Old TSB Building – to become – Granite Transformations

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Sorry about the quality of pictures, it was a rush job.!!!

The old TSB Building on Queens Street has signage in the window/door stating it is planning to open at the end of September, the company is known as ‘Granite Transformations’ and do kitchens and other home improvements, they were as far as I am aware, based in Peterborough.
The signage is not very professional and a bit Spartan on information.
There is at this time no change of use in planning for this building, not sure if it is actually required.

https://www.granitetransformations.co.uk/

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Utmost Vigilance is Needed – NOW

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Roy Gerstner Admin

This week (2) more distraction burglaries have taken place  and this afternoon on/off Station Road Whittlesey…

I’ve just had a strange man enter my house. He came through the side gate and let himself in through the back door. making the excuse of Asking if I wanted my drive tarmacing. Luckily I was sat in the living room and told him to get out. I called the police and they came out straight away so he must be known to them. He is a white British male in his late 40s with grey hair. At the time he had a red adidas t -shirt, grey tracksuit bottoms and a black satchel. I just cant believe the damn right nerve of some people. It scared the crap out of me! Be vigilant people!

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Whittlesey Festival Is Coming

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Well advertised here locally – The now 11th Whittlesey Festival 2018 is happening on
Sunday 09th September 2018 between 10:00am – 4:00pm
The Booklet with event running orders are widely available through the town…

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hickory Dickory Dock -The Church Clock Stopped

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Several weeks have gone by – Whats happening Reverend Nigel !!!!
The Church Clock (St Mary’s)

Stopped ~ 11:20

I see there is work going on around the other side….maybe it is a H&S issue..

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Neighbourhood Watch Meeting Date – Changed

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Roy Gerstner Admin

The next meeting including The AGM of Whittlesey Neighbourhood Watch will now be held at the Council Offices on Grosvenor Road – opposite the Bus Stop (White Building-Side Door) – Now on
Wednesday 12th September 2018 @ 7:00pm

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Whittlesey Town Council Meeting – Date Changed…..

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Roy Gerstner Admin

The next meeting after the summer break will now be held at the Council Offices on Grosvenor Road – opposite the Bus Stop (White Building-Side Door) :-
Now on Tuesday 11th September 2018 @ 7:30pm

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Good News – Whittlesey Railway Station

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Some small but significant news re – Upgrades to Whittlesey Railway Station, consultations over and some £360,000 on a 2 year study, we now hear that, Whittlesey Railway Station will get an extended platform and better car parking.
The next public meeting – Hereward Community Rail Partnership to be held at Fenland Hall on 19th September – I hope to attend.

No mention of a better rail service with more trains stopping at Whittlesey – but lets wait and see if there is any update at the meeting.

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Who Do You/I Believe – Kings Dyke Crossing

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Here we go yet again (Not weekly but daily and hourly) – The story in The Peterborough Telegraph™ on Monday 27th August 2018 containing much subjective information and inaccuracies given out by I presume County Council Officials themselves…..
Having read the article it makes me wonder – The ‘mess’ they appear to be getting into.

1/ The Headline – ‘Long-awaited King’s Dyke rail crossing in Whittlesey will be completed on time despite rising costs’
Since when does anyone know when the Crossing will be completed (1972/1982/2016/2017/2018/2020) since no detailed plan has yet been completed, and no final ‘Cost – estimate has been obtained.

2/ Sarah Heywood (Strategic finance manager) told the authority’s Economic & Environmental Committee the estimated completion costs are expected to significantly exceed £16:9m –
Fails to say where the enormous shortfall may come from.. The for-ever bottomless pile of money Cllr James Palmer (Mayor combined authority) may contribute – and no word from Cllr Palmer – maybe he is best holding back until a more ‘accurate’ figure is given.

3/ Construction by Kier will commence as soon as the design phase has been approved, with the road likely to open in Spring 2020
It is my understanding having spoken with both Whittlesey County Councillors, Cllr Boden and Cllr Connor recently that the award the contract to actually build the Bridge/Road has NOT been awarded to anyone yet let alone Kier.

4/ The article states the Land purchase in place.
That maybe correct – but as of yesterday NO contracts had been signed.

It is their understanding that the contract is in (2) phases.
(a) Design and Costing.
(b) Building of the project.
Kier is carrying out the first phase, and once this goes to Cambs CC and to committee, it will decided then whether to let Kier carry on or to put out to tender for others to bid.

Having read this poorly put out press release only confuses the general public even more, add on some social media wind up and what do we end with…..FAKE NEWS.

NO FAKE News Here…..

I may well attend the next committee meeting in Cambridge on 13th September….

You can read the article in The Peterborough Telegraph™ by

Click on this Link

There is also a comment from Ms Jan Leach

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Sad News – Passing Away of Martin Baldrey

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Roy Gerstner Admin

It is quite a shock when having spoken with Martin only a couple of weeks ago, and he looking well and not complaining of anything.
Both he and Jacque have been involved in many community projects over many years, supporting many charities and raising funds for many groups here in Whittlesey.

Originally printed on August 24, 2018 in the Cambs Times.                       

BALDREY Graham Martin (Martin). Passed away unexpectedly on Monday 20th August 2018, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Jacque, loving Dad, Grandad and Brother, also a dear friend to many. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at Peterborough Crematorium on Wednesday 5th September 2018 at 12 noon followed by a celebration of life at St Mary’s Church, Whittlesey. Family flowers only.
Donations in memory of Martin for Cats Protection. Please wear bright colours.
All enquiries to H. E. Bull and Son Funeral Directors, 61 Inhams Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1TT. Tel 01733 203573

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jacque (The Duck) with Martin having fun at The Mayors fundraising Duck Race

©Pictures Wisbech Standard

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Pity – Not many attending St Andrews Fete

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Opened and attended by the Mayor of Whittlesey, the public were thin on the ground – The Fete in aid of St Andrews Church was this year not as well attended as previously.
No Bar and No Music – but those who did attend enjoyed the event.

 

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Work to start on Ramsey Road – Tomorrow – Tuesday

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Work begins tomorrow – Tuesday for 3 weeks (hopefully) – the work is to be done in two phases, as access is required by businesses –

All plans/diagrams and project work can be viewed on Cambs CC website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/transport-projects/drought-damaged-road-repair-scheme/

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More Crime & Issues – Last Week

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Roy Gerstner Admin

In the last week, there have been a further (2) distraction burglaries – same modus –
Knocking on doors, selling their labour to cut trees down or do gardening work.
On occasions they will dislodge a tile on a bungalow and then tell the elderly resident that major work is required.
Again can I ask, if you have elderly neighbours that they are made aware of this scam going around the area.

I have been alerted by a Cambs NHW Coordinator about an unpleasant and threatening phone call she received this morning which caused her considerable concern.   The hoax caller was a woman, well-spoken using clear native English and the call logged as tel no. 02032 398292.   This tel number is listed on-line amongst many others as a “HMRC malicious hoax no”.
To view go to https://www.phonecall-info.co.uk/number/02032398292 .

The call our NHW Coordinator received was similar to the typically reported calls listed there e.g. ” I received this call telling me that it was from the H.M.R.C. and that an injunction had been taken out against me and that I had to call this number and that this was my final chance.   Failure to do this could result in a prison sentence”

I’m pleased to say that our NHW Coordinator took the right action by not responding and promptly cancelled the call. I have advised our Coordinator to report the details to Action Fraud by using the shortcut link listed at the bottom of each page on our Cambs NHW Web-Site www.cambsnhw.org.uk .

Please alert your NHW Scheme Members as appropriate.   You will never receive a genuine telephone call of this nature from HMRC.
Best Wishes Vic Nickson
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