What a good idea Gilly B has on StreetLife© A Beacon for Whittlesey, as far as I am aware and please correct me if I am wrong, Whittlesey does not have one.
Some community spirited person could start a campaign off – put me in for a generous donation to get it started.
Friday I was supposed to be promoting and volunteering to sell ‘Tickets’ for the Mayors Charity Duck Race, which has been held for a number of years, normally around Easter.
It was postponed until the May Bank Holiday. Unfortunately, due to circumstances that I am unaware – It has been cancelled altogether.
What a pity, as this event raised somewhere in the region of £1,000:00 and this always went to one or two ‘Local Charities.
Lets hope it returns next year.
By the way, tickets which I sold, won on (2) occasions – and No it wasn’t rigged.
©RG
Update to this article:
The reasons being given for holding the Planning meeting in Chatteris are that all space at Fenland Hall is required for the ‘Count’ of the forthcoming elections (PCC).
I dare say Leaders would say they are trying to keep ‘members’ mileage allowance to a minimum, coming to Whittlesey might cost £20:00 more for the whole committee to attend!!!!
Bricklayers Arms Planning Application – F/YR15/0716/F
Are ‘We’ yet again going to get another ‘BAD’ planning decision.
The application is to be heard at FDC Planning meeting of the 27th April
(I am unable to attend) – At the Chatteris Business Centre – 1pm
The application details can be found on FDC’s website:
Link to Planning Meeting 27th April 2016
It is recommended by ‘Officers’ of the council, in this case the conservation officer,
that the application be refused, giving the reasoning why.
I am not going to copy over the information as there maybe copyright issues.
Considering that Whittlesey Town Council recommended support of the application, the ‘Bulk’ of public opinion is in favour of it happening (some negatives have made views known).
This is a derelict site and to read such ‘Ballony’ (and stating the planning reasons) is beyond my comprehension.
I am aware that some Whittlesey Councillors are lobbying the Planning Committee.
We have had the TescoGate Saga, SainsburyGate Saga, Showfields Saga, Snowly Park Saga and now potentially could have the ‘Brickies Saga’
I sincerely hope that the Planning Committee find ‘sense’ in approving this application with if necessary conditions.
If you feel strongly enough about getting this site cleaned, cleared and fit for purpose, then
please write to FDC stating the planning application number.
First. the Whittlesey Business Forum, which was the best attendance I have witnessed 25 people attended. A very good exchange of information and the group is moving forward with trying to promote many aspects of what Whittlesey and surrounding areas have to offer.
Click Here to WBF Website
Second meeting I no information to publish
Whilst I was a councillor, Cambs County Council came to several meetings in regards to ALL of Cambridgeshire having their Street Lighting replaced by ‘New’ more energy efficient Street Lights. ‘We’ in Whittlesey were told that ‘we’ had to ‘loose’ 10% of Street Lights, one reason being that the ‘New’ lights were better and more energy efficient.
Where I live we ‘lost’ 2 lights, all Town Councillors did a street check of their own wards.
Some lights were identified as safety issues and arguments ensured to keep them.
The ‘New’ lights were to be ‘dimmed’ at 2am.
After the installation there were some issues, regarding signs etc.
Now we have reached April 2016 – Lights now switched off at 2am to save money.
When I went to a meeting last year the notice of Street Lights being switched off was brought up – I/we were told’
That Cambs CC had spoken to neighbouring Councils in respect of ‘Crime’ increasing due to the Street Lights being turned off. Cambs CC told us that there investigations said that there had been NO increase in crime from the neighbouring Counties who had already carried out the exercise? Therefor this was not seen as an argument.
So in a nutshell there you have it….we wait and see, I am as sceptical as the next person.
I ‘hope’ that Crime does not increase. We have to wait for statistical information as to where (On or Off) time of day and type of crime etc.
Never fear I will be keeping a close watch on this – as it effects us all.
I hope my fears are proven wrong.
If you ‘Google’© Cambridgeshire CC Street Lights you will get a lot of different articles.
If you have concerns or issues please contact your own ward councillor – details can be found on the Whittlesey Town Council Website.
Disclaimer: I am no longer a councillor.
| Message sent by |
| Julie Bailey (Police, Community Safety Officer, Fenland) |
Crime prevention and awareness message. Cambridgeshire constabulary has unfortunately seen a significant increase in vehicle crime within Whittlesey, Eastrea and Coates. These incidents have occurred over night 15-16th April and have continued over the preceding nights it appears that these incidents are occurring in the early hours . Unfortunately most of the vehicles targeted have not been secured. Please could I remind you to ensure that your vehicles are left locked and secure and that there are no valuables left on display. If you have sat nav systems stuck on your windscreen that they are removed and all signs of suction pads and leads are locked out of sight, no change left in central console. And where possible valuable portable items e.g laptops are removed from within the vehicle. Works vehicles with tools please remove of ensure the vehicle is locked securely and where possible access to the tools is blocked by a garage or another vehicle. Please could we ask that if you see or hear anything that you believe to be suspicious and out of normal activity you contact us on 999 (Happening now), 101 (information to report not emergency) or you can call crime stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Thank you for your help and support.
Julie Bailey Crime Reduction and Community Safety Officer Fenland.
1/ 10 people including myself & Connie attended the Cambs & P’boro Foundation Trust consultation meeting at the Gloucester Centre. As par for the usual, we were the only people interested enough from Whittlesey!!!.
It was not about funding but how best the Trust can engage with their customers and partners – we had a 1 hour ‘Brain Storming Session’
Only (1) Councillor who was from Wisbech. See previous post to see dates/venues of other meetings.
2/ Links to more information regarding the Police & Crime Commissioners Election.
The Commissioner’s website http://www.cambridgeshire-pcc.gov.uk/new-commissioner-elections/ carries a lot of information about the role and process involved. For more detailed information about the candidates please see below.
In Cambridgeshire there are four candidates:
| Jason Ablewhite | Conservative Party |
| Dave Baigent | Labour Party |
| Nick Clarke | UK Independence Party (UKIP) |
| Rupert Moss-Eccardt | Liberal Democrats |
You can see what each of the four candidates have to say at:
https://www.choosemypcc.org.uk/
1/ Correcting social media, – There was an attempted break-in of a vehicle on Thornham Way Eastrea. This type of crime has been very active in the past week.
Lock It. Leave nothing on display which may temp someone.
2/ Received Postal Vote Forms for Police & Crime Commissioner elections.
Nothing received from any candidate other than what we can find on the web.
Yes I know it’s all there – Maybe one of the Candidates will come to Whittlesey!!!!
3/ Whittlesey Business Forum meeting tomorrow 6pm at Grosvenor House.
I am planning to attend the meeting tomorrow (19th) at the Gloucester Centre. Anyone can go along…..Must book your place first
See at end of article.
Re: Improving how we involve people using our services
We are working on a project to improve how we hear feedback and involve people in shaping CPFT services. We would be most grateful if you could to pass this message to your Patients and in particular, your Patient Participation Groups.
People who use our services are the experts in terms of what works well and what doesn’t, therefore it’s important that we involve them in helping to improve what we do.
Over the next two months we are running sessions, co-facilitated with people who use our services, to better understand how we can improve our involvement. We are keen to hear from service users, patients, carers and professionals about how best we can do this.
The sessions are:
– 19 April, 2pm-3pm or 5pm-6pm: Recovery College, Silver Birch, Gloucester Centre, Peterborough, PE2 7JU
– 20 April, 2pm-3pm or 5pm-6pm: Rehab and falls gym, Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely, CB6 1DN
– 21 April, 2:30pm–3:30pm or 5pm-6pm: Hunts Forum, Maple Centre, 6 Oak Drive, Huntingdon, PE29 7HN
– 26 April, 2pm-3pm or 5pm-6pm: Cambridge Recovery College, Block 24, Ida Darwin, Fulbourn, CB21 5EE
– 27 April, 2pm-3pm or 5pm-6pm: Iceni Room, Doddington Hospital, Benwick Road, Doddington, March, PE15 0UG
– 28 April, 2pm-3pm: Rosmini Centre, 69 Queens Road, Wisbech, PE13 2PH.
There is free parking available at all of our venues and refreshments will be provided. We will also offer to reimburse people’s travel expenses in line with Trust policy.
The link to the events can also be found here: http://www.cpft.nhs.uk/Latest-news/improving-involvement.htm
To book your place please email chris.hampson@cpft.nhs.uk or call 01480 398 542.
To be in with a chance to win a £20 voucher we are also running a short survey to capture people’s views. You can complete the survey by clicking here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WF9MSPB
An interesting letter from Cambs CC
confirming the ‘challenges’ and criteria
required to get a ‘Bypass’
The traffic stats are proof of the amount of traffic In/Out of Whittlesey.
The stats can probably only go one way – upwards.
©Cambs County Council
©Cambs County Council
Article from? – sorry don’t know.
Christmas Panto @ SHS 1965 I think.
A full house, and a very nervous Roy Gerstner playing
Piano Accordion as a ‘warm up’ to the main event.
Names mentioned, Keith Bielawski is still living in Whittlesey. He has reinvented a trio and sings quite a few venues locally. Speaking with him a few weeks ago, he has a CD out and is hoping to perform on a cruise in the near future.
Peter Savic, lives away from Whittlesey and was involved in Scientific work.
I played the Piano Accordion from the age of 7 through to about 21. I attained a Higher Diploma in Music and played in many competitions around the country – I did not win any?
During my last year at SHS, besides having a morning, evening and Sunday Paper-rounds, Working 2 – 9 pm at Morleys Petrol Station, I managed to play my Accordion at various venues around Whittlesey on Saturday nights.
A couple of Saturdays in each. I remember, The Boat, Letter B, The Angel, Nags Head in Eastrea and The Vine in Coates.
I was earning twice as much as my School Mates who were in work.
Alas I still have the trusted Accordion, and for years keep threatening to start playing again, however it takes years of practice to become a good musician of any instrument.
One Day maybe….
I spent the money I had saved for my first Motorbike – a 1961 Royal Enfield Crusader Sports (250cc). On the road on my 16th Birthday….
Leaving School, all had to be given up – I went of to Tech College in North Wales and then onto Liverpool – swinging 60’s – During one of my Summer breaks I worked in a Pontins Holiday Camp in Camber Sands – Sussex. I was ‘The Cocktail Barman’ – where pubs and bars closed at 10:30 – Holiday Camp bars stayed open until 2 to 3 in the morning.
Happy Days….No Stress….
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