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SAFE LOCAL TRADES

BE ARMED AGAINST THE SCAMMERS

A New Year and new warning about self-assessment scams

by Eileen Le Voi

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With the New Year comes a clean slate, business goals, resolutions and of course – filling in those self-assessment forms.

The January 31 deadline is approaching fast, and in the run up, HM Revenue and Customs is warning millions of selfassessment customers to be aware of fraudsters.

Worryingly, over the last year, HMRC received nearly 900,000 reports from the public about suspicious HMRC contact either through phone calls, texts or emails.

More than 100,000 of these were phone scams, while over 620,000 reports from the public were about bogus tax rebates.

Fraudsters use a range of techniques to scam cash from hard working individuals, with some of the most common including phoning taxpayers offering a fake tax refund, or pretending to be HMRC by texting or emailing a link which will take customers to a false page, where their bank details and money will be stolen.

Fraudsters are also known to threaten victims with arrest or imprisonment if a bogus tax bill is not paid immediately.

However, help is at hand.

HMRC operates a dedicated Customer Protection team to identify and close down scams

but is advising customers to recognise the signs to avoid becoming victims themselves.

It is worth remembering that genuine organisations like HMRC and banks will never contact customers asking for their PIN, password or bank details.

Customers should NEVER give out private information, reply to text messages, download attachments or click on links in texts or emails which they are not expecting.

Customers are urged to take action by forwarding details of suspicious calls or emails claiming to be from HMRC to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk and texts to 60599. Customers who have suffered financial loss should contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, or use their online fraud reporting tool.

Tax is automatically deducted from most UK taxpayers’ wages, pensions or savings. Where tax is not automatically deducted, or when people or businesses have earned additional untaxed income, they are required to complete a Self-Assessment tax return each year.

People need to complete a tax return if they:

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NEWS & FEATURES PETERBOROUGH SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS

Peterborough Society of Model Engineers Peterborough Society of Model Engineers have been searching for a new home for their miniature railway since having to leave Thorpe Hall in 2011, but despite all their efforts remain homeless and continuing to look for land to lease or buy The railway would be open to the public on selected days for train rides and birthday parties, providing a fun, low cost amenity for families as they did at Thorpe Hall for nearly thirty years, winning an award from Peterborough City Council for the facility. Funds raised would be used to run and develop the railway and at the same time support any local activities.

We are looking for land between two and five acres

with vehicle access and the ability to connect to a water supply. Availability of mains electricity and drainage would be good but not essential.

Purchase or a long term lease on land would both be dependent on obtaining planning permission.

We make no mess and very little noise apart from families enjoying their visit. Most of the site would be green and landscaped to add interest.

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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS NEWS & FEATURES

New Year’s Resolutions – What’s Yours?

By Tracey Anderson

backward. This allowed him to look back on the past and forward toward the future.

On December 31, the Romans imagined Janus looking backward into the old year and forward into the new year. This became a symbolic time for Romans to make resolutions for the new year and forgive enemies for troubles in the past.

The Romans also believed Janus could forgive them for their wrongdoings in the previous year. They would give gifts and make promises, believing Janus would see this and bless them in the year ahead.

And thus, the New Year’s resolution was born!

What is your promise for 2020?

2020

A New Year’s resolution is a promise for the new year.

Regardless of what resolution you commit to, the goal generally is to improve life in the coming year.

Resolutions can come in many forms. Some people make a promise to change a bad habit, such as quitting smoking or eating less junk food. Other people make a promise to develop a positive habit, such as starting an exercise program, volunteering in their community, or recycling more.

The tradition of New Year’s resolutions dates all the way back to 153 B.C. January is named after Janus, a mythical god of early Rome.

Janus had two faces — one looking forward, one looking

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THE JOHN CLARE COTTAGE

NEWS & FEATURES JOHN CLARE COTTAGE

After a busy 2019 we are now in the process of planning dates for the 2020 season, the preliminary information is shown below and full details will be promoted on our website as the dates are confirmed.

Art and Crafts Cilla Marseglia At the start of January there will be a new exhibition in the Café and Cottage by local artist Cilla Marseglia.

Cilla has been interested in painting since she was very young. She has been a member of CASA, the Castor art group for several years, and uses various mediums and techniques in order to achieve the effect she is looking for.

Heather Mizen A second exhibition, in the Dovecote, will continue to show works by local artist Heather Mizen. “Art from the Garden” is a collection of works inspired by her garden and the changing seasons. The collection includes original handmade cards, prints, mixed media work and hand printed silk cushions.

Local artists' crafts In the café we have a wide range of silverware, wood carvings, cards etc., for sale created by local artists, so if you are looking for something a little different do call in to have a look.

Open Craft Day The annual Open Craft day is planned for 8 August where the Cottage and gardens have a wide range of stalls with people displaying their crafts.

Music The Acoustic Café evenings will continue with their mixture of music and musicians for your entertainment, please see the website for the dates.

The Pantaloons Returning by popular demand the outdoor theatre group, The Pantaloons, are coming to the Cottage. They are coming twice in 2020 and as they are so popular we will be opening a register in January to allow you to reserve places for both performances – we sold out their performance in 2019 weeks before the date. We do not know the ticket prices, but we are willing to reserve a place for you.

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LYNCH FARM RIDING SCHOOL

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Harley Denham

Explore the rivers, streams and lakes of the 2,000-acre Ferry Meadows Country Park in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire… on horseback.

Our photo here shows Harley crossing a tributary of the River Nene close to the country park on her horse Conker and whether you’re a budding Harvey Smith type – remember him?! – or a firsttimer in the saddle, Lynch Farm Riding School, on the edge of Ferry Meadows in Peterborough can help you achieve your equine dreams.

From gentle strolls through the fields shown here to lessons in an indoor arena, its team of staff are on hand to help you explore the local area via horse power. The riding school has a hoist in the arena, allowing riding for the disabled.

The school has regular clinics where you can learn about equine topics and friendly competitions events for dressage and jumping.

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DAYDREAM BELIEVER

Chasing Her Dreams

They say there is a book inside every person. That being true, the one in local resident Tracy M Thomas has escaped and is currently on the rampage.

Inventor Will Cooper, with his best friend Adam, has created the hottest new game ever to hit the virtual reality market. With the American backing of Murray Leibowitz and REMCORP, Will is on track to make a fortune with the Daydream Believer.

Not just a typical video game, the Believer allows the player to programme a pre-purchased, off the shelf dream and live it in perfect lucidity, whilst still enjoying a restful night's sleep. What could possibly go wrong?

For a start, it would be helpful if he could get his partner on track long enough to get some work done. If that wasn't stressful enough, his wife Cassandra seems intent on spending as much money as possible before the project is even on the shelves, oh and finally,

he has inadvertently launched a hostile invasion on the dream world of Morpheus. The residents aren't pleased.

Some might say that eighteen stone of malevolent hit pig with a penchant for rather sharp, pointy knives would be the stuff of nightmares. Will would be inclined to agree with them. He also has some very strong opinions on Wolves of the big bad variety, faeries who harvest human paranoia and megalomaniac fairy godmothers. But, it's only a dream, right? He can wake up at any time.

Here lies the problem, he's now stuck in a world he is not entirely sure exists, and most of it is out to get him. When a mysterious benefactor dispatches Ceun Hawke, Morpheus's top bounty hunter, and a former

Daydream Believer is available in Kindle and Paperback format via Amazon, from Walkers Bookshop in Stamford or via Tracymthomas@btinternet.com

rogue polymorph, Anaya to assist Will, they are tasked to convince the inventor to destroy his machine before it's too late, but their biggest challenge may be simply to keep him alive until they find a way to send him home.

When not pouring the contents of her brain into her laptop, Tracy has an enormous Suffolk Punch horse who she suspects is planning world domination and two and a half reasonably sane dogs.

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CHEZ PIERRE TASTE BUDS

Bonjour all you Trib-land residents in your nice villages. You know in the UK you have Irish Stew and your English beef or lamb Casseroles and also abominations called ‘Stovies’ and ‘Scouse’ but in France we have our traditional peasant Cassoulet, which is so much better, non?

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Hungarian Goulash (Sertésgulyás) But for this issue and on this theme I am reminded by two regular Hungarian patrons here at Chez Pierre that I have not described a recipe for their similar famous national dish: Goulash.

Our lovely friends Balazs and Abijah live in Budapest but are in the UK regularly for their business. When they’re over they always make a point to visit us here to eat and have over the years become very fond of our CP version of their wonderful Pork Goulash, Sertésgulyás. The recipe was actually learned by me whilst working briefly at the Chicago restuarant founded by my good friend émigré chef Louis Szathmary, who sadly died some years ago but for many years put Hungarian cuisine very firmly on the world’s culinary map.

Well now, as we’re into the winter months this hearty, easy to make and affordable dish will appeal I’m sure. I always use my large slow-cooker for this as it transforms the very cheap and flavoursome pork shoulder steaks and put it on low the morning before the evening serving. But you know smaller slow cookers are so cheap also from shops like Asda and I’m still surprised when a lady housewife tells me she doesn’t own one, because they make so much sense to use and simply create great food from cheaper cuts by cooking low and long time.

For 4/6 diners you will need: 100g chestnut mushrooms quartered; a tin of chopped tomatoes; ¼ tube of tomato puree; chopped garlic (around 3-4 cloves) 2 large onions diced; handful of plain flour in a small bowl (heavily seasoned with salt and pepper); 200ml beef stock; 3 rashers of smoked streaky bacon diced; a few tablespoons of vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons smoked paprika; 2 large red peppers diced; 1 bay leaf; 8 thick-cut pork shoulder steaks; sour cream to serve.

T Dice the onion, garlic, slice the mushrooms, roughly slice the peppers. Cut the pork into largish irregular pieces (four from each steak) and dice the bacon.

T Toss the pork in the seasoned flour to give them a good coating. Add some oil to a large saucepan and get it to a high temperature. Add the floured pork in batches and cook until brown. Remove the pork and set aside.

T Deglaze the pan with a good splash of white wine and add a little oil. Pop the fatty rashers of bacon in the pan and fry them down to release the fats.

T When they’ve started to go crispy, add the diced onion and after a few minutes add the garlic. Fry until golden brown.

T Add the paprika, bay leaf and cook for a further few minutes.

Add the tomato puree, peppers, stock, tomatoes and mushrooms and mix well.

T Then place the pork into the slow cooker and add everything else from the pan on top.

Once you've added the mix to your slow cooker give it a good stir and set the temperature to low.

T Cook for around 5 hours (or until pork is tender).

As is well known at CP we always serve on white plates and bowls and this goulash is with a 2-mins microwaved green vegetable like Broccoli and with either a creamy mash, parmentier or sauté potato side dish. When you place the goulash on the plate finish with a swirl of sour cream on top to finish. Tres bon. I always try to serve Hungarian red to compliment the dish and to respect our friends experience as they enjoy our hospitality.

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LANGDYKE TRUST

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A New Year means a new set of events are on offer from the Langdyke Countryside Trust

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By David Rowell

2019 proved to be an exciting year with the organisation holding a number of celebratory events to make its 20th anniversary.

They included the launch of the Trust’s vision for nature, setting out a plan to preserve the heritage and landscape across John Clare Countryside in Tribland. You can find details of the Trust’s Vision for Nature on the website here: https://langdyke.org. uk/2019/09/11/vision-forclare-country/ There were also events at the Torpel Manor site on the edge of Helpston and at the Etton Maxey nature reserve as well as a series of arts workshops at groups and schools across the area.

In 2020 the Trust - which is a registered charity - will continue with its vital work, looking after its series of nature reserves in the area.

YEAR AHEAD

At the same time there are number of events open to all to attend, which include: Wednesday 1 January: The traditional New Year’s Day walk, this year along the River Nene from a meeting point at Castor Church (1pm).

Saturday 1 February: A visit to RSPB Frampton, near Boston with a chance to see winter waders, ducks and birds of prey. Meet outside Helpston Post Office at 9.30am.

April: An indoor evening talk on a wide range of local matters. More details soon on the Trust website.

Thursday 14 May: Evening walk around Castor Hanglands with a chance to hear the spectacular sound of the nightingale.

Thursday 28 May: Evening guided orchid walk at Southorpe Meadow and Barnack Hills and Holes.

Tuesday 9 June: Evening guided walk around Swaddywell Nature Reserve.

Saturday 27 June: Summer at Barnack Hills and Holes with guided walks and activities for young and old.

Saturday 18 July: Afternoon walk around Old Sulehay Nature Reserve taking a look at all things botanical.

August: Summer holiday afternoon fun for all the family at Etton Maxey Nature Reserve. All kinds of activities that will help the school holidays whizz past.

Families and individuals are welcome to attend any of the events.. Admission to them is free to Langdyke members. Non-members are asked to make a small donation in the region of £3.

NEW VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS WELCOME Because of its charitable status the Trust is reliant on its teams of volunteers who meet weekly at Swaddywell and Etton. New volunteers are always welcome. It gives you a chance to get out and enjoy the fresh air while at the same time supporting nature and carrying out tasks that will help to promote the natural world around us. The work is not too onerous and each working party ends with tea or coffee, a piece of cake and a chance to chat.

More details about Trust membership and events are here: langdyke.org.uk

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ENVIRONMENT CHARGING AHEAD

Peterborough City Council has, like many authorities across the UK, debated the issue of climate change. However, my fellow Glinton and Castor ward councillor and council leader John Holdich went further and proposed a cross-party motion at our July full council meeting to declare a climate emergency, which needs urgent attention in our city.

Cllr Peter Hiller, Glinton and Castor ward

Charging ahead…?

Peter is CC’s Cabinet member for Strategic Planning, Commercial Strategy and Investment

that most councils will want the ‘conventional’ petrol or diesel cars We unanimously agreed to make inevitable budgetary pressures will be sold by 2040. We’re the city all our council activities net-zero associated in becoming the with the UK’s highest number of carbon by 2030 and ensure all long-term default provider for new electric vehicle registrations, strategic decisions, budgets and vehicle charging points in their so meeting this ambition locally is approaches to planning decisions areas. There are many competing going to require a step change in are in line with a shift to zero carbon installation providers out there the availability of electric vehicle by that date. Obviously there’s a raft and the technology can appear charging infrastructure and for the of thinking behind these laudable complex, meaning the chargingtransition to be successful generally, moves not least around transport, the commercial charge-point market point landscape is a daunting area the 2nd biggest sector for carbon for many councils and councillors will have to strengthen nationally. emissions and we need to seriously and I speak regularly to Local Already here in Peterborough consider all possible actions we can Government Association colleagues it’s encouraging to note we’re take to reduce its carbon impact. advising current and future strategy. receiving planning applications for The emerging new Local Transport One area I am personally keen commercial multi-charging points Plan for our city will also reflect to explore locally is a planning these actions. installations alongside conventional policy to require house builders to service station forecourts Councils are legally required to As a Local Authority we’re provide a minimum of one charging improve air quality around their road point per home where there’s a proud of our record of installation network and the Government’s ‘The requirement for parking spaces, Road to Zero’ strategy – reducing and availability of electric charging making it easier for residents to own points but this is not a statutory emissions from road transport – service and I don’t anticipate electric vehicles. has set an ambition that no new The effects We welcome readers contributing thoughts on this subject, by email: glintoncastorward@mail.com of chalara

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FROM TEST PITS TO TREE PITS

ENVIRONMENT

From test pits to tree pits

Planting for Peakirk’s future The inclement autumn weather curtailed PAST’s geophysical surveying prospects, so instead we decided to celebrate National Tree Planting Week (23 November1 December) a month in advance.

Swapping trowels for spades and garden forks, we planted walnuts, hazels, field-maples and yews for future generations to enjoy in the open spaces along the southern edge of Rectory Lane/ Glinton Footway.

The trees are PAST’s way of saying “Thank you” to Peakirk residents for the support, interest and appreciation of our work that you have shown us over the last six years.

All the trees were donated by PAST members (either bought or grown from seedlings) or given by Eric Hughes and PECT [Peterborough Environment City Trust]. The two Greg[g]s and the two Davids provided the muscle and Avril sustained the workforce with hot tea and jammy dodgers.

‘Normal’ archaeological activities hopefully will be resumed in spring and we look forward to welcoming visitors to our excavations either independently or as participants of a group visit to the church as part of the ‘St Pega’s Package’.

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VILLAGE VIEWS DEEPING GATE

COUNCIL CORNER

DEEPING GATE Litter Pick, Sunday 17 November The sun shone brightly on our team of ten people for our very successful second Litter Pick of 2019. The happy band tackled the highways and byways. One parishioner was accompanied by his very large fishing net, a wise decision as he undertook to clear the water-filled ditches of estate agent signs, a car tyre, and numerous cans and bottles and a rather large and grand toy tractor. Our work had been made easier, yet again, thanks to the continuing, regular clearance of rubbish by residents whilst out walking, and also the helpful

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gentleman from Market Deeping who continues to walk with picker and bags.

obstruction. His department will be writing to the relevant land owners.

Stone bridge at Black Gates

Suttons Lane

I am pleased to say that work started on the rebuilding of our little bridge on the 28 November.

Our Clerk, Chairman and a resident met John Boden of the Welland Drainage Board in Suttons Lane to discuss the necessary clearing of ditches in an attempt to alleviate flooding onto the lane.

Riverside West footpaths.

Our Clerk accompanied Martin Benn on his inspection of these paths following unfortunate falls by two residents due to flooding of the footpath.

He was able to clarify ownership of the various areas where overgrowth of trees and shrubs onto the footpaths was causing an

Speeding continues apace Peter Tebb of Highways arranged for a speed survey to be carried out on Peakirk Road. We now await further information from him as to date and point from which the survey was carried out.

Deeping Gate Parish Council wishes you all a very happy Christmas and happy and healthy 2020.

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Etton News

Ceremony of Remembrance

On Sunday 10 November a large group of villagers gathered for a ceremony of Remembrance.

Derek Harris led the service and Jane King layed the wreath.

In addition, this year Graham Smitheringale brought IKE, the beautifically restored DUWK to be the backdrop of our service. After a wreath had been laid at the War Grave, Cory hosted tea/coffee at the Rectory. Thanks to all who contributed to the event.

Christmas Lights Switch-0n Sunday 1 December was the evening for switching on the Christmas tree lights. What a magnificent sleigh accompanied Santa as he processed through the

village enchanting the children.

We had our biggest turn out for the event this year, with £182 collected for the church roof fund and the village defibrillator. The tree is fabulous and provides a cheery welcome for the month of December. Thanks to all those who contributed to making this a successful evening.

Church North Aisle Roof Work continues to replace the church north aisle roof. The weather has hampered progress, but we are hopeful that the work will be completed by Christmas.

Openreach Fibre Installation Those of you who are members of our Village Facebook group will know that Openreach have now

completed the commissioning of the village Fibre installation. This means you should now be able to order Fibre to your Premise (FTTP).

Christmas Eve Service

On Tuesday 24 December we will be welcoming villagers to our Christmas Eve service of Nine lessons and carols, telling the Nativity story. If you would like to read, dress up as a nativity character or just come along, you will be made welcome. Mulled wine and mince pies will be available afterwards in the church.

Benefice Communion Service Finally, on Sunday 29 December at 10.30am, there is a Benefice Communion service being held at Etton.

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VILLAGE VIEWS NORTHBOROUGH

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NORTHBOROUGH NORTHBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL Chair John Dadge

Vice-Chair Malcolm Spinks Councillor Rob Chiva

Councillor Terry Palmer

Councillor Brian Spriggs

T: 01733 254145 / 07802 702908 Responsible for: Planning

E: john.dadge@northboroughpc.co.uk

T: 01778 343585 / 07870 343562 E: malcolm.spinks@northboroughpc.co.uk Responsible for: Finance, Human Resources, Website T: 01733 252823

Responsible for: Planning

E: rob.chiva@northboroughpc.co.uk

T: 01778 380413 / 07796 946298 Responsible for: Police

E: terry.palmer@northboroughpc.co.uk

T: 01778 342502 Responsible for: Burial Grounds, Green Space, Human Resources

Councillor Emma Watts

T: 01778 347652 / 07546 539949 Responsible for: Speedwatch

Councillor Steve Milne

T: 07793058398 E: steve.milne@northboroughpc.co.uk Responsible for: Policies, Data Protection, Risk Assessment, Finance

E: emma.watts@northboroughpc.co.uk

Information about the Parish Council, including meeting agendas and minutes can be found on the Parish website:- www.northboroughpc.co.uk and on the parish notice boards.

All general and burial enquiries to the Clerk: Catherine Franks Village Hall, Cromwell Close, Northborough PE6 9DP T: 07748 637555 E: clerk@northboroughpc.co.uk

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Northborough Parish Council With thanks It is once again heading towards the end of a very busy but productive year for Northborough. Firstly, can I say what a pleasure it is to serve the people of Northborough and sadly we have had to wave goodbye to two of our Parish Councillors this year. May I take this opportunity on behalf of the whole council to thank both Annette Remmert and Terry Palmer for their contribution to the council during the past and wish them both all the best for the future. Our council is much depleted as we now have a few vacancies. If anyone has a few hours to spare a month please do consider being a part of the team. We have lots of laughs as well as the more serious parts. You do not require any formal qualifications just a wish to make where you live even better!

Footpath During the last few months we have had some very interesting visitors to our meetings. In September and again in November we were pleased to welcome speakers representing the Northern Footpath Bridge. A project, which has been worked on diligently, by a team of volunteers, for some 10 years. We are now delighted to hear that all the issues have been surpassed and they are now looking to raise funds to finally complete this amazing project on behalf of the whole of Tribland. We would, of course like to wish them great success with this venture.

Home Service We also welcomed Belinda Child at our September meeting in her capacity of Head of Housing, Prevention and Wellbeing, Home Service Delivery Team. Working with Peterborough City Council.

The services on offer are designed to aid individuals and their families

to remain living at home for as long as possible independently. Some of the services on offer may be of interest especially to our older residents. This is a free of charge service to adapt, repair and maintain the home. A handy person service, housing service with access to funding, fuel poverty prevention, and debt management are all also available. The service even boasts a complete SMART flat, which can be viewed by appointment. This aims to show how some of the latest technology can work in the care of Dementia or falls prevention for example. Belinda and her team can be reached on 01733 747474 option 4. Alternatively you can access by email www.peterborough.gov.uk/pin

Speed Watch During the last few months a team of Councillors have been conducting a series of Speed Watch sessions.

These have been held in various locations around Northborough and have successfully reported a number of vehicles to the police. The fastest vehicle recorded in a 30mph zone was instead travelling at 47mph!

The team went out weekly during October and early November.

Playing Field Benches During your trips to the playing field you may have noted one of our benches has now vanished. It has not been stolen; you would need to be a contender for strong man to carry it off! It has instead been stripped down and is in the process of being fully restored to it’s former glory. Many of the benches were becoming rather tatty and a decision was made to attempt to restore one using parts from a second bench continuing until we get through all the benches. One of our Parish Councillors has undertaken this huge task on his own. Please if anyone in Northborough has the

skills to help with this project in any small way I am sure Steve Milne would be more than grateful to hear from you.

Parking We recently held a meeting with representatives from the Police, Peterborough Highways and the School regarding the problem with parking especially during drop off and pick up times at the school.

Whilst it is noted that many children attend the school from outside the village and require transport, parents are again, politely, reminded to park in a way that is not going to impact on local residents and businesses.

Parents are encouraged to network and perhaps think about car sharing to lessen the impact on our lovely village. Further consultations will take place in the early New Year so please, if this affects you, be aware and check notice boards.

Christmas Celebrations Members of the Parish Council once again erected the Christmas tree on the land close to the shop. The annual light switch on took place at the weekend with a large turn out of villager’s young and old awaiting a special visit from the one and only Father Christmas. It was magic to see the delighted faces on seeing him emerge from a very special chariot. There was once again a gift for every child and mulled wine, singing of carols and mince pies were on offer to keep everyone warm on what turned out to be a very cold evening! May I extend our thanks to everyone who gave of their time to make this annual event a huge success.

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VILLAGE VIEWS HELPSTON

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News & Events Christmas in Helpston involved Santa making a grand entrance on his brand-new shiny sparkly sleigh at the village Christmas Carol and Tree Decorating Event.

Sunday 1 December saw the HelCats host a Christmas Carol and Tree Decorating Event.

Residents of the village came together to sing Christmas carols, led by St Botolph’s Church Choir and Friends, and decorate the village tree with decorations supplied by the HelCats.

Over 100 mince pies were eaten, some home baked by Helpston WI, 18 litres of mulled wine were drunk, and a jolly good time was had by all.

The event, marshalled

by Helpston Community Speedwatch, was the grand unveiling of the spectacular Santa Sleigh that the HelCats have been building for the last few months.

A special thank you goes to Matt Charlton from Charlton Fencing Specialists for helping to build the sleigh.

During the event the HelCats presented £800 raised at their

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recent Community Race Night to four local community groups, Helpston Scout and Guide Association, Friends of John Clare Primary School, Helpston Youngerz and The Friends of Chernobyl’s Children - Helpston Branch, all receiving £200 each.

HelCat Emma said; “Lots of people pulled together to put on this event for the village and the HelCats would like to thank each and every one of them. You are amazing and we couldn’t do it without you.”

“I’d also like to say a special thank you to my fellow HelCats, who give up so much of their time to put on these events for the village. There are only six of us and I’m very proud of what we achieve, and I am honoured to call them my friends.”

While the Christmas Carol and Tree Decorating Event was put on free of charge for village residents, some felt compelled to donate, and £59 was raised at the event. This will be used to contribute towards the event’s costs.

Thank you to: • Charlton Fencing Specialists for help building the sleigh • St Botolph’s Church Choir and Friends for leading the carols • Helpston Community Speedwatch for marshalling the event • Helpston WI for baking mince pies • Andy Briault from DB5 for the PA system • Dave Hepworth for the generators • Colin Cooper for the sleigh signage • Rapidrop for the gazebo, urn and other items • John Conder for towing the sleigh • Branch Brothers for discounting the materials for the sleigh • Helpston Parish Council for a £200 Section 137 grant towards the cost of the event. This grant is awarded from Council Tax paid by Helpston residents.

Want to be involved?

We’re always on the lookout for HelCats so if you fancy helping out with any of our activities (even if it is just one) please get in touch at

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Helpston Gala Celebrates VE Day 8 May sees the 75th anniversary of VE Day, or the day the Allied armies declared Victory in Europe The UK May Bank Holiday Monday holiday will be put off until the following Friday in recognition of this special date and that is why Helpston Church Gala Committee has decided to hold Gala 2020 on Saturday May 9th. And it will have a VE Day theme. Along with all the usual Gala stalls and games, there will be extra attractions so keep looking at your Tribune to find out more about it.

Although many of us were not even born when WW2 ended in 1945, it’s amazing how many local people have stories to tell about

which ended in 1960. During his National Service between 1954 and 1956 Eric was also a Senior Aircraftsman, but working for the Met Office in London, Egypt, Cyprus and Libya. “I was lucky” he says to demobbed just as the Suez crisis blew up.”

Peter Holt from Helpston has fascinating memories of his time as a youngster in WW2. His father, Charles, was a marine engineer, often travelling up to Scotland to maintain merchant ships. He also served in the Home Guard where he had charge of a 303 rifle and a stock

be kept as a family, Sue’s mum found rented accommodation and the children experienced lots of different places and schools.

Her brother, Gerard remembers being in the street at Torquay when a bombing raid took place.

Together with his brother and sister, he was allowed to go down to the beach alone. Luckily, a bystander took them into a shop doorway and sheltered them.

Like Eric, Gerard did his National Service with brother, Robert.

He had been apprenticed as a reporter and had shorthand and typing skills. Firstly stationed

We know that there are hundreds of readers who have WW2 stories to tell – parents in the Land Army, people who were evacuated to the countryside - each unique and fascinating.

We hope that more stories will appear in this magazine or feature at the Gala. fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters – not to mention a host of other relatives. Here, three people from Helpston recall some incidents from WW2.

VE Day 8 May 1945 saw former Helpston resident, Eric West aged 9, living on the Welsh island of Anglesey. His father was a Senior Aircraftsman stationed at the Bodorgan RAF base and he was lucky enough to find the family a cottage in the tiny village of Brynsiencyn. It was a place of relative safety and peace.

Eric told us “All I can remember about VE day is a big bonfire and one of the locals dressed as Hitler.” Many of our readers who did not serve in the war, nevertheless did their National Service when young men were called up to train and serve their country for two years, a system

of ammunition. The boxes of bullets in brass cases were kept in Peter’s bedroom and remained there for sometime until after the war when he began to “take an interest in them”, which his mother thought a bad idea. She collected up the heavy load, put a bag on her shoulder and walked to the clay pits at Peterborough, those known as the Knottholes – an 80 foot deep pit, now part of the Kingsdyke Nature Reserve.

That ammunition was dumped in a very safe place.

Sue Young’s dad served in the RAF working as a journalist providing ministry press releases etc. He was posted to several bases including Padgate, Lancashire, Torquay and Bridlington, Yorkshire. Having a wife and three children (Sue was yet to be born) who preferred to

at RAF Manby, Lincolnshire, he was moved to the air base at Cranwell.

We know that there are hundreds of readers who have WW2 stories to tell – parents in the Land Army, people who were evacuated to the countryside - each unique and fascinating.

We hope that more stories will appear in this magazine or feature at the Gala.

Gala 2020 should be a lively fun-filled day. We look forward to some great photos, hoping that our readers, their families and friends, will scour the vintage clothing shops and we see some 1940s hairdos! As usual, the proceeds will be shared between St Botolph’s Church and charities.

There are some amazing activities in the pipeline so book the date 9 May.

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November meeting Our AGM celebrated a very successful 85th anniversary year for the WI in Helpston. An increased emphasis on the social aspects of our meetings has led to members joining us from further afield and our President, Janel Pike, thanked the members and the committee who have worked together to develop such a welcoming atmosphere.

Succinct reports from our secretary Connie Yarwood and treasurer Jackie Sugden were well received, and Nola Crowson expressed the thanks of the members to the old and new committees. Eileen Cumberpatch received a prize for full attendance this year. Janel was persuaded to serve as president for another year and then proved to be an exuberant caller for a lively session of bingo.

December meeting 48 members sat down for a delicious Christmas dinner provided by Bretton Caterers. Dressed in a glittering array of finery, we were not sure what the advertised 'mystery' entertainment would be (although rumour was running wild!). We weren't disappointed, with a full evening of opera and humour from Spalding performer Pavanotti.

The verdict was “a brilliant evening”, as he sang some glorious arias and got us all joining in with festive songs. Members gave generously to the local food bank in a fitting end to another good year of fun and friendship.

Outings So many members wanted to attend the 'lock-in' at Hotel Chocolat in Stamford that we had to run it twice! The staff made us very welcome and explained where their cocoa is sourced, providing us with generous samples of different flavours to try, with water or prosecco to cleanse our palates in between each one.

We also held a very successful Craft Day on 9th November, with some of our talented members leading workshops to make a wide range of crafts ready for Christmas. After a morning filled with chat (and some therapeutic hammering),visitors went home with pebble pictures, finger- printed cards, decorated boxes, flower printed bags and glittery baubles.

Pop-up Café Our last pop-up cafe for this year was held on 12 November and we were pleased to see so many local friends and visitors. Thank you to everyone who helped and came!

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VILLAGE VIEWS HELPSTON WI

Helpston WI Diary dates Thursday morning walks – all welcome! Meet outside Helpston shop at 9am Knit & Natter at Botolph's Barn, Helpston. Join our friendly group of knitters and sewers at these fortnightly Wednesday meetings. We pay £2 each to cover rent and refreshments and would be delighted to see you from 2pm – 4pm on 8th & 22 January and 5 & 19 February.

Thursday 2 January Helpston WI 7:30pm in the village hall Come and start your New Year well with Bev Thorogood, a motivational coach who helps women find balance in mind, body and spirit.

Thursday 6 Febrary Helpston WI 7:30pm in the village hall, Nicola Dela-Croix will share what she's experienced and learned from her work as our local funeral celebrant.

If you would like to join us in Helpston Village Hall at 7:30pm on the first Thursday of each month you would be very welcome. Contact Janel Pike, our president, on 01733 253834, or Connie Varley, our secretary, on 01733 260558, who will be happy to answer any questions you have.

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GLINTON VILLAGE VIEWS

Glinton Friendship Club

By Pamela Kounougakis

If you are interested in joining or helping at the club contact Barbara on 01733 253078.

We'd like to wish Happy New year to all friends and associates, and all members and helpers past and present.

We hope the new year will keep everyone cheerful, positive and healthy, and popping along to the Glinton Friendship Club, every Monday, at the Village Hall may well help in this!!! We are always happy to welcome queries and offers to cook, serve meals or become new members.

The end of last year was filled with some really unusual and enjoyable events. One was two weeks of craftwork led by Justin from the City College where ten members made extremely good Xmas cards and decorations. We had a demonstration of brilliant new mobility aids from Comfort Plus, and took our members to the church for the two minutes silence on 11 November, Remembrance Day. We held our first Afternoon Tea Party open

for all, which was very well attended and had great reviews, with praise for the setting, fabulous food and great atmosphere. There were books and gifts to buy too. We made a very good contribution to our club funds and must give enormous thanks to the stupendous catering team and all the helpers and setters up etc.

Our regular seasonal festivities were as excellent as ever with the school children entertaining us with their songs, Christmas Bingo and Raffle, a fiendish festive quiz, a super in-house buffet, and a fantastic Christmas feast at the Bluebell pub.

After our two week Christmas holiday break we return on 6 January with Singing for pleasure with Kirsty's group, and during January a Bring and Buy stall and a talk by the Coop on personal estate and will management. Alongside all this are our regular games, quizzes, meals and Bingo!

Glinton Community Association would like to thank everyone for attending our Bingo evenings in 2019.

Our next one will be Friday 31 January, eyes down at 7pm.

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas Happy New Year. Hope to see you soon at Glinton Village Hall.

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VILLAGE VIEWS GLINTON

COUNCIL CORNER

GLINTON Cllr John F W Holdich OBE I must start my report by re-iterating the need for care on Bonfire Night, with respect to animals and your neighbours’ buildings, particularly those with thatched roofs. After firework night, a concerned resident came round with spent firework cases which had landed on, or near their thatched roof. Had the thatch been really dry, this could have caused a fire, and potentially homelessness. Please respect others.

Interested in older persons’ care, and living at home longer? Then make a note that Glinton Friendship Club is having a presentation by Peterborough City Council on 3rd February, 10.45am at Glinton Village Hall.

Please ring Barbara first, on 01733 253078; this follows a presentation given to the Parish Council last month.

You will be amazed what can be available to support your ambition to live at home for as long as possible.

The Parish Council has agreed to enter into what I call a Good Neighbours scheme, which runs across 8 villages, using volunteers to assist those in need, with small tasks. A co-ordinator will be paid for by the City Council for the first year. Watch this space for when it is up and running; there may be someone near to you who is in need.

The writer is trying to get to the bottom as to why Anglian Water is having to run tankers, sometimes 24 hours a day, to and from the pump in North Fen Road, keeping residents awake. It is believed that it is caused by storm water getting into the sewer, and if that is the case, a solution needs to be found if the changes in the weather patterns continue.

The Christmas tree light switch-on with carols went very well, despite the weather. Our thanks go to Ian Titman and his team in their organisation of the event for the village in its 16th year. We also need to thank our Rector, Mark-Aaron, and his team of helpers, for all their input.

You can make this a recycling Christmas. The GREEN BIN will take paper wrappings and cards (not embellished ones), cardboard packing and cartons, aluminium foil, trays and sweet wrappers, plastic bottles, film bags and packaging, glass bottles and jars, metal food and drink cans.

Your old Christmas tree, real or artificial, plus batteries, electrical items and old toys, can be recycled, free of charge, at the household recycling centre, Dobson House, Fengate, PE1 5XG, on the opposite side of the road to the Citroen garage.

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GLINTON PARISH COUNCIL For general enquiries contact the Clerk.

E: clerk@glintonparishcouncil.org.uk Cllr JFW Holdich OBE - Chairman Cllr RW Johnson - Vice Chairman Cllr DJ Batty Cllr CB Bysshe (Mrs) Cllr DJ Lane Cllr Gerry Kirt Cllr RW Randall Cllr PD Skinner Cllr E Spendelow Cllr. Jeff Bell Cllr. C J Wilde Mr J Haste - Clerk

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GHP Polar Flight Sue Young I found my Dad’s old RAF diary for VE Day. It just says for 8th May: ‘V Day. At Shawbury am 1 hour 10 mins.’ The interesting thing is that on the 10th, a Lancaster ‘Aries’ took off from the Empire Navigation School, Shawbury, Shropshire to begin a 4,000 flight over the North Pole. Father, Flight Lieutenant Gerard H Periam, was there to report on it for his job as a Press Officer with the Air Ministry. The plane travelled to Yukon, Canada

where it set off properly on its non-stop flight. A newspaper cutting quotes: ’From our Special Correspondent’. Maybe this was my Dad. The quote goes on to say: “This great experimental flight will have much influence on the direction of coming things in civil aviation which will use polar routes…It is also expected to result in a new type of map making. This Lancaster was described as ‘famous’ and this trip was amazing at the time.

While the plane was airborne father attended a showing of a film about the Mosquito aircraft in London, snatched a few days leave at Boston and returned to Shawbury on 24 May for the Lancaster landing which he has written up as ‘ Aries returned 26th May 14.42.’ The diary is very brief, recording places and timings. He was often flying in an Anson and visited RAF bases all over the country. Clearly he was NOT partying on VE Day.

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FARM FOCUS ROSEMARY'S DIARY

Wishing all readers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous and Happy New Year

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ROSEMARY'S DIARY FARM FOCUS

Rosemary’s FARMING Diary

This last Autumn has been the most difficult in living memory for arable farmers, causing major disruption to the sowing of cereals as well as other work.

To date (end of November) approximately 40% of winter cereals have been planted, where normally 90% would have been sown. The soil is absolutely saturated, which means any further planting will probably not be possible until the new year, we ourselves are hoping to sow the remainder of the sugar beet land when that is lifted, the second week of December, as this is on lighter land which will still leave us with approximately 25-35% of sowing to do in the Spring, some of which was already planned in our cropping rotation and the rest will be whatever we didn’t get sown this Autumn.

The knock on effect of this very wet weather in the last two months has had on suppliers to the agricultural business is extremely concerning and could well have serious financial implications for these people as well as the farming community who will have to bear the brunt of a very disastrous sowing time as well as other jobs which are carried out at this time of year – an industry already facing uncertain times is now having to deal with unprecedented weather extremes, which will have a lasting effect, certainly for next year, possibly for two years. At the end of November, it is too soon to predict the impact the heavy rainfall will have on our industry.

At the end of November some trees still have a few leaves left on, I think there has been a brilliant display of colours this Autumn, to me, I think they get better and better each Autumn.

With Christmas only three weeks away we are all having to get our thoughts focussed on the big day. It has been extremely difficult this year, again I

think the weather has influenced our lack of enthusiasm, along with the political on-goings which will affect us all, whether we like it or not. Lets just hope the election results and Brexit can be drawn to a successful conclusion for everyone and we can then move forward with confidence. Whatever the outcome it must be better than the situation we find ourselves in at present. When speaking to people, businesses in particular, it is the lack of confidence which is having such a negative effect on this Country.

No one is able to move forward with investing for the future because of the ‘unknown’, which in turn is immensely damaging for our prosperity.

I think 2019 will go down in history as the one we would like to see the back of, our hopes turn to a better 2020, weather included, with the Spring bulbs and flowering shrubs brightening up the dark days, the birds singing, we then know that Spring has certainly arrived.

I noticed the small birds have returned to our garden, as well as our resident cock pheasant who still knocks on the french doors if I haven’t put his food out. His plumage is spectacular – what a lovely bird he is. The barn owls are busy catching mice which can be seen in the night light.

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Thank you!

Cecilia Hammond

Are you one of the wonderful people who donated food parcel money, toothpaste and toothbrushes, chocolate, blankets, sudocrem, Vaseline, paracetamol etc for our Chernobyl Families?

From our autumn appeal and from our host families, there was an enormous amount of aid given out in Belarus to the Chernobyl families.

We were able to give multi cookers (similar to a slow cooker) to several families. One lady who lives in a hostel with no kitchen of her own and only a filthy communal kitchen cried, when she received hers. She can now cook a meal for her two children and keep it safely in her room whilst it cooks. We gave toothbrushes to a little boy and

when I popped back 20 minutes later, he still had them in his hand, he was so thrilled.

We saw a father making bread as they couldn't afford to buy any.

Mothers who had empty fridges and nothing to feed their children now have some food in the cupboards.

Thank you to everyone who made this possible, you are wonderful! We will be having a photo evening and also a tea and cake afternoon, both with a photo presentation in January. Just let me know if you are interested in coming. We still have space for a couple of hosts.

Also please remember to keep warm coats and warm winter boots for us.

Thank you!

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Glass Gospels

by Dr Avril Lumley Prior

Pictured: 'Suffer the little children to come unto me' (Helpston, 1883)

On rare, bright winter mornings recently, I have been trawling Tribland churches admiring their glorious stained-glass windows. I found a veritable gallery of pictures from the Old Testament and Gospels, as well as war memorials and tributes to local worthies, sometimes masquerading as angels and saints. Like medieval wall-paintings, these stunning artworks were - and still are - our illustrated Bible, where stories from the scriptures intermingled with village history come to life. continued overleaf >>

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HERITAGE GLASS GOSPELS

>> continued from previous page Sunderland Museum.

Wearmouth, Jarrow, Medeshamstede [Peterborough] and numerous other monasteries were sacked during the Viking Jarrow: raids of 870 and windows in 7th-century subsequent churches and stained glass domestic buildings were constantly being updated Through a in line with the latest trends.

Consequently, Europe’s earliest glass darkly extant stained-glass windows, in Without waxing too technical, Germany’s Augsberg Cathedral stained glass is created by and St Denis in Paris, only date adding metallic salts during from c.1100. In England, a manufacture; gold to produce panel at St Michael’s, Dalbury bright red, cobalt for blue, [Derbyshire] and the clerestory copper for green and silver for windows of Canterbury Cathedral yellow and gold. Finer details (again French imports) mark the like hands and faces are carefully beginning of what was to be our painted, then kiln-fired to fuse first ‘Golden Age’ of stainedthe colours. Next, the glass is cut glass, from c.1184-1530. into small pieces and arranged Since medieval churches into images and designs that invariably were covered in vivid are held in place by lead strips, wall-paintings, they would which, in turn, are soldered seem garish and oppressive to together to form panels. Putty twenty-first century taste but is used to make them watertight awesome and mysterious to a and the whole pane is inserted in largely-illiterate and superstitious the window-frame. fourteenth-century congregation.

Of course, coloured glass Besides, such buildings were was not exactly a Christian the oases of colour in drab invention. The Romans fashioned winter landscapes, though not it into beads, bowls, perfume all parishes could afford the bottles and drinking vessels but luxury of stained glass. The plain apparently employed only plain version was much cheaper and glass in their windows. We can let in more light, showing wallpinpoint exactly when stained paintings and stone-carvings to glass first appeared in England. their advantage.

The Anglo-Saxon historian, Bede After the Reformation of (c.674-735), tells us that Benedict the English Church in the Biscop recruited glaziers from 1530s, all religious imagery was Gaul [France] to teach their skills condemned as idolatrous by to the local workforce when he the Protestant hierarchy. To be built his flagship monastery at St fair, Henry VIII (1509-47) was Peter’s, Wearmouth [Sunderland], not overly concerned about in 674. Shards of coloured destroying ‘graven images’. He glass were unearthed during was far too busy severing links Professor Cramp’s 1963-78 with the Pope and the Catholic excavations on the site and at Church in order to obtain a Wearmouth’s sister monastery divorce from Katherine of Aragon of St Paul’s, Jarrow. You can see and in dissolving the monasteries some of the fragments randomly to rake in revenue by selling reassembled in a seventh-century off their assets. It was actually window-opening at Jarrow and in 34

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Henry’s Puritan [Protestantfundamentalist] son, Edward VI (1547-53) who zealously ordered their mass destruction.

Almost everything that was missed by Edward VI’s fanatics, succumbed to the second wave of iconoclasm during Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell’s Commonwealth regime (164960), with Roundhead troops, garrisoned at Peterborough and Crowland, wreaking havoc in Tribland churches.

At Peterborough Cathedral, requisitioned for stables, the magnificent painted ceiling was Maxey: Medieval portrait of St Paul

used as target practice and, at Ely, statues were systematically mutilated during acts of statesponsored vandalism. This was Cromwell country and with his favourite daughter, Elizabeth, ensconced at Northborough Manor with her Royalist husband, John Claypole, he was bound to keep a tight rein on our necko’-the-woods. Remember the gruesome fate of the Royalist

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Reverend Doctor Michael Hudson at Woodcroft Castle (Trib. 91)?

It is true that some churches, like Fairford [Gloucestershire], Stanford-on-Avon [Northamptonshire] and even a few in Huntingdonshire managed to keep their medieval windows glass but they were the lucky minority. A few tiny fragments in obscure or out-of-reach places escaped the Cromwell’s philistine troops at Ufford and Barnack, whilst at Maxey, there are two faded but extant fourteenthcentury panels in the east window of the Lady Chapel, one representing the Virgin Mary who was honoured there. The other shows a bald-headed man wielding a sword. He has been identified as St Peter, but without his keys to Heaven, I rather think that this must be St Paul. His blade reminds us of Paul’s past predilection for persecuting Christians and, his very presence, of Maxey’s pre-Reformation joint ‘Peter-and-Paul’ dedication.

The great stained-glass revival Barnack: The Annunciation I

Barnack: The Annunciation II

The second ‘Golden Age’ of stained-glass occurred during Queen Victoria’s reign, when a large percentage of our Tribland windows were produced. It coincided with the rebuilding, renovation or refurbishment of many of our churches and chapels - for better or for worse. By then, standards of education had improved and most adults could read, although Biblical scenes still made useful visual aids for Sunday-school teachers. By now, stained-glass had become a status-symbol or parish vanity-project and no expense was spared! Even the windows’ lowliest subjects were extravagantly clad in outfits

way above their earthly station, perhaps, reflecting the donors’ aspirations of a prosperous Afterlife. Often, windows were sponsored by well-connected rectors or the nouveau riche, their names added to the credits at the bottom to ensure that they too were not forgotten. Even so, as we shall see at Peakirk, there was absolutely no guarantee!

A window could be removed a century later when the next wealthy benefactor proffered a more-elaborate replacement.

Nevertheless, stained glass does look very attractive and Tribland is spoilt for choice when it comes to quality, quantity and diversity.

As elsewhere, the favourite topic was excerpts from the Life of Jesus as perceived from the four New Testament Gospels, which were compiled by the Evangelists, Mark (c.66-70AD), Mathew and Luke (c.88-90AD) and John (c. 100-110AD). Hence, at Christmastide, it seems appropriate to follow this theme.

It is very tempting to take the lazy route and just introduce you to St John the Baptist’s church, Barnack, where almost the entire life of Christ is told in gorgeous glass (though not necessarily in chronological order). But that would mean excluding the gems of Helpston, Peakirk, Sutton and Ufford. Still, we begin our journey at Barnack with two versions of the Annunciation, when Angel Gabriel told the Virgin Mary that she had been chosen to become the mother of the Son of God. The first, in the Lady Chapel, depicts a flamboyant, artdécor, wingless angel hailing an airborne Mary, the work of London glass-maker, Hugh Easton (1931). The second, in the five-light east window of the chancel, by Heaton, Butler and continued overleaf >>

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Barnack: The Magi following the star & visiting Herod

Barnack: Nativity and Temple scenes Bayne of Covent Garden (1873), is more traditional and features a studious Virgin gazing serenely from her book at the benevolentlooking angel, a vase of lilies (her emblem) at her feet.

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Bethlehem to see a pristine, richly-attired Mary and Joseph with the Christ-child lying on the floor, whilst an ox and donkey look on. Joseph changed into another splendid cloak before he and Mary took Jesus to be initiated into the Jewish Faith

Peakirk: John baptises Jesus

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Barnack: John baptises Jesus

in the temple, where He also received a blessing from the aged holy man, Simeon. The window was the gift of Reverend Marsham Argles, Rector of Barnack (185191) and Dean of Peterborough (1891-2), in memory of George Davys, tutor to Princess [later Queen] Victoria and Bishop of Peterborough (1839-64).

Sadly, there are no visiting shepherds in Tribland but, in the south chapel at Barnack, we find the Three Wise Men or Magi, first following the star and, then, asking a brooding King Herod the whereabouts of the newborn ‘King of the Jews’. This is another Heaton, Butler and Bayne window sponsored by Reverend Argles’ and in memory of his son, Marsham Frederick Argles, a member of the Oxford Mission to Calcutta, who expired in Torquay in 1883. A second son, Francis, who died in 1871, is commemorated in the north window of the chancel beneath portraits of the four Evangelists.

The Flight into Egypt, involving the Holy Family’s escape from Herod’s ‘Massacre of the Innocents’ [boys under two years old, in an attempt to eliminate any rivals] is absent from Tribland

Barnack: Jesus calls his disciples churches. So, we must fast-forward 30 years to Christ’s baptism by his cousin, John, which symbolised the start of His ministry. Again, we have two choices, at Peakirk and at Barnack. In a lancet window in St Pega’s west wall, are the muted hues of Irish glass-makers, Michael and Arthur O’Connor (c.1850).

Here, Jesus and John the Baptist take centre-stage in a cartouche of Celtic knotwork, against a backdrop of palm-trees and female onlookers, whilst the nosediving dove (denoting the Holy Spirit) is effectively set in a bright medallion. In Argles east window at Barnack, the tableau is in ‘glorious technicolour’ throughout, with the dove curiously fluttering above a medieval castle.

In the same Barnack window, we see a well-dressed, goldenhaired Jesus inviting brothers, Peter and Andrew, to become his disciples (1873). At Ufford, Peter and Andrew approach Jesus, having been swayed by the preaching of John the Baptist, who waits on the side-line (1913). This is one of six signed masterpieces in St Andrews’ chancel by Hampshire rector’s daughter and suffragette, Mary Lowndes, whose studio was in Chelsea.

Ufford: Jesus with Peter, Andrew & John the Baptist Another from Lowndes’ series is her delicately-crafted Feeding of the Multitude, where Jesus’ followers discretely turn their backs whilst He transforms five loaves and two fishes into a feast for 5000. If we retrace our steps to the three-light east window of Barnack’s Lady chapel, we will see two more miracles, the revival of Jairus’ daughter from her deathbed and Lazarus from his tomb (1869). For once, this is not an ‘Argles' window but funded by Ellen, the widow of Henry Neville (1809-1861) and the creation of John Clayton and Alfred Bell of London.

Jesus the story-teller emerges at Sutton. The three-light window of St Michael’s and All Angels’ chancel contains the parable of the Good Samaritan by London-based glass-makers, Thomas Cox and Sons. It was erected by Reverend William Hopkinson, vicar of Sutton, in 1864, in memory of his uncle.

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Ufford: Feeding the 5000

being tended by a Samaritan, a member of a race that Jews despised. In the distance, a priest and Levite [law-maker] scurry by on the other side of the road. The moral of the tale is that we should treat everyone, irrespective of background or beliefs, as our neighbour and that we should love our neighbours as ourselves.

When Christ told this story, he had already incurred the wrath of the Pharisees [religious elite] for criticising their hypocrisy and foretelling the destruction of the Temple, in Jerusalem. Jesus infuriated them even further by befriending a Samaritan woman of dubious reputation, an encounter that is described 38

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Barnack: Jairus’ daughter

in the window hidden behind by Peakirk’s organ.

And so, we move on to Christ’s Passion during the week leading up to His martyrdom. We have no surviving Tribland scenes of His triumphal ride into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday; or of His final meal with His disciples on the evening of His betrayal by his disciple, Judas Iscariot, and arrest [Maundy Thursday]. Our only known Last Supper (by the O’Connors, c.1850) portrayed Christ blessing the bread and wine, once graced Peakirk’s north aisle. It was extracted, in 1952, in favour of the ‘St Pega window’ and was consigned to the brick building in the churchyard.

Barnack: Raising of Lazarus

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Right Helpston: Christ-in-Majesty Left: Peakirk: The lost Last Supper Below: Peakirk: The Crucifixion

Sutton: The Good Samaritan

Twentieth-century treasures We stay in Peakirk for the Crucifixion, where the splendid, five-light east window depicts Christ flanked by the Virgin Mary and St John, while a regal St Pega (complete with coronet) and St Peter (brandishing his keys) make up the quinity. High in the arch are some of Christ’s Instruments of Passion (pillar, scourge, robe, ladder, dice, hammer and pincers, ladder, nails and Judas’ moneybag). We are told that this tour de force is attributed to Charles Kempe and Company for his rebus, a tiny wheat-sheaf, sits near the hem of Pega’s garment.

But look closer and you will see that it contains a rook or castle chessman, indicating that it was, in fact. the work of Walter Tower, who took over Kempe’s firm, after his death in 1907. The window was commissioned by relatives of

Reverend Edward James, curate and rector of Peakirk for 59 years (1853-1912) and was completed in 1914. Reverend Sweeting, Rector of Maxey noted, in 1868, that ‘All windows in the body of [Peakirk] church are filled with stained glass’, leaving us to wonder what this one’s predecessor looked like!

Argles’ east window at Barnack offers The Deposition [Jesus’ removal from the Cross], but Tribland is completely devoid of vignettes of His entombment and re-appearance before his disciples after the Resurrection. So, we conclude our tour at Helpston, with Francis Skeat’s dramatic and vibrant portrait of Christ-inMajesty, a larger-than-life figure holding an orb in His left hand, while His right is raised in blessing and his feet rest on the world. It bears message, ‘In loving memory of Ralph Jackson Whitehead (1900-1969) given by his wife and family’. Installed in 1984,

hopefully, it will continue to uplift and inspire generations of churchgoers and visitors alike just as its medieval counterparts brightened up the daily days of worshippers struggling to eke out a living 600 years ago or more.

There is so much more that I would like to show you given the time and space. For example, in Peakirk chancel, there is an impressive memorial to Reverend Faithfull’s son, Lieutenant Francis William Alexander Faithfull, who was killed at Ypres in 1915, and, in the north aisle, a thoroughlymodern St Pega holding up a model of her church (1952).

Since, photographs cannot do any of our windows justice, viewing is highly recommended.

Barnack, Helpston, Peakirk and redundant but dearly-loved Ufford churches usually are open during daylight hours and Sutton on the first Wednesday of each month from 10.30 until noon. T

Need to know more?

Roger Rosewell’s Shire Library: Stained Glass (2012) and Pitkin Publishing’s Stained Glass (2017) make good introductory reading. For the local enthusiasts, Paul Sharpling’s Fragile Images (2016) is a handy (but heavy) travelling companion. The relevant extracts from the New Testament can found online.

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Northborough Indoor Bowls Club What a lovely day we all had yesterday at the Graham Swan memorial competition.

We tried something completely different with 40 players in a random fours competition. Everyone played in a different bowling position, with different teams members on different mats in each game. A great way to meet and chat with lots of people. Well done to Norma and Conor who came 1st and 2nd (and to Bob who must try harder!)

Photo: McDonalds

McDonalds Littering

All money raised will be going to St. Benedict's Church in Glinton.

Farmer Tom The technology is available, and as soon as McDonalds UK start printing car registration numbers on takeaway packaging, this constant tide of littering will stop. Come on guys - what a Christmas gift to the countryside (and taxpayer) that would be!

Foul Problem Judy Staines I am a Glinton dog owner and as such I am disgusted to see that we have someone in the village who is allowing their dog to foul the pavements and is not picking up. On a short walk to the doctor's this morning, we had to dodge not one, not two, but THREE piles of stinking, soggy mess which look as if they've been left by the same dog.

They'd been trodden in and tracked along a metre or so of pavement, making things worse. If I see who is doing this, they will be reported to the dog warden. We dog owners get enough stick as it is, without one of our number adding to the problem.

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Photo: Northborough Walk

Wow! Our longest walk yet... 9,500 steps!

Anne Lees Wonderful sunny morning. We started in Northborough and did a circular walk to Market Deeping, stopping off for a coffee half way. We made a new friend this week too - lovely to meet you, Yvonne. Then we worked our arms as well, at Northborough park.

One of the most enjoyable walks so far - thanks, ladies. I'm feeling invigorated!

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THE ARTS SOCIETY PETERBOROUGH

LECTURES 9 January

Modigliani: Passion, Paris and Paintings This lecture looks at the life of Modigliani. When he arrived in Paris in 1906, at the age of 20, he was ready for life in Europe’s most exciting city. Not only did he meet the leading artists of the day, including Picasso and Diego Rivera and the sculptor Brancusi, but also the writers, philosophers and leaders of avant-garde society, Max Jacob, and Jean Cocteau.

He was known as the last Bohemian, a gentlemen and a true aristocrat. Plagued by illness and the inevitability of an early death, he did everything in excess, from his treatment of women, to his drinking and drug habits. Despite that, he left a legacy of original portraits, graceful nudes and sculptures of haunting beauty, which speak to us movingly of the passion and energy of his short, eventful life.

13 February

The Bayeux Tapestry: The World’s Oldest Comic Strip This lecture will present in detail the historical, cultural and artistic aspects of that unique masterpiece, the Bayeux Tapestry, which provides posterity with such a startling testimonial of peoples’ lives in the late Viking age.

Everyone is aware about “1066 and all that” without, necessarily, knowing the exact facts about this momentous event.

12 March

Contemporary Art and the English Stately Home This lecture discusses the recent proliferation of contemporary art on display in Britain’s stately homes and parklands. Focusing on works at notable estates, such as Blenheim Palace, Chatsworth House and Houghton Hall, it explores the fascinating dialogue between landscape, architecture and the vibrant art of today.

Among the major international artists it looks at are Ai Weiwei, Barbara Kruger and James Turrell, as well as Turner Prize winners, Antony Gormley, Damien Hirst and Richard Long.

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Through a Glass Darkly This lecture explores the way in which artists over the centuries have included transparent glass objects in their paintings, taking huge delight in capturing the shadows and reflections seen within the glass, as well as displaying their skill in portraying what lies behind and beyond. It will include the remarkable depiction of glass objects in Roman wall-paintings; works by artists such as Titian, Veronese and Caravaggio - where both the Gods of Olympus and the disciples are seen drinking out of fragile Venetian cristallo - and the proliferation of glass drinking vessels in Dutch still-life paintings.

14 May

Roaring Twenties: Art, Design and High Society This lecture looks at this period of enormous vitality in art and design, which followed the dark days of the Great War. Fashionable society was immortalised by portraitists like John Lavery and Cecil Beaton who brilliantly captured the glamour of the age. Leisure, pleasure and the excitement of jazz were portrayed in paintings by Burra and Roberts, while the speed of the city and travel were explored in work by McKnight Kauffer and Nevinson. Furniture and decoration showed the influence of Cubism, Vorticism and other styles associated with the avant-garde, while events like the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb ushered in an obsession with all things Egyptian and Oriental.

Women wore fur coats and cloche hats, donned new boyish fashions and had short, cropped hair. Men drove fast cars, mixed cocktails and smoked American cigarettes. Society ate in new restaurants like The Trocadero, danced the Charleston in ballrooms like the Savoy, and drank in clubs like the Embassy and the Café de Paris. Valentino, Tallulah Bankhead, and Noel Coward emerged as major celebrities through the growing popularity of cinema and the stage.

This lecture aims to conjure up the energy and originality of the decade and to explore the lives of its leading figures and examples of its most innovative art and design.

Time: 10.45 – 11.45am (coffee from 10.15am) Cost: Try it for free. The Fleet, Old Fletton PE2 8DL E: committee@the-arts-society-peterborough.org.uk T: 01733 767539 www.the-arts-society-peterborough.org.uk

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Thursday 2 January

Motivational Coach

Helpston WI 7:30pm in the village hall Come and start your New Year well with Bev Thorogood, a motivational coach who helps women find balance in mind, body and spirit.

13 January

Nature Tots Ferry Meadows. A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group. Each session has a nature theme and will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and songtime. 10:00 11:30am. ÂŁ3.50. 2yrs+

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13 January

Wild Home Educator Session Ferry Meadows. Two-hour sessions on the second Monday of every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, and a different theme: This month is using maps. Activities to include a compass challenge and photo orienteering.1:15 3:15pm. £5.50. Aimed at KS2.

Friday 17 January

Glinton Horticultural Society: 'Clematis The Queen of the Climbers', a talk by Geoff Hodge, in the Village Hall at Glinton, 7.30pm.

27 January

Nature Tots

Thursday 6 Febrary

Helpston WI Talk

7:30pm in the village hall Nicola Dela-Croix will share what she's experienced and learned from her work as our local funeral celebrant.

Friday 21 February

Glinton Horticultural Society: 'Digging for Victory' A talk by Twigs Way, in the Village Hall at Glinton, 7.30pm.

10 February

Nature Tots

Ferry Meadows. A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group. Each session has a nature theme and will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and songtime.

10:00 - 11:30am.£3.50. 2yrs+

Ferry Meadows. A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group. Each session has a nature theme and will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and song time. 10 - 11.30am. £3.50 per particpating child 2yrs+

Friday 31 January

10 February

Glinton Community Association Bingo Evening Eyes down at 7pm.

3 February

Older Persons' Care presentation Interested in older persons’ care, and living at home longer? Then make a note that Glinton Friendship Club is having a presentation by Peterborough City Council at 10.45am at Glinton Village Hall. Please ring Barbara first, on 01733 253078; this follows a presentation given to the Parish Council last month. You will be amazed what can be available to support your ambition to live at home for as long as possible.

Wild Home Educator Session Ferry Meadows will be running 2 hour sessions on the second Monday of every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme:This month is Once upon a time, aimed at KS1. Activities to include exploring the properties of materials by making homes for the 3 little pigs made from natural materials, considering the insulating properties of natural materials to insulate a bowl of porridge and using their senses to complete a sensory scavenger hunt.

1:15 - 3:15pm. £5.50. KS 1 15 February

February half term holiday trail Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for clues as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. 10am - 3pm. £1 per trail sheet & prize.

All ages.

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24 February

Come along and try a mix of bushcraft activities and find out how to survive outside. 10am - 1pm. £14 per child. 8+

A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group.

Each session has a nature theme and will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and song time. 10 - 11:30am. £3.50 per particpating child. 2yrs+

Nene Park Survival Challenge

19 February

Wild Wednesday

Nature Tots

Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts.This is a drop in event, no booking required, just come along on the day.

10am - 2pm. Donations welcome All ages.

21 February

Bird box making Come and make a nest box for our feathered friends with the team at Ferry Meadows to take home with you and provide a home for the birds in your garden.

All materials and tools provided.Parental supervision will be required. Maximum 2 children per adult.

10:30am - 12noon. £7 per box 8+

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church Diary

8 January - 6pm

St. Pega’s Patronal Evensong Led by Reverend Mark-Aaron Tisdale Avril Lumley Prior Once again, you all are warmly invited to join us in celebrating the Patronal Festival of St Pega, who reputedly died in Rome on 8 January 719. Those of you who attended last year will remember the ethereal voice of Dr Sam Graper

singing a Latin anthem, composed in Pega’s honour by the monks of Crowland way back in the thirteenthcentury.

Well, Sam is returning by popular request and, after an English translation and medieval vignettes from Pega’s life have been read, she will repeat her performance. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. A treat not to be missed . . .

Tuesday 24 December

Saturday 4 January & Saturday 1 February

Etton will be welcoming villagers to the Christmas Eve service of nine lessons and carols, telling the Nativity story. If you would like to read, dress up as a nativity character or just come along, you will be made welcome. Mulled wine and mince pies will be available afterwards in the church.

Benefice Prayer Breakfast in Botolph’s Barn every 1st Saturday of the month.

Christmas Eve Service

Sunday 29 December

Benefice Prayer Breakfast

Saturday 25 January & Saturday 22 February

Coffee Mornings

St Botolph's - Helpston Church invites everyone to the regular monthly Coffee Mornings held in the Church from 10am until 12 noon.

Benefice Communion Service 10.30am, being held at Etton.

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CHURCH NEWS

Anglican Church Directory Priest in Charge: Revd Dave Maylor......................................... 01780 740234 dmaylor@btinternet.com Lay Pastoral Minister: Mary Gowers ....................................... 01780 740097 Reader: Su Fletcher ................................................................... 01780 740034 Reader: Mike Mills ..................................................................... 01780 740285 Benefice Administrator: Rachel Wright ................................... 07425 144998 beneficeadministrator@parishnews-online.co.uk Bainton Churchwarden: John Wreford .................................... 01780 740362 Bainton Churchwarden: Michael Perkins ................................. 07587 240607 Barnack Churchwarden: David Laycock .................................. 01780 740267 Barnack Churchwarden: John Ward ........................................ 01780 740016 Helpston Churchwarden: Clive Pearce .................................... 01733 253494 Ufford Church Enquiries: Peter and Sally Hudson .................. 01780 740475 Church Organist Barnack/Bainton: Elizabeth Snowball ......... 07821 460505 Barnack Messy Church: Julie Stanton ..................................... 01780 749123 Rev Dave Maylor ........................................................................ 01780 740234 Barnack Coffee Stop: Carol Pickering ..................................... 01780 740438 Barnack Little Lambs Group: Julie Stanton ............................ 01780 749123 Barnack Men’s Breakfast: Mike Mills ....................................... 01780 740285 David Laycock ............................................................................ 01780 740267 CHURCH ADDRESSES:

St John the Baptist Church, Main Street, Barnack PE9 3DN St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Bainton PE9 3AF St Botolph’s Church, Church Street, Helpston PE6 7DT All Saints Church, Church Road, Wittering PE8 6AF St Andrew’s Church, Main Street, Ufford PE9 3BH St Stephen, Main Rd., Etton PE6 7DA St Peter, Main St. Maxey PE6 9HF St Pega, Chestnut Close, Peakirk PE6 7NH | Glinton St Benedict, High St., Glinton PE6 7JN St Andrew Church St., Northborough PE6 9BN

St. Pega’s Church Quiz to raise money for the Roof Replacement Fund On Saturday, 12 October Stan and Robert, our Village Hall Quizmasters, came out of retirement to host a quiz to raise funds for St. Pega’s Church Roof Replacement. The evening was a great success and at half-time Fish and Chips were delivered for all to enjoy.

An amazing £351.00 was raised for the Roof Fund. The four members of the winning team were Adrian, Marianna and David Rostron and Dominic Wright.

Many thanks for the help and support from all who attended.

Pictured, left to right: Adrian Rostron, Quiz Master Robert Moss, David Rostron and Dominic Wright.

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CHURCH NEWS

chats in old churches BARNACK

We are delighted to announce the third in our popular ‘Chats in Old Churches’ series. This will take place at St John the Baptist’s Church, Barnack, on Tuesday 25 February from 10.30am until noon.

Described by Charles O’Brien, in his Buildings of England as ‘Without doubt one of the most rewarding churches in the area’, Barnack is a cathedral in miniature. Here, you will discover well over a 1000 years of history, including a complete late tenthcentury tower with a curious throne-like seat, a unique eleventh-century sculpture of Christ-in-Majesty, exquisite stained-glass dating from the fifteenth to the twentieth century, noble knights,

illustrious rectors, heroes and villains and lots, lots more.

A tour of the church and graveyard by a knowledgeable guide, refreshments and a gentle musical interlude are included and there will be plenty of time for you to explore independently.

Fill-dyke February can be very fickle weather-wise, but with a brand-new boiler recently installed, Barnack church will be as warm as the welcome. Hope to see you there . . .

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CHURCH NEWS SERVICES

NewYear Jan St John the Baptist Barnack St Mary’s Bainton

St Botolph’s Helpston All Saints Wittering St Stephen Etton

St Peter Maxey

St Benedict Glinton

St Andrew Northborough

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Sun 5 Jan 9.30am Parish Communion with Children’s Church

church

Services

Sun 12 Jan 9.30am Parish Communion 4.00pm Messy Church

Sun 19 Jan 9.30am Parish Communion with Children’s Church

Sun 26 Jan 10.30am Morning Praise with Children’s Church

4.30pm

9am

4.30pm

9am

Taize Service

Parish Communion

BCP Evensong

Parish Communion

10.45am All Age Praise

10.45am Parish Communion with Children’s Church

10.45am All Age Communion 6.00pm Informal Service

10.45am Parish Communion with Children’s Church

10.30am

10.30am

10.30am

10.30am

Parish Communion

Morning Praise

Parish Communion

Morning Praise

No Service

Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

10am Parish Praise Mark Hotchkin 9am Morning Prayer Derek Harris

9am All age Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

8am

10am Family Service Village Hall M Hotchkin and F Skillman

No Service

9am Holy Communion BCP Rev'd Mark-Aaron

10.30am

10.30am

10.30am

9.30am

Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

Parish Praise Mark Hotchkin

Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

Parish Worship Derek Harris

9am

10.30am

9am

Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

All Age Praise Freda Skillman

Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

10.30am Family Communion Praise Rev'd MarkAaron and Freda Skillman

6pm

10.30am

11am

11am

Evensong Rev'd Mark-Aaron

Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

Morning Prayer Derek Harris

Parish Worship Derek Harris

SERVICES

Feb/Mar

Sun 2 Feb

Sun 9 Feb

Sun 16 Feb

9.30am

9.30am

9.30am

St John the Baptist Barnack

Parish Communion with Children’s Church

St Mary’s Bainton

4.30pm

Parish Communion

All Saints Wittering

St Stephen Etton

St Peter Maxey

Messy Church 9.00am

4.30pm

9am

BCP Evensong

Parish Communion

4.00pm

Parish Taize Service Communion

St Andrew Northborough

St Pega Peakirk

10.45am

Morning Praise with Children’s Church

All Age Praise

All Age Communion

10.30am

10.30am

10.30am

10.30am

Parish Communion

Morning Praise

Parish Communion

Morning Praise

9am Morning Prayer Derek Harris

Informal Service

No Service

9am All Age Holy Communion Rev'd MarkAaron 10.30am

Holy Communion Rev'd MarkAaron

Benefice Ash Wednesday Service

No Service

No Service

9am

10.30am

11am United Parish Worship with St. Pega's Derek Harris

9am

10.30am

9am

Holy Communion Rev'd MarkAaron

All Age Praise Freda Skillman

Holy Communion Rev'd MarkAaron

10.30am Holy Communion Rev'd MarkAaron

No Service

Holy Communion BCP Rev'd MarkAaron

Holy Communion Rev'd MarkAaron

11am Morning Prayer Derek Harris

Sun 1 Mar 9.30am Parish Communion with Children’s Church 4.30pm Taize Service 10.45am All Age Praise 10.30am

No Service

Parish Communion

No Service

Parish Praise Mark Hotchkin

No Service

Morning Prayer Derek Harris

10am

10am

Parish Praise Mark Hotchkin

Evensong Rev'd MarkAaron

Parish Communion with Children’s Church

Family Service Village Hall M Hotchkin & F Skillman

Holy Communion Rev'd MarkAaron

6pm

7.30pm

8am

10am Parish Praise Mark Hotchkin

6.00pm

Wed 26 Feb

10.45am

Parish Communion with Children’s Church

10.45am

10.30am St Benedict Glinton

10.30am

Parish Communion with Children’s Church

10.45am St Botolph’s Helpston

Sun 23 Feb

CHURCH NEWS

9am

10.30am No Service

10.30am Family Communion Praise Rev'd MarkAaron& Freda Skillman

9am No Service

No Service United Parish Worship with St. Benedict's in Glinton

Holy Communion Rev'd MarkAaron

Holy Communion Rev'd MarkAaron

6pm No Service

Evensong Rev'd MarkAaron

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By Rachael Leverton

TRIBUNE GARDEN WITCH HAZEL

Witch Hazel January is a great time to plant deciduous trees and at this time of year a tree with added winter interest is always a welcome sight. Enter the witch hazel. These lovely trees with their citrus-scented spidery flowers are widely sold in garden centres as container-grown plants Look for plants with a number of evenly distributed well-placed branches and avoid those showing signs of stress, damage or disease.

Ideally choose an open, sunny position in the garden. They also work well if planted next to pathways and doors where you can enjoy their gorgeous scent on wintery days. Avoid very shady sites though or the plant may become straggly Witch hazels need free-draining soil that doesn’t dry out in summer. A light soil mixed with plenty of organic matter, such as well-rotted manure or compost, is best. They will also grow on heavier clay soils but make sure that as well as digging in plenty of organic matter you ensure good drainage by planting on a slight mound, about 25-30cm (10in-1ft) high and 1m (3½ft) in diameter. The only soil witch hazels won’t tolerate is a shallow chalky soil. And make sure you don’t plant them out if the ground is waterlogged.

Witch hazels grow slowly but eventually make large spreading shrubs.

They aren’t fond of pruning so make sure you leave enough space around your plant for it can develop naturally. Make sure they are well-watered throughout the first couple of springs and summers as they take a long time to fully establish and lack of moisture can cause flowers to drop.

They don’t need regular feeding but applying a top dressing of a general in late winter or early spring will help young plants to grow.

Happy New Year and Happy Gardening!

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Remembrance Day Parades Morag Sweeney We are sure you will agree that our village young people looked wonderful during our Remembrance Day Parades earlier this month, what amazing young people we have in our villages. Many thanks to the HELCATS for marshalling our Helpston Parade.

Photo: Remembrance Parade

Photo: Etton Rubbish

A Bridge Too Far John Parsonage When you stop to take a photo on the Etton bridge and decide to get out and pick up 2-3 obvious cans and 5 minutes later you have picked up this little lot! Unfortunately I couldn’t get the two smashed ones buried in the grass which would be lethal to dogs paws or bare hands.

Photo: Maxey Classic Car

Charity Cheque Maxey Classic Car and Bike Show Tonight the Maxey Charity Club handed over a cheque to a fantastic local charity. Thank you for supporting the Car Show and helping us to help others

Photo - Jacqueline Stockman - Early morning in Glinton

HAPPY NEW YEAR "New year—a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately we write it. The choice is ours."

Alex Morritt

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PLANNING

APPLICATIONS

 BAINTON

Single storey extension to outbuilding to form enlargement of garage at Blue Boar: Awaiting decision

 BARNACK

Proposed first floor extension at 7 Bainton Road: Awaiting decision Extension to existing work place at 30 - 32 Station Road: Awaiting decision T501204 Ash - Fell at Land Adjacent 4 Owen Close: Awaiting decision Proposed access tracks for tree and shrub business at Land To The West Of Uffington Road: Awaiting decision The development seeks to supply electricity from energy stored in battery units and it comprises of two battery units, each accompanied by a transformer, as well as an inverter station that converts the power from DC to AC, sufficient to supply 3 MW of electricity at Land to the South of Wittering Ford Road: Permitted 1no. Externally illuminated fascia sign (item A). Details of the section of the letter to the wall. The Linolite details.

1no. double sided pictorial panel and header to existing bracket (item C). Section through the hanging sign. One new directional sign (Item D). Sections through amenity sign with illumination. One new directional sign (item E). Replacement of the double sided panel sign at the very rear of the site including the sectional details of this signage (Item K). Two sets of sign written lettering to wooden doors (item I). One transom panel (item H).

Brass lanterns x 6 at The Millstone Inn, Millstone Lane: Permitted Hedge on South side of rear garden to reduce by 2m max. Consisting of leylandii and yew. (Red) Leylandii hedge on West side of rear garden to reduce by 2 metres (blue) Leylandii hedge on east side of rear garden to reduce by 2 metres (matching east side) (yellow) at 23 Bishops Walk: Withdrawn by applicant

 CASTOR

Change of use from D2 Sports Centre to C2 use, comprising 24 assisted living units and ancillary Community Hub, the erection of a 68 bedroom care home with 6 staff apartments at second floor and associated parking and landscaping- resubmission at Woodlands Splash Lane: Awaiting decision Fell Elderflower at Vine House 25 Church Hill: Permitted Installation of a 11 panel/3.63kw solar PV system to flat roof of modern annex at Manor Farm House 5 Manor Farm Lane: Permitted Variation of condition C23 (drawings) and removal of conditions C14 (site security), C15 (Construction Management Plan), C17 (secure cycle parking) and C21 (Travel Plan) of planning permission 18/01634/R4FUL to amend the description to "Change of use from D2 sports centre to C2 use comprising of 24 assisted living 52

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units and an ancillary Community Hub, the erection of a 68-bedroom care home with six staff apartments at second floor, along with associated parking and landscaping" at Woodlands Splash Lane Castor: Withdrawn by applicant First floor side extension over existing loggia to form master en-suite at Hill House Mill Lane: Permitted Leylandii x 2 - Fell at The Grove, 19 Church Hill: Awaiting decision T.1 Sycamore - Light thin (approx 1:4) of crown to remove crossing / compromised branches and open up the crown. Also to carry out a light crown raise to remove small downward sweeping branches so that the crown begins at the large lateral limbs at 2 High Street: Permitted

 DEEPING

GATE

Single storey rear extension and alfresco dining extension at 2 Maxey View: Awaiting decision Erection of single storey infill extension at 99 Lincoln Road: Permitted Erection of a 3 bedroom dwelling at Land To The Front Of 27 Riverside: Refused First floor side extension and new external cladding at 17 Suttons Lane: Permitted

 ETTON

Proposed single storey front extension at 8 Edgson Villas Main Road: Awaiting decision Demolish existing non-insulated rendered porch and placing with insulated porch with oak detail and glazed sections at 20 Main Road: Awaiting decision T.1 Willow - Pollard. T.2 & T.3 Bird Cherry x 2 - Fell at Edgson House Main Road: Permitted

 GLINTON

Convert existing Coach House to dwelling, demolish existing lean-to garage and lean-to canopy. Erect one and a half storey rear extension and erection of 1.8 metre high close board fence at 16 Rectory Lane: Awaiting decision 4013 Prune Holly to clear building by 1m at 14 Rectory Lane: Awaiting decision (T1,T2) Ash Tree fell branch which has split from main tree , (T2,T3,T4,T5) Remove top 3m of Ash trees at 5 The Green: Awaiting decision Non-Material Amendment (alterations to windows and internal house layouts) to Planning Permission 17/01741/WCPP at 30B Lincoln Road: Determined T.1 Apple - fallen, remove. T.2 Greengage - dying, remove. T.3 Holly, remove. Replacement trees to be planted nearer to the eastern boundary hedge line at Forge Cottage 10 The Green: Permitted Proposed Single storey side extension to form Additional Room at 2 Saddlers Close: Permitted

APPLICATIONS

New two storey dwelling house and single storey double garage at 5 The Green: Permitted Variation of Condition C6 (hours of use of the development) of planning permission 17/01167/ FUL at The Blue Bell 10 High Street: Permitted To install electronic communications apparatus/ development ancillary to radio equipment housing on behalf of Telefonica UK Ltd and Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited at Etton Treatment Works, Waterworks Lane: Comments Erection of single storey rear extension at 21 Websters Close: Lawful

 HELPSTON

Rebuilding of west stone boundary wall at Barnside Cottage 15 Woodgate: Awaiting decision Construction of one dwellinghouse with associated parking and landscaping works at Land To Rear Of 3A And 5A West Street: Awaiting decision Proposed rear extension to bungalow to form kitchen/dining and utility at 9 Woodland Lea: Permitted

 MAXEY

(T1&T2) Fell Willow Tree and Fell Lombardy Poplar (T3) at 21 High Street: Awaiting decision Replacement windows and doors to front and side, refurbishment of porch canopies to front and side and installation of air source heat pump at Wisteria Farm 31 West End Road: Permitted

 NORTHBOROUGH

New Timber pergola, flooring finishes and repairs to picket fence at 4 Lincoln Road: Awaiting decision New Timber pergola, flooring finishes and repairs to picket fence at 4 Lincoln Road: Awaiting decision Non-material amendment to Alterations to windows and doors on planning permission 19/00776/HHFUL at 15 The Pingle: Awaiting decision T.1 Silver Birch - Remove small low lateral branch directly in contact with BT cable and reduce low lateral branch growing diagonally out towards the footpath, by removing duplicated branch back to forking break, leaving main branch attached.

 PILSGATE

Conversion of redundant Grade II Listed The Maltings, to provide holiday let accommodation for the Burghley Estate, internal modifications and minor demolition at Maltings House Burghley Park: Awaiting decision Proposed single storey extensions, including a detached opened fronted garage at The Old Nursery: Awaiting decision

PLANNING

Demolish the side extension and rebuild same dimensions, using the same materials - this due to severe foundation failure at Pilsgate Grange, Stamford Road: Awaiting decision T.1 Cherry - Selectively prune crown to clear house, raise over parking area, thin crown and reduce selected overlong branches as required, back to suitable secondary growing points, to shape crown accordingly.

T.2 Silver Birch - Dying - Fell & replace. T.3 Norway Maple - Raise crown to 3m agl. T.4 Rowan - Dead - Fell & replace. T.5 Lime - Raise crown to 3m agl and reduce low lateral branch endings, overhanging adjacent shrub beds, back to suitable secondary growing points over lawn as required. T.6 Hazel - Reduce and reshape accordingly, by approximately 1.5m. T.7 Magnolia Grandiflora - Reduce branch endings, to suitable secondary growing points, to clear garage by approximately 0.5/1m. T.8 Cherry - Reduce branch endings, to suitable secondary growing points, to clear house by approximately 1m at Hunters Hill, Lattimers Paddock: Permitted

 PEAKIRK

Single storey rear extension at 9 St Pegas Road: Awaiting decision Installation of two roof windows into main roof (not chapel buildings) at St Pegas Hermitage : Awaiting decision

 UFFORD

Proposed outbuilding at Land To Rear Of Highlands Marholm Road: Awaiting decision Construction of bin store, gates and associated walling to front at Highlands Marholm Road: Awaiting decision Conversion and minor alterations to the Dovecote (ancillary out building) to annexe at Barncot House Main Street: Awaiting decision Conversion and minor alterations to the Dovecote (ancillary out building) to annexe at Barncot House Main Street: Awaiting decision T 742600 Cherry tree - crown lifting to 5.2m over the highway and crown shaping away from the building. T 742604 Cypress - crown shaping to improve visibility.

T 742608 Cypress - Tree felling due to poor vitality and low amenity value at Verge Adjacent To Hall Farm House, Main Street: Awaiting decision Demolition of conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension. Two storey and first floor extension to existing garage for use as annexe at Nut Tree Cottage Main Street: Permitted Replacement Cricket Pavilion at Ufford Hall Main Street: Permitted Proposed new canopy over existing front door and new side window at Orient House Main Street: Permitted Robinia pseudoacacia - Fell at Newport Barn House, Main Street: Permitted

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TRIBUNE DIRECTORY

 Bainton Church

Richard Hardy, Churchwarden ............................. 01780 740505 John Wreford, Churchwarden............................... 01780 740362 Mary Gowers, Lay Pastoral Minister .................... 01780 740097 Dave Maylor, Priest in Charge ............................. 01780 740234 Elizabeth Snowball, Organist .............................. 07821 460505

 Bainton & Ashton Parish Council

Catherine Franks, Clerk......................................... 01780 765984 Graham Fletcher, Chairman.................................. 01780 740034 Richard Harris, Vice Chairman.............................. 01780 740886 Susie Lucas............................................................. 01780 740159 Cliff Stanton............................................................ 01780 749123

 Barnack Bowls Club

Phil Collins ............................................................. 01780 740124

 Barnack Church

Dave Maylor, Priest in Charge ............................. 01780 740234 John Ward, Churchwarden .................................. 01780 740016 David Laycock, Churchwarden ............................ 01780 740267 Elizabeth Snowball, Organist .............................. 07821 460505

 Barnack Coffee Stop

Carol Pickering ...................................................... 01780 740438

 Barnack Community Association

Roy Chowings ....................................................... 01780 740755

 Barnack Cricket Club

William Armitage, Chairman................................. 01780 740749

 Barnack Home from Home Club

Diane Wright, Manager......................................... 07847 956602

 Barnack Men’s Breakfast

Mike Mills................................................................ 01780 740285 David Laycock ....................................................... 01780 740267

 Barnack Messy Church

Rev Dave Maylor ................................................... 01780 740234 Julie Stanton ........................................................ 01780 749123

 Barnack Parish Council

Barnack Parish Council e-mail..............clerk@barnack-pc.gov.uk Chairman, Harry Brassey ...................................... 01780 740115 Vice Chair, Margaret Palmer ................................ 01780 740988 Phil Broughton ...................................................... 01780 740379 Ivor Crowson ......................................................... 01780 740430 David Laycock ....................................................... 01780 740267 Martin Bloom ........................................................ 01780 740966 Clerk, Susie Caney ................................................ 07595 377236

 Benefice Administrators/ Lay Readers

Rachel Wright ........................................................ 07425 144998 Dick Talbot ............................................................. 01778 342581 Licensed Readers, Derek Harris............................ 01733 574311 Freda Skillman ....................................................... 01778 380903 Mark Hotchkin........................................................ 01778 347847 Mike Mills................................................................ 01780 740285

 Botolph’s Barn

Kate Hinchliff ......................................................... 07745 116621

 British Legion

Max Sawyer ........................................................... 01780 765507

 Bus & Train Services

Delaine Bus Services ............................................ 01778 422866 Stagecoach ............................................................ 01733 207860 Train Services ......................................................... 0845 7484950 54

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 Choirs

Benefice, Simon Richards Singers (Glinton) Choirmaster .............................. 01778 341686

 Cubs, Brownies, Scouts & Rainbows

Helpston Explorer Scouts, Nick Drewett...................................... ....................................................01778 348107 / 07900 585072 Helpston Scouts, Mark Crookes........................... 07808 633018 Helpston Cub Scouts, Paula Metharam............... 07896 163598 Helpston Rainbow Guides, Julia Mason.............. 07780 688542 Helpston Brownie Guides, Morag Sweeney....... 07801 357701 Helpston Guides, Nicola Kerr............................... 07739 098113 Helpston Beaver Scouts, Alison Cook.................. 07437 909735 Glinton Brownies.................................................... 01778 346668 1st Glinton Rainbow Leader, Sally Nash.............. 01733 254174 Northborough Guides, Jane Knott, ................... 01778 345101 Barnack Little Lambs Group, Julie Stanton.......... 01780 749123

 Deeping Gate Parish Council

Jane Hill, (Chair) .................................................... 01778 343066 Phil Thompson, Vice Chairman............................ 01778 346619 Geoff Purllant......................................................... 01778 344288 Janet Lill.................................................................. 01778 342647 Nicola Kerr.............................................................. 07739 098113 Sandra Hudspeth................................................... 01778 343735 Diane Templeton, Clerk: E: clerk@deepinggate-pc.gov.uk ................................................................................ 07879 043785

 Doctors and hospitals

Peterborough City Hospital ................................. 01733 678000 Deeping Practice (Main line) ................................ 01778 579000 (Appointments only).............................................. 01778 579001 Glinton Surgery ..................................................... 01733 252246

 Etton Church (St Stephen’s)

Rector: Mark-Aaron Tisdale................................... 01733 252359 Anne Curwen, Churchwarden .............................. 01733 253357

 Etton Parish Council

Fred Morton, Chair ............................................... 01733 252912 Emma Tajar, Clerk ................................................. 01733 234542

 Friendship / Welcome Clubs

Glinton Friendship Club, Pam Kounougakis........ 01733 252018 Maxey Welcome Club, Robert Ford, ................. 01778 346288

 Friends of Chernobyl Children (FOCC)

Cecilia Hammond ................................................. 07779 264591

 Glinton Church (St Benedict’s)

Rector, Rev Mark-Aaron B. Tisdale ...................... 01733 252359 Churchwarden, Veronica Smith, ......................... 01733 252019 PCC Secretary, Shirley Hodgkinson, ................... 01733 252351 PCC Treasurer, Simon Richards, .......................... 01778 341686 Bell Ringers, Mike Goodall.................................... 01733 253469

 Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice ...................................................... 0870 1264024

 Glinton Parish Council

Chair, John Holdich OBE, ................................... 01733 253078 Clerk, Mr John Haste, ........................................... 01733 252833

 Helpston Church (St Botolph’s)

Priest in Charge, Dave Maylor, ........................... 01780 740234 Church Warden, Clive Pearce, ............................ 01733 253494

 Helpston Helcats

E: Helpstoncommunityactivityteam@gmail.com Facebook: @Helpstoncommunity Phil Roberts............................................................ 07925 720195 Emma Long............................................................ 07827 297053

TRIBUNE DIRECTORY

 Helpston Lawn Tennis Club

David Packer ......................................................... 07766 600694

 Helpston Parish Council

Joe Dobson (Chair) ............................................... 01733 252192 Sydney Smith Clerk .............................................. 01733 252903 Rosemary Morton Vice ......................................... 01733 252243

 Horticultural Societies

John Best - Glinton................................................ 01778 342115 Debbie Martin - Barnack Show............................. 01780 740048 Kirsty Scott - Peakirk ............................................. 01733 253952

 Langdyke Countryside Trust

Richard Astle ......................................................... 01733 252376

 Maxey Church (St Peter’s)

Rector, Rev Mark-Aaron B. Tisdale ...................... 01733 252 359 Mandy Loveder Bell Tower Captain .................... 01778 343100 Michael Loveder Churchwarden .......................... 01778 343100 Tina Lapinskis, Maxey Sunday School ................. 01778 347280

 Pre and After School Clubs (cont.)

Julie Stanton, Little Lambs ................................... 01780 749123 Kirsty Wislawski. Manager, Sunflower Seed Pre-School, Church Street, Northborough .............................. 01733 253685

 Rotary Club

Al Good Rotary Club ............................................ 01733 252064

 Schools and Education

Mike Sandeman, AMVC Head ............................ 01733 252235 Rachel Simmons, John Clare Primary Head ........................................................ 01733 252332 Neil Fowkes, Barnack C of E Primary .................. 01780 740265 Craig Kendall, Peakirk-cum-Glinton Primary School Head ............................................ 01733 252361 Mr S Mallott, Northborough Primary Head ........................................................ 01733 252204 Maureen Meade, Peterborough Adult Learning ...................................................... 01733 761361

 Ufford Church Enquiries

 Maxey Parish Council

Peter and Sally Hudson ........................................ 01780 740475

 Neighbourhood Watch

Keith Lievesley (Chairman) ................................... 01780 740679 ......................................................keith.lievesley@btinternet.com David Chadwick..................................................... 01780 740893 ..............................................................david@chadsonline.co.uk Frieda Gosling........................................................ 01780 740343 ............................................................friedagosling@yahoo.co.uk Paul Wilde.............................................................. 07960 018148 ...................................................................paul@worldofskills.com Margaret Sargent .................................................. 01780 749482 ........................................................................m55arg@gmail.com Susie Caney (Clerk)................................................ 07595 377236 ...................................................................clerk@ufford-pc.gov.uk

Lynne Yarham, Chair ............................................. 01778 343077 Dick Talbot, Clerk .................................................. 01778 342581 Dick Wilkins, Maxey .............................................. 01778 348368

 Northborough Church (St Andrew’s)

Rector: Mark- Aaron Tisdale................................. 01733 252359 Polly Beasley, Churchwarden ............................... 01778 380849 Jane Knott, Churchwarden .................................. 01778 345101 Freda Skillman, Licensed Reader ......................... 01778 380903 Carole Spinks, PCC Treasurer .................. ........... 01778 343585

 Northborough Parish Council

John Dadge, Chair ............................................... 01733 254145 Catherine Franks, Clerk .................clerk@northboroughpc.co.uk ................................................................................ 07748 637555

 Peakirk Church (St Pegas)

Rector: Mark- Aaron Tisdale................................. 01733 252359 Trish Roberts, Churchwarden ............................... 01733 253111 Sheila Lever, Churchwarden ................................. 01733 252416 Christine Dearman, PCC Secretary ..................... 01733 252404 Pauline Cooke, PCC Treasurer & Social Events ..................................................... 01733 253116

 Peakirk Parish Council

Angela Hankins, Clerk .......................................... 01733 253397 Henry Clark, Chair ................................................. 01733 253203

 Peterborough City Council

John Holdich OBE Peterborough ....................... 01733 253078 Peterborough City Council .................................. 01733 747474

 Ufford Parish Council

 Village Halls

Barnack Village Hall, Michelle Goodwin, ............ 01780 749337 Glinton, Bowls, Roy Pettitt.................................... 01733 252049 Glinton Village Hall Bookings, Sue Lane.............. 07923 475966 Glinton, Whist, Joyce Heathcote.......................... 01733 253790 Glinton, Whist, Peter Lake ................................... 01778 346749 Helpston Village Hall, Caryn Thompson ............. 01733 252232 Les Cunnington carpet bowls, Helpston ............ 01733 253832 Maxey Village Hall, Jacqui Barnard, .................... 07710 150587 Northborough Village Hall, Karen Cooper, ........ 01778 347464 Peakirk Village Hall bookings ............................... 07938 386226 Ufford Village Hall bookings, Mr Peter Grist....... 07887 634300

 Village Tribune

Editor, Tony Henthorn .......................................... 07590 750128 Design Team, Dimension 6000............................. 01733 772095

 Ward Councillors

 Police and Emergencies

Barnack David Over ............................................. 07920 160053 Glinton & Castor Peter Hiller & John Holdich ..................................................... 07920 160487

 Pre and After School Clubs

Janel Pike (Helpston WI) President....................... 01733 253834 Conney Varley (Helpston WI Secretary) .............. 01733 260558 Margaret Stafford (Glinton WI).............................. 01733 701268 Jenny Dunk (Glinton WI Secetary) ....................... 01775 630163 Sarah Thurlow (Glinton WI President).................. 01780 740342

Police - emergency calls ....................................... 999 Less urgent crimes ................................................ 101 Power Failure ......................................................... 0800 7838838 Samaritans .....................................................Freephone 116 123 Lucy Garwood, Helpston Playhouse pre-school ........................................... 01733 253243 Roz Sowinski, Helpston Before and After School Club............................... 01733 253243 Jennifer Rice, Peakirk Tots Toddler Group ............................................... 07515 364909

 Women’s Institute (WI)

 Youth Clubs

Kerrie Garner, Barnack Youth Club ...................... 01780 740118 Tina Lapinskis, Maxey Youth Club ....................... 01778 347280

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Fairdeal

Windows & Conservatories

A local business – based in Helpston

ALL MAKES OF CARS MOT TESTED

No obligation quotes A-rated windows as standard Timber windows made-to-measure Fascias & Soffits complete replacement Window & Door repairs Sealed Unit replacement CERTASS registered company

For vehicles in Class IV (up to 3000kg) We test, but don’t repair, so your MOT will be conducted in your best interest

Mon to Friday: 7:30am – 5:30pm Saturday: 7:30am – 12:30pm IPWFI Insurance-backed Guarantee

T: 01733 810 288

01733 253145 or 07951 480762

E: nbsanders@btconnect.com N B SANDERS Werrington Bridge Road Newborough, Peterborough PE6 7PR

We offer local pickup.

Courtesy car available (pre-booking required).

NORTHBOROUGH

Service and repairs to most makes and models up to 7.5 tons.

We supply and fit tyres, batteries and exhausts.

Our fully qualified staff are trained in electronic diagnostics, air-conditioning servicing, clutches and many other vehicle repairs.

01733 252611

E: greensgarage@btinternet.com 24 Church Street, Northborough (opposite Northborough School)

FAMILY RUN BUSINESS, ESTABLISHED IN THE VILLAGE FOR OVER 45 YEARS.