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Issue 31 • February 2009 [email protected] • 01638 780839 • www.islehaminformer.org.uk
Isleham Informer
NEW VILLAGE DOCTOR p7 • THE ISLEHAM GUARDIAN ANGEL p9
More pictures on page 4
S t. Andrew’s Church was ablaze with colour during the annual Festival, at the end of November.
There were more trees than ever on display, representing many different organisations. It certainly brings the whole village together.
Janice Pope, the organiser, would like to thank everyone who contributed to the display, and all those who served refreshments and manned stalls over the weekend.
The magnificent sum of £1,700 was raised. ■
FESTIVAL OF LIGHT BIGGEST EVER
FESTIVAL OF LIGHT BIGGEST EVER
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CONTACTS: Editor Ed Mayall T: 01638 780839 E: [email protected] Sub-editor Alison Marsh E: [email protected] Features Glenda Preece T: 01638 780734 E: [email protected] Advertising Kelvin Morgan T: 01638 781384 E: [email protected] Design Zoe French T: 01638 780007 E: [email protected] Distribution Richard Turner T: 01638 780965NEXT ISSUE: The next issue will be published 1st April 2009. The copy deadline for all editorial and advertising is 9th March 2009.
DISCLAIMER: The Informer would like to point out that we have neither tried nor tested all of the products and services advertised in these pages and therefore cannot accept responsibility for the veracity of any claims made.
1 Festival of Light 2 From the Editor;
Contacts; Advertising; Next issue
3 Village Notes; Announcements; Information
4 Festival of Light cont’d 5 ICA report 6 New bus service; Gala
committee
7 New village doctor 9 Isleham angel 11 Isleham PTA pantomime 12 Parish Council minutes 14 PCSO advice16 Isleham Society report17 Los Kiosk Bears; W.I.
report18 Churches’ News
From the Editor
F ebruary. What is it good for? There’s nothing to do but moan. Well, if that’s the case, why not participate in the one pastime in which England still
dominates the world? Have a good moan! You know you’re going to anyway, so why not enjoy it? ‘Global warming? Hah! It just gets colder.’ ‘No wonder we can’t win at cricket – the whole team’s run by South Africans.’ ‘Another year, another ache.’ ‘We can’t even beat the Italians at rugby now!’ ‘Just what are these Los Kiosk Bear things anyway?’ ‘…and don’t even get me started on our national football team!’ Fun, isn’t it?
After all, it’ll soon be March and the return of optimism: ‘Aren’t the crocuses magnificent this year?’ ‘The Aussies are for it in the Ashes this year.’ ‘The spring sun warms the soul.’ ‘England take the Triple Crown against all predictions!’ ‘Another fine performance by Los Kiosk Bears at the Comrades.’ (Sorry – the glass is still half empty over the footie…)
And if all that wasn’t enough, there’s the PTA panto, Robin Hood. (Oh yes there is, now stop arguing.) This has got to be great – after all, it’s named after the Cockney rhyming slang for ‘good’! (Note to self: check that the slang came first – doesn’t seem quite right.) See you there! ■
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Annual Parish MeetingMonday 30th March, 7.30pm, Isleham Village Hall, small hall. Everyone welcome.
AllotmentsThe Parish Council still have allotments available on the Dunstall (Station Road) and Three Tree (Beck Road). Further details are available from the Parish Clerk 01638 781687.
Parish Plan Village SurveyYour very last opportunity to make your views known in the Parish Plan. If you have completed the survey but not had it collected please send it to 37 Croft Road, Isleham.
Isleham W.I. Spring FairSpring cleaning? The W.I. would be very grateful for children’s clothes, toys, books, DVDs, videos, jigsaws, bric-a-brac, plants, cakes and donations for the Tombola at the Spring Fair, Saturday 6th June. If you have anything to donate, please contact Glenda Preece, tel: 780734, who will happily collect.
ANNOUNCEMENTSDeath
Drayton: Des, passed away 9th January 2009 at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, aged 80. Beloved husband of Joyce, father of Pauline, Richard and Ian, grandfather of six.If you would like a birth, marriage, anniversary or death announcement included please contact any of the Informer staff members (see Contacts on page 2). We are happy to print information about Isleham residents or people with Isleham connections.
INFORMATION
Mobile LibraryStops alternate Thursdays. Next visits: February 5, February 19, March 5 and March 19. For more information phone 08450 455 225.Stop Arrive DepartChurch Street 10:25 12:05 Beck Road (near Malting Lane) 12:10 13:05Mill Street (corner of Limestone Close) 14:15 16:00
Child Health ClinicSoham Child and Family Team Child Health Clinic will be in Isleham Village Hall with the Tea & Toast group on the second and fourth Thursdays every month from 10–11am. For more information phone Naomi Greener on 01353 624411.Useful phone numbersEmergency for Police, Fire,ambulance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .999Police (Cambridgeshire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 4564564Accident & Casualty (Addenbrooke’s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01223 217118Addenbrooke’s Hospital (Cambridge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01223 245151Newmarket Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01638 665111West Suffolk Hospital (Bury St Edmunds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 713000Staploe Medical Centre (Soham) - Appointments . . . . . . . . . 01353 624121 - Prescriptions & Dispensary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01353 624122 - Enquiries, Home Visits, Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01353 624123Minor Treatment Centre, Ely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01353 652162NHS Direct (for advice) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 4647Electricity Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 7838838Gas Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 371787Water & Sewage Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0345 145145Social Services - office hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01733 561370 - out of hours emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01733 561370Refuse Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01353 863864RSPCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0870 5555999Citizens Advice Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0845 130 6442
Ely 01353 661416 M’hall 01638 712094 Newmarket 01638 665999District Councillor (Derrick Beckett) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01638 780476Isleham Village Hall (Jeanette Malkin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01638 780283Parish Council (Diane Bayliss: Clerk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01638 781687Member of Parliament (Jim Paice) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01954 211450
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Festival of Light 2008
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2009 should prove to be the defining year for the Centre, during which we establish both its likely cost,
and what finances we are able to call on. The revised (and now finalised) plans have been well received by both the community and, unofficially at this stage, by East Cambs District Council planning department. As a result we can proceed to meet with the architect and an appointed quantity surveyor, to derive likely costs.
Our grant seeking sub-committee is in informal discussions with potential grant sources, and applications will be made after costs have been established and, by necessity in most cases, after planning permission has been received. In parallel with these activities we are also in the process of producing both a website and a brochure, which
we hope will help to encourage donations. We are also considering a special Informer edition with the same aim in mind; it remains imperative for us to maximise donations.
More fundraising activities are at the planning stage, and will be made known to you in due course. If you have any ideas for raising money then please contact Tim Washtell, telephone 01638 780378, email [email protected]. We would also welcome any volunteers to help our fundraisers, and Tim would love to hear from you.
That’s about it for now – a short resumé of a hugeamount of work to be undertaken.
Finally, thank you to the Girl Guides for your generous donation. Such gestures of community support give us added motivation. Philip Aspland,
Chairman Isleham Community Centre
ICA Community Centre NewsA defining year…Front elevation, as seen from the Fordham Road side of the recreation ground
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Gala 2009 update
T h e G a l a C o m m i t t e e have started
their run-up to this year’s Gala, on Saturday 4th July.
To ensure that we are able to carry on in future years, we do need more people to join us. In particular we are looking for a Minutes Secretary. The position is not onerous, but is very important. If you
would like to be involved do come along. We usually meet at 8pm on the third Monday in each
month at the Comrades Club, although the next meeting will be on Monday 23rd February.
The High Street Church, who have provided refreshments for the past two years, have indicated that they do not wish to carry on this year, so if any group, or joint groups, in the village would like to provide this service, and make money for their organisation, please contact me.
Fred Preece (Chairman), 94 The Causeway, Isleham 01638 780734.
T he Isleham Parish Council, in conjunction with Ely Soham Dial-a-Ride, have arranged for a minibus to take Isleham-only residents every Thursday to
Ely Market. It will start at 9:15am from Malting Lane and take a circular route to Beck Road, The Causeway, East Road, Sun Street, Church Street, West Street, Hall Barn Road, Fordham Road. There are no bus stops – just hail the minibus and it will stop to pick you up. The bus will arrive on the Market Square by Boots at 10am, returning at noon. If you would prefer to be dropped off and collected from Tesco just let the driver know.
The minibuses are accessible to wheelchair users, pushchairs, shopping trolleys and walkers. On the return journey you can be dropped off at your door if you request it. The drivers are available to provide assistance to your door, e.g. carrying shopping.
Adults: £5 return or £2.50 with a bus pass. Children: 5-16 years old £2.50, under 5s: free.
If you would like to know more please phone Ely Soham Dial-a-Ride on 01353 661161 or email [email protected] ■
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INFORMER NOTICEThe deadline for copy for the April 2009 issue is 9th March. Please email your article to [email protected]
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N ew Year 2009 has seen the opening of a local private GP service based in Isleham. At
a time when the demand for private healthcare is increasing, Dr Chris Corbin fulfils a lifelong ambition by offering discreet, individual private family care services of the highest possible quality, ably assisted by his wife Marianne. The Healthcare Commission has recently granted him unconditional registration after thorough and detailed inspection.
The Doctor Finlay feel of the surgery is conveyed by the quiet and comfortable ground floor consulting room at his home, where you see Dr Corbin pictured. At the same time, the technology is right up to date. Not only is there a broad range of diagnostic equipment in place here, minimising the need for further opinion or procedures elsewhere, but a very comprehensive range of blood tests and other pathology samples are sent to The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) in London, who report very promptly direct to Dr Corbin’s computer system. In fact, with a stock of the most commonly needed medicines, he hopes to be a one-stop solution to most medical needs
Appointments can be made to see Dr Corbin at various times between 7am and 7pm on weekdays, as well as on Saturday morning. The opportunity to see a doctor early in the day is likely to appeal both to busy self-employed people and to commuters. The house is easily found in the spacious cul-de-sac of Priory Gardens, just off West Street near the Co-Op store in the centre of Isleham. ■
Private doctor opens surgery in Isleham
Dr Corbin in his new surgery at Priory Gardens
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I t is more than 10 years now since a small carving fell from the roof of Saint Andrew’s Church, Isleham, and was picked up on the nave
floor, near the organ steps. It had been ‘guarding’ the coat of arms of the Peyton Bernard & Lilling that you can still see on the most westerly roof beam on the south side of the clerestory. It had obviously succumbed to centuries of damp and woodworm and was somewhat damaged when it fell. It is, however, an expressive face, topped with a crown, and with fine details carved by an unknown medieval craftsman, way back in 1495 – details that he knew would never be seen by worshippers fifty feet below in the nave, but included nonetheless – Ad majorem Dei Gloriam – to the greater glory of God.
With a good pair of binoculars you can see the carving today, back where it came from, and you can make out the three family arms – Peyton, a gold cross on a black ground, Bernard, a black bear on silver and Lilling, three silver fish on a red ground. The Lilling family is just one of the many from whom the Peyton family acquired wives over many generations. You have only to look at the coats of arms displayed on the two Peyton tombs in the church – Robert (1590) with 15 ‘quarterings’ and Sir John (1616) with 21 – to see that the Lilling arms were always displayed – Gules three pikes argent naiant in pale within a border engrailed argent – a red ground with three silver coloured fish swimming one above the other, inside a wavy silver border.
It was Christopher – or Crystofor or Crystofer – Peyton (spelling did not seem to matter so much to those who carved, in oak, his prayer for the souls of himself, his wife and forbears all around the clerestory) who in 1495, commissioned the building of the magnificent hammerbeam roof and its 10 great angels that we can still enjoy today.
The little carving was sympathetically restored by Su Galloway, a woodcarver in the Great Fen, and then a silicone rubber mould was taken. From this mould many copies have been cast and sold as fund raisers for the urgently needed repairs to the roof, both inside and out.
But a silicone mould could only make a limited number of casts. As one mould loses its sharp detail a new one has to be made. With increased costs – labour and materials – each new mould and each new cast costs more. Finally the whole fund raising project was halted when the cost of making and hand finishing each cast rose to nearly the price at which we had been selling them.
But restoration work began on the roof in the Spring of 2004. The Westmoreland slates were removed, fresh
battens and a weatherproof Tyvek skin was laid and the slates were returned. Work then started on the conservation of the roof timbers.
There are many angels up in the roof, some guarding family coats of arms, some as additional decoration
along the beams. Few if any, though, are as well carved and
preserved as the little crowned head that we have named ‘The Isleham Angel’.
Before the internal scaffolding was removed in May, 2004, the original angel head was restored to its rightful place above the coat of arms. Because
of the poor condition of the timber above the shield, the
head had to be secured with a long stainless steel pin to the main beam itself. But he’s back
doing his job as a Guardian Angel.And you can once again buy a copy of him, as a
‘Guardian Angel’. A copy was sent to a company in China that specialises in making sporting trophies and other items cast in resin. We asked for a quote and a sample of their work: back came a copy of the cast we had sent out that was indistinguishable from the original. Someone had even copied and printed – with a few Oriental spelling mistakes – the label on the back. Having seen the detail of the Chinese copy it was decided to order a much larger quantity than we had been doing from our local manufacturer.
We can now sell these copies for half the price we were originally charging back in 1998 – now just £25 – and still give a sizeable contribution to church funds. For although the roof has been repaired there is still much work needed on the fabric of the building, and so the fund raising goes on.
Have a look in the Post Office window: a poster with a copy of the angel is displayed there. There is a website too – www.yourownguardianangel.com, telling the story of the transformation of the ‘Isleham Angel’ into the ‘Guardian Angel’, for he is now promoted worldwide as a symbol of tranquillity and peace. When you buy one you also receive a CD with a day-by-day diary and pictures of the roof restoration work as well as some of the history and heraldry of the church.
We are but temporary custodians of this lovely old building, a surprising attraction in such a small village as ours. It is our duty to ensure that it is passed to our descendants in as good, if not better condition as that in which we received it. Ian Powys
Isleham’s Guardian AngelToday Isleham – tomorrow the world! A report by Ian Powys
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How to get into the Informer
We are always looking for articles to print in the Informer, so do send in your club report,
fundraising effort, celebration, interesting photo, historical notes or anything at all pertaining to the village. Please contact Ed Mayall, phone 01638 780839 or email [email protected] or any other member of the staff (contact details on page 2).
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Isleham PTA presents:
Robin Hood
A pantomimeby Doreen Speirs, Richard Drayton and Tim Washtell
Wednesday 18th Marchto Saturday 21st March
at 7.30pm; Saturday matinee at 2.30pm
Y es, it’s that time of year again! Rehearsals are well under way, and once again we have a most enthusiastic cast.
If you would like to join us, either on stage or working back stage, please do come along to rehearsals at the school on Tuesdays from 7.30pm onwards, or Sundays at 3pm. We have several new people joining us this year, so don’t be shy!
Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you at one of the performances. ■
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Parish Council NewsThe following are the abbreviated and incomplete versions of the IPC minutes for the September and October 2008 meetings (there were no meetings in August). Any parishioner may request a copy of the full minutes from the IPC.
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2008
Present Cllrs Carter, Baines, Neal, Beckett, Mrs Wilkes, Mrs H Thompson, Mrs R Thompson, Mrs Malkin, three parishionersApologies CC Powley, Cllrs Garbett, Earl, Mrs Hobbs
POLICE MATTERS• A crime report has been received from PCSO Barb Neill.• The Neighbourhood Panel meeting was held on the 8th
October; attendance was better this time, but it could still be improved.
• Donations are still required for the Speedwatch equipment although it is not certain at this stage whether the parishes are expected to contribute to the cost.
RECREATION GROUND MATTERS• A meeting of the recreation ground committee was held
on 7th October; All the clubs were in agreement with the proposals for the layout of the new community centre and recreation ground.
• A cleaner will be found for one hour per week (Saturday lunchtime) to clean the pavilion after the football clubs have finished. The Parish Council will pay the cleaner and will be reimbursed by the clubs.
• The fence has been damaged at the top of the recreation ground; arrangements have been made with Palmers to repair this as well as repairing part of the fence inside the AWSA.
• Mr Colin Ellwood is unable to continue to store the tractor free of charge and has requested a payment of £180 per year. It was agreed the council pay this fee to store the tractor until the new centre is built with a tractor store attached.
ICA• It was agreed that the site plan and internal layout plans
(42606 29th October) be approved and that the Committee proceed with the planning application.
HIGHWAYS AND FOOTPATH MATTERS• Following the receipt of a letter from Mr Woollard regarding
the clunch wall adjoining the footpath at the back of his property, the council have arranged for the path to be cleared of ivy and a letter will be sent to the County Council asking them if they would consider repairing the wall.
• A letter of thanks will be sent to East Cambs District Council for removing so swiftly the graffiti found in the village on Tuesday 28th October.
• The ivy hedge on The Causeway has been cut back to the wall.
CORRESPONDENCE• Following receipt of a letter from Mr Challis requesting that
the Council contact EDF concerning the latest round of power cuts a letter will be sent by the Clerk.
• A letter has been received from Mr Fred Langford from Dial-a-Ride asking whether the Council would be willing to underwrite a bus service to Ely on Thursdays. Cllr Beckett will make further enquiries and bring the matter back to a future meeting.
ISLEHAM INFORMER• The Council confirmed that extra pages for the Isleham
Informer need to be paid for by extra advertising.
PLANNING MATTERS• Construction of cart shed, stables and conversion of existing
outbuildings to store at The Old Farm Cottage, 10 Little London, Isleham for Mr P Mulgrew.
• Revised application for construction of new church building and ancillary attached buildings, including car park and access road at land opposite 104 and 106 Beck Road, Isleham for High Street Baptist Church.
• The appeal made by Mr Thomas for The Annexe at 10 Sun Street Isleham has been refused.
• Change of use to pitches for two travelling families – total six caravans and two washing facilities for J Wilson – objection on all previous grounds and the addition of the section 6.55 from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Minerals & Waste Core Strategy.
DUNSTALL GRANT• It was agreed that the Dunstall Grant Criteria isamended are
make it clear that course related software is included but that computers (laptops or desktops) are not.
COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT• The white lines have been re-instated on Waterside.• The signs for IFP are still in progress.• It is unlikely that the footpath on Station Road will be re-instated.• There is not much in the Minerals & Waste Strategy that
directly impacts Isleham. • There are still a few street lights needing to be repaired.• There was no action taken re: the bus petition as there were
no tenders received for the service.
WASH MATTERS• Lugger Bank: The scrub has been cleared and a new
barbed wire fence has been erected along the river bank about 50 yards further down than the original boundary thus encroaching on land for which the Parish Council has Possessory Title. It was agreed that the Council contact their solicitor for advice on how to proceed with this matter.
• It was agreed that the chairman consult with the wash working party about moving the fence.
• It was also decided that the council would arrange to clear the river bank so that there is access for the fisherman.
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY 1st DECEMBER 2008
Present Cllrs Carter, Baines, Earl, Neal, Beckett, Garbett,Mrs Wilkes, Mrs H Thompson, Mrs Hobbs, Mrs R Thompson Apologies CC Powley, Mrs Broadway, Cllr Mrs Malkin
POLICE MATTERS• As Cllr Garbett is unable to continue as the representative
for Speedwatch, another volunteer from the parish will need to be found.
VILLAGE HALL MATTERS• It was agreed at the village hall committee meeting that David
Green be employed permanently as the hall caretaker; the Clerk will continue to hold the keys and take the bookings.
• The lost property will be moved to the cupboard in the back room.
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• A Notice Board is to be erected on the front of the hall for users of the hall to advertise events and for the Council Agendas and Minutes to be displayed.
• A letter box and key box are to be placed on the front door allowing users to lock up and leave keys for collection by the Clerk on her next visit to unlock the hall.
• The light on the front door will be fitted with a sensor so that users can see to unlock the door in the dark.
RECREATION GROUND MATTERS• The junior football team has made a request for new floodlights
to be fitted on one of the pitches at the top of the Recreation Ground; the Chairman requested that Councillors look at the site and bring their comments to the next meeting.
• A cleaner is required for the pavilion for two hours per week; Mr Green will be asked if he would consider cleaning it on a Monday rather than a Saturday as originally proposed. If not, the job will be advertised in the New Year.
HIGHWAYS AND FOOTPATH MATTERS• A letter has been received from Cambridgeshire County
Council confirming that the Parish Council have no responsibility for repairing the wall adjacent to the footpath at the bottom of Church Lane.
• The Clerk will write to the occupier of no. 1 Sun Street pointing out that the Council have been made aware of the condition of the wall at the back of their property and ask if they could possibly make it safe.
• The Council approved the notice for maintenance of the street light on Coates Drove sent out by the County Council.
CORRESPONDENCE• The Dial-a-Ride AGM will be held on 20th January at 11.30am.• It was agreed that the Council make a donation of £30
towards the cost of re-printing the ‘Beating the Bounds’ footpath map. The Council would like the entire boundary of Isleham and Isleham Fen to be included in any new map that is produced.
DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT• The Fenland Express will be running for three more years and
will be kept on the agenda so that it is constantly reviewed and funded for future young people looking to go to college in Cambridge.
• There are still hurdles to overcome including the completion of police checks before the community car scheme can begin.
• One other area being considered is whether a bus can be made available from Isleham on a Saturday either into Cambridge or connected with the bus service from Newmarket to Cambridge.
DUNSTALL APPRENTICE GRANT• It was agreed that the Dunstall Apprentice Grant be awarded
to Sam Earl for tools linked to his apprenticeship.• It was agreed that the Parish Council accept the proposal from
Soham and Ely Dial-a-ride for a three month trial for Isleham parishioners to take them to Ely Market every week beginning Thursday 26th February 2009. The Council will underwrite the cost of the service to a maximum of £55 per week.
PLANNING MATTERS• Planning approval has been granted for partial change of use
from residential dwelling to Doctor Surgery at The Sanctuary, 5 Priory Gardens, Isleham for Dr Chris Corbin. ■
Parish Councillors address list
Derrick Beckett Appleyard Farm, (Chairman) 1 Houghtons Lane, Isleham CB7 5SR Tel: 01638 780476Terry Carter 5 Old School Close, Soham (Vice Chairman) CB7 5WD Tel: 07905 705302Steven Baines Emmanuel House, 8 East Fen Road, Isleham CB7 5SW Tel: 01638 780406Martin Earl 19 Aves Close, Isleham CB7 5TE Tel: 01638 780766Jeannette Malkin 17 Little London, Isleham CB7 5SE Tel: 01638 780283Lionel Neal 104 Beck Road, Isleham CB7 5QP Tel: 01638 780066Geoff Garbett 16 Croft Road, Isleham CB7 5QR Tel: 01638 780863Elaine Hobbs Portman House, 7 The Birches, Soham CB7 5FH Tel: 01353 725818Hazel Thompson 9 Limestone Close, Isleham CB7 5RP Tel: 01638 780633Roseanna Thompson 1 Fen Bank, Isleham CB7 5SL Tel: 01638 780994Pauline Wilkes 6 Limestone Close, Isleham CB7 5RP Tel: 01638 780640Diane Bayliss 37 Croft Road, Isleham (Parish Clerk) CB7 5QR Tel: 01638 781687
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enforcement campaigns in an attempt to reduce deaths and collisions on the county’s roads.
PC Tony Barrios, Casualty Reduction Officer, says: “Although it is good to see the number of fatalities falling, the fact that 60 people lost their lives last year is obviously concerning.
“Our work will continue throughout 2009 to reduce collisions on the county’s roads through regular enforcement work and raising awareness of road safety.
“All road users play a vital part in the process and can make a real difference to reducing collisions. Too many people are being seriously injured or killed by making mistakes that are avoidable. By reducing your speed or adapting driving to the conditions of the roads you can significantly reduce the chance of being involved in a collision.”
I write today as I have become aware of the increasing number of vehicles committing driving offences on the road. This usually occurs around the winter period due to the dark nights and sludge and salt on the road.
The three topics I wish to discuss are: unreadable number plates, use of fog lights, and headlights and tail lights not working correctly.
Due to the weather conditions over winter Iam sure you have noticed how quickly your car becomes dirty. No matter how much you wash it, two days later it is filthy again. This causes a problem with vehicle number plates becoming unreadable. It becomes a problem if vehicles are stolen and the owner has failed to keep the number plate clear. The reason this is a problem is that the police have a system called ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition). When a vehicle is stolen these cameras can be used to locate where it is being driven therefore resulting in the vehicle being found and hopefully returned. This system can only work if the number plate is readable.
The use of fog lights is becoming common amongst drivers and the Highway Code does state that they should only be used if visibility is reduced to less than 328ft (100 metres). Driving with your fog lights on can cause oncoming traffic to become
dazzled when weather conditions do not require them to be used. Please only use them when they are needed.
Finally due to the dark nights we regularly find ourselves switching our headlights on by 4.30pm. Having a headlight out can significantly reduce the driver’s visibility therefore raising the possibility of an accident.
Please ensure that you do weekly checks on your motor vehicle and keep it road legal. The above three points are all traffic offences and if you don’t check your vehicle you could find yourself with a £30 fine. PCSO Barb Neill
South neighbourhood policing team, tel: 0845 456 456 4
Cannabis factories
I ’m sure most of you have heard through the local media recently about the discovery of cannabis factories in the area. Iam often asked how would you
know if you had one in your neighbourhood? So I have put together a list of what to look out for: • The windows of the property are permanently covered
from the inside.• Visits to the property occur at unusual times of the
day or night.• People often do not live at the property, but only visit
to maintain it.• There may be a vent protruding from the roof or a
rear window.• There may be a pungent smell coming from the
property.• There may be noise coming from the property, due to
the use of cooling fans.• A large amount of pots and lighting may be moved
into the property prior to the factory being set up.• In terraced properties shared walls may appear to be
wet to the touch.• Large amounts of soil and pots may be stored in the
back garden.
If you have any properties in your neighbourhood that fit any or all of the above then please get in touch.
Road safety
Road deaths have decreased by 30% in the county in the past year. During 2008, 60 people lost their lives compared to 86 people the previous year (2007). Police
investigated 52 fatal collisions during 2008 and will use their findings to target any particular offences or problem areas.
Officers spent the year conducting high profile
Advice from your local PCSO
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T he November meeting was conducted by Mrs Honor Ridout whose subject was ‘Tudor life at Kentwell Hall’ (which is situated at Long Melford
in Suffolk). She brought many items that are used by the performers who re-enact the Tudor way of life to the visitors to the Hall. The talk brought back pleasant memories for a number of people in the audience who had visited the Hall at some point, including some who had accompanied pupils from our Primary School when they had been on day visits. The speaker, whose love of her subject and her ability at portraying life at the Hall in Tudor times, made for a most interesting and enjoyable evening.
There was no meeting in December,On 15 January our speaker was Miss Hilary Richie
who gave an illustrated talk entitled ‘The History of Addenbrooke’s Hospital’. She is the official Hospital archivist and we have heard good reports of her presentations.
Last year, I gave a PowerPoint presentation of pictures entitled ‘Old Isleham (1)’, which used some of the pictures our President, Arthur Houghton, has been collecting during his long lifetime illustrating the village and the activities of the villagers of many years ago. Due to the interest shown
then, it is planned to have another presentation on 19th February entitled ‘Old Isleham (2)’. This will be a different collection of pictures to those shown last year.
On 26th March we are pleased to have Miss Gill Miller to tell us about an Isleham business – W. R. Parr Antique Furniture Restorers (Isleham).
The AGM will be on 16th April when any interested persons are welcome to attend and can take part in the discussions, although only members are eligible to vote. As the AGM is normally quite a short meeting it is planned to have a time devoted to ‘Aspects of Silver’ when two of our members, Ian Powys and Bryan Wynne, will examine any silver item brought in by the audience to try and identify its age, where it came from and any other things of interest.
If you have silver items that you would like to know more about, please bring them along.
The men in the picture of five members of the Home Guard published in the December issue have been identified by Peter Clark as follows: left to right Burt Morley, Ted Fenn (who we already knew), Harry Human, Tom Fuller and Herbert Fenn. They all lived in Little London. Thanks to Peter for the information.
Vernon Place, Chairman of the Isleham Society
The Isleham SocietyNovember 08/January 09 report
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W e celebrated Christmas this year with a Barn Dance, and delicious food supplied by
members. It was a really enjoyable evening, providing lots of exercise for the dancers, and muchamusement for the spectators. A good start to Christmas!
In January we welcomed back Vernon Place who talked to us about ‘The exposures of a photographer’. Vernon is always entertaining, and has many interesting anecdotes to tell. We hope he will come back soon.
The W.I. is a friendly group and we always welcome new members. We meet in the Village Hall on the second Thursday of each month.
For further information contact Glenda Preece, tel: 01638 780734 or email [email protected] ■
Women’s Institute December 08/January 09 report
Los Kiosk Bears: “Hello-o-o Isleham!”
H aving spent several months stewing in a beer cellar on East Road, Los Kiosk Bears are now ready to offer a unique blend of pounding surf
rock (Pipeline, Hawaii 5-0), Shadows-esque instrumentals (Foot Tapper, Apache), OLD standards (St Louis Blues, Summertime) and a few surprises.
We will be destroying the peace at the Comrades Club once a month until someone pays us to stop. The next dates are both Friday 13th (February AND March), kicking off at 8.30 (ish). Why not come along? Entry is free, the beer is good and you’ll love the music!
For more information about the band (including the name) go to www.loskioskbears.co.uk.
Ed Mayall, drummer, Los Kiosk Bears
Dig these groovy rockers at the Comrades Club, Friday 13th February and Friday 13th March (and yes, that’s your Informer editor pounding
the skins at the back)
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Pound Lane Free ChurchWe began our Coffee Mornings just after Easter last year and as we prepared for the first one we wondered if anyone would come. Well we needn’t have worried because people did come and have continued to do so, bringing friends along too. We have our ‘regulars’ who are there each week and those who just pop in as time allows. It’s a good time to catch up with friends’ news and hear how they are getting on. There is no age limit; our youngest attendee is under a year and the oldest over 90! Pastor Dave brings an eight minute ‘In the News’ spot each week that presents a topical item from a Christian perspective and gets us all thinking. Drinks and home made cakes and savouries are served and if you like a game of dominoes that’s available too!So if you have an odd hour to spare on Thursday mornings any time from 10–11.30am why not come along? You can be sure of a warm welcome and transport can be provided, just let us know.Pastor Dave Hall Tel: 01638 781343 or 780636, email [email protected] Elder David Brown (01638 780410)Every Sunday Sunday worship: 11.00am and 6.30pmCelebration of the Lord’s Supper: first Sunday, following evening service, third Sunday, following morning service.A crèche is available for babies to Year 3 during the morning service. Refreshments are served after the evening services, except the first Sunday of the month. Fellowship Lunches are served after the morning service on the third Sunday of the month.Kingdom Kids 3 years – Year 3: 10–11.15am. Karl Yellop 01638 780637.All Stars 8–11s (Year 4–6). 10–11.15am. John Martin 01638 781747. Covies Year 7–19 years: 9.30–10.30am. Steve Neale 01638 780717. There is a hearing loop installed and signing for the deaf is available as well as Braille songbooks. We have a comprehensive Child Protection Policy and a CRB check has been carried out on all children’s and young people’s workers.Weekly ActivitiesMonday Music Mayhem 1.45–2.45pm for pre-school children during term-time.All Stars Fun Night 6.45–8.15pm Tuesday Fellowship: 7.30–8.45pmWednesday Church Night: 7.40–9pmThursday Coffee morning 10–11.30amCovies Club Night: 7–9pmFriday (fortnightly in members’ homes): Women’s Meeting 10.30–11.45am. For more information contact Sue Hall on 01638 780636.Christianity Explored courses are run regularly – please ask for dates of next course.For further information on any of the above or if you would like to speak to Pastor Dave: phone 01638 781343 (Church Office) or 01638 780636 (Pastor’s home), email [email protected] or [email protected]. Web site: www.plfc.org.uk
CHURCHES’ NEWSHigh Street Church
Sunday Services: All are welcome to our Sunday services throughout the year. Morning worship: 10.30am All ages are very welcome from the very young to the very old. The children have their own activities. Evening fellowship: 6.30pm A less formal service usually with opportunity for individual sharing. Come and hear about God’s goodness! Tea, coffee and good conversation are available after both the morning and evening services!On Sunday mornings the following children’s facilities are available: Crèche is available for babes and tots up to 3 years old: the crèche workers are very experienced and provide a safe, fun playtime for the little ones. Junior Church for those who are aged 3 to 7 is a fun-filled session with singing, crafts, drama and stories. At the Village Hall the older Junior Church meets – children who are 7 to 11 years old. (That’s the noise you’ve heard from the hall on a Sunday morning!) Their morning starts from 10am with a craft followed by a wide range of activities encouraging the children to discover the Christian faith for themselves. We would love to see some new faces and visitors would be made very welcome! Nikao is the name for the 11 to 14 year olds and on a Sunday morning they receive teaching that is relevant to pre-teens/teenagers. On a Friday night this group meets socially and has a lot of laughs!Weekly ActivitiesOur Rendezvous group – for the more matureamongst us – meets every Tuesday afternoon at 3pm. Around 60 to 70 of us enjoy this time together each week but new faces are always welcome.Luncheon Club is for those of retirement age and happens once a month on the second Wednesday from 12–2pm. An excellent meal for just £1.50 not to mention the great company! Numbers are limited for this but please contact us if you are interested. For anybody who would like to come along to either of these groups there is free transport available where necessary. Perhaps you’d like to be kept informed of any outings we arrange, or you need help to complete some paperwork such as benefit forms, or perhaps you don’t know who to ask for help with transport for hospital visiting. Please don’t hesitate to ring – we’d love to help if we can. Contact Kathryn on 01638 780652 or the church office.Are you interested in how to stay active in later life?We are running an exercise class for the more mature on Monday afternoons at 2pm at the Chapel. If you would like to know more then please contact Kathryn Kyte 01638 780652.There are also lots of other midweek activities taking place, so whether it be on a Sunday or midweek we would love to see you. Why not come along or give us a call to find out more.For more information about any of the events at High Street Church or general advice call Steve on 01638 780985 or Paul Hedger (Church leader) on 01638 721291. ■
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Dial-a-Ride
F or a free copy of the Community Transport Guide for 2008 which includes details of your local Dial-a-Ride service, telephone
Gavin Moulton on 01233 717755, write to him at Cambridgeshire County Council, ET 1015, Castle Court, Shire Hall, Cambridge CB3 0AP or email: [email protected]
St Andrew’s Parish ChurchGeorge Hamilton IV in ConcertAn evening with the legend of country and gospel music: Sunday 1st March 2009 at 6pm in St Andrew’s Church, Isleham. Tickets: £10 adults, £7 concessions (includes refreshments). Proceeds to the church restoration fund. For tickets or more information contact: Janice Pope 01638 780380 or Nick Carver 01638 781116 ([email protected])Regular Church services Sundays The main service is now at 9.30am. Junior Church is in the Social Centre, and in church the third Sunday of each month for the family service.Midweek servicesMonday – Friday: 8.15am Fordham - Morning PrayerTuesday: 4.30pm Isleham - Evening Prayer at Limestone Close Community CentreWednesday: 4pm Snailwell - Evening Prayer; 5pm Chippenham - Holy CommunionThursday: 4pm Kennett - Evening PrayerWeekly activities Tuesdays 9am to noon: Coffee Morning in Social Centre. Everyone welcome! 4.30pm: Short Evening Prayer service every Tuesday in the Limestone Close community room.Wednesdays 7.30pm: Bible reading and discussion group at the home of Georgina and Bob Freestone, 103 Lakeside, The Marina.Fridays Choir practice 6.30pm: – all welcome. Contact Mark Liversidge Tel: 01638 781696. Bell ringing practice 7.30pm – beginners welcome! Contact Ruth Ogden, the Tower Captain, for more information: email [email protected]@7Our youth group meets once a month at the Old Vicarage in Isleham and we hope that many other young people will join us. Details from Rev. Kate (01638 723960) or Rev. Mike (01638 721616).Future events and activities Wednesday 11th February, 7.30pm PCC Meeting at the Social Centre.Sunday 15th March: Final date for submission of reports for APCM.Sunday April 19th: Election of Church Wardens (After Sunday Service).If you are a tax-payer and would like to donate to St Andrew’s through the Gift Aid scheme, please ask Robert Savage for further information, a Gift Aid declaration form and a regular giving envelope.PRIESTS The Rev’d Mike Banyard Mike is the Rector of the Three Rivers Group of Parishes; he lives in Chippenham with his wife, Helen, who is a Lay Minister. Mike is available to all in the village for a listening ear, and for baptisms, weddings and funerals. Tel: 01638 721616, email: [email protected] Rev’d Kate Peacock Kate is the Associate Priest in the Three Rivers Group of Parishes; she lives in Fordham with her husband, Daniel, and their two young daughters. Tel: 01638 723960, email: [email protected] and Kate are assisted by the Rev’d Sandie Butler and Canon Tim Elbourne (Diocesan Director of Education).The Rev’d Nigel CooperThe Rev’d Nigel Cooper, Chaplain at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, has been assisting in the Three
Rivers Group, mainly at Isleham, but sometimes in the other churches too, since he and Bridget arrived here some years ago. Church wardens Rob Savage Tel: 01638 780218, email:[email protected]; Nick Carver Tel: 01638 781116, email: [email protected] Tower captain Ruth Ogden Tel: 01638 780646, email: [email protected] Choirmaster Mark Liversidge Tel: 01638 781696, email: [email protected] Webmaster Andrew Stephens Tel: 01638 781468/780229, email: [email protected] Service sheet editor Rob Savage Tel: 01638 780218, email: [email protected] For more information on St Andrew’s Church please visit our website at www.islehamchurch.org.uk ■
Have you heard of Care & Repair?
We are a non-profit organisation in Soham set up to help elderly and disabled people organise
building works for their own homes. If you are elderly or disabled and need to carry out repairs or adapt your home, please contact us to find out more.
Care and Repair East Cambridgeshire Ltd, Tel: 01353 723777 Fax: 01353 723778
Web site: www.careandrepair-ecambs.co.uk
Industrial And Provident Society Under Charitable Rules. Registration Number 28167r.
Ely Citizens Advice BureauBenefits Drop-in Session in SohamWednesdays 9.30am to 12.30pm, Care & Repair, 11b Churchgate Street, Soham.Do you need help with or require any of the following?• Pension Credit • Income Support • Carer’s Allowance •
Disability Living Allowance • Attendance Allowance • Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit • Benefit
checks• General Benefits advice • Help with completing forms
This is a drop in session, so no appointment is needed. We are accessible to the disabled and we can also arrange to visit you in your home if required.Voicemail: 0844 8487981 – please leave a message and we will return your call.
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ALSO – Look out for our STALL Saturday mornings from 8am until noon next to
Priory Garage, Isleham.There will be occasions when the stall is closed on
a Saturday: advance notice will be given in the Informer and on posters in the village.
