Mr. Boardman has another attempt in informing the Council of proposals to the Haulage Yard on Eastrea Road – I understand that this is to do with more ‘Trailer Parking’ on the site.
We’re supporting a new national campaign which aims to educate young people about how to stay safe in a terrorist attack. TV star Bear Grylls and England footballer Jamie Vardy are among the stars supporting the first phase of an initiative designed to teach 11 to 16 year olds how to react in the unlikely event they are caught in a gun or knife terror attack – including advice not to wait around taking pictures on their phones. With the UK terror threat level at SEVERE, children will be taught to RUN if they are able to, HIDE if they are not, and TELL police of the threat only when it is safe to do so. They will also be advised to warn others about an on-going threat, and crucially told NOT to stop and use their phones until they are safely away from danger.
The campaign’s launch video is here https://youtu.be/s3y51Vd4kJ4
Thanks for reading, Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Ostler final week – Thanks for the very good service we have received over many years.
Just 4 of us went along to Eastrea Village Centre yesterday for an engagement with Cambs Library Services to hear and talk about the future of Library Services within Cambs.
Besides myself and Isabella Boon representing Friends of Whittlesey Library, there was Parson Drove Parish Councillor – John Hunt and one Eastrea resident Sue Ross.
No Whittlesey or Coates/Village Councillors in attendance.
Head of Services Sue Wills gave us a brief on what is happening at present and wanted Public input as too how Libraries could develop in the future.
I had many questions in respect of the previous consultation which cut hours from our own Library (Yesterday was not a consultation just a workshop) – Another question was Does Whittlesey Library need to stay open longer – ie outside of core hours – so that members of the public who work days 9-5 say would have better access to the Library.
I suggested several ways of possibly funding an out of hours service – but first we need to find out if there is a need for such a service.
Our meeting lasted an hour and a half and we had plenty of input and suggestions
Just a pity that only 3 local people bothered o turn up for a meeting.
It was well advertised on this website, social media and at the library itself – I appreciate some people are at work during the day….
The funeral/cremation of Kevin Bassam will take place on Monday 09th October 2017
At 11:00am – at Peterborough Crematorium – No flowers requested. Donations may be made to:
Whittlesey charity No Gain No Pain UK –
“The NHS uses a particular type of syringe driver, manufactured by just one provider, which costs £1,100 and must be stored in a £90 lock box to protect it and prevent it being tampered with.”
My friend Kevin Bassam sadly passed away on Friday 22nd September, Kevin & I went to SHS school together in the 1960’s and hung out on our Motorbikes from 1967 for a few years. Always pleased to see me and help in any way he could, he had suffered with various health problems over many years.
Kevin trained as a motor mechanic at Mercedes Benz and then joined with running a business with his father. Trading from Peterborough Road – KB Motors have been established for over 25 years – with his son – Paul.
Connie and I send our sincere condolences to Janet and the family – the funeral arrangements will come later.
(l-r) Frank, Kevin B, & Paul B.
School friend, Boy Cubs, Scouts, Eastrea Paperboys and Nautical Salt – with a wonderful wife – Andrew and Sue Overton celebrated their ‘Ruby’ wedding anniversary yesterday.
A very nice get together with friends and family including Dad – Bert at 92 years young.
Here on the left is : (l-r)
Andrew O, Stuart R, Paul M,
Lorna G and RG about 1967
Firstly congratulations to Natasha at ‘The Fens Magazine’ who won 2 awards at this weeks
FENLAND ENTERPRISE BUSINESS AWARDS 2017 – one for the magazine itself and one for her personally. Local business ‘Kellysion’ – who won Retailer of the year.
This should make ‘Whittlesey’ proud, that these two businesses have achieved this fantastic accolade.
Another excellent event at NQS -Flu-Clinic by the Patients Participation Group (PPG)
I managed to sign up 18 new interested patients in joining the group. Our ladies had a fantastic cake stall – which sold out.
The Neighbourhood Watch Meeting last night went well, and we covered many of the current on- going issues, I informed the group that there has been some small success, in the respect of the ‘Youth(s)’ who carried out 14 acts of vandalism in/around Feldale & Victory Avenue some weeks ago, has admitted to the magistrates his offences and is awaiting sentencing later this month. This latest incident has caused residents a great concern and the Police are aware of this.
This is an actual picture of one of the vehicles ‘attacked’ by ‘AB’
Our crime statistics unfortunately are a bit skewed as 80% of our reported crime was carried out by just 3 individuals – all of whom have now been charged.
Yesterday also saw certificates and presentations at The Library for the Reading competition. MP Steven Barclays was in attendance and Deputy Mayor Cllr Mrs Windle.
CCTV – fixed well maybe, some considerable time in ‘fault-finding an issue with the CCTV – maybe they should have asked me! – anyway hopefully the job is done and the camera now works – we pay enough for it through our rates!.
Every year when FDC ask for ‘its’ contribution towards the CCTV – ends in a somewhat serious debate (as it should) about value for rate-payers monies.
I hope that come next year that serious debate is given to this.
Finally for this week-end update – The Hero of Aliwal on-going renovations are progressing – slowly – I see that ‘glass’ has now arrived and local plasters have arrived –
The New Vets building is taking shape and it is all looking good.
Another local business investing in our local town – thank you.
Yet another busy – very exciting week – with lots happening – I am taking a rest for a while – See you soon…..
Ticket sales for The Friends of Whittlesey Library – next event – are going a tad slow….
Another fantastic event I am sure – an evening of ‘Folk’ music – from ‘Pennyless – Tickets only £6:00
7th October – Door open 7pm for Music to start 7:30
Tickets available from the library….
Click on picture to enlarge.
Quarterly Neighbourhood Watch Meeting
(No connection with WTC’s Neighbourhood Plan)
Friday 22nd September at 7pm – WTC Offices, @ Grosvenor House (On the road to the Co-Op), side entrance and up the stairs.
There will be an update from Chairman Roy Gerstner
Re crime statistics and a good result in respect of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage carried out by a local youth.
Updates about our own NHW Website full of lots of info.
Updates from Co-ordinators.
Click Here Whittlesey NHW
This is an open meeting and the public are invited to attend – Why not be a part of the ‘Largest Voluntary Organisation’ in the UK – Not only be a Good Neighbour – be a Better Neighbour – Help make our community feel safer.
Below is a link to the latest newsletter from Police and Crime Commissioner, Jason Ablewhite.
In this edition, you can find out about what the Commissioner is doing to support people from re-offending and what the Independent Custody Visitor scheme does.
PCCs Updates
At last nights Whittlesey Business Forum Meeting – 2 charity cheques were presented to the groups nominated, ‘Defibrillators for All’ and ‘YPCS’, two local groups carrying out good work in and around our town and villages.
The charity walk which took place on the 09th July, was enjoyed by many that took part.
At many meetings including last weeks WTC meeting the very emotive subject of ‘never’ or hardly ‘ever’ seeing the Police Camera Van in/around Whittlesey – of course ‘if’ you don’t speed then there is nothing to be concerned about – so as luck would have it – as we were on our way out today – who is spotted – none other than said Camera Van.
They normally only stay in one location for around 20/30 minutes and then move on.
Here is the proof for todays event…..
The ‘laser’ cameras that are used have a considerable range anything up to 500 metres…
