Monthly Archives: February 2016

Another day in Paradise….

Yesterday checking the ‘Majestic’ in  Kuala Lumpur with Connie and her Sisters, complete with ‘men’ in Plus 4’s and ‘Pith Helmets’, we had a very relaxing afternoon. Booked 10 days for later in the year (40th Wedding Anniversary) – 5* … Continue reading

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Whittlesey Library

Opening up with full facilities is planned for Friday March 11th. The leaking roof, could be seen as a blessing, as Cambs CC had little choice but to spend a vast amount on repairs, then of course there was a … Continue reading

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Help! – Catch this FlyTipper Please

On several occasions along Benwick Road Whittlesey and Whype Road Eastrea, someone is making regular deposits of old plaster and building materials. Thanks to RB who reports it every time to FDC’s Rapid Response Team and the Street Scene Officer … Continue reading

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Neighbourhood Watch

Our thanks to Ken Creed who attended a meeting yesterday of all the Fenland Groups at March Police Station. Inspector Will Davies giving updates on the Service agreements. Ken informs me, that the Whittlesey NHW Group is one of the … Continue reading

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Room with a view…

Room with a view… on the 18th floor of my nieces condo/apartment, looking from Puchong into Kuala Lumpur. A 50 metre swimming pool – all to myself during the daytime – bliss and stress free! Todays temperature is +34c Looking … Continue reading

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What short memories some have?

This picture tells the issue…..November 2012 the car in the centre was stranded and the occupants required ‘rescuing’, there were also a couple of other incidents. This can put our Police, Ambulance and Fire Services under strain, where they may … Continue reading

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Who/What is still around from 1984?

We now have a rejuvenated ‘Whittlesey Business Forum, but the town had a much larger ‘Chamber of Trade & Commerce’ in 1984 (Click on pictures to enlarge) Thanks to the Whittlesey Society ‘A Guide and Directory to Whittlesey 1984-85. Surprising … Continue reading

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‘Must Farm’ – Pre-historic Society article from 2009

PreHistoric Society Article 2009 Must Farm This article from 2009 seems pretty up-to-date…..excellent reading.

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A brief history lesson….

Many thanks to Cllr Dee Laws, who gave a brief explanation as too how the ‘Flood Signage’ works. It is a complex and complicated arrangement. Still many of us have been asking for ‘YEARS’ – for electronic signage, alas the … Continue reading

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The Good Citizen Award Scam

This ‘scam is nothing to do with ‘Whittlesey Town Council’ – Citizen of the Year Award. Message sent by Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National) Action Fraud has been receiving reports of an advanced fee fraud whereby suspects phone a … Continue reading

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Scam Involving ‘Prime Rate Phone Numbers’

Many thanks to ‘Les’ VERY COSTLY NEW AREA CODE: READ AND PASS ALONG 0809 Area Code. We actually received a call last week from the 0809 area code. The woman said ‘Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I missed you- get … Continue reading

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Scam involving ‘Prime Rate Numbers’

This ‘scam’ has been around for a long while, but it is still doing the rounds, see post from correspondent ‘Les’ on the ‘Issues and Concerns Page’

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