Isleham Informer Summer Edition • Issue 80 • August 2017 • www.isleham-village.co.uk

A great day out at Isleham Gala

What a fantastic day we all had at the village Gala on July 1st! It was so lovely to see so many people out and having a fun time with their families.

As Chair I would like to thank everyone who helped make the event happen from the commitee who work tirelessly through the year getting everything organised and look- ing great to the lovely helpers who came forward to help out on the day. We are so pleased to have the support of so many resi- dents, local businesses, High Street Church and so many other groups along with the sponsors who help fund the event.

All the winners of the races and competi- tions are listed on pages 7, 8 and 9, to all the winners congratulations and to those who took part great effort!

We have our AGM at The Beeches on Octo- ber 16th, 7.30pm so please do come along if you would like to help further or give us some new ideas and feedback, we are al- ways open to improving the Gala. Lisa Alderson

Visit our facebook page for more pictures.

CLUBS NEWS • PARISH NEWS• EVENTS • SPOTLIGHT FEATURE

1 Notes from The Editor

Another lovely summer’s day, and another successful, happy Gala. Thanks to all those who worked so hard to make it so – an annual event enjoyed by young and old. I love living in Isleham. It is the friendliest place I have ever lived in, and it is full of people giving their time to make it so. The Gala Committee, sports clubs organisers and coaches, leaders of the Brownies, Beavers Cubs and Scouts, parent helpers and Governors at our school, members of the Parish Council, Trustees at The Beeches, and committees of local organisations, all are run by generous people who give their time to make this village the great place it is. Do you have a few hours a week, or a month, to do the same? In this issue is an advert for a School Governor and an appeal from Mark Goldsack for new Trustees at The Beeches; not forgetting that the Informer still needs an editor. There is an old adage that says “You get back what you put in”. Why not give it a try? Isleham Informer Dates for Your Diary If there is anything you would like included here for future issues: contact Glenda Preece, T: 01638 780734 E: [email protected].

REGULARS The Isleham Informer is published six times a year, every other month. Tuesdays: Coffee Morning at the Social Centre, 9am–noon CONTACTS • Advertising Emma Joy-Staines T: 07809244895 E: [email protected] • Design & layout Lisa Alderson T: August 01638 781717E: [email protected] • Features Glenda Preece T: Mon 7th Parish Council The Beeches, 7.15pm 01638 780734 E: [email protected] • Distribution Fred Preece T: Library Church St, 12.15 - 1pm 01638 780734 • Published by Isleham Parish Council • Printed by Wed 9th Gipping Press www.gippingpress.co.uk Thur 10th W.I. The Beeches, 7.30pm NEXT ISSUE: Library Mill Street, 3.15 - 4.15pm The deadline for all editorial and advertising is 10th September 2017. Thur 17th Published October 2017 (dependent on staffing). DISCLAIMER: The Informer would like to point out that we have neither tried nor Wed 23rd Library Church St, 9.45 - 10.10 am tested all of the products and services advertised in these pages and therefore Thur 24th Family Fun Day The Beeches 11am -3pm cannot accept responsibility for the veracity of any claims made.

Useful Information September Mon 5th Parish Council The Beeches, 7.15pm Mobile Library Arrive Depart Wed 13th Library Church St, 12.15 - 1pm 2nd Wednesday Church Street 12.15pm 1.00pm 3rd Thursday Mill Street 3.15pm 4.15pm Thur 14th W.I. The Beeches, 7.30pm 4th Wednesday Church St 9.45am 10.10am Thur 21st Library Mill Street, 3.15 - 4.15pm Useful phone numbers Emergency for Police, Fire, Ambulance ...... 999 Thur 21st Isleham Society The Beeches 7.30pm Police (Non-emergency) ...... 101 Accident & Casualty (Addenbrooke’s) ...... 01223 217118 Fri 29th Quiz Night The Beeches 7pm for 7.30pm Addenbrooke’s Hospital (Cambridge) ...... 01223 245151 Newmarket Hospital ...... 01638 564000 Sat 30th Bring and Share’ Harvest Supper St Andrew’s West Suffolk Hospital (Bury St Edmunds) . . . . 01284 713000 Church 6pm Staploe Medical Centre (Soham) - Appointments ...... 01353 624121 - Prescriptions & Dispensary ...... 01353 727695 Village Notes - Enquiries, Home Visits, Emergencies ...... 01353 624123 Minor Treatment Centre, Ely ...... 01353 656675 A reminder that anyone is welcome to sign up as a member NHS Direct (for advice) ...... 0845 4647 of the Isleham Tennis Club. Contact me if you would like to GP Out-Of-Hours (non-emergency) ...... 111 join for a reduced rate this year. [email protected] Electricity Emergencies ...... 0800 7838838 Gas Emergencies ...... 0800 111999 Nets are up permanently until the end of August this year, after Anglian Water Leaks ...... 0800 771881 that the courts are still available to us, but we need to set up - 24 hour ...... 0845 7145145 nets if we would like to play. As of next year May 1 to 30 Aug, ...... 0345 0455202 again, the nets will be up permanently - out of hours emergency ...... 01733 561370 Clint Grove SocialRefuse Services Collection - office . . .hours ...... 01353 665555 RSPCA ...... 07599 522716 - Cruelty line ...... 0300 1234 999 Isleham WI - Autumn Fair, Saturday 8th October, At The Citizens Advice Bureau ...... Ely 0845 130 6442 Beeches, 2-4pm, Mildenhall 01638 712094 Isleham W.I. have organised a coach to Sheringham on, Newmarket 01638 665999 District Councillor: Derrick Beckett ...... 01638 780476 Saturday 19th August. Leaving The Beeches at 9am, we will stop Parish Council Clerk: Richard Liddington . . . . .01638 781687 in Holt for an hour before travelling to Sheringham. We leave MP: Lucy Frazer ...... [email protected] there at 4pm. There are a few places left; cost to non-members is £12. If you would like to go please contact 01638 780734

Karen’s Grooming St Andrew’s Gift Day The recent Gift Day was very successful. We would like to thank everyone in the village who continue to support us in keeping All your pet’s this beautiful building at the centre of our community. Kathryn Carver grooming requirements on your doorstep Isleham Parish Office at The Beeches The Parish Clerk will be available: 01638 781791 Monday 2pm - 6pm, Tuesday 10am - 2pm 07803 548573 Parish clerk available at all other times via islehampc@ gmail.com

3 Isleham WI There was no June meeting, as our members made an evening visit to Ely. Whilst some of us spent a peace- ful and interesting half an hour on the Liberty Bell on the River Ouse, another group enjoyed a walk, led by Sheila Taylor, in Pocket Park. Afterwards we all met up at The Cutter for a meal. Thanks to Sheila, Pauline and Margaret who organised the evening.

Gala Day, and won 3rd prize! Members represented many of Wethe shopsentered that a walkingused to be float in the entitled village, ‘Isleham and brought Memories’ back lots on of memories of days gone by. talk by Alistair Burn about the wildlife found on The Wash, In July we celebrated ‘Summer in Isleham’ with an illustrated KARMA FARM www.islehamfen.co.uk by Ann Cant. 8 Fen Bank, Isleham; Tel: 07900 961217 andWe meeta quiz at ‘What 7.30pm do youon the know 2nd about Thursday your ofvillage’ each monthprovided at The Beeches. If you are interested do come along, you will be very welcome

For further information contact Glenda Preece Tel: 01638 780734 email: [email protected]

Isleham Society In June our monthly meeting was exchanged for a visit to the The Beautiful Eco-Campsite on Isleham Fen National Heritage Centre for Horseracing Sporting Art which is split into two sections. The original building (the old Palace) is a traditional art gallery with some excellent paintings. Across the road (in the former Kings Yard and the Rothschild Yard) is the new section (opened by the HRH The Queen in November 2016) with gift store, refreshments and a lovely central courtyard. - The Kings Yard is believed to be the oldest racing stables in the world. Here we were able to see a former race horse being helped back into normal life in the Peter O’Sullevan Arena, which was very interesting. One of our members, Brian Houghton, was brave enough to try his hand as a jockey, having been given instruction by a former stable head lad. Andrew Farr 14 East Fen Road, Isleham CB7 5SW Tel: 01638 780375 Mob: 07768 328387 Interior and exterior Painting and decorating Paper hanging Commercial and We were told he was travelling at 40mph, and was only beaten domestic We meet monthly at 7.30pm in The Beeches, on the 3rd Thursday ‘by a head’! of the month, except in August, and visitors are always welcome. Over 30 years’ experience

4 Village clubs: information

CLUB CONTACT DAY/DATE TIME PLACE

1st Isleham Beavers Tuesday 5.15-6.15pm The Beeches (boys & girls 6–8 yrs) Emma Bucknall 07807 349754/[email protected] 1st Isleham Cubs Tuesday 6.30–8.00pm The Beeches (boys & girls 8–10 yrs) “ 1st Isleham Scouts Tuesday 6.30–8.00pm The Beeches (boys & girls 10–14 yrs) “

Board Games Alison Young 01638 780351 Last Thursday 2.00–5.00pm High St. Church

Book Club Doreen Spiers 01638 780783 2nd Friday 2.00pm The Beeches

Bowls Club Sylvia Pinder 01638 720875 The Bowls Club

Bridge Classes Barry Lowe 01353 658358 Wednesday 10am-noon The Beeches

Brownies Bridget Clements 016353 624103 Thursday 6.00 – 7.15pm High St. Church

Busy Bees Pre-School 01638 781212 Wednesday 9.30 – 11.30am The Beeches

Craft Club Hazel Thompson 01638 780633 Tuesday 1.30 – 4pm Limestone Centre

Daisy Foundation Helen Plumb 07728 122033 Tuesday 9.45 - 12.15pm The Beeches

Gala Committee Lisa Alderson 01638 781717 3rd Monday 7.30pm The Beeches

Hour of Power Jeff Pyne 07917 181982 Wednesday 6.30 - 7.30pm The Beeches Saturday 9.00 - 10.00am The Beeches

Isleham Society Vernon Place 01638 780449 3rd Thursday 7.30pm The Beeches

Isleham United Youth FC Steve Isaacson 07545 395573

Isleham Tennis Club Clint 079 4644 1351

Isleham Cricket Club Chairman - Adrian Sheldrick 07775 522765 1st Team Captain- James Tilbrook 07884 582730

Pilates Jo Simcock-Simms 07974 653775 Monday 10.00 - 11.00am The Beeches 6.00 - 9.00pm The Beeches Wednesday 12 - 1.00pm The Beeches

Tania Fitness Tania McQuilkin 07983 440187 Wednesday 9.30-11am The Beeches Powerhoops & kettlebells

WI Glenda Preece 01638 780734 2nd Thursday 7.30pm The Beeches

Yoga Hannah Ellis 07590 682369 Thursday 6.15 - 8.45pm 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 01638 781687 or email [email protected] to register your interest.

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and details of photos for captions: please do ask subjects to give their permission to appear in the Informer - children should have parents’ permission.

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6 Isleham Gala Day - Winners

GALA DAY COMPETITIONS 2017 Rose Bowl Winner Ros George 1st 2nd 3rd Fruit and Vegetable Category Three potatoes Clive Hall Pat Dorey Z Leeson Three broad beans (in pods) Z Leeson Pat Dorey Marjorie Radcliffe Three peas “ Kristen Lewis Raymond Graham Three carrots Clive Hall Pat Dorey Kirsty Three beetroot Angela Bishop Clive Hall Three spring onions Clive Hall Kirsty Three sticks of rhubarb Clive Hall Jane Brown Ros George Six gooseberries Ros George Clive Hall A container (basket, tray or box) of produce from Clive Hall my garden or allotment A bowl of cherries A bowl of soft fruit (single or mixed) Anne Noble Kirsty Clive Hall “………………….” EGGS Six matched hens eggs Six eggs from mixed poultry Floral Category An arrangement to depict “The Spirit of Isleham” Marjorie Radcliffe - Eve Graham Ros George Jane Brown lotment (foliage may be used) A vase ofor freshbowl mixedof flowers herbs from your garden or al Ros George Marjorie Radcliffe Pat Dorey 3 or 5 stems of sweet peas – single or mixed col- Floss Alyson Rust Ros George ours) 3 or 5 pansies – single or mixed colours Eve Graham Sheila Taylor A single rose Ros Goerge Eve Graham 3 or 5 roses – single or mixed colour Ros George Jane Brown Miscellaneous Category (children may enter) A garden photograph An allotment photograph A gardening tip The Great Isleham Bake-Off Six White rolls Six Wholemeal rolls Emily Radcliffe A loaf of white bread Kirsty A loaf of wholemeal bread Cakes A Victoria Sponge Rowan Taylor Hannah White Kirsty 4 scones – fruit; cheese or plain (please label) Jeanette Malkin Hannah White Sheila Roberts Fruit Pie – (double crust plate pie) A plate of shortbread Rowan Taylor Devil’s food cake (see recipe at end of competi- Angela Bishop tions) Jams, Pickles and Chutneys - A jar of…. Jam – fruit of choice – please label Emily Stevens Ros George Bob Bryson-Hill

7 Marmalade Ros George Pickled onions or shallots Bob Bryson-Hill Bob Bryson-Hill Raymond Graham Tomato chutney Mint Jelly Redcurrant jelly Arts & Crafts Section A quilted item (please bring your own stand if you Emma March Hazel Thompson Sue Tyler wish to exhibit a quilt) A tapestry; embroidery or cross stitch item Helen Garbett Eve Graham An item created with yarn Gwendoline A painting – any medium Jeanette Moser Louise Webber Ariella Grove A drawing – any medium Beth Buchan Florence Hawes Mia Barker An item created in wood Anthony Keating Alyson Rust An item modelled in clay; pottery; or other mate- Stanley Hawes rial. Photographic Art Alyson Rust Donna Carpenter Beth Buchan Handmade Jewellery Noah Cull Louise Webber

An item of feltwork Louise Webber Donna Carpenter Alison Moughton Hand or machine finished home-made garment Papercraft item - ers, foliage, feathers, etc. An arrangement of silk (or artificial material) flow COMPETITIONS FOR CHILDREN GARDEN COMPETITIONS Florence Hawes Isla Barker Mia Barker A garden on a plate Florence Hawes Johanna Mixed flowers in a hand decorated container A container of home grown cress Pasta on a plate Stanley Hawes Florence Hawes Isabel York A hedgehog potato Stanley Hawes Leia Taylor A crown for the Queen’s 90th birthday Isabel York Florence Hawes Yasmin Baking Three decorated cup cakes Izzy Mutton-Forsyth Isabella Lafrate Evie Kinnett Three jam tarts Eleanor Bedwell Starr Baker

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8 Gala Royalty Isleham Under fives King Harry Regan Association News Queen Ella Casburn Princess Ciana Grove Prince Kayden Ellison Pre-school Art Competi- tion All placeholders were 1st place: awarded prizes and all entries received a group As the 2016-17 school term comes to an end, we want to say a 2nd place: prize huge thank you to everyone who has supported IUFA this aca- 3rd place: demic year. Thanks to all the committee members who gave up their time to be involved, especially with this years Gala School Poster Competition Winners new committee members in September; if you are interested Key Stage 1 Florence Hawes float,in being which involved proudly please won come us 1st along Prize! to ourWe willAGM be on looking Thursday for 21st September. Key Stage 2 Finley Froment We also want to say a special thank you to Kerry Piccaver and Nigel Turner £50 Grand Draw Winner Rosie Cull who have been amazing volunteers running the The Float Competition: Busy Bee’s Toddler group at the Beeches for the last couple of 1st Place Isleham Under 5's - £100 years; they will be greatly missed. Busy Bee’s will be continu- ing with two new helpers though, so we’ll see all you Mums 2nd Place Isleham Scouts - £75 and Toddlers back Wednesdays mornings at 9:30am in Sep- 3rd Place - joint Isleham Beavers - £50 tember! Have a great summer! Isleham WI - £50 Isleham Under Fives Association Running Races Not run – no competitors Registered Charity No. 294978 Fun Run Girls, Under 16 1st: TBC Boys, Under 16 1st: Jack Palmer Girls, Under 12 1st: Bryong Bradie Boys, Under 12 1st: Kyle Maxwell Tug Of War (Best of 3) P.J.Carrington Men 1st: We got this! 2nd: United Nations Gas Heating and Ladies 1st: Ladies in Dresses 2nd: Finchley Plumbing Services Kids Everyone! ISLEHAM DOG SHOW 2017 Servicing and Installation Bathrooms, Wet Rooms Domestic Natural Gas L.P.G. Kitchens 1. Best Puppy Boba Boilers and Appliances Fully Certified 2. Veteran Cassie 3. Crossbread Charlie Gas Fires Landlords Certification Part ‘L’ Heating Efficiency Fully Insured 4. Pedigree Red Underfloor Heating No Job Too Small! Mobile Park Homes, Leisure Vehicles, Boats 4a. Movement Scully Unvented Domestic Hot Water Systems 5. Child Handling Molly Oil fired boiler service and repair 6. Long/Rough Coat Kratu 7. Short/Smooth Coat Ebony T: 01638 781790 M: 07533 172539 8. Fancy Dress Buddy E: [email protected] 9. Mr & Mrs Isleham Lady & Zuka W: www.pjcarringtonheatingandplumbing.co.uk 10. Dog & Owner most alike Tara

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9 volved in every capacity. I am very pleased to announce that Ely Hero Awards 2017 we will be bringing Ely Hero Awards back again in 2018 -we wish to embolden and encourage others to come forward and 150 excited guests gathered for the share their stories and for our heroes to continue with their

Ceremony on Monday night at the winners” veryMaltings first inprestigious Ely for what Ely Herohas been Awards de- great deeds. Congratulations to all of our worthy finalists and scribed as Ely’s version of the “Pride For more information please contact Metro Rod (Cambridge) of Britain Awards”. With laughter, Business Development Manager Naomi Sherwood on 01353 tears and a standing ovation - what a 659047 or email [email protected] winners and their guests! night to remember for our finalists, Launched back in April of this year, the team at Ely Hero Congratulations Jorja! Awards, organised by a local drain care company Metro Rod We are thrilled that Islehammite Jorja Furze was awarded Child of (Cambridge), based in Ely, have been searching for nomina- Achievement at Ely Hero Awards 2017. Jorja is a villager with im- tions for heroes in 10 different categories. These categories mense courage who has undergone 26 operations in her short life and were all sponsored by local businesses – CHS Group, Thor is a huge shining light to anyone who meets her. Jorja was nominated Labs, Grovemere Property, Life Fitness, Puggles and Seahorse for her incredible work in leading as Young People’s amabassador for Swim School, Elyi Magazine, Red Shoes Accounting, and WGA STEEL BONES. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Jorja. Solicitors and Metro Rod (Cambridge) themselves along with the Ely Standard Newspaper as their media partner. A local

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With the local community completely getting behind this event, an overwhelming amount of nominations were received, they - weretask to collated decide byon localthe winners Virtual Assistant,of each category. Sadie Finch and final ised by the judging panel who had a tremendously difficult The excitement during the evening was palpable, one guest said “I feel so humbled to be here tonight, thank you so much for allowing little old me to be a part of this!”

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10 Letter from The Beeches

Dear Isleham Parish resident.

The Beeches Isleham is now in the 4th year of operation since open-

grow in all aspects. We have a voluntary group of Trustees to govern theing andrunning after of making the centre, a small and profit the charity last completed for which year, it represents. continues to For a friendly and professional approach Following some changes we are now light of a few volunteers. Ide- ally we are looking for accounting, legal, HR and management expe- • Domestic & Commercial Property rience but would consider anyone that thought they could input and • Family & Matrimonial Matters help maintain The Beeches as the Hub of the village and surrounding • Wills, Probate, Trusts & Tax area. • Company & Employment Law The trustees commit to attend an evening meeting each month, and some also support operationally with voluntary sessions in the of- 2 Three Cups Walk, Fore Hill, Ely Cambs CB7 4AN Tel: (01353) 666075 Fax: (01353) 666162 and on going support of the centre that we seek. If you are interested Email: [email protected] fice, behind the bar, and in other ways. It is really the commitment 07831 168899 for an informal discussion. We have the potential for Also at: 4b Church Street, Isleham, Cambs CB7 5RX upin finding to 4 additional out more Trustees, please contact so please Mark do Goldsack,contact should Chair youTrustees, have an on Tel: (01638) 780170 Fax: (01638) 780190 interest.

P B & W Solicitors LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership, trading as Kind regards Pooley Bendall & Watson Solicitors. Mark B Goldsack [email protected]

FenroseTFM Farm, 1 FenButchers Bank, Isleham CB7 5SL Tel: 01638 780994/780431 Email: [email protected] Website: thompsonsfarmisleham.co.uk Due to popular and growing demand of our FRESH HOME-BRED AND REARED BEEF & PORK (lamb from July/August and chicken from June) our butcher David works in our farm shop during our opening hours: Tuesdays 10am-5.30pm • Thursdays 9am-5.30pm Fridays 9am-5.30pm. At the weekends we are open: Saturdays 9am-4pm • Sundays 10am-12 noon. We guarantee 100% traceability and very competitive prices for our customers! View our prices on our website. An example of a TFM Best Buy Pack ONLY £25!

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11 17/00707/FUL Replace existing house with 3 bedroomed, two Isleham Parish storey detached dwelling, garage and green house. Chalk Farm, Temple Rd Isleham. Mr B Prince. No objection. Council Update 17/00848 Two four bed bungalows. Site East of 23 Little Lon- don. Mr P & Mrs J Clarke. Objection on the grounds that: • No inclusion within the draft local plan. • Impact of additional cars on the safety of pedestrians. The Parish Council meets on the first Monday of every month • Impact on other dwellings and the character of the village. at 7.15pm. Meetings are held in the main meeting room of • This is an overdevelopment of the site. The Beeches. Members of the public are invited to attend the meetings and 15 minutes are set aside each month for • These are not the type of properties our village needs. public question time. (No food or drink to be bought into the meeting room, please.) 17/00851/FUL 4 no detached dwelling houses and 4 no de- tached garages. Site rear of 30 church Lane Isleham. Mr C Full copies of the agendas and minutes are available on the Elwood. Objection: It would appear that by building in a Parish Council website, the notice boards outside The Beeches piecemeal manner that this is a deliberate attempt to avoid re- and adjacent to the cenotaph and from the Parish Clerk, Rich- sponsibility for building affordable houses. ard Liddington: tel 01638 781687, email islehampc@gmail. • No inclusion within the draft local plan. com. • Impact of additional cars on the safety of pedestrians.

Police Matters • Impact on other dwellings and the character of the village. • Several vehicles in Limestone close were broken into in June • This is an overdevelopment of the site. • It is also disappointing to inform readers that the storage • It could well lead to the further development of land to the shed which houses machinery used for maintaining the cricket north. square has been vandalised on two occasions recently • These are not the type of properties our village needs. Play Area and MUGA Report • Impact on Coates Drove conservation area. • The recently established tennis club is still looking for new 17/00896 proposed dwelling rear of 52-56 West St members. Please contact Mr Clint Grove on 079 4644 1351 for more details. • This is an attempt to bypass a previously refused application. • The new tractor storage shed is almost complete • Likely to trigger a fourth development on this section of land. • The Parish Council hope that residents enjoyed the recent • Impact on other residences including the outlook of the list- travelling fun fair. ed hall. Allotment Matters • No inclusion within the draft local plan. There are still a number of plots available on both the Dunstall • Impact of additional cars on the safety of pedestrians. and Three Trees Allotment sites. The rent for a ten rod plot • Impact on other dwellings and the character of the village. which equates to 252m2 is just £13 per annum! Please contact the Parish Clerk for details. • This is an overdevelopment of the site. Highways Report • This is not the type of property our village needs. • Need to retain existing clunch walls. 17/01002/FUL Replacement of existing cottage 16 Prickwil- •of Residents vehicles using may beFordham interested Road, to registeringknow that aspeeds 24 hour in excesstraffic low Rd Isleham. Mr Tricker. No objection surveyof 43mph. undertaken As this is between a 30mph 10th zone & this16th really June identifiedis quite fright 85%- ening and clea at risk. On behalf of the Parish Council can we 17/01043/FUL Construction of 6 dwellings land adjoining 15 please ask all drivers to SLOW DOWN? Pound Lane Isleham. Mrs Davies. • Residents will soon see a Vehicle Activated Speed Camera in Objection on the grounds that previously raised concerns have the village. This has been almost exclusively funded by a grant not been addressed, including: from East Cambridgeshire District Council. • The perceived overdevelopment of the site • You may also be aware of the increasing number of commer- • Its environmental impact on the adjacent conservation area. and other street furniture within the village. From the start of • The proposed size and design of the houses and its impact on cialJuly postersJacob Mayall, and flyers the village that are litter being picker, attached will be to removing lampposts all neighbouring houses. such items. • Highway issues • Parking outside the CO-OP remains a major concern, with At the time of writing planning applications are still to be drivers regularly parking either across the footpath or on the considered for: double yellow lines. This clearly causes danger to both pedes- trians and other drivers. Can we please ask all residents to en- 17/00941/FUL Erection of single storey, pre-fabricated, de- sure they use the designated parking spaces at the rear and tached garage behind front elevation of house in garden of immediately in front of the building ? property. 19 Church Lane Isleham. Mrs F Borley Planning Applications 17/01061/FUL Two storey rear extension. 5 Beck Road. Isle-

12 ham. Mrs M Turton 17/00222/FUL Development of 3 No. Three bedroom bunga- lows Land adjacent 2 Houghtons Lane Isleham. Mr J Waters. 17/01145/FUL Erection of 2 borehole kiosks & temp amazon - 17/00672/FUL Proposed 2 bedroomed detached dwelling. ham. Anglian Water Services Ltd. Plot adjacent 20 Little London Isleham. Mr & Mrs Drayton. Ob- filter kiosk. Isleham water treatment works. Forham Rd Isle jection Lodged. 17/01706/FUL2 storey side extension plus single storey rear extension. 2 Goodchilds Gardens Isleham. Mr E Raymond Other Planning Matters Planning approvals have been granted by ECDC for: The Parish Council are in the process of establishing a neigh- bourhood forum aimed at proactively looking at how the vil- 17/00223/FUL Development of 2No three bedroomed bunga- lage might address issues relating to planning. Please contact lows. Site between Houghtons Lane and East Fen Rd Isleham. the Parish Clerk if you might like to be included within this fo- Mr J Waters. rum. To make this group effective priority for inclusion in this 17/00349/VAR Vary condition of previous application for group will be given to people with a professional background 16/01459/FUL 83 The Causeway. Mr W Gordon. in planning policy or related skills. 17/00436/FUL Proposed erection of 1 No private detached dwelling and cart lodge on land at 53 Pound Lane Isleham. Mr County Councillor’s Notes G Baxter. 17/00497/CLP Single storey Extension. 12 St Andrew’s Close Isleham. Mr A Findlay. 17/00712/TRE Felling of sycamore tree at 5 Robins Close Isle- ham. Mr Varma. 17/00743/TRE Felling of sycamore tree at 41 Mill St Isleham. Mr Haine. 17/00593/ADI – CO-OP signs amendment (removal of illumi- nation within signs) 17/00929/TRE Fell conifer at Spurgeon’s Barn 5a West Street Isleham. Mr Stevens 17/00607/FUL Two storey and single storey rear extensions, demolition of existing garage & erection of double carport. 70 West Street Isleham Ms Clarke & Mr Dick. 17/00627 Outline application for a single storey dwelling It is a continual delight (so far!) to have been chosen a few along with associated parking assess and site works. Plot 2 ad- weeks ago to represent Isleham on Cambridgeshire County jacent to 3 Hall Barn Rd Isleham Mr & Mrs Clarke. Council. 17/01032/TRE Lowering the crown of a Cherry Tree at 26 to hearing Isleham views as part of their discussions – al- Limestone Close. Mrs French. Councillorsthough I have and to officersremember at Shire that I Hall am thereare quickly to get thegetting best used deal Planning Refusals for Cambridgeshire as a whole, as well as for our pleasant east- erly corner of the county. As with any new job, life as Isleham’s County Councillor is

Parish Councillors address list with excellent colleagues in both Isleham and Soham who have Richard Radcliffe 45 Sun Street, Isleham definitelybeen showing a learning me the curve. ropes, I amand very to have lucky such to be a ableconstructive to work (Chairman) Tel: 01638 780831 and energetic Parish Council in Isleham. We all share the same Derrick Beckett Appleyard Farm, 1 Houghtons Lane, ambition to try and make life in this village the best it can be, (Vice Chairman) Isleham Tel: 01638 780476 and I am looking forward to keeping up the teamwork over the Marie Bowker 1 Fordham Road, Isleham next four years. 01638 781604 One of the most immediately visible things the County Council Vanessa Bruyneel-Smith 115 The Causeway, Isleham does is maintain our roads. From day one, people in the village Tel: 01638 781708 have been raising highways issues with me, from parking to Jeannette Malkin 17 Little London, Isleham potholes. I do encourage people to keep doing that. We should Tel: 01638 780283 soon have a pair of vehicle-activated signs to deter speeding, Bob Mitchell 10 Sparkes Close, Isleham thanks to a successful Parish bid on the County’s local high- ways improvement fund. I am hoping these will make an im- Tel: 01638 780707 pact on the way drivers behave, especially with people from Clive Patterson 21 West Street, Isleham outside the village who may not be so careful about the safety Tel: 01638 780669 of Isleham’s children as readers of the Informer are. I am also Glenda Preece 94 The Causeway, Isleham hoping we will soon be able to renew the double yellow lines Tel: 01638 780734 outside the Co-op which have faded badly and are too often Pauline Wilkes 6 Limestone Close, Isleham ignored by people who park and block visibility on that busy Tel: 01638 780640 corner. Les Wightman 3 Sun Street, Isleham One thing everyone who cares about the condition of our roads Tel: 01638 781022 can do is to make their concerns heard in an effective way. Any- one can report a pothole, faded road marking, or other high- (Parish Clerk) Tel: 01638 781687 ways defect directly through the County Council’s website. Richard Liddington ParishEmail: [email protected], The Beeches https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads- Website: www.isleham-village.co.uk and-parking/roads-and-pathways/roadworks-and-faults/ Reporting an issue this way makes sure that our Local High- 13 sets out the service standards residents should expect in terms Well Done Penny! waysof the Officercriteria will for lookcarrying into out it, anda repair the websiteand the alsotimetable helpfully for My daughter Penny, who is ten years old decided in April that repairs to happen. Please do use this service. I monitor what’s she wanted to cut her hair and send it off to be made into a wig been reported, but do feel free to contact me directly too. for a child going through cancer treatment. I’ll be picking up on other issues people have been raising with me in future notes. She also asked people to In the meantime, my email address is paul.raynes@cam- sponsor her to do this and bridgeshire.gov.uk. in doing so raised just over Paul Raynes £1891 pounds for Cancer County Councillor for Soham North and Isleham Research. Penny decided to have her hair cut off at the end of June and invited some friends and family to watch it happen. Isleham Bowls Club We have now passed the mid-point of the season and the eve- nings are starting to draw in. We have a good mixture of nice sunny evenings, a few cooler ones and not too much call for the waterproofs. In the Ely & District leagues, 12 months ago the men were sit- uated in 2nd place but what a difference a year makes. This season we are currently struggling near the bottom of the di- vision, same players against the same teams; that’s why we play the sport because you never know! Wins away against Penny was over- Fordham and at home to Newmarket have been the highlights. whelmed by the gener- The ladies have also struggled this season to string some good osity of everyone who results together and are currently 2nd from bottom in their supported her and was - thrilled by her new tired’ members of our club) are having a mixed season, win- haircut (thanks to Jess league.ning some The and afternoon losing leaguesome and (which they mainly are currently caters for sitting the ‘re in Butler) mid table of division 2. However, in the mixed Cambridge & District league we were promoted to division 2 for this season and have played beyond expectations. Having played 14 out of the 20 matches we have won 10 and are clear at the top of the table. There are a lot of points are still at stake so we will need to push on and hope- fully join the elite next season. On an individual level, Darren Dunbavin has joined up with 7 other young under 25’s boys for the Cambridgeshire team and - son at Leamington Spa. haveThe club qualified hosts forbingo the evenings national finalsevery toWednesday be held later (play in forthe cashsea prizes) evening to help sustain funds and anyone is welcome is attend. Either go up to the club on a Wednesday at 7.30pm or contact Doreen on 01638 780836. Also please remember, we are always keen to see new people visit the club, so why not pop up to see what we are about and have to offer. Barry Grimwood Club Captain

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service and the familiar hymns of praise loved and sung by St Andrew’s Parish Church generations before us;

Welcome to St Andrew’s, the Parish Church here in Isleham. All are welcome in this community of faith in Jesus Christ. St ‘To you, O Lord, our hearts we raise in hymns of adoration; Andrew’s is part of the Three Rivers Group, including the villages ToYhe you valleys bring stand sacrifice so thick of praise with corn with that shouts even of they exultation: are singing’ of Chippenham, Fordham, Kennett, Snailwell & Isleham. Do join Bright robes of gold the fields adorn, the hills with joy are ringing, us for worship and fellowship on Sundays and during the week. High Summer. An opportunity to pause and ponder; to look afresh Rector: In vacancy Associate Priest: The Rev’d Sue Potts, The Vicarage, chippenham sowing and growing, maturing and fruit-bearing a correlation of CB7 5PP. Tel: 01638 721662. Email: [email protected] atthe the seasons harvest and fields rhythms around of our us own and lives; see to within recognise the andseasons marvel of Licensed Lay Minister: Carol Taylor at God’s gift of creation and to acknowledge our part in tending Authorised Lay Minister: Mark Liversidge and stewarding the earth’s precious resources entrusted to us.

WORSHIP It is a joy and privilege to live and minister in such a beautiful Sundays: The main service is at 9.30 am. Junior Church meets part of the world, and I am looking forward once more to Harvest in the Social Centre. On the third Sunday of every month we celebrations in our village churches. Do come and join us…. And worship together at an All Age Holy Communion service. let’s count our blessings together. Monday: 9.15 Morning Prayer at 7 The Close, Kennett Tuesday: 8.15 Morning Prayer, Social Centre Isleham Then thank the Lord, oh thank the Lord, for all his love.’ Wednesday: Wednesdays: 8.15 Morning Prayer, Chippenham. Blessings,‘All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above 7pm Compline, Snailwell Thursday: 8.30 Holy Communion (BCP) Fordham Friday: 8.15 Morning Prayer: Fordham Pound Lane Free Church Tuesday Coffee Morning 9am – 12 noon Social Centre Fridays 6.30pm Choir practice. All welcome. Contact Mark We warmly invite anyone to join us on Sunday morning or evening as we Liversidge 01638 781696. 7.30pm Bell Ringing, beginners worship together, or a Wednesday evening for prayer and bible study. especially welcome. Contact Ruth Ogden 01638 780646. If you’ve never stepped into a church before and are curious or simply Churchwardens: Rob Savage 01638 780218 robert.savage@ wish to come and look around and learn about the historical building - islehamchurch.org.uk and Kathy Carver kathy@carverfamily. you’re very welcome to come on a Thursday morning (10.00-11.30am) to org.uk enjoy tea, coffee, cake and a quick round of dominoes during our weekly Tower Captain: Ruth Ogden 01638 780646 ruth.ogden@ “open doors” Coffee Morning. There is no charge or donation, children islehamchurch.org.uk are welcome and with a regular attendance of 10-15 people from the Choir Director: Mark Liversidge 01638 781696 mark. village, you’re likely to recognise a face. During the morning a short (8 [email protected] minute) presentation is given looking at something in the news from a Webmaster: Andrew Stephens 01638 781468/780229. For Christian perspective. more information about the Three Rivers Group and St Andrew’s, please visit our website at www.islehamchurch.org.uk • Pastor: Mr Dave Hall (tel. 01638 781343 or 780636; email: pastor@plfc. High Summer: What images does this conjure up for you? For org.uk) me, growing up in rural Lincolnshire, it meant glorious care-free Please feel free to call or email the pastor for any further information. August days; a time when my friends and I would spend long days outdoors paddling in streams or building dens, watching Sunday worship: 11am and 6.30pm. An optional crèche is provided for the swifts and house-martins swooping and calling in the bright 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 lie on our tummies, chins cupped in hands, watching the bees morning meetings respectively. Refreshments are provided after evening sky. I loved the wildflowers, especially the dandelions; we would services. On Aug 20th and Sep 17th we will provide a fellowship lunch meat’), for our pet tortoises and rabbits. Best of all, when the (BBQs weather permitting) for everyone attending the morning service. on the yellow flowers, and gather the dandelion leaves (‘rabbit Youth groups on Sunday: 10.00-11.15am (aged 3 to 18 across several groups as age appropriate). We operate a strict and comprehensive Child dandelions magically transformed into fluffy dandelion clocks, Protection Policy, all young people’s workers have been CRB checked and wenew loved stages to andblow directions the seed headsabout intoto happen the air in and our ‘tell young the time’,lives. trained appropriately. watching them float and disperse in all directions, symbols of the Monday:MusicMayhem: 9.30 - 10.30am. Preschool children (and parent/ guardian) during school terms. A fun time for your pre-school children - and‘What’s all too the soon, time? with sinking heart and that knot in the pit of the ‘One-ostomach, clock, half Two fear, –o-clock. half excitement, Three o the clock’….. dandelion clock would by refreshments and a time to relax with friends whilst the children play. Newaction members songs, musical always instruments welcome and(just the turn ever-popular up – there ‘Sockeroo’,is no charge). followed But the bitterness of returning to school was tempered by the remind me it was once more September and ‘School Time’. Wednesday: Church Night: 7.40-9.00pm. A relaxed time of bible study apple picking, jam-making, the heady smell of hay and warm and prayer. Everyone welcome, a great opportunity to meet and interact sweetnessgrain and preparation of this ‘Season for Harvest of mellow Festivals. fruitfulness’; plum and one-to-one. Tea and coffee served from 7.25pm. I loved, and still love, Harvest Festivals; the colourful sight and smells of fruit and vegetables, wheat sheaves, dahlias and Thursday: Coffee Morning: Doors open from 10.00-11.30am. We provide chrysanthemums, mixed with the aroma of candle-wax, old free tea, coffee, cakes and dominoes. A great opportunity to discover or hymn books and bees’ wax polish; the uplifting words of the explore the church outside of our formal meetings, or to socialise with

15 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 REQUEST FROM THE COUNCIL village faces will be there. Could the Parish Council please ask Friday: Women’s Meeting (fortnightly, breaking for August). Please all residents to ensure that bushes, email or call for details. trees and other garden follage grow- Saturday: Men’s Fellowship (2nd Saturday of the month, 11th Aug., ing in their gardens do not encroach 8th Sep. etc). Meet at the church, 8am. onto the village footpaths? Full details of all our services, events, core beliefs and contact details We are being increasingly informed are on our website: http://plfc.org.uk pedestrians using the footpaths and High Street Church ofobviously difficulties want being to avoid experienced residents by having to walk onto the roads.

Aren’t we blessed to live in this lovely village? Oh, there is always something to moan about; the lack of public transport, the dog mess on the pavements, the park- Isleham Primary School is looking ing problems up at the Rec or near the Churches etc etc. to recruit a new Co-opted school, a choice of good churches, an approachable Par- Butish Councilthere are and definitely a wonderful things sense to beof communitygrateful for....a spirit, great to Governor. name just a few. If you would like to know more In the Bible, Gods Word, it says....”Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord”. And you know, what always amaz- please contact Neil King, Chair es me? When I determine to be thankful, it changes my outlook on life and makes me more cheerful, whatever is going on. The new Church is creating a lot of interest from ([email protected]) visitors to the area as well as villagers and Terry Malkin is of Governors in the first instance inarrange constant a tour demand for you as too.a ‘Tour guide!’. If you are interested, contact the Church Office 01638 780985 and we can easily High Street Church is still carrying on with all it’s usual ac- tivities throughout the week and you are, of course, very welcome to join us…..particularly on a Sunday at 10.30am or 6.30pm.

(well, some of us are!), who love the Lord Jesus Christ and Youare constantlywill find us aware to be a of group how ofmuch very we ordinary, have to normal be thank folk- ful for. We would love to meet you and if you would like to

Kathrynmeet one Kyte of us in your own home first, just give us a ring.

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16 Photo Copying and Printing Services

Come along to Messy Church for crafts, fun and worship for all the family! (Photo Copying Available during Centre opening times - Every second Sunday of the month All Printing Services require 2-3 working Days Notice) at Fordham Church 3.30-5.30 All welcome! Copying and more. We can print Posters, Flyers, Tickets, Banners, Wedding Certificate All prices are per sheet using Xerox Digital Paper or 100 GSM Colour Dates for Autumn Term: laser print paper. September 10th Can be printed on 140GSM Matt Card for an extra 5p per sheet October 8th November 12th Paper Size Mono 50+ Mono Colour 50+ Colour December 10th A5 (2X on A4) 10p 8p 20p 15p For more information contact: A4 10p 8p 30p 25p Rev’d Sue 01638 721662 A3 20p 12p 40p 35p

Banner Printing Using 160 GSM laser print paper 29.7cm x 120cm £2.50 per Mono Sheet £5 per Colour Sheet

This is not a self service machine. Please state which paper is required for your work. We will only use paper supplied by The Beeches. 50 years experience Please ensure you proof read your work before hand, We will not accept responsibility for any design faults, spelling etc.

The Beeches Community Centre, 32 Mill Street, Isleham, Cambs, CB7 5RY 01638 780097 / [email protected] www.thebeechesisleham.co.uk

Women’s Institute CRAFT FAIR Saturday 28th October Chippenham Village Hall 10am – 4pm To book a table, £10, contact: Liz: 724914 or Ginette: 781122

17 Meadowview Massage The Beeches in Dramatic Isleham Rescue! The new drama group that was set up in Fordham in April

show was due to be performed. Fordham Amateur Dramatic Massage can help to relieve stress, reduce wereSociety suddenly (or “FADS”) faced onlywith thena crisis learned three weeksthat the before stage their lighting first anxiety, manage back pain, reduce muscle at Fordham village hall didn’t work! This was the last straw tension, ease symptoms of depression and in a catalogue of other problems with the hall, so the group promote relaxation. It also increases blood decided that another venue was urgently required – which is and lymph circulation and enhances the when the Beeches came to the rescue with the offer of a slot on body’s natural restorative function. Sunday 9th July. I am trained in the following massage The show, two one-act comedies, was well received by an audi- techniques: ence of over 90, a good turn-out on a sultry July Sunday. Local celebrity, crime novelist Alison Bruce, made her debut perfor- Therapeutic mance playing two roles in “Whodidit?”, but it was probably her daughter, Lana, who stole the show with her portrayal of Deep tissue the dotty house-maid. “The fat lady sings in Little Grimley”, a Glass cupping therapy tale of a drama group reduced to four quarrelsome members, also raised much laughter, particularly Graham Carter and his Myofascial Release banana consumption! Many thanks to Louise and the staff of Manual lymphatic drainage the Beeches for their help and assistance with the production. FADS have now decided that we strongly prefer to continue For an appointment or more information using the Beeches for future productions and we are amending please contact me, Lisa Milne at change of venue. We aim to perform about three shows a year, [email protected] ourmainly name comedies to Fenland and Amateurthrillers, Dramaticand are currently Society toplanning reflect thisour 01638 780186 or 07711 699920 next production – probably for early November. We even ex- pect to have a “set” for out next show – which was not possible Meadowview Massage at the Fordham venue. We are always looking for new mem- bers, whether actors or back-stage helpers. Anyone interested Qualified VTCT Level 3 - Fully insured can be assured of a warm welcome to the group. Contact Mal- colm or Doreen Speirs on 01638 780783 for further details, or email [email protected]

Friends of Soham Museum Membership

Join us for only £10 per year or £15 per year per family mem- bership • Free admission to Soham Museum • History Group bi-monthly talks • Diary dates, advanced notice of local history and fund raising and newsletters sent directly to you • Members only trips to local museums and places of interest Contact our Membership Secretary: Mary Burnside Soham Museum, 7 Churchgate Street Soham, Cambs, CB7 5DS Soham Museum History Group presents a film night ‘Operation Harvest’ -HZHO] 1JX\  War in the Countryside 1939-1945 =XPED ZLWK -XOLH-HZHO] 7 th September at 7.30pm )DFHERRN SDJH 1HZ FODVV FRPLQJ -XO\ WK  Methodist Hall, Berrycroft, Soham )LUVW FODVV LV IUHH -RLQ WKH SDUW\ 'RQ W IRUJHW \RXU ZDWHU - freshments £2.50 non members, Members Free Book Stall/Raffle/Re )RU FODVV GHWDLOV &RQWDFW \RXU OLFHQVHG =XPED ,QVWUXFWRU &RS\ULJKW ‹  =XPED )LWQHVV _ =XPED DQG WKH =XPED ORJRV DUH WUDGHPDUNV RI =XPED )LWQHVV //& (# 

18 Isleham CofE Primary School

As the school year draws to a close, we have been pleased that the weather has been kind to us and enabled our many outdoor end-of-year celebrations and events to take place. The children competed capably in their end-of-term sports day races on the 10th July which followed a traditional race format this year, offering the children the opportunity to gain points for their house team in addition to personal stickers for each race. This year, it was the Emerald house team who were crowned over- all victors of the sports day, but the children all showed great - ers and awards on the day, and looked fantastic in their house teamcolour spirit tops and hats.were all justifiably proud of their many stick On the 12th July, the annual summer musical concert took - becue prepared by the PTA, with ice-creams and drinks also placeon sale. on Thisthe school was a field great and opportunity was followed to showcaseby a wonderful the many Bar excellent singers and musical groups in the school, in addition to the music assembly led by music teacher Mr Wright on the 18th July. We wished our Year 6 children a fond farewell too at the end- of-term disco and pizza party on the 14th July, again offered by

It has been a wonderful school year, with the school recently the PTA, and their final assembly on the 21st July. celebrating strong SATs results again achieved by the children in end-of-year tests. The school continues to be a very success- ful place to work and learn, and I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year as Headteacher at Isleham. The staff and I look forward to seeing the primary school chil- dren back at school after the summer break on Tuesday 5th September 2017, and wish the Year 6 children every good wish as they move on to start their secondary school journey. We also all wish everyone in Isleham a happy and safe summer break. Mrs Sarah Skillern Headteacher

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