Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

I was the only member of the New Queen Street Surgery Patients Participation Group to attend. An interesting talk covering Principles and Values of the NHS at a local level.
One fact Dave stated was the disparity age difference of life expectancy between those living in central Peterborough being 10 years less than someone living in Northborough.
There was 13 people in attendance of which 4 belonged to the Health Centre.

As in the norm, FDC planning committee members are bussed to visit certain applications to physically look over the potential development.

Today on their ‘tour’ they will be visiting the ‘Old Morleys’ Site – which has been an eyesore for many years as an entrance into our town.
There are objections to this proposed development – which again were covered in my previous article.

The Jenner PPG has invited anyone that would like to attend to a meeting at their surgery on Wednesday 21st March at 7 pm when a talk is being given by David Parkes of the Greater Peterborough Patient Forum.

Some would have noticed – lots of workmen in yellow reflectives – These contractors have been making good the ‘iron works’ in Ramsey Road & Church Street.
Preparation for White & Yellow Lining of the roads.
I am informed that resurfacing of parts of Ramsey Road, has been delayed (again) due to the weather.

Money raised at our events – Quiz Night, Coffee Mornings … Go towards enhancing our Community Library… the latest being suitable chairs and tables for our young children.

Tonights walk has been cancelled due to the poor weather conditions and the Amphibians won’t be very
active.

The walk planned on the 27th is at this time still going ahead.

More info on the groups website:
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Sunshine Café™ not very happy – I would imagine a different customer base using the Sunshine Café™ to those wanting a Subway™…

The Bus shelter disappeared and now only fresh earth remains of where it stood. The sign for the Bus Stop remains, no shelter what-so-ever.
I have heard that Cllr David Connor is on the case.
Next Turves (The Three Horseshoes) is also loosing the Post Box – the reason being it is not used enough and therefore no cost effective.

Turves lost the Shop, Blacksmiths and School many years ago.

Good job the Pub survives (just) & building in the area is quiet popular.

Archaeological discoveries at Must Farm Bronze Age settlement

Michael Bamforth | Thursday 22 March, 7.30pm

Field archaeologist and ancient wood specialist Michael Bamforth reveals how excavations of the miraculously preserved Must Farm settlement provide a glimpse into everyday life 3,000 years ago.

Yes I am going….
To book https://vivacity.org/heritage-booking/

This should read ‘reported’ burglaries at a 5 year low which is good news..

For a lot more information and help about crime in our area visit Whittlesey Neighbourhood Watch Website.

Whittlesey NHW Website

Burglaries are still happening, albeit at a relatively low number.. If you are a victim of burglary then it really doesn’t matter how many other burglaries there were for you it is 100%. There are some steps you can take to make your home safer.
Visit the Secured by Design web pages for more information or take a look at our home security pages..

Mr Alder the owner of the land where the equestrian centre is located, has agreed with Cambs CC terms to sell the land.
The exchange of contracts has not yet taken place, but 3 other parties with land interests have also agreed terms – it is hoped that all contracts will be signed on or around the same time.

Mr Alder has allowed ground surveys to be carried out along with topographical surveys.
Hanson, still own some land and adjoining land along with current Brickwork owners Forterra

At last weeks Town Council meeting Chairman Cllr Ralph Butcher corrected himself by stating he thought the project would be completed by 2020