Discovering Whittlesea issue 151, February 2017

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Our Christmas Novelty Hunt Winners page 16

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Introduction

Welcome to Your February Issue.

Inside Highlights

We’re now well into the New Year, and “new” is what this month’s issue is all about. We’ve got loads of brand new features for you to enjoy, including legal advice from Fraser Dawbarns, two Education articles, regular tips and advice for your computer, and of course, a new fresher look. All this, on top of the usual news from local clubs, charities and schools. That’s a lot of newness! (Who knew?!)

8 ............... Booking the Perfect Honeymoon 10-11........ Community Matters 12-13....... Straw Bear Highlights 16-17....... Community Matters 18.............. February Gardening Tips 22............. The Great War: Part 3

There’s also a wonderful photo gallery of the Straw Bear Festival, and the Hot Seat returns, with Eastrea’s resident scientist and TV presenter Prof. Brian J. Ford taking the chair. Enjoy!

24............. Remembering Malcoln James Bean 28-29..... Club Matters

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35............. In the Hot Seat: Brian J. Ford 36............. Technology: Dealing with Malware 38............. Recipe - Pancake Day 40............. Valentines Day

I can’t begin this month’s piece without mentioning last month’s Straw Bear Festival.

As always it was a fantastic event, and it was great to see so many people there enjoying the atmosphere (and perhaps one or two beers!).

42............. Steve Barclay MP 44-45..... Charity Matters 48............. Puzzle Page 52............. Pets’ Corner

The whole team has been working hard to make this month’s magazine bigger, better and fresher than ever before, with a number of new articles and contributors added to our already varied mix. Your feedback is always appreciated – you can get in touch via our Facebook page, or by emailing the editor.

56............. Local Job Opportunities 60............. Education: Coates Primary School 64............. Kings Dyke Crossing Update

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66............. Spotlight on Air Cadets 70-72.... Events Diary 75-78..... Directory

Copy deadline details:

The copy deadline for the March issue of Discovering Whittlesea is February 6th.

Publisher - Claire Saberton: 01778 421427 | 07837 499061 | sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Editor - Jack Harris: editor.whittlesea@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Account Managers - Catherine Healy - Charlotte Scott: info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Ops Director – Andy Armstrong: 01733 200609 | 07780 922214 Design – Sarah Gumbley | Vincent Clark | Emma Gunner | Rob Harradine

With thanks to:

Whittlesey Osteopaths, March Podiatry, Clare Lockett, Eileen Le Voi, Alex Miscandlon, Growing Hand Nursery, Yasmin Chopin, Connor Martin, Lorraine Bingley, Len Stanley, Steve Barclay, DB Freeman & Daughters, Revd Nigel Whitehouse, Brian Smithyman, Fraser Dawbarns, Ken Wade, Whittlesey Vets, Eamonn Dorling, City Staff, Christine Thorpe and Dave Bailey.

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Cover photo taken by The Studio, Whittlesey

“Discovering Whittlesea” is published by a local team and is not associated with any other business. Care is taken to ensure that the content and information is correct. However, we cannot take any responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by any errors. Permission must be granted to reproduce, copy or scan anything from this publication. For a copy of our contributors’ guidelines please email info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk.

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Interesting articles to help you understand your body better

The Process of Wound Healing The event

The scab

This could be anything, from a trauma to a sudden movement. The key point here is that a tissue is damaged. As blood vessels and nerves live very close to all tissues, it is likely that these will be damaged too.

We are all familiar with the word “scab�, though the correct term is granulation tissue.

The plug When tissues are damaged, they will tear blood vessels, thus allowing blood to escape. If this is not dealt with quickly, we will see swelling in the area. Within our blood live cells called platelets, which normally remain dissolved in the blood, but become insoluble and sticky when they come into contact with damaged blood vessels. They stick together, forming a net which catches all the other substances floating in the blood. Soon, the net has caught enough substances to create a blockage, plugging the torn blood vessel and stopping further blood loss.

Swelling The plug creates a blockage and thus a back pressure.

This, combined with various chemicals released by the damaged tissues, causes the local blood vessels to expand. As the vessels expand, certain cells are able to migrate through the vessel walls and onto the damaged site.

The damaged tissue releases various markers which guide them. The cells consist of white blood cells, various growth hormones and chemicals that promote further inflammation and pain. We need this pain so we can acknowledge the damage and take steps to stop it. The release of these cells comes with the release of water, which is why we see swelling.

The granulation tissue is a general mixture of pre-mature tissue and temporary blood vessels. Both grow into the area because of the release of growth hormones mentioned earlier.

We need the extra temporary blood vessels to feed the new growing tissue.

The tissue acts as a filler, plugging the gap within the wound. Meanwhile, the cells at the periphery of the wound will multiply inwards and pull the two ends together. We now have the hole in the middle of the wound being filled, as well as the two ends being pulled together.

Unfortunately, the more complex structures such as glands and contractile tissue are difficult to replicate, and this is why repaired tissue is not as strong or as functional as the original.

Re-organising Once everything is in place, the body can take its time to reorganise everything. This process is the longest step to recovery, taking anywhere between one and twenty four months.

It is therefore important to return to activity gradually.

In summary, wound healing is a repair process in which the body is trying to fashion a tissue of a similar quality, but not an exact replica of the original. The replacement tissue won’t be 100% as strong as the original, and, invariably, the older we are and the more health problems we face, the further from 100% we will be. However, the vast majority will be above 80% - that is how clever our bodies are.

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By March Podiatry Practice Pregnancy yoga classes and “KG Hypnobirthing” classes come to Cambridgeshire from February!

We are delighted to welcome Karen Marshall, the midwife from “Blossoming Bumps to Babies”, who is trained to teach both exciting new services, to help new mums-to- be and their partners.

THE PREGNANCY YOGA classes will allow the mums to practise yoga techniques, poses and breathing exercises, and to embrace the changes in their bodies. It will also provide you with a social network of other mums in your local area. Each class will end with a restorative relaxation, which will provide you with a space to relax both your body and mind and enhance the bond between you and your growing baby. The sessions are a gentle variation of yoga and are suitable from twelve weeks pregnant through until baby’s arrival.

Practising yoga during pregnancy can relieve stress and anxiety, soften and open the body to help prepare for birth, build strength and support the lower back, improve relaxation, promote restful sleep, keep the body supple through the pregnancy, and help to boost your energy levels. It also teaches breathing techniques and positions to utilise during labour, all the time enhancing the bond between you and your growing baby.

Courses can be purchased in blocks of six, although, as you approach your due date, individual sessions can be purchased.

Follow our Facebook page for details of all clinic news.

Our classes are on Thursday evenings, from 6pm to 8pm, with refreshments available at the end of the sessions.

“KG HYPNOBIRTHING” is a complete antenatal educational programme, tailored towards helping mums and their birth partners reduce the fear of childbirth. Karen teaches self-hypnosis, and breathing and calming techniques to empower you to give birth more gently, calmly and in greater comfort. In addition to this, she provides you with the information you require about various subjects, in order to ensure that you are fully empowered to be actively involved in any decision that is required during your journey into parenthood. Whilst it is acknowledged that birth doesn’t always go to plan and that there may be unforeseen issues that may complicate the process, hypnobirthing can provide you with the confidence and insight to ensure that, regardless of the outcome, you have a positive experience.

Karen will explain how hypnosis can release fear and build confidence, teach you breathing exercises and deep relaxations, including visualisations. You will learn simple hypnosis activities to practise at home to help you to have the most enjoyable and memorable experience possible.

If you would like more information about these exciting new services, or to book your place, please visit www.blossomingbumpstobabies.co.uk

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Our next meeting will be on February 22nd at the Falcon Hotel, London Street, Whittlesey.

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Whittlesey Extravaganza Brings an Extra Christmas Surprise

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The Whittlesey Christian Church in Broad Street had an amazing surprise, when someone posted on their Facebook page that they had found one of their balloons in Germany! A group from the church had been giving out free balloons and face painting for the children during the evening.

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with their name on. The helium filled balloons, which feature our church logo, are very popular with the children. With all the excitement of the evening - the rides, stalls, and a visit from Santa – it’s quite easy for some children to accidently let go of their balloon, only to see it fly away into the sky. We were all amazed when we saw on our Facebook page that one balloon had been found in Germany, just north-west of Hamburg.”

The balloon was found by Thomas Hinsche, who then posted a photograph (above right) of the balloon on the church Facebook page. Over three thousand people have seen the article on Facebook to date.

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The Straw Bear Festival 2017

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I Love to Love ...and the Straw Bear just Loves to Dance!

This year's festival will live long in the memory of Ian Brown, who picked the day to propose to his girlfriend Emma.

"I met Emma at De Montfort University in Leicester, and we were friends for many years.

I moved to Whittlesey five years ago and we went to every festival together. Two years ago we became a couple, and the Straw Bear Festival is always marked as our anniversary - that's why I chose to do it there. We've now bought a house in Bourne and are very happy. Thanks to the Straw Bear for making it that extra bit special!"

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Could You Look After a Guide Dog? New Year, New Opportunity!

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding volunteer opportunity, then this is the role for you! Guide Dogs are looking for volunteers to look after a guide dog in training for ten weeks.

Could you help?

There are over 5,000 guide dog owners across the UK, but we don’t want to stop there; help us train the next group of dogs, to enable blind and partially sighted people to lead independent lives in your local community.

As a volunteer boarder, you would be playing a vital role in a guide dog’s training and development. We need boarders in the Whittlesey area to home a dog for a period of ten weeks.

During this time the guide dog would be collected from your home at around 8.30am, and would train with one of our instructors before being returned to you at around 3.30pm. As a boarder, you would need to follow correct commands and routines for our guide dogs, and follow any instructions 14

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provided to you by the instructor. Your input will help ensure the guide dog is ready to take its next step to qualify as a guide dog, and meet its future owner.

This is a role ideal for someone who works from home or who does not work; someone with the availability to support training, and also to look after the dog when they are not training, which could be a weekday, and does include weekends.

A guide dog cannot be left alone for more than four hours, meaning this is a role that requires a lot of commitment.

We would provide you with all the training you need, as well as all food and equipment for the dog. We also cover vet bills if required.

So if you have a secure home, time on your hands, a garden with both grass and concrete for the dog, and a willingness to support a guide dog in training, we would love to hear from you!

For more details please contact Christian Cornforth, Volunteer Consultant, on 0345 143 0223, or email Christian.cornforth@guidedogs.org.uk

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The start of a new year is often when people re-start their thoughts about moving home. But, if you are in the process of getting your house sale-ready, it may be worth thinking about some dos and don’ts when it comes to attracting sellers.

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Congratulations to our Christmas Novelty Hunt Competition Winner!

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Main picture (left to right): Rosalind Muckle, winner of our Christmas Novelty Hunt competition, Cheryl Jakes and Catherine Healy from Discovering Magazines and Tina Cawood from Kelly Vision.

Inset (left to right): Cheryl, Denise Ireson from Defibrillators For All, Catherine, and Pam Slaughter from Whittlesey Christmas Lights.

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Congratulations to Rosalind Muckel, who was lucky enough to win first prize in Discovering Whittlesea’s Christmas Novelty Hunt competition. Readers of our December issue were given the chance to search for festive-themed pictures which were displayed in over fifty shop windows throughout Whittlesey, and Rosalind was selected at random from all the correct entries. She is seen here collecting her prize of a 28” LED television from Kelly Vision.

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Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service: February 2017 Bulletin On-Call Firefighters On-call firefighters are a vital part of today’s fire and rescue service, providing an efficient and effective service that gives emergency cover to more than 90% of the UK. In Cambridgeshire, they make up 56% of the workforce.

An on-call firefighter is not based at a fire station, but carries a pager and responds to emergency incidents as and when they happen. They receive an annual wage to reflect the time they commit to being available, plus additional payments for attending incidents and drill nights (one evening a week for two hours).

On-call firefighters are men and women who may have other jobs, and are able to provide evening, daytime or weekend cover. When they are on-call they may be at home, working for themselves or for a nearby company, or out in their local community (staying within a five-minute travel time of the fire station), and are generally located in rural communities, small towns and villages.

If you would like to become an on-call firefighter, or find out more, then please go to our website at www.cambsfire.gov.uk and search for “on-call firefighter” under the Careers section.

On our website you can also find the latest news, incidents and safety advice. Sign up to email alerts and find us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.

Your Mayor Alex Miscandlon Alex Miscandlo n Hello everybody. As 2017 gets in to full swing, the civic diary quickly fills up. With this in mind, if anybody requires the support of the Town Council through the Mayor’s attendance at an event, then please get in touch with myself or the town clerk, and we will see what we can do to help.

Due to editorial requirements in producing this article, the events taking place in January will be reported at a later date. These include the Straw Bear Festival and a visit by your MP Steve Barclay, who will take a tour of the town with myself and the Mayoress, during which he will talk to local businesses. This event was a great success last year, and this is why it is being repeated.

The councillor surgeries continue to be held in Grosvenor House each month, so please do pop along if there is something you would like to discuss.

Dates can be found at the Council offices, on our website and in this magazine (below).

Wishing everyone all the best for 2017.

Councillor Alex Miscandlon, Mayor of Whittlesey

Councillor surgeries will be held in Grosvenor House from 9.30-10.30am on the first Saturday of every month throughout 2017.

Everyone Health is excited to offer FREE Adult Weight Management sessions with a qualified nutritionist and physical activity expert, starting Thursday 26th January 1.30pm-3.00pm at St Andrews Parish Hall, Whittlesey.

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Councillors present on Saturday February 4th will be: Councillor David Mason (District and Town Councillor) Councillor Ray Whitwell (Town Councillor) If you have any matters of concern that you wish to discuss, then please come along and let us know.

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February Gardening Tips February means spring is not too far away, with light levels increasing and temperatures on the rise. Spring bulbs are beginning to show and wildlife is beginning to stir into life.

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Dig over existing beds and borders, again incorporating as much organic matter as you can. This helps to get the beds ready for spring planting and sowing, and turning over also exposes the pests for the birds to eat.

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Remember that frost-tender plants still need to be protected with fleece. There are still sharp frosts around, and a good layer of mulch will protect the roots of any newly planted trees or shrubs from the frosts.

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Summer flowers - geranium, petunia, impatiens ('Busy Lizzie') and lobelia, along with some perennials - can be sown in a propagator in a heated greenhouse, or on a sunny windowsill.

The temperature should be at about 65F to 70F, or 18C to 21C. Take care not to sow too thickly or over-water, as this can lead to the seedlings damping off. For seed sowing you can use a good multipurpose compost - for best results, riddle on a fine riddle, and add a small amount of fine perlite to the mix. Some seeds, like impatiens, are best left uncovered to germinate, while others can be covered with a very light covering of fine vermiculite.

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Remember to regularly deadhead pansies and primulas. Removing faded flowers will help to prevent seeds setting, which in turn will give better flower performance.

• Start chitting early-seed potatoes. Stand them in a tray or egg box, and place them in a bright, cool and frost-free place.

• Start sowing vegetable seeds such as leeks, onions and early brassicas under cover this month.

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Cut autumn-fruiting raspberry canes to the ground to stimulate new canes, which will fruit in the autumn. Cut the tips of canes that have grown beyond the top of their supports; cut just above a bud. Prune apple and pear trees whilst they're still dormant, and protect any early blossom on peaches, apricots and nectarines.

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Lift and divide snowdrops while still in the green state.

• Prune winter flowering shrubs such as Mahonia, Viburnum x bodnantense, and winter jasmine.

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ebruary is a strange month! It could be the coldest month but still have warm days and when it is cold, freezing or very wet it doesn’t quite seem right to start planting seeds. However, there are plenty that you can be starting off indoors and out.

It is possible to sow crops such as broad beans along with early peas (under cloches), parsnips and garlic, but only do so if the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. A good idea for sowing peas is to use lengths of plastic guttering: half fill them with good-quality seed compost and sow the seeds about two inches apart, cover with compost, water and keep in a light spot under cover. Once the seedlings have grown to about three inches, make a shallow drill and slide the contents of the guttering into the drill. Make sure they are firmly bedded and water them. Also shallots can be planted; dig shallow drills about seven inches apart so that the tips are just showing, water and keep weed-free. Other crops that can be sown outdoors (watch the weather and make a judgement) are turnips, rhubarb crowns and grape vines.

Seeds that can be planted indoors or under cover include broad beans, Brussels, leeks, onions, salad leaves, tomatoes, peas, spinach, summer cabbage, sprouting broccoli – to name but a few.

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Make sure that you have got all of your seed potatoes by the end of the month and that they are spread out in a seed tray, or in egg boxes, in a light, cool room where they can “chit” (sprout shoots) before being planted out. If the “chits” look pale and spindly, the room is probably too warm or too dark.

The soil can be prepared for the spring planting by completing the winter digging, if not already done, by removing any weeds that have survived the winter months.

To warm up the soil for planting next month, cover it with fleece or polythene and, if you haven’t already, add well-rotted manure or compost to the prepared soil.

Other jobs that can be carried out are: Removing dead leaves from cabbages and sprouts – if they start to rot, they can spread mould and mildew.

Make sure that winter cabbages, cauliflowers and broccoli are netted against hungry pigeons, whose food supply is a little short at this time of year.

Spray fruit trees, whilst they are still dormant, with a plant-oil based winter wash to help prevent aphids and scale insects.

Feed and mulch fruit trees and bushes.

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Taking a tip from the Hotel Industry - by interior designer Yasmin Chopin

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pending two days with hoteliers at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Stansted, for the Hotel Designs Summit, gave me a unique insight into the hotel industry. I was invited by the hotel industry to speak on the subject of blogging, which was well received and generated much discussion and enquiry. We talked about design, interiors and customer service and how these things add up to make a guest feel very special. There are some design tips below…!

Whatever your reason for staying in a hotel, your basic needs will be met by “The Three Bs”. Tim Mills, a partner of the awardwinning Edgar House Hotel in Chester, explained that, once you’ve conquered the three Bs, you can go very much further to achieving a customer experience par excellence.

The Three Bs Bed - ensuring you have the best night’s sleep in a comfortable bed using quality bedding.

So what can we pick up from this? Here are three ideas for your home:

and uneven could be characterful and interesting - think • Wonky about it before straightening and levelling.

• Is your ceiling boring? Get creative with colour and/or pattern. you make more of a good view by raising your viewing • Can position or enlarging a window?

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Bath - providing a bath and/or shower that not only works properly, but gives you a sense of luxury.

Breakfast - preparing a breakfast that is appetising, tastes great and uses the best ingredients.

Using interior design tricks of the trade, Tim has decorated the seven rooms in his boutique hotel to generate a ‘wow’ from his guests. It sounds like a fun place to stay and explore. He said, One room has a wonky mantelpiece in it - it was wonky when we bought it but we made it even more wonky.

Another room has a colourful ceiling, and the rooms on the river side of the property have their beds raised by a metre, so that guests can enjoy the views whilst eating breakfast in bed!”

Having got the interiors sorted, it then comes down to the staff and service. Reaching out to make that very special connection with his guests, he provides a parking place with their name on; then he or his partner personally welcomes them with a glass of bubbly. He finds out if they have any special food or beverage ‘likes’ and goes all the way to ensuring that those items are in stock.

And at the end of their stay, each guest receives a goodie bag to go home with!

We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘going the extra mile’... well in Tim’s case it seems very appropriate and I am not surprised that the Edgar House Hotel is number one out of twenty-five hotels listed as ‘The Best Small Hotels in the World’ by Trip Advisor – a well-deserved accolade!

Contact Yasmin Chopin on 07831 231 664, or email her ycid@yasminchopin.com.

See more on her website: yasminchopin.com.

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Local History

The Great War in Whittlesey

PART 3: the ANKER brothers Last month I told the story of three brothers from Whittlesey who lost their lives to the ongoing war in Europe. This month we look at another, somewhat similar, story, which also involves three brothers. By Connor Martin.

Brother of Ernest and Fred Anker, Bertie J. Anker was part of the 2nd Bedfordshire Regiment in the First World War. He was the son of Robert and Alice Anker, who lived in Eastgate. Born in Whittlesey, Bertie enlisted in Flitton, in Bedfordshire, as part of the 'call to arms' in 1916. Before this point the government had relied on voluntary enlistment, but the Military Service Act of 1916 introduced conscription for all men between the ages of eighteen and forty-one (with some exceptions depending on circumstances and occupation).

Bertie was unfortunately killed in action by gunfire to the chest on April 11th 1917, in northern France. The attack left a tenth of his fellow soldiers wounded, or worse. Just as we have seen before, this was not part of a wide-scale attack ordered by high allied commanders, but more of a military skirmish on the Western Front. This skirmish only involved a few dozen men, unlike mass offensives which 22

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would involve thousands, and in some cases hundreds of thousands.

It is unknown whether his body was ever recovered, but his name is engraved in the St. Martin Calvare British Cemetery and the St. Martin sur Cojeul in France. As per British tradition, his parents were given the death penny to recognise their son’s sacrifice for King and Country in the line of duty.

The next brother, Ernest Anker, was conscripted into the 7th Northamptonshire Regiment, and was killed in action on June 16th 1917, near the town of Ypres. His name is engraved on the Menin Gate memorial there.

The only brother to enlist in Whittlesey, Fred Anker, was enlisted into the Cambridgeshire Regiment in early 1916, and survived the horrors of the Somme. However, he was killed in action on July 31st 1917, about ten miles from where his brother Ernest was

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killed in Ypres. Whether Fred knew of his brother’s fate when he died is unknown, though it is doubtful given the communication methods in use at the time.

The story of these three brothers, along with all the other Whittlesey people involved in the conflict, is a poignant reminder of how the war affected every family, whether urban or rural, poor or gentry. No matter who you were, the war provided unity and solidarity as men laid down their lives, often alongside their brothers and fathers, to protect us from the onslaught from the Central Powers.

To conclude this article, I would like to ask readers for any personal stories of local families during the Great War. Maybe you have a relative who fought, or know a story or anecdote about Whittlesey during that time. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch by email at connor@greatwarlive.com.

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Remembering

Malcolm James Bean 14.01.2016 We little knew that morning, that God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you.

You did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories.

Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Missing you today, and always.

Much love from Mu m, Dad, son Jordan, Lorraine, Dave, Denyse, Rob, Jay, Gemma, Ada m, Z oe, Ja mes, Jo, Tom, Lucy, Troy & Tianna xxx Lorraine said "I cannot believe it has been a year since my dear brother and business partner Malcolm passed away and changed our lives forever. We miss him so much, always running around, conscious of his fire shouts and always making time for a good chat with friends, clients, local people and businesses. We both played a very large part in the everyday running of our business for twenty years which, with his vast knowledge has left a massive loss for me and our staff.

Thank you to everyone who has supported and continues to support us - it means so much to me, the staff and all the fa mily.�

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Ruby Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday in Style

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arch & District Model Railway Club are holding the March and District Annual Model Railway Exhibition on Saturday, March 4th, 2017 at Westwood Community Junior School, Maple Grove, March, PE15 8JT, from 10.00am-4.30 pm.

t the December meeting of the Whittlesey Women’s Institute, Ruby Hurst celebrated her ninetieth birthday in style with twenty five other members. Ruby has been a member of the WI for over seventy five years, and was presented with gifts, a birthday cake and a certificate from the WI President, Mrs Ann Quincey. Congratulations, Ruby!

There will be fourteen different layouts for you to see, seven trade stands, free parking, refreshments, demonstrations and a club stand. Admission prices are Adults £4.00, Children £2.00 and Family £11.00

There was no meeting in January, but members instead enjoyed a New Year meeting at the New Crown. February’s meeting is on Tuesday 7th, at 7.30pm in St. Andrew’s Hall, with guest speaker Andrew Mortlock presenting a talk entitled “The History of London Brick”. New members are most welcome. Contact Ginny on 01733 205148.

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n December the band and Peterborough Young Singers performed in Childers to help raise money for Defibrillators for All. I am delighted to say that the evening was a great success. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and we helped the charity raise in excess of £1700, including their raffle and games held at the event. This is a fabulous achievement, and the funds will be put to good use.

The charity maintain the defibrillators that are currently in place locally, and plan to purchase more for other areas within the town. Training and awareness sessions can be provided to individuals and groups who are interested.

provide this service. For more information please go to www.defibrillatorsforall.co.uk.

In June next year they are teaming up with Cardiac Risk in the Young, a national charity, to provide two days of heart screening for 14-35 year olds, so will continue fundraising hard to

Currently we are playing it just for fun, although some, if rehearsed up to a high enough standard, we may play at our Spring concert, along with other lighter music,

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We have been using January to improve our technical skills by playing challenging music, both classical and modern, by a variety of composers.

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If you would like book the band for an event or concert, or if you play a brass, wind or percussion instrument, please do get in touch, either via our website www.whittleseywindensemble. com or our email whittleseywind@gmail.com Give us a try! We meet at the Methodist/United Reform Church, Whittlesey, on Thursdays, 7.45pm to 9.15pm.

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ur Coates gateway project has been around for several years now, but is in need of some TLC. Work will be carried out soon, and will involve replacing the rotting wooden sleepers and reducing the flower bed area.

In the meantime, we are looking for volunteers living in the immediate area who can carry out regular maintenance on the site, such as weeding and watering during the summer months. If you think you might be interested in helping us with this small but essential task, please contact Chairman Fred Mills on 01733 202874.

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o start 2017 off, soup was served at our January meeting, and we have a wide variety of subjects planned for the year ahead, including outings, lunches and guest speakers.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, in St. Andrew’s Hall, and start at 7.30pm. This month’s meeting, on the fourteenth, will feature Papercraft, where everyone can have a go.

New members and guests are always welcome to join us.

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Thorney Running Club was established over twenty‐five years ago, and our aim is to promote n late December, fledgling runners in Whittlesey braved the cold for running and fitness in the Whittlesey area. We are the only running club operating in the a post-Christmas 5km blast on the Green Wheel. It was a celebration Whittlesey area, and have a vibrant membership of around one hundred members, young and old, male and female. event, and marked a milestone in the lives of many of our runners.

We host three races a year: a 5km event that takes place at Ferry Meadows, Nene Park, and a hound” effect helped to push Back in the summer of 2016, 5‐mile and a 10km race that starts and finishes at The Bedford Hall, Thorney. Both are very well all runners to beat their times. over fifty runners completed a attended by runners locally, and further afield.

Many runners knocked significant “couch to 5km” running course, We hold training sessions each week, two for adults and one for children. The adult training amounts of time from their hosted

by Thorney Running Club sessions take place on a Monday and Wednesday at The Manor Leisure Centre, in Station Road, personal bests, and are currently inWhittlesey. These start at 7pm, and are suitable for all types of runners. We run on well‐lit streets Whittlesey. They celebrated planning new targets for 2017. their success with a graduation during the winter, and further afield during the summer. No one is too slow ‐ all abilities are welcome.

5km run on the Whittlesey Green Thorney Running Club is planning Wheel in July, during which they Our ‘Manor Laps’ start at 5pm on a Friday evening, and consist of timed laps around the Manor to repeat the success of their field (each lap is 530 metres), with warm up activities before the runs, and team relays afterwards. received medals, certificates, beginner’s course in 2017, in It is suitable for children from about age seven upwards. Each session finishes with goody bags and the admiration Whittlesey, so if your New Year’s cakes/chocolates, with the cakes often home‐baked by our members. of friends and family. resolutions involve a plan for In the summer, the number of runners at the Manor Laps is often over thirty. If children run all the

more exercise, then please keep On December 27th 2016, they races, they will cover six or seven laps, equal to just over two miles in total. Parents and senior a look out for adverts for the repeated their success with a members are welcome to watch or join in. The sessions are run by Geoff Howes, a qualified teacher with CRB checks all done. There are two child protection officers who are also CRB course in spring. sequel run, with the aim of trying checked. These sessions are open to anybody, so you do not have to be a member of the club to to beat their personal best times take part. set six months ago. This sequel Our runners participate in many races throughout the year, from short distance 5km races, all the event was a handicap race, with way up to marathon distance. These include The Great Eastern Run held in Peterborough. We faster runners setting off behind have a number of members doing marathons this year, including The London Marathon. Each year the beginners. The “hare and we take part in various relay races ‐ The Green Wheel, The Round Norfolk Relay and The Hereward Relay ‐ which help us to build team confidence, and are also good fun, as they can get very competitive!

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2 WHO HAS HAD THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE AND WHY? A tutor at King’s, Dr A. G. Lowndes. He introduced me to the microscope and taught me how to look at life through a scientist’s eyes.

3 WHICH TWO CHARACTERS, ALIVE OR DEAD, WOULD YOU MOST ENJOY SHARING A MEAL WITH AND WHY? Living? Liam Hudson. We fostered him as a three-year-old and he was astonishingly bright. Now he’d be over forty, and we often wondered what happened to him.

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People don’t appreciate its importance, like the historic houses or the carillon in St Mary’s church.

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Hello, and welcome to the first Technical Information page of 2017. Next month I will detail some tips for using Windows 10, which I hope will be especially useful for those of you who have upgraded from either Windows 7 or 8.1.

I have now completed the move from my old office to the new shop on the corner of High Causeway (opposite The Original Factory Shop), and I look forward to welcoming you there.

During December and January the most prolific issue I have seen with customers’ computers is an increasing number of attacks by spyware, hackerware and adware, which I will collectively term “malware”.

So, just what are these little beasts?

Very simply, they are different type of malicious software, created to damage or gain access to your computer system; or alternatively, to force your browser into displaying messages either advertising services, or tricking you into believing your computer has been hacked.

The virus type of malware, such as keyloggers, worms and rootkits, will usually be dealt with by your Antivirus (having a good Antivirus will save you money in the long term). However, the advertising type of malware is put on your PC mainly for monetising it to other people, who can gain money by forced advertising, stealing information, spreading spam, or extorting money through data encryption. In these cases, it is worthwhile getting special anti-adware software for your computer.

Malware gets onto your computer in a number of ways, either through downloads, opening certain emails, or just clicking on certain internet links. The more popular operating systems, such as Windows, are more vulnerable simply because more people use them. Many people believe Apple products, like Macs, cannot get viruses and malware, but this is a myth!

Some viruses are more dangerous and undetectable than others. A fair few Antiviruses are unable to detect some adware, which can hijack your browsers to send you to certain pages like this:

This page is fake, and if you ever see such a message, do not call the number. You can close your browser without damaging your computer, and then immediately run your anti-virus scan.

If this doesn't work, come to see me at AA Whittlesey Computers, where my employees and I can give you advice, or remove it for you. I am aware of three customers who have telephoned for ‘help’ - two were scammed out of £200, the other £300.

The best way to defeat malware is to not get it in the first place. Check the web links you click, especially from obscure sites, and do not click on comments containing strange links or shortened URLs (such as tinyurl). These will change a website’s URL to a shortened link under that name. For example, google.com would become tinyurl.bit, and this would then send you to a Google lookalike page while infecting your computer with malware.

So remember, have a good anti-virus and anti-adware installed, keep it up to date, and run it regularly – and if all else fails, come and see me or your preferred shop for help.

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1) Pick a pancake style Almost every country and culture has its own version of pancakes, from a Malaysian ‘Lempeng’, made with banana and coconut; to a French crepe; a fat Canadian pancake stack, or classic British pancakes served with sugar and lemon. The mixture for pancakes differs depending on the country’s readily available ingredients, such as corn in Venezuela, cabbage in Japan, and rice in Nepal. All types of pancakes are relatively easy to make, so why not consider trying some different kinds to spice up your Pancake Day?

2) Fat matters If you are making traditional English pancakes, make sure to use plenty of fat to get the batter nice and crispy. If you use oil, then I recommend vegetable oil, and if you use butter, then clarified butter works best.

3) Timing Pancakes should usually only take about two to three minutes to cook, but it’s best to ignore the clock and check for bubbles on the top of the pancake, which means it’s ready to flip over. Make sure not to cook it for much longer than two to three minutes, though, as the batter could dry out.

4) Toppings Pancakes are delicious both sweet and savoury, depending on your taste. They go very well with fresh fruit, chocolate, and maple syrup, but equally well with ham, cheese, and bacon. Try using different cheeses such as brie, ricotta, or blue cheese, which all taste amazing when melted inside a crispy pancake.

5) Hitting the pan Don’t just dollop the mixture into the pan with any old kitchen utensil. It's helpful if you spoon the batter into the pan using a large ladle, so it can be poured into the hot pan in one go. As soon as the batter hits the pan, tip it around from side to side, to get the base evenly coated with a nice thin layer of batter.

Here is a simple pancake recipe for making ten pancakes: Ingredients: 75g of plain flour, 120ml of full fat milk, pinch of sugar, pinch of salt and 1 egg.

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“Shall I compare thee to a … phwooar!

“Romance is not dead”, as the saying goes, but it could soon be rather poorly, if you would-be lovers fail to take note of the following…

A recent survey conducted by blu.com has revealed the biggest turn-off in a potential partner on a first date is body odour. Over 2000 single people took part in the study and agreed, with almost 75% of respondents adding that it would be enough to make them reject the offer of a second date!

Over half (53%) said they form an opinion of someone in less than fifteen minutes and would

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On the plus side, the research showed that people valued plenty of wholesome traits, with a sense of humour and good hygiene being more important to people than wealth or fashion sense.

Something to think about then before your next date!

Here are the top 20 turn-offs:

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Yellow teeth Eats disgustingly Having dirty clothes Being rude to waiters Had nothing in common Dirty fingernails

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Working for greater investment in Fenland - Steve Barclay M.P.

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is the job of an MP to speak up for the people who they represent. When the government allocates money for transport schemes, skills training and job creation, they do so via a body called the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), who then prioritise which projects in their area should be awarded this money. For some time, I have been concerned that Fenland has not been receiving its fair share of investment from the Cambridgeshire LEP, which prioritises projects in the south of the county. I am continuing to work to address this to ensure that Fenland does in fact get the funding it deserves.

It was lovely to receive a handwritten note over the Christmas period, from a constituent in Fenland, thanking me for writing on her behalf, to Fenland District Council, regarding setting up a Garden Waste subscription (paying for the “brown bin charge”). For those who do not have internet access, or are unable to set up a direct debit online, there has been much confusion over how to pay for their brown bin. After making enquiries on behalf of constituents, I thought

it useful to share the fact that the “brown bin charge” can be paid by visiting the Whittlesey Community Hub, where the staff will be able to assist in setting up a direct debit, and receive cash, cheque or debit card payments. I am aware that not all constituents have access to the internet, and was, therefore, glad to be able to assist.

Work on “Read to Succeed 2017” continues, with the aim to ensure more prizes for children who complete the summer reading challenge, and for the student volunteers who give up their summer holidays to volunteer in the libraries.

The excitement on the faces of the children who had received a new book from “Read to Succeed 2016”, and seeing them enjoying and talking about books together in the playground at lunch time, was a personal highlight for me. I hope that by the end of this year, I will have a lottery funding bid ready to submit, so that “Read to Succeed” can continue for future years. I will be sure to update you on a regular basis over the coming year.

As the chilly month of January draws to a close, I am looking forward to the onset of spring.

To find out more about my work in Parliament and campaigns locally, or to let me know your views, please visit my website at www.stevebarclay.net.

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Matters We bring you items of interest for your home and community. If there is something you’d like us to cover or you have something to say please get in touch at:

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Magpas is Bowled Over

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hittlesey Manor bowlers have handed over a cheque for £760 to Magpas Air Ambulance, the emergency medical charity, the proceeds coming from the Peter Bavister Memorial Charity triples event held towards the end of the season.

It means the club have now raised more than £2,200 for the charity from this tournament over the past three years.

Receiving the cheque on behalf of Magpas, Steve Holt, the charity’s Director of Fundraising, said the total raised by the club so far equated to the saving of four lives – it costs around £500 per mission – and that the club should feel very proud of their efforts, which were very much appreciated by the charity.

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Pictured: Steve Holt (second from right), the Magpas Director of Fundraising, received a cheque for £760 from Peter Bavister’s widow Margaret, who was accompanied by (left to right) his sister Rita Mace, daughter Sue Welsford and son-in-law and Club President Martin Welsford.

e have counted all the money collected during the Remembrance fortnight recently, and are pleased to announce that a staggering £6,874.60 has been raised by the people of Whittlesey and surrounding area for the Poppy Appeal.

This amazing total is certainly a record, and we would like to thank everyone who donated and helped in any way. One of the outstanding achievements was by The Vine pub in Coates, who managed to raise an amazing £1,433.64 in just two weeks! Cambridgeshire Radio was told of this fantastic effort, and Stuart, the man in charge at The Vine, told us on air of the different ways in which he coerced and cajoled his customers into making donations.

Many thanks to you all.

services, held around the local area on Remembrance Sunday. All of them were well attended, with the Whittlesey parade growing from strength to strength. A short service was also held at Whittlesey memorial on Friday November 11th.

We were once again blessed with chilly but dry weather for all the Remembrance parades and

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Our current total for the Poppy Appeal stands at £10,200.00 for this financial year, and has already passed last year's total.

This amount includes £329.00 kindly donated to us by the local St. Andrews Lodge of the Freemasons. Our thanks go out to them for their continued support.

Whittlesea

event is our Annual Dinner, Dance and Presentation night, to be held on Friday February 10th 2017. This is normally a very popular event, and is open to both members and non-members. For further details please contact Wally Newman or Sue Brown at the Ivy Leaf Club.

We still meet on the first Sunday of every month at 11.00, at the Ivy Leaf Club, so if you are interested in what we do, please come along and you will be warmly welcomed.

National Helpline: 080 8802 8020 Branch Secretary: Ray Thrower: 0785 068 0785 Chairman: Ken Mayor: 01733 204944 Poppy Appeal: Judy Darby: 0772 408 1024 Pictured: Customers at The Vine are presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for their support.

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Church Matters What lies at the heart of Church membership? What is it that inspires people to live according to the teachings of Jesus - the teachings contained in the Gospels, and the other books of the New Testament? The answer is faith in God. In daily prayer and weekly services, we pray the words of the creed, a declaration of the central teachings of the Christian way of life. These teachings relate to the nature of God and our relationship with him. Christians believe in one God who has been revealed in three aspects. Classically this has been proclaimed in the language of three persons in one: God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Another definition uses one God, Creator, Saviour and Sanctifier. This sounds complicated, and it is. After all, what we are trying to do is define the nature of God using the language and ideas of our human experience, an exercise of the mind which in one sense is bound to fail, and in another is going to succeed only in part. God is a big idea for our minds to get around. But, remember we are God’s creation. Our human nature is programmed for to know the divine nature, if not fully, then certainly in

part. Please take some time to consider the following short creed.

We believe in God The Father, the Creator, maker and sustainer of all.

Not just our Earth and solar system but the whole Universe.

God the origin of all matter.

The Son, our Redeemer, our Saviour from sin and judgement.

By his once and for all of us sacrifice.

His death on a cross and resurrection to life eternal.By this he gathers all creation to himself.

The Spirit, the sanctifier.

The one who makes all things Holy.

The one who blesses us in daily life and on special occasions.

The power of God that inspires belief and trust.

The grace of God that encourages us to follow the Christ like way of life.

Amen With God’s blessing.

Reverend Nigel Tel: 01733 203676 Nigel (203676)

Whittlesey Christian Church

Don’t Let Another’s Apparent Failing Affect You During the process of establishing our Church, we gathered in the Causeway each Saturday morning to give out free balloons, paint children’s faces, do puppet shows and dance. In keeping with what I lovingly call ‘the Whittlesey effect’, many were initially sceptical of something new. Persistency paid off, and they began asking questions about our unusual approach to church life. Sadly, some shared disappointing experiences with church, and the lifestyles of some did not appear to reflect Christianity, despite attending church.

I shared how Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard spoke of experiencing disillusionment with the church, due to what she saw as serious failings in the establishment and people. Fortunately, she spoke to an understanding minister, who patiently listened then lovingly guided her to a more rewarding appreciation for her faith in Christ and the church. I then asked if they knew of shops who sold cheap computers or TVs,

backed by poor after-sales service. Naturally they did.

I then asked why they still chose to own the products?

The answer was, they ultimately found a better shop, offering quality products and excellent after-sales service.

The church, like any organisation, has its good and not-so-good examples. However, this does not change the fact that Jesus established the church to be relevant in its generation, where all humanity could find love and acceptance. Unfortunately, some take longer than others to become true examples of the Christian message. For some, like Peter in the Bible, failing is something they pass through on their journey to something better. For others like Judas, failing becomes a way of life. Jesus never failed society, so don’t be put off by those who appear to fail in following the example He set. There are some amazing churches in our nation waiting to help you find a rewarding faith in God. We hope to see you Sunday at 10.45am.

Brian Smithyman (Pastor of Whittlesey Christian Church, Broad Street) your local Charismatic Church Further enquiries from the Church Office 01733 752093 Brian’s Mobile 07976 957793 | Email brians@whittlesey.cc | Church Website www.whittlesey.cc F e brua ry 2017

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YOUR CLUBS GUIDE CHURCHES St. Mary’s Church Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1AB www.wpcteam.org.uk

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The Letter B, Church Street Whittlesey, PE7 1DE. Steve Palmer: 01733 351405 www.whittleseylions.org.uk whittlesey.lions@btinternet.com

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SCHOOLS Sir Harry Smith Community College Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1XB 01733 703991 www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk

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YOUTH Whittlesey Youth & Community Centre 15 Scaldgate, Whittlesey, PE7 1SD 01733 203624

SPORTS Fenland Table Tennis Club Whittlesey Youth & Community Centre 15 Scaldgate, Whittlesey, PE7 1SD Contact Peter: 01733 689115 or 07554 624525

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CLUBS Whittlesey Street Pride Fred Mills (Chairman): 01733 202874 pongofred1@sky.com Peter Davies (Secretary): PeterDaviesGB@aol.com

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Hereward Harmony Orton Wistow Community Hall Napier Place, Orton Wistow, Peterborough www.herewardharmony.co.uk

March & District Model Railway Club The Rookswood Club, Rookswood, 27 West End March, PE15 8DP 01733 204997 Mike Wyldbore (Secretary): secretary@mdmrc.co.uk www.mdmrc.co.uk

www.whittlesea-motorcycle-club.co.uk Meets Tuesday afternoons in Coates Public Hall, 1.30-3.45pm. Activities include monthly outings, holidays, whist and dominoes. (Membership 50-60). Contact Mr Derek Bedford or Mrs G Hemmaway (Secretary) 01733 202984

Whittlesey Folk Club Bi-monthly sessions are held in The Falcon Hotel, London Street, Whittlesey. Dates for 2017 are 10th February, 14th April, 9th June, 11th August, 13th October, and 8th December. All welcome. For further details contact Sandra and Martin Green 01733 206627 or sandramartin@ green222.freeserve.co.uk

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The Importance of a Final Order upon Divorce - How to Protect your Lottery Winnings!

by Melinda Smith

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ivorce proceedings give rise to a number of financial claims that can be made by either party against the other, namely claims to share in property, savings, pensions and income.

When a Petition for divorce is filed, the Petition will usually include, on behalf of the Petitioner, an application for such claims to be considered by the Court, in the event of agreement not being reached.

When agreement is reached (which in most cases it can be) application can be made, in writing, for the Court to make a final Order recording the agreement.

Alternatively, if the Court has to determine how financial claims are to be settled, an Order will be made finalising those claims.

The final Order ‘closes the book’; once it has been made by the Court, whether by consent with the agreement of the parties or imposed by the Court, neither party can come back at any time in the future to seek any further financial remedy, whatever their future circumstances.

There is one exception to this and that is where the Order has provided for maintenance to be paid. A maintenance order, whether for the benefit of a child or a spouse, is always variable. Generally, however, all other Orders made in relation to capital property and pensions are final Orders.

Having a final Order in place means that both parties are able to move forward with their lives without worrying whether any future good fortune, obtained through luck or hard work, is likely to be ‘attacked.’

You should seek a final clean break Order, even if you have nothing at the time of your divorce, and have no property or savings to distribute. If you win the lottery, you could well find your ex-spouse filing an application with the Court seeking a share in the

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same – even if your divorce was years ago.

It is also the case that if you fail to deal with your marital assets at the time of your divorce (believing, for whatever reason, that it will be easier to deal with at a later date or perhaps more beneficial), bear in mind that the Courts will determine your claims based on your financial circumstances as they are at the time the claim is made, not as they were when you divorced. At the same time, the Court will not allow you to profit from your delay, if that is found to have been your intention.

It is also worth remembering that if you are the Respondent to the proceedings and you do not deal with your financial claims, then, unless an application has been filed by you, and is pending, such claims are lost (save in relation to jointly owned property)in the event of your re-marriage.

In short, even if you have nothing, a final Order will confirm that anything either of you receive in the future will be protected.

If you have assets, deal with them now and obtain an Order – or you may lose out.

If you would like further advice on this area of law, please contact Melinda Smith on 01354 602880 or email melindasmith@fraserdawbarns.com

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unpredi The relatively mild winter has resulted in a lack of I wou Bank proved to be in very pike, although of late somegood much as a sp form.better sport has for Chr been reported from the Forty Foot Chris Drain, the got Oldoff Wade Winner Decem Nene at Ramsey St Mary’s,toGlassmoor BankOffering and a blistering start. this ma small roach dead the Twenty Foot. It’s no coincidence that baits, pike he are Image pike on his ‘jack’ a tempted showing where the big roach catches have been Dave W hour next The cast. first very taken, so it stands to reason moving baits have those ea | Decem 28 D I S C O V E R I N G Whittles pike willing to feed. One of the area’s top young pike anglers, Ashley Hill, has had quite a few double figure fish this year, all in very good condition.

On the still waters, a rise in water temperature has seen good catches at Decoy, Kingsland and Float Fish Farm, though a couple of frosts made things difficult.

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Pets’ Corner

by Whittlesey Veterinary Centre

Smoking and Your Pet Did you know that there are several diseases that can be caught by both people and animals?

Some of these are called zoonotic, and include Giardia and Salmonella, which cause tummy upsets; scabies mite, which makes you itch; and rabies, which thankfully is not in this country at present.

Other such diseases that affect both people and pets are cancers. According to Cancer Research UK's latest survey, for people born after 1960, there is a one in two chance of being affected by some form of cancer. Cancer in pets is much less common, and in wild animals it was rare until the last fifty years or so. Since then, the incidence has risen dramatically because of pollutants caused by man.

We can try to alleviate the incidence of cancers in pets by having females spayed, having males castrated, applying sunscreen to the ears of white cats and dogs, and avoiding smoking in and around where our pets may reside, so they are not subjected to passive smoking.

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smoke’. Our pets roll around on the carpets, sit on the sofas, and spend time being petted by their owners, and whilst doing these things they could be picking up smoke residue on their fur, and ingesting it as they groom. This is a particular problem in cats, who spend a great deal of time grooming.

The incidence of lymphoma and lymphosarcoma increases by three fold in cats over five years of age.

Another species at risk from passive smoking are cage birds. Smoke from cigarettes has around four thousand chemicals, including arsenic, cyanide, ammonia and formaldehyde. These cancer-causing substances land on your bird's perches, food and feathers, which are constantly preened to keep in tip-top condition. A bird has a very sensitive respiratory system, which needs two breaths to do one cycle, and is extremely efficient in transferring oxygen and other substances into the bloodstream. The body then has to eliminate these substances somehow, leading to damage in those organs.

This is not an article to tell you not to smoke, but it is merely to inform you of the dangers to your pets of doing so.

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Eamonn Dorling Delivering Simple Financial Advice - that really works

A New Start to the Year After many of the New Year resolutions have become a distant memory, I thought it would be helpful to suggest a review of financial objectives in 2017.

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good starting point is to ensure you have access to a ‘rainy day fund’, so that any unexpected expenditure does not upset longerterm plans. A good rule of thumb is a sum equal to three months’ income.

Next is to ‘insure the breadwinner’. Picture, if you will, the generator(s) of income as machines churning out money. If you had such a machine, you would insure it in case of breakdown. Here are some areas to consider. Firstly, in the event of death, accident or illness, how would the surviving family manage? How would the mortgage or rent get paid? How would further education be afforded? Who would look after the children? The solutions might include Life Cover, Serious Illness Protection and Income Protection. Think of these as safety nets - nobody wants to fall ill, but the knock-on implications can affect others.

Secondly, think about planning for the future. It might be a known expenditure like the holiday of a lifetime, further education costs, or replacing the car, where the timescale is fairly short term. It may be medium to long term planning, like retirement, a house move or plans for the children.

Often, a lump sum cannot be easily afforded out of income, and therefore saving over a longer term is the way to go. One option is to use a cash based regular savings account, though this can make the task more difficult than it needs to be, because interest rates are so low and there is little tax incentive.

If access to funds is likely to be sooner rather than later, it is important that there are no early access penalties. A simple solution might be a cash-based account. If savings are for later, it might be possible to achieve better returns from a more diversified investment, even if short term access is not recommended.

Planning for retirement cannot be started too soon.

The earlier you start, the easier funding will. Help in the form of tax breaks, employer contributions and investment fund performance can all help achieve the level of funds required to allow retirement when it suits you. If an employer offers to contribute to a pension, usually the employee will also need to contribute – the general message is to go ahead with this, because to refuse such help will make matters worse than receiving it. This is not rocket science!

If you need help in creating funds for medium to long term use, and wish to discuss these or other points, please contact me for a free initial consultation.

■ Issued by Wealthline Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results and any forecast is not a reliable indicator of future performance.The information contained in this editorial should not be construed as offering investment or tax advice.

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Local History

Emigration from Whittlesey to Wisconsin, U.S.A.

by Christine Thorpe, volunteer at Whittlesey Museum

In 1837, the year that Victoria became Queen, one Whittlesey family embarked on a journey to a new life in America.

James Bullamore emigrated with his wife Mary Ann, two daughters and brother-in-law Charles. After three years in New York State, the family moved west to Wisconsin, where they became some of the early settlers in the town of Paris, in Kenosha County. Applying the farming skills he had learnt in Cambridgeshire, James bought parcels of land, and the family prospered, growing in number and becoming pillars of the rural community.

In 1851, James’s older brother, William, his wife Mary and their seven children left Whittlesey to join their family in America.

They left behind Catherine, the widowed mother of William and James, her husband having died in the 1832 cholera epidemic.

Further tragedy struck some thirty eight days after arrival, when their mother died. Less than two years later a brother also passed away. However, the remaining family pioneers either settled in Wisconsin, or travelled further afield to North Dakota or Pennsylvania. The family came together again at the Chicago State Fair in 1893, and it was two years later that William Bullamore was prompted to write his poem.

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So we bade farewell to all and early on the morrow Were by our teams conveyed to the town of Peterboro’ From whence we did embark upon a railway train And forward we were carried to a seaport of the Main At Liverpool we landed near the close of day And for the house of a Mr Fairburn did enquire the way Then procured our passage on a vessel, the Clara James by name Which was commanded by Capt. Duncan, a mariner of fame Soon the order to depart was given about the midforenoon On Friday 1851 and the thirteenth day of June Then we left old England kindred and friends behind To cross the trackless ocean our future home to find Though water rough and smooth Our vessel did plow her way Landing us forty three days passage At Quebec in Canada We again resume our journey and with sadness I must relate The death of our youngest sister, which leaves our number eight Once more we renew our journey And at the end of seven days space Weary with travel and anxiety, did reach our destined place, town of Paris Kenosha Co. Wis.

Above are some extracts from a poem written by one of William’s sons, which vividly recounts their emigration.

We are able to retell this story thanks to a direct descendant of James Bullamore, who visited Whittlesey Museum in August 2016. The museum has since helped Robert Swartz to further his family history research, and he has shared much of his genealogy (including the poem).

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‘Good School’ in The Fens Continues to Impress!

Following an Ofsted inspection in December 2016, Coates School was deemed to be a “good school”. The Headteacher, staff and governors are delighted.

Here, we see what makes the school such a great place for young learners…

Coates Primary School continues to have high expectations, says the Ofsted Inspector, with purposeful, effective leadership.

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school, led by Headteacher Lindsey Boucher, an inspirational role model for leaders, who develops staff and pupils at Coates to achieve their best. Coates School staff have a determination to do the very best for every child, no matter what their need or ability, and as a result pupils are happy, confident and achieving well, and also have a great deal of pride in their school.

There is an effective ethos and culture of safeguarding for pupils in the school, and parents are confident in the safety of their children. Positive parents’ comments were received by the Ofsted Inspector, one being, “The staff are dedicated, hard-working and approachable. They are completely focused on getting the best out of all the children, and children love their school.”

Pupils’ positive attitudes to learning are a verification of the school’s success, and one of the younger pupils said, “I love trying new things.

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It makes me feel excited about what I am doing.”

Older pupils provide exemplary role models for younger pupils to aspire to, and inspection evidence showed that pupils set themselves high standards, and as a result, they are consistently achieving well, and are a credit to the school.

The Chair of Governors congratulated and thanked staff, pupils and governors for their hard work, and also the very supportive parents, many of whom participate in school activities throughout the year.

Lindsey Boucher, a Headteacher with a young family herself, understands the needs of children and parents well. She ensures that the teaching and provision of the curriculum is a strength that contributes significantly to pupils’ success, so that pupils leave Coates School as confident, positive, self-assured young people, ready for the next stage of their learning.

Pupils’ targets are aspirational, and Lindsey Boucher says she looks forward to leading the school to enjoy and achieve continued success in the future.

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Education

Tobogganing Fun at Tallington for Park Lane!

As a fabulous finish to their topic "Frozen Kingdom", Year Six pupils were privileged to take part in a morning’s tobogganing session at Tallington Lakes.

The topic had encompassed aspects of geography and history, with students learning about the Antarctic and the Arctic Circle. The trip to Tallington Lakes was a chance to experience some extreme weather conditions, as well as to set some personal physical challenges to everyone involved.

Sue Bradshaw, Year Six teacher, said, "All pupils challenged themselves to push themselves to their limits, and conquer their fears. They sprinted to the top of the dry ski slope, and perfected their techniques as they sped to the bottom of the slope."

Everyone agreed it was a fantastic way to end the topic.

E-Safety at Alderman Jacobs School The New Year started at Alderman Jacobs with the adults going back into the classroom for some very important lessons…

Our ICT leader took time to train both ourselves and our children on the potential dangers of today’s technology-focused world. Many of our children will have had new games consoles for Christmas, and spend much of their time online. As responsible adults we need to ensure that they are aware of the risks, and know how to keep themselves safe; as a school, we run regular sessions for the children and their parents, and also subscribe to a 62

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number of publications on a regular basis. With the correct security systems set up, as well as careful monitoring by parents, the internet should not be a dangerous place.

Many of our children used the internet to carry out research for their project-based homework over the Christmas holiday. Each half term, the children are encouraged to prepare for their next theme in a variety of interesting ways.

During this term we will host another e-safety evening for our parents, where we hope to support our families with any issues they may have.

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Education

Peterborough Regional College

is one of the largest and most successful colleges in the eastern region, offering a comprehensive range of study programmes, which are closely matched to the skills needs of the region.

Students at the College are taught in specialist,“industry standard” facilities, by tutors who areexperienced professionals within their curriculum area. The College also has great links with employers, exposing students to fantastic work experience opportunities, and giving them better preparation for employment.

The College prides itself on ensuring that their students are fully prepared for the outside world, once they have finished their programme of study, whether that be the world of work or university. The vocational courses at “PRC” are a popular route for students who have just finished their GCSEs. These vocational courses are designed to prepare the learner for a specific trade, or industry, so that they leave the College with the skills, experience, and knowledge needed to go straight into employment. This is ideal for those who want to combine theory work with practical, hands-on learning, and experience.

It is also important to note that the “Level 3” vocational courses at the College can also lead onto university. For example, a full “BTEC Level 3” course studied for two years at Peterborough Regional College is the equivalent of three “A” Levels studied in a Sixth Form.

After studying with “PRC” many students’ progress onto a variety of exciting destinations, some of which are detailed below: Phil Simmonds – Musician, LA Vernon Horne and Jordan Burgess – Guyra Ghosts Rugby Club, Australia Molly Darwood and Macaulay Nicholson – London Studio Centre of Dance Lauren Grant - British Airways Liam Lorraine – The University of Chester, studying sport, with an internship at Stoke City FC If you’re interested in studying at the College, but not sure how to get there, don’t worry - the College now offer low-cost transport for full-time students, to and from "PRC" for just £150 per year! There are a variety of routes available, and the buses drop off and pick up right outside the College entrance, so all you need to do is make your own way to and from the local pick-up point.

Want to find out more? Visit an ‘Open Day’ on: Tuesday March 28th – 6pm-8pm Monday June 5th – 6pm-8pm Or call 0345 872 8722 or visit www.peterborough.ac.uk

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he Air Cadets are a military organisation funded in part by the RAF. We’re a national youth organisation, and our activities cover a wide range of areas; as well as the usual military skills (drill, uniform care, military discipline), our members also enjoy flying, sports, target shooting, adventure training, first aid training, fieldcraft, radio communications, ground flight school, marching bands, leadership and team building… and, of course, great fun!

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We hold open evenings in March and September every year, where you’re welcome to come and have a look around the squadron, meet the staff and cadets, and learn more about us. If, following the open evening, you wish to join, we ask that you and a parent or guardian attend on the next parade night to fill in all the necessary paperwork.

We look forward to meeting you at an Open Evening!

Visit our website www.115atc.org.uk, or email us at 115@aircadets.org.

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Events Diary: February 2017 LOCAL GIGS AND EVENTS...

3rd: Join Ranger Ashley Wheal for a beginner's photography course at Ferry Meadows, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Bring your camera along for some tips on how to get the best from it. The course is free, but there is a suggested donation of £2 and booking is essential.

4th: Is there something you’d like to discuss with a Councillor?

Councillor David Mason (District, and Town Councillor) and Councillor Ray Whitwell (Town Councillor) will be available to discuss any concerns you may have in Grosvenor House from 9.30am to 10.30am.

4th: White Buffalo Country Music Club: Dave Inglis at Ramsey Forty Foot Village Hall, 8.00pm. £6.00.

7th: Through the Eyes of an Artist – A Walk with a Difference.

Join Artist in Residence Charron Pugsley-Hill on a seasonal winter walk through Ferry Meadows, looking at the landscapes with an artist’s perspective. Finish at Lakeside Kitchen & Bar for a hot drink, cake and short creative session. This is not about being able to draw, but about confidence with colour and creativity. 10.00am12.30pm. £5 per person (includes coffee and cake).

7th: The February meeting of the Whittlesey WI takes place in St. Andrew’s Hall at 7.30pm, with guest speaker Andrew Mortlock presenting a talk entitled “The History of London Brick”. New members are most welcome.

Contact Ginny on 01733 205148.

8th: Calling all business owners!

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10th: The Whittlesey branch of the Royal British Legion hosts their ever-popular Annual Dinner, Dance and Presentation Night. Open to both members and non-members. For further details, please contact Wally Newman or Sue Brown at the Ivy Leaf Club.

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11th: Following the huge success of October’s Halloween events, and by popular request, Great Nights returns to the Ivy Leaf Club with a 60s/70s Soul, Motown and Disco themed Valentine’s Night.

Dressing for the occasion is of course completely optional, but prizes on the night will be given for the best dressed male and female, and best “Night Fever” dance routine. The music policy remains the same, with entertainment courtesy of our DJs Ian Gray, John Bradley and Andy Coulson. Food, Real Ale and cocktails will be available via the Ivy Leaf throughout the evening. Tickets are £6 in advance, or £8 on the door, and available from: Larry’s Heel Bar, the Ivy leaf Club, (01733 202579), or by phone from Andy on 07941 629660.

11th: White Buffalo Country Music Club: Andy Smith in the Conservative Club function room, 8.00pm. £5.50.

11th-12th: Head to the Falcon Hotel for the 2017 Whittlesey Soul Weekender, featuring Northern Soul Oldies and Motown on the Saturday (2pm-midnight), and 70s Crossover Soul and 60s Mid-Tempo on the Sunday (1pm-9pm). All are welcome and entry is free. Contact Terry Grant on 07835 067070 for more information.

11th-12th: Join Thomas on his Half Term Specials at Nene Valley Railway, as he pulls the train through the tunnel to Yarwell and back, then enjoy a little nostalgia with a trip along the picturesque Nene Valley from the comfort of your vintage carriage. For more details or to book, visit www.nvr.org.uk/events/thomas-half-term-specials. Adults £16.00; Senior (over 60) £13.00; Children £8.00; Family £40.00.

12th: Blackpool-Style Dancing: An evening of ballroom and sequence dancing with organist Nicholas Martin, featuring the Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, at the Peterborough Regional College Park Crescent, 7.00pm10.00pm. Admission on the door £5.00. Tea and coffee will be available, and guests are welcome to bring other drinks. Organised by the Peterborough Theatre Organ Preservation Society. For more information, contact Paul Turner on 01733 844497.

13th: Join the Whittlesea Society for their monthly meeting in the Town Hall, 7.30pm. This month, Chris Carr will speak on “The Wise Woman: Spells and Witchcraft”.

14th: New members and guests are always welcome to join the Ladysmith WI for their monthly meeting in St. Andrew’s Hall, 7.30pm. This month’s meeting will feature papercraft, where everyone can have a go.

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24th: The Whittlesey branch of the North East Cambs Conservative Association are hosting a special night of magic, where Ricky Locke – a senior member of the Peterborough Society of Magicians – will entertain the audience with his mystic talents. The venue is the Conservative Club, Whitmore Street, and the evening commences at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8.50, which includes a buffet supper. Tickets are sure to go fast and limited numbers are available - contact Gill Lawrence (01733 203036) or Kay Mayor (01733 204944).

17th: Let the kids burn off some energy with a two-hour bouncy castle and soft play session at St. Andrew’s Hall.

The Hall is running 3 sessions throughout the day: 9:00 – 11:00, 11.30 – 13:30, and 14:00 – 16:00. Numbers are limited to 30 children per session. Entry for children is £4 each (includes squash drinks), adults £1 (includes a hot drink) and under-1s are free of charge. Book online at www.standrewshal.net or contact Cheryl on 01733 359450.

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21st: Jimmy Carr comes to Peterborough’s Cresset Theatre with his Greatest Hits Tour, bringing together his best material from throughout his career. Over-16s only. Tickets are £29 and available from www. cresset. ticketsolve.com/shows/873542071/events.

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REGULAR LOCAL EVENTS...

TUESDAYS: Head down to Eastrea Village Hall for painting classes every Tuesday afternoon, 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Classes cost £18 for six weeks. For further information, contact Sue on 01733 205241.

TUESDAYS: Jim’s Bingo at the Conservative Club.

No membership needed. Doors open at 7.00pm, eyes down at 7.30pm.

WEDNESDAYS: Ukulele “Strum for Fun” at the Ram, every second and fourth Wednesday evening, 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Contact Chris on 07960 316724 for more info.

25th: White Buffalo Country Music Club: Tara Henton in the Conservative Club function room, 8.00pm. £5.50.

THURSDAYS: Join Hereward Harmony Barbershop Chorus for their weekly meeting at Orton Wistow Community Centre, Orton Wistow, PE2 6XN, every Thursday between 7.30pm and 10pm.

Contact Brian McDonnell on 07740 987127, or Les Ashton on 07878 734841, for more information.

THURSDAYS: Jim’s Bingo at the Conservative Club.

No membership needed. Doors open at 7.00pm, eyes down at 7.30pm.

THURSDAYS: Tai Chi sessions held at Eastrea Village Hall, 7.30pm - 9.00pm. Beginners most welcome.

Part of the Eastern Counties Tai Chi Academy. Contact Jan on 07842 090506 or just turn up. All adults welcome.

FRIDAYS: Lunch at the Conservative Club: Hot food every Friday.

SUNDAYS: First Sunday of the month: Jim’s Bingo at the Conservative Club. Doors open at 7.00pm, eyes down at 7.30pm.

28th: Jack Whitehall, voted King of Comedy at the British Comedy Awards 2012, 2013 and 2014, brings his biggest ever stand-up stage show, At Large, to the Peterborough Arena. Ticket prices range from £25.50 to £32.50. Go to www.peterborougharena.com/events/event/jackwhitehall-at-large.

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The Local Music Scene

Gear today, gone tomorrow!

Following on from last month’s look at singing groups, this month we consider buying a first guitar. By Dave Bailey.

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hether a gigging professional or a wannabe musician, there is so much help and advice available on what is needed at each level of ability. There are many music shops out there, and taking the sometimes rocky path of mail-order impulse buys can be either remarkably successful, or leave you with something that’s suitable only as scrap! Either way, there are a number of key decisions to make before you leap for the buy button.

Always remember what the aim of your first buy is.

There’s an array of acoustic, semi acoustic, solid and hybrid guitars, ranging in price from £25 up to £20,000 plus, and they will be built for a variety of uses.

As a rule, the first purchase is usually an acoustic guitar, either nylon or steel strung, as it will need no amplification and can be used to hone the skills and techniques required. See a few performers at local open mics to look at what’s being used, and how they sound.

A steel strung acoustic or solid guitar, if played on a daily basis, will usually cause calluses. You may be familiar with the Beatles’ “I’ve got blisters on my fingers” and Bryan Adams’ “Played it ‘til my fingers bled” – these lyrics can become a reality, but are soon forgotten as the digits harden to the activity!

(Any nail extensions on the fretting hand may soon be trimmed!)

It’s important to select an instrument which feels right to hold, does not require a vicelike grip to press the strings, has exactly an octave at the twelfth fret on all strings (called intonation; on most acoustics this is determined by the position of the bridge), sounds pleasant, and is the correct orientation (left/right handed).

The usual first step is a trip to the local music shop, where you will most likely peer longingly at some exotic rare wood and precious metal beauty with a price higher than the Shard!

Whilst a complete beginner may be looking for an instrument that has a good tone, it is important that it feels comfortable to play, as often a used or poorly built instrument may end up rejected and gathering dust. This is often the very reason a used instrument has been sold.

Remember that people who staff music shops tend to be performers or teachers. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice, as most love the opportunity to get away from the till and demonstrate. Though many guitarists still start by learning Bert Weedon’s “Play in a Day”, first published in 1957, there is no substitute for a good local music teacher, which we will look at next month.

Most of those who are new to playing guitar do not realise the effect on fingertips and nails.

Open mic listings can be found at www.outa-stock.co.uk/OM.htm.

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NETTED BAGS OF LOGS £6.00 each, Minimum order of 10 nets for free delivery

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M 07796 567294 01733 202204 Email: homeworksbyjames@aol.com 79a West End, Whittlesey Peterborough PE7 1LR

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07905 580386 francis@fdlyons.co.uk

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16 Broad Street, Whittlesey

01733 208466 Open: 9am-5pm Tues-Fri 9am-4pm Saturday

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T: 01733 200 460 M: 07711 048141 E: jamesdightonpestsolutions@live.co.uk www.jamesdightonpestsolutions.co.uk

Han’s Pets Pampering to all your Pet’s Needs!

Quality work at a realistic price References available • No job too small

Tel: 01733 350993 Mob: 07732 261413 garymason65@hotmail.com (Whittlesey based)

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• Dog walking in Whittlesey, Eastrea Coates & surrounding villages • Pet Sitting • Micro chipping (Mobile service available)

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19/23 Ivatt Way, Westwood Business Park Westwood, Peterborough PE3 7PG www.PGMltd.com

Floor Lamps • Ceiling Fittings Lamps and Shades Cushion Covers • Giftware

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T: 01733 895986 M: 07704 273205 M: 07912 493030

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All types of plastering Friendly FREE advice No obligation quotes PLUMBING & HEATING

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