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Sep / Oct ENVIRONMENT2022 • HERITAGE • FARMING DIARY • VI Serving the villages of: Newborough, Ailsworth, Ashton, Bainton, Barnack, Castor, Deeping Gate, Etton, Glinton, Helpston, Marholm, Maxey, Northborough, Peakirk, Pilsgate, Southorpe and Ufford Calling all Tribland artists The Fens Newborougharound John Clare Festival HanglandsWildlife people NEW FEATURE TRIBLAND CALENDAR

VILLAGE TRIBUNE | WELCOME  Contributions: 07590 750128 e: villagetribuneeditor@me.com  Social media:  /groups/villagetribune  Website: www.villagetribune.org.uk tribune Size Per issue 6 issues 1/6 £45 £216 1/4 £70 £336 1/3 £85 £408 Half Page £110 £528 Full Page £199 £954 Issue Date Deadline Distributed 137 Nov/Dec 14/10/22 29/10/22 138 Jan/Feb 09/12/22 23/12/22 139 Mar/Apr 10/02/23 24/02/23 140 May/June 14/04/23 28/04/23 141 July/August 09/06/23 01/07/23 Tony FROM THE EDITOR 2 villagetribune  Advertising: Alison Henthorn 07702 640361 e: alisonhenthorn@btinternet.com GET INADVERTISINGTOUCH DEADLINESvillage tribune village www.villagetribune.org.uk As I (figuratively) put pen to paper for this latest issue, we have enjoyed (endured?) our longest sunny spell since that ‘never-ending’ summer of 1976 with record-breaking temperatures and drought conditions. As you will see from the photo of Tribland Twins, Arthur and Percy, visits to our neighbouring Norfolk beaches were definitely on the agenda!! Last night, it wasn’t the heat which kept me awake, but the sound of much-needed rain as it pounded against the windows – I know that our farming communities would have welcomed that – although a lot more is still needed. A huge ‘WELCOME!’ to our new readers in Newborough who will be receiving this copy of the Trib’ for the first time as we grow our readership to over 12,500 residents in 17 local villages. If you are responsible for ‘not for profit’ village associations and organisations, please send us details of your events and activities. The deadline for the next (November/ December) issue is Friday 7 October. Anyone wishing to advertise in this pre-Christmas edition should email us villagetribuneeditor@me.comat: or contact Alison on 07702 640361. Tribland Twins, Arthur and Percy having a splashing time at the beach

Editor - Tony Henthorn 35 Maxey Road, Helpston PE6 7DP T: 07590 750128 E: villagetribuneeditor@me.com The views expressed within this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the Editor. All copy is believed correct at time of print but no responsibility can be taken for errors and/or omissions. No part of this publication and/or website may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form without prior written permission of the Publisher. Permission is only deemed valid if approval is in writing. The Village Tribune own all rights to contributions, text and images, unless previously agreed to in writing. 4,500 copies of the Tribune are distributed free of charge in Ashton, Bainton, Barnack, Castor, Deeping Gate, Etton, Glinton, Helpston, Maxey, Northborough, Peakirk, Pilsgate, Southorpe & Ufford.  ETTON Anne Curwen The Coach House, Rectory Lane, Etton T: 01733 253357 E: acurwen@hotmail.com   UFFORD Sally Hullock 3 Hillside Close, sally@sallyhullocktraining.co.ukUfford T: 07795 565658  ASHTON Hilary Smith Thatched Cottage, Ashton E: hilly.smith@virgin.net  AILSWORTH Saqib Farooq 10 Peterborough Road, Castor PE5 saqib.farooq@peterborough.gov.uk7AX  CASTOR Saqib Farooq 10 Peterborough Road, Castor, PE5 7AX  MARHOLM Saqib Farooq 10 Peterborough Road, Castor, PE5 7AX Distribution  HELPSTON Clive Marsh Clive Marsh, 34 Maxey Road, clive.marsh815@btinternet.comHelpstonM:07511 011662  PILSGATE Sally Hullock 3 Hillside Close, sally@sallyhullocktraining.co.ukUfford T: 07795 565658  SOUTHORPE Daphne Williams The Old Dairy Barn, Main St. T: 01780 740511  GLINTON Shirley Hodgkinson 30 Websters Close, Glinton T: 01733 252351 E: hodgkinsons@talktalk.net  MAXEY Cllr Peter Hiller E: Peter.Hiller@peterborough.gov.uk  NORTHBOROUGH Polly Beasley 15 Claypole Drive, Northborough T: 01778 380849 E: polly.beasley@btinternet.com  PEAKIRK Trish Roberts 9 St Pegas Road On the cover ... 136 Sep / Oct 2022 issue:nextforDeadline14October2022 NEWSREGULARS&FEATURESAdvertising Sales - Alison Henthorn T 07702 640361 E: alisonhenthorn@btinternet.com village buneitr PUBLICATION DESIGN & LAYOUTS WEB DEVELOPMENT | IT SUPPORT CORPORATE BRANDING & MORE 01733 772095 | www.dimension6000.com  BARNACK Mike Mills 17 Bishops Walk, Barnack PE9 3EE T: 07523 312387 E: mills.mh@gmail.com  Rector Gary Alderson, Rector of Barnack with Ufford, Bainton, Helpston and Wittering 07503 975588 gary.aldersonwrites@gmail.com  villagetribune 3 2 From the Editor 2 Advertising / Deadlines 3 Contacts 4 Stay Safe 7-31 Village Views 17, 42, 46 Write Away 33 Farm Focus 35 Nature 37 Young Tribune 38-39 Heritage 40, 51 Environment 41 Village People 47 Sport 48 Taste Buds 52-57 Church News, inc Services 58 At Your Service 60-61 Tribune Diary 62-63 Tribune Directory 7 Tribland Art Calendar 43 Sue Ryder Starlight Hike 45 AssociationAnglo-French The wedding of Lauren Bennett and SaunbyAdamatStStephen’s. Sep / Oct 2022ENVIRONMENT • HERITAGE • FARMING DIARY • VI Serving the villages of: Newborough, Etton, Glinton, Helpston, Marholm, Maxey, Northborough, Peakirk, Pilsgate, Southorpe and UffordCalling all Tribland artists The Fens Newborougharound John Clare Festival HanglandsWildlife people NEW TRIBLANDFEATURECALENDAR (See page 9) CONTENTS | VILLAGE TRIBUNE

How to Protect Yourself STOP. THINK. CALL. If a family member or friend makes an unusual request on WhatsApp, always call the person to confirm their identity. You can report spam messages or block a sender within WhatsApp. Press and hold on the message bubble, select ‘Report’ and then follow the Neverinstructions.share your account’s activation code (that’s the six digit code you receive via SMS). If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud online at 0300oractionfraud.police.ukbycalling1232040.

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Other common WhatsApp scams to look out for: Verification Code Scam: If you receive a text message with a six-digit WhatsApp code that you were not expecting, you may be a target of the scam. It’s the kind of code you would need if you were setting up a new account or logging in to your existing account on a new Ifdevice.youhave not initiated this request, you should see this message as a red flag. It could be a fraudster trying to log in to your account.

Supermarket Scam: Scammers send out fake Tesco, Asda and Marks & Spencer vouchers on WhatsApp. The messages look like they have been sent by a thoughtful friend and designed to trick you into clicking on the link to claim the Onevoucher.such example is: "Hi, ASDA is giving away £250 Free Voucher to celebrate 68th anniversary, go here to get it. Enjoy and thank me later!" But the supermarket isn't giving out any £250 vouchers at all. There are two classic signs that this is a scam: the spelling and grammar mistakes and, if you type in the URL mentioned in the offer, you will see that the page does not exist on Asda.

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Whatsapp Scams Reach All-time High as Texting Tricksters Target Parents As a parent, one of your worst nightmares is receiving a mobile phone message from your child telling you they are in trouble. But while the instinct to help kicks in, hundreds of parents are being caught out by the current WhatsApp scam doing the rounds. The number of WhatsApp scams has rocketed by more than 2,000% in the last 12 months, according to recent analysis by Lloyds Bank. The latest has been dubbed the ‘Mum and Dad Scam’ and involves conartists convincing parents their children are in trouble and need a cash transfer. New data reveals this particular scam has been reported to Action Fraud 1,235 times between 3 February and 21 June this year and has cost users a total of £1.5 million – that’s an average of £1,950 per victim. Here’s how it works – the scammer will typically claim to be a family member and will usually begin the conversation with “Hello Mum” or “Hello Dad”. They will say that they are texting from a new mobile number as their phone was lost or damaged and will go on to ask for money to purchase a new phone or claim that they need money urgently to pay a bill. The criminal will supply their bank details for payment, with some coming back on multiple occasions until the victim realises they’ve been scammed.

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Wedding In other news, the new bench for the village green has been ordered and we hope to have it installed before the Tarmacwinter.isabout to submit some revised plans to PCC to allow the importation of further inert materials into Maxey quarry to assist with the restoration. As part of the plans, they hope to include a new wildlife viewing area and some new rights of way to increase the defined public access within the site. If approved, there is likely to be additional lorry traffic. However, lorry movements will be restricted as per the recent arrangements. Brief details are on the village notice board. Any queries please contact me and I will raise with Tarmac at the next liaison meeting.

The paths were weeded and edged; brass and silver cleaned; graves tidied; mowing completed; Memorials checked and stabilised where necessary; church spring cleaned inside, and preparation done for the wedding. Thank you to all our volunteers, your contribution to keeping the church maintained is much appreciated. A special thanks to Mandy and Mick Loveder from Maxey, who kindly joined us on the day to fix the bells. Afterwards, we enjoyed a BBQ in the sunshine and a few wellearned drinks! Talks are ongoing with Peterborough City Council about the repositioning and installation of our new village signs. Etton PC have requested a meeting on site to try to resolve the issues about the installation of the new signs. Curwen

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On Friday 22 July we welcomed Lauren Bennett and Adam Saunby and their families and guests to St Stephen’s for their wedding. After the heatwave earlier in the week the weather turned out to be fine and dry. The bride looked stunning, and the service was led beautifully by Canon Tim Alban-Jones from Peterborough cathedral. Afterwards, the wedding party enjoyed a wonderful reception at Burghley House, Stamford.

Finally, we will be collecting nonperishable goods for the food bank as part of our Harvest celebrations on the first Sunday in October. Any donations can be left in the telephone box, at the Coach House or handed to any of the PCC members.

What a fantastic response we had to our invitation to help at the annual church clean up.

10 villagetribune VILLAGE VIEWS | PEAKIRK Chair: Henry Clark Vice-Chair: Sally-Ann Jackson Emma Crowson David Fovargue Anne Tuley Clerk: Angela Hankins 253203 cllr.h.clark@eclipso.eu 253483 sajackson186@gmail.com 252200 peakirk.cllrcrowson@gmail.com 254227 peakirk.cllrfovargue@gmail.com 254114 peakirk.cllrtuley@gmail.com 253397 clerk@peakirk-pc.gov.uk For all Peakrik news, minutes and agendas visit:www.peakirkvillage.co.ukPEAKIRKPARISH COUNCIL The Council We had an uncontested election in May, at which the existing six councillors were re-elected. This means we have a vacancy for a councillor. If you are interested in helping to shape the future of Peakirk please contact the clerk or me. The Allotments The parish council has taken on a 10 year lease of the allotments in order to secure their future and make some improvements. In February we created a community orchard by planting four heritage apple trees and two greengages. So far, they have survived and maybe they’ll fruit next year. We have demarcated the plot by creating two dead hedges on the long sides and a beetle bank at one end. The allotments have no piped water supply, so with the help of PECT and a volunteer work party from BGL we erected a rainwater harvesting structure on 22 June . This has a capture area of 10 m² and tanks with a capacity of 4,000 litres. Unfortunately, it has hardly rained since, only collecting 5 watering cans of water which was given to the fruit trees. The water collected is for the use of all the plot holders. Climate Emergency We have an active climate emergency group who led on the orchard and the hallinwildlifealsoTheyharvesting.rainwaterhavecreatedahaventhevillagecarpark and improved the planting at the junction of St Pega’s Rd and Thorney Rd. They now have access to a thermal imaging camera, which, for instance allows you to see the surface temperature of buildings. If you want, in the winter, it will be able to take pictures of your house to show where the greatest heat loss is occurring, which could lead to improvements that would reduce your energy bill. PEAKIRK COUNCIL CORNER Henry Clark, Chairman I’M ALEX – PEAKIRK & NEWGLINTON’SPAPERBOY Contact me if you wish to include your house in my round. Prices are charged at the newspaper fee plus 40p delivery per day. Newspaper vouchers are available for further discounts. Monday–Friday between 7:30-8am Saturday between 8-8:30am Sunday between 8:30-9am (School holidays will be Saturday delivery times) t: 07900 023 001 | e: alexjamesgregg@icloud.com 10 The Green, Glinton

After a twenty-odd year lapse, I returned to the Club, which now met in the village of Marholm with its picturesque houses and backdrop of wheat fields. Country dancing in the heart of the English countryside! The atmosphere is just as convivial and I was delighted to reacquaint myself with two of the original members! Soon, I was learning lots of new dances and it was still terrific fun. There is no need to bring a partner (most members arrive alone) or any have previous experience since all the dances are walked through first and called as we go. Children over the age of ten are also welcome when accompanied by an adult. We usually dance to recorded music but there are ‘guest’ callers once a month and special events such as dance workshops, Christmas and Midsummer celebrations and the John Clare PeterboroughFestival. Folk Dance Club still meets every Wednesday (except during August and Christmas and Easter school holidays) from 7pm until 9pm at Marholm village hall where there is ample parking. The first session is free and after which there is a charge of £3 per evening plus an annual membership fee of £10. Folk dancing is a wonderful way of keeping fit, making new friends and having a great time whilst helping preserve our traditions.

AT MARHOLM Back in the early 1980s, I joined Peterborough Folk Dance Club (established 1978), which met on Wednesdays at Bretton Woods School. Here, I delighted in many a rollicking good evening enjoying dances from all over the British Isles (some dating back to the 1650s) as well as from North America and Europe, from waltzes to jigs, from reels to square dances.

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CLUB Enjoying a superb position at the entrance to the Fitzwilliam Estate, Peterborough Milton Golf Club has become a popular venue for relaxing and enjoying a drink, meal or social function in our recently refurbished clubhouse, or on the patio overlooking the 18th green. discountsMEMBERSHIPSSOCIALalsoavailableprovidingonallfoodanddrinks Dr Avril Lumley Prior So, why don’t you give it a try?

MARHOLM | VILLAGE VIEWS villagetribune 11  Fully licensed bar and catering open to non-members. 11am – 9pm daily  Excellent Sunday lunches and private parties catered for  Themed evenings and live entertainment  Sky Sports on our 82” screen TV  Large free car park  Disabled access and toilet facilities  Conveniently situated for villages to the north-west of Peterborough  Air-conditioned meeting room available for hire Pay us a visit, or find out more by contacting Oliver Brett on 01733 380489 or email admin@pmgc.org.uk www.pmgc.org.uk Milton Ferry, Peterborough PE6 7AG PETERBOROUGH MILTON

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Castor and Ailsworth Society of Art’s (CASA) summer exhibition made its return in July after an enforced two year break for Covid.

A number of paintings were sold, and people were able to vote for their favourite exhibit, which this year was “Richard”, a portrait by CASA member Kate Paskin. Several visitors also expressed an interest in joining the group, and who knows, perhaps next year their work will be in the running for “best in show”!

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CASA is a friendly group for artists and crafters who meet every week on Monday mornings at the Cedar Centre in Castor. They are always keen to welcome new members, so whether you are already a regular painter or you are yet to realise your full potential, why not pay them a visit?

Held alongside Castor’s summer fete, the exhibition showcased works of art from 22 different local amateur and semi-professional artists, including paintings, drawings, crafts and ceramics. Visitors were impressed at the variety of works on show, which included portraits, still life, local scenes, and landscapes from across the country and all over the world.

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CASTOR & AILSWORTH | VILLAGE VIEWS villagetribune 13villagetribune 13 For details of CASA’s activities, including more information about their summer exhibition, visit their website at www.paintwithcasa.com or email Richard Moon at castor.ailsworth.art@gmail.com Thanks to Robert Paskin for the photographs.

Cllr Helen Aylesbury Cllr DJ Batty - 01733 252749 Cllr CB Bysshe - 01733 253164 Cllr Steve Jackson - 01733 252409 Cllr David Lane 01733 252593

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Glinton and Castor ward councillor Peter Hiller, who attended the meeting, said “parish councils are the first tier of accountable local government and all nine in our ward are valued hugely as we work together to protect and make our villages better places for everyone. These retired councillors have given so much commitment to the Glinton community over the years and it’s right their service is both recognised and honoured in this way”

Honours for former Glinton Parish Councillors

Four former Glinton parish councillors with over 170 years of public service between them have been honoured for their dedication to the village and each awarded The Freedom of the Parish of Glinton at a specially convened meeting on 2 August. At a meeting of the Parish Council in July former councillors Eric Spendelow (a parish councillor for 55 years), City Council Alderman John Holdich OBE, chairman and councillor (43years), Bob Johnson (42 years) and Peter Skinner (33 years) were recommended unanimously to receive these honours for their commitment, dedication and hard work for the residents of Glinton village. Former Leader of Peterborough City Council, Freeman of the City of Peterborough and Alderman John Holdich OBE said “it’s heartening to be recognised for our work over many years in the parish we love. These awards mean a great deal to us and I hope they might serve as a reminder of what we’ve managed to achieve together over that time. Parish and ward councillor service is hugely rewarding and essential for our rural communities’ sustainable development, balanced with protection and improvement for residents now and the future generations who will live here”

Parish Clerk John Haste said “public service of this length and dedication is rare in today’s world. We are proud to be able to bestow these awards, the highest a parish council can make, on our former colleagues and long-time friends John, Peter, Eric and Bob and hope their work may inspire residents in Glinton and other villages to consider what they might be able to contribute personally to the community where they and their families live”

Cllr Andy Staines Cllr Sukhvinder Singh Cllr Gordon Wright Mr J Haste - Clerk - 07591 834163 Cllr Rita rita.joshi-boparai@glinton-pc.gov.ukJoshi-Boparaiclerk@glinton-pc.gov.uk

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Standing from left: former parish councillors Bob Johnson, Alderman John Holdich, Peter Skinner. Eric Spendelow seated.

The warm weather has certainly encouraged fly tippers to dump their rubbish in many places around the village including the North Fen verge, John Clare stone bridge and Nine Bridges. I would encourage all residents to report any fly tipping via the Peterborough City Council website. uk/residents/saferpeterborough/www.peterborough.gov.

Clare Lodge has submitted a planning application to expand its facility. Glinton Parish Council has objected because Clare Lodge seeks to develop into open countryside beyond the village envelope which if passed could set an alarming precedent (Larkfleet’s proposed development was rejected for this reason); detrimental effect on neighbours; detrimental effect on the natural environment and no indication that renewable energy and low carbon technologies would be incorporated into the scheme. We were disappointed that there was no consultation prior to submission but have indicated to them, in a face to face meeting, we would be pleased to jointly develop an acceptable scheme. I am sure those who use the recreation ground will be pleased to see the new swings are now fully operational and being well used.

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As a result of litter being dropped on a regular basis near the John Clare stone bridge, the Parish Council recommended a litter bin be placed in the area. City Council contractors have indicated a suitable location could not be found so we are seeking an urgent meeting to resolve the situation. Cllr Rita Joshi-Boparai, having consulted with local residents, is producing proposals for upgrading the Beech Road/Helpston Road strip of land. This may include I was absolutely delighted to award the Honorary Freedom of the Parish of Glinton to four councillors who stood down at the last election. The event celebrated 173 years of combined service to the Parish of Glinton and the first time Freeman of the Parish has been granted to any councillor in any of Peterborough’s 26 parishes. Further information is reported elsewhere in this issue of the Tribune. benches, planters and a defibrillator. We are seeking support from PCC. We are considering setting up a dedicated Parish Council Facebook page to update residents on the wide range of Parish Council related initiatives and developments. Cllrs Steve Jackson and Sukhvinder Singh are putting together a proposal. We are speaking to PCC with the aim of hopefully acquiring the Ashburn playpark and then upgrading the facility for the benefit of local residents. Cllr Helen Aylesbury is identifying possible play equipment. The Glinton village sign requires a major refurbishment. Cllr Bob Randall is heading up a working party to consider possible alternative locations and sourcing a new sign made of a more robust material.

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club, to be a man with famous connections! ) and a glass of bubbly to welcome them to their seats. The hall was decorated in bunting and pictures of her royal Majesty, with life size cutout of her at various stages of her life. Music was playing and soon a brilliant choir appeared to entertain us with songs of loyalty and appreciation, with a signer for the hard of hearing. A poem and a raffle passed the time happily until the doors of the kitchen opened and our magnificent feast was displayed… more tea, coffee and wine and the goodies kept on coming, assorted finger sandwiches, huge cream sponge cakes with regal decoration, scones, cakes, fruit tartlets, it grew very quiet as eating began in earnest… WOW! After this we were entertained with music and song, to which many ladies roused themselves to cavort and dance and giggle… what super super fun. We had photos taken with her Majesty, congaed round the room and were totally full, exhausted and happy. To end the day awards were presented to the wonderful hard working ladies, Gilly, Jessie and Caroline who, had planned all this for the Club. Thank you, you amazing women. I think we all realise how very lucky we are to have such a hardworking, skilled, generous and cheerful catering team we are blessed with. Can we do it every month? And they all lived happily ever after…. If you want to know more about our happy group come to the village hall at Glinton on Mondays. We are on holiday last two weeks in August till September 5.

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VILLAGE VIEWS | GLINTON 16 villagetribune They were lonely, but here they met friends and played games and had a good lunch. Some were members, others helpers, all volunteers… and they thought nothing exciting ever happened in their lives… until one day a magical invitation arrived on every doormat.. “You are invited to a Special Jubilee Celebration…” it gave a date and a venue. Oh how exciting, now they could wear that special frock and that new hat, and just maybe they’d meet Prince Charming… As the day drew nearer all wondered what would be there, who would be there.. rumour spread and excitement grew. Then the day arrived! Cars with glamorous ladies in all their finery drew up at Northborough Village Hall. As they entered they were greeted by a magnificent beefeater in full regalia, (who later revealed himself to our … I didn’t get my Jubilee report in in time, so after you’ve read and forgotten all the others, here’s the story of the Best!! Once upon a time there was a little club, held in a tiny village hall. A lovely group of ladies of more senior years went there every Monday. Sorry, Sorry, Sorry...

Glinton Horticultural Society 77th Show 17 Sep

The first Glinton Horticultural Show was held in conjunction with the Red Cross in 1943 in aid of the War Effort. This was followed by a Show every year up to and including 2019 except one year when the show was cancelled due to severe drought conditions. Over this period the Show grew to probably the largest in the area with over 1000 entries. In 2020 and 2021 we unfortunately had to cancel due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, but we are happy to say that “we are back for 2022”. The Show will be returning to Arthur Mellows Village College in Glinton on Saturday 17 September, viewing from 2 to 5pm. The Show is open to everyone to enter from both near and far and entries are welcomed for Vegetables, Fruit, Preserves, Baking, Flowers, Handicrafts, Wine . Photographs and Children’s classes for four age groups from up to 4 to 13 to 16

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@ Maxey Classic Car and Bike Show So many 'Thank Yous' for helping to make this years event another huge success. Together, we raised over £5,000 for local causes. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, helpers, show supporters and lovely visitors (old and new!). The event really wouldn't be able to happen without you.

The setting up of the show on Friday 16th and the closing down on the Saturday relies on the help of a number of volunteers in addition to the committee. If you are able to help to carry boards, move tables or generally help with the preparation on the Friday from 4pm and the closing down on the Saturday from 5pm please contact Bob Quinn on: Tel. 01733 252161 or greatthatWithr372quinn@btinternet.comemailyourhelpwecanensureTheShowisoncemoreasuccess!!

PART 1 Cathy Hannan Sunset Tonight (15 August) just outside of Northborough

If you would like more details of the show and/or are interested in entering please contact Mrs Lynne Best on: email. lynne.best89@yahoo.co.uk or Tel. 01778 342115 to receive a show schedule and instructions on how to enter. Entry forms can also be obtained by emailing GHSentries@gmail.com

VILLAGE VIEWS | BAINTON & ASHTON BAINTON AND ASHTON COUNCIL CORNER Chairman Susie Lucas 01780 740159 susie.hall34@gmail.com Responsible for: Parish Council Liaison Group, HR, New Projects Councillors: Cliff Cliffstanton@btinternet.com01780Stanton749123Responsible for: Police, Neighbourhood Watch, Speedwatch, Village Assets and Maintenance, Parish Council Liaison Group Chris Responsiblewomackuk@gmail.com01780Womack740925for:NewProjects,Data Protection, Barnack Ward Group Grant Jon07732Ashworth481604Hargreaves01780740604 email jonhargreaves@gmail.com Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer Jenny Rice 07889 bainton.ashton.clerk@live.co.uk669550 NO JOB TOO www.rjmillsandsons.comMATTHEWEMERGENCY24SMALLHRPLUMBINGMILLS0177834730807545270482 MOT TESTINGMOT TESTING WE TEST, BUT DON’T REPAIR, SO YOUR MOT WILL BE CONDUCTED IN YOUR BEST INTERESTS E:Moninfo@nbsanders-trailers.co.uktoFri:8.30am–5.30pmSat:8.30am–12.30pm FOR ALL MAKES OF CAR* *Vehicles in Class IV (up to 3000kg) T: 01733 810 288 Werrington Bridge Rd, Newborough, Peterborough PE6 7PR Certi ed ‘Ready to Burn’ Bagged or loose loads Sustainably sourced local withUltimatehardwoodcleanburnmaximumheat output Kindlingrelighters& available ORDER ONLINE: www.barnlogs.co.uk KILN HARDWOODDRIED LOGS Prices from £115 per loose cubic metre £5 OFF with VILLAGETRIBUNE-5code FREE LOCAL DELIVERY MONEYSAVEONYOURENERGYBILLS 01780 784055 / 07734 439292 sales@barnlogs.co.uk

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The assumption has to be they were defending against the potential for enemy forces using the river? I’ve explored and taken photos of many over the years and included a couple here that were built in the area. I was wondering if any Tribune readers know anything about them. Please email me if you know of any history via the Tribune on villagetribune@ mail.com because I’d love to know more. Put Pillboxes in the subject

Based at Eye police station in the 1980s, I spent 14 years patrolling our rural area's highways and byways and during that time, and still now, I have been intrigued by the number and type of WWII pill boxes and defence buildings that are dotted all over locally, and the Fens further east, some in seemingly strange locations like the middle of an open field. The humble, ubiquitous, Pillbox is often the first example of a defensive work seen by many people, which is not surprising as over 18,000 were constructed across the British Isles to resist the Nazi invader during Hitler’s proposed ‘Operation Sealion’, the planned German Invasion of England set for 1940. Whilst I appreciate the creators of these structures must be long departed, I would be very interested to know who they were, the thinking behind the different designs, who manned them during (and perhaps on occasion after) the war years and what was the strategic plan for where they were placed in our area? I know there are two built into the bank of the River Welland, Newborough side - one on each side of the bend and where access is gained from the top - but not sure why they were placed in that spot, as the steep bank the other side impedes any viewing advantage across the fields.

Cllr John Fox –Newborough Parish Councillor Really pleased that this great community-focussed magazine is now being distributed to our Newborough households. I’ve lived in the area for many years and served in the Police as the Eye & Newborough Village Bobby.

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It has been described as a place where religious people such as, Abbotts and Monks may find solitude and peace. As a consequence, St Guthlic (673-714) founded the Abbey at Crowland following his questioning of the inhabitants of the fens where he may find himself a dwelling place in the wilderness. It is recorded that St Guthlic moved to an island in the Fens called Crowland, an island which was said to be uninhabitable due to the number of demons there. This to St Guthlic was the perfect place for his church. It should also be acknowledged here that St Guthlic had a sister named (St) Pega. She moved to and established a hermitage known as Pega, now Peakirk which means “Pega’s Church” The present church in Peakirk was built in the 11th century and was dedicated to St Pega. It is thought to have been built on the original site of St Pega’s Hermitage. Prior to Newborough becoming a parish in its own right in 1830, Peakirk was the nearest place of worship for the residents of the sparsely inhabited area of Newborough and the hamlet of Milking Nook. The first vicar of Newborough, Christopher Carr (1830-1851), lived in Peakirk before taking up his office in Newborough. Far from being a wasteland, the fens, especially around Newborough, were a rich and fertile land which accounted for many industries. The Fen around Newborough was a consequence of the River Nene flowing through the flat lands to Wisbech when the river entered the sea. As the topography is so flat there is no natural route for the River Nene to take as the fall to the sea was insufficient to create a fast flowing river. The lack of water speed also created problems where it was ineffective in clearing away the silt deposited by the tides from the North Sea. Silting up of its water courses allowed the River Nene (Nen) to find alternative routes through the level ground which left the ground waterlogged. In the summer months the water level in the Fens would recede, exposing the rich and fertile ground which produced grazing grass in abundance and of high quality. Farmers and stockmen for miles around would drive their cattle to Borough Fen (Common) to graze them for the summer months before returning them home when the ground became waterlogged again. The Fen was not short of industry either; it had a good stock of fish. Mainly eels and pike, plenty of wildfowl, reeds for thatching, turf for fuel. Peat, when “cut” and dried becomes a good source of fuel for heating. Quite often things such as eels and wildfowl were used as Thecurrency.Fenaround Newborough was also a good source of protection for inhabitants. At Milking Nook there was an Iron Age settlement; a fortified settlement just to the North of Milking Nook. Straddling both sides of the Decoy Road this fortified settlement (Fort) was actually in the middle of a wetland with most of Newborough and Borough Fen under water. This wetland

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The Fen has been described as; “immense marshes, now a black pool of water, now foul running streams, and also many islands, and reeds, and hillocks, and thickets, and with manifold windings wide and long it continues up to the north sea.”

Crowland Abbey (photo by Paul Cooper 2016)

Newborough - The Fens

A map of Newborough and Borough Fen dated around 1850. Map courtesy of Paul Cooper. What is interesting from the map is that the original Borough Fen (Common*) was south of Thorney Road, whereas what we now know as Borough Fen is north of Thorney Road, which was previously known as High Borough Fen or High Fen. gave an abundance of wild fowl and fish which were an important source of food and more importantly the wetlands were a good form of defence. The settlement at Milking Nook is described as a 'Hill Fort.' A strange description considering the whole area is mostly below sea level and very flat. This description however, refers back to the forts design and its similarity to many of the hill top Iron Age forts around the country. The fort at Borough Fen was of significant size with a rough diameter of The IronoutlineshowsGooglecourtesyimageofEarththeoftheAgeFort is still visible as it straddles Decoy Road. BridgeofanDecoyOriginallyRoadwasextensionWerringtonRoad

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*“Common land is land owned collectively by a number of persons, or by one person, but over which other people have certain traditional rights, such as to allow their livestock to graze upon it, to wood, or to cut turf for fuel” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_land)

VILLAGE VIEWS | NEWBOROUGH 22 villagetribune 220m. The main inner bank was 7.5m wide at the base and 1.5m high. It has a berm 1.5m wide separating it from the ditch which was 2.3m deep and 10.5 m wide across the top. The ditch of the outer rampart was 1.3m deep and 3.5m wide across the top. The Iron Age fort is the earliest recording of inhabitants in the present day Borough Fen. The first records of trying to drain or navigate Borough Fen by water came from Car Dyke. This watercourse was built by the Romans during the reign of Hadrian. There are several theories as to the purpose of the dyke. Some believe it was a dyke engineered to be used as a transport canal whilst others advocate a drainage dyke, even a defensive ditch. Perhaps it was a bit of all three. Being 80 miles long it has been identified as a significant piece of Metres13revealofArchaeologicalengineering.surveyspartsofthedykeitwasoriginallymetreswideand3.6deepwithfast flowing water. Part of the dyke passes along the southern boundary of the parish where it borders the change between the fen and the higher ground.  Car Dyke as it passes under the stone bridge on Newborough Road. It is at this point that Newborough Road changes to Guntons Road. Picture courtesy of the Paul Cooper collectionNext time we will look at the draining of the fens around Newborough.

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our children and their parents/carers. To arrange a visit and see our children enjoying our setting please contact Debbie our Setting

OFSTED graded GOOD Newborough Pre-School Playgroup provides high quality care and early years education for children from 2 years to school age. Our staff are highly qualified with many years experience and are enthusiastic, friendly and caring. Run by a parent Management Committee based in the modern Newborough Village Hall pre-school boasts both inside and outside safe and secure play areas. Children have access to a wide variety of games, toys, puzzles, outdoor ride-on's and a messy play area every day. These activities are different each day to maintain your child’s interest. pride both Manager

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Newborough Carpet Bowls Club is a small and friendly club established in 1985. We play short mat indoor bowls in Newborough Village Hall every Monday and alternate Thursday afternoons from 1.45pm to 4pm. Our members range in age – our youngest member being in her 30s and our oldest members in their 90s. We enjoy each other’s company as well as the actual bowls itself. Membership is only £2 per annum, and each session is £1.00 and includes tea/coffee and Webiscuits.always welcome new members to join us. Don’t worry if you haven’t played before – it’s very easy to learn. Our members range in ability from beginners to “old hands”. Just come along one afternoon – the first session is Wefree.look forward to seeing you! For further information please contact Brenda Vessey: 07941 308148

on 07423 519890 or e-mail newboroughpreschool@outlook.com We support:  Independent living, reduced isolation and loneliness  Opportunities to enhance and grow community relations  Help to prevent the need for specialist and costly services We offer ...  Befriending – this may include a regular phone call or a home visit.  Help to get out and about  Transport to medical appointments and social groups  Shopping  Help with practical tasks such as DIY and gardening Our committed volunteers, all of whom are DBS checked, act as Good Neighbours by offering practical and emotional support in a variety of ways at no cost to the client (although donations are welcomed.) Help is always dependent on the availability of our volunteers. NEWBOROUGH | VILLAGE VIEWS Newborough Pre-School Playgroup Newborough, Borough Fen and Milking Nook Good Neighbours For Good pleaseTeasNewboroughNeighbours–FriendshipNewboroughVillageHall,seeTribuneDiary Contact our withInterestedcoordinator.gnrp@gmail.com07735co-ordinator,CharityCate,on810139oremailinvolunteeringus? Please contact Cate for more Registeredinformation.Charity:1186197 We are part of a non-emergency, community-led local charity that enriches the quality of life for vulnerable, lonely or isolated people in the rural areas of Peterborough.

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NEWBOROUGH COUNCIL CORNER

Newborough Village Hall is a community based building on Guntons Road, Newborough.

Available for hire for parties or groups.

Newborough and Borough Fen Parish Council News

The Foresters Room is home to the weekly Outreach Post Office on Thursday afternoons from 1.30pm – 4.30pm.

The main hall is home to Newborough Pre-School MondayFriday in Term Time. Pre-School also hold lots of fundraising events; some of their up and coming events include A Music Evening on 3 September, a Race Night on the 8 October and also their yearly Christmas Bazaar on Sunday 27 November.

New defibrillators have been installed around the village and although we hope you will never need to use them, we have ensured they are all easily accessible. Please take the opportunity to make yourselves aware of where they are located, they can be found at the following locations:  Outside the pharmacy on School Road  Corner shop on Guntons Road  Village Hall  Inside the bus shelter on Werrington Bridge Road New Defibrillators

The main hall is a space of 125m2 and is suitable for parties, weddings, large meetings, small exhibitions etc. There is a fully functioning kitchen which has a hatch service area in the hall. There is also a smaller room which can seat upto 14 people for smaller groups.

Welcome to the first update from Newborough and Borough Fen Parish Council within this newly circulated publication to our village.

VILLAGE VIEWS | NEWBOROUGH As you will be aware, the Newborough Parish Council recently held public elections for parish councillors to cover the next 4-year term. Elections were not held for Borough Fen as not enough people put themselves forward to trigger a public election. As a result, the

councillors who stood for Borough Fen were co-opted for another 4-year term. Parish councillors do not get paid for the work they do. With this in mind, I would like to take this opportunity to thank past and present councillors for all they have done and continue to do, in supporting our community. The newly formed parish council has hit the ground running completing existing projects and starting new initiatives.

The work being carried out on the corner of Soke Road and Guntons Road is now nearing completion. In fact, as I type this update, the installation date of the red phone box (without a phone!) is being diarised. Once complete, the red phone box will be fitted with shelves to be used as a book swap/exchange facility for all to use. We are also in the process of ordering new benches for this newly improved corner which will be in keeping with their location opposite the church. On behalf of the parish council, I wish to publicly record our thanks to the Newborough Gardening Club for their generous donation towards the purchase of one of these Workbenches.isongoing

many people have been commenting about the grass cutting (or lack of it) in and around the village. This situation seems to now be resolved but, the service we all pay for has not been good enough. Please be assured that the parish council is looking into how we ensure that the contractor delivers the agreed services as per our contract and what processes are to be followed should the service provided falls short of our agreement. All in all, a busy start! We look forward to providing you with further updates and information in future editions of this publication. Please do not hesitate to contact us, all relevant contact details can be found on our website https://newboroughandboroughfenpc.org.uk/contact/. They have other various groups that use the hall on a weekly and monthly basis including Martial Arts, WI and indoor bowls to name a few. All information on these groups can be found on the website www. newboroughvillagehall.co.uk or on the notice board outside the Village Hall. There is also a community group Facebook page www.facebook.com/ Thenewboroughvillagehallhallisalsohometo

Community events are also held at the hall there will be the community Christmas Carol event this year with singing carols round the tree with refreshments including good old mince pies from 6pm on the 10 December.

The Parish Council hold their monthly meetings in the main hall, the dates of these meetings can always be found on the Parish Council Website.

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the Good Neighbours Group which is a community based group encouraging meet ups with talks, they hold monthly afternoon tea get togethers, which can be found on the website.

with regard to providing facilities for children in the village, specifically, Fernie Close playing field and the possibility of a single skate ramp for children, which is currently in the planning permission Theprocess.council organised (with lots of help from others!) a great day to help the village celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Over £800 was raised for charity, pin badges for the children, decorated cakes for the older residents and activaties for children – a great time was had by Theall.parish council have plans in place for a questionnaire to be delivered to as many properties in the parish as possible. This questionnaire aims to capture your thoughts on what you would like us to focus on over the next few years. Unfortunately, or perhaps, fortunately, we might not have the appropriate responsibility or powers to look into everything you may ask of us. However, we will endeavour to do what we can and where appropriate, influence those who may be able to help. With this in mind, please do take this opportunity to let us know what matters to Lastly,you.

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Clare’s pub, the Bluebell, where he once worked as a pot washer was the venue for Friday evening’s folk group entertainment – a high spot for many. The Bluebell also hosted Peterborough Morris who gave their usual high spirited performance which needed a few pints of good ale to refresh the dancers.

In the churchyard old John Clare lies flat on his back gazing up at the ancient yew against the sky. He glances to the side and beyond his feet. He is surrounded by flowers. The schoolchildren have been with their Midsummer Cushions. No Rest for John! He must wake up for it’s his birthday! From all over the country and overseas people who love his poetry have come to visit. For John has his very own Festival each year, his memory marked by singing, dancing, reading his words. Yes, and maybe drinking - for why not in the memory of someone who liked a drink? Sitting in the churchyard in the shade of the yew, on the bench for Peter Moyse, you can look over Clare’s grave. The spot leads easily to contemplation. What would he think of all this fuss? It is generally believed that being short of it in his early life, he DID enjoy a bit of fuss.

The programme for 2022 included the usual AGM for members including an address by President and artist, Carry Akroyd. The church was also the setting for the keynote speaker, Prof John Goodridge, who gave the Ronald Blythe Centenary Lecture, Blythe being the Society’s first President. Robert Hamberger gave excerpts from his memoir ‘A Length of Road: finding myself in John Clare’s footsteps’, retracing Clare’s famous journey on foot from the asylum at Epping to his home in Northborough. Local Fenland artist, Nick Tearle exhibited a selection of his landscapes at Botolph’s Barn tribune

It is early. Walking over the fields towards the village there is such stillness; such quietness. No journeying lamb clouds floating north east; the sky clear blue; not a dog barks, nor a hen squawks, even the traffic is absent. Brushing my hands against the ripening oil seed pods. Beyond, the wheat is turning. It is as if the whole village is holding its breath in anticipation of the coming heatwave. The earth and the sky say Rest.

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The annual John Clare Festival which marks the birth of the nature poet was held in July over three days and draws all kinds of people, townies,country folk, old and young. Acquaintances are renewed as visitors enjoy the many varied opportunities to remind themselves of Clare’s work and absorb his village, countryside setting, the source of so much of his inspiration. Friday morning of the Festival, like many other functions, the first since Covid, JC Primary schoolchildren brought their ‘Midsummer Cushions’ to lay around the poet’s grave. The theme of this year’s Festival was ‘Traditions’ and the laying of turves decorated with flowers has become a tradition since the founding of the JC Society in the eighties, Midsummer Cushions being the title of a collection of poems chosen by Clare himself. Despite the ensuing heat, the flowers survived well into Sunday when visitors joined the congregation of St Botolph‘s church for a special service to commemorate the poet.

1 West Deeping artist, Nick Tearle chats with a visitor about his work which features Fenland landscapes.

2 Ancient cordon pears at Vicarage Farm which was open to the public at the John Clare Festival.

3 Rowena Hayward has a chat with Gillian Permarker about her beautiful garden to the rear of Batchelors’ Hall, a drinking haunt of John Clare and his pals.

6 Peterborough Morris in full swing at the John Clare Festival outside the Bluebell.

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4 Claire Wordsworth and Karen Lakey helping out at the John Clare Festival. Claire has previously exhibited her reproduction old photographs and is pictured holding one showing Woodgate. drinking haunt of John Clare and his pals.

5 Midsummer Cushions placed around poet John Clare’s grave at the John Clare Festival. In the background, a pleasant place to sit and think that Clare would have appreciated: the bench given by the JC Society in memory of Helpston founder member, Peter Moyse. An inscription from a Clare poem reads: ‘Life may meet joys where few intruders be’.

HELPSTON | VILLAGE VIEWS villagetribune 27 which was popular with many visitors. Another peaceful venue was, of course John Clare Cottage, open to Society members for the day and where in the shady courtyard behind the hollyhocks, the Beauvale Recorder Quartet were a perfect addition to the summer afternoon. Those seeking other shady places could enjoy the Open Gardens at Vicarage Hall Farm and Batchelors’ Hall. A growing number of villagers are becoming involved in Helpston Local History Group, who were fortunate in borrowing an old enclosure map from the Parish Council. Group member, Peter Wordsworth, was on hand, happy to explain the details. On Saturday evening, folk band, Innocent Hare set feet tapping with their lively music, some of the tunes set to Clare’s words. On Sunday morning there was a Church Service led by Rev Gary Alderson, which included hymns praising God’s creation and the Bible story of Mary and Martha, illustrating the value of being still, watching and listening. Offering a packed weekend, but one with plenty of opportunities for watching, listening and enjoying the sun kissed surroundings, 2022 was a Festival to remember. Martin Green from Peterborough Morris provided the music for the energetic dancers.

Helpston Signal Box – open week delay We were planning to hold another open week at Helpston Signal Box in September but unfortunately we have had to cancel this event . We will look at trying to do this event again sometime next year.

On 1 October 2022, Helpston Local History Group will be inviting the community to join us to embark on a new project:

HELPSTON HOME FRONT – 1939-1945

We are looking for your involvement in this venture, to describe the ways that Helpston coped with and assisted the war effort at home, between the years 1939 to1945.

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Regards, Martin Fuller

The open meeting to launch the project will be on Saturday 1 October in Helpston Village Hall from 2-3.30pm If you would like to contact us prior to the event, email us at helpstonhistory@gmail.com

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Otherwise we will look forward to seeing you on the day! Do you have any family photographs or artefacts linked to this period?  Have you any family or village treasures in your house, loft or garage? Ration books, gas masks, diaries, photographs, documents, or any other memorabilia that we can share?  Were any of your relations in the Land Army or the Home Guard or involved in other ways?  Was your house or land used for the war effort?  Did your family house an evacuee?  Did your relatives marry during this period and then have to spend years away apart? (Left to right) Findlay, Hassan-Ali, Poppy, Sam, Poppy Dexter, Lucy, Aby, Elsie Charlotte, Penelope, Phoebe, Laila Martha, Freya, Sophia

Councillor – Tracy Thomas T: 07720 327145 E: tracy.thomas@northborough-pc.gov.uk

NORTHBOROUGH COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS villagetribune The SOS campaign to restore St Andrew’s Church in Northborough continues to make progress thanks to the generosity of our supporters from far and wide. It has been a busy summer and we have been able to dodge the worst of the weather. When I say “worst” I mean the heat! We are normally worried about rain being a problem for so many of our events! Our annual Ploughman’sMidsummerLunchthis year took place on Midsummer’s Day itself, 24 June. It was a lovely occasion set in Gill’s beautiful garden which was looking as inviting as ever and well before a lack of rain started to affect the plants. All our visitors loved the relaxed atmosphere. The lunch was swiftly followed by the Northborough Art Exhibition over the first weekend of July which was staged in the church. Artists from all over Tribland exhibited and we had a huge number of visitors drawn to the Exhibition by our lovely advert in the Peterborough Artist’s Open Studios brochure (with thanks to Delia Moth) and our banner and flyers featuring a beautiful picture designed by John McGowan. We were kindly sponsored by Black Cab Studios in Deeping St James and the Northborough Art Group, and indebted to the Maxey and Deepings Art Groups for the loan of their display boards. We had nearly 200 pieces of art on display in several different media and we are very grateful to all those who helped to put the Exhibition into place and then to dismantle it a few days later. The church was very hospitable and proved to be a very happy choice of venue, especially at the “Meet the Artists” Friday evening party. Hot (almost literally!) on the heels of the Art Exhibition was the Northborough Fun Dog Show. This was held on the Northborough Village field where we occupied as much shade as possible supplemented by gazebos to keep dogs and humans alike cool. The people of Northborough showed their love of their dogs and turned them all out in style and good behaviour. Derek Harris was an amusing compere and our judges, Tracy and Amy, put all the dogs through their paces. Once again we had an army of helpers, cake makers, and supporters and the kind sponsorship of Fish 4 Dogs, Green’s Garage in Northborough and Jakey’s

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Chair – John Dadge T: 01733 254145 / 07802 702908 E: john.dadge@northborough-pc.gov.uk

. We are very grateful to Northborough Parish Council for allowing us to use the field. Our events will continue into the autumn with a performance on 6 September in Northborough Manor gardens of Twelfth Night by the hilarious Shakespearean troupe, the Handlebards, and our Animal Festival from 30 September – 2 October to be held in St Andrew’s church to honour St Francis of Assisi. Thank you all again for your support and we look forward to seeing you over the autumn.

Clare Strak, Secretary, St Andrew’s PCC, Northborough

Councillor – Mark Malcolm T: 07584 877793 E: mark.malcolm@northborough-pc.gov.uk

Councillor – Graham Fowkes T: 07711 415881 E: graham.fowkes@northborough-pc.gov.uk

Vice Chair – Malcolm Spinks T: 01778 343585 / 07870 343562 E: malcolm.spinks@northborough-pc.gov.uk

Councillor – Hayley Flaxman T: 07957 412897 E: hayley.flaxman@northborough-pc.gov.uk

Councillor – Rob Chiva T: 01733 252823 E: robert.chiva@northborough-pc.gov.uk

Councillor – Brian Spriggs T: 01778 342502

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The choir is made up of a number of friendly members who all agree that singing is good for the soul and relish the opportunity to be out and about again spreading the musical word! Having previously performed in a number of local churches, and also at Burghley House on several occasions, their latest concert was a very welcome return to singing all together once more, and was followed in July by giving a special performance to residents at two local Care Homes. Many choirs did not return following Covid, but Glebe Singers did! In fact they will soon be celebrating its 23rd birthday. During the lockdowns, rehearsals reverted to being online, but since the choir returned to rehearsing all together, they are now busy planning their next concert in December. The benefit to mental well being as a result of singing has been well documented, and Glebe Singers would be amongst the first to reinforce this. As a Community Choir, their aim is to bring music to all members of the community, both by performing and encouraging people to come along and become a member. Their repertoire covers a variety of genres from Eastern European religious pieces to songs from the shows, and much more. Under the leadership of both David Scoffield and Bart Drzewiecki, each week is full of fun and enjoyment as singing once more rings out! Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays 7.30 to 9.00pm in The Green School (PE6 8DA - opposite St. Guthlac’s Church, Market Deeping). The choir would love to have more people come and join their singing team. No previous choir experience is necessary and for the following academic year 22/23, there will be no membership fees to pay. If you think you would like to meet them at a rehearsal, they would love to meet you!

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Our agent told us the machinery we are using nowadays wasn’t designed to work in such extreme heat, as well as the risk of fire. The agents have no back up equipment as is normally the case so the outlook was very bleak if disaster struck, it really is a very serious situation to find yourself in, quite frankly worse than war time, when the government were able to provide machinery to keep wheels turning. We had a depot in Helpston, named The WARAG Yard, opposite the Bluebell, the old Nissan hut was there until recently, that’s where you collected the machinery from. Harvest certainly started very early with us on 11th July, apart from the heat, Sunday 31St July was the first day we stopped as it forecast rain – a well-earned rest. As far as yield and quality, the lighter soils have been disappointing as was to be expected with the lack of rain fall. Quality is good in some areas, but again affected by adverse weather conditions whilst crops were growing and ripening. Looking back at past harvests, 1976 comes to mind, harvest It’s official, the driest summer since records began and certainly the hottest with temperatures reaching into the 40s – too hot for both humans and most machines to work in.

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finished late July, early August, with some farmer’s crops yielding half a tonne an acre nearly 50 years ago. Farming has moved on since those days, but so have the costs of growing the crop. It’s too early to predict the yields this year and we won’t know until we have it safely gathered in the stores - we do have a yield monitor on the combine which gives us a fair idea, but the more accurate one is from the store itself. At least we are able to have a harvest which I’m sure we are all thankful for. Farmers are now focussing on next years sowings, firstly oil seed rape, will it be a waste of time sowing it in such dry conditions? do we give it another couple of weeks to see if we get any rain? Or do we abandon the crop and sow something else later in the hope there will be sufficient moisture in the soil. Oil seed rape needs to be sown early, so there’s a very small window for sowing (end of July, first ten days of August is the ideal sowing slot) I can’t ever remember the gardens looking so burnt up and dead, it’s been very difficult to keep plants alive. I keep our vegetable garden very simple, only growing runner beans, a few broad beans, early potatoes, a few tomato plants, cucumber and marrows. I have to admit I have a few hours help to keep on top of the garden. Last year we had an abundance of vegetables, but this year, apart from the potatoes it has been extremely poor. We are having to feed the cattle out in the fields – using some of our winter feeds, so everything is affected by this abnormal hot spell. I think next spring we will see the extent of the damage that the hot weather has caused. Not only shrubs, but some trees are dying off in hedgerows and We,woodlands.likemost farmers have been able to combine most crops without waiting for some to ripen, which is normally the case, we hope to complete our cereal harvest on Saturday 6 August. I think this could be a record for us. I am sure we all look forward to normal weather conditions with warmth and moisture in the next three months so that sowing and planting can be completed in readiness for next years harvest.

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Red kites, once on the brink of extinction, are now one of the UK’s most successful reintroduction stories, after facing serious opposition from 19th century farmers and landowners, who unjustifiably saw them as a threat to their livestock. By the early 20th century, the UK breeding population was largely restricted to south Wales However, in 1989, a reintroduction program began. Through the 1990s and early 2000s, birds from continental Europe were released at a number of different sites across the UK, including Fineshade Wood, an RSPB reserve near ThereWakerley.are now over 2,000 breeding pairs of Red Kites in the UK, and because of the releases at Fineshade Wood, they are now a common sight in the skies across the area surrounding the Hanglands and right across the fields of John Clare countryside. Despite its size, with a 1.5m wingspan, the Red Kite is less an active hunter and more of a Youscavenger.would be hard pressed to take a walk in and around the Hanglands without seeing at least one of these majestic looking raptors, recognisable by its black wing tips and long forked tail.

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The Skylark also thrives around these parts. As its name might suggest, the male sings, not from a tree branch, but while hovering several hundred meters up in the air over arable fields and grassland. He will even continue singing while being chased by a bird of prey! “You can’t catch Despiteme!” being a Red Data-listed bird (meaning numbers are threatened), the Skylark can be heard pretty much wherever there is an arable field around the Hanglands, and in fact across the whole John Clare Countryside Youareaare less likely to hear it now, unfortunately, in late summer, but there is another bird you can keep an eye and ear out for.

Surrounded by a mix of farmland, grassland and woodland and within a stone’s throw of 5 villages in John Clare countryside, Castor Hanglands National Nature Reserve (NNR) can reveal an astounding variety of wildlife should you choose to walk in and around it.

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The Green Woodpecker The largest of the UK’s 3 woodpecker species, with (as its name suggests) green plumage topped with a red cap, the Green Woodpecker is rather unwoodpecker-like in its behaviour; rather than hammering away at tree trunks, it forages largely on the ground, digging for ants and other listenHanglandsWheninvertebratesground-dwellingwalkingaroundthearea,besuretooutforitsloud,laughterlike call, known as a yaffle. And keep a look out for one in flight; its distinctive bounding flight pattern is unmistakeable. If you have a large lawn and a few large trees, you may even be lucky enough to see one in your Igarden.willleave you with a tip for your garden, which is after all part of the natural habitat for birds, small mammals and invertebrates: For those of you who keep nest boxes in your garden, be sure to clean them out at the end of the breeding season, as they can be a haven for parasites and Itdiseasesisasimple enough procedure: just remove any nesting material left in the boxes, then pour boiling water straight from the kettle into their interior BUT do not do it just yet. In a good year, songbirds may have up to 4 broods so the nest boxes may still have chicks until the end of August. They may also be used by the smaller songbirds during winter as refuges from the cold. Put it in your diary or on the calendar with the best time to do it being autumn from late September onwards, through to mid-February, just before the breeding season starts again. Ready for the circle of life to continue.

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Thursdays are our very popular Craft Club. Recently we folded cupcake cases and secured them together with a wooden peg to make butterflies! We used lots of glitter to decorate them; they looked spectacular. We also used our handprints and colourful paper to create pretty parrots. They looked amazing and one of our crafters decided to use only pink to create a beautiful flamingo! On Fridays it’s all about baking, we make everything from biscuits, cakes, afternoon tea to pizza pin wheels. We even had our very own Helpston Playhouse Bake off!

Wednesdays are Movie Club, where we watch a film, and relax with a bit of popcorn!

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The children at Helpston Playhouse have been busy creating, learning new skills and making memories to last a lifetime…

There’s never a dull moment at Helpston Playhouse. Our Ofsted ‘outstanding’ childcare providers are constantly coming up with up with new and exciting ways to engage our children. The pre-schoolers have been immersed in nature with our fabulous Forest School. One of their favourite activities is making up their own ‘potions’ using scented tea bags, herbs and water. As well as creating their own blends they had to guess the fragrances from the various tea bags. Many noticed notes of strawberries, cream, orange and mint and one child beautifully described the smell of one blend as being ‘just like Christmas’. They also got a chance to make some amazing musical instruments using pasta and rice. The children listened to the sounds their instruments made and how talked about how they were different. They read the book, That’s When I’m Happy and talked about all the things, people, places, and times that made or make them feel good. The children mentioned baking, playing, toys, friends, pets, ice cream and hugs! One of the children’s favourite activities is using the tea sets to make fruit juice or tea. They used different types of cutlery to cut, mash, squash, mush, poke and peel some fruit. They added water to change the colours and smells. Then taking turns to use the scissors, they added some freshly cut herbs. After mixing it all together they decided to use their table tools in different ways to stir, scoop and pour. This led to some great playing and fantastic sharing! The children got the chance to become a band of scurvy pirates! They created their own hats, treasure chests, and maps using their own fantastic imagination and ideas. There were volcanos, crocodiles, sharks, and of course, lots of treasure! The sandpit was turned into a treasure paradise and the children had to find the money and jewels buried within it! Using just mud and water the children made some mud paint and used it to create some treasure maps. Exploring texture and prints they extended their mark making by using the treasures to make different Aspatterns.wellas our fantastic pre-school we also provide wrap around care for John Clare Primary in the form of our breakfast and after-school clubs. The after-school clubs have a different theme every night of the week. On Mondays we do gardening, Forest School and woodwork. The children get to make so many things including ‘natural’ mobiles using resources from the garden. They used sticks to construct the base and then used string and various items to decorate it. The children used lavender, rosemary, and grasses. Some children also added beads which were threaded onto pipe cleaners. They looked amazing! They also got to make their own sensory bags that they filled with bay leaves, lemon balm, rosemary, lavender and rose petals. The smell was amazing!

The 1348/9 visitation of the Black Death brought sweeping changes to Peakirk, as it did to most settlements across England. To begin with it lost 55% of its population, though not necessarily to the disease; some residents could have moved to neighbouring parishes, adopting better land left vacant by plague victims.

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Possible anchor-hold (left), Peakirk Anchor-hold, King’s Lynn Squint? in south

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Many people concluded that God had abandoned them and turned away from the Church. Conversely, others sought solace in religion, believing that the world was being punished for Mankind’s evil ways. Hence, the interior of St Pega’s was redecorated with murals to remind the congregation that Death was always waiting in the wings, ready to snatch unredeemed sinners and despatch them to the jaws of Hell!

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needed few qualifications. All were volunteers: the genuinely pious; the desperately poor; the eccentric; and those fleeing forced marriages. An aspiring anchoress was briefly interviewed by the bishop and, if deemed sound of mind and of good character, her application was processed without delay. A ceremony, closely resembling a funeral, was held with friends and relatives attending to bid her farewell. Afterwards, she was led through the churchyard and walled up for life in a cell that represented her tomb. In effect, she was dead to the world. Once committed, the anchoress could not change her mind. To escape or aid and abet an absconder meant that both she and her accomplices could look forward to an Afterlife spent in Hell!

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wall of Peakirk vestry Anchor-hold (left), St John the Baptist’s, Newcastle By Dr Avril Lumley Prior Saints, King’s Lynn), and sometimes even had gardens. Despite this, anchoresses outnumbered anchorites 2:1.

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So, why do I propose that there was an anchor-hold at St Pega’s? My reasons are five-fold:

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The anchoress was expected to develop a one-to-one ‘special relationship’ with God, so that requests for the villagers’ prosperity would hopefully be granted. Other activities included making clothes for the poor and embroidering altar clothes and priestly garments. In extreme cases, she was expected to dig her own grave, in which she slept. She knew full well that as soon as she died, she would be replaced immediately before prayers could be interrupted for too long, lest plague or another disaster strike. In addition to the blocked doorway through which the anchoress had passed, anchor-holds usually had three apertures: a squint overlooking the altar, so that she could participate in services (albeit balancing on a ladder); a window, through which food, beer and slop buckets were exchanged; and a tiny shuttered low or ‘world-side’ window, through which to receive prayerpetitions, dispense advice and encourage repentance by her example as a living saint. Theoretically, idle gossip was forbidden but an anchoress had few pleasures (other than, perhaps, keeping a cat and the belief that she would be fasttracked to Heaven) and it was a way of keeping in touch with life beyond her cell. Indeed, enclosure was especially severe for women, who were perceived in medieval times as the daughters of Eve and, therefore,

WALLS | HERITAGE Anchor-hold

1. The date, c.1350, shortly after the visitation of the Black Death. 2. The standard-size dimensions of the room, twelve feet by twelve 3.feet.Its location between the chancel and Lady Chapel. 4. The squint overlooking the altar. 5. The recess (tantalisingly obscured by a headstone) in the eastern wall of the vestry which could represent a blocked entry to the cell. The harsh conditions endured by anchorites and anchoresses led to the onset of ailments associated with damp, cramped accommodation and solitary confinement, including muscle wastage, osteoporosis, hypothermia, rheumatism, lung disease and mental-health issues like depression and dementia. After the Reformation, Edward VI (1547-53) abolished anchor-holds and converted them into vestries to prevent future re-use. Their inmates were released and expected to be absorbed back into the community. However, many struggled to cope with the outside world. Instead, they chose to live in seclusion on the margins of society and, often, became the victims of bullying and accusations of witchcraft.

40 villagetribune It’s widely promoted that the delivery of EV charging infrastructure may eventually lead to a journey that seamlessly starts at home, continues at work and is maximised when out on the open road. Yet the EV public charging network is not as ubiquitous as petrol stations and growing at only one quarter of the rate of plug-in vehicles’ registrations. So, if successive governments are to encourage us to significantly change our motoring behaviour a lot more needs to happen faster. Recent data from EDF Energy indicates there are 18,116 locations across the UK which have a public charging point installed, accounting for almost 29k devices with a total of 48k charge points connectors. Of these 29k devices, 25% are slow charging, 56% fast,14% rapid and 5% ultra-rapid. Data also shows, as readers might imagine, that London accounts for a significant portion of these locations. I think it’s reasonable to suppose that most of us in our Tribland villages probably benefit from domestic parking facilities which allow Cllr Peter Hiller – People, not Politics In 2021, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders calculated electric vehicle registrations to be nearly 750,000; an increase of 280% from 2019. Whilst this demonstrates a significant upward trend in electrification, it still only represents a fraction of the 33 million petrol and diesel vehicles on our roads.

the installation of an accessible charging point. But what about existing residents of apartments and those who live in terraces without off-road or even allocated parking or, as was my case when I lived for many years in London, suffer the lottery of random on-street parking? As an accredited Carbon Literacy Trust member I hold the belief that clean fuel alternatives for existing vehicles should be seriously considered alongside the drive for electric-powered vehicles. A couple of years ago my colleague at PCC Cllr Nigel Simons and I instigated the council’s initial trial, and now 100% use, of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) alternative fuel in all the council’s highways/refuse fleet – reducing their net CO2 greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 90%, yes 90%, compared to normal diesel. The PCC bin lorries you see trundling around our Tribland villages each week are run on HVO. This fuel is synthesised from 100% renewable raw materials and can be used in diesel engine vehicles without any warranty issues, mechanical complications or modifications whatsoever. I believe this should actually be a credible consideration alongside the push toward electrification, relieving to a large degree the inconsistent coverage and huge cost of the EV charging network we are destined to need nationally.

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3) What did you do as a career? I was involved in the motor trade for many years, Park Homes proprietor and, although I hesitate to use the phrase, a ‘career politician’ for most of my adult life.

1) So John, what brought you to Glinton? I recognised not just the (then) affordable properties but also the warmth and friendliness of the rural community.

4) What makes you happy? Being together with our family and our very regular trips to the Norfolk coast.

5) What makes you angry or sad? Vandalism, anti social behaviour, rudeness and ignorance of other peoples’ quality of life.

9) Most treasured item you’ve owned? My wedding ring, my honours from the Queen, the City Council and Glinton Parish Council recognising my 44 years service to both community and City.

John is a Freeman of the City of Peterborough, Freeman of the Parish of Glinton and was appointed a City Alderman when he retired.

6) Claim to fame? Setting up ‘Lifeline’ in the City, bringing a fabulous new university to Peterborough and being honoured by the Queen with an OBE. I was also extremely proud to be made Mayor of our City back in 1995, and during that year Barbara and I raised a recordbreaking £37,000 for our chosen Mayoral charities.

7) Hobbies? I love the peace when I’m gardening and the sheer pleasure of walking both familiar and new places. Indoors I’m a wordsearch buff.

8) Most famous person you’ve met? Has to be the Queen first, then Jeffrey Archer and many years ago, Diana Dors!!

2) Where were you born and raised? Peterborough, born and bred. My father was a Peterborough councillor for many years and there’s even a street named after my family.

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John, pictured centre, doing what he’s done during his many years in public life, standing up for residents of Peterborough. This issue, it’s John Holdich OBE, from Glinton.

Our Tribune reporter visits wellknown folk in our villages and asks the same questions. Hopefully, this will become a regular feature and readers will say, to coin a Michael Caine phrase, “not many people know that…”

10) Sun seeker or staycation? I’ve had my fair share of holidays abroad, to far flung places like Canada and the West Indies but these days my preference is closer to home within the British Isles.

John has held many offices during his 44 years of public service and is known to most locals as Cllr John Holdich, retired Leader of Peterborough City Council and Chair of Glinton Parish Councillor.

Bob Robertson I’ve just been on to Anglian Water regarding my most recent water bill, I asked if I could get a reduction in the surface water drainage charge as I divert the rain water from my roof purify it and then use it for window cleaning. I was told that there isn’t a surface water drain in this area, they have backdated the charge and credited my account with over £200. Check your bills for this charge.

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@ Anne Lees We were ambling in Carlby this morning, a lovely area of the countryside nearer to Stamford. The land here is undulating, so nice views into the distance, and wide open spaces. The footpath was well marked and part of the route took us beside the River Glen. We walked beside woodland and across wheat fields, enjoying the shade and the sunshine equally. At one point there were four Red Kites circling in the distance, and several big dragonflies nearby - great to watch. A Brown Argus butterfly opened its wings for me, and we saw several Gatekeepers. Some healthy looking Burdocks were attracting the bees and we heard a beautiful Wren’s song. Another perfect start to the weekend

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Peterborough Anglo-French Association

In July, some members of the Anglo-French Association had a BYO picnic in Burghley Park; luckily it was one of the cooler days of the summer. It was good to meet and catch up with friends and a little wine was taken, just to be social, of course.

As it was the time of the Tour de France, a little sweepstake took place and the members are waiting to see who will take a prize for the team who won the stages and the team of the White Jersey winner that was awarded in Paris on the last day. Like many other associations after COVID our membership has fallen off a little but we are hopeful that as people feel more comfortable meeting up we will ‘bounce back’ ready to welcome the French members to Peterborough in 2023. For anyone in Tribland who missed out on the Helpston Local History Group’s Blue Plaque Talk, by Toby Wood, in St Botolph’s Church earlier in the year, you are very welcome to attend St Andrew’s Hall, Ledbury Way, Netherton, on Wednesday 21 September 2022 at 7.15pm when Toby will present the talk to the PAFA members and friends. By the time this article is published, we will have enjoyed our annual “Big Buckden BBQ” and the forecast is for it to be very hot, both on the grill and Ifoff!you are would like any details of membership to the PAFA or have any questions about us, feel free to get in touch. Santé, have a good and safe rest of the year.

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David Hankins Peakirk’s Pea Souper - The Folly this morning. Angela Trotter Looking across the harvested field from Maxey Cut to Maxey Church

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Dave Radcliffe The Moon is looking rather good tonight in its GibbousWaxingstate.

@ PART 3 Judy Staines Somebody has had a fire up at Nine Bridges with only a rough circle of stones to contain it. This is extremely dangerous given how dry the grass is at the moment, and could put people, property and wildlife at risk. Please take care and do NOT light any fires or barbecues in the countryside. There have already been several large grass fires this summer, some of reserveburnedalmosthomes,destroyedwhichpeople'sandonecompletelyoffanatureinNorfolk.Apart from that danger, it ties up the fire service and may prevent them attending a more serious incident.

Girls’ rugby is said to be the fastest growing sport in the world and England is at the forefront of that, with the national side winning five of the last six Six Nations titles and currently being ranked number one in the world rankings.

All of the girls’, and boys’, teams adhere to the ‘50% rule’ which means everyone plays at least half of every match so there is no frustration in not getting picked for matches. All of the coaches and first aiders are fully qualified and DBS-checked, with massive emphasis being placed upon player welfare and safety.

Potential new recruits can have three weeks trying out the sport without any obligation or cost and can contact Girls Academy team manager Simon Potter, also from Glinton, at simon_potter@outlook.com

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Peterborough Rugby Club celebrates its centenary in two years’ time and although female rugby has only been a part of that history for 25 years, the girls’ section has already been a part of the National Rugby Awards and played overseas.

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“We’ve got a great Girls Academy,” said Lee Clarke, Gabby’s father who coaches the under-16s, “but all of the teams have space for another player or two and we’d offer a warm welcome to anyone who fancies trying out the sport.”

The Fengate-based club has girls’ teams in under-18, under-16, under-14 and under-12 age groups, along with a dozen junior boys’ teams from under-18 down to under-6. The closest other clubs offering regular match play for girls’ teams are in Cambridge, Grantham and Northampton.

The girls have the chance to let off steam by clattering other teams on the pitch but the wonderful thing about rugby is that everyone’s good mates in the clubhouse afterwards.”

Gabby Clarke from Glinton is

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The 14-year-old, a student at Arthur Mellows Village College, is a key member of Peterborough Rugby Club’s under-16 girls’ team, who had more matches cancelled than not last season, after two years completely wiped out by the Now,pandemic.theteam is looking to re-establish itself as one of the top sides in the country and is looking for new recruits to join the great adventure that they’re on.

“The team spirit is unbelievable and it’s always good to have a circle of really good friends from somewhere other than school.

So easy to create but to be exceptional will require very fresh free-range eggs, salted butter and single cream. Omelette is a French word (spelt ‘omelet’ by Americans for some reason) and was first officially used in a French middle classes’ home cooking publication, Cuisine Bourgeoise in the late 17th century, although the word 'alumete' was used as early as the 14th century. My well-loved early edition of ‘Larousse Gastronomique’ lists 114 varieties of omelette and 70 in my Escoffier’s ‘Ma Cuisine’ but the most notable in the world is most likely the Omelette de la mère Poulard, a specialty first developed in a small inn on the tidal island Mont-Saint-Michel, in Normandy. This was originated by Annette Poulard in 1888

For each: 2 or 3 large free-range eggs, beaten, 1 tsp sunflower oil, 1 tsp salted butter. Ah, again I hope you are all well in your villages. This issue I am reminding you what I have often said here that French cooking is mostly very simple fare, relying on the quality of the ingredients used. One such world-renowned yet simple creation is of course the French omelette. from kitchentheof

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 At this point you can fill the omelette on one side with the mushrooms, ham and grated gruyère and fold gently in half with the spatula. After a minute or so to heat through slide onto a warm white plate to serve. Easy and satisfying, cheap to make and good looking to serve, non?

 Pour the egg mix into the pan, tilt the pan slightly from one side to another to allow the eggs to swirl and cover the surface of the pan completely.

At Chez Pierre we have always our very good value house menu omelette which I have created over the years to much appreciation by our friends and guests. Many housewives shy away from creating this dish but it really is very easy and simple to get a good result. My standard is presented with sautéed sliced mushrooms and gruyère cheese, often with thin strips of Bayonne ham too if desired. I serve with a dressed green salad for light lunches or often parmentier potatoes and asparagus for informal suppers. One omelette for each guest. I will sauté enough sliced seasoned mushrooms and ham for however many guests I have in total and, once sautéed, put aside and keep warm.

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when she opened La Mère Poulard, on this now much-visited tourist destination. But in those days she catered for the local workers and peasants, so Mme Poulard devised her particular variety of omelette as a huge 15cm thick mass that she sold in individual slices to passing customers who came and went with the tide, creating in France the first ‘fast food’. The old photo shows such a creation, proudly displayed by one of her cooking ladies on the right. Nearly 100 years after she died aged 80 her inn and restaurant are still running but not progressing it seems, as they have not very good reviews always from patrons now and the prices charged, at 34€ for one small plain omelette, waters my eye not my mouth!

 Heat the oil and move the butter over all the nonstick frying pan over a medium-low heat until the butter has melted and is foaming.

 Season the well beaten eggs with salt and pepper and a splash of single cream during beating.

 Let the mixture cook for about 20 seconds then scrape a line through the middle with a spatula.

 Tilt the pan again to allow it to fill back up with the runny egg. Repeat once or twice more until the egg has just set.

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In 2016 when I bought my first hybrid VW Golf I felt like a pioneer although I saw one or two Nissan Leafs in the village. Now I see a growing and welcome number of EVs up our side roads and more people are discovering the advantages - especially if coupled with a home charger. The current cost is, of course, a major problem for many. They are more expensive. But EV prices are coming down and will tumble faster as sales grow and 2030 approaches. In general, costs are already significantly lower than when I started on this journey and there are quite a few more affordable ‘city’ styled cars if you mainly travel locally and to places of work. In my view a home charger is a must and I have often seen chargers being offered at a good discount when buying a new EV which is definitely worth the extra outlay. ‘Range Anxiety’ is a common worry but is fast becoming a thing of the past - I am getting over mine! My Hyundai Kona gives me about 290 miles when fully charged, and while a few short years ago our area was poorly served by public charging points, a quick look at zap-map.com shows significant local growth. My nearest public fast charger, should I need it, is just 1.6 miles away from Glinton. And this rapid growth is happening country Havingwide. signed up to a special EV tariff with Octopus Energy - I can add just over 100 miles of range in the 4 hours a night when I am charged just 5p per kWh. Total cost for that 100+ miles? Just short of £2. Compare that to current pump Andprices!all with zero emissions and, at least at the moment, no road tax! In just 8 short years time, new fossil-fuelled cars will no longer be available. There will, no doubt, be a pre-ban rush of sales and a thriving second-hand market after that. But we would urge anyone considering a new car to opt now for an electric vehicle (EV). Andy Staines

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52 villagetribune52 villagetribune CHURCH NEWS | BATS IN THE BELFRY / CHORAL EVENSONG St Botolph’s Church, Helpston - Tues 20 Sep at 7pm During the summer, the “Bats in Churches Project” carried out a survey of the species of bats to be found in Helpston and Bainton churches. St John’s, Barnack, Sun 9 Oct 4.30pm A Pipistrelle Bat © Hugh Clark Bats in The Belfry Unit 1, Woodston Business Centre, Shrewsbury Avenue, Woodston, Peterborough, PE2 7EF info@pbs-heating.co.uk www.pbs-heating.co.ukCALLTODAY FOR A FREE QUOTATIONBOILER THESPREADCOST! ASK ABOUT OUROPTIONSFINANCE Heating, Plumbing and Boiler Maintenance 01733 312586 12 YR GUARANTEEUPTO Diana Spencer from the project will be coming to Helpston to tell us about these interesting creatures, their habits, their habitats (including churches) and how we live with them. There will be Refreshments provided afterwards, and maybe the chance to see some of our flitting friends going round the churchyard before and after the talk. Free of charge, although donations are always gratefully received! The Bats in Churches Study, is a citizen science survey run by the Bats in Churches Project. Bats in Churches is a partnership project with the Church of England, Natural England, Historic England, The Churches Conservation Trust and Bat Conservation Trust. Choral Evensong at Barnack Church Last year at St John’s we were glad to welcome the Stamford Singers to start our Christmas celebration. This year, we look forward to welcoming them back as we celebrate a traditional Choral Evensong. All welcome. As a service of worship, it is of course free entry (with an optional collection).

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Reverend Gary Alderson

Each of our churches will be holding a harvest festival service – including Ufford. Please bring offerings suitable for the Stamford and Peterborough food banks. In particular, tinned meats and vegetables (there’s normally plenty of beans), shop-bought jam (no home-made, please), and long-life milk. Collections of nonperishable foods continue all year round in Barnack, Helpston, and Bainton. “The harvest is past, the summer is ended” Walking through one of my churchyards, and I saw – in amongst the brown grass and prematurelyfallen leaves – a carpet of harebells. Obviously glad to have sprung up as the grass isn’t being cut. It is remarkable how many plants lurk at grass level, springing up when they get a chance. And it was a delight to see, because by the middle of August, the vast majority of wildflowers have gone over. All the colour of primroses, cornflowers, cowslips, orchids and the foam of keck (cow parsley for people who like their official names) has gone, and we’re left with carpets of green or brown grass. English spring flowers know what they’re doing. They grow when the soil is moist, when rain is pretty much assured, and the sun is getting brighter though the heat has not yet built up. Then if the heat and drought come in summer, it’s not too late – they’ve done their job and the seeds are sown for next Leavesyear.me wondering about whether that’s a hint for how we can live. If you’ve promised yourself you’ll do something one day – even if you can do it today – will that “one day” ever arrive? Or will times change so that that “one day” is totally different by the time you get there, and your opportunity is missed? Maybe we need to live knowing that “one day” may not be what we expected. And “today” is as good a day as any to do that thing you wanted to do. Which doesn’t mean you don’t plan for things in the future – but take the chance, in the day you have, to do what you want to do, to do something good for someone else, to make your peace with someone. The prophet Jeremiah quotes the people saying: “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.” A verse full of lament, and of missed opportunities. Today will only be here once. Make like a spring flower – and grab it while you can.

Barnack: 18 September at 9.30am

With the weather, the situation in Ukraine, and the rises in the cost of living, we should especially remember to give thanks to God for our harvest, and for our farmers – who we see working so hard at this time of year.

Helpston: 18 September at 10.45am

Ufford: 18 September at 4.30pm

Bainton: 25 September at 9am

Harvest Festivals

Harvest Festival Dates

Sue Young’s Cavalier, Louis, looks on. Anna Kinnaird with Jack Russell ‘Jack’, Mike and Marian Connor with Chico, a three year-old chihuahua, which they were fostering at the time. Happily they went on to give him his ‘Forever’ home.

Linda Smith’s Labrador, Freddy meets Jean Kerr’s Cavalier, Cody at Helpston Church Pet Service.

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Judy explained:”When we heard about the service we thought we would like to get the ponies blessed before we leave.” Finding B&B’s for themselves was not a problem, but boarding the horses was more challenging. We hope to hear about their experiences when they get home.

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Judy Robinson from Bainton with her pony Bramble and friend Sharon with Sky attended the summer Pet Service at Helpston Church. Judy and Sharon were about to embark on a five-week 500 mile riding holiday, travelling along the Icknield Way then returning North via the Pedar’s Way.

What took us all by surprise was the news that he would not be coming back as our Rector, having been successful in applying for the position of Rector of St Mary’s Church, Broughty Ferry, Dundee! As St Mary’s is part of the Episcopalian Church of Scotland, in order to take up the post, he has had to resign from the Church of England. He will, however, be going back to his roots, as the church he belonged to while growing up in Pittsburgh was also Episcopalian. He leaves a fine legacy of things that he has started, or inspired others to start, in the Benefice that were not there five and half years go. Among these are Messy Church, Bereavement Visiting, Tuesday@10, the Benefice Choir, the Benefice Newsletter, links with the schools and midweek courses to name but a few. There was also a Benefice youth group called the 9BB’s but this, unfortunately, fell victim to the Covid lockdown which, sadly, enveloped half of his time here. On the evening of Saturday 9 July at Peakirk Village Hall, he and Winston-James treated us to an illustrated talk about their memories of the Camino and the effect it had had on them. This was followed by the presentation of a number of gifts to him and to Cigil along with our good wishes for their future. One of the gifts was a cross and some candlesticks made out of the wood of the St Benedict’s churchyard Christmas Tree which was transformed into a Lenten Cross – another of his Theinitiatives.evening concluded with the Benefice Choir singing Rutter’s Gaelic Blessing followed by everyone joining in with We’ll Meet Again. As I write this the Tisdales are making their way to Scotland in time for his installation on Saturday 13 August. We wish them every blessing and every success in their future ministry. Our five churches were all prepared to be without Rev Mark-Aaron Tisdale for the three months he had planned for his sabbatical. We knew that, among other things, he and Winston-James were going to walk the 500 mile route of the Camino de Santiago.

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CHURCH NEWS | SERVICES 56 villagetribune NOTICE With the departure of Rev'd Mark-Aaron we are entering a period of interregnum. During this time we are supported by local and cathedral clergy and it may be necessary to change some services and/or those taking the services. Please refer to your local church notice boards or Church Wardens for the latest information. ST ETTONSTEPHEN STMAXEYPETER STGLINTONBENEDICT ST NORTHBOROUGHANDREW SEPTEMBER SEP4 Parish 10.30amPraiseMarkHotchkin No Service Holy 10.30amCommunionCanonRayHemingray Holy Communion 9am Rev'd George Rogers Messy Church in Peakirk Village Hall 3pm SEP11 No Service All Age Holy Communion 9am Rev. George Rogers Parish Praise 10.30am Mark Hotchkin Harvest Festival 10:30am Freda Skillman SEP18 CommunionHoly8am Café Church 10am Maxey Village Hall Freda Skillman & Mark Hotchkin Holy Communion 10:30am Canon VeneblesMargaret Holy Communion 9am Rev George Rodgers SEP25 No Service Holy Communion B.C.P. 9am Rev. RodgersGeorge St. Benedict's Harvest Festival 10:30am united with St.Pega' Derek Harris FamilyPraiseCommunion9amFredaSkillman OCTOBER OCT2 Harvest 10.30amFestivalMarkHotchkin No Service Holy 10.30amCommunionRev'dCharlesMay Animal Praise 10:30am Freda Skillman Messy Church in Peakirk Village Hall 3pm OCT9 No Service All Age Holy Communion 9am CanonVenablesMargaret Parish Praise 10.30am Mark Hotchkin All Age Praise 10:30am Freda Skillman OCT16 CommunionHoly8am Café Church 10am Maxey Village Hall Freda Skillman & Mark Hotchkin Holy 10:30amCommunionRev'dCharlesMay Holy Communion 9am OCT23 No Service Holy Communion B.C.P. 9am Rev'dRogersGeorge Worship4All Café style 10:30am United with St Benedict's in Peakirk Village Hall Derek Harris FamilyPraiseCommunion9amFredaSkillman OCT30 Benefice Holy Communion 10:30am - Church to be advised, please refer to your local church notice boards or Wardens for details. NOVEMBER NOV6 Parish 10.30amPraiseMarkHotchkin No Service Holy10.30amCommunion Holy Communion 9am Messy Church in Peakirk Village Hall 3pm

ST PEAKIRKPEGA STBARNACKJOHN'S STBAINTONMARY'S STHELPSTONBOTOLPH'S ST UFFORDANDREW'S SEPTEMBER SEP4 Evensong 6pm Derek Harris Communion9.30am 9am Morning Praise 4.30pm Taizé Communion10.45am No Service Messy Church in Peakirk Village Hall 3pm SEP11 Holy 10:30amCommunionCanonRayHemingray Communion9.30am 9am Communion Communion10.45am SEP18 Harvest Festival 10:30am Derek Harris 9.30amFestivalHarvest 9am Café Church Harvest10.45amFestival Harvest4.30pmFestival SEP25 Harvest Festival St. Benedict's 10:30am united with St.Pega's Derek Harris 9.30am4pmPraiseMorningMessyChurch 9am Harvest Festival & Communion 3pm Memorial Service for Michael Bratley Morning10.45amPraise No Service OCTOBER OCT2 Evensong 6pm Derek Harris Communion9.30am 9am Morning Praise Communion10.45am No Service Messy Church in Peakirk Village Hall 3pm OCT9 Holy 10.30amCommunionCanonRayHemingray Communion9.30am 4.30pm Benefice Choral StamfordEvensongSingers 9am Communion Communion10.45am OCT16 Morning Prayer 10:30am Derek Harris Communion9.30am 9am Cafe Church Communion10.45am OCT23 Worship4All Café style 10:30am united with St Benedict's in Peakirk Village Hal Derek Harris Communion9.30am 9am Communion Morning10.45amPraise OCT30 Benefice Holy Communion 10:30am Church to be advised, church notice boards/ Wardens will have details Communion9.30am 9am Morning Praise Communion10.45am NOVEMBER NOV6 Evensong 6pm Derek Harris No Service Messy Church in Peakirk Village Hall 3pm SERVICES | CHURCH NEWS villagetribune 57 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  St Benedict High St., Glinton PE6 7JN  St Andrew Church St., Northborough PE6 9BN  St Bartholomew, School Road Newborough PE6 7SU

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TRIBUNE DIRECTORY 60 villagetribune Diary Good Neighbours Newborough –Friendship Teas Newborough Village Hall Saturday 20 August 2pm – 4pm Thursday 29 September 2pm – 4pm Thursday 27 October 2pm – 4pm Wednesday 14 December 2pm – 4pm (Christmas sing-a-long with Newborough PreSchool children followed by mince pies) Please follow us on Facebook, Good Neighbours Newborough for all the latest information. Northborough Garage Sale Sunday 4 September 10am - 3pm Northborough Residents …… “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” so why not have a clear out and make yourself some £s from selling unwanted items from your own driveway. To include your address in Northborough to sell your stuff, please register with Sue on suegarford@me.com or ring 07729502486 for a booking in form or ask queries Donation of £5 from each address in aid of Sunflower Seeds Pre-School Maps will be a available on the day to show buyers which addresses are taking part so they can find the bargains!

- 30 West St. M. 07745116621. Helpston Neighbourhood Plan YOUR CHANCE TO BE HEARD! Neighbourhood Planning Referendum Thursday, 15 September at the Village Hall. Tribune readers will remember the Parish Council initiated a Neighbourhood Plan for Helpston in October 2018 and now, at last, you all have an opportunity to vote for or against the following:‘Do you want Peterborough City Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Helpston to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?’ With the expected planning application for housing off Broadwheel Road, a Neighbourhood Plan for Helpston has real legal weight that can direct development in the Village to help achieve local needs and ambitions. A Helpston Neighbourhood Plan can set out a vision for our area and should contain planning policies for the use and development of Watchneighbourhood-planhttps://www.helpstonparishcouncil.org/land.outformoreinformationcoming through your door shortly and remember to vote! villagetribune 61 Glinton Horticultural Society Open Show !7 September 2-5pm - Arthur Mellows Village College Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers, Preserves, Baking, Beverages, Photographs, Handicrafts and Children’s classes. Entry open to all. For more details contact Mrs L Best T: 01778342115 Email: lynne.best89@yahoo.co.uk

M.A.D. Art Exhibition Friday 23 September & Saturday 24 September from 10am – 5pm Maxey Village Hall, Maxey PE6 9EJ

The Bats in Churches Study, is a citizen science survey run by the Bats in Churches Project. Bats in Churches is a partnership project with the Church of England, Natural England, Historic England, The Churches Conservation Trust and Bat Conservation Trust. All welcome.

Bats in the Belfry 20 September 7pm. Helpston Church Come and hear a talk by Diana Spencer, from the 'Bats in Churches' project, about the two species of bats found to be in Helpston Church Refreshments and retiring collection

Coffee cake and Chat! Coffee Mornings 10am to 12noon Helpston Church Every 4th Saturday of the Month Next ones –24 September and 22 October Harvest Supper Saturday 17 September 7pm. Helpston Village Hall Food & Chat Entertainment (tbc)

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The popular joint art exhibition of Maxey Art Group and Deepings Art Club is taking place again this year at the end of September. Over the two days there will be high quality new work from many talented local artists on display and for sale. Entry is free and refreshments will be available to purchase. Disabled parking, access and PamBlair@hotmail.comPamfacilities.Blair,07767212409

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