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Inside Highlights 4Inside .............. Chatteris Museum Highlights 5 ................Elizabeth’s Florists 6-7 .......... In Home Cat Care with Yvonne 8-9 .......... More than Courses with NCTC 10-11 .........Right On Cue, JP’s Snooker Palace 12 ............ Seeger Health 14 ............. Local History 18 ............. Chatteris in Bloom 20 ........... Words from the Mayor 26 ........... Community Matters 28 ............ The Potting Shed 40 ........... 39 Years of Petrou Brothers 44 ............ Recipe Page 48-49 ... Community Matters 66 ............ Vine Law 68 ............ Quiz 72-73 ... Club Spotlight 74 ............ Events 76-78 ... Business Directory

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CHATTERIS MUSEUM

From the Archives

n 1830 on the Forty Foot drain between Horseway in the East, Carter’s Bridge and Puddock Road Bridge in the West stood the drainage windmills of Curf Fen (Bull’s Mill), Beezlings, Westmoor, Purrant’s, Crease and Puddock Toll. All built in order to overcome an unexpected aspect of drainage that Vermuyden and other engineers in the 1630s were totally unaware of - the shrinkage of the peat as it dried out. The surface of the peat rapidly became lower, much to the surprise of some, who believed the bottom of the drainage channel was coming up!

During the 1660s many landowners were complaining of flooded lands and having to rebuild banks. The only answer to the problem of shrinking peat was to build ‘ingins’ (engines) to lift the water from dyke to drain and from drain to river and so to sea. The only real source of power at hand was the wind. The weakness of a scoop wheel mill was the inability to lift no more than a few feet, therefore, several windmills were employed to lift in stages. In 1794 Samuel Stocks and Richard Claxon of Chatteris were paid 14 shillings a week to tend some of the mills and ensure they were turned to wind. The wind speed required to drive the machinery limited the mills to working at only 25% efficiency.

Eventually steam power solved the problem of inadequate windmills. Pumps could work when needed and were not reliant on the wind and, more importantly, could lift and pump into the tidal flow regardless of high tide or not. 16 Foot, 20 Foot, 40 Foot – What does it mean? Simply the width of the drain at surface water level. The 40 Foot or Vermuyden’s drain was dug to drain the fens towards Ramsey. The calculations made to drain 20,000 acres to a tidal outfall by gravity would require a drain 40 feet wide at the top, 10 feet 6 inches at the bottom and 7 feet 6 inches deep, This would also allow for containment in the hours the sluice gates were closed during high tide. To find out more about Chatteris’ fascinating history, visit Chatteris Museum or head to www.chatterismuseum.org

Chatteris Museum 2 Park Street, Chatteris Thursday 4-2, Friday 1-10. Saturday 4-1 www.chatterismuseum.org email: info@chatterismuseum.org.uk

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FLOWERS, CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY AT ELIZABETH’S FLORISTS

ith more than 30 years of experience, Andrea Moat brings skill, creativity and personal service to Elizabeth’s Florist, her shop at 12 High Street, Chatteris. Opened in 2006, the shop is filled with beautiful blooms, scents and a selection of gifts and decorative pieces for the home. Customers can browse, choose their own flowers or leave it to Andrea to create something perfectly suited to the occasion. From individual bouquets and birthday flowers to anniversaries, new babies and get-well wishes, every arrangement receives care and attention. Weddings are a particular focus, with wedding packages created to complement each couple’s style and plans.

This October, Andrea will host a Gifts, Hallowe’en and Christmas Pop-Up Shop at Outwell Village Hall, Wisbech Road, Outwell, on Sunday 11 October from 10am until 4pm. Visitors can browse seasonal decorations and gifts, with card payments accepted. A draw and refreshments will also raise money for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Alan Hudson Centre. Andrea is also experienced in creating funeral flowers, from simple bouquets to unusual and deeply personal tributes. Elizabeth’s Florist is proud to be the designated florist for several funeral directors across Chatteris, March and Ely.

Pop into the shop for a friendly chat, inspiration and flowers made with genuine care.

Community is at the heart of the business. Andrea is passionate about supporting Chatteris High Street, contributes to local fundraising and supports much-loved events including Chatteris in Bloom, the Christmas lights and Chatteris Festival.

BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS FOR EVERY OCCASION From thoughtfully created bouquets and wedding flowers to personal funeral tributes, every arrangement at Elizabeths Florist is made with care by fully trained florist Andrea Moat.

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8 YEARS OF TRUSTED PET CARE

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MORE THAN COURSES

HOW NCTC IS BUILDING SKILLS, CONFIDENCE AND COMMUNITY IN CHATTERIS

North Cambridgeshire Training Centre at Metalcraft House in Chatteris

LEARNING, SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITY - ALL CLOSE TO HOME

or people in Chatteris and nearby communities, North Cambridgeshire Training Centre offers opportunities to learn new skills, gain recognised qualifications and build confidence. Whether you are returning to education, considering a career change or simply keen to try something new, NCTC provides a welcoming local place to begin. Functional Skills English and Maths can support progression into further education, training and employment. ESOL courses help learners improve their English and communicate with greater confidence, while Everyday Computing Skills and the Award in Digital and IT Skills develop abilities needed at home and at work. Those interested in finance can study AAT, bookkeeping and accounting. The new Introduction to Counselling course offers an accessible way to explore key concepts and consider whether counselling could become a future career. Some courses may be fully funded for eligible UK residents who earn less than £30,491 or are unemployed. NCTC also helps people explore Apprenticeships, combining employment with valuable skills and experience.

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For anyone planning a career move, one-to-one appointments provide practical guidance with CVs, cover letters, interview preparation, job searches, career planning, university and Apprenticeship routes. Learning at NCTC also includes art, crafts, sewing, floristry, creative writing and other leisure courses. These sessions give people the chance to develop an interest, meet others and enjoy learning in a friendly setting. Members of the Creative Writing Circle have described it as "a supportive environment where I feel safe to be myself." The centre welcomes people with knowledge and experience who would like to inspire adult learners by becoming tutors. Sharing practical or creative skills can help others take their own next step. With autumn courses planned, this is a good time to consider what you would like to achieve. You might want to improve your English or Maths, strengthen your digital skills, explore accounting or counselling, consider an Apprenticeship or discover a creative talent. North Cambridgeshire Training Centre is proud to support the Chatteris community. To find out more about courses, Apprenticeships, careers support and community activities, telephone 01354 293130 or email nctc@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk. Your next opportunity could be closer than you think, right here.

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I WANT TO GET INTO WORK

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MORE THAN COURSES.

Building Skills, Confidence, Creativity and Community. It’s never too late to learn something new — and your next opportunity could be closer than you think.

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Metalcraft House 1 Engineers Way Chatteris PE16 6FU

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Inside Chatteris's home for snooker, pool and good company.

The venue was created by professional snooker player and 2022 Welsh Open champion Joe Perry, who runs the club alongside Penny. Since opening on Market Hill in 2024, JP's has quickly developed an identity of its own: polished and professional enough for committed competitors, yet relaxed enough for newcomers, families and friends simply looking for an enjoyable game.

JP's combines high-quality playing conditions with the welcome of a local venue. Inside, exposed brickwork and characterful architectural details give the Palace a distinctive sense of place. There are three well-maintained snooker tables, two of which are heated, alongside pool tables beneath bright match lighting, creating conditions in which every shot can be seen and appreciated. It is an impressive setting, but never an intimidating one.

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YOUR TABLE IS READY SNOOKER | POOL | DARTS | SKY SPORTS

3 SNOOKER TABLES (2 HEATED)

PLAY MORE. SEE MORE. WIN MORE.

BOOK A TABLE. JOIN THE PALACE. 01354 699967 | jpsnooker.co.uk | jpssnookerpoolpalace@gmail.com Sunday - Thursday: 11am - 11pm | Friday & Saturday: 11am - midnight OC TOB ER 2026

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Finding Strength in Stillness Finding Strength in Finding Strength in Stillness Stillness MY JOURNEY BACK TO HEALTH MY JOURNEY BACK TO HEALTH MY JOURNEY BACK TO HEALTH

“Never stop practising these arts.” “Never stop practising these arts.” Carl “Never Seeger practises Tai Chi alongside fellow students and teachers. stop practising these arts.”

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The Magpies and The Lilies The History of Chatteris Football

By Julie Smith of Chatteris Archives

hatteris has, over the years, been home to several football teams. Back in the 1890s, the newspapers reported on games played by Chatteris Rovers, Chatteris Swifts and the Chatteris St. Peter’s team which had been established by the Parish Church. Best known is probably the Chatteris Town Football Club. The team was nicknamed The Lilies and is still known by that name. They earned that nickname when the team started to play in a white strip.

Back in 1895, another team from Chatteris emerged. They were made up predominantly of men from the Chatteris Engineering Works and were called the Chatteris Engineers. They played in a black and white striped strip and so they were nicknamed The Magpies. By 1909, the team had moved from being a team of juniors to adults and even entered the FA Cup competition, reaching the Fourth Preliminary Round but lost to Kings Lynn. In the 1920s, the Magpies were in the same league as Chatteris Town and played against one another. It led to some interesting newspaper match reports, one of which reported an Engineers’ victory with the headline, “Magpies Peck the Heart out of the Lilies”.

Photo above Chatteris Town Football Team 1929

The Magpies folded in 1975, ending about eighty years of their football history, but the Lilies live on, continuing to play at their West Street home to this day. These team photos have been contributed to the Chatteris Community Archive website where you can find some more Chatteris adult and junior football team pictures.

Visit www.chatteris.ccan.co.uk to leave a comment or upload a photo. We would love to share your photos of Chatteris football teams.

The Magpies played at Tucks Gate on Wenny Road. This is roughly where Cromwell Primary School grounds are now, but all traces of the ground are gone. It is difficult to imagine that there was once a grandstand there with three hundred seats. In later years, the team moved to the pitch off Fairview. The photo below shows the Engineers outside their newlyopened changing rooms at the Fairview ground, circa 1956.

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individual needs. A&S specialises in home visits and serves customers within a fifty-mile radius, making its services particularly accessible for those who may find difficulty in getting to an appointment. As well as free hearing tests and digital hearing aids, services include ear wax removal, tinnitus advice, hearing aid repairs, noise protection, ear and swim moulds, batteries and Bluetooth products. A&S states that its staff are BSHAA and HCPC registered, with RHAD and FSHAA qualifications, bringing professional expertise alongside more than two decades in business. So, if everyone around you suddenly seems to have started mumbling, maybe they haven’t! A hearing check could be a good place to start. Contact A&S Hearing Services: Chatteris: 01354 741517 | Whittlesey 01733 840454

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WORDS BY SALLY MONNERY SECRETARY, CHATTERIS IN BLOOM

Despite a dry and demanding summer, Chatteris in Bloom's volunteers have filled the town with flowers, creativity and community pride.

hatteris has been ablaze with colour this summer, despite the dry conditions. It has been a demanding season for Chatteris in Bloom's gardeners, who have worked tirelessly to keep displays thriving and the town looking its best.

Head gardener Sandie has designed and created eye-catching art features to sit alongside the floral displays, while Julie at Holwoods Nursery has lovingly grown the flowers. Schools and local youth groups have also been encouraged to take part, helping younger residents feel connected to the places they see every day. Behind the colour is a considerable amount of practical work. The small team of volunteers has weeded and planted, cleared litter, swept gutters and cleaned kerbs - often working on hands and knees, metre by metre. Their aim is not simply to create attractive displays, but to encourage pride in Chatteris and inspire others to care for the town too.

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Chatteris in Bloom was founded in 2005 and has built an impressive record. The town has won the coveted Anglia in Bloom Gold award nine times and was recently named the best town in the region. For a place with a proud boxing tradition, Chatteris's floral achievements continue to punch well above their weight. This year brings another exciting chapter. Chatteris is one of four towns shortlisted nationally in Britain in Bloom, alongside well-known places including Henley-on-Thames and Glastonbury. The results are due to be announced in October. The volunteers are proud to work for Chatteris, but they need more help. Hotter, drier conditions make it increasingly difficult to keep plants watered, so the group is looking for additional volunteers and suitable places around town where rainfall can be collected in accessible water butts. Anyone who would like to lend a hand, offer a possible water-collection location or find out more can contact Chatteris in Bloom through its Facebook page. Every hour volunteered and every practical offer of support will help the town continue to flourish.

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Award-winning care home in the heart of Chatteris n the centre of Chatteris is The Gables Care Home, the highest-ranked care home in Cambridgeshire, based on reviews submitted to the wellrespected carehome.co.uk website. As a result, for nine years in a row, the home has remained as one of the Top Twenty-rated care homes in the East of England.

and well-respected Activities and Wellbeing Team provide a variety of different activities for residents, both on a personal one-to-one basis or in groups. There are regular events and trips to local attractions, helping people to maintain their connection to their local area.

The home provides high-quality, short-term respite care or longer-term support for older people at its location on East Park Street in the centre of Chatteris. The two-storey home has spacious bedrooms and welcoming communal areas including large lounges, dining rooms and relaxing quiet spaces. There is a beauty salon where residents enjoy regular hairdressing and nail appointments.

Experienced Care Home Manager, Julie Tyler explained the home’s ethos: “Our team at The Gables focus everything on our residents’ needs and wishes. The experienced and loving team provide high-quality care. Being recognised as the best rated care home in Cambridgeshire is a real testament to our desire to provide the best quality of care to our residents.”

Healthy, nutritious meals are provided, with all dietary needs catered for. The experienced

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Councillor Linda Ashley

My name is Linda Ashley, and I have served as Mayor of Chatteris since May 2025. Each month, I will share news from the Town Council and updates about the work taking place across our town.

have been a Chatteris Town Councillor for 23 years. I was born in Chatteris, attended local schools and have lived here for most of my life. It has been a privilege to see the town develop and to play a part in projects that support local residents.

During that time, the Town Council has contributed towards the Leisure Centre, the all-weather pitch at Cromwell and two skateparks, as well as supporting many other sports facilities through its grant programme. The council also owns Little Acre Pocket Park and the Old Railway Line. Over the years, these have been developed into valuable outdoor spaces enjoyed by many people. Our allotments are another important council asset, managed by Town Clerk Joanna Melton alongside an allotment committee formed by the tenants. Three years ago, the council purchased the former Barclays Bank building for Chatteris Museum, which had previously been housed next to the council offices. The dedication and hard work of its volunteers have transformed the building into an impressive home for the town's history. It is well worth a visit to discover how Chatteris has changed over the years.

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SERVING CHATTERIS AS A TOWN COUNCILLOR Born, educated and based in the town

The Town Council regularly awards grants to community and sports organisations. At our latest meeting, we supported Chatteris Bowls Club, established in 1899, with funding towards new equipment. We also awarded a grant to Chatteris First Responders, run by Sally Monnery, to help provide equipment for CPR and defibrillator training. We continue to support the Summer Reading Challenge, and I recently had the pleasure of presenting medals to young readers who completed it. Encouraging children to enjoy books is a wonderful way to celebrate their effort and achievement.

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It has been a privilege to see the town develop AND TO PLAY A PART IN PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT LOCAL RESIDENTS

KEEPING YOU UPDATED Over the coming months, I look forward to keeping you informed about the council's work and forthcoming events. Minutes of all Town Council meetings are available on the Chatteris Town Council website.

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They provide 24/7, 365 days a year personal service from its base at City Road, March which houses a private Chapel of Rest and luxury fleet of vehicles. Sister company Corinne Turner Floristry, run by Mark’s wife, and Richard King Memorials are also based on-site to provide additional services to support grieving families when they most need it.

James added: “After finishing university I wasn’t put under any pressure to join the business, but I tried it and found I loved it. I get a lot of job satisfaction by helping families who have lost a loved one.” Mark said that over the years there has been a move away from church ceremonies with cremations now being the most common form of service. The father-and-son, who are assisted by fellow funeral director Mark Belton (DipFD) and supported by a team of full and part-time staff, can provide pre-paid funeral plans and organise direct cremations locally.

Mark joined the business straight from school in 1979 with James following in 2023. Both believe the family continuity and personal service gives families peace of mind when planning a loved one’s funeral.

Turner & Son is a member of SAIF, the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, and NAFD, the National Association of Funeral Directors, and primarily operates within a 25-mile radius of March but can also organise funerals further afield.

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KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY MOVING

A volunteer-led transport service has been helping local residents retain their independence since 1985. WORDS: NORMAN LARKE, CHAIRMAN AND VOLUNTEER DRIVER

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1985 ESTABLISHED 18 VOLUNTEER DRIVERS 700 APPROX. CLIENTS 260 AVERAGE TRIPS A MONTH VOLUNTEER DRIVERS USE THEIR OWN CARS TO SUPPORT LOCAL RESIDENTS

For more than four decades, the Chatteris Community Car Scheme has helped local people stay connected when public transport is difficult or unavailable. Established in 1985, it now supports about 700 clients and completes an average of 260 journeys each month across Chatteris, Doddington, Benwick, Manea and March. The service is powered entirely by volunteers, with 18 drivers using their own cars to provide friendly, door-to-door transport. Journeys can be arranged for GP, hospital and dental appointments, as well as shopping trips, hairdressing visits, care homes and time with friends. For many passengers, that dependable lift means more than reaching a destination: it offers independence, reassurance and valuable human contact. Passengers make a contribution of 40p per mile, with a minimum charge of £4, paid directly to the driver. Waiting time is not charged. As an example, a return trip from Chatteris to Hinchingbrooke Hospital, including waiting, costs £14. Drivers cannot lift or push wheelchairs and do not act as carers, so passengers must be able to travel without that assistance.

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Every journey depends on volunteer availability and is arranged at the coordinator's discretion. At least 48 hours' notice is required, although as much notice as possible is always appreciated. Bookings must be made by telephone voicemail; texts cannot be accepted. Callers should speak slowly and clearly, leaving their name, address, telephone number, and the required date, time and destination. A volunteer will return the call within two working days. Drivers operate Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, excluding evenings and weekends. The booking line is managed Monday to Thursday, 1pm to 5pm, and is closed on Fridays. Messages left from Friday to Sunday will be answered from Monday afternoon. Supported by Cambridgeshire County Council, Chatteris Town Council, Chatteris Rotary Club and Chatteris Feoffees Charity, the scheme is covered by Cambridgeshire County Council public liability insurance and works with Care Network. It is a practical service built on generosity, trust and genuine community spirit. To request a journey, leave a voicemail at any time on 07944 814156. The scheme's volunteers will then do everything possible to keep local residents moving.

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The most important job, when beds become vacant, is improving your soil. Healthy, nutrient-rich soil lays the foundation for thriving plants, abundant harvests, and a vibrant ecosystem. Adding organic matter like manure or leaf mould helps with the soil structure and slowly releases nutrients. It also enhances the soil’s capability to retain water and air- crucial for good root development and uptake of nutrients. Fresh manure should not be used until it has been composted and never put fresh manure around edibles. Potatoes and beetroot should all be harvested now. although carrots can be left in the ground it is probably advisable to lift them. Potatoes should be stored in paper or jute sacks in a dark, dry, frost-free environment Carrots can be stored by spreading a layer of sand in a box and laying them on the sand, avoid them touching, and then cover them completely with another layer of sand, repeat until the box is full and then cover. You can also successfully keep root vegetables, except potatoes, in the ground by covering the roots with a layer of straw to protect the plants from frost. Crops that can be sown this month are: • Japanese over-wintering onion sets. • Last chance to transplant spring cabbages – be sure to net them to prevent pigeons eating the young leaves.

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• Broad beans – early varieties should overwinter. • Sow a pot of basil seeds and put in a propagator or on a warm windowsill, keeping the soil moist. Parsley and mint can be dug up from an established clump, put in a pot and kept on the windowsill – much cheaper than buying pots from the supermarket! Other jobs for this month include: • Continue to earth up celery and leeks. • Check the condition of last year’s fleece, cloches and winter protection so that you can plan for any cold spells that may be imminent. • Protect cauliflowers by bending a leaf over the curd. • Finish pruning blackberries and raspberries. • Keep removing yellow leaves from brassicas – leaving them on the ground risks spreading grey mould. • If you have not already done so earth up, or stake (or both) Brussels sprouts and sprouting broccoli plants. • Pick the unripe tomatoes and put a few in a bag with a ripe banana – this gives off ethylene gas which speeds ripening. • Cut back asparagus and artichoke foliage and compost. • Remove runner bean canes: if left in the ground they will easily rot.

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KIRSTY MAKES A NAME FOR HERSELF

irsty Parnell has overcome a number of obstacles to set up in business.

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Loaded Spuds OCTOBER VIBES

Simple comfort food doesn’t come in a finer form than a baked potato. Perfect as the weather starts to get a little chillier... stuff them with bacon, cheese and soured cream and dig in!

Method

1 Heat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7. Rinse the potatoes, then sprinkle all over with sea salt. Put the potatoes directly onto the oven shelf and bake for about 1 hour until crisp on the outside and soft inside when tested with a skewer. Serves 4

Ingredients

4 baking potatoes Sea salt for sprinkling 100g bacon lardons 80g unsalted butter, cubed 80g grated Cheddar, plus an extra 2 tbsp for topping 4 tbsp soured cream, plus extra to serve 1 tbsp chopped chives, plus extra to serve Sourced from www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk

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2 Meanwhile, fry the bacon lardons in a non-stick frying pan until crisp. 3 Once the potatoes are ready, turn the oven to grill, remove the potatoes from the oven and transfer to a baking tray. Slice off the tops (hold the potatoes steady using a clean tea towel), then carefully scoop the soft potato centres into a bowl. Add the butter, 80g cheese and soured cream to the bowl and mix well. Stir in the chives and lardons, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Stuff the cheesy filling back into the potato shells, then top with the extra cheese. 4 Grill the potatoes for 10 minutes until golden and bubbling hot. Serve with the extra soured cream and chives.

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Now proudly holding a five-star food ehind Bakerlicious By hygiene rating, Bakerlicious remains Chloe is Chloe, a Chatteris personal at heart: one local baker, home baker whose love inspired by treasured family memories, of the kitchen began with her making each order with care. Whether it is a birthday centrepiece or a weekend grandparents. What started indulgence, Chloe hopes every bake as treats for friends and family brings someone a little happiness, has grown into a thriving offering every reason to come back for independent business, complete another treat. with celebration cakes, custom Although Chloe is the name behind Make sure to pop along to 38 Gull the bakes, Bakerlicious is very much a Way, follow their social medias to see orders and a bespoke Cake team effort. Her husband shares the their latest menus - and enjoy a sweet Shed at her home. late nights, labels products, restocks the

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Spinach & potato

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A charity six-red snooker tournament at Joe Perry's Snooker & Pool Palace in Chatteris raised £1,050 for the From Me to You is calling on people of all ages to write to someone living with Motor Neurone Disease Association. cancer - a simple act that can bring comfort, companionship and a welcome Organiser Nigel Brazier brought togetherlift 32during entrants for treatment. the day-long event, which began at 10am and continued The charity was founded in 2017 after Alison and Brian's story was shared on BBC until the final player remained at around 7.30pm. Radio 4.a Their Alongside the tournament, supporters enjoyed raffleexperience struck a chord: when someone receives a cancer diagnosis, much-needed emotional support can fade as friends and relatives and a £2 pool-ball challenge. Players took ten shots and struggle to find added together the values of the balls they potted, withthe a right words. prize for the highest score. From Me to You began with letter-writing workshops, giving people the From Me to venue. You is calling on people of all ages write toby someone confidence to stay connected with loved ones to affected cancer living and with It was the second event Nigel has organised at the cancer simple act that can comfort, companionship and a welcome helping -toaplayer reduce isolation andbring loneliness. Interest soon grew beyond those After approaching owner and retired professional 32 PLAYERS TOOK PART IN THE CHARITY TOURNAMENT lift during writing to treatment. someone they knew. Many wanted to support a stranger, leading to Joe Perry last year, the success of the first tournament the Donate a Letter campaign. charity was founded in 2017 after Alison and Brian's story was shared on BBC encouraged the team to do it again. The 4. Their experience struck a chord: when someone a cancer Writers from around the world now send uplifting letters toreceives the charity. These are Club manager Sam Hayden praised theRadio friendly diagnosis, emotional as friends and relatives distributed through hospitals, cancersupport centrescan andfade partner organisations, or sent atmosphere and support from spectators as well asmuch-needed struggle to find the right words. directly to people's players. Nigel thanked Joe, Sam, co-owner Penny, the JP's homes whenever encouragement is needed. team and everyone who entered, donated and Fromcharity Me helped to also You works beganwith withbusinesses, letter-writing workshops, The provides startergiving packspeople for newthe writers and on the day. confidence to stay connected withLocal lovedorganiser ones affected byBrooks cancer and runs public and private workshops. Rodelle recently RODELLE BROOKS AT RADIO FENLAND helping to reduce isolation andthe loneliness. Interest soon grew beyond those to visited Radio to share campaign and encourage more people Nigel, 57, lives with Primary Lateral Sclerosis, a form of Fenland to someone they knew. Many wanted to support a stranger, leading to take part. Motor Neurone Disease, and has raised writing awareness and the Donate anot Letter campaign. funds since 2015. A donated prize was also due to be A letter does need to be perfect or profound. A few warm, thoughtful words auctioned, increasing the total further. Writers from someone around the world now send letters to the charity. These are can remind that they have notuplifting been forgotten. distributed through hospitals, cancer centres and partner organisations, or sent To write, donate or request a letter, visit frommetoyouletters.co.uk. directly to people's homes whenever encouragement is needed.

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NIGEL BRAZIER AND JOE PERRY | PHOTOS: IAN BURT The charity also works with businesses, provides starter packs for new writers and runs public and private workshops. Local organiser Rodelle Brooks recently Photos: Robert Windle,AT RWT Photography / Radio Fenland Adapted from reporting by Molly Nicholas, Fenland Citizen RODELLE BROOKS RADIO FENLAND visited Radio Fenland to share the campaign and encourage more people to take part.

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Kay Kirksix-red Waringsnooker of Chatteris celebrated her 101st birthday in August. Warmest A charity tournament at Joe Perry's wishes&toPool a much-loved resident ofraised the award-winning Snooker Palace in Chatteris £1,050 for theGables Care Home. Photos: Windle,Disease RWT Photography / Radio Fenland MotorRobert Neurone Association.

Organiser Nigel Brazier brought together 32 entrants for the day-long event, which began at 10am and continued until the final player remained at around 7.30pm. Alongside the tournament, supporters enjoyed a raffle and a £2 pool-ball challenge. Players took ten shots and added together values of the ballsatthey A charity six-red the snooker tournament Joe potted, Perry's with a prize for the highest score. Snooker & Pool Palace in Chatteris raised £1,050 for the

SNOOKER STARS RAISE £1,050 Motor Neurone Disease It was the second eventAssociation. Nigel has organised at the venue. After approaching owner and retired professional player Organiser Nigel Brazier brought together 32 entrants for Joe Perry last event, year, the success of the first tournament the day-long which began at 10am and continued encouraged the team to do it again. until the final player remained at around 7.30pm.

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atmosphere and support from spectators as well as players. Nigel thanked Joe, Sam, co-owner Penny, the JP's team and everyone who entered, donated and helped on the day. Nigel, 57, lives with Primary Lateral Sclerosis, a form of Motor Neurone Disease, and has raised awareness and funds since 2015. A donated prize was also due to be auctioned, increasing the total further.

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An enormous illuminated grasshopper was among the more unusual visitors to Chatteris earlier this year, bringing a touch of Fenland wildlife - on a spectacular scale - to the town centre. The four-metre-long, two-metre-high lantern was created for Chatteris's Light Up the Town celebration by artists from Light Whale International, working alongside local volunteers. Inspired by the Large Marsh Grasshopper, a species native to the Fens, the finished creation was around 80 times larger than the real insect. Its arrival was the striking finale to weeks of free community workshops, where residents of all ages learned how to shape delicate frames and transform them into glowing sculptures. Children, families and volunteers worked side by side, discovering new techniques and seeing their ideas gradually come to life.

The giant grasshopper joined a colourful collection of handmade, nature-inspired lanterns, including a life-sized elephant and an intricate willow microbe. The project was delivered through Marketplace Arts, bringing communities together across three Fenland towns during 2026. More than 1,200 residents and visitors took part in or attended the events, celebrating local creativity in a wonderfully memorable way. For Chatteris, the evening was about far more than the impressive finished lanterns. It showed what can happen when artists, volunteers, families and neighbours share their ideas and skills. Against the night sky, the glowing grasshopper became a joyful symbol of imagination, teamwork and the distinctive landscape surrounding the town. It was certainly one visitor nobody could miss.

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Good News for Those Who Drive for Work Ben Beech If you use your own car for work there’s some welcome news that could put extra money back in your pocket. For the first time since 2011, the government has increased the amount you can be reimbursed for business mileage without paying tax on it. From April 2026, the approved rate has risen from 45p to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles you drive each year. It may not sound dramatic, but after fifteen years of the rate sitting frozen while petrol prices, insurance, and servicing costs all climbed steadily, it’s a change many readers will welcome.

What Does It Mean in Practice? Say you drive 8,000 miles a year for work. Under the old rate, your employer could reimburse you £3,600 tax-free. Under the new rate, that rises to £4,400, an extra £800, without either you or your employer paying a penny more in tax. The rate applies to cars and vans, whether petrol, diesel, or electric. It doesn’t apply to your regular commute to and from your usual workplace, but client visits, deliveries, travelling between sites, and similar journeys all qualify.

What Should You Do? If your employer pays your mileage, it’s worth checking what rate they’re currently using. Some businesses may not have updated their records since the change came in, meaning employees may be receiving less than the full tax-free allowance. If your employer reimburses you at less than 55p per mile, you can claim tax relief from HMRC on the diﬀerence, so it’s worth checking, especially if you’ve been reimbursed at the old 45p rate since April. If you’re self-employed you can use the new 55p rate when calculating your business expenses, reducing the amount of income you’re taxed on.

A Simple Check Worth Making It doesn’t take long to review how your mileage is being handled, and for many people it could result in a meaningful saving. If you’re unsure whether you’re claiming correctly, speaking to a local accountant is a good ﬁrst step, and our colleagues at Whitings LLP would be happy to assist you.

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80 YEARS AT THE HEART OF CHATTERIS THE STORY OF THE WORKIES CLUB

he Chatteris Working Men's Club affectionately known as the Workies has stood at the centre of town life for 80 years. Its story begins with agricultural workers looking for a place of their own and runs through decades of sport, entertainment and community spirit.

THE 1950S: TEAMS AND TRADITIONS The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was celebrated in 1953 with events for members and the town, including STINGO Old Strong Ale at two shillings. A women's darts team had formed in 1951, joining successful men's teams, football, dominoes, snooker and other pub games. The club competed strongly in national and regional competitions, including the Haigh Cup.

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MEMBERS BUILT THE NEXT CHAPTER

In the early 1940s, agricultural gangs of 20 to 30 men worked the fields around Chatteris. Their close-knit meetings often continued at home after work, where the day's matters were discussed over home brew. The idea of a formal club grew from those gatherings. In summer 1946, the Old Crown Theatre was leased from Archie Porter for £3 a week. Greene King supplied the beer, a full-time steward was appointed and the club officially opened on 12 October 1946 by local MP Major Legge-Bourke.

Expansion in the 1960s was very much a members' effort. Volunteers helped with roofing, modernisation and a new games room, while farmer John Childs officially opened the enlarged concert hall. Friday buffets, Saturday live entertainment and Sunday discos became a familiar weekly pattern. In 1965, the club bought the neighbouring Crown Building for £2,000, adding offices, accommodation and High Street retail space.

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By the 1970s, entertainment nights drew visitors from as far as Birmingham and Manchester. One in ten Chatteris residents was said to be a member, with a waiting list in the hundreds. Members built a new lounge and bar in 1973. Further expansion followed in the 1980s, when snooker legend Steve Davis took part in a demonstration evening on the club's tables.

The Crown Theatre had emerged from the break-up of the Morgans Brewery site in 1925. When Archie Porter died in 1951, his will instructed that the building be sold to the club for the agreed sum of £875. Members had already invested considerable effort in improvements; by 1958, the property and their renovations were valued at £3,000.

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ROOTED IN THE PAST. BUILDING THE FUTURE. The Workies continues to adapt while remaining true to its purpose: a club run for members, by members. Since reopening after the Covid restrictions, it has combined familiar traditions with new facilities, charity fundraising and a lively community programme.

EQUALITY, ANGLING AND ACCESS Women were granted membership rights at Chatteris in the 1950s - decades before equal full membership was settled across the wider CIU movement in 2007. In 2012, the club acquired fishing rights to two sections of Forty-Foot Bank, where members can still purchase licences.

COMMUNITY FIRST Recent charity events include Rockin' for Headway, which raised more than £2,000 for the Brain Injury Association. The function room is offered free to members and non-members who need a venue for a wake. A Wash.ME laundry facility in the car park also answers a practical need in the town.

A CLUB WITH SOMETHING HAPPENING Bingo runs three times a week, while Chatteris Tabletop Games Club meets weekly for board games, war games, cards and role play. The function room has hosted England's World Cup matches, a successful Chatteris Craft Fayre and sell-out amateur boxing nights from Sparta A.B.C., complete with a full-size ring and competitors from across the UK.

DATES FOR THE DIARY 21st November - Psychic Medium Night 28th November - The Club will be supporting the Chatteris Christmas Lights switch on, hosting a Live DJ set from Stars on 45 DJ Vern. Open to members and non-members alike. Christmas Eve - DJ Vern will be back.

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ONE-OFF EVENTS 2nd, 17th & 31st - Kingfishers Bridge Evening Bat Walks. Tickets £16, including parking and a hot drink. Early booking is essential. Visit kingfishersbridge.org. The 31st is a special Halloween walk. 2nd - U3A Chatteris Art Group. Meets from 2.30pm-4.30pm. October activities also include table tennis, games, French conversation and an open meeting. 2nd - Workies Chaos Crew Quiz Night. Chatteris Working Men's Club. Doors 6.30pm-7pm; quiz 7.30pm, followed by a disco until 11.30pm. £10 per team of six or £2 to join a team. Prizes, raffle and filled rolls. 3rd & 17th - Men's Repair Shed. 10am-noon at Chatteris Salvation Army, East Park Street. Bring something for repair, share your skills or simply pop in for a chat. 3rd - MS Fundraising Quiz and Raffle. From 6pm at Chatteris Conservative Club; quiz at 6.30pm. Teams of up to eight, £2 per person. Proceeds support MS Trust, MS-UK and the MS Society. 7th - Creative Palette Terracotta Planter Painting. 7pm-9pm at Chatteris Cricket Club. £20, including all materials, spring bulbs and compost. Book through TicketSource or email Helen@thecreativepalette.co.uk. 10th - Rocker Sal & The Weekend Offenders. 1950s and 1960s tribute at GER Sports & Social Club, March. Doors 7pm; show 8.30pm. Tickets £10 members, £13 non-members in advance or £15 on the door. Call 01354 652335 or visit germarch.co.uk. 11th - The Bramley House Quiz Night. Every second Sunday of the month at 6.30pm. Get your team together, enjoy a drink and put your general knowledge to the test! 14th - NHS Hearing Aid Maintenance Centre. 2pm-3.30pm at the King Edward Centre. NHS hearing-aid cleaning, re-tubing and replacement batteries; no appointment needed. Visit cambsdeaf.org or call 01223 416141.

14th - Norfolk Paint Parties: Pigcasso. Create your own Pigcasso painting at Cobblestones, March, from 6.30pm-9.30pm. Tickets £32. 14th - U3A Chatteris Games Group. Meets from 2pm-4pm. 16th - U3A Chatteris Open Meeting. Meets from 10.30am-12.30pm. 17th & 22nd - Darling Buds Pumpkin Workshops. Seasonal workshops: 1pm-3pm on the 17th and 7pm-9pm on the 22nd. £45 per person. Booking required: 07968 438841. 21st-24th - We Will Rock You Musical. Seaton Starlights bring this Queen jukebox musical to the stage at Stamford Corn Exchange. High-energy entertainment with all the songs you know and love. Tickets from the box office or online. 24th - Highland Cow Cottage Mosaic Workshop. 10am-4pm in Willingham. Make a Highland Cow mosaic or choose another shape or tray. Places are limited; book at cjbcrafts.com. 25th - Bali Beds Halloween Charity Event. 10.30am-2pm at 3A East Park Street, Chatteris, and 91 High Street, Ramsey. Offers, raffle and Halloween activities. Half of proceeds support RSPCA Block Fen and Birmingham Children's Hospital. 25th - Kingfishers Bridge 5km Autumn Run. Registration 10.15am-10.45am; run 11am. Entry £15 in advance or £18 on the day. Visit kingfishersbridge.org.

REGULAR EVENTS Term time - Peter Pan Playgroup. King Edward Centre: Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 9am-3.30pm; Thu 9.30am-3.30pm. Amanda: 01354 693432. Tuesdays & Thursdays - Yoga. 10am-11.30am at the King Edward Centre. Thelma: 01354 741118. Tuesdays - Slimming World. King Edward Centre sessions between 9am-1pm and 5pm-9pm. Wednesdays - Hartbeeps. Children's music and sensory sessions, 9.30am-1.30pm, King Edward Centre. Thursdays - Gorin Ryu Jujitsu. 6pm-8pm at the King Edward Centre. Steve: 07742 698031. F-Stop Camera Club

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