Introduction
Welcome to Your April Issue. Inside Highlights
In this month’s edition, we’ve got a whole range of community, club and charity news from Whittlesey and the surrounding area. We’re incredibly proud of the fact that, as of this month, the magazine will reach even more local people, as we extend our circulation to more of our surrounding villages – hello, residents of Turves and Benwick!
5 ............... Broad Street's New Edition 10-11........ Community Matters 12.............. Steve Barclay MP 16.............. Community Matters 18.............. April Gardening Tips 26............. Whittlesea Independent
I was intrigued to hear about a memorial taking place at Coates next month, dedicated to the memories of several servicemen killed in a place crash over Benwick, over seventy years ago. WW2 historian Darren Bond, told me about the tragic events and about the memorial – the culmination of over two years’ hard work and research. It’s a poignant but fascinating story, that you can read about in this month’s Community Matters section.
................... Funeral Services
28-29..... Club Matters
Jack
With Easter just a few weeks away, I’m sure you’re all looking forward to a little break. This month’s What’s On page is absolutely packed with local gigs and events, so if you’re looking for an exciting night out or a fun activity for the kids over the Easter holiday, be sure to take a look. There’s an update from local charity NGNPUK, who we last heard from in December, and you can find out how to help in the community by being a “Good Neighbour”. We also have news from the local primary schools, and Mrs Cathy Carlisle, Head at Alderman Jacobs, answers the questions in the Hot Seat. Enjoy!
Claire x
Copy deadline details:
The copy deadline for the May issue is Monday 3rd April. Publisher – Claire Saberton: 01778 421427 | 07837 499061 | sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Editor – Jack Harris: editor.whittlesea@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Account Managers – Catherine Healy: enquiries.discoveringmagazines@gmail.com Charlotte Scott: info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Accounts & Sales – Cheryl Jakes: 01733 686255 Ops Director – Andy Armstrong: 01733 200609 | 07780 922214 Design – Sarah Gumbley | Emma Gunner | Rob Harradine | Steven Booth
36............. Recipe 38............. Fenland Busfest 39-42..... Discovering Whittlesea Easter Hunt 44-45..... Charity Matters 48............. Christmas Extravaganza News 53............. Local Job Opportunities 56............. The Great War: Part 5 58............. Chocolate & Pets: The Dangers 64............. Education: Park Lane 66............. In the Hot Seat: Cathy Carlisle 70............. Spotlight on: Whittlesey Bowls ................... & Sports Complex
72-73..... What's On 74............. The Local Music Scene 76-78..... Directory With thanks to:
Alex Miscandlon, AA Whittlesey Computers, Brian Smithyman, City Staff, Connor Martin, Dave Bailey, D.B. Freeman & Daughters, Eamonn Dorling, Fraser Dawbarns, Jennifer Barback, Ken Wade, Malcolm James, March Podiatry, Revd. Nigel Whitehouse, Steve Barclay, Whittlesey Osteopaths, Whittlesey Vets and Yasmin Chopin.
Photography:
Cover photo courtesy of pinterest.com
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