The Fens June 2023

WELCOME

Wow - what a month. Three Bank Holidays and the Coronation of the King - that’s definitely one to go down in the memory bank. How did you spend yours? We enjoyed some much-needed family time and plenty of walks in the sunshine.

Now we turn to June which is a busy month for our family. Not only are there two special birthdays, but we also have Father’s Day and a family holiday to squeeze in somehow. Currently I’m working at double speed to get everything wrapped up before getting my head around packing suitcases for two excited children.

There is plenty to be excited about this edition too. We begin with a return of the wonderful Peterborough Sings! who are bringing singers from all across the UK for the inaugural Peterborough International Women’s Choral Festival for a weekend event from 16th to the 18th June. You can find out more on page 6.

This month we’ve also had the pleasure of interviewing Nate from Smile a Day Photography to find out what inspired him to make a career in taking photos.

We also have our regular contributors and brilliant local businesses, so please do continue to support them as much as you can - I know they really appreciate it.

Until next time, have a super month and enjoy this edition.

6 International Women’s Festival

11 Your garden in June

20 History with Garry

24 Your Ramsey Neighbourhood Trust pages

28 This month’s nature column

34 Local news to your community

36 Inspired to Smile a Day

46 David Mason’s final column

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International Women’s Choral Festival comes to Peterborough

Local music education charity Peterborough Sings! is delighted to welcome singers from across the UK and as far afield as Canada to the inaugural Peterborough International Women’s Choral Festival, an exciting new weekend event for female choirs, which will take place in Peterborough from 16th-18th June

Supported using public funding by Arts Council England, the Festival will focus on the female experience of choral singing, championing women’s choirs and female composers and celebrating the quality and ambition of women’s singing globally.

Groups and ensembles of all sizes, ages and traditions will participate in this wonderful weekend full of challenge, inspiration and new friendships, supporting each other to be the best they can be through collaboration, performance and the exchange of ideas.

The Festival will also empower local women from diverse communities to get involved, join in and find their voices, and a number of specially-formed ‘pop-up’ choirs - including a workplace choir, a Latvian choir and a Mums’ choir – will also be taking part.

Centred around Cathedral Square with its vibrant café culture, the Festival will feature a Gala Concert at Peterborough Cathedral, competition classes, informal singing opportunities, practical workshops with international specialists and a series of seminars exploring and addressing the challenges facing women’s choirs today.

With choirs visiting Peterborough from across the UK and overseas the Festival will be fantastic for cultural and

community engagement in the city: it will make an important contribution to supporting the visitor and cultural economy, raising the City’s profile and showcasing its offering, as well as showing that Arts Council England’s investment in Peterborough as a ‘priority place’ for levelling up culture is being well spent.

Members of the public are warmly invited to watch competition classes in the cathedral free of charge (10am-1pm approx.), and to attend the Festival Gala Concert at 7pm on Saturday 17th June – an exciting evening of singing as some of the world’s

best women’s choirs showcase their very different performance styles and repertoire in a wonderful celebration of women’s voices.

• The Festival competition classes are at Peterborough Cathedral from 10am-1pm on Saturday 17th June and members of the public are invited to watch free of charge.

• The Festival Gala Concert is at Peterborough Cathedral at 7pm on Saturday 17th June and is open to members of the public, tickets at peterboroughsings. org.uk

• Further information can be found at www.peterboroughsings.org.uk

Elektra Women’s Choir – The Lost Words: A Spell Book Key Theatre, 7.30pm, Monday 19th June 2023

As part of the Peterborough International Women’s Choral Festival, all the way from Canada, the worldrenowned Elektra women’s choir presents the European premiere of The Lost Words: A Spell Book – their evocative musical interpretation of the celebrated book by author Robert Macfarlane and visual artist Jackie Morris.

Described by The Guardian as a ‘cultural phenomenon’ and acclaimed as an instant classic, the book has been a huge bestseller since its publication in 2017, taking root in schools across Britain, transcending age barriers and inspiring children and adults alike with its broad appeal.

The performance will be a treat for the eyes and ears, with large-screen projection of the book’s illustrations and specially-commissioned compositions performed by Elektra and a small ensemble of instrumentalists.

Known internationally for its leadership in developing compelling new repertoire for women’s choirs, Elektra has commissioned ten leading Canadian composers to set two “spells” each: Carmen Braden, Alex Eddington, Katerina Gimon, Nicholas Ryan Kelly, Ramona Luengen, Don Macdonald, Monica Pearce, Marie-Claire Saindon, Rodney Sharman, Stephen Smith.

For more information and tickets please visit: www.peterboroughsings.org.uk

By the time that June arrives it’s pretty safe to say that the risk of frost is behind us – summer is on its way and it’s time to make sure the garden is in good shape for the summer months. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the garden is bursting into life. This makes June a particularly busy month for the greenfingered among us with lots of planting, pruning, maintenance and weeding to be done. All our hard work is sure to be worth the effort though as we sit back and admire the onset of summer in our garden.

3 Essential Gardening Jobs for June

PLANTS, BASKETS AND CONTAINERS

Now the risk of morning frost has passed, it’s time to plant up your containers, hanging baskets and planters. If you already had them growing in the greenhouse, or hardening off outside during the day, then it’s now safe to move them out to their summer position – choosing a sunny spot will ensure you get the best from them. Trim any excess growth to maintain shape and dead head regularly to encourage flower growth. Water at least once a day or more frequently when it’s hot, dry and windy. Regular feeding – once per week in the summer – will also help your plants to thrive.

MOW LAWNS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK

The lawn will be growing fast now and will continue to do so throughout the summer so a good weekly cut is essential to keep it looking neat and tidy. To make sure your lawn looks its best for the summer, apply a spring fertiliser onto established lawns now. A good feed and a regular close cut will encourage

extra growth making your lawn thick and lush. Don’t forget to reduce cutting frequency and raise mower blades if we have a drought.

CARE FOR YOUR ROSES

June is traditionally the month when roses are at their peak. You will need to keep an eye out for black spot and aphid attacks. Both of these will need treating immediately to ensure that too much damage doesn’t occur. Black spot is a serious disease for roses caused by a fungus which infects the leaves and reduces plant vigour and should be treated at first sign of infection with a fungicide. Green fly are sapsucking creatures that can alter the growth of roses, also decreasing their vigour. Treat roses that are being attacked by aphids with an insecticide. Dead head any faded rose blooms to encourage fresh buds to grow and apply a rose fertiliser after the first flowering.

Enjoy your garden!

LOOKING GOOD THIS MONTH... Rose

WHY SHOULD YOU PLANT THEM?

Roses suit all kinds of gardens – they come in a huge variety of colours, shapes and scents. They can be grown in beds, borders and containers and can be grown up walls, fences and trellis.

HOW SHOULD YOU PLANT THEM?

Roses grown in containers can be planted all year round –check the label when buying though as their preferred spot and conditions will vary depending on the type. Dig a hole roughly twice the size of the root ball to a spade’s depth, dig in a good quality compost and fork in a general fertiliser. Plant the rose to the same depth as it was in the container, firm down and water well. Apply a rose fertiliser every spring for amazing displays of colour.

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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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Sound Healing

Einstein famously said that “everything is energy”, therefore everything has a vibrational frequency, including us, which is why sound has such a profound effect on us.

Sound Therapy is an ancient healing technique, it uses tonal frequencies to bring the body and mind into a state of vibrational balance and harmony. Reported benefits include reduced stress, fewer mood swings, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, better pain management, reduced risk of strokes and coronary artery disease, and improved sleep.

Lots of different instruments can be used during a Sound Bath, tuning forks, Tibetan bowls, gongs, drums, and my preferred instrument, crystal singing bowls. Each crystal bowl is tuned to a specific note, which resonates with each of the seven chakras, returning balance and flow to the body’s energy centres.

Sound Baths are incredibly relaxing, healing, and soothing, typically you will lie down on a yoga mat with a cushion and blanket, and simply bathe in the sounds and vibrations being generated by a Sound Healing Practitioner. The Sound Bath will help you focus on the present moment and clear your mind, it can also help to shift negative emotions, like anger and frustration.

I hold monthly Sound Baths locally in Whittlesey, why not come along and give it a try, it can do no harm. My intention is always set for your highest good and greatest growth, I also use Reiki energy and symbols to bring in the Universal Life Force Energy to enhance and compliment the Sound Bath.

Visit my website below to find out more and secure your space. To ensure the best possible experience for everyone, places are limited to 12, so book early to avoid disappointment.

This month’s Book Review

THE SECRET SHORE

By Liz Fenwick

Published by HQ

“The way of peace is the way of love. Love is the greatest power on earth. It conquers all things.”–Peace Pilgrim.

The Secret Shore, a well-researched World War II tale of intrigue and espionage, which, grounded in fact, including several real-life characters, is, at its core, a beautifully written love story. A sweeping tale of heartbreak and loss, courage and fear, and ultimately, the power of love. Set against the backdrop of London and the coast of Cornwall, this is the story of Professor Meredith (Merry) Tremayne. Merry, born and raised in Cornwall, is a cartographer with a PhD from Oxford, where she lectures, has been seconded to work for Ian Fleming and the secret service in London. Merry’s remarkable mapping skills are not lost on Fleming who sends her to work with a team of men transporting goods and people to and from Brittany and Cornwall. Here, she discovers her French mother is missing. It is also where she meets the enigmatic and handsome American Lieutenant, Jake Russell.

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The Secret Shore, with its strong female protagonist, is an evocative, evenly paced historical drama highlighting the very real but often understated role of women during the war. The author’s comprehensive knowledge of the Cornish coast is evident and really brings the scenic landscape to life. Reading it, at times, with its larger-than-life characters who, despite the uncertainties ahead of them, insisted on dressing for dinner and drinking pre-dinner pink gins, reminded me of an old Hollywood movie, only shot through the lens of a modern-day camera. The fragility and loss of life during this time, however, despite the often stoic, stiff upper lip attitude of those left behind, was not lost. A beautifully crafted wartime romance that will tug at the heartstrings and educate as much as it entertains.

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DIGGING UP THE PAST GREAT EXPECTATIONS

‘A fearful man, all in coarse grey, with a great iron on his leg. A man with no hat, and with broken shoes, and with an old rag tied round his head. A man who had been soaked in water, and smothered in mud, and lamed by stones, and cut by flints, and stung by nettles, and torn by briars; who limped, and shivered, and glared and growled; and whose teeth chattered in his head as he seized me by the chin.’

Tavern has been recently reopened as The Magwitch and is well worth a visit!)

Dickens’ novels), such as ‘David Copperfield’ and ‘Micawber’.

The Luxe Cinema on Alexandra Road shows such films and has also hosted Ian Keables’ performance of ‘The Magic of Charles Dickens’ as part of the 2015 Brinks Festival.

This is Charles Dickens’ description of Abel Magwitch, one of the main characters in his book, Great Expectations written in 1861. Magwitch encounters Pip for the first time, whilst on the run, having escaped from a prison hulk.

The original manuscript is held by Wisbech and Fenland Museum, where copies are on sale. (The former Horsefair

Dickens gave the manuscript to his friend, the Rev Chauncey Hare Townshend, who bequeathed it to the Museum, along with other treasures, in 1868.

Townshend Road in Wisbech is named after the cleric. A close friend of Dickens, the actor, William Macready, performed at the Wisbech Theatre, owned by James Hill, father of Octavia and Miranda Hill. Afterwards Macready dined with the Hills at their home, now the Octavia Hill Birthplace House.

Dickens is, of course, strongly associated with Christmas as a result of his novel, A Christmas Carol, published in 1843. Christmas was later marred for the Dickens family, as in 1858 this was the season Charles and his wife Catherine separated.

Wisbech Georgian and Regency buildings such as Peckover House on North Brink and The Castle on Museum Square often feature in films (including those based on

The most recent BBC tv series of Great Expectations was broadcast earlier this year. Wisbech and Fenland Museum has a display of Dickens memorabilia on display and on 20th July will host Plate Expectations : The food of Dickens and the Victorian Era. The dishes include Bride Cake and the stolen Pork Pie from Great Expectations and the “soft seedy biscuits’ from David Copperfield as part of the “talk and taste” evening. Tickets £10 and to book email alisonfood42@gmail.com or telephone/message 07778 324250. See you there!

FURTHER DETAILS

• Wisbech and Fenland Museum is open WednesdaySaturday 10am-4pm.

• Octavia Hill Birthplace House, South Brink is open TuesdayFriday and some Saturdays (check website for details)

• The Luxe Cinema and Angles theatre (see websites for further details).

• The owners of The Magwitch, Hill Street, Wisbech are Leon and Keely Rudman (see Facebook for opening hours)

Resident historian Garry Monger is a member of FenArch and works to promote community archaeology in the Fens

Ramsey Celebrates

To mark HRH King Charles III Coronation, Ramsey Town Council were delighted to commission a special commemorative badge for young people of the Parish. These were distributed to Ashbeach School, Spinning Infants and Ramsey Juniors by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, and also to Abbey College Students by the Mayor and Mayoress. It was a pleasure to get out and about meeting so many children and young people. We took time to talk and listen, not just about the Coronation, but also about what mattered to the young people living and studying within the area. Thank you so much to all schools for such a warm welcome.

The Council also provided funding to support a range of activities across the Coronation weekend, including the big bank holiday Coronation party held at the 1940s Camp, after a last-minute location change due to the rainy weather forecast. There was also the senior’s celebration tea party on the Friday afternoon, Ramsey Senior Lunch Club celebrations, the Rural Museums tea and bubbles on the Sunday; and village celebrations out at Ramsey Mereside and Ramsey Forty Foot. We know there were also lots of other activities and celebrations organised by

dozens of volunteers from across the area. Well done to you all – this is what Ramsey does best, there is amazing community spirit and it was wonderful to see everyone pulling together.

For further information please visit our webpage www.ramseytowncouncil.gov.uk, follow our new Facebook page - Ramsey Town Council or telephone 01487 814957

Spring has been a busy time at Ramsey Neighbourhoods Trust

We had the ECO Fair/ Market take place, which had a really good turnout. There were lots of informative stalls giving advice to people about saving money and making environmentally sound changes. Lots of little goodies were also handed out. Additionally, there was a litter pick round Ramsey that was attended by over 30 people . A big thank you to everyone who took part and to the River Care Team who kindly oversaw the litter pick on the day. It would be good to make this a more regular event. For anyone with an interest in this area we

New/ Upcoming courses

Come along and take part the following classes: Yoga, Pilates and an activities taster day, where you can come and try out lots of different activities. These will all start in May/ June. These sessions are available to both men and women.

For further details please contact Alison Seery by email alison@ramseyneighbourhoodstrust.org

The new revised times for Digital Inclusion and bus pass sessions are 11-1pm. Either book in the library or email alison@ ramseyneighbourhoodstrust.org

have an ECO meeting on 10th May at 6.30pm in the library. This is an exciting opportunity for people to voice any new ideas.

There was a Job Fair held at the library. This proved to be a successful event with over 40 people attending, having the chance to talk to the ten contributors who took part. Hopefully this gave our local residents the opportunity to apply for any of the local vacancies. Everyone is welcome to attend Job Search sessions, which takes place on Mondays 2-4pm and Wednesdays 10-12pm in the library.

Great Whyte Dine Outs

The summer dine outs have got off to a great start. Thank you to everyone who attended. Be sure to make a note in your calendar of the future dine out dates - July 28th, August 25th and September 29th - 5-9pm.

ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE THIS SUMMER

This month we wanted to update you about the activities we put on for young people both term-time and in the school holidays. CRUNCH is the club for age 11 upwards and they meet weekly during term time on a Thursday from 7pm to 9pm. They’ve been meeting temporarily at the library over the winter, but very soon we hope to be back at the Pavilion Community Hub on the cricket club site. The young people who attend the club help to plan activities throughout the year, it is very much their club! They like to have trips out too and together we fundraise to make this possible.

Here’s a few photographs of the fun over the past year. Right now we’re busy planning for the Summer holidays for both CRUNCH and our younger club for 5 to 10 year olds BOSH. There’s some exciting activities and trips planned and we will have free places on offer via the HAF (Health Activities & Food) scheme too for children who usually receive free school meals. If you would like more information about our clubs or the HAF places then please email us on youthclubs@ramseyneighbourhoodstrust.org

As well as the youth clubs we also run the boxing fitness sessions on a Wednesday evening in partnership with Boxing Futures. The sessions are held at the Methodist Church Hall from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Joe the coach is amazing and really engages the young people into this disciplined sport. Currently boxing is just term-time but we do hope to offer some additional sessions during our Summer holiday play schemes. Watch this space……

CreateFest

at Ramsey

Wood Lane, Ramsey, PE26 2XB

12noon - 9pm Gates open at 11.30am

We have entertainment for all ages. Including school choirs, live bands, dance groups, stalls, bar, food trucks and much more......

There will be a mini bus shuttle to and from Town centre and the villages. Look out for the programme with full details.

For more details, to book a pitch or sponsorship

Please contact:

Telephone: 01487 814897

Email: jodie@ramseyneighbourhoodstrust.org

ENJOY DAILY WILDNESS IN JUNE

June is a great month to reconnect with nature and give your mental health a boost on a daily basis by taking part in Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild initiative. Join in with folks right across the country doing one wild thing every day in the Trusts’ annual challenge throughout June.

The aim of 30 Days Wild is to be inclusive and promote activities suitable for all abilities, ages and experience levels from simple activities such as walking barefoot on grass, reading a book outside or following a bumblebee, building an insect hotel or visiting a special wild place.

The idea is to inspire those who want to tune into nature and share the joy with friends, family and wider society; to build connections to the natural world as well as increasing the health and wellbeing of participants. Over the past five years, the University of Derby has been analysing data from 30 Days Wild to measure the impact of the challenge on participants. Building on three peer-reviewed papers, they have evaluated survey responses from more than 1,000 people over this time and discovered the enduring effects on wellbeing from participation in 30 Days Wild - and discovered that the positive effects are still felt for at least two months after the challenge is over. The key findings show that 30 Days Wild:

• Resulted in very significant increases in nature connectedness for those who began with a weak connection to nature – nature connectedness rose by 56%

• Boosted the health of participants

by an average of 30%.

• Made people, particularly those who started with a relatively weak connection to nature, significantly happier

• Inspired significant increases in pro-nature behaviour

As Dr Alice Roberts says: “Getting out in the natural world is good for the mind and body. And it's not just for the weekend – it should be every single day. Immerse yourself in nature this June with 30 Days Wild!"

And Wildlife Trusts ambassador, Mya-Rose Craig, above right, says: “I can’t wait to get involved with 30 Days Wild challenge this summer. I’m really into birds and birdwatching so I'll be on the lookout for some special sightings but also love finding new ways to reconnect with nature.”

So get inspired – how about some birdwatching: see how many different species of birds you can spot. This can become an addictive and rewarding hobby, and no matter where you go, whether in a city, park, nature reserve or at home, birds are everywhere.

We are blessed with an incredible variety of beautiful bird song in this country - in spring and early summer it’s mostly male birds

that sing to demonstrate how fit and healthy they are to potential mates and also to let rival males know that they have secured a territory so “keep off”.

In the floral world why not observe surroundings more keenly and see how many different types of flower can be counted or spotted in gardens or local spaces. This can build up to keeping records; recording any wildlife that's around can help improve wildlife knowledge, provide useful data for conservationists and be a really satisfying hobby.

Get involved

It's not too late to sign up to receive a FREE pack either through the post or via email with lots of fun activities throughout the month to keep you inspired. Free and easy to take part get inspiration for activities to do with our pick of 30 easy ways to connect with nature.

Sign up and more info here www. wildlifebcn.org/30DaysWild

Big Wild Weekend camp out for nature 17-18 June whether in a wilderness, back garden or living room, you can get involved, plus Big Wild Quiz! www.wildlifetrusts.org/ big-wild-weekend

Don't forget to share your wild moments on social media using the hashtag #30DaysWild

WORDS Caroline Fitton of the Wildlife Trust

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THE GROWTH OF CLIMATE CHANGE LITIGATION

- Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin, Associate Solicitor

For most of us, climate change is something that we are starting to see impact our lives, but not something we necessarily think of in a legal context. However, this is starting to change, and businesses should ensure that they have enough awareness of the concept of climate change litigation to prevent their organisation from inadvertently being on the receiving end of legal action.

Equally of course, it is possible that your organisation might in the future have reason to bring a claim against another organisation for the damage done to your business by the actions of others in this context.

Scientists have now clearly established that since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change. The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas creates greenhouse gas emissions which act like a blanket wrapped around the Earth. This has resulted in the heat from the sun being trapped and ultimately raising the Earth’s temperature.

The impact of climate change is clear and all of us are beginning to witness its impact. Some examples include, but are not limited to:

• Localised flooding

• Damage to marine ecosystems

• Fisheries failing

• Loss of biodiversity

• Heat stress.

Where a person or organisation is potentially to blame for something going wrong, almost inevitably legal action of some description follows, and this is no different with the growing problem of climate change.

There is now an ever-increasing body of law known as ‘Climate Change Litigation’. Dr Geetanjali Ganguly, a well-known climate change lawyer has defined this as:

“The rapidly growing body of lawsuits in climate change and its impacts are either a contributing or key consideration in legal argumentation and adjudication.”

As global temperatures continue to rise, the impacts of climate change on all our lives will increase. It is accordingly predicted that litigation over climate change related issues will drastically increase over the next few decades. At the time of writing this article, it is estimated that around 1400 climate change

Administrative law – to include bringing actions against governments for their decisions to act in a way that does not properly consider the impact of

organisations for negligence, nuisance, this growing trend in mind. Our dispute

ensure it is well-placed to advise clients of this article, please do not hesitate to contact Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin on JoshuaS@fraserdawbarns.com

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.

Friends?

Paul Kosciecha, from Whittlesey Baptist Church, shares his thoughts this month...

20 years ago, someone lent me the DVD of a Hillsong’s concert. I must have enjoyed it because I still remember it today. The song that really stuck out was called ‘My best friend’. Good tune, upbeat and electric guitars. What more could you want?

It was only later, with the chorus going through my head that I began to ask questions of the lyrics. ‘Jesus, you are my best friend’ was the line that repeated several times. Sounded great, but can it really be true?

I’d grown up going to church and heard about Jesus all my life. If you were to ask me who Jesus was, I would have used terms like God, King or Saviour. There’s nothing wrong with those words. The Bible uses them and says

they’re all true.

Yet, ‘friend’ seems so much more personal. A friend is more than just someone you meet; they’re someone who’s interested in you. A friend is more than someone you spend time with; they’re there when you need them. A friend is someone who cares. A friend is someone who’s willing to make sacrifices to help. A friend is someone who’s happy to get their hands dirty and get involved in your life.

Can that really be said about Jesus? The Bible says yes! In John chapter 15, Jesus is speaking to his disciples. Three times in three verses he refers to them as his ‘friends’. Friends he cares for, friends he has shared his life and plans with, friends he would die for.

I want to be careful how I understand that. If Jesus is God, then I’m not his equal. If Jesus is King, we need to honour him. Yet, if I take the Bible seriously, the invitation to trust in Jesus is an invitation to become his friend. For me, that’s pretty amazing.

On three Sundays, the 12th, 19th & 25th June, we’re going to be looking at this claim in our morning services. Friends with God. Friends with the King. Friends with the Saviour. What does it really mean? If you’re interested in finding out more, why not come along to one of our services. They are at 10:30am at our building on Gracious Street, or you can connect via the stream on our YouTube channel www.youtube. com/@WhittleseyBaptistChurchUK

FLOWER GROUP COFFEE MORNING

On 5th May a Coronation Coffee Morning was organised by the Flower group committee of St Thomas a' Becket Church, Ramsey. A packed Church was filled with supporters enjoying home made delicious Cakes Tea & Coffee (with a tombola). The event raised in excess of £650, ensuring this year's Flower Festival will be worth a visit in August (watch out for posters). Thanks all who helped and attended.

WHITTLESEA SOCIETY

The next meeting of The Whittlesea Society will be held on 29th June at 2pm. Non-members welcome £1.

The speaker, local author, Mr. Alan Sharkey will give a presentation 'Whittlesey and its place in the origins of the ambulance movement.

Wisbech

If you are no longer in full-time employment it is highly likely that Wisbech u3a will have a lot to offer you, even though you may not know anything at all about us. We are part of a nationwide (and international) organisation which is specifically geared towards the needs of retired and semi-retired people who are seeking to more fully enjoy the opportunity to make new friends and experience new interests and activities.

Our membership is growing and so is the range of interests, skills, hobbies and activities that we now offer.

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YOUR WHITTLESEY LIBRARY COMMUNITY HUB

The Whittlesey Library Community Hub would like to say a big thank you to volunteers and supporters for a recent fundraising Quiz Night which raised funds towards a new wipeable playmat and new musical instruments for our lively Wiggle & Giggle rhyme time on Friday mornings. These sessions are very well attended, and needless to say, the library is not very quiet on Fridays between 10:30-11:00am!

offer is to come along to one of our monthly open meetings. The meetings take place on the 2nd Thursday of each month at St.Peter’s Church Hall in Wisbech commencing at 2-30pm. We always have an interesting guest speaker, refreshments, a raffle and a good display featuring most of the special interest groups that we run. You can be assured of a very warm welcome.

Much more information, including contact details, can be found on our website u3asites.org.uk/wisbech so do have a look at that and learn so much more about what we have to offer.

Thank you also to all who voted for our Library Presents events. This year the Library Presents will be putting on a Screen-Printing Workshop for families on 25 August, and we will have the Lantern Light Theatre in later in the year for a production of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Keep an eye out for posters of these and other events.

Ready, Set, Read! is our sports themed Summer Reading Challenge this year and sign up begins on Saturday 8 July. Don’t forget to sign your children up for an exciting summer of reading and activities in the library.

The Library will be hosting another Cost of Living Event on Tuesday 26 June where various organisations will be available to give information and advice. Why not come along and see if there is anything that can benefit you?

New to the library is the charity P3, who will be with us on the 4th Tuesday morning of each month. They offer free support to over-65s in areas such as housing applications, benefits, pensions, blue badge applications and more. For more information enquire at the library or check out their website. You can pre-book an appointment at the Library Desk or just drop in between 10:30-12:30.

Also new to the library is a Sensory Resource Library run by Ormiston Families on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Parents can arrange to borrow sensory resources and meet other parents and carers of children with additional needs.

You do not need to be a member of the library to enjoy these events, but if you would like to join please come and see us and we’ll be happy to sign you up!

NEW BOOK LAUNCHED TELLS THE LIFE OF SAINT ETHELDREDA

With Saint’s Day being celebrated on 23rd June, it seems fitting that we celebrate Dr Charles Moseley’s new book, Etheldreda’s World - Princess, Abbess, Saint.

By any standards, Etheldreda was a remarkable woman in a time of remarkable women. She was – had to be – a tough operator. What was it like to be a Princess back then, an Abbess in a land where the old gods were still honoured by many? What power did women in her position wield? What did it mean to be revered as a Saint? Dr Charles Moseley’s lively account puts Etheldreda in context, painting a vivid picture which reveals what it was like to be a woman of power in those days.

Charles Moseley's account of this very special woman's life in seventh century "England" (when the country did not exist and was still split into seven kingdoms) offers a fascinating insight into those times.

Born into royalty, Princess Etheldreda's life is followed from marriages of convenience to her setting up a monastery in Ely, and ultimately her canonisation as a saint. She was clearly a trailblazer of her time.

This book's publication marks 1350 years since the Ely monastery was established. What better reason to discover more about this remarkable woman and the influence she clearly had?

Charles Moseley lives in Reach, near Cambridge. His new book is priced at £12.99 and is published by Merlin Unwin Books.

BIG BAND IN RAMSEY A GREAT SUCCESS

On 29th April the Alan Norris Big Band entertained a large audience to Glen Miller hits. Held at the Ramsey St Thomas a' Becket Church, the event raised over £800 for church improvements.

WHY ARE PENSIONS SO TAX EFFICIENT?

The government are keen to help individuals make their own provision to fund retirement. They provide a state pension based on your National Insurance (NI) contribution record. Did you know that a full pension requires 35 years of NI contributions?

Suppose you only pay NI for 30 years when you are entitled to draw your pension – you will receive a proportionally less weekly benefit. This could happen if you could not work, and the provision to ‘buy back’ years may eventually disappear – so beware.

If you contribute to a private pension, you get tax relief on your contributions at the highest rate that you pay income tax. This is because individuals with pensions have less need to draw benefits than those without.

Further benefits include tax-free cash when you draw benefits and a tax-efficient investment environment when growing your fund. Pensions can even reduce exposure to taxes such as Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax.

Sometimes a combination of tax-efficient investments within an Individual Savings Account (ISA) can work well with a pension portfolio to provide maximum flexibility when funding retirement.

There are a few exceptions, but in recent years all employers have had to set up and contribute to a workplace pension scheme on behalf of their employees. This means your employer, and you contribute, and the tax system also adds some. A well-managed investment fund (hopefully) grows the funds so that when you stop work, there is another fund to add to your state pension.

If the subject appears complicated (and it can be), speak with an Independent financial planner to explain how you can make your money work harder for you, and to ensure you are not missing out on any ‘free’ money!

A SMILE A DAY CAN CHANGE THE WORLD

This month we caught up with Nate Lansdell, a business photographer with a passion for putting a smile on your face. IMAGES A Smile A Day Photography

Hello Nate, can you tell us about yourself?

I grew up in Harlow in Essex, before moving to Fenland in 2013. There’s something so beautiful about this area, it’s just a stunning place to live. My love of photography has always been a part of me, as I do love arts, there is something calming about a beautiful image, and my photography love just seemed to be a natural progression from this, I love those raw, unscripted moments, that just tell the story.

What inspired your business name?

A Smile A Day Photography grew from my motto “A Smile A Day Can Change the World”. I am a big advocate and supporter of mental health and disabilities, I have Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia, and I do suffer from anxiety and depression, but I own these, and I am proud to talk about them. They don’t

bring me down, they shape me, and I mould them to create the personality I am (very friendly, very open and very relaxed).

My motto “A smile a day can change the world“ is something that I regularly use, you never know who you will meet who is having a horrendous day, but something as simple as a smile, can change their world.

What’s been some of your career highlights to date?

I have some notable ones, the first was being given the opportunity to photograph Sir Norman Lamb and Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats as the official photographer.

My second was being the official photographer for the 2023 Peterborough Biscuit.

And my last one was with Little Miracles, I was asked to help them as they had been shortlisted and in the finals of ITV’s People’s Projects. What was

amazing about that day was I captured a little girl who was severely disabled taking her first steps, there’s no better feeling than capturing that.

Why do you think good photography is so important?

Visual storytelling has long been a powerful tool for businesses to tell their story and convey their brand message. Drawings, sketches, diagrams and photography are ways a business can tell their clients and employees what they do, without using precious space on marketing materials.

A well-executed photography session can help a business

create a strong business persona, capture important events, and showcase its products and services. Some of these photographs can help with branding and they typically include a variety of different types of photography, including headshots, and lifestyle imagery. They can also help with marketing too. As I provide commercial licensing, a business can use the images across subjects such as leaflets, social media, books, wall art and websites.

You’re involved with Peterborough’s Little Miracles charity. Can you tell why it’s important to you?

My goal was to have a charity partner that I can support for one year. I am in a privileged position where I can capture those deep connections that charities need to help raise much-needed funds, being able to give back is incredibly rewarding. I met Louise at a networking event and was instantly drawn to the work that Little Miracles provide.

You’ve recently been nominated as a Peterborough Small Business of 2023 Finalistwhat did that award mean to you?

Honestly I’m still smiling from this, what an incredible opportunity. For me it’s a huge milestone for my business, it’s knowing that I’m bringing a little light to other people’s worlds and that they love my work so much they felt compelled to nominate me.

Tell us about your new project, ‘Smile With Nate’?

With my photography I get to visit unique locations and I wanted to have the opportunity to let other people enjoy those smiles. My online shop has some of my favourite photos so far and they’re all available in print form or mounted prints, some even come framed.

Finally, what advice would you offer to somebody who has a passion for photography?

First, buy a cheap camera because it’s not the camera that makes good photos, it’s you. Learn to train your eye to spot good opportunistic moments. Start small, take photos of your kid’s toys, flowers in the garden or even a mug of coffee, learn the basics first.

Find out more about A Smile A Day Photography at www.asmileaday.photography. You can contact Nate on 07472 876265 or email hello@asmileaday. photography to see how he can help your business shine.

What a wonderful time of year to be exploring our nature reserves. The heady scent of hawthorn in May is giving way to the blossoming wild roses of June. Butterflies are abundant, so start looking out for the meadow browns, ringlets and skippers. And at dusk, look to the skies to enjoy the sight of bats zipping around catching insects. Come with binoculars, a sketch book, or just yourself and remember you can borrow our all-terrain electric mobility vehicle at Ramsey Heights nature reserve. Get in touch to book it. Remember, the Great Fen reserves are all free to visit and here for you 24/7, any time you need some nature therapy. Half term is full of family fun events too! We look forward to seeing you soon. www.greatfen.org.uk/explore

Owl Pellet Dissection for families – Friday 2nd June, 10am-12pm. Discover who our local barn owls have been hunting by investigating a pellet and identifying the skeletons inside. Explore the reserve afterwards for den building, bug hunting and more. Child member £5, non-member £7.50.

Owl Pellet Dissection for adults – Saturday 3rd June, 10am-12pm. Dissect an owl pellet then join a guided walk around the nature reserve. Refreshments provided. Member £8, Non-member £10.

Wander and Wonder – Saturday 10th June, 11am-3pm. Join us for a relaxing, creative and uplifting day in nature. A led session, sharing simple practices and guidance on how to rest the busy mind and connect more with the beauty around us. Refreshments provided. Member £40, non-member £45.

Celebrate the Fens Day – Sunday 18th June, 10.30am-12.30pm. A special free guided walk at Woodwalton Fen NNR.

An Introduction to Dragonflies – Saturday 24th June, 10am-4pm. A Wildlife Training Workshop with Henry Stanier to learn more about where, when and how to see dragonflies in the Great Fen. Member £35, non-member £40.

Please remember that pre-booking is essential for events, and they will need to be booked online. Please visit www.wildlifebcn.org/events or call 01487 710420 for more information.

Image: Barn Owl - Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

Need a Business Plan?

Mike Blackledge

Got a bright idea that you want to explore or has working-fromhome in the lockdown encouraged you to step out and ‘do-yourown-thing‘?

It has for many and we are getting a growing number of enquiries from people who are setting up their own or new ventures.

We work with hundreds of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and our advice to all of them is prepare a Business Plan as the first step.

This is vital because it defines your offering whether a service or product and helps to identify that all-important USP – Unique Selling Point. It’s important for the launch, survival and future of any small-to-large company setting out longer term hopes and objectives. It scales them into short-term goals on the path to hitting business targets.

A good Business Plan will help you to secure finance, gain board approval as you grow the business as well as develop annual departmental budgets. So, what should be included?

- A brief résumé of the business and its aims.

- Structure and any legal status.

- Product or service details.

- Marketing plans.

- Cashflow projections and finance needs.

We can help with all of these plus provide book-keeping, tax and general business and finance advice.

If you turn to a bank for support with your venture then you will need a Business Plan and our involvement in your newly born business will enable us to give you pro-active tax, business and finance advice, to save you money in your new venture.

For help and advice contact us through your local Whitings LLP office and remember - your first consultation is FREE.

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A Guide to Minimally Invasive Dentistry

When most people think of dental treatment, they picture restorations (fillings) and crowns (shells covering the whole tooth). However, a crown requires the removal of a substantial amount of tooth tissue in order to allow for the thickness of the artificial material. This is a shame if much of the tooth tissue is healthy, and further tissue loss will follow when the crown is replaced at a later stage. Is there an alternative?

Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID) focuses on disease prevention and the preservation of healthy dental tissues. There have been significant advances in recent years in the understanding of the disease process that occurs in decaying (carious) teeth. This process begins with the loss of mineral content (demineralisation) from the tooth’s enamel layer. However, the good news is that the effects on dental enamel can be reversed by a healing process of

Specialist dental expertise for you & your family

The Priestgate Clinic is one of the few centres in this region to offer specialist expertise in multiple fields of dentistry (as well as family dental care).

We pride ourselves on providing unbiased expert advice on all of your options and individual patient-focused care using the latest clinical facilities & techniques.

Our specialists have proven track records in achieving excellent long-term results, with time & cost-effective treatments. A specialist consultation can be booked via referral from your general dentist or by direct self-booking.

remineralisation. MID seeks to encourage this healing process, initially by facilitating the remineralisation of decayed enamel.

When deeper decay has occurred, then a biologically selective approach can be used to remove decay and restore the appearance and function of teeth, while preserving healthy tissue. This has been made possible by recent advances in dental materials science, with high-quality, durable fillings, and even ‘healing’ (bio-mimetic) restorative materials now being available (see before and after photographs).

Catherine Cousley, a dentist at the Priestgate Dental Clinic in Peterborough (www. priestgateclinic.co.uk), is a keen advocate of MID. She focuses on prevention, remineralization strategies and performing the least destructive form of dental restoration.

Orthodontics

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From straightening teeth with aligners to complex bite correction techniques, using the very latest 3D technology.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Clive Moss

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Extensive range of oral & facial surgical treatments – removal of teeth & soft tissue lesions, plus facial aesthetics.

Periodontics & Implants

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Advanced treatments for gum disease & cosmetic gum surgery; plus dental implants for missing teeth.

Endodontics

Sarfaraaz Zahid

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Specialised treatments for complex root canal problems, following referral from your dentist.

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Food shopping (with kids!)

Ilove a food shop. Online delivery just doesn’t capture the same excitement as mulling over which type of breakfast cereal I really want this week (always the one that’s on offer). But there’s one variable that has the potential to disrupt a good trip to Aldi…children.

We’ve all been there, or at least seen it. Parent A is standing in the ‘canned goods’ aisle with a look of wearied resignation. Little Jonny is sprawled out on the floor screaming at the top of his voice that all he really wants in life is that tin of red kidney beans in water. If ONLY he could just have it, he’d never ever EVER complain about anything in the whole world ever again. Until the pasta aisle of course.

And so last weekend I found myself en route to Aldi with Jude (4) in tow. I must say, on the whole Jude is a good little helper. The car journey was filled with a 17 minute speech by Jude about various things that came to his mind. The new bridge, the turbine near McCains with burnt looking bits on it, the quantum mechanics of chemical systems, that kind of thing. I would occasionally interject a noise like ‘Mmm’ or ‘Uhuh’ into the conversation, but any attempt to offer my opinion went unheard as Judey-boy continued his monologue. When he finally paused for breath as we pulled into the car park, I told him I agreed and in we went.

Thankfully Jude isn’t much of a screamer around the shops. But he does like to tell you ‘Oh Dad, I like that’ to every food stuff he sees that he’s ever eaten in his life. So whether we’re looking at fruit or French fries there

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jonny Wicks is a Christian who has lived in Whittlesey most of his life. Married to Gemma, together they are seeking to raise three small people one day at a time. He enjoys sketchers, croissants and Mario Kart. You can follow his journey by visiting his blog www.mydadventures.co.uk, on Twitter @mydadventures or on Instagram @jonniewices

is a constant need for me to explain to him why on this occasion we don’t need a courgette, yet we do need a cucumber. I’ve discovered a great way of creating 3040 seconds without the need to explain myself, is to ask him to count the number of peas/ oranges/sausages on the side of the packet. If I feel really daring I’ll get him to double check, ‘just in case’ he’s miscounted.

And then comes the need to unload the shopping onto the conveyer belt. This is easily Jude’s favourite moment. He must be an Aldi cashier’s dream, because ALL he cares about is speed. Get that shopping onto that belt as fast as possible. Who cares if you smush your strawberries or crush your croissants.

Finally the shop was done and we were back in the car. Jude opened his mouth and began telling me why Jim Bob from pre-school is no longer friends with Maisy May. And 17 enlightening minutes later, Jude paused for breath, and we were home.

Columnist Jonny Wicks shares his journey as a parent to three growing boys, with a little humour added in...

A farewell from David Mason

A word from David K M Mason

The local elections are over and it is time for me to sign off from writing this column after three years wishing all the readers every success and happiness in the future. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to have been elected as a Town Councillor over the past twelve years and to have served as Mayor and Leader for five of those years. During that time the Town Council has made great strides in moving from Grosvenor House to the former police station in Queen Street known now as Peel House. For that I have been principally grateful to Cllrs Alex Miscandlon and Eamonn Dorling who assisted me as members of the Property Working Group whilst simultaneously working on the Whittlesey Heritage Centre project which I hope will be continued by the new Town Council.

Indeed Peel House has now become a true community asset with a newly constructed Council Chamber accommodating numerous community groups free of charge throughout the week as well as being the venue for countless community and council committee meetings. Peel House also accommodates Fenland Youth Radio and since 2019 has been the home of two Syrian refugee families. The credit for monitoring all these services must go to my dedicated and hardworking Town Clerk, Sue Piergianni without whose assistance I would not have functioned effectively.

My position as Mayor has afforded me the pleasure of promoting Whittlesey to many organisations locally as well as districts in adjoining counties and I have been fortunate to meet so many interesting people in my travels.

Equally, during my eight years as a Fenland District Councillor I have been able to contribute towards the life of the district, initially as a Cabinet member and latterly as Chairman of the Staff Committee and Overview and Scrutiny Panel and hopefully, in a small way, putting Whittlesey on the district map.

Without the support of my colleagues on Whittlesey Town Council and the Officers and Members of Fenland District Council I would have achieved very little and I thank them most sincerely wishing every success to the new Town and District Councils.

Finally, earlier in May we have all been reminded of the joy of royalty and pageantry with the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla and it was a delight with the assistance of My Town Clerk, Sue and Cllr Jason Mockett to lead the Town’s celebrations of the Coronation with music concerts and the provision of a legacy Coronation Bench to be sited in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Wood in Yarwells Headland. During Coronation week my wife Ann and I were honoured with a visit to the Buckingham Palace Garden Party as representatives of Fenland District Council.

I could not have wished for a better send off. God Save the King and bless you all.

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