermarket debacle (ignominious failure; a fiasco) and the Showfields (Planning Issues).
In todays press Cambs Times® reports on at least one County Councillor Herbert to ask some questions of Mayor Palmer – who as I have quoted before has only been on the scene recently – pouring a considerable amount of Tax Payers money (I am a tax payer) on what is becoming almost a comedy of errors.
I am not one who normally likes ‘Blame Culture’ – I have witnessed and been subjected myself to allegations that have not been true, there is a difference in holding those responsible to account, whether that be Councillors of any rank, Management of the scheme, or Council officials who have ‘attempted’ to deliver.

Of course one of my favourite quotes – What Whittlesey wants – its doesn’t get. What Whittlesey doesn’t want it normally gets.

Cambs Times Click Here

 

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News From The Police & Crime Commissioner

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Lots of updates, be it support for ‘Speeding Concerns’ or Child Exploitation see below…

P&CC -Summer-Newsletter-2019

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News And Convictions Weekly Roundup 26/06/2019

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin
Please find below a round-up of last week’s convictions and news relating to Fenland. If you wish to see all news please visit the news section on our website https://www.cambs.police.uk/news-and-appeals/news-and-appeals.

Paramedic held at knifepoint
A man subjected a newly-qualified paramedic to a terrifying ordeal by taking her hostage in his caravan at knife point.

Drunk Kieran Logan, 50, called police and the ambulance service in the early hours of 16 April claiming he was dying from a heart attack.

When the lone paramedic arrived at his caravan in Oakdale Place, Wisbech, he made inappropriate comments and she activated her emergency alarm.

https://www.cambs.police.uk/news-and-appeals/Paramedic-held-at-knifepoint-19062019

Cannabis plants seized after warrants in Wisbech
Police carried out three warrants near Wisbech this morning after information provided by members of the public.

Officers from the Rural Crime Action Team (RCAT) and the Northern Community Action Team (CAT) executed three warrants at plots on Sand Bank, Wisbech St Mary. 

https://www.cambs.police.uk/news-and-appeals/cannabis-seized-warrants-wisbechstmary

Ten years for man who committed robbery three weeks after prison release
A man who committed a robbery and burglary three weeks after being released from prison has been jailed for ten years.

Craig Chilman, 35, was released from HMP Brixton on 7 December last year after serving time for burglaries.

Despite being managed by officers from the Integrated Offender Management (IOM) team, and being made to wear an electronic ‘Buddy’ tag, it took him less than a month to reoffend.

https://www.cambs.police.uk/news-and-appeals/Craig-Chilman

Pensioner sentenced for drugs offences
A pensioner claimed he didn’t realise it was illegal to own cannabis plants after he was caught with eight in the back of his van.

Officers were travelling along the A47 towards Wisbech at just before midnight on 27 June last year when they passed 78-year-old John Loveridge heading in the other direction.

https://www.cambs.police.uk/news-and-appeals/pensioner-sentenced-for-drugs-offences

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The Official Statement FDCs Leader Cllr Boden – KD Crossing

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

The more members of the public that write/e-mail Mayor James Palmer the better it will be, he will be able to gauge the level of disappointment we all have concerning the ‘Kings Dyke Crossing’ travesty.

james.palmer@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

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Press Release from FDC – Taxi Tariffs….

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

TAXITARIFF

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Station Road Closure

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Not in my ward, but important to everyone who may use this road….especially to the Industrial area of Whittlesey.
If you’re local you may know easier ways to find an alternative route..
It is a very long detour….

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NHW Week….

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Last week the neighbourhood team have been conducting joint agency engagements with Fenland District Council and Cambs NHW members.
We were at Aldi Chatteris and held an engagement at Lidl March.
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For anyone interested in joining NHW information can be found at:-
www.ourwatch.org.uk

To report a crime online visit :-  http://www.cambs.police.uk/report.

To view Whittlesey NHW Website visit :- https://www.whittleseynhw.org.uk/

Survey Community Safety in Fenland – Whittlesey & surrounding areas April – June 2019

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Whit042019

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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Another one of my community engagement roles (for several years) – Keeps me informed on what is happening with the ‘people and management’ who are in control of our health services and accountable for spending well over £1.2 Billion a year in our area (Increased by over £300 Million last year)… Read more…

Please find the link below to our brand new edition of The Pulse Magazine.  Our Summer issue is full of interesting events and articles including our cover friend, Zorro the Pets as Therapy dog, The Duke of Kent’s visit to the Macmillan Woodlands Centre and Sue Brook’s retirement from Stamford Hospital.
We hope you enjoy the magazine!

http://octagon.org.uk/ebooks/nwa/pulse/summer/2019 

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Whittlesey Business Forum Meeting Wednesday 26th June

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Want to network with local businesses….

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NQS Patients Participation Group Meeting – Monday 23rd June

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Interested in The New Queens Street Surgery – Meet with Patients Participation Group.

PPG Agenda 240619

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