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Published by the King Edward Community Centre Association, King Edward’s Road, Chatteris, PE16 6NG, Tel: 01354 692658
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Chatteris
CENTREPOINT Issue 65 - September 2019
The King Edward Centre
Festival Fun for Thousands
The sun shone, the crowds came and this year’s Chatteris Midsummer Festival was widely acknowledged as one of the best ever. A record number of people attended Saturday’s event which began with hundreds of children taking part in the parade, colourfully dressed to reflect the theme of #Throwback: 100 Years of Music and Fashion. Later that day the crowds were able to cheer along their favourite characters in the wrestling show, enjoy excellent music from local musicians and singers in the marquee, enjoy attractions in the arena (including sports for children), browse among the stalls and watch as the youngsters enjoyed inflatables fun and fairground rides. Many people stayed on into the evening to enjoy the Party in the Park and hundreds more joined them so the field was a mass of picnic blankets with everyone enjoying the first really warm evening of the summer and the opportunity to experience live music and a DJ set, not to mention a lights show and the foam cannon.
On the Sunday there was plenty to keep visitors happy once again with horse and dog shows, cream teas and a tug of war competition which attracted all ages from those who could barely walk to those who should know better! The Festival also included a pamper evening and variety show which both proved to be popular. Once again the Town Council passes on very grateful thanks to all the volunteers who put in many, many hours of work planning this year’s event and helping over the weekend and Fenland District Council officers who helped the Town Council to fund and organise the event.
Asset of Community Value
Chatteris Town Council supported the application to make the Empress Pool an Asset of Community Value on the understanding there would be no legal or financial implications for the Town Council. The Council was initially concerned about supporting the nomination but after receiving assurances that there would be no legal or financial implications if the Council was to support the application (and the Council would have no liability for knowing the building was in a poor condition) and receiving many emails and letters from members of the public asking the Town Council to support the bid, Councillors agreed to support the application. Fenland District Council’s Portfolio Holder then determined that the Empress Swimming Pool should be listed as an
Asset of Community Value.
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EMMANUEL CHURCH East Park Street, Chatteris
Website : emmanuelchatteris.org
07513288089 [text only]
Weekly: Sundays 10.30 am: Family service with Junior church Communion on 2nd and 5th Sundays Tuesdays 10 am: Informal worship and prayers Fridays 10am—12:00noon Open doors and Prayer chapel Forthcoming events:
Wednesday 18th September 2019 2:00pm- 4:00pm Holiday at Home
Please see notice on church door for details
of forthcoming events
CHATTERIS FORTRESS
East Park Street, Chatteris PE16 6LD
Contact: Majors Richard & Pauline Cook 07871 923337 or
Gerald on 07730 123313 Sunday Worship @ 5pm or Café Church @ 4pm every 4th Sunday in the month
Monday: Fellowship Meeting @ 5.00pm
Wednesday: Luncheon Club (£4.00) @ 12.00pm
Charity Shop: 38 High Street, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire PE16 6LD Opening hours: Monday - Friday 09:30am to 4:00pm Saturday 09:30am - 1:00pm
CHATTERIS COMMUNITY CHURCH
Worship Services: Sundays 10.30 am at KEC, King Edward's Road, Chatteris
Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday 22nd September 10:30am Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
Wednesdays 7.30 pm (Please contact for details of venue)
Contact: Pastor Robert Read T: 01354 694393
TOOTSIE TUTORING
Private tuition in English and Maths for Children up to GCSE level.
Experienced teacher with B.Ed (Hons) All resources provided
Sibling discounts 129 High Street, Chatteris
01354 694835 or 07827 751083
Craft & Chat Monday morning Craft & Chat meet at
39, New Road from 10am to 12pm.
Bring along your craft to work on while you while you enjoy a cuppa and a chat.
Or just come long for a cuppa and a chat. All welcome.
CHATTERIS PARISH CHURCH Sunday Worship 8:00 am Holy Communion 9:00 am Catholic Mass 10:30 am Morning Worship + Children's Club Toddler Praise: Fridays at 1:15 pm term time
www.chatteris.org Visit our website for further information
about Chatteris Food Bank, Home Groups, Messy Church and Special Events.
Follow updates on our Facebook page. Diary Dates 14th Sept, 9:30 am - Messy Church
14th Sept, 7:00 pm - Music Society concert
28th Sept, 4:00 pm - BBQ
28th Sept, 7:00 pm Ceilidh (Barn Dance)
29th Sept, 10:30 am Harvest Sunday + lunch
6th Oct, 3:00 pm Pet Service
12 Oct, 9:30 am Messy Church
31st Oct 4 pm Children’s Light Party
3rd Nov, 3:00 pm Bereavement Service
9th Nov, 9:30 pm Messy Church
10th Nov, 2:30 pm RBL Remembrance Service
16 Nov, 10 am Christmas Craft & Food Fair
23 Nov, 4 pm Christmas Tree Festival
Craft & Lace Group We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the
month at the KEC, Room 2, 7-9 pm. New members & visitors
always welcome. Contact Fran McHenry on 01354 650630
Come and Be Heard
is a local group for anyone with hearing difficulties. We have around 20
members at our monthly meetings where we have a variety of speakers, a game of
bingo or a quiz.
Hearing Help visit twice a year to get your hearing aids checked out.
Support and advice is freely available.
We meet at Lyon’s Court on the last Friday of the month, 2.00pm - 4.00pm and could arrange transport for you.
If you would like to chat to someone, call Hilary on 01354 695317 to find out more.
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Tel: o1354 696326 Email:
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Hair
On the
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Chatteris
Cambs Tel: 01354695516
Traditional and alternative funerals and monumental services
Co-operative Funeralcare incorporating
J. H. Landin Funeral Service
The Friday Group, Salem Court, Chatteris - for people with early dementia and their carers
Our group is run entirely by volunteers who all have experience of dealing with people with dementia. We aim to provide support for sufferers of low to medium dementia and their carers in a loving, respectful and happy environment.
We are a very friendly group and meet every Friday from 10.00am to 3.00pm at Salem Court. A range of interesting, stimulating activities and entertainments take place and we have a two-course lunch all for just £6.50 for the day. We try to have two trips during the year. Carers can stay with the group or leave their loved ones in our care for a few hours and have some ‘me time’.
Introductions are made by the care agencies but you can just turn up or give us a call. Your first day is free! We would also love to hear from you if you can spare a few hours to help. It doesn't have to be every week!
Mike Hill 07910 557199 Anne Chambers 01354 740225
CHATTERIS GOOD COMPANIONS
Calling all over 50’s! Why not try our friendly club?
Our meetings are on the last Monday in the month (except Bank Holidays) at the WMC from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. There is always a cup of tea, a friendly chat and a raffle.
We extend a warm welcome to you to join us. If you have a transport problem, we may be able to help you in getting to the Meetings. For more information, contact the Secretary, Loreli Law. Her email address is:- [email protected]. and her contact number is 01354 693740.
Support for older people, their families and carers
· Free Confidential Information and Advice including: health, social care, housing, income & benefits, leisure activities and much more
· A range of Practical Services: Housework, gardening, handyperson
· Opportunities to Socialise. Day club at Lyons Court, sharing time with home visiting, volunteering
Tel: 0300 666 9860
2, Victoria Street, Chatteris, PE16 6AP Mon-Fri 10am - 3pm
Email: [email protected] www.ageukcap.org.uk
Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales
with registered charity no. 1165856
Private Tuition
Maths & English, Keystage 1 & 2
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Contact: Ruth Franklin
Tel: 01354 279779
Email: [email protected]
CYCLE COACHING FOR ALL ABILITIES TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS
ADULTS AND KIDS COACHING - WATTBIKE TESTING -
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Chatteris Town Council—Contact details Council Officers : Clerk, Mrs Joanna Melton, Financial Officer, Angela Papworth, Tel: 695166, 14 Church Lane, Chatteris, PE16 6JA,
e-mail [email protected], website: www.chatteristowncouncil.info
Birch Ward Cllr Ian Benney, T: 460334, 42 Wood Street,, Cllr Bill Haggata, T: 694822, 2 Hazel Close, Cllr Ian Taylor, T: 07712 778997, 19 Curlew Avenue The Mills Ward Cllr James Carney T: 692256, 10 Church Lane, Cllr Ann Hay T: 694265, 5 Millfield Close Cllr Julie Smith T: 694289, 161 London Road
Slade Lode Ward Cllr Astrid Charrier, T: , Chatteris, Cllr Alan Gowler, T: , 12a Station Street, Cllr Mark Petrou, T: , 29a London Road, Wenneye Ward Cllr Linda Ashley, T: 692666, 133 London Road, Cllr Florence Newell, T: 651001, 7 Turnbull Road, March, Cllr Peter Murphy, T: 692582, 12 Ash Grove
Chatteris Town Council
Chatteris Town - Annual Report (Year to 15th March 2019)
It has been a year of mixed fortunes for the Town Council with some projects making great strides while others seem to have
been thwarted at every turn.
On the plus side the Council is very proud of the progress at the Little Acre Fen Pocket Park with the area almost completed -
just the pond to create and the bund/hill to complete. The Council is also very heartened by the way the community has taken the
project to heart. A Friends of Little Acre Pocket Park group is in the process of being formed following a very successful family
planting day when hedging and dozens of donated trees were installed by willing volunteers.
Councillors have been working with consultants, business representatives and students on Growing Fenland – Chatteris, an
exciting project to create a masterplan for growth for the town. The plan will be used to bid for funding so the vision for the
future of the town can become a reality.
The youth club, funded by the Council, is becoming more and more successful thanks to new leader Joe Papworth.
The opening of the first Jack’s store in the country was welcomed and councillors are now pushing for more development on the
site.
On the negative side a 20 point letter to Barclays on why they should not close their Chatteris branch and how they could
mitigate the effects of the closure fell on deaf ears and the last bank in Chatteris will close in May.
Added to this is frustration that continued attempts to obtain a crossing in Wenny Road for the safety of children at Cromwell
Community College have been unsuccessful despite the plans to convert the school to the first 4 to 18 years school in the county.
The fight will, however, continue.
During the year the Council also:
Agreed to fund new Traffic Regulation Orders for parking and no parking areas in Huntingdon Road.
Funded new litter bins.
Agreed to launch a Green Dog Walkers scheme
Launched a shuttle bus service to Ely using the money given to FACT by the developers of the Tesco site.
Unfortunately the service was not well used but new services will shortly be operating.
Helped persuade FDC to allow Lloyds mobile bank to use Furrowfields Car Park.
Drew the MP’s attention to a lack of investment in Chatteris, a lack of development and poor promotion of the town.
Helped to organise another very successful Midsummer Festival despite record temperatures.
New features included a pamper evening and a foam canon.
Requested an appraisal of the Chatteris conservation area.
Improved security at the museum and council chambers to enable the museum to secure long term loans from the
British Museum.
Raised grave concerns about the impact on the A142 from future plans for sand and gravel extraction.
Agreed, if required, to help fund the Bikeability scheme.
Launched a new Town Council Facebook page.
Gave out grants totalling almost £3,000 to smaller organisations in the town whilst also supporting larger organisations
such as the Christmas Lights, the King Edward Centre, In Bloom and the Museum.
Organised and funded the ever popular Summer Fun shows in August.
Marked the end of World War I by joining the national commemorations “Battles Over” and lighting the beacon.
Agreed to join with neighbouring parishes in the push for better bus services.
Asked the police to look into problems with ASB by motorcyclists and parking issues.
Made recommendations on disabled parking bay applications.
The Mayor and Clerk met with County Officers to discuss a new transport strategy for Fenland.
Supported FDC’s suggestions for improvements to Furrowfields Car Park to cut down on ASB driving.
Received regular updates from Fenland District Council.
Helped to fund two reading schemes.
Supported the creation of new Footpath 32.
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Complained about overgrown footpaths and open spaces.
Worked with Cromwell Community College to ensure the future of the All Weather Pitch.
Councillors attended planning training, a local councils’ conference and a meeting to discuss
The Council
Cllr Bill Haggata was re-elected Mayor for a third term in May 2018 and represented the Council at all the events in Chatteris he
was invited to attend. He also attended many events outside the town not to mention many meetings about the future of
Chatteris. Cllr James Carney was re-elected Deputy Mayor for a third term and supported the Mayor.
To date this year there have been 11 meetings of the full council plus an extra ordinary meeting and shown below is the number
of meetings Councillors attended. Several members also attended monthly meetings of the planning and leisure working groups
and councillors represented the Council on numerous outside bodies.
L Ashley 9 I Benney 9 K Patterson 7 P Murphy 10
A Carney 4 J Carney 7 J Smith 12 F Newell 11
A Hay 10 W Haggata 12 I Taylor 8
As a result of non-attendance Cllr J Burrow was disqualified from the Council but his position was not filled as there was less
than six months until the elections.
Planning: The Council’s planning working group and the Council made recommendations to
Fenland District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council on 78 new and revised
planning applications (a reduction on previous years).
Leisure: The leisure working group has been very busy with the Little Acre Fen Pocket Park project, implementing suggestions
raised in the town/community plan, planning the annual town meeting, the community bus project and the Church meadow
project. Up until his retirement they also communicated regularly with Mr Bob Ollier (FDC’s open spaces manager) to discuss
the maintenance of and improvements to recreation grounds and green spaces in the town.
Open Forum: The Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of every month and the first 15 minutes are an Open Forum for
members of the public to raise issues. Matters raised during the year have included:
Concerns about empty shops in the High Street.
A request for a zebra crossing outside Cromwell Community College.
The lack of a consistent policy on upvc windows in the conservation area and in listed buildings.
Traders hoping to open a new tea room.
Concerns about FACT and the use of the Tesco money for a bus service.
The unfairness of charity shops not paying business rates.
Problems of motorbikes and quad bikes illegally accessing land and riding in a dangerous manner through the town.
The Speakers: Speakers at Council, leisure and planning meetings have included:
Sgt Richard Lugg, PCSO Dawn Rae and Pc Jacob Reeves of the Neighbourhood Policing
on local policing, local issues and a new way of reporting to Councils.
Cllr David Mason, FDC portfolio holder for growth on the Market Towns Masterplan.
Mrs Liz Fox, business manager at Cromwell Community College, on safeguarding the future of the All Weather Pitch.
Mr Bob Ollier, former FDC parks and open spaces manager.
Cllrs Will Sutton, Maureen Davies and Mr Graham Chappell seeking the Council’s support for a joint LHI bid for a
safety barrier along the Sixteen Foot Bank road (the request was turned down as there were more pressing issues in the
town).
Postmaster Mr Satish Karia, his wife and the area sales manager for the Post Office on the services the Post Office can
offer with the imminent closure of the last bank.
Officers: The Council continues to employ two part-time members of staff (the Clerk and the Financial Officer) as the
maintenance work is now carried out by contractors.
The Financial Officer prepared the final accounts and annual governance statement for the annual audit which was passed with
no issues raised. She also administered the accounts as per the financial regulations, updated the financial regulations, advised on
the precept, prepared the budget, undertook a financial review, organised contracts and re-invested the Council’s assets.
The Clerk carried out the wishes of councillors, continued to administer the allotments, organised the Summer Fun events and
helped to organise the Midsummer Festival, oversaw the work on the pocket park, recorded meetings, acted as an intermediary
between councils and passed on residents’ concerns to the relevant authorities.
For more information on the Council visit the website www.chatteristowncouncil.info
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COME AND LEARN MORE in CHATTERIS (FORMERLY CHATTERIS WEA)
Following WEA's handling of internal affairs, both Nationally and Regionally, and now their demand that all
Cambridgeshire branches should more than double their course fees to students due to the loss of grants, we, as
Chatteris Branch, have withdrawn totally from WEA.
From now on we will operate independently as CALM in CHATTERIS.
(CALM = COME AND LEARN MORE IN CHATTERIS)
We have planned an outline for TWO courses per year for the next two years.
These will comprise 10 x 1.5 hour sessions or an approximate of this in the Autumn and Spring terms, but no
course in the summer term. This is exactly as we have done under the WEA umbrella for many years.
We are excited to announce that we have entered a contract with MARINA BURRELL MA, Med, PGCE for our
Autumn 2019 term. Many of you will remember her from her recent outstanding course on “Russians and the
Russian Culture in the USSR through the Witness's Eyes: the Cold War” This was very popular and Marina is a very
enthusiastic and engaging lecturer. She has worked in the Baltic States, Hungary, GDR, Holland, the USA, UK and
Kazakhstan. We are lucky to have her in Chatteris.
This Autumn she will talk about THE COLLAPSE OF THE USSR: ITS CAUSES AND AFTERMATH. The course is based
on the lecturer's first-hand experience from growing up and living in the Soviet Union and is illustrated with period
artefacts and video materials. It includes discussions on current affairs and helps relate Russia's recent past to the
present.
Classes start on WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER FROM 10.00am until 12 noon, for 8 weeks.
We meet at THE KING EDWARD CENTRE, KING EDWARD ROAD CHATTERIS,PE16 6NG,
as before, where there is free parking.
WE HAVE KEPT THE COST DOWN TO £50, WHICH IS GOOD VALUE.
There is a warm welcome awaiting you and your friends, and tea and coffee are available.
DO COME!
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Tea Lights
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07815 747390
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Chatteris U3A
Research Illustrates that U3A has a positive, cost-effective and sustainable impact on the wellbeing and future of retired people in the UK. Membership is open to all who are reducing their working career or who have ceased full time employment. Therefore, qualification for joining is defined by this period of life rather than a particular age. Interest Groups, covering a fantastic range of topics and activities, are formed by the members for the members. The Chatteris Group organise a incredible scope of local activities within the town plus trips/theatre events where travel facilities are also arranged. Our aim is to enjoy life, have fun and continue learning. For more information you can attend an open meeting at the King Edward Centre on the third Thursday of the month from 10.00am until 12.00am, telephone 07716 858286 and/or visit our website at https://u3asites.org.uk/chatteris
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King Edward Road
For details phone Sarah on
07425 156890 or
JUST TURN UP!
Tuesday’s in Chatteris
at
9.30am, 11.30am,
5.30pm & 7.30pm
in the Bricstan Room
(next to the Parish Church)
For details phone Georgina on
01354 694234 or
JUST TURN UP!
‘Be slim for life’
‘The Library Presents’
We’re back, and we are delighted that
Chatteris is involved again this season.
On Saturday 9th November at 7pm
Time & Again Theatre Company will
visit the library to present
‘Greyhounds’. Suitable for: Adults and
Young People (12+ yrs). Tickets: £7
standard, £4/£5 concessions. Licensed
bar. On Saturday 23rd November at
7pm Northern Rascals showcase their
dance and drama show ‘The
Mesmerist’ Suitable for: Families with
children aged (6+ yrs). Tickets: £4 per
person, £14 Family Saver. Finally, on
Saturday 30th November, Two
wonderful lantern making workshops
will be held at 10.30am and 1.30pm
with artist Sibylle Hutter. Each
workshop will be two hours long and
then at 4pm participants from both
workshops will come together to
display their lanterns as part of the
Chatteris Christmas light switch on
celebrations. Tickets: £5 standard,
£2.50 concessions. Suitable for:
Families with children aged (3+ yrs).
The see the full programme and to
purchase tickets please visit:
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/arts
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Nail Trimming, Corns, Callus, In Growing Nails, Athletes Foot
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SPICE LOUNGE Exclusive Indian Cuisine Special Night - every Tuesday
Starter, Main Dish, Side Dish
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Take away orders 15% discount on orders over £15 on collection only
Free delivery on orders over £15
within 6 miles Open 12 - 2pm. 5.30 - 11pm
7 days a week including Bank Holidays
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THE GREEN-FINGERED HANDYMAN
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News from the Library
Following a busy summer with a bumper number of children completing our Space Chase Reading challenge, The Library is continuing to offer some great events for young and old. On September 18th at 2:30 we have Rob Morris local professional photographer giving us some tips on how to improve our own amateur photographs . The event is aimed at the over 50’s and its free with a voluntary donation for refreshments. Baby and toddler rhyme times are beginning again after the school holiday break and these run on Thursdays during term time 10.30-11.30 –please pop into the library for full details. Little ones can come along with their parent or carer for a fun time of rhymes and can they can borrow and return their books. The earlier session is aimed at babies from birth to 18mths and then from 18mths to 5 years. Our regular monthly Saturday story time starts at 10.30. The October theme is “Room on the broom” and the whole family is welcome to come along. It’s on the third Saturday of the month . Let the library know you are coming so we know how many to expect as we often do some simple craft activity as well as listen to stories. Don’t forget we also run Lego club for children on the first Saturday of the month at 10:30 – cost is 50 p per child and there is no need to book. As always, please call in if you need more details. Following on from a very successful Theatre Stars workshop last year we again welcome Vicky Mason and her team for a young people’s acting workshop for children on October 21st The day after that (October 22nd ) we will be holding a Junior craft club session for youngsters to try out new things to make. This begins at 2.30-4pm. Again pop into the library for details.
The Friends of Chatteris Library (FROLIC)
FROLIC) is holding a coffee morning starting at 10am on Saturday 28th September. The venue is the Vermuyden Room in the Library and in addition to some appetising home made cakes teas and coffee there will also be a book sale. The previous coffee morning held in June was a great success. Thank you to the people who came to support it and the businesses such as the Old Bakery Tea rooms who donated cakes. Frolic supports the library in many ways, by helping out at library events and by supporting the library initiatives such as the Children’s summer reading challenge. This year Frolic will be presenting prizes to children who have, in the judges’ opinion. produced the best book review for their age group. If you would like to find out more about what we do/ join Frolic or you would as a business like to sponsor any of
the events we run, Please get in contact. Telephone the Chairperson, Kath, on 01354 692768.
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Tel: 696260 Outside Catering Buffets- Parties, Weddings, Funerals, Corporate.
Monthly A La Carte Dinner Evenings.
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Tel. (01354) 693785
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Chatteris Community Archive
Chatteris Community Archive contains a wealth of photographs of Chatteris from past times right up to the present. Some of the views of Chatteris have changed a great deal with old buildings that have been demolished and new buildings going up. Take a look – the whole collection is on line along with some interesting bits of Chatteris history. www.chatteris.ccan.co.uk. If you have some old photos of the town or residents from years ago please don’t throw them away. They can be up-loaded to our website .– the instructions are there and easy to follow. The archive is for the whole community to enjoy. If you have some up to date photos of the town or social events run by clubs or groups- we would love to have these too. We will once again be publishing a Chatteris Calendar for 2020 – It will be on sale from November. If you would like a copy please call in to the Old Bakery Tea rooms on Market Hill. There will be a limited number of 50 produced. Here’s a photo from our collection: Wilderspins - now the site of Chatteris Garage on the corner of High Street and New Road.
Chatteris based qualified celebrant providing religious & non-religious funeral, memorial & scattering of ashes services as well as pre-need arrangements. Also available for wedding, renewal of
Chatteris Walking Football Aimed for people who have attained the age of 50+ and still have the desire to act like teenagers and play football. It is a gentle way to play the sport as running and physical contact are disallowed, hence the title ‘Walking Football’. We put fun high on the agenda, divide players on the day into two teams that are as evenly matched as possible, and play with a suitable amount of banter/teasing to complement. After the game we put the kettle on for a hot drink with biscuits and even more banter. We meet every Monday morning at the Chatteris Town Football Ground on West Street at 10.00am. We do not supply boots and/or kit, however, any clothing or trainers/boots you have are acceptable as we play on an outside pitch. You are welcome to come and observe or to participate in a session to see if this is suitable for you. For further details find us on Facebook (Walking Football - March and Chatteris) or contact Steve Wright on 07768 197279.
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Traditional Sunday Lunch from 12.30 Special evenings & menu details on our website
email: [email protected]
Richard Holmes DipFA 2plan Wealth Management
Independent Financial Adviser Investments - Pensions - Life Assurance
Please contact me to arrange an appointment.
Tel: 01354 692606 Mob: 07889 729172 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.richardholmes.2plan.com 2plan wealth management Ltd is authorised & regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It is on the FCA register (www.fca.gov.uk) reference 461598
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The AGM on Wednesday 12th June was held at The Honest John and was again very well attended. All Officers of the Committee agreed to stand and were re-elected for another year with the exception of Alan Halmshaw who resigned as Switch-On Manager and Vice Chair, roles now being filled by Sarah Price. Alan was thanked for the excellent job he had done for several years and good wishes were conveyed for the potential of a kidney transplant. The Chairman, Chris Savill, in his report, thanked all the volunteers for their continued support. Particularly reference was made to the efforts of the telehandler provider and driver David Jackson, who after 10 years of service has decided that he can no longer commit the necessary time. The benefit of his contribution, and that of Robert Smith before him, became apparent when the costs of training, new safety equipment and the hire of a cherry-picker were identified as in excess of £4500. Sarah Price was also thanked for her work in completing the complex applications now required for attaching fittings to street lights. The accounts were approved and Treasurer, Reg Tibbitts, announced that, due to two very generous donations, the cost of training and the safety equipment had been covered. ENVELOPES WILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED THIS YEAR BUT THERE WILL BE MORE COLLECTION POINTS AVAILABLE IN THE TOWN CENTRE. Erection of the lights will be commencing on Saturday 19th October and will continue on Saturdays and Sundays through to the Switch-On night. Volunteers are always needed and can give as little or as much time as they can spare – no technical skills required. The 2019 Switch-On is planned for Saturday 30th November and this year is the turn of Glebelands Primary School to nominate a pupil to assist Santa. Santa will again be setting up his grotto at T Payne & Co at 6 High Street. If you would like to help in any way, assist with fund raising, make donations or keep yourself abreast of events visit the website www.chatterischristmaslights.co.uk or Contact Chris Savill on 07528 596281.
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Chatteris Morning WI
The group meets on the second Friday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the King Edward Centre. We also hold regular Friday Coffee Mornings and Lunches. We have a membership of 40 plus and visitors are always wel-come. A craft morning is held on the first Friday of each month from 10.30 till 12 noon at a member’s house. For more details contact President Mrs Jan Avenell on 01354 693150. So far this year members have enjoyed several very good speakers, including, Christine Jones and her Therapy Dog, Veronica Bennett talking about local National Trust Properties, Maureen Rispin who told us all about how Sandring-ham Women’s Institute was established and Seamus from Emmaus who spoke passionately about the homeless and read some of his poetry. I think you’ll agree that’s quite diverse. Members have also had a trip to see “Calendar Girls”, a coach trip to Sandringham House and Gardens and a visit to Cromer to see a show with a fish and chip sup-per on the way home. We have also had several lunches and raised a lot of money for local charities with our coffee mornings. Not bad going I think. The President hosted her delectable afternoon tea in August, raising money for Askham House in Doddington, for their interaction project, and members and committee then took a well-earned rest before starting back afresh in September. We will be having a welcome back Beetle Drive and Social on September 13th and we will hear from Hannah Padfield NFU about “Field to Fork” at our meeting on October 11th. During September, October and November we will be running our fundraising coffee mornings and enjoying our lunches. (Check dates in the diary on the back page of Centrepoint)
Chatteris Independent Funeral Services
25A High Street Chatteris PE16 6BG
Tel: 01354 696740 24 Hours
Professional and caring service
Chatteris Cromwell Thursday Badminton Club
We are a friendly group of adult players. We meet every Thursday at the Cromwell School sports hall between 7.30 and 9.15pm.
If you are interested in playing then please contact Simon on 01354 693525 to get more details.
Marc James Accredited Local Counsellor
Providing safe professional support for;
Anxiety Anger Issues Assertiveness Bereavement Bullying Confidence Depression Domestic Low Mood Self-Esteem OCD Relationships Survivors of Abuse Stress Traumatic events Life Balance
Call for confidential enquiries;
07443 909186 01354 669958
www.jamestherapies.co.uk email: [email protected]
Pilates classes at the Chatteris Osteopaths.
Specialising in Injuries and Women’s Health.
Daytime and Evening
Classes.
Sophie 07870 589824
St Peter & St Paul Parish Church - Craft Fair
Saturday, 16th November 2019 at St. Peter & St. Paul Parish Church, Chatteris.
Between 10.00am - 2.00pm up to 35 tables selling various Crafts, Foodstuffs & Christmas Gifts, plus a raffle.
Refreshments will be on sale - and will comprise of Bacon Rolls, Cakes, Tea, Coffee & Soft Drinks
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Read Easy March and Chatteris Helping people learn to read. One-to-one Free Friendly Flexible Fun!
If you know someone who wants to learn to read, please contact: Louise Aldridge via the Cambridgeshire County Council Contact Centre: 0345 0455225
or e-mail: [email protected]
WELLY
WEARERS
Country Store
Designer Country Clothing and Equestrian Supplies
Joules clothing for all along with gifts and equestrian items
PLUS coffee and cakes!
OPENING HOURS Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sat: 9.00am - 1.00pm
Wed, Sun and Bank Holidays: CLOSED Wenny House, Iretons Way,
Chatteris PE16 6UZ Tel: 01354 692171 • Mob: 07787 504452 Email: [email protected]
www.wellywearers.co.uk
Instant Mobility We supply new & used Mobility
Scooters. We also supply parts, batteries & servicing for all makes of Mobility
Scooters. See me at the following markets: St Ives, Royston, Ely, Whittlesey
& Chatteris (last Friday of the month).
Please contact me on 07979 782411 or 01354 694342
Email: [email protected]
Honeysome Rd, Chatteris PE16 6RZ
* Domestic Heating Oil
* Oil Tank Replacement Service
* Oil Boiler Servicing & Repairs
Call us Free on 0800 083 7863
Chatteris Music Society Proudly present a return visit by Hertfordshire Chamber Orchestra on Saturday 14th September at St Peter and Paul Church Chatteris commencing at 7.00pm Tickets £12.50 if ordered (and paid) in advance or £15 on the door. Available from Stephen Parr. Telephone: 01354 693160 Please visit our web site - Chatteris Music Society.org.uk for future events and for details of membership.
Chatteris - Past, Present and Future
We are the Civic Society for Chatteris, looking after both the natural and historic built environment in the town.
Many people do not know about what the society does, or indeed, why. Most towns in England have a civic society
of one type or other. The aims of CPPF are varied, and include monitoring the high standards of planning of new
builds, conservation of historic buildings and, more recently, the introduction of more blue plaques in Chatteris.
The committee receives information about planning applications and will challenge any that we deem to be not in
keeping with the heritage value of the town. We believe that it is important that there is an independent viewpoint
on what happens to our town and raise concerns where necessary. We champion the historical value of Chatteris,
and are presently looking to install more blue plaques that celebrate this history of the people and places. If you
would like to know more, or join the society, please visit our Facebook page, or email committee@chatteris-
civic.org.uk.
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Chatteris Town
Butchers
16 Park Street Chatteris PE16 6AF
01354 694861 / 07883021942
ANYONE FOR TENNIS?
Chatteris St. Peter's Tennis Club is a friendly, thriving Club which offers excellent facilities and a warm welcome to everyone. Located in St. Peter's Drive, just off New Road in Chatteris, the Club has four hard tennis courts, two of which also have floodlights enabling year round play. In addition, there is a Clubhouse for members' use, toilets and ample parking. The Club offers both social tennis and league matches for competitive players. With organised weekly club sessions and several Club tournaments during the year, members new and old, are welcome to join the Club and experience tennis in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Club nights are Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm and from 10am on Sunday mornings. Social tennis is also played on Thursday afternoons at 2pm. These afternoons are fun; a regular group play and really welcome new faces. However, life isn't just about the tennis! Chatteris Tennis Club has a busy social scene too, with events throughout the year including BBQ’s, Quiz Nights, Halloween ‘Monster Smash’ event, Open Tennis Weekends and ten-pin bowling evenings. For further information on the Club please phone 01354 695014 or visit www.chatteristennis.com
Community Defibrillators for Chatteris We were very pleased to be able to erect our second Community Defibrillator in July, at the Emanuel Church, East Park Street. This replaces the one that was 'stolen' from the church grounds late last year. This time it has been placed in a more prominent position, making it easier to be seen from the road and more accessible when needed. Funding for this unit came from a number of sources; Our Mothers Day afternoon tea, where over 40 people came together to celebrate; Selling squares to win a donated hamper; door donations at events; and two extremely generous donations from The Emanuel Church and the King Edwards Centre Bowls Club. We were lucky enough to secure a place in the Jacks Supports programme for this quarter, giving us a instant donation of £250. Voting continues in Jacks until September 8th, when we may be able to secure a further donation to our funds. We are up against three other very worthy groups, so wish them all the best with their projects. Don't forget to 'push our button'. Funding for our third Defibrillator, which we hope to purchase before the end of the year, continues. We held an art exhibition and sale at the Bricstan Rooms in July, where 12 local artists exhibited over 100 pieces of art-work. Several pieces were sold. We made over £300 at this event. After discussion with the artists we plan to hold this event again, next year. As part of Jacks Supports we held a tombola sale at the store in August, and we have two further Afternoon Teas booked. Sunday September 22nd will be our Late Summer Tea. and Sunday November 24th will be our 'Not quite Christmas' Tea. Tickets for both are available to purchase; £7.00 adults. £5.00 under 16's. Vegetarian, Vegan and Dairy free food can be provided, please state when booking. If you or your group would like to run an event on our behalf to help continue our fundraising, or are considering purchasing your own Defibrillator for your office or housing estate, we would be more than happy to help you with any planning and ideas. You can follow us on our Facebook page; Community Defibrillators for Chatteris; our website e-voice.org.uk/chatterisdefibrillators; email us on [email protected] or telephone 01354 691256
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SARAH @ BRIANS
Gents Hairdressing
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Thursday 8.30 to 5pm
Friday - 8.30 to 6pm
Saturday - 8.00 to 3pm
Telephone 07939 162281
HOUSDENS OUTSIDE CATERERS
12, PROSPECT WAY, CHATTERIS TEL: 01354 693775
WEDDINGS, B.B.Q.’s, PARTIES. CATERING EQUIPMENT HIRE
Email [email protected] Or www.chatteriscateringhire.co.uk
Over 25 years experience
Wall and Floor Tiling Specialists
Alan Dickens For a free, no obligation, quotation call
Tel: 01354 692339 Mobile: 07971 623013
BESPOKE BEDROOMS
Fitted Bedroom
Specialists Tel. Chatteris 693392
PIANO and THEORY LESSONS Chatteris
Associated Board Registered Beginners to Grade 8
All Ages Welcome Also Available for Accompanying
John de Groot Ltd.
01354 278569 or 07812 853246
Chatteris Branch Royal British Legion
Members are reminded that Branch meetings take place on the SECOND Monday of each month (Except August). 19:30 at The Working Men's Club. Regular attendance by more members would be appreciated, it is then possible to arrange speakers & entertainment.
The September Branch meeting, we will be welcoming Bill Welbourne from Fenland Aviation Museum to give a talk & slide presentation. Monday Sept 9th @ 7:30pm. The RAF Memorial planned for Chatteris is well under way. In 2018, during the Centenary year of the formation of the Royal Air Force, a consortium of local organisations, led by the Chatteris Royal British Legion began planning a permanent memorial for the planes & crew who came down within Chatteris during WW2 - A total of seven aircraft have so far been researched. A GoFundMe page was set up & grants applied for. The initial figure aimed for was £5000. This was to cover the cost of a stone, transportation, groundworks, signage & associated costs. So far £3,500 has been acquired from various sources. There is currently a funding source still open. The Jacks Store in Town has a scheme where applications for projects are submitted & reviewed. Four local projects are then shortlisted as worthy causes & each receive £250. Having already secured the £250, we would now urge shoppers to help us secure the extra £500 by voting for the project. Past the checkouts is a push-button voting column & the RAF Memorial Project is button number 4. The GoFundMe page is still active for online donations or alternatively, pledges can be made directly into the project bank account: RAF Memorial Chatteris Group / Sort Code: 30 95 45 / Account Number: 31314060 The stone for the memorial has been chosen & is currently sitting in Wales, ready for transportation when everything is in
place to take delivery. A 3 tonne glacial boulder, height 1.45m, width 1.8 m. Face height for the plaque is 900mm and face
width is 900mm, with an information board next to the memorial. The Commemorative plaque will be created by the
apprenticeship team at Stainless Metalcraft & will record - Type of Aircraft, Aircraft Number & Date of Crash. All other details
will be provided on the information board.
Veterans Breakfast. Following on from the success of the first one, held in June, the Branch are planning another Veterans Breakfast. Anyone who
has served in any of HM Armed Forces is welcome to come along for a Full English Breakfast, good company & a raffle. Price
per person £4.95. Saturday September 14th at 10am at The Old Bakery Tea Room on Market Hill. Booking in advance via
Norman Larke or The Old Bakery 696260
www.facebook.com/groups/ChatterisRBL/ http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/chatteris The Youth section are always looking for new members, aged between 12-17. Youth contact: Becky Cooper: [email protected] Full details about Branch activities can be found in the Branch newsletter, available from Norman Larke 01354 694375, OR on the FaceBook page or website.www.facebook.com/groups/ChatterisRBL/ http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/chatteris
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KING EDWARD COMMUNITY CENTRE
AVAILABLE FOR RECEPTIONS * PARTIES * CONFERENCES * TRAINING EVENTS * FAIRS - FULLY LICENSED FOR INFORMATION TELEPHONE 01354 692658
OR VISIT www.kingedwardcentre.org.uk
PETER PAN PRE–SCHOOL
Daily in term – time
Mrs Amanda Holmes
01354 693432
L.L. DANCE &
PERFORMING ARTS Mondays & Fridays
Mrs L. Hodson 07738 787438
U3A—Art Classes 4th Mondays 1.30 – 3.30pm
Ted Croucher 01354 691256
CHATTERIS TOWN BAND Monday, 8.00pm
Phil Brown 07818 030573
TUESDAY MORNING GROUP Tuesdays 10am
Ann Grainger 01354 694804
YOGA Tuesdays & Thursdays 10.00 - 11.30am
Steve Shortland Tel: 01354 741317
U3A Table Tennis Tuesday, 10.00am
Ken Robson, 01354 741592
KARATE for CHILDREN Tuesdays 5 - 6.30pm
Lee Nash, Adrenaline Martial Arts
01954 211682
Chatteris & Dist. Rainbows Tuesday evening 1st Chatteris Guides Tuesday evening
3rd Chatteris Brownies Wednesday evening 6th Chatteris Brownies Thursday evening
3rd Chatteris Rainbows Wednesday evening
Linda Tilbrook
District Commissioner Tel: 07394 290359
E-mail: [email protected]
Love Pilates
Wednesday 10.30—11.30
Liz Dolman 07768 155278
W.E.A. Lecture series
Wednesdays 10am (Not summer Term)
Elaine Rosenthal 01354 692433
Youth Group 10 -13 year olds Alternate Wednesdays 6.15 - 8.00
Joe Papworth 0782 1770913
CHATTERIS CRAFT AND LACE
3rd Thurs 7.00 - 9pm
Fran McHenry 01354 650630
U3A Genealogy 1st Thursdays 10.00-12.00
Georgina Plumb 01354 694234
SHORT MAT BOWLS
Thursdays 2.00pm (Not Summer Term)
Enquires to Ken Barber 01354 669271
Chatteris U3A 3rd Thursday 10.00am
John Davis
07716 858286
CHATTERIS WOMEN’S
INSTITUTE 2nd Thursday 7pm
Dorothy Davies 695664
Allgood School of Dance
Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings
Elaine 07710 539571
CHATTERIS MORNING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.
2nd Friday 10am
Jan Avenell
01354 693150
COMMUNITY CINEMA
2nd Saturday each month
Contact: 07759 049619 for reservations
or further information.
Chatteris Community Church Sundays 10.30 - 12.00
Robert Read 694393
The groups listed below are open to all and new recruits are welcome - Please telephone the listed contact person for further information
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The Chatteris Diary
Sunday Rides leave at 9.00am* from The Sportsman, Chatteris.
Group Rides for all abilities - Ladies Only Rides – Kids Coaching
[email protected] www.chatteriscyclingclub.com
Find us on Facebook: chatteriscyclingclub (community group)
Looking to join a local running club?
Free beginner run session every Tuesday
helping you go from couch to 5k.
3 club training sessions weekly for those already running from 5k distance onwards.
Membership is £35 for the year and you can sign up as an England Athletics athlete for an extra £15, you get a profile, discount on races
and sports goodies. All our club sessions are free to members.
We have a licensed Coach in Running Fitness and two run leaders, a committee and 40 plus
members. Head to the website to find out more
www.bodymoderunningclub.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
SEP
2 Women’s Section RBL - Harvest Festival
3 Mothers Union Meeting 2pm Bricstan Hall
6 Chatteris Morning WI - Craft Morning
9 RBL - Branch Meeting –Speaker: Bill Wellbourne – Fenland Aviation Museum
13 Chatteris Morning WI - Welcome Back Beetle Drive & Social
14 RBL - Veteran Breakfast
22 Community Defibrillators ‘Late Summer ‘ Afternoon Tea 3-5 pm King Ed Centre
27 Come & Be Heard—Street Pride
27 Chatteris Morning WI - Coffee Morning
30 Good Companions - Birthday Party 1 - 4:30pm WMC (booking required)
OCT
1 Mothers Union Meeting 2pm Bricstan Hall
4 Chatteris Morning WI – Craft Morning
7 Women’s Section RBL - Social Evening
11 Chatteris Morning WI – Field To Fork – Hannah Padfield NFU
14 RBL - Branch Meeting – Speaker: Mark Twigge
19 & 20 Christmas Lights Erection – 8.00 am at the Light Store, King Edward Road
25 Come & Be Heard - Chatteris Archives
25 Chatteris Morning WI – Lunch
26 & 27 Christmas Lights Erection – 8.00 am at the Light Store, King Edward Road
28 Good Companions - Old Girls Behaving Badly 2:30-4:30pm WMC
NOV
1 Chatteris Morning WI – Craft Morning
2 & 3 Christmas Lights Erection – 8.00 am at the Light Store, King Edward Road
4 Women’s Section RBL - Supper in aid of the Poppy Appeal
5 Mothers Union Meeting 2pm Bricstan Hall
8 Chatteris Morning WI – Elections and Social
9 Christmas Lights Erection – 8.00 am at the Light Store, King Edward Road
10 Remembrance Sunday
11 RBL - Branch Meeting AGM
16 & 17 Christmas Lights Erection – 8.00 am at the Light Store, King Edward Road
22 Chatteris Morning WI – Coffee Morning
23 & 24 Christmas Lights Erection – 8.00 am at the Light Store, King Edward Road
24 Community Defibrillators ‘Not quite Xmas ‘ Afternoon Tea 3-5 pm King Ed Centre
29 Come & Be Heard - Members Christmas Lunch and entertainment
30 Christmas Lights Switch On - 4:30pm
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