This year marks the 40th anniversary of our own museum. 01st of May 1966 was the opening day.
Mainly (again) run by a dedicated group of volunteers, who give their time freely.
Logo © Museum
Not sure as yet if the group have anything ‘special’ going on to celebrate this occasion.
See here a brief introduction as in a booklet published by the Whittlesey of Chamber and Commerce 1984
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See the museums own website by clicking on link below.
Yesterday checking the ‘Majestic’ in Kuala Lumpur with Connie and her Sisters, complete with ‘men’ in Plus 4’s and ‘Pith Helmets’, we had a very relaxing afternoon. Booked 10 days for later in the year (40th Wedding Anniversary) – 5* ambiance – why not.
The ‘sun’ is really strong and another one of my favourite swimming pools – All by myself for most of the day.
Opening up with full facilities is planned for Friday March 11th. The leaking roof, could be seen as a blessing, as Cambs CC had little choice but to spend a vast amount on repairs, then of course there was a leak and the ceiling and other bits needed to be done.
So after a long long while, we will finally and hopefully have a facility fit for purpose and up-to-date….see you there?
On several occasions along Benwick Road Whittlesey and Whype Road Eastrea, someone is making regular deposits of old plaster and building materials.
Thanks to RB who reports it every time to FDC’s Rapid Response Team and the Street Scene Officer Sally Mitchell. It is always cleared away fairly quickly, but we ask if you are along these roads to keep an ‘eye’ open for this culprit.
Lets see if we can identify this misfit.
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Our thanks to Ken Creed who attended a meeting yesterday of all the Fenland Groups at March Police Station. Inspector Will Davies giving updates on the Service agreements.
Ken informs me, that the Whittlesey NHW Group is one of the best in Fenland.
The group is well supported and organised.
I stress we are NOT Crime Free, but when looking at statistics and feedback from other areas….we are certainly better off than our neighbouring towns.
The next Neighbourhood Watch meeting will be on Tuesday 15th March at 7pm
At Grosvenor House (Side entrance) Whittlesey Town Council Offices.
Please come along, don’t just be a good neighbour be a better neighbour.
Being a member is FREE, just a little bit of time now and then….
Lots more information on our dedicated website (Best NHW in Cambridgeshire).
http://www.whittleseynhw.org.uk/
Room with a view… on the 18th floor of my nieces condo/apartment, looking from Puchong into Kuala Lumpur.
A 50 metre swimming pool – all to myself during the daytime – bliss and stress free!
Todays temperature is +34c
Looking from the building is a typical ‘urban’ Kampung’ (Malay village)
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This picture tells the issue…..November 2012 the car in the centre was stranded and the occupants required ‘rescuing’, there were also a couple of other incidents.
This can put our Police, Ambulance and Fire Services under strain, where they may be needed elsewhere.
(Picture Ken Creed – click to enlarge)
There are so many ‘expert drivers’ in Whittlesey, I wonder have they all passed their Advanced Motorist Test (IAM) and if they have they certainly have NOT learned how to take risks unnecessarily, and never mine what it costs.
Irrespective of the ‘Very Poor’ information/signage along the B1040 (See previous posts),
the barriers have been put there for a reason – safety of lives…..
Information from the EA is much better and more accessible than in the past.
We now have a rejuvenated ‘Whittlesey Business Forum, but the town had a much larger ‘Chamber of Trade & Commerce’ in 1984 (Click on pictures to enlarge)
Thanks to the Whittlesey Society ‘A Guide and Directory to Whittlesey 1984-85.
Surprising – there are ‘still’ a number of these businesses in our town.
PreHistoric Society Article 2009 Must Farm
This article from 2009 seems pretty up-to-date…..excellent reading.
Many thanks to Cllr Dee Laws, who gave a brief explanation as too how the ‘Flood Signage’ works. It is a complex and complicated arrangement.
Still many of us have been asking for ‘YEARS’ – for electronic signage, alas the usual answer has been NO MONEY.
I am just a frustrated as many not knowing whether or not the North Bank is open or closed at times.
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See above from 1984 © Whittlesey Society a brief history of our area.
The Whittlesey Society still has regular meetings.
This ‘scam is nothing to do with ‘Whittlesey Town Council’ –
Citizen of the Year Award.
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If you, or anyone you know, have been affected by this fraud or any other scam, report it to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk.
Many thanks to ‘Les’
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