Tuesday evening at 7:00pm – WTC Offices on Grosvenor Road – opposite the ‘New’ Bus Stop. Side entrance – up stairs (Stair lift available)
All welcome.
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Agenda 15th March 2016
Yes the road is ‘closed’ to traffic – except a scooter decided it did not apply to them late this afternoon. There were ‘dozens’ of people walking and enjoying the spring weather.
Plenty of signage indicating the ‘road is closed’
Scooter came along the B1040 went around the barriers and carried on their merry way.
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I /we do not have a dog or cat – too much commitment for us, but when friends/vistors see a small dog house in our garden, they are somewhat confused – why – where is your dog? – Sorry we don’t have a dog – but what we do have is –
(2) Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoises..before anyone on SL© has another go at me – these were ‘rescued’ nearly 40 years ago and we have nurtured them all these years.
Yesterday we were yet again so Happy, that they had survived the very mild winter in their boxes in the garage.
One of the reasons Tortoises were stopped being imported, was that ‘people/owners’ did no research into how to look after them, 95% died. Like all animals/fish/reptiles – owners need to do some basic research.
The ‘small’ chappie/male is ‘Timmy’ he is about 60 years old and is very active from waking up after hibernation, if you know what I mean!
The ‘larger’ lady, is ‘Suntan’ she is about 80 years old, and weighs 3 times that of Timmy.
She is a grand old lady, and not that bothered in romancing him very much
There is the odd occasion…as the picture shows. She has been featured in several newspapers and locally over the years.
They are presently in our ‘utility room’ with Infra-red comfort heating, they take a week or so to get fully functional, and when the weather improves they live outside. Favourite food – Chinese leaves and Tomatoes or occasionally Strawberries + any of Connie’s plants (younger the better)
We are always so Happy Happy, to see them ‘wake up’ alive and well…..
We do still have a ‘few’ in Whittlesey with Tortoises.
The British Tortoise Society is a good organisation to carry out any research.
You can buy but they have to be captively bred and from a proper source.
Suntan & Timmy having fun!!!!!!
©KC – Two very good photos taken recently of a ‘short-eared’ owl flying and hunting across the ‘Showfields/Mortons Leam’ areas
18 of us ‘Volunteers’ turned out today, in one of our ‘favourite’ areas….Peterborough Road & Kings Delph…. there was a phenomenal amount yet again with plenty more to still collect?
‘We’ collected 28 full bags of litter/rubbish/paper/fast food containers a bicycle and a fly-tipped box which contained various paperwork, plus the box had the addressee name on it – I have no problem naming and shaming this person from Peterborough….how and why did this box get to Kings Delph Lay-by, but I understand that this may well prejudice further investigations.
The SP group have collected well over 7 Tons – yes you read correctly 7 tons of litter rubbish from this area alone over the past 9+ years.
It is never ending, this area is the most regular of all of Whittlesey the group covers.
Fred Mills (Chairman) also litter-picks the area regularly.
Yes there is still plenty there and it will not go away, it can wait until the next event, we can only ‘devote’ so much time and effort.
Whilst doing my bit along Peterborough Road, I came across a ‘fresh’ dead fox, probably only dead for a hour or two.
The next event is on Saturday 26th March, meeting at the Ramsey Road Lay-by….why not join us for a bit of fresh air and gentle exercise.
Yes SP have planted several trees in the area, besides the 10,000 daffodils.
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All photos ©KC & RG
B1040 today 11th March part damage B1040 looking North
Reports that water near the ‘Dog-in-a-Doublet is very fast flowing across the road when
these pictures were taken this morning.
Click on pictures to enlarge All photos ©KC & RG
It was only going to be…a matter of time before ‘someone’ got ……off about the closures of
the B1040 and North Bank, the issue is not about when the road is closed but educating people that although the ‘road(s)’ maybe clear … tides and water management takes place very rapidly. The road(s) can become ‘flooded within a very short time and the EA knows when to respond. The frustration comes when the road(s) are clear and there is no warnings in place – The road(s) remain closed….. NO MONEY for electronic signage???
We have asked till blue in the face…..so now there will be costs repairing/replacing the Gates/Posts etc….
Pictures coming later …..
After many many months, our Library/Hub opens (briefly see poster above), with the Roof fixed (hopefully), new ceiling, new carpet and some re-arranging.
Invited to go and see this afternoon…..
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Cycle Tour of Cambridgeshire – Cllr E Dorling gave an update on the public consultation.
72% were in favour and 28% were against the event taking place in/around Whittlesey.
The event (if it happens) will take place in 2017
Cllr R Whitwell was congratulated on all his work involved thus far. The rest of the councillors were extremely ‘Happy’ with the way the public consultation had engaged.
The actual numbers of those who voted will be available on the WTC website at some stage.
Councillor surgeries (which has been tried before), would continue for the time being, the feeling was it makes councillors accessible and transparent with the public/electorate.
Reports from Street Scene & Environmental Team @ FDC
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Picture taken this morning at around 09:28
At last night’s WTC council meeting, Mr Bernard Gray-Esson (Vice Chairman Whittlesea Street Pride). Highlighted the increase in reported Fly-Tipping within the area. He told the council that it was all well, reporting and the Street Scene/Rapid Response acting – there needs to be a more pro-active roll in catching and making an example of those responsible.
The latest being found by RB again near Lattersley Hill and Turning Tree Road
Mr Gray-Esson reported on the (2) latest events, which were well advertised, both events he said were dis-appointing in that NO members of the public attended.
The events being The Clean up at the Railway Station and Clean up for the Queen event, both being well supported by Street Pride members. As usual a ‘lot’ of rubbish and litter was removed on both events.~
Cllr Mrs Mayor reported that she was disappointed that other than herself, NO other councillor attended the Railway clean up.
She reported that there is an open meeting regarding Railway issues and a presentation will be held at Fenland Hall – Wednesday 16th March between 18:00 to 20:00
(Thanks to RB for the photos)
Tomorrow (10th) CCC are holding a planning meeting of which the proposed Kings Dyke Crossing will be debated. Cllr R Butcher attended a site meeting with CCC planning dept today (09th) ….. Whilst the group were there, (only a relatively short time) the gates closed 8 times, including 2 quite lengthy delays.
Maybe more coming tomorrow…..watch the news.
