Discovering Whittlesea issue 234, January 2024

Issue 234 / January 2024

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Welcome to your January issue...

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t the time of writing, we’re still very much wrapped up in 2023 and the final throes of the year, with its Christmas parties, Santa being chauffeured around our streets, the carols, and all the end-of-term concerts, all of which make it such a fabulous time of the year.

The American columnist and author, William E. Vaughan declared, “An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.”

Which one applies to you I wonder, as 2024 looms into view?

Happy New Year Inside Highlights

4..................... New Year’s Resolutions All the very best to you all for the year ahead and may it bring peace, good health, and happiness. At this time, the special 6 ...................... Community Matters XXXXXX thoughts of all our family go out to our dear 7 .... . ..............

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................Susie Munns: Therapist & Coach After the excitement and frenetic activities of Y o u r f a v o14 urite community lifestyle magazine – PR 20 ...............Finance With Eamonn Dorling December, January comes as a sharp reality check.

22-23 ......Community Matters January can be seen as a poor relation. The festive season has passed, New Year’s Eve come 24-25 ......Whittlesey Extravaganza Highlights and gone, and now the landscape ahead looks 26 ...............Gardening Tips For January pretty bleak as we contemplate twelve months of 30 ...............Cannon & Co a new year.

32 ...............Safe Local Trades The new year makes most people think about changes they would 34 ...............Whittlesey Recovery Café like to make to improve their lives, for example, getting a new job or moving to a new home. However, often these good intentions slip 37 ...............AHM Installations away into the ether as routine commitments take over.

39 ...............The Window & Door Business The highlight of last year for me was the arrival of my first grandchild, 48 ...............Win Two Tickets For Blokart Session a beautiful girl, who in just a few short weeks has already won the 50 ...............The Quiz Inquisition hearts of everyone who has met her.

59-62 ......Business Directory Thinking ahead, I’m looking forward to hopefully continuing to bring you a magazine that you enjoy reading each month while at the same time trying to enjoy more social time.

Sales: Sallyanne Davis I’ve already got a ‘Jolly Boys’ outing to Poland planned for the 07737 026594 sal@discoveringmagazines.co.uk end of the month, but looking out of my window at the current inhospitable weather, I’m now wishing it was to somewhere warmer like Portugal...

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Discovering Magazines, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET Publisher and Sales Claire Saberton: 01778 421427 | 07837 499061 | sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Sales Paula Kirtland: 07903 776211 | marketing.discoveringmagazines@gmail.com Sales Sallyanne Davis: 07737 026594 | sal@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Editor Andy Hurst: editor.march@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Ops Director Andy Armstrong: 07780 922214 Accounts Sarah Brooks: 07564 966452 | accounts@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Design Sarah Gumbley | Andy Beavis | Graham Copestake

With thanks to

Susie Munns, Eamonn Dorling, Kay Mayor, Robert Windle/RWT Photography, Tania Cannon, Eileen Le Voi, Natalie Brannigan, Trevor Langley and Lin Stanton.

Deadline details

Copy deadline for the February issue is Friday, 12th January 2024.

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It’s That Time of the Year Again!

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very year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions, in the hope that there may well follow certain changes in their behaviour or in their established lifestyles and routines. Every year, the recurring themes include a clutch of “favourites” such as taking a more active approach to health and fitness; adopting a different approach to handling their finances; and learning new things for personal and professional development.

When making resolutions, or goal setting, you’re making a promise to yourself and your dreams.

It’s all about being accountable and taking ownership of your actions. With goals in place,

you can then create a structure that keeps you on track and motivated.

Deadlines and milestones which you set at this time are invaluable, reminding you to stay focused and disciplined. By sticking to your plan and putting in the effort, day after day, you develop habits that pave the way for your growth and success, whether it’s in your career or personal life.

It is highly likely that several of the top twenty most common resolutions will look familiar to you, and some of them may have even lasted until February 1st!

✦ Take more exercise.

✦ Eat a healthier diet.

✦ Lose weight.

✦ Improve your powers of concentration.

✦ Get organised and be tidier.

✦ Get out more and meet new people.

✦ Learn a new skill, language, or hobby.

✦ Be more polite and improve your manners.

✦ Live life “to the max”.

✦ Get more quality sleep.

✦ Save more money/spend less money.

✦ Volunteer and give (more) to charity.

✦ Quit smoking and/or consume less alcohol.

✦ Let go of grudges – life’s too short!

✦ Spend more time with family and friends.

✦ Adopt a pet.

✦ Travel more.

✦ Stop being late for everything.

✦ Read more.

✦ Learn to control your emotions.

The last and most important point to consider is that all the positive changes you want to make must be permanent. You will need to work on sticking with the good habits you have adopted until they just become a natural part of who you are.

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Finally, my favourite resolution has got to be to stop procrastinating …

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HALLAM TRAVEL STILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SEATS AVAILABLE: Jesus Christ Superstar (afternoon show)

Weds 10th January £68

Aldeburgh & Southwold Leisure Day

Sun 9th June £32

The Lion King (afternoon show)

Weds 17th January £72

Scarborough Leisure Day

Tues 11th June £31

Hidden Hertfordshire (3hr river cruise & 2 course lunch)

Weds 12th June £73

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical (afternoon show)

ONLY 16 LEFT Thurs 18th January £77

Cirque Du Soleil – Alegria: In a New Light (afternoon show) ONLY 8 LEFT Fri 26th January £119 The Choir of Man (afternoon show)

Sun 4th February £75

Mamma Mia! (afternoon show)

Thurs 8th February £67

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour

ONLY 5 LEFT Thurs 8th February £104

Snowdrops at Walsingham

Sat 17th February Adult £30 Child £27

Kew Gardens and the Orchid Festival

Sun 3rd March Adult £48 Senior £47 Child £37

I Should Be So Lucky (afternoon show)

Weds 6th March £60

BBC Gardeners World Live & BBC Good Food Show Summer Twycross Zoo

Sat 15th June Adult £49 Senior £48 Child £38

Sun 16th June Adult £43 Child £40

Skipton & Canal Boat (includes 2 course meal)

Weds 19th June £65

Knaresborough & The World of James Herriot

Sat 22nd June £39

The View from The Shard

Sun 23rd June £59

Tower of London

Tues 25th June Adult £67 Senior £60 Child £51

Phantom of the Opera (afternoon show) ONLY 18 LEFT Weds 13th March £78 Sewing for Pleasure, Creative Crafts and Fashion & Embroidery Shows Fri 15th March Adult £35 Child £28 Thriplow Daffodil Event and Country Fair Sat 16th March Adult £32 Child £28

Trentham Gardens and Shopping Village

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RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

Sat 20th July £65

National Motorcycle Museum

Sun 21st July Adult £38 Child £36

ONLY 20 LEFT Fri 22nd March £94

Shrek the Musical (afternoon show)

Sat 23rd March £76

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour

Sun 24th March Adult £54 Senior £52 Child £45

Pretty Woman (afternoon show)

Weds 27th March £82

Ely Leisure Day

Sat 6th April £25

Stratford Upon Avon Leisure Day

Sun 7th April £28

Bakewell & Matlock Bath

Fri 12th April £28

Brooklands Museum, London Bus Museum & Mercedes Benz World Sun 14th April Adult £58 Senior £57 Child £47 York Leisure Day

Sat 20th April £29

Camden Market

Sun 21st April £31

Bakewell Market & Judith Mary Canal Boat (includes 2 course meal)

Mon 22nd April £60

Standing at the Sky’s Edge (afternoon show)

Weds 24th April £88

Oxford Leisure Day

Sat 27th April £30

Hampton Court Palace & Tulip Festival

Sun 28th April Adult £61 Senior £56 Child £48

The Princess River Cruise Experience (includes 2 course meal)

Weds 8th May £50

Whitby Leisure Day

Thurs 9th May £32

Cannon Hall Farm

Tues 14th May £35

Highgate Cemetery

Weds 15th May £46

The National Stud & National Horse Racing Museum

Thurs 16th May £51

Andre Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra

Fri 17th May £165

RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Sat 25th May £125

Southend on Sea Leisure Day

Tues 28th May £30

Black Country Living Museum & Dudley Canal & Caverns Thurs 30th May Adult £57 Child £47 Bridlington Leisure Day

Sat 1st June £29

Orwell Lady River Trip

Sun 2nd June Adult £63 Senior £59

Battersea Power Station & Lift 109

Weds 5th June Adult £51 Child £46

International Bomber Command Centre

Sat 8th June £33

Sun 7th July £40

Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey)

Weds 10th July £60

Buckingham Palace Royal Mews & State Rooms

Thurs 11th July Adult £77 Child £55

The Park Hotel, Barnstaple – 5 days

ONLY 6 LEFT Sun 14th July £598

Natural History, Science, Victoria & Albert Museums

Weds 24th July £32

Windsor Castle

Thurs 25th July Adult £60 Child £46

Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter

Weds 31st July Adult £79 Child £67

The Great British Car Journey & Matlock Bath

Sat 3rd August £37

RHS Garden Hyde Hall and Flower Show Sun 4th August RHS Member £28 Non-member £39 Newmarket, River Deben & 2 course meal

Sat 10th August £68

Thorpe Park

Sun 11th August £71

Cromer & End of Pier Show Blenheim Palace, Park & Gardens

Sat 17th August £52 Sun 18th August Adult £54 Senior £52 Child £43

Westminster Abbey including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries Sat 7th September Adult £67 Senior £64 Child £33 Holkham Hall Estate Starlight Express (afternoon show)

Sun 8th September £46 ONLY 20 LEFT Thurs 19th September £88

RAF Museum, Cosford

Sat 21st September £29

The Coronation Street Experience

Sun 29th September £66

Tower Hotel, London – 4 days

Weds 30th October £398

Hairspray (afternoon show)

Weds 6th November £71

The Devil Wears Prada (afternoon show)

Weds 13th November £80

Bakewell Christmas Market

Sat 16th November £27

Leeds Christmas Shopping/Leisure Day

Thurs 21st November £29

York’s St Nicholas Fair/Shopping/Leisure Day

Tues 26th November £29

Beverley Festival of Christmas

Sun 8th December £27

Nottingham Winter Wonderland/Shopping/Leisure Day

Tues 10th December £26

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market/Shopping/Leisure Day

Thurs 12th December £29

& Juliet (afternoon show)

Weds 16th April £73

Only Fools & Horses (afternoon show)

Weds 23rd April £74

Coaches depart from Spalding Bus Station, unless stated otherwise. New excursions are being added weekly.

Visit www.hallamtravel.co.uk or contact Lorraine Hallam on 01406 493198. Online booking is available via our website.

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COMMUNITY

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: Discovering Whittlesea, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET Email: editor.whittlesea@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

MEMBERS ENJOY SINGING & SUPPER Whittlesey Women's Institute welcomed the Whittlesey Singers to its December meeting to be entertained with some great seasonal songs followed by a splendid buffet.

The next monthly meeting is on Tuesday, February 6th at 7.30pm at St Andrew’s Church Hall when local Neighbourhood Watch organiser and chairman of the Friends of the Manor Group Robin Sutton will be the guest speaker. Any ladies wishing to come along would be made most welcome.

Photo courtesy: Julie Windle/RWT Photography

ENGLAND FOOTBALL STAR VISITS WHITTLESEY Former International England goalkeeper David James MBE paid Whittlesey a visit recently when he supported a craft stall as part of a Christmas Fayre at the Manor Centre.

James played fifty-three times for England and also appeared on BBC TV's Strictly in 2019, Celebrity Mastermind and a Chase Celebrity special in 2023.

Pictured: Former England goalkeeper David James with Robert Windle of Whittlesey Sports Association and Fenland Youth Radio Photo courtesy: Julie Windle/RWT Photography

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM COATES WI Mulled wine, mince pies and wreaths made Coates WI’s December meeting a very festive and enjoyable evening. The next meeting on February 7th will feature armchair exercises with Karen.

Guests and new members are always welcome to join. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month (no meeting January) at Coates Village Hall at 7.30pm.

EASTREA CENTRE CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY The Eastrea Centre has celebrated its tenth anniversary with a Christmas Fayre, a special plaque presentation dedicated in memory to Peter Sennett and a cake cutting ceremony.

For more details of the centre please go to www.theeastreacentre.com Photo courtesy: Robert Windle/RWT Photography 6

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LADYSMITH WI AGM DATE The next meeting of Whittlesey Ladysmith WI will be the AGM on Tuesday, January 9th, at 7.30pm at St Andrew’s Parish Hall when there will be the election of the president and committee for 2024.

After the formalities hot refreshments will be served. Guests are always welcome. Contact Liz on 07982 854872, or email liz.ladysmith1@outlook.com The group is on Facebook.

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The first part of the evening will be concentrated on developing new recruits and learning two songs.

Then, after a break with complimentary refreshments, participants will be welcome to listen to the chorus singing some of its repertoire.

New to singing?

THE JOY OF SINGING: SING 24 Hereward Harmony, the only male barbershop chorus in Peterborough, is looking for new members and is offering a free six-week singing experience.

The group was established more than thirty years ago and currently has twenty-five loyal members who enjoy singing four-part close harmony whilst building great friendships.

Over the years, Hereward Harmony has sung at both public and private events and as a group has learned and performed a wide variety of popular songs.

Newcomers will be coached by Rob Yarnall, the group’s talented music director, who will help you to discover which part your voice is suited to; lead, bass, baritone or tenor. You do not need to read music or have previous experience in music to join.

There are many men who would love to sing. Most never get around to it, don’t have the opportunity or maybe are too self-conscious to give it a go. The simple fact is that just about everyone can sing, and this course will help you to discover your voice.

Have you sung before?

If it is a few years since you have sung, this course is the perfect way to ease your vocal cords back into action. If you are a regular singer, you may find the course useful to learn different voice parts.

The course runs every Thursday from February 29th , 2024-April 4th, 2024, at 7.30pm-9.45pm at Hereward Harmony’s rehearsal centre Orton Wistow Community Centre, Napier Place, Peterborough PE2 6XN.

Please apply and reserve your place by contacting chairman Alan Lund on 07850 007057 or (01733) 334233. For further information on Hereward Harmony check out its Facebook account by searching Hereward Harmony Barbershop Peterborough or visit www.herewardharmony.com

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Recipe

Sweet Potato SOUP

A big bowl of warm, winter comfort; this hearty soup can also be frozen for future meals.

Method Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, roughly chopped 2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 4cm fresh root ginger, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed ½ tsp dried red chilli flakes 700g sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 pints vegetable stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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1 Heat the oil in a large, lidded saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook until softened. Stir in the ginger, garlic and chilli flakes and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fragrant.

2 Stir in the sweet potatoes and stock. Turn up the heat and bring the pan to the boil.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer with the lid on for 15 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender.

3 Remove the pan from the heat and blend the soup, using a stick blender, until smooth.

Alternatively, tip it into a food processor and blend. Season to taste and serve.

For garnishes, try drizzling a little coconut milk or cream into each bowl, or sprinkle over some freshly chopped coriander, or fry up a pinch of cumin seeds and chilli flakes in a little oil and swirl into the soup.

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Sunflower Hypnotherapy Will Help You Blossom Solution focused hypnotherapy can help with more than you might think – from weight management to anxiety, stress, and sleep difficulties, confidence and much more.

Solution focused hypnotherapy is a talking therapy, combining psychotherapy with hypnosis.

It’s a kind and enjoyable therapy that focuses on finding the solution to current problems, without the need to look back at the root cause.

Suzanne Westbrook, of March-based Sunflower Hypnotherapy, offers a free initial consultation in a relaxed and friendly environment to talk about what you hope to achieve and how hypnotherapy can support you. Suzanne works with adults to support them by taking small steps in a positive way to help reach their desired goals and offers sessions both in-person or online.

Hypnotherapy has the great advantage of using trance to enhance the therapeutic work. Trance is a very natural state to be in. Following guided relaxation, the conscious and the subconscious come together, supporting individuals to make positive changes in their lives.

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EXPLORING THE POWER OF EFT TAPPING:

A Journey to Emotional Freedom

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How to incorporate EFT tapping into your routine Identify the issue: Choose Susie Munn s the specific issue or emotion you would like to address.

It could be stress, anxiety, a limiting belief, or a specific event that triggers negative emotions.

What is EFT tapping?

Rate the intensity: On a scale of nought to ten, rate EFT tapping, also known as psychological acupressure, is a simple yet powerful technique that the intensity of your emotional or physical discomfort. involves tapping specific energy meridian points The set-up: Begin by tapping on the side of your on the body while focusing on a particular issue or hand (karate chop point) while stating a set-up emotion. It is based on the belief that disruptions in statement. This statement acknowledges the issue the body's energy system contribute to emotional and affirms self-acceptance, such as ‘Even though distress and physical symptoms. By tapping on I feel anxious, I deeply and completely love and these points, we can restore balance and harmony, accept myself.’ allowing for emotional healing and personal growth. The sequence: Tap on each of the following points about five to seven times, while repeating The benefits of EFT tapping a reminder phrase that acknowledges the issue EFT tapping has been shown to be effective in reducing stress levels. By acknowledging and tapping or emotion. The points include the eyebrow, side on specific emotions, individuals can release tension, of the eye, under the eye, under the nose, chin, collarbone, under the arm, and top of the head. anxiety, phobias, overwhelm, and even trauma, leading to a sense of relaxation and calmness.

Reassess the intensity: After completing the tapping EFT tapping can help address and release negative sequence, reassess the intensity of your emotional or physical discomfort, again rating it on a scale of emotions such as fear, anger, sadness and guilt. By nought to ten. Ideally, you should notice a decrease tapping on specific points, individuals can process in intensity. and release emotional blockages, leading to a greater sense of emotional freedom and wellbeing. Repeat if necessary: If the intensity hasn't decreased significantly, repeat the tapping sequence, adjusting Many have reported relief from physical pain and the setup statement and reminder phrase as needed. discomfort through EFT tapping. By addressing To discover more about EFT tapping and how to tap, the emotional roots of physical symptoms, such please visit susiemunns.com/tapping-at-home as headaches or chronic pain, individuals may experience a reduction in their intensity or frequency.

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Finance

WHAT CAME OUT OF THE AUTUMN STATEMENT?

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mong the things that were anticipated by some but DID NOT emerge were changes to Inheritance Tax (the tax on an estate after all allowances have been used). Maybe that is a measure for another day, but some commentators suggest it is an easy tax to raise money on when inflation remains high and the allowances remain static.

A reduction in National Insurance (not called a tax, but that is what it is). Many households will benefit from early January. However, a two percent cut is not a significant change to an average monthly bring-home salary while personal allowances on Income Tax remain fixed.

Growth was downgraded from 1.7% to 1.6%, so government departments are unlikely to receive more funds. Therefore, we may need to fund something ourselves if something needs doing.

Higher-than-expected inflation means borrowing costs remain high.

Many commentators regard the changes as minor, but support for new entrepreneurial businesses remains strong. This provides opportunities for those in a position to assist

new businesses to take advantage of attractive tax breaks.

Tax advantages should never be the reason for investing in something inherently risky, but it can be an attractive benefit. If you are planning to protect the value of your estate, you should take financial planning, accountancy, and legal advice; an experienced independent financial adviser will orchestrate everything to work together.

Maybe the Autumn Statement was a positioning tool to set things up for an election. It happened in November – most of us have forgotten it now.

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COUNCILLOR SURGERIES Councillor surgeries are held in Peel House at 8 Queen Street, Whittlesey from 9.30am-10.30am on the first Saturday of every month throughout 2024.

NGNPUK has thanked everyone who came along to its ‘early-bird’ Christmas Fayre last November at the Eastrea Centre which raised an incredible £2228.

The group raises funds for syringe drivers to be used in our local communities. A syringe driver is a small, computerised machine that delivers a steady stream of pain relief and other drugs over a 24-hour period. The machines can help patients remain at home with loved ones in palliative care and cost £1438 each.

On Saturday, January 6th, 2024, Councillors present will be Chris Boden (District and Town) and Diana Dickinson (Town).

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WHO’S THAT AT THE LIBRARY...?

With all the hype around about the recent sixtieth anniversary of Dr Who, Desmond the Dalek paid a visit to Whittlesey Library. He was very obliging with selfies and kindly did not exterminate anybody much to the library staff’s relief.

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE 2024 has arrived... what a busy time of year. Our thanks go to everyone that was working over the festive period; doctors, nurses and carers, who gave their time to look after others and were away from their own families.

My copy for this magazine had to be completed in early December, so it is very difficult to catch up with events that happened in December. Firstly, I am hoping that you all had a good Christmas and that 2024 will be good for everyone.

The Christmas Extravaganza took place on Saturday, December 9th. Thanks should go to all the volunteers who meet throughout the year to plan the event and the additional volunteers on the day who act as stewards to ensure everyone’s safety.

To the group of volunteers that put in such a lot of effort to ensure the town is decorated for Christmas and events are organised with precision – thank you. The decorations get better every year. The tree was splendid. Thank you to everyone that was involved in any way, shape, or form. Whittlesey is appreciative of you all.

The next big event for Whittlesey is the internationally famous Straw Bear Festival over the weekend of Friday, January 12th to Sunday, January 14th. I am sure there are some residents that have not yet seen this great event – it is a must, so come along and enjoy. The procession starts at the Manor Leisure Centre at 10.30 am on Saturday, January 13th.

A series of Heritage Talks will take place every Tuesday in each of the four Fenland market towns on a rotational basis, commencing in January 2024 for twelve weeks. Chair of FDC's Culture, Arts & Heritage Committee, Cllr Elisabeth Sennitt Clough applied for funding from Arts Council England.

Her bid was successful, meaning that the talks will be free to attend, with free transport for those who genuinely need it. The idea behind these talks is to encourage local residents to engage or re-engage with local history and to provide some much-needed community engagement during the winter months.

The Whittlesey Talks will be given by Andrew Mortlock, London Brick Company archivist and Maureen Watson, local historian. They will take place in Childers, commencing at 6pm. Andrew’s talks will be on Tuesday, January 9th and March 5th (on different topics) and Maureen's talk will take place on February 6th. Tickets were available from December 11th on Ticket Source.

Free transport for those who need it can be booked through FACT: (01354) 661234.

For further information, please email: lizsennittclough@whittleseytowncouncil.gov.uk Other market town talks will take place as follows: Wisbech: January 16th, February 13th, and March 12th at 7 pm at Wisbech Castle; March: January 23rd, February 20th, and March 19th at 7pm at the Braza Club; Chatteris: January 30th, February 27th and March 26th at 7pm at St Edward Centre.

Any Fenland resident can attend any number of talks in any of the four towns. With thanks to Arts Council England for funding, and to Whittlesey Rotary Club and More Muzic Radio for their support in kind.

In the meantime, I am looking forward to having a break during January before the season of civic dinners and dances start in February. Our own charity dinner/dance will be taking place on Saturday, March 23rd. Further information will be available soon but if you want to reserve your place now, please contact the town clerk at Grosvenor House, telephone: (01733) 351296.

The next town council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 18th, commencing at 7.30pm.

Once again best wishes for 2024.

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anuary is a really good time for planning, so how about planning a three- or five-year crop rotation?

The three-year crop rotation involves the following: Year 1: Peas, beans, and fruiting vegetables: peas and beans absorb nitrogen from the air and store it in the roots; leaving the roots in after harvesting benefits next year’s crop.

Year 2: Brassicas: these are nitrogen-hungry, so grow them where last year’s peas and beans grew. They are also susceptible to club root (a soil-borne fungus) so moving them around helps keep this at bay.

Year 3: Roots, tubers, onions, and leaves: these crops do not have a particular “thirst” for nitrogen, so it is good to grow them after brassicas where the nitrogen content has been depleted.

And if you have a very large plot, why not try a five-year rotation?

Year 1 Brassicas; Year 2 Peas and beans; Year 3 Potatoes and fruiting veg; Year 4 The onion family; Year 5 Root and stem vegetables.

The benefits of using this system include: • Soil fertility: Different crops have different nutrient requirements. Changing crops annually reduces the chance of soil deficiencies developing.

• Weed control: Some crops, like potatoes and squashes, with dense foliage or large leaves, suppress weeds, thus reducing maintenance and weed problems in following crops.

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the period when their host plants are absent which helps reduce build-up of damaging populations of spores, eggs, and pests.

Weather permitting, there are a few jobs that can be tackled this month: • Spray all fruit trees and bushes with a garlic winter wash on a fine day; do not spray in frosty conditions. It won’t hurt to hold the job over to next month.

• Another job at the top of the list is cleaning up the plot by disposing of all the damaged and rotten crops: most of the overwintering vegetables will suffer if the conditions are wet. Also remove any leaves, as these are a perfect hide-out for slugs and snails.

• Protect overwintering plants from cold, and check stakes and ties.

• On days when you can’t work on the plot, clean the shed, greenhouse, tools, and linseed oil any wooden handles. Check that the watering can and buckets don’t leak and that the wheelbarrow doesn’t have a flat tyre! Seed trays and plant pots can be cleaned with a mild bleach solution to kill diseases that may have carried over to the new seedlings.

• In non-freezing weather, shallots can be planted. Shallots take longer to grow than onions, but if planted now, should be ready earlier in the summer.

• Any stored fruit and vegetables need checking for rotten or damaged produce and evidence of mice.

Happy New Year and here’s to another twelve months of successful gardening!

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Everyone is at different stages of their recovery journey and waiting lists to access services and treatments can be long. Our Recovery Cafés provide immediate support regardless of whether it’s your very first step towards recovery, you are in treatment, you are looking for a post-treatment community or if you are a friend or family member looking for support. Our only requirement is that our community members are well enough to attend and engage appropriately.

As a charity organisation provided by Change Grow Live, all our Recovery Cafés are free, drop-in events with no appointment needed to attend.

We provide food and drink, creative activities, community, support, connection, and fun.

The purpose of Cambridgeshire Recovery Service is to facilitate people affected by drugs and alcohol through social, community and creative aspects of recovery. Alcohol and drug use can affect our lives in many ways resulting in isolation from a support network.

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An important part of recovery is reintegrating into a supportive community. We understand that learning something in theory and applying that in the context of our real everyday lives can take practice. Recovery Cafés provide a space to learn, develop and use recovery tools in a relaxed environment. A very popular part of our Whittlesey Recovery Café is our creative space for arty activities, led by Lorraine from The Salvation Army Studio – we often find having a creative project to work on helps people relax and connect to themselves and others even if they don’t feel like talking.

At Cambridgeshire Recovery Service we know it can be hard to walk into a new environment alone. You will be greeted with a warm welcome whether you come alone or bring a friend or support worker with you.

Come along to our Whittlesey Recovery Café on Tuesdays between 10am-12.30pm and see if our community can help you find connection and purpose. Location: Salvation Army, Church Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough PE7 1DB. Date: Tuesdays.

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POPPY APPEAL A BIG SUCCESS After a tremendous community effort, the Whittlesey Royal British League Poppy Appeal has raised £7800.

Sue Taylor, the Poppy Appeal co-ordinator, was delighted with the amount and she thanks the community organisations that have raised the money, the establishments that hosted collection boxes and the members of the Royal British Legion who supported by selling poppies and assisting in the counting of the money.

SU’S CHARITY SHAVE

Pictured left to right: Richard Taylor, Sue Taylor and Noah Taylor

Local Whittlesey WI member and also member of the Whittlesey Singers, Su Rowbotham decided to raise some money for Macmillan Cancer Support and whilst she was raising money for this great cause she was Braving the Shave by losing her hair thanks to Tina D'ambrosio of Vittorio's Hair & Beauty on Broad Street in Whittlesey.

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TECHNOLOGY PLANS IN THE SPOTLIGHT A vision of the future as Stephen Rice and associated architects visited Whittlesey Christian Church on Broad Street, where they outlined their vision for a Science and Technology Park in Whittlesey. This huge development could lead to 1500 jobs and be a hub of excellence that the community would be proud of. For more details, email steven@sbrice.co.uk Photo courtesy: Robert Windle/RWT Photography 46

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ALDERMAN JACOBS ARE QUIZ CHAMPS Another sporting event supported by the Whittlesey Sports Association saw Alderman Jacobs become the 2023 Primary Schools Quiz Champions after a tight one-point victory over their closest rivals.

The winning team received their medals sponsored

by WSA and main trophy from Mrs Bowden who donated the shield.

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CALL TO CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG Dog owners are being warned not to use the cover of dark nights as an excuse not to pick up after their pets – and the public are urged to report offenders.

Fenland District Council’s Street Scene team has noted a rise in dog fouling at this time of year.

JACK’S A REAL JEWEL Six-year-old Jack Page is proving to be a big hitter in the world of jewellery.

Jack, who is studying hard at Coates Primary School, is juggling Maths, English and other schoolwork with raising funds for good causes.

He has been seen out and about at various events including Coates Fete on the Green, Whittlesey Festival and the Scarecrow Festival.

Here the lucky recipients are the Royal British Legion Whittlesey branch whose chairman Tony Cattermole was on hand with committee member Kevin McKevitt to receive payment of £219 from Jack’s latest efforts. For more for details about Jack’s Jewellery please go to his Facebook page.

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Cllr Peter Murphy, portfolio holder for Street Scene, said: “We know most dog owners are responsible and respectful that they share our public spaces with others who don’t want to encounter nuisance from their pets.

“Unfortunately, there are a few who don’t act responsibly especially when on darker nights they think no one is looking and they can get away with not picking up after their pet.

“Our officers are out and about supporting the community to not have to encounter the effects of irresponsible dog ownership. While we can’t be everywhere all the time, we would encourage the public to be our eyes and ears and to alert us to problems so we can act.”

Fines of £100 to people can be given to people who don’t pick up after their dogs and can also be issued for allowing a dog in fenced off play areas or refusing to put a dog on a lead when asked due to it being a nuisance.

If you spot dog fouling, or somebody not cleaning up after their dog, report it to Fenland District Council at: www.fenland.gov.uk/dogfouling or (01354) 654321.

PARK LANE WINS NETBALL CONTEST Another great day of sport, this time at New Road School where Park Lane, Alderman Jacobs and the hosts battled it out for the Primary Schools Netball competition which saw Park Lane going home with the shield and medals.

This was a first for the competition as it was played under floodlights at New Road thanks to Whittlesey Sports Association making them available. The lights were originally donated to the association in 2018 by Whittlesey Charities. Timekeepers, umpires and helpers were members of Whittlesey Warriors Netball Club.

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LOCAL CLUBS & GROUPS Whittlesey Amateur Boxing Club River Drove, Beggars Bridge, Coates PE7 2DH. Contact Gary Morris: 07512 394975 or email: airborneaerials@hotmail.co.uk Whittlesey Lions Club Meets second Monday of month at 7.30pm at The Falcon Hotel, 1 London Street, Whittlesey PE7 1BH. New members welcome. Contact Steve Palmer, 18 Glenfields, Whittlesey PE7 1HX, 01733 351405, whittlesey.lions@btinternet.com www.whittleseylions.org.uk or find us on Facebook.

March & District Model Railway Club Meets on Wednesdays, 7.30-10pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wisbech Road, Westry, March PE15 0BA. Visit www.mdmrc.net for further information or email: manddmrc@gmail.com Whittlesey Table Tennis Club Meets at Whittlesey Christian Church, 23 Broad Street, Whittlesey PE7 1HA. Mon 6-10pm, Weds 2-5pm. Chairman: Dr Peter Hau. Call 01733 808008 or 07554 624525 or email peter@hauforensics.com www.whittlesey-table-tennis.co.uk Gentle Keep Fit Class Gentle keep-fit class at Coates Public Hall. Fridays 10am11am. £4 per session. All welcome. To book your place or for more info please contact Karen Mucklin on 07516 461438.

Whittlesey Manor Dolphins: Swim England Affiliated Club Meets Mondays (term time) 6.30-8.30pm depending on ability. At Whittlesey Swimming Pool. Free Trial – to book contact manordolphins@gmail.com Painting Group Meets every Tuesday in Eastrea Village Hall between 1pm and 4pm. Been established for 8 years. Please contact Sue on 01733 205241 for more details.

Whittlesey Ladysmith WI Meets on the second Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm, at St Andrew's Parish Hall. For more information, please contact Liz Phillips 0798 2854872 or find us on Facebook.

Well-Being Respite Activity Sessions Meets on the second Thursday of the month at Peel House, Whittlesey PE71AY. Contact Alison Harrison 07930 477233 or email alison.goodcompany@gmail.com Whittlesey Indoor Bowls Club 194-198 Station Road, PE7 2HA. Open all year round. For more information visit www.whittleseyIbc.co.uk, or call 01733 202209 or email whittleseybowlsclub@yahoo.co.uk The Friendship Club For over 50s. The club runs from 2-4pm every Saturday in the hall of Queen Street Church, Whittlesey. Just natter or play games, with refreshments. No need to feel lonely. Occasional lunches and outings. Contact Lyn on 01733 701628.

Whittlesey Patchwork Group Meets every Monday 1-3.30pm in the Bowling Club at Manor Leisure. Sociable sewing, knitting, and crochet over tea and cake! Find out more from Rita: 01733 204271 or 07875 269145.

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Football commentator with his signature sheepskin coat. (J.M.) First woman Speaker of the House of Commons, 1992 to 2000. (B.B.)

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British cartoonist, renowned for “The Cloggies” and “The Fosdyke Saga”.

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LET THEM KNOW IT IF YOU’RE A POET...

The hunt is on for Fenland’s next Poet Laureates, as the district’s prestigious, annual poetry competition opens for entries.

The Fenland Poet Laureate Award and the Young Fenland Poet Laureate Award have returned for the sixth year – and writers from across the district are being invited to take part.

Award-winning poet and chair of Fenland District Council’s Culture, Arts and Heritage Committee Elisabeth Sennitt Clough (pictured) is once again organising the awards, in partnership with Fenland District Council.

She said: “We are delighted to be launching our annual poetry competition and are looking forward to receiving lots of entries. The competition celebrates talented writers living, working, or attending school in Fenland and comes with lots of incentives to take part. Our new Poet Laureates can expect an incredible year.”

The competition is open to anyone who lives, works or attends school in the administrative district of Fenland, and is free to enter. Applicants must be aged 18 and over for the Fenland Poet Laureate Award, and aged 17 and under for the Young Fenland Poet Laureate Award.

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POEM Local man Henry Curry laments the recent criminal damage to Whittlesey’s Nationwide branch. He says you can sing his poem to the tune of ‘Edelweiss’...

Nationwide, Nationwide, Last bank left in the village; Such a gem, with an ATM, So, villains decided to pillage.

Whittlesey’s loss near the Buttercross, Now the folks are in trouble, Nationwide, Nationwide, Lies in a pile of rubble.

Nationwide, Nationwide, Robbers left you in tatters Almighty crash, they seized your cash, To so many of us – that matters.

Boarded up good with marine plywood, Can’t use you any longer Nationwide, Nationwide, Please come back (only stronger!)

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ACCOLADE FOR CITY MUSEUM The Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for Geological Education for its 2022 Extinction exhibition, acknowledging a geological topic that addresses the aims and objectives of the Geologists’ Association.

Dr Haydon Bailey, chairman of The Curry Committee of the Geologists’ Association, presented the award at Peterborough Museum, joined by Cllr Judy Fox, Deputy Mayor of Peterborough and guests from Peterborough City Council, Buglife, Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences and Natural England.

Peterborough Museum is thrilled to be recognised for the fantastic success of the Extinction exhibition which was developed with funding from The Curry Fund - The Geologists’ Association, Arts Council England, and Forterra.

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Glenys Wass, Heritage Collections and Museum Exhibitions Manager, said: “Extinction benefitted from the support of local and national environmental organisations enabling us to produce an informative and family friendly exhibition. The Museum’s permanent display in the Geology gallery has been reworked to include the Must Farm plesiosaur display, allowing continued access to this engaging specimen, for general visitors and school groups alike.”

Extinction was the Museum’s showcase exhibition of 2022 and engaged with more than 29,000 visitors: The exhibition addressed this fascinating topic of extinction and journeyed through the demise of the dinosaurs and marine reptiles, death of the Ice Age mammoths and the impact of humans on the dodo. One of the highlights of the exhibition included the sensational Must Farm plesiosaur – a long-necked marine reptile, which can be JANUARY 2024

FUNDS TO SUPPORT IMPROVEMENTS Is there a vacant or derelict corner of your town or village that you could spruce up a little with a bit of grant funding?

dated back to 165 million years ago. With thanks to Forterra and volunteers, the Museum has been able to excavate the specimen and proudly have it on display for the first time since its discovery in 2016.

Fenland District Council provides grants of up to £500 to help to improve the public view of derelict, vacant or forgotten patches of land, buildings or other sites.

Over the years, with the permission of site owners, ‘Changing Views’ grants have supported the costs of developing murals, banners and posters to cheer up the hoardings and windows of vacant buildings and enabled planting on patches of uninspiring land.

For more information on Changing Views grants see: www.fenland.gov.uk/changingviews or contact Fenland District Council's Street Pride co-ordinator on (01354) 654321 or email streetpride@fenland.gov.uk

Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm, and the permanent galleries and current exhibitions are free to visit.

Plan your visit today, Visit peterboroughmuseum.org.uk for more information.

Pictured: Dr Haydon Bailey, chairman, The Curry Fund Committee of the Geologists' Association, Cllr Judy Fox, Deputy Mayor of Peterborough and Glenys Wass, heritage collections and museum exhibitions manager, Peterborough Museum

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parkling wines are a very popular choice for many people and make an occasion into an event and an event into a celebration. The popularity of sparkling wines increases year on year, and they offer excellent value.

Numerous countries, globally, have winemakers producing sparkling wines. These types of wines are widely available, and I searched for a retailer that offers a good selection of ‘sparklers’, as well as still productions.

English wine is increasing greatly, both in appreciation and in recognition, gaining numerous awards, both in the UK and abroad. Morrisons: The Best English Sparkling Brut Vintage (11.5% vol), I found to be very impressive.

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes are utilised, to great advantage, culminating in a grand, finished product.

This brut sparkling wine is stored for several years in cool cellars before being released. The fine bubbles receive much admiration from sparkling wine lovers. A very good floral and citrusy bouquet continues to the mouthfeel and sensation for the palate.

From France, I located Morrisons: The Best Crémant de Limoux (12.5% vol). This brut sparkling wine is made in partnership with Sieur d’Arques, a French winemaking co-operative. Dominant with Chardonnay grapes,

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and aged for a minimum of twelve months in the bottle, this ‘sparkler’ is another extremely popular production, indeed, with a good ‘stream’ of bubbles, adored by many. A very good aroma of apple hints extends to the fruity, citrusy pleasures, on the mouth.

Italy is another country with an impressive history for producing sparkling wines. Morrisons: The Best Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG (11% vol) has a great number of devotees too.

This production graces dining tables regularly and is very much appreciated and respected, having a good perlage to please the eye, then a most acceptable bouquet and mouthfeel of apple sensations, plus white fruits.

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by their wine experts. They are perfect by themselves and also to accompany a lot of dishes, including fish, seafood and white meats.

Dating from 1899, Morrisons have become a leading supermarket, providing a wealth of products, from everyday household essentials, through specific requirements, to an excellent range of wines, spirits, and other beverages. For all products and information, please visit www.morrisons.co.uk

As always, enjoy!

I located these sparkling wines at a Morrisons store in their “The Best” range, which was developed

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Change your mindset on money this New Year

By Lin Stanton, Debt Centre Manager for Fenland Christians Against Poverty (CAP)

Money can significantly affect the way we feel, especially when there isn’t enough of it.

It can make us feel stressed, defeated, anxious and fearful, amongst many other emotions.

Understanding the power that money has over our mood is the first step to reclaiming control. Read on for five ways to change your mindset on money, so that you can enjoy a more positive 2024.

Build a budget We all have so many things to pay for in our everyday lives.

With a mix of bills, food, treats, subscriptions and unexpected costs, managing money can feel overwhelming at times. Building a budget can help you see your financial situation more clearly, meaning you’ll be able to make decisions about where to cut costs and feel more in control.

There are lots of free budgeting resources and tips available online, including at capuk. org/money-and-debt-advice/ building-a-budget

Talk to others Struggling with money can be an extremely isolating experience.

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person, we start to take back control and lessen the burden that we’ve been carrying alone.

You might also find that others are facing similar challenges, meaning you can both share your experiences and tools for managing the situation. If you’d rather speak to someone impartial, you might find it useful to contact an organisation such as Samaritans (call 116123) or SHOUT (text 85258).

Set goals Having a goal to work towards can make us feel more positive.

Even a small amount of progress bit-by-bit gives us something to celebrate and feel proud of.

Choose an aim that’s realistic, such as saving up to go out for a meal or buying a new pair of shoes and remember to set a new goal once you’ve smashed it!

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Have fun for free There are tons of free and cheap activities and days out available in communities across the UK. Find out what events are going on at your local church, and keep an eye on capuk.org/blog where you can find useful tips and tricks throughout the year.

Get support Everyone needs help at times.

It’s nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed about. If you’re struggling with your finances, support is available for free from a range of charities and organisations including Christians Against Poverty (CAP). CAP provides expert debt advice, guidance on finding work and money education, all delivered face-to-face so you’ll receive an effective combination of practical and emotional support.

To find out more, see capuk.org/help Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a UK charity working with more than 800 affiliated churches to deliver debt help, budgeting guidance, support to find work, life skills education and more.

Visit capuk.org to find out more.

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