Isleham Informer Autumn Edition Issue 81 October

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1 Isleham Informer Autumn Edition Issue 81 October The 1st Isleham Cubs In February st Isleham Cub pack had a change of leadership. It was looking like the group would close, however a couple of willing volunteers stepped forward, our names are Sam Wilson & Kelly Jones. Since we took over the Cub Pack we have worked tirelessly to make a program that is fun, educational and engaging for all. Our group currently stands at 25 cubs, two permanent leaders and a fantastic parent helper base too. From February to July as a pack, we achieved 7 activity babes and 2 challenges awards - there are 6 challenge awards, once all 6 are earned, the Cub will be presented with their Chief Scout s Silver Award. We asked our Cubs to write about some of the most memorable activities from last term for you read about. They have worked in their Sixes (small groups) to complete their writings. Green Six - Scientists Badge On our science badge we tested celery with food dye but the experiment didn t work properly. Then we made structures out of marshmallows and pasta. After that the Cubs raced balloon rockets and had a great time. Finally we made lava lamp bottles out of oil, water and food colouring. We have some Cubs that have just moved up from beavers and they are really looking forward to doing this badge too. Yellow Six - Human Hungry Hippos Our Cub Pack really enjoyed making hungry hippo boards. First we painted boards multiple colours and we designed logos to go on it and then we screwed on four wheels. Our board had a super hippo on it and it was very cool. After that we put on our crash helmets and we went to get the balls we really enjoyed it. By doing this we have all earned our DIY badge. Red Six - District Cub Camp Our Cub group was invited to stay at Bradfield combust for the newmarket district Cub camp in May. We took part in lots of activities such as: shooting, archery, fire lighting and woodwork. It was an amazing experience and we won the cup camp trophy! White Six - SeaLife Sleepover In Cubs we went to Hunstanton sea life centre for a sleepover it was so so so fun!! We saw lots of fish from a starfish to a giant turtle. We also saw caymans and snakes. At night we slept all around the Ray tank. On the Sunday we went beachcombing to learn about litter and pollution and lots of others found mermaid purses on the beach. We all look forward to another term of fun activities, this term we will be focusing on our village and the local area, we ll be working on a project for Help Our Heroes and hopefully we will be celebrating Christmas as a local community. We thank you all for you continued support. Sam & Kelly. Congratulations Wayne! Hopefully you all managed to see some of Prince Harry s third Invictus Games in Toronto, members of the UK Armed Forces team who, despite suffering life-changing physical and mental injuries on the front line, competed with 16 other nations on the sports field. The stamina and energy shown by these athletes was truly inspiring and we are proud and excited to to see Steel Bones Trustee Wayne Harrod win a silver medal at this amazing challenge! Former Colour Sergeant Wayne Harrod left the Army in 2011 after a 25 year career. He worked hard with the support of various charities to start a new career as a gardener and now feels the time is right to take on another challenge. His new passion for cycling led to his selection for the Invictus Games CLUBS NEWS PARISH NEWS EVENTS SPOTLIGHT FEATURE 1

2 Notes from The Editor My grandma always said that as you get older time goes faster and it seems she was right. No sooner than the children have gone back to school than autumn is upon us, and the shops are full of Christmas cards. This year the Parish Council is looking even further forward, and on 14th October there we be an opportunity for villagers to join together to plant hundreds of daffodil bulbs at the four entries to the village. They should give pleasure for years to come. Also do remember that the clocks go back on Sunday 29th October. from Christopher Goodwins...OUR EXCELLENT CO-OP We are so fortunate in having such an excellent Co-op here in Isleham! Without exception, the Staff members are kind and polite, and extremely helpful. The range of items is amazingly good for such a small store, and all credit to Ray Goodwin for its management. I would also like to thank the Co-op for allowing us to have a FOODBANK box available, and to mention that Isleham folk have been extremely generous in supporting it for so many years. Sadly, the Foodbank is still absolutely necessary, and there are so many people who still rely upon your generosity. So - thank you, folks!

3 Isleham Informer The Isleham Informer is published six times a year, every other month. CONTACTS Advertising Emma Joy-Staines T: E: emmajoystaines@yahoo.co.uk Design & layout Lisa Alderson T: E: lisa@laconsult.co.uk Features Glenda Preece T: E: gjpreece@aol.com Distribution Fred Preece T: Published by Isleham Parish Council Printed by Gipping Press NEXT ISSUE: Published December 2017 (dependent on staffing). The deadline for all editorial and advertising is 10th November 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. Useful Information Mobile Library Arrive Depart 2nd Wednesday Church Street 12.15pm 1.00pm 3rd Thursday Mill Street 3.15pm 4.15pm 4th Wednesday Church St 9.45am 10.10am Useful phone numbers Emergency for Police, Fire, Ambulance Police (Non-emergency) Accident & Casualty (Addenbrooke s) Addenbrooke s Hospital (Cambridge) Newmarket Hospital West Suffolk Hospital (Bury St Edmunds) Staploe Medical Centre (Soham) - Appointments Prescriptions & Dispensary Enquiries, Home Visits, Emergencies Minor Treatment Centre, Ely NHS Direct (for advice) GP Out-Of-Hours (non-emergency) Electricity Emergencies Gas Emergencies Anglian Water Leaks hour Social Services - office hours out of hours emergency Refuse Collection RSPCA Cruelty line Citizens Advice Bureau...Ely Mildenhall Newmarket District Councillor: Derrick Beckett Parish Council Clerk: Richard Liddington MP: Lucy Frazer... lucy.frazer.mp@parliament.uk Karen s Grooming All your pet s grooming requirements on your doorstep Dates for Your Diary If there is anything you would like included here for future issues: contact Glenda Preece, T: E: gjpreece@aol.com. REGULARS Tuesdays: Coffee Morning at the Social Centre, 9am noon October Mon 2nd Parish Council The Beeches, 7.15pm Fri 6th IYFC Bingo The Beeches, 7 for 7.30pm Sat 7th W.I AUTUMN FAIR The Beeches, 2pm Wed 11th Library Church St, pm Thur 12th W.I. The Beeches, 7.30pm Fri 13th Book Club The Rising Sun, 2pm Thur 19th Library Mill Street, Thur 19th Isleham Society The Beeches, 7.30pm Fri 20rd IYFC Bingo The Beeches, 7 for 7.30pm Wed 25th Library Church St,9.45am am Fri 27th QUIZ The Beeches, 7 for 7.30pm Sat 28th Hallowe en Disco The Beeches, 7.30pm November Fri 3rd IYFC Bingo The Beeches, 7 for 7.30pm Mon 6th Parish Council The Beeches, 7.15pm Wed 8th Library Church St, pm Thur 9th W.I. The Beeches, 7.30pm Thur 16th Isleham Society The Beeches, 7.30pm Thur 16th Library Mill Street, 3.45pm Fri 17th IYFC Bingo The Beeches 7 for 7.30pm Sat 18th } Breath of Spring Sun19th } comedy by FADs The Beeches, 7,30pm Fri 24th QUIZ The Beeches, 7 for 7.30pm Sat 25th Beautiful Dangerous The Beeches, 7.30pm A female fronted rock band Sun 26th Death by Paintbrush The Beeches, 7pm By Beeches Entertainers Wed 29th Library Church St, 9.45am Village Notes Poppy Appeal As usual there will be static collection points around the village. However, we are short of volunteers to do house to house and/or street collections. If you feel able to help please contact ither Gill Savage or Pauline Wilkes. Tel. Gill or Pauline With the permission of Cambridge County Council, Licence No: Church Street and Pound Lane will be closed to traffic from approximately 10:40 to 11:10 on Sunday 12th November for the annual Remembrance parade, the two minutes silence and laying of wreaths at the village war memorial. There will be a Service immediately after the parade in St Andrew s Church. Thank you. Robert Savage - Churchwarden St Andrew s CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TRIP Saturday 18th November Isleham W.I. are organising this, and there are a few seats left for non-members We will leave The Beeches at 9am, then depart From Norwich at 4pm. Cost is 12 If you would like to book a seat phone Payment due when booking is made 3

4 Isleham WI How quickly the summer has passed! In August our speaker was Brian Carline who gave a very humorous and entertaining talk about growing up in the 40s and 50s in Salford - when Salford was very different from the Salford Keys you see today. Later in the month 3 members visited Southwold on a trip organised by the Cambridge Federation, spending a pleasant day by the sea before going to the theatre. Then on the 19th of August we organised a visit to Holt and Sheringham, which was enjoyed by members and friends. Isleham Parish Office at The Beeches The Parish Clerk will be available: Monday 2pm - 6pm, Tuesday 10am - 2pm Parish clerk available at all other times via ; islehampc@gmail.com KARMA FARM 8 Fen Bank, Isleham; Tel: In September we had our Harvest Supper, with some very tasty food supplied by the members. In October we will welcome back Ann Datsun who is giving us the chance to learn how to paint on glass. I am sure there will be some amazing results! Then in November we are holding an Open Evening Handbags Galore when there will be the opportunity to buy Christmas presents - or just treat yourself. We meet at 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at The Beeches. If you are interested do come along, you will be very welcome For further information contact Glenda Preece Tel: gjpreece@aol.com The Beautiful Eco-Campsite on Isleham Fen BOOKKEEPING, PAYROLL & VAT Cheryl Roberts 140 St Johns Close, Mildenhall Suffolk, IP28 7NZ Tel: / bookkeepingservices123@hotmail.com Andrew Farr 14 East Fen Road, Isleham CB7 5SW Tel: Mob: Interior and exterior Painting and decorating Paper hanging Commercial and domestic Over 30 years experience 4

5 Village clubs: information CLUB CONTACT DAY/DATE TIME PLACE 1st Isleham Beavers Tuesday pm The Beeches (boys & girls 6 8 yrs) Emma Bucknall /Isleham.scouts@outlook.com 1st Isleham Cubs Tuesday pm The Beeches (boys & girls 8 10 yrs) 1st Isleham Scouts Tuesday pm The Beeches (boys & girls yrs) Board Games Alison Young Last Thursday pm High St. Church Book Club Doreen Spiers nd Friday 2.00pm The Beeches Bowls Club Sylvia Pinder The Bowls Club Bridge Classes Barry Lowe Wednesday 10am-noon The Beeches Brownies Bridget Clements Thursday pm High St. Church Busy Bees Pre-School Wednesday am The Beeches Craft Club Hazel Thompson Tuesday pm Limestone Centre Daisy Foundation Helen Plumb Tuesday pm The Beeches Fenland Amateur Dramatic Society ( FADS ) Malcom Speirs drama productions a year The Beeches Gala Committee Lisa Alderson rd Monday 7.30pm The Beeches Hour of Power Jeff Pyne Wednesday pm The Beeches Saturday am The Beeches Isleham Society Vernon Place rd Thursday 7.30pm The Beeches Isleham United Youth FC Jon Marks, by at jonmarks1965@yahoo.co.uk or Isleham Tennis Club Clint Isleham Cricket Club Chairman - Adrian Sheldrick st Team Captain- James Tilbrook Kick Boxing Mark Tomlinson Wednesday 7.45pm pm The Beeches Pilates Jo Simcock-Simms Monday am The Beeches pm The Beeches Wednesday pm The Beeches Tania Fitness Tania McQuilkin Wednesday am The Beeches Powerhoops & kettlebells Tai Chi Dave Coogan / peacefulwarriortaichi@hotmail.com Wednesday am The Beeches WI Glenda Preece nd Thursday 7.30pm The Beeches Yoga Hannah Ellis Thursday pm The Beeches Walking Football Are you or a relative interested in playing Walking Football? A local resident is interested in establishing a weekly (oap s) match on the all weather pitch in Isleham. The day and time of the week is still to be determined. Please contact the Parish Clerk on or islehampc@gmail.com to register your interest. If you would like your club, society, organisation s news and photos, or anything you (and the Informer team) think is of interest to the village to appear in the Isleham Informer, please contact any member of Informer staff - see page 3 for contact details. Please supply your article and photos by September 10th for our October issue. We also need the photographer s name where necessary and details of photos for captions: please do ask subjects to give their permission to appear in the Informer - children should have parents permission. 5

6 Village Bulb Planting Day We would like to improve the visual image of our village by planting bulbs on the grass verges, starting with the entrance roads. We would really appreciate the help of both individual residents as well as local groups to plant the bulbs on Saturday 14th October, Departing from St Andrew s Church Social Centre at 11.00am Please bring appropriate hand tools with you. Gala - apology One of our wonderful winners in the childrens races had his name listed incorrectly in the last issue... the correction is Kyle Markwell won the Boys Under 12 race. Great effort and our apologies for the mistake! medals and trophies are now engraved and will arrive shortly to all winners. FREE Estimates & Advice The Parish Council are in the process of purchasing daffodil bulbs but any contributions from residents would also be welcome! AWARD WINNING DRIVEWAY INSTALLERS BUILDING & LANDSCAPING All Driveways & Block Paving Site & Garden Clearance Driveway Cleaning & Sealing Fencing, Trellis Work & Decking Patios & Paths Turfing & Seeding Concrete Crushing Grab Hire & Digger Hire amsbuildingandlandscaping.co.uk OFFICE: SITE: Plumbing, Heating & Drain Services BLOCKED DRAINS CLEARED Gas Boiler Service & Maintenance Power Flushing to Heating Systems Home Buyers CCTV Drain and Plumbing Surveys All Plumbing & Heating Repairs and Alterations All Work Guaranteed TEL: MOBILE: Ness Road, Burwell Cambridge, CB25 0AA 6

7 Isleham Bowls Club Rogues gallery! The 2017 outdoor season has now finished and it has been a good season and all matches apart from one in the Ely league were completed. The ladies Ely & District team struggled for most of the season with good results hard to come by and it was a similar scenario for the men. The mixed afternoon team performed well and finished in mid table. In the Cambs & District league, the mixed team had a very good season by winning 13 out of the 20 matches played and therefore won division 2 at the first time of asking. This resulted in us qualifying for the champions of champions end of season play offs. In the semi final we drew with Waterbeach (winners of division 1) so the match needed to be settle with an extra end. Unfortunately we lost this to narrowly miss out competing the final. September 8th 9th & 10th brought the curtain down on the 2017 internal club competitions and the roll of honour was as follows: We continue to host bingo every Wednesday evenings at our clubhouse, sessions starting at 7.45pm. Anyone is welcome to come along and join in, just turn up. Barry Grimwood, Club Captain Isleham Cattery Carpet Cleaning & Stone Floors, Upholstery, Rugs A few points that make us stand out from the others, Rothwell s has been in business since We re an honest local family firm. Our large truck mounted machines mean more cleaning & drying power for the best results possible. Members of both the NCCA and TACCA. We will move the furniture for a thorough clean. 100% satisfaction or it s FREE. Call Oliver and Max Campbell for expert help today. Cat Care by Cat Lovers Built and managed to Feline Advisory Bureau standards All family size chalets Inspections always welcome Opening hours Mon Sat: 10:00 12:00 and 2:00 6:00 Sun and Bank Hols: 11:00 3:00 57 Waterside, Isleham, Cambs CB7 5SH lorraine@isleham-cattery.co.uk 7

8 Isleham United Football Club We have been playing football in Isleham since 1910 making us one of the oldest clubs in the local area. We currently run two adult teams that both play in the Cambridge & District League on Saturday afternoons. Training is held on Thursday evenings. The 1st Team is managed by Adam Horrex and plays in Division 2B wearing black and white striped kit. The Reserves are jointly managed by club secretary Russell Boneham and Graham Purdue and will play in Division 4B, again wearing black and white striped kits. All home games are played at Isleham Recreation ground where we have a great pitch and fantastic facilities at the Beeches. Both teams frequent the Rising Sun after games for a drink and food provided by our club president Patrick Pearce. If anyone is interested in joining as a player or just getting involved with the club please contact me, Jon Marks, by at jonmarks1965@yahoo.co.uk or P.J.Carrington Gas Heating and Plumbing Services Servicing and Installation Bathrooms, Wet Rooms Domestic Natural Gas L.P.G. Kitchens Boilers and Appliances Fully Certified Part L Heating Efficiency Fully Insured Gas Fires Landlords Certification Underfloor Heating No Job Too Small! Mobile Park Homes, Leisure Vehicles, Boats Unvented Domestic Hot Water Systems Oil fired boiler service and repair T: M: E: carringtonpj@live.com W: INSTALLER 68 Isleham Marina Fen Bank Isleham Cambs CB7 5SL 8

9 AV O C E T ELEC T RIC A L T E C H N O L O G Y FADS - Running a panto? Oh yes they are! After a six year absence FADS, the new local drama group is set to revive Isleham s annual pantomime. The last village panto was in 2012, run by the school PTA, and ended with the demise of the old village hall, but now the Fenland Amateur Dramatic Society (FADS) is taking up the challenge and will be staging its first panto for Christmas FADS members are keen to encourage participation of Isleham and nearby residents, after all a village pantomime should involve as many villagers as possible, and are looking for people interested in acting (age 16 +), costume-making, set design and painting, make-up and other panto skills. Anyone interested can contact FADS by on fadsshows@ gmail.com or by phone to Malcolm or Doreen Speirs at Malcolm said, We will be aiming to perform the first pantomime in late November/ early December 2018, with rehearsals starting in September. We always welcome new members to take part in our productions but we recognise that some people will only wish to commit to the annual pantomime and this is fine. The village pantomime is a very special tradition and we are excited to be reviving it here in Isleham. FADS next production is a three act play Breath of Spring a sparkling comedy about a gang of ladies who rob the rich to help the poor. Performances will be at the Beeches on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November, starting at 7.30pm. The Isleham Gala, AGM Oct 30th 7pm The Beeches Please join us if you can help with the next gala To ensure we continue to have a Gala next year we really need more help - even if you can only commit to time on the day or to help with an activity your help would be really appreciated. With just 6 of us the workload is too much to continue. lisa on lisa@laconsult.co.uk or call: Women s Institute CRAFT FAIR Saturday 28th October Chippenham Village Hall 10am 4pm Woodpecker Joinery SPECIALIST JOINERY MANUFACTURERS Established 1993 DOORS WINDOWS STAIRCASES SPECIALIST MOULDINGS BUILT-IN FURNITURE ARCHITECTURAL JOINERY Built to your exact specification or by using our Design and Build Service - Fitting Service Also Available - WE ALSO PROVIDE A GENERAL CARPENTRY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FACILITY A TOTALLY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE WITH EXCELLENT QUALITY GUARANTEED FOR A FREE QUOTATION AND ADVICE TELEPHONE: (01638) MOBILE: woodpeckerjoinery@msn.com 43 Hall Barn Road, Isleham, Ely, Cambs, CB7 5QZ 9

10 Lucy Frazer visits Burgess Growers Ltd For a friendly and professional approach Domestic & Commercial Property Family & Matrimonial Matters Wills, Probate, Trusts & Tax Company & Employment Law 2 Three Cups Walk, Fore Hill, Ely Cambs CB7 4AN Tel: (01353) Fax: (01353) info@pbw.uk.com Also at: 4b Church Street, Isleham, Cambs CB7 5RX Tel: (01638) Fax: (01638) I enjoyed visiting Tompsett Burgess Growers Ltd. We discussed carrots, seeds and neonics. It was amazing to see the washing and packing process in operation. P B & W Solicitors LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership, trading as Pooley Bendall & Watson Solicitors. 10

11 Isleham Parish Council Update The Parish Council meets on the first Monday of every month at 7.15pm. Meetings are held in the main meeting room of The Beeches. Members of the public are invited to attend the meetings and 15 minutes are set aside each month for public question time. (No food or drink to be bought into the meeting room, please.) Full copies of the agendas and minutes are available on the Parish Council website, the notice boards outside The Beeches and adjacent to the cenotaph and from the Parish Clerk, Richard Liddington: tel , com. Police Matters The ongoing problems of youths smoking cannabis on the recreational field has been reported to the police. Play Area and MUGA Report Can we please ask relevant users of the skatepark not to undertake DIY adaptions to the ground around the ramps as this could invalidate our insurance as well as damage the concrete? Allotment Matters There are still a number of plots available on both the Dunstall and Three Trees Allotment sites. The rent for a ten rod plot which equates to 252m2 is just 13 per annum! Please contact the Parish Clerk for details. Highways Report Residents will soon see two Vehicle Activated Speed Camera in the village. This has been almost exclusively funded by a grant from Cambridgeshire County Council. Parking outside the CO-OP remains a major concern, with drivers regularly parking either across the footpath or on the double yellow lines. This clearly causes danger to both pedestrians and other drivers. Can we please ask all residents to ensure they use the designated parking spaces at the rear and immediately in front of the building? The Parish Council are holding a Bulb Planting day on Saturday 14th October. Please see posters for more details. Recreation Ground There will be a formal consultation meeting on Thursday 19th October regarding the proposed 3G pitch. Please see posters for more details. Can we please remind residents once again that dogs are not allowed on any part of the recreation ground, including the car park. Planning Applications 17/00422/OUT Outline application for 1.5 storey development. (Amendment updated flood risk assessment) 24 Prickwillow Rd. Mr Hudson. No objection. 17/01178/FUL Proposed erection of 1 No private detached dwelling and cart lodge. 53 Pound Lane Isleham. Mr Baxter. (Previously 17/00436/FUL) Objection on the grounds that: the size and scale of the proposed development including its visual impact on the entrance into the village the site access being directly onto Prickwillow Road and the potential impact of the development on the drainage ditch. 17/01109/FUL Development of an external artificial turf pitch (ATP) with fencing floodlighting and a storage container. Isleham recreation ground. Mr Caffarelli. Condition that: the pitch be rotated through 90 degrees subject to Public consultation 17/01220/FUL Erection of a new dwelling and associated development. 29a Hall Barn Rd Isleham. Mr Stebbeds. Objection on the grounds that: the change in ground levels and the high ridge of the proposed development will result in the proposed house towering over the adjacent houses, particularly those on West Street. 17/01247/FUL (previously 17/01247/FUL) Development of 3 No. three bedroom bungalows. Site between Houghtons Lane and East Fen Rd Isleham. Mr Waters. Objection on the grounds that: previous concerns had not been addressed proposed drainage would not address the previous refusal of this application 17/01249/RMN Application for reserved matters approval for the erection of 14 dwellings and new access pursuant to outline planning permission 16/00055/OUM. Land adjacent to 8 Hall Barn Rd Isleham. Cloughmore Homes Ltd. Objection on the grounds that: the houses proposed are disproportionately large in relation to both the size of plots and adjacent properties 17/01264/FUL Two storey and single storey extension. 18 Pound Lane Isleham. Mr Fuga & Dr Judkins. No objection 17/01295/FUL & 17/01245/LBC Replace outside balcony and cellar windows. 2 Pound Lane Isleham. Mr Jones. No objection. 17/01379/FUL Menage and horse walker. 23 Prickwillow Rd Isleham. Mrs Macey. No objection 17/01390/FUL Construction of 4 bedroom, 1.5 storey detached dwelling & cart lodge. Land to south of 35 Pound Lane Isleham. Mr Reed. Objection on the grounds that : it is not deemed a good use of the available land, with 2x affordable houses being our preferred option. the higher ground level and bend in the road would result in the building dominating surrounding properties as well as having a detrimental impact on the aesthetics as you enter the village (suggested reduction of ridge height) there would be a need to develop the footpath along the front of the property, including the repositioning of electricity and lampposts 17/01419/FUL Single storey side and rear extension. 4 Station Rd Isleham. Mr & Mrs Purdie. No objection 17/01442/FUL & 17/01443/LBC Proposed erection of 1 No private detached dwelling and garage and restoration / reinstatement of existing clunch boundary wall. Land South of 68 and 68a West Street Isleham. Mrs Clarke. Objection on the grounds of: the inappropriate visual impact on the adjacent historic hall and barn insufficient access onto West street (particular reference to the refusal for 17/00896/OUT) 11

12 it is outside the identified area for development Planning Approvals * 17/00510/FUM Erection of 10 dwellings and associated works. Land on the Eastern side of Fordham Rd Isleham & to the South of Pritty Garden. K&J Carpenter & Sons Ltd 17/00550/OUT Proposed Two 2 storey dwellings, garaging, parking, access & associated site works. Appleyard Farm 1 Houghtons Lane Isleham. Mr D Beckett 17/00627/OUT Outline application for single storey dwelling along with associated parking access & site works. Plot 2 Site adjacent to 3 Hall Barn Rd Isleham. Mr & Mrs R Clarke. 17/00707/FUL Replace existing house with 3 bedroom, two storey detached dwelling, garage and green house. Chalk Farm Temple Road Isleham. Mr Prince 17/00848/FUL Two four bed bungalows. Site east of 23 Little London. Mr and Mrs Clarke 17/00851/FUL 4 no detached dwelling houses and 4 no detached garages. Site rear of 30 Church Lane Isleham. Mr Ellwood 17/00941/FUL Erection of single storey, pre-fabricated, detached garage behind front elevation of house in garden of property. 19 Church Lane Isleham. Mrs F Borley 17/00983/CLP Installation of ground mounted solar PV array, underground cabling, fencing & switchgear housing. Water services depot, 143 Fordham Rd Isleham Anglian Water Services. 17/01032/TRE Cherry tree Overall crown reduction. 26 Limestone Close Isleham. Mrs Z French. 17/01061/FUL Two storey rear extension. 5 Beck Road Isleham. Mrs M Turton 17/01076/FUL Two storey side extension plus single storey rear extension (amendment for information only / subsequently approved ) 2 Goodchild Gardens Isleham. Mr E Raymond. Parish Councillors address list Richard Radcliffe 45 Sun Street, Isleham (Chairman) Tel: Derrick Beckett Appleyard Farm, 1 Houghtons Lane, (Vice Chairman) Isleham Tel: Marie Bowker 1 Fordham Road, Isleham Vanessa Bruyneel-Smith 115 The Causeway, Isleham Tel: Jeannette Malkin 17 Little London, Isleham Tel: Bob Mitchell 10 Sparkes Close, Isleham Tel: Clive Patterson 21 West Street, Isleham Tel: Glenda Preece 94 The Causeway, Isleham Tel: Pauline Wilkes 6 Limestone Close, Isleham Tel: Les Wightman 3 Sun Street, Isleham Tel: Richard Liddington Parish Office, The Beeches (Parish Clerk) Tel: islehampc@gmail.com Website: /01145/FUL Erection of 2 borehole kiosks & temp amazon filter kiosk. Isleham water treatment works. Forham Rd Isleham. Anglian Water Services Ltd. 17/01318/TRE T1 Holly Crown reduction by 3-4m, trim hard sides around to retain good growth. H1 Hedge. Reduce height to 2m, trim both sides hard. 15 Pound Lane Isleham. Mr Cole Other Planning Matters: 17/00707/DISA To discharge condition nos 5 (contamination) 7 ( tree protection, 8 (species protection) 12 (surface water) of decision 20 July 2017 for Replace existing house with 3 bedroom, two storey detached dwelling, garage and green house. Chalk Farm, Temple Road Isleham. Mr Prince. 17/00896/OUT Outline application for proposed dwelling, double car port, parking, access & associated site works. Land rear to West Street Isleham. Mr D Clarke. Planning permission refused. 17/00983/CLP Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use or development Installation of ground mounted solar PV array, underground cabling, fencing & switchgear housing. 143 Fordham Rd Isleham. Anglian Water Services. 17/01043/FUL. Construction of 6 dwellings. Land adjoining 15 Pound Lane Isleham. Mrs W Davies. Planning permission refused. 16/01572/DIS To discharge condition 5 (archaeological) of decision dated February 2017 for proposed two storey side extension & cart lodge. 49 Pound Lane Isleham Mr & Mrs Easton EXT/00007/16 DC/16/0866/VAR Increase / improve operational times, variation to conditions 5&6 under application F/2001/768 Motocross Circuit Hayland Drove West Row. Mr T Waters. Application hearing being held on Additional Planning Meetings: The Parish Council now hold (were necessary) interim monthly meetings to consider planning applications. Such meeting will be advertised on Parish notice boards, the Parish website and the Isleham News Facebook page. *It is important to note that Isleham Parish Council are only ever consultees on planning applications with the final decision for approval, refusal or conditions being made by ECDC County Councillor s Notes carry on doing that. Normally, autumn brings a sense of a new start after the summer rest. This year, I ve been surprised how much County Council business carried on through the holidays. Of course, there are always potholes to fill, and the work on the Ely bypass has been proceeding apace. I think Informer readers have been using the County website to report road defects as I suggested last time - do Another thing that kept me busy over the summer is some work I have been asked to lead about the future of our public libraries. Cambridgeshire s libraries are a great success. 2.3 million visitors a year read and borrow books, use computers, and attend classes and groups. For Isleham and other places that do not have their own library, there is the mobile service (our mobile library calls three times in the month). Elsewhere there are 32 libraries across the county, plus another 11 run by volunteers supported by the council. With new developments across the county, we should open even more. continued...

13 Development and change are inevitable for libraries. Residents needs change; so does technology; and of course there is not as much public money as there once was. Cambridgeshire has managed to reduce the libraries budget by nearly half so far, without closing any libraries. But we will have to run things even more smartly in future if we want to live within our means. So we have begun a conversation with residents looking for views on how libraries should develop. By the time the Informer comes out, we will have held two rounds of public meetings. Over the autumn, we will be developing our ideas for improving libraries while keeping them affordable. An important part of this work is looking at places like Isleham served by the mobile library. Could we put more services in the vans, as well as book lending? Should the villages be served better using new technology? Could libraries pop up in community buildings? If you use the mobile, or go to the library in Soham or Ely, let me know your ideas for improving the service. If you don t use the library at all, but might if the service were different in some way, let me know about that too. These services are there for all Cambridgeshire s council tax payers, and your voices should help to shape their future. Free Flu Vaccinations Staploe Medical Centre will be providing free flu vaccinations to any of the following eligible groups of people on Tuesday 17th October (venue and time to be confirmed) 65 years and over (including people who are 65yrs before 31st March 2018) Respiratory disease asthma, COPD, bronchitis Diabetes Heart disease Kidney disease Liver disease Neurological condition Parkinson s, motor neurone disease Pregnant women Main carer for older person / disabled person To register for a vaccination please contact either the Parish Clerk on / islehampc@ gmail.com or Staploe Medical centre on Paul Raynes paul.raynes@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Public Consultation The Parish Council have been approached by Isleham United Youth Football Club regarding the possible construction of a 3G/all purpose pitch on the recreation ground. Before considering this matter further the Parish Council would like to gauge the opinions of residents towards this project. There will therefore be a public consultation meeting on Thursday 19th October at The Beeches 7.30pm. Copies of the proposed layout of the pitch will be available on the evening or earlier by appointment with the Parish Clerk: islehampc@gmail.com Please note that only people residing in the village of Isleham will be eligible to speak at this meeting. 50 years experience Carpet Cleaning & Stone Floors, Upholstery, Rugs A few points that make us stand out from the others, Rothwell s has been in business since We re an honest local family firm. Our large truck mounted machines mean more cleaning & drying power for the best results possible. Members of both the NCCA and TACCA. We will move the furniture for a thorough clean. 100% satisfaction or it s FREE. Call Oliver and Max Campbell for expert help today. 13

14 St Andrew s Parish Church Welcome to St Andrew s, the Parish Church here in Isleham. All are welcome in this community of faith in Jesus Christ. St Andrew s is part of the Three Rivers Group, including the villages of Chippenham, Fordham, Kennett, Snailwell & Isleham. Do join us for worship and fellowship on Sundays and during the week. Rector: In vacancy Associate Priest: The Rev d Sue Potts, The Vicarage, chippenham CB7 5PP. Tel: revd.sue@icloud.com Licensed Lay Minister: Carol Taylor Authorised Lay Minister: Mark Liversidge WORSHIP Sundays: The main service is at 9.30 am. Junior Church meets in the Social Centre. On the third Sunday of every month we worship together at an All Age Holy Communion service. Monday: 9.15 Morning Prayer at 7 The Close, Kennett Tuesday: 8.15 Morning Prayer, Social Centre Isleham Wednesday: Wednesdays: 8.15 Morning Prayer, Chippenham. 7pm Compline, Snailwell Thursday: 8.30 Holy Communion (BCP) Fordham Friday: 8.15 Morning Prayer: Fordham Tuesday Coffee Morning 9am 12 noon Social Centre Fridays 6.30pm Choir practice. All welcome. Contact Mark Liversidge pm Bell Ringing, beginners especially welcome. Contact Ruth Ogden Churchwardens: Rob Savage robert.savage@ islehamchurch.org.uk and Kathy Carver kathy@carverfamily. org.uk Tower Captain: Ruth Ogden ruth.ogden@ islehamchurch.org.uk Choir Director: Mark Liversidge mark. liversidge@islehamchurch.org.uk Webmaster: Andrew Stephens / For more information about the Three Rivers Group and St Andrew s, please visit our website at Churches democracy, freedom and lasting peace. However, we live in an imperfect world; conflict continues, and at this moment brave men and women, many known to us personally, are serving in the armed forces around the world. It is a time to remember their dedication and courage, and to pray that peace will prevail. The Bible reminds us that God knows intimately and holds as precious every person who ever was, is, and will be. For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). As we remember all who have died as a result of war and those who strive to bring justice and peace, Christians are reminded that in Christ we have the hope of a world finally at peace; O Day of peace that dimly shines through all our hopes and prayers and dreams, Guide us to justice, truth and love, delivered from our selfish schemes. May swords of hate fall from our hands, our hearts from envy find release, Till by God s grace our warring world shall see Christ s promised reign of peace. Blessings, Revd Sue Associate Priest, Three Rivers Group of Parishes The Revd David Cleugh has been appointed as Rector of the Three Rivers Group. David is currently Priest-in-charge of the parishes of Leadgate, Medomsley and Ebchester in the Diocese of Durham. Bishop Stephen of Ely will institute David to his new post on Friday, 20 October at 7.30pm in St Peter and St Mary Magdalene, Fordham. We welcome David and his family to the Diocese. A time for remembering Having lived for 10 years in Seattle, we always welcome American friends and love to take them out and about to experience British life, history and culture. This year, as we commemorate the centenary of Passchendale and look towards our November Acts of Remembrance, the experiences of two such friends spring to mind. The first was a college student. She adored London, architecture, fish and chips, tea in china tea-cups and the British accent. Another middle-aged friend, an imposing figure of 6 6, was somewhat challenged by our tiny cars, shower cubicles and baths, but bowled over by church architecture and history; he asked to visited Ely cathedral no less than three times! Fond memories, but what really remained with us was the reaction of both to our visiting villages up and down the country. It did not take them long to notice that even the tiniest hamlet has a War memorial dating from the end of the First World War. They were completely taken aback by the devastating loss of lives even in the smallest community. Our young friend s dry 20th century history classes took on new meaning and import, and a stark realization of the horror of war and the price paid for peace. For our older friend came a humility and deeper understanding of the terrible cost of not just the Great War, but also of the Second World War. It led to deep discussions of 20th century European history, and a renewed sense for us, too, of the need to remember the great sacrifice paid for Quiltfest 2017 Thank you to all who supported the quilt display in Church: the stalls and refreshment area in the social centre during the bank holiday weekend. We raised 1300 which helps us to maintain our wonderful church building. Your ongoing support of our fundraising events is much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you at the Festival of Light, our next big event. 14

15 Saturday: Men s Fellowship (2nd Saturday of the month, 11th Aug., 8th Sep. etc). Meet at the church, 8am. Full details of all our services, events, core beliefs and contact details are on our website: Shoe Boxes Pound Lane Free Church We warmly invite anyone to join us on Sunday morning or evening as we worship together, or a Wednesday evening for prayer and bible study. If you ve never stepped into a church before and are curious or simply wish to come and look around and learn about the historical building - you re very welcome to come on a Thursday morning ( am) to enjoy tea, coffee, cake and a quick round of dominoes during our weekly open doors Coffee Morning. There is no charge or donation, children are welcome and with a regular attendance of people from the village, you re likely to recognise a face. During the morning a short (8 minute) presentation is given looking at something in the news from a Christian perspective. Pastor: Mr Dave Hall (tel or ; pastor@ plfc.org.uk) Elder: Mr. Matthew Hall ( ) Please feel free to call or the pastor for any further information. Sunday worship: 11am and 6.30pm. An optional crèche is provided for those up-to school Year 3 during the morning service. We celebrate the Lord s Supper on the 1st and 3rd weeks in the month after the evening and morning meetings respectively. Refreshments are provided after evening services. On Aug 20th and Sep 17th we will provide a fellowship lunch (BBQs weather permitting) for everyone attending the morning service. Youth groups on Sunday: am (aged 3 to 18 across several groups as age appropriate). We operate a strict and comprehensive Child Protection Policy, all young people s workers have been CRB checked and trained appropriately. Monday:MusicMayhem: am. Preschool children (and parent/guardian) during school terms. A fun time for your pre-school children - action songs, musical instruments and the ever-popular Sockeroo, followed by refreshments and a time to relax with friends whilst the children play. New members always welcome (just turn up there is no charge). Wednesday: Church Night: pm. A relaxed time of bible study and prayer. Everyone welcome, a great opportunity to meet and interact one-to-one. Tea and coffee served from 7.25pm. Thursday: Coffee Morning: Doors open from am. We provide free tea, coffee, cakes and dominoes. A great opportunity to discover or explore the church outside of our formal meetings, or to socialise with friends and family once a week. Everyone (all ages) welcome. Includes an 8 minute In the News this Week slot in the middle. Many familiar village faces will be there. Friday: Women s Meeting (fortnightly, breaking for August). Please or call for details. We will be processing shoe boxes again this year at plfc for Operation Christmas Child, as always we are so grateful for the help of friends here in Isleham and in the surrounding villages. It s a very busy time but great fun and we enjoy meeting new volunteers each year as well as welcoming back folk who have helped for many years. Dates and times for processing are on our website. If you would like to prepare a shoebox yourself leaflets are available at the Co-op or from plfc, shoe boxes can be dropped off at plfc Monday to Friday pm and Wednesday evenings pm, from 1st to 22nd November. The gift filled boxes go from here to disadvantaged children in Eastern Europe. Operation Christmas Child This year, Pound Lane Free Church will once again be open as a processing centre for the Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes. Gift-filled shoe boxes are packed by many people, ready to be sent to children around the world who would otherwise receive nothing this Christmas. Leaflets for further details are available at Pound Lane Free Church and the Co-op. Drop-off points, including plfc, are open to receive boxes between the 1st and the 18th November. 15 Volunteers are always welcome to come along to help with the processing. Training for this is being held on 20th October 2pm-3pm and pm. Please visit for processing dates and times or contact the church ( ) for more details. High Street Church As I write, the fields all around the village have been harvested and we are thankful. Thankful to the workers of course, but especially thankful to God, the Creator of the world. In Genesis, the first book of the Bible, it tells us in detail the order in which things were created. It s interesting to note that each time something new was created, it says that God looked at what He had made and said. That s Good He was right.. it is good and we are thankful! Hopefully you managed to get to one of the Harvest Thanksgiving services held in the village but if not, why not stop right now as you prepare to eat your lunch and give thanks. All good gifts around us are sent from Heaven above,

16 So thank the Lord, oh thank the Lord, for all His love. The Ark, our new Church which is being built in Beck Road, is progressing well. We are just about to have water, electricity and telephone connected so it s all systems go! If anyone else would like to have a tour of the site, we would be happy to arrange it.just contact the Church office on However, while the building work continues, we as a Church family continue to meet at High Street Church in the centre of the village. We re there on a Sunday at 10.30am and 6.30pm and most days throughout the week at various times, do contact the Church office or find us highstreet.org.uk for more info. You are warmly welcome to join us. God bless you Kathryn Kyte Isleham CofE Primary School A Colourful School House Captain Elections The school year has got off to a flying start with the School House Captain elections taking place during the second week of the new school term. The elections involved all the pupils of the school in voting for their two chosen School House representatives from the oldest class of Year 6 children. However, the other Year 6 children have not escaped without any additional responsibilities to take on! We are always very lucky that our class of top year children rise to the occasion to support the younger pupils in so many ways, not least by acting as buddies to those in Reception Class to help them settle into school. In addition to this, all the Year 6 class now have roles as School Council representatives, Librarians, Music Supporters, Play Leaders or Sports Crew. Well done and thank you to all of them. We look forward to a super year ahead. Sarah Skillern Headteacher WI Art Competition Children at Isleham Primary School were asked to produce an Autumn picture in a competition run by the W.I. The winners were awarded book vouchers, and their entries were displayed at the Autumn Fair at the Beeches. Mollie in the Reception Class The Year 6 children did an excellent job of writing manifestos and presenting them to the younger pupils in school. As has become tradition, they produced posters, flyers and stickers just like those in local Government elections, to encourage others to support them. This year, more than any other, it was a very close-run election, with just 3 or 4 votes separating those elected from those who weren t, so the children could all be exceptionally proud of the support they all had from the younger children in school. The children all learnt a lot about how elections work and the value of democracy through the process. In the end, the Sapphires claimed Finley & Izzy as their Captains, the Emeralds- Grace & Kyle, Amber house- Joe & Faith, and Rubies- Connie & Harlee. One of the children s first responsibilities as House Captains will be to represent the school at the forthcoming Remembrance Sunday Service in Isleham. Florence in Key Stage 1 By Isabelle 16

17 Death By Paintbrush Following the outstanding success of last year s murder mystery performed by The Beeches Entertainers, the group return again this November with the hilarious and bizarrely named Death by Paintbrush written by Leslie Gunn. Set in the 1920s, we are introduced to the Rothsfield family, their friends and staff, and of course the investigating officers Harry Moody and Joe Sullen. But, as ever with murder mysteries, the audiences get to play along as well. We know our audience love a bit of mystery and lots of laughs said a spokesman for the group, and Death by Paintbrush doesn t disappoint on either count. It s set to be a great night. We re also inviting the audience to join in the fun and come along in 1920s costume, although it s not compulsory, of course. The Beeches Entertainers are joined by some new faces this time round, and we are offering free tickets to a lucky Facebook follower of the group, which could be just as well because if last time is anything to go by the tickets will sell out fast, and those free tickets could be much prized. Our last performance, Jo West s Murder is Served, was an amazing success and sold out quickly, but we recognise that not everyone will see a poster or pick up a flyer, so an important part of our connection to the community in Isleham, and further afield, lies in social media. We now have both a Facebook page and a Twitter -@beechesents presence, as well as relying on the more traditional outlets for getting our group information to as many people as possible in the village. As a way of saying thank you to our social media followers we ll be offering two free tickets at each performance. The group, who donate all of the profits from their performances back into The Beeches Community Centre, are looking to bring more quality entertainment to Isleham in 2018 and welcome all new members either on stage or behind the scenes. The Beeches is a key part of the village, and we are proud to be part of the village and supporting The Beeches. We have some great plans ahead for the next year, and we re really looking forward to welcoming some more new people into our group. Our aim is quite simple Enjoy and Bring Enjoyment! Anyone interested in joining the group should contact them via Facebook or Twitter. Tickets are now on sale for Death by Paintbrush which is being performed at The Beeches Community Centre on Sunday 26th November at 7.30pm. They cost 10 each to include a light supper. Following a long established tradition in Isleham The Beeches Entertainers will be bringing back the ISLEHAM PANTO - FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY. 16th & 17th March 2018 Contact The Beeches Entertainers on for more information. Have you ever found it difficult to know where to get advice or help with difficulties you encounter? All over the country there are branches of Citizen s Advice that are able to offer support in the areas of housing, debt, employment, relationships, legal problems, immigration and consumer affairs. It is a free service run by highly trained volunteers who support the delivery of the work. In Ely the office is situated at 70 Market Street, and there is also a drop-in service operating at the Council offices, Fountains Lane, Soham from 10am -12 noon, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. 17

18 Meadowview Massage Isleham Massage can help to relieve stress, reduce anxiety, manage back pain, reduce muscle tension, ease symptoms of depression and promote relaxation. It also increases blood and lymph circulation and enhances the body s natural restorative function. I am trained in the following massage techniques: Therapeutic Deep tissue Glass cupping therapy Myofascial Release Manual lymphatic drainage For an appointment or more information please contact me, Lisa Milne at lisamilnemassage@gmail.com or Meadowview Massage Book Club In Isleham we have a very lively Book Club who meet at The Beeches on the 2nd Frday of each month, except August when many are on holiday, and December, when we go enjoy lunch at The Rising Sun. We each take a turn at choosing a book, so we are very democratic. The person whose turn it is also brings along cake and biscuits which are enjoyed by all, and the discussions generally evolve from ones about the book to us all putting the world to rights. Books we have read over the years include Toast by Nigel Slater, Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown,The Book Thief by Markus Zusac. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday, and Half a Yellow Sun by Ngozi Adichie. If any of you enjoy reading and would welcome the opportunity to join a group of like-minded people then come along to our next meeting in October, or if you cannot make that then give me a ring on to let me know that you are interested. Looking forward to to hearing from you soon. Happy reading! Doreen Speirs Qualified VTCT Level 3 - Fully insured The Isleham Gala, AGM Oct 30th 7pm The Beeches Please join us if you can help with the next gala or contact lisa@laconsult.co.uk to volunteer. HIS N HERS SCHOOL OF MOTORING Established 1992 David Eavis A.D.I. Grade A & Sarah Eavis A.D.I. grade A * Highest grade instructors. * Over 25 years experience. *Patient, reliable and DVSA qualified. *Student and block booking discounts. *Competitive prices. Tel: hisnherssom@btinternet.com Richard Murfitt Free quotes given NVQ3 car/light commercial repairer Rics Mobile Mechanics 18

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