6 Fenland artists celebrated in new exhibition
11 Your garden in July
With summer finally here, it’s time to look ahead to some exciting events coming up.
First up we’re thrilled to announce that it’s only one month until the return of the popular Ramsey 1940s weekend which is being held this year on the 19th and 20th August. To celebrate, we’ve been looking back at how the event started, with a fascinating insight into its origins. You can read all about this on pages 36 and 37.
This month we’re excited to promote a brand new art exhibition which is celebrating some of Fenland’s great scultptures and designers. The exhibition is being held at the stunning Houghton Hall in Norfolk and you can find out more on page 6.
On a final note we’re thrilled to welcome back Nathan Smith, our resident film expert, who challenged himself to watch 100 Disney features and short films (including all 61 Animated Classics) to be watched over the month of May. Find out how he got on by turning to page 46!
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36 A look back at Ramsey 1940s weekend
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East to East is an exhibition devised by Contemporary and Country encompassing artists and makers based in East Anglia, that share their interest in techniques and aesthetics of Chinese and Japanese art and craft. Held at Houghton Hall Stables, they have been inspired by the deceptive fragility of the Fenland landscape and the distinctive features found nowhere else in the UK. However, the Fens transformation from saltmarsh to viable agricultural land, centuries ago is in jeopardy with the potential of inundation through rising sea levels.
It is with this sense of vulnerability in mind Painter Melanie Goemans has contributed two canvasses of Fenland waterways painted in soft tones, with subdued colour, representing the quiet tranquility of her subject matter. She grew up in the Lincolnshire Fens, and after training at the University of London, and Cheltenham and Gloucester College of H.E., now lives in Ely.
Sculptor Victoria Fenn is based near North Walsham in North Norfolk but originates from a Fenland farming family. This background has given her an insight as an artist viewing agriculture as central to the unique features of the Fens. Intricately cut, and folded, like Japanese paper, Victoria’s table-top sculptures made from bog oak, copper and brass, glisten with unidentified intent.
Kathryn Hearn is a ceramic maker and designer. Originally from Cheshire, she trained at Loughborough College of Art and Design and is now based in the Cambridgeshire Fens, sharing a creative campus with her partner Stewart Hearn. She works with flax, paper and porcelain in hand-built layers, its off-white colour often contrasted with shims of intensely coloured laminated porcelain inserted to punctuate the milky white ground.
Stewart Hearn’s preoccupation as a glass blower is in working with the essential properties of glass; using weight, colour, clarity, surface
quality and the heat from the furnace, to combine and encourage optical and physical manipulation of his forms. There is a unity of purpose in his work that exemplifies the years he has spent focussing upon the compelling nature of glass making. Stewart was accepted for Crafts Council Index of Selected Makers in 1999 and established his Cambridgeshire studio in 2012. He has been a recipient of The Gold Medal at the third (Hejian) Craft Glass Creation & Design International Competition, in China.
East to East accompanies Smaller than the Sky, a solo exhibition of sculpture and paintings by internationally acclaimed artist Sean Scully, dispersed throughout the house and grounds at Houghton Hall, Norfolk. Check the Houghton Hall Website for ticketing details…
Do you wish you were a glow-worm? A glow-worm’s never glum. How can they be sad, when the sun shines out their bum?! Well, if not being one, how about spotting one? Don’t miss out first glow-worm guided walk this month! We have just had a fantastic month, welcoming loads of school groups and both families and adults to investigate who our local Barn Owls have been hunting. It’s clear Woodwalton Fen has a very healthy field vole population! We can’t believe it’s time for the summer holidays so soon, but we’re busy putting the finishing touches to a fun-filled series of events for you to join in with. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and website for up to date info. Is there a craft or activity you’d like to see us host in our nature reserve or classroom? Or could you run one here for us to help us raise vital funds? Let us know!
Wildlife Watch – Glory of Summer
Saturday 8th July, 10am-12.30pm. A special summer visit for primary-age children to Woodwalton Fen NNR, to soak in the abundant wildlife of butterflies, bees, dragonflies and birds of prey. Including wildflower planting for your garden. £5/7.50 per child.
Great Fen Glow-worms
Thursday 20th July, 9.30 – 11.30pm. A guided walk to discover the glow-worms and other nocturnal wildlife of the Great Fen. £5/7.50 children 10+, £10/12.50 adults.
Huntingdon Eco Fair
Saturday 22nd July, 10am – 3pm. Say hi to our team members, get to know more about what we can offer and try out our free, eco-friendly fun crafts.
Little Bugs
Alternating Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.30am –12pm. For toddlers and pre-school children. Fun exploration around the reserve, learning about different wildlife each week, plus storytime, crafts and snacks. £2/3 per child. Please visit www. wildlifebcn.org/events or call 01487 710420 for info. Please remember that pre-booking online is essential for events. Please visit www.wildlifebcn.org/ events or call 01487 710420 for more info.
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But with a Property Protection Trust, you can get what you need to keep more of your biggest asset in the hands of your intended beneficiaries.
You have homeowner’s insurance to protect your house from things like floods, fires, and burglary.
Do you have protection against unintended beneficiaries, care costs, and financial mistakes?
A PPT (or Property Protection Trust) is a trust built into your Will.
It can do three things for your beneficiaries:
At least as far as the house is concerned. You can designate your beneficiaries, and they will be the ones who benefit from the sale of the house that you own.
And no one else.
Get your PPT set-up now and avoid seeing it used to pay for the future care costs of your surviving spouse. The local council will do an asset test. Keep your portion of the house out of it.
If your partner struggles with making good financial decisions, it’s best to take your half of the value of the house and put it into trust where both they, and their potential creditors, cannot use it.
A PPT could be just
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If you think this is the right thing for you and your family, we are offering 50% off all Protective Property Will Trusts for the month of July. Just let us know you read all about it in The Fens Magazine and want to know more.
Fling the doors open to the garden and head outside! Summer is here and if you’ve been making your outside space work for you while you’ve been at home then you should now be enjoying a beautiful, flower filled garden. Keep plants looking good by regularly deadheading and you’ll enjoy a longer display of blooms. Make sure you keep new plants well watered to get them through those long, hot days and hoe off those pesky weeds, which can thrive in the sunshine. Although this can still be a busy time in the garden, don’t forget to find the time to sit back and relax so that you can enjoy all the hard work you’ve put in to achieve your beautiful display.
Adding a liquid feed to your weekly watering regime will give a much needed boost to hanging baskets, containers and borders helping them to produce more flowers and, in some cases, encouraging a second flush of flowers later in the season. Bedding plants, roses and many other perennials will also benefit from regular deadheading. This will prolong the flowering period, making the garden more attractive, and will also prevent the plants from putting their energy into seed heads. Simply pinch off the fading flowers, or for tougher branches use secateurs. Don’t forget to keep weeds down – they steal vital moisture and nutrients. Kill them by regularly hoeing borders and vegetable patches. Larger weeds should be dug out or pulled up by hand.
There’s no science to watering! If you’ve got containers or
plants in hanging baskets a bit of common sense goes a long way. Try lifting a container or basket, does it feel light or under watered? How does the compost look? Is it pale and shrunken away from the sides? Dig into the compost with your fingers. Does it feel dry? It should be moist but not dripping wet. During prolonged dry spells, water at least once a day.
After all your hard work, enjoy the sunshine and laze in your garden.
Enjoy your garden!
A member of the sage family, Salvias are a diverse group of plants ranging from annuals to herbaceous perennials and herbs.
With flowers that are popular with wildlife, they not only deliver colour and fragrance but are also great at attracting bees and butterflies. Salvias are long flowering with the potential to put on a great show from June through much of the summer and into autumn.
Plant in full sun, with very well drained soil, and water well when it’s dry. Trim in the spring to maintain shape and deadhead once the flowers start to fade.
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You may be familiar with our longstanding advert for Fenland First Aid?
The young child is Oakley who will turn 18 this year, Fenland First aid was established long before he was born.
We have survived and grown in what is a very competitive market due to the amount of repeat business we retain.
We intend to be your go to supplier for all first aid training for the foreseeable future.
TESTIMONIALS FROM LEARNERS ON OUR COURSES:
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We hold regular courses to allow individuals or groups to attend or we can offer a more cost effective option for in house bookings.
WE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING TRAINING:
• CPR/AED Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (2 hours)
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Self-care is an essential aspect of life that can greatly improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. It involves taking care of yourself regularly to prevent burnout, reduce stress and promote overall wellbeing. Here are some self-care practices that you can incorporate into your daily routine.
Sleep - Getting enough restful sleep is crucial for your health and well-being. It is recommended that adults get between 7-9 hours of sleep every night. Make sure that your bedroom is conducive to sleep. Keep it cool, dark, and quiet. Avoid using electronic devices before bed and try to establish a consistent bedtime routine.
Food - Eating a balanced diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains can provide your body with the nutrients it needs to function at its best.
Activity - Exercise is essential for maintaining good health. It can improve your cardiovascular health, strengthen your muscles and bones, and reduce stress and anxiety. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every day.
Down-time - Taking a break from work or other responsibilities is crucial for your mental and emotional well-being. Schedule time for yourself to do something you enjoy, such as reading, walking, or meditating. Relationships - Having positive relationships can greatly enhance your life. Make time to connect with loved ones and nurture those relationships by showing appreciation and support.
Self-care is an important part of maintaining a healthy and balanced life. By incorporating these practices into your daily routine, you can improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and lead a happier, healthier life. Remember, taking care of yourself should always be a priority.
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“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”- Claude
Campbell.Compelling and uplifting, The Five People You Meet In Heaven is a simple, beautifully written story about the meaning of life and life after death.
Set in Heaven, and Ruby Pier—an amusement park next to the ocean—this is the story of Eddie, “a squat, white-haired old man, with a short neck, a barrel chest, thick forearms, and a faded army tattoo on his right shoulder”. At eightythree years old, Eddie, who still works at the pier, where he has worked for most of his life, is head of maintenance. It’s his job to maintain the rides and keep them safe. For Eddie, it’s also a place of memories; some of great celebration, some painful. It’s also where, in his attempt to save a small girl who, standing beneath a loose cart on one of the fairground rides and in terrible danger of being crushed, Eddie loses his own life. When he wakes, he finds he is dead, and has no idea if he saved the child or not. Eddie then meets five people, some strangers, others he knows. Through their backstories, he learns that all of them have either had a significant effect on his life or vice versa, which in turn teaches him far more about his own life than he realised.
This is the first book I’ve read by Mitch Albom, but it will not be the last. The writing is stunning, but it is also simple and unaffected, making it so easy to read. Life affirming, poignant and heartwarming, The Five People You Meet In Heaven is a wonderful reminder of how connected we are to one another and how meaningful our lives are too, no matter how small or insignificant they might feel at times. A beautiful story that will stay with me for a long time.
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Wisbech General Cemetery was established in 1836 and set out as a formal landscaped garden. The churchyard of St Peter and St Paul, Wisbech’s primary burial ground, was full and new sites were needed.
The first two recorded interments were of infants in 1836. The cemetery was at its peak usage during the mid1800s and burials continued until the late 1960s. It finally closed in 1972. Over 6,500 burial records have now been digitised by a team of volunteers. Wisbech General Cemetery’s Chapel of Rest was erected in 1848, using a loan of five hundred pounds. Constructed in the Neoclassical Doric style, it provided a place for funeral services according to all faiths and none.
Members of many prominent Wisbech families and residents are buried in the General Cemetery. They include members of the Dawbarn, Gardiner, Ollard, and Southwell families and the list includes the town’s Victorian photographer, Samuel (Philosopher) Smith. Many bodies were interred in multiple graves, a large number of which are unmarked by headstone or monument.
Ten World War I soldiers who died in England are buried in the cemetery. A further eleven Wisbech soldiers, killed overseas, are commemorated on their family memorials. A single World War II airman is also buried in the cemetery.
Towards the end of the 19th century the General Cemetery saw fewer burials as other grounds, primarily a new Borough Cemetery in Mount Pleasant were opened. Just six burials took place between 1960 and 1969 and Wisbech Borough Council closed the site three years later.
The Wisbech General Cemetery Company had been dissolved in the 1960s and regular burials ceased. The cemetery became overgrown and the chapel deteriorated. In 1974 local government reorganisation created Fenland District Council and Wisbech Town Council. In the 1980s the chapel was damaged by vandals and for ‘safety reasons’ Fenland District Council had the roof removed, an action which would inevitably lead to greater deterioration of the rest of the building.
In 1991 the District Council’s Development and Leisure committee agreed to the
principle of the chapel’s demolition. Strong opposition was led by the Wisbech Society and since 1991 a group of volunteers, The Friends of Wisbech General Cemetery have maintained and improved the cemetery and developed the site for the benefit of its flora and fauna and Wisbech residents and visitors.
Between 2013 and 2020 Wisbech Society carried out the restoration of the chapel. Fitted with a new roof and with a refurbished interior, complete with kitchen, toilet, underfloor heating, solar power and seating for fifty people, it is now used for the Society’s meetings and events.
It is also available as a venue for hire and is used by Fenland Archaeological Society for talks and by The Friends of Wisbech and Fenland Museum for concerts. Tours of the cemetery are led by the Friends of Wisbech General Cemetery. See Facebook and websites for further details.
FUTURE EVENTS INCLUDE:
• Wisbech Society 2:30pm on Monday 17 July, Wisbech in Photographs, an illustrated talk by Roger Rawson. Nonmembers £3.
• The Friends of Wisbech and Fenland Museum 2-4pm on Sunday 30th July, The Food of Love, a feast of music and song from Hexachordia, inspired by the plays of Shakespeare.
Firstly, our new town clerk has started in post – welcome to Lisa Renfree. Lisa is a local lady who many will know through her volunteer work within the community. Lisa has hit the ground running and alongside her day to day workload she is also studying for the CiLCA qualification –Certificate in Local Councils Administration. We would like to wish Lisa well in her new post.
This also means we say farewell to our clerk of the past fifteen years, Gary Cook. Gary has worked stoically for Ramsey Town Council and has been a great support to Councillors. He has seen a lot of change during the past fifteen years and most recently has been working on the purchase and refurbishment of the old TSB bank, which will become our new Council offices. Thank you, Gary, for all you’ve done.
As well as the work at the bank, there’s been work maintaining trees on land the
council manages, maintenance at the pond – including reinstallation of the fountain and new planting. A tour of the area with Huntingdonshire District Councils new biodiversity officer - more about that in another edition, and a lot of time and thought around our response to the Local Plan consultation.
The Local Plan is developed by the planning team at Huntingdonshire District Council. It sets out opportunities for development and investment in the area. It also makes clear what types of development will be permitted and what won’t. The plan looks at housing, employment space and the required infrastructure.
For more information on the Council’s response please contact our Clerk via the details below. Thank you.
For further information please visit our webpage www.ramseytowncouncil.gov.uk, follow our new Facebook page - Ramsey Town Council or telephone 01487 814957
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Don’t forget we have a weekly market, every Saturday, 8am-2pm, Great Whyte, Ramsey. Interested in trading please email market-events@ ramseyneighbourhoodstrust.org
We thought it would be great if we ran a course on how to use/ make the most of this equipment, thanks to funding from Living Sport we are able to do this. It is open to everyone over the age of 19 and for all abilities. How about getting together with a group a friends to join in? Starts 27th June, two sessions: 10.30am or 12.15pm
Contact loren@ramseyneighbourhoodstrust.org to book a place.
We have also been fortunate to secure funding from the Health Inequalities Partnership through a Huntingdonshire District Council initiative. Thanks to this there are Yoga and Pilates workshops currently running. After summer the trust is looking to run Zumba, martial arts/self defence and seated exercise courses. Please contact alison@ ramseyneighbourhoodstrust.org / 07562379472 for further details or follow our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/
Make a note in your calendar for this popular event. July’s Great Whyte Dine Out takes place on Friday July 28th 5pm – 9pm and sees the return of Kura Kura.
Ramsey now boasts six evening dine-in restaurants. To support these great local businesses RNT is launching a Taste of Ramsey Summer Diner’s Card promotion for July and August. Look for details on our Facebook page and our Ramsey Library window display or email office@ ramseyneighbourhoodstrust.org.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Wisbech Rose Fair and the Wisbech & Fenland Museum is celebrating the event with a display of photographs and ephemera which documents what was Wisbech’s most significant Town festival.
The Rose Fair started in 1963 when a local rose grower donated rose buds to Wisbech St. Peter’s Church to raise funds for the restoration of the church roof. It was intended to be a one-off but over time the Rose Fair grew and other churches and organisations joined in to create a festival enjoyed by thousands.
Have you any photographs, posters, documents and reminiscences relating to past Rose Fairs? If you have, you can share them with other people through the Museum’s page on the Cambridgeshire Community Archive Network - wisbech.ccan.co.uk/
For help uploading digital copies on the site contact info@wisbechmuseum.org.uk
If you have difficulties making digital copies or uploading them you can bring your originals to Museum on the afternoons (1.30 - 3.30pm) of Wednesday 5th July and Wednesday 12th July and we can scan them for you.
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In a calm, tranquil site on the on the outskirts of Ramsey, a former potato field is now a serenely soulful wild space - the final resting place for those who have chosen a green burial. Wild dog roses scramble up spindle trees, foxgloves reach to the sky and shaded glades bring the opportunity for quiet contemplation and reflection, while small, unobtrusive wooden plaques remember each life and mark each grave in a natural, simple way.
Muchwood Green Burials ground is a peaceful developing woodland with a wealth of
wildlife that the Wildlife Trust in Cambridgeshire are helping to monitor, as well as now being half shareholders, and this idyllic place offers the ideal resting place for those who wish their death to contribute positively to nature.
Chris and Cathy Dyer have created a rural place bringing solace to those who choose this form of burial: “We are supporting nature and wildlife by sowing wildflowers, planting a tree on every grave and creating natural habitats to encourage birds and wildlife. And in death we can contribute to this cycle of life whilst creating a beautiful and peaceful environment for our loved ones to remember us. When we began Muchwood in 1999 we planted some ornamental trees at random - these maturing trees, together with the ongoing planting of the new memorial trees and bushes beside each grave, will create a growing woodland that is helping to preserve the atmosphere of our planet for future generations by combating climate change and reducing our carbon footprint. By planting wildflowers and letting some areas grow wild, we are creating a continually evolving habitat for a variety of birds, bees and other pollinators and wildlife.
In the summer months we let the grasses and wildflowers grow until they have flowered and then we cut it back again. This is perfect for people who find it comforting to be surrounded by nature and understand that their loss is a natural part of the cycle of life.”
What is a green burial? Green burials, also known as natural burials, are designed to have as little impact on the environment as possible. Burial grounds are managed in an ecologically sound manner, and coffins are made from biodegradable and sustainable materials such as softwood, wicker, cardboard and even wool.
Why choose a green burial? People are becoming increasingly aware of and concerned about their impact on the environment. A green burial allows people to continue to care for the environment after their death. A natural burial returns a body to the earth in as natural a way as possible, and locations of burial sites can be much more pleasant than town cemeteries, being set among woodlands and wildflowers.
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www.wildlifebcn.org/green-burials www.muchwoodburials.co.uk/
The Wildlife Trust’s new Wildlife Gardening Award is intended to inspire more people to take action in gardens for wildlife. Providing opportunities for species to access food, water and shelter will attract wildlife. Making gardens and wild spaces as eco-friendly as possible all helps. Taking part in the scheme requires having at least 10 special features across four categories of food, water, shelter, management and connectivity.
Those who meet the requirements from a wide variety of provisions - bird feeders, bug hotels, wildflower planting, long grass, compost bin, hedgehog highway etc - receive an award plaque to display and a wildlife garden themed booklet packed with hints and tips for further inspiration.
All outside spaces provide a vital corridor across towns, cities and countryside for wildlife, and form part of a network of natural havens linking urban green spaces together with habitats across our three counties. With an estimated 24 million gardens in the UK, caring for outdoor spaces can really help make a big difference for wildlife. The combined space of gardens totals an area larger than the nature reserves across the UK!
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aA7Y4zlXF4
www.wildlifebcn.org/blog/rebecca-neal/wildlifegardening-beginners-basics
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It took a long and hard-fought campaign for same sex couples to be afforded the same legal rights and responsibilities as opposite sex couples – the 2004 Civil Partnership Act being the evidence of that success.
Since 2019, equality has taken a different form, with heterosexual couples able to opt for civil partnership instead of marriage if they wish to do so. During 2020 and 2021 there were around 13,000 new civil partnerships entered into by heterosexual couples, whereas there were less than 2,000 new civil partnerships involving same-sex couples during the same period. Clearly there were many who were keen to take advantage of the new rules.
This was as the result of a petition presented to the Government Equalities Office by Charles Keidan and Rebecca Steinfeld. They are a couple who wanted to cement and celebrate their relationship by having a civil partnership but could not do so because they are not of the same sex as legislation dictates. They mounted a successful legal challenge and almost five years ago, in June 2018, ruled unanimously that the situation was discriminatory, could not be justified, and was therefore unlawful. Consequently, the judges made a
Senior Associate‘Declaration of Incompatibility,’ giving the Government both the duty and the power to equalise civil
While the choice between marriage or civil partnership is entirely personal, what are the legal implications of the two and what are the differences between them?
A Civil Partnership is a legally recognised relationship between two people that offers many of the same benefits as marriage in many areas of law including parental responsibility, child maintenance, inheritance tax, social security, tenancy rights, full life insurance recognition and next of kin rights. It eliminates the possibility, which arises with non-legally recognised cohabiting relationships currently, that the surviving partner might not be able to afford to stay in the family home, depending on the facts of the case.
The Ceremony:
Civil partnerships are registered by signing the civil partnerships document and there is not a requirement for a ceremony to take place or to exchange vows. Marriages are established by the exchange of words and in the form of a religious or civil ceremony.
Certificates:
Civil partnership certificates include
traditionally only included the fathers’ they now include mothers’ names too.
when it comes to travelling or decisions
legally binding institution throughout the world.
Ending the relationship:
A civil partnership is ended by a Dissolution Order whereas a marriage is the fastest growing household group in Britain and almost half of the unmarried living together
the same privileges and responsibilities
financial issues when a civil partnership or marriage comes to an end, please contact Jackie Jessiman or a member of the Family Team at Fraser Dawbarns on 01353 383483.
This article aims to supply general information, but it is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort is made to ensure that the law referred to is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead. However, no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy. Always seek advice specific to your own circumstances. Fraser Dawbarns LLP are always happy to provide such advice.
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I’ve spent most of the last two weeks in the far away land of Wales. A land of mountains and valleys. Very different from the flats of the Fens.
I don’t know about you, but I confess I love being in the mountains. The longer I live in the Fens, the more my muscles scream at being asked to take on an incline. Yet, once they’ve given up their complaining, there’s almost no place I’d rather be.
Seven years ago, we moved to Whittlesey. I remember at the time commenting on the lack of mountains. The reply was swift, ‘yes, but we’ve got big skies.’ Standing on the wash looking at the red sky flaming as the sun rises is an awesome sight. Or standing in the same place on a clear night
surrounded from right to left, front to back, by the huge dome of the sky, that’s something special.
It struck me this week that whether we’re in a place with mountains or somewhere flat, in both locations, there are things around us that lift our eyes upwards.
That made me think of Psalm 121. Here, the writer speaks about looking up to the hills in a time of difficulty. As he does so it reminds him of God. A God who is vast, but also close. A God who is powerful, but also caring. A God who can help.
A friend of mine used to fly planes in the US. One night he was out flying and a storm closed in around him. Enveloped in greyness and not able to see, the panic began
to set in. Then he remembered that above him were all the instruments he needed to find his way. All he had to do was look up.
That’s the encouragement at this point in the Bible. We’re being told, look up and see there is a God who is able and willing to help.
When you look up, what do you see? Is it just the physical universe, is that all that’s out there, or is there something more?
I’m taking a short break from writing these articles and should be back in the New Year. If you’ve got any questions or want to know more about God during this time, please do contact us through our website www.whittleseybaptist. org.uk or join us on a Sunday at 10:30am or 6pm at our building in Gracious Street.
A word from Councillor Kay Mayor,
This is my first article as the Mayor of Whittlesey. I was elected at the Annual Council Meeting on Thursday 18 May, which seems a while ago now. I am very honoured to have been elected to represent the Town and villages again as many of you will realise this is not the first time I have held the position of Mayor.
I should like to thank Councillor Dee Laws for agreeing to be my Deputy, a post she has held several times in the past few years. Dee and I have worked together as colleagues for many years, and we will endeavour to do our best to promote Whittlesey and to support the whole of the Community. I would also like to thank my fellow Councillors for putting their trust in me and for their support.
On Thursday 4 May the local elections were held and many of you have had changes in the ward boundaries and names of the wards that we had all got used to. It may take a while for everyone to know who their respective Councillors are but the information can be found on the Town Council website; www. whittleseytowncouncil.gov.uk
On Whittlesey Town Council we have said hello to some new faces and goodbye to some who have been your representatives for many years. To those no longer Councillors I would like to say a huge thank you for your commitment to your constituents and wish you well, especially to David Mason who had been Mayor for the previous three years. Happy Retirement David, you deserve it.
June has flown by and along with it some events;
Saturday 10 June saw the Coates Fete held again on North
Green, I’m writing before the event happened but I am hoping that the weather was kind and everyone had a good time. Thank you to the committee for arranging the event. There is lots of planning needed and even now next year’s Fete is being organised.
Sunday 18 June was BIG BASH 111 day – events were held throughout the week leading up to the BIG day held at the Manor. Again, fingers crossed that everyone had a great time and the weather was kind. Thanks go to Robert Windle for continuing to arrange this annual event. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the Big Bash as I was away on holiday. Thank you to Dee for stepping in, I am now back and hopefully you will be seeing me at every event from now on.
Local events in the pipeline are: Whittlesey Town Council - MUSIC ON THE SQUARESunday 16 July commencing at 2pm. The music will be provided by RADIUS 45 with SIMON LEE as supporting act; MUSIC ON THE SQUARE Sunday 13 August The music will be by THE CONTACTS with GRAHAM JAMES supporting WHITTLESEY FESTIVAL – Sunday 10 September - more information to follow.
PLEASE, if you are holding any event and would like me to attend contact me through kaymayor@ whittleseytowncouncil.gov.uk or telephone the Town Clerk on 01733 351296
Several invitations are arriving for events further afield, some with dates into 2024, so I can see I’m going to be busy!!
Bye for now – ‘til the next time, Kay.
In association with Sir Harry Smith Community College and Whittlesey based Lawgistics, a very impressive new Innovation award trophy has been won by recent graduate Brenda Sofack Zangue.
A number of entries presented by Mr Terence Cooper, Head of PSHE at the college (Personal, social, health and economic education), were evaluated by a committee of Rotarians, along with Mr Joel Combes, Principal at Lawgistics.
The overall quality of the entries was considered very high and Mr Cooper was congratulated on the good work he and his colleagues had carried out with the students, the winning entry though showed an outstanding approach to seeking out niche market areas, best potential retail sites and customer approval of the products prior to full launch.
The Innovation award is dedicated to Past Rotary president and founder of Lawgistics, Mr David Combes who sadly passed away in July 2020. David had previously introduced a number of innovative legal packages to the motor industry that resulted in the business winning national awards for their application excellence.
The Rotary Club of Whittlesey meet fortnightly at The Falcon Hotel in London Street, they are open to both men and women to join. For further information please contact Secretary David Denson (07711 826174) or by email on dsdenson64@gmail.com.
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In January 2003 a group of 40s friends got together to discuss doing a 40s weekend in Ramsey. They had been to a few of these events around the country and thought this would work well in the museum. At the time David Lewis and Josie Howe were on the committee for Ramsey rural museum and they put forward the idea. The committee were rather concerned, and Josey guessed they thought the idea was a little out of their comfort zone. Not to be outdone she offered to finance the whole event and give all the profit without taking any of the costs. The committee agreed of course, and the first meeting was held with Mick Burkenshaw in February. Mick was responsible for organising the military side of things while his wife Shirley organised the women’s land army.
It was a busy summer with organisation of this fledgling endeavour. Josie booked Paul Harper, singer and comedian, and 40’s DJ Pete Baker. Other
bookings were the Corby pipe band and a fly past by the BBMF. They also had Lindy hop dancing displays from friends in Nottingham, and also a display of 1940s collectibles from friends who had a marvellous display of items they had collected over many years.
The late John Smith organised the trade stands, the equally fabulous late Cyril Metson oversaw site safety. It was a great hard-working team and everyone was keen to make this first event a huge success, and fortunately it was!
The dance was held in The Grand Cinema on the Saturday night to the sounds of a big band. The atmosphere in the old building turned out to be the perfect place for this event. Even the sloping floor did not stop the dancers from doing their thing.
Many of the shop owners in the town joined in the fun and decorated their windows. Josie was able to supply vintage items to help with this for some of them. A vintage coach took visitors
back and forth from the museum into the town, where dancing took place near the clock tower. There was also a very good parade of military vehicles from the museum through the streets. Josie remembers the Bren gun carriers causing quite a stir.
In 2004 the event once again took place at the museum. In 2005 it moved to the RAF Upwood site. This was brought about by crop rotation and insufficient space being available to accommodate car parking.
The event continued at RAF Upwood until 2010, when a change in lease resulted in the hangar no longer being available to the Ramsey 1940s Weekend organisers. This was a blow as the show was now firmly established on the 40’s scene nationally, and attracted visitors from all over the UK, and even further afield, such was its reputation.
At this point we must take a brief trip back to 1938/39. In preparation for conscription, agricultural land was acquired in Wood Lane, Ramsey, by the
‘War Office’. A militia camp was constructed comprising some 42 timber buildings, some even brought out of storage from the First World War. This camp served many purposes through the war, and eventually became home to some 109 people after the military moved out. By the mid-seventies these families had been rehoused and the camp reverted to agricultural use. Many of the huts had been removed and by 2010 only 6 timber buildings remained! It was in 2010 the camp was offered for lease to the Ramsey 1940s Weekend committee, which they accepted. The buildings were in a very poor state, most with partial or complete collapse, hidden by brambles and mostly unusable.
the camp, the fields between the camp and museum were laid to ‘lawn’ to provide a further 20 acres, thus the problems of car parking and limited space and facilities were a thing of the past.
The shows have evolved year on year, and whilst maintaining a 40’s atmosphere, the field does allow for more leeway with attractions. The extensive trade stalls offer everything from models to militaria, clothing to clematis, jugs to jewellery, well, you get the idea – if it’s vintage, just old or interesting, or collectable, it’ll be there! There’s the Saturday Night Dance (more of that later), vintage vehicles, food stalls, living history groups, 40’s dancing, musicians, children’s entertainment, and so much more.
know where the Ramsey 1940s Weekend comes from, its importance to the camp, and what’s needed to see it continue and thrive.
Faced with the seemingly impossible, the committee decided the 2011 show would go ahead, the buildings made fit for use, and the grounds landscaped. Whilst all involved in the project deserve recognition for their endeavours, it is doubtful the camp would have been ready had it not been for Roger Hutchcraft and his immense commitment to seeing the task through. The Ramsey 1940s Weekend, and other camp activities are his legacy to Ramsey.
In addition to the 10 acres of
But, and it’s a big but! The camp, and the Ramsey 1940s Weekend (and many other events) are all run by volunteers – nobody gets paid. In addition, the entire enterprise is self-funded! This is where we need your help. Many people support the camp by attending the various events, and that’s great – it’s what the camp is about. We need your help in a different way. Some of the people who ran that first show in 2003, are still involved now. Even more that were involved at RAF Upwood, and subsequently at the camp, are still involved. Great commitment, but even most of the youngest are in their 60’s now, and whilst the spirit is willing, the body has developed many ways of reporting it is weak! It’s time for the younger generation to come and join in. Time to bring new skills, new ideas and make new friends whilst ensuring a historically important community facility thrives and builds on that created so far.
So, there you are, you now
The 2023 Show will feature all the favourites, portraying all aspects of life in the 1940s, both home front and frontline. New attractions for 2023 include the Raptor Centre, an artisan village offering demonstrations of bygone crafts and skills, and a model display. Also new for this year will be a fire-power display, where everything from the smallest handgun to large mortars will be demonstrated by military reenactors. We are very excited to present the worldfamous Syd Lawrence Orchestra for the Saturday Night Dance. Under the direction of Chris Dean, you will be whisked away on a magical journey of 40’s favourites as you glide across the dance floor.
This article started with the genesis of the Ramsey 1940s Weekend. There have been many people who have contributed to the ongoing venture over the years. People have come and people have gone. Fred Butler was a member of that original group and has been a constant presence since, and for that we applaud him.
See you on 19th and 20th August 2023!
For more details on anything mentioned please visit www.ramsey1940s.co.uk
Every UK taxpayer has a Personal Tax Account better known as a PTA and it should be checked regularly. In words attributed to Michael Caine ‘not a lot of people know that’ and they are supported by research showing that growing numbers of the working population are unaware and certainly don’t check it.
The PTA was launched by HM Revenue & Customs in December 2015 as a safe and secure on-line system allowing access for checking, updating, and managing all personal tax information in one place at any time of the day or night.
It allows changes to individual circumstances ranging from addresses, marital status, having children and revising any work-related benefits. The latest PAYE coding notices, which have been arriving via post or e-mail over the last few weeks, are shown on the personal tax login. By checking to see that the code is correct ensures that the right deductions are being made.
Last year’s Tax Return should be checked now to ensure that the figures for tax owed match those on the personal tax return. HMRC occasionally amends submitted tax returns. It is uncommon but can be due to additional undeclared income, an incorrect allocation or omittance of marriage allowance.
Any variations can be quickly corrected so that the correct amount of tax is being paid. It avoids charges for late or underpayments.
The Personal Tax Account can also check how many full years of National Insurance Contributions have been made and to see if an individual is on target to reach the 35-years required for a full State Pension at statutory retirement age.
Check to see if you have a PTA because the new tax year is just over three months old and now is a good time to register.
On-line, select www.gov.uk/personal-tax-account on your browser, allow 15-minutes and follow the instructions.
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One of the consequences of having three boys is the sacrifice of Saturday mornings on the altar of junior football. Currently Harry (9) and Josh (6) play for teams, and Jude (4) is already talking up his hopes of playing in a year or so’s time.
So most Saturdays, one or more of them have a match. The odds of them both playing at home at the same time….? No chance! In fact, Harry didn’t even have a home match for the first 3 months of the year. And as much as I love travelling to Sandy, Bedfordshire every other week for a 9am start on my Saturday morning, I’m grateful for the odd home match too.
But at least now we’re in tournament season. Yes, instead of just a morning’s activity – these go on all day. And I love them! Recently Harry was involved in the Peterborough Parkside tournament with his team, Whittlesey Blues U9’s. What an occasion it was.
It was a beautiful day – I’m talking sun beaming, red faces, dehydrating warm. It certainly was better that the tournament the week before where I dressed for the beach and spent the next 7 hours in freezing cross winds politely asking the other Dads if they fancied a cuddle (they did not).
It was also great because of the amazing opportunity to ‘people watch’ other parents. Bear in mind this is a small, under 9’s football tournament played on a litter strewn field in Orton, the fact that one Dad could get SO animated as his son’s team played out a drab 0-0 draw to decide who would finish bottom and second bottom of the group was tremendous. Screaming things like “Garfield, press the ball in the transition!” and “Billy-
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Bob, get it into the mixer. Release it, RELEASE IT NOW!”, before turning away in frustration. Brilliant. And of course it was a wonderful day because we won! Heading into our final match, there was frantic chatter amongst us parents as we tried to do the maths to work out what result was needed. Eventually someone told us we just needed to win. And so the lads strolled out onto the pitch with a steely determination. The same could not be said for us spectators. Much gnashing of teeth and gnawing of fingernails took place.
But just 4 minutes in, flying winger Jonah popped up at the far post to put us one up. A few minutes later he did it again, and in the dying seconds Tommy sealed victory with a sweet strike from the edge of the box. 3-0 and Whittlesey were champions.
So congratulations to the team and coaches Nick ‘Pep Guardiola’ Hudson, Jonny ‘Jose Mourinho’ Fletcher and Nathan ‘Barry Fry’ Evans. They’re just waiting for the call to take over from Darren Ferguson when Posh slump to their fifth straight defeat in October…
There are many times in my cinema career whereby I’ve found myself faced with someone wearing a shocked face, stood in stunned silence after I reveal that I’ve not seen their favourite film. It happens a lot – and generally speaking, it remains that way. When we started planning our screenings of The Little Mermaid, I was asked what I thought of the 1989 original. But I hadn’t seen it. In fact, after carefully checking all sixty-one of the official Disney Animated Features release so far, it transpired that I’d seen less than 10%! So, I set myself a challenge. 100 Disney features and short films (including all 61 Animated Classics) to be watched over the month of May.
Little did I expect to be finished in just over a fortnight! I began –just as Walt Disney did – back in the the early 1920s with one of his Laugh-O-Grams, specifically ‘Cleaning Up!!?’ which saw Walt draw a single frame and featured a criminal being kicked out of the city. These shorts led to basic animations of fairy tales until I reached 1923 and watched one of the Alice series. These delightful shorts featured a live action actress (the titular Alice, played by Virginia Davis) exploring an animated world. The one I watched – Alice’s Wonderland – had her riding a cartoon elephant at one point. Disney’s style was forming up, and fast, within six years I had reached my first Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon (Trolley Troubles) and a year later both
Willie introduced Mickey Mouse to the world. To think that in less than a decade he had gone from simply being a cartoonist to creating these hugely popular shorts is incredible.
As I continued through the Disney archives I encountered the first cluster of Animated Features – kicking off with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which is an incredible technical achievement in and of itself. I struggled through the war-years which had Disney releasing compilation style films, as well as weird promotional movies for South America, due to the fact that most of the animators had joined up to fight. In fact, you don’t see a return to form until 1950’s Cinderella. And WHAT A RETURN to form it is!
It was clear – in this hyper focused marathon of film – that the Disney animators were itching to evolve further and with 101 Dalmations a brandnew art style splashes onto the screen. The films become smarter, breaking the fourth wall at times (especially in The Many Adventures of Winnie the
Pooh) until eventually things ran out of steam towards the ‘80s. It was sad to see films that were technically great, suddenly treated as old-fashioned and unexciting relics. The Rescuers, The Black Cauldron and The Great Mouse Detective all seemed to come at the end of the line for Disney.
Until The Little Mermaid surfaced. Followed by Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King – an incredible and defiant run of films that was a statement that Disney wasn’t going anywhere! Sure there were some patchy titles around the turn of the millennium but soon enough you have Lilo and Stitch, The Princess and the Frog and Tangled lighting up the screen – right up to the Frozen movies and beyond. So, now I’ve seen them all. Plus 39 animated short films. I’ve been awash with Disney magic and one thing is clear, Disney may be a century old, but innovation and magic has always been there and while audiences still enjoy them and share them, it always will be.
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