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5. Kira (17) begins a journalism course at the College of West Anglia this month.

1. Izzy (18) has aspirations for becoming extremely It Can’t Be competent in everything happening in Wisbech YouTube. 2. Lee (25) created the artwork Simply, ‘It Can’t Be’ is designed to provide a platform for young and format for ‘It Can’t Be’. people who live, earn or learn Now he volunteers as I.T. in or around the capital of the specialist with another fens, to have our say – about charity. what we are interested in. 3. Dazed and Confused Kristian (19), is the epitome of a ‘It Can’t be’ provides a volunteering opportunity for budding journalist. young people to work together 4. Charlotte (17) loves the to produce, and distribute a English language. magazine for young people about matters that interest us as young people.

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The show this year was return Angles Theatre to ‘The Forbidden Planet’, – old and new taking just 10 days to prepare, practice and present - to a live wisbech – audience the complex story of Return to the Forbidden Planet – brilliant on all three nights. focus on one facet of a multi-talented corner of wisbech

Every summer the Angles Theatre puts on a show, challenging the players to put together a show in just two weeks. And it is brilliant every time, with loads of opportunities for young people to get involved. The Angles presents masses of Last summer, fittingly, in the shows during the year, and if allotted two weeks a fantastic you want to see any or if you performance of Sir Cliff would like to get involved - go Richard’s ‘Summer Holiday’ was to: presented to capacity www.anglestheatre.co.uk audiences. This was about a group of youths, girls and boys who went away on holiday together in a big London Bus.

 Lithuanian teenager, 18, Teenagers appears in court at ...  Teenager stabbed in in Wisbech Wisbech - but saved from serious injury by his ... What do we think of when we  Wisbech Teen think of teenager? We Hospitalised After "Legal googled ‘Teenager in Wisbech’, High" … and got a real shock. This  K. A teenager in Wisbech really ‘can’t be’ the teenagers has been mugged and ... that we know. But the  Teenager charged with headlines are still there. murder following Wisbech stabbing ... These stories presented a sad, disgusting, and worrying microcosm of teenage behaviour at the time. Now the stories are past their sell by date and should be removed - they are certainly not at all representative of the vast majority of us teenagers that live, earn or learn here.

These first seven headlines on

Google, it seems, will define Izzy and Kristian found these hits teenagers in Wisbech forever, while researching the web for which is truly diabolical. material for ‘It Can’t Be’. They  Teenager from Wisbech know that there are well over arrested in connection 1,000 teenagers in Wisbech at any with rape of woman one time, and they know that the  Teenager arrested in headlines do not represent the vast majority of young people here. connection with a

Wisbech shop owner … What do you think - REALLY 5

Get a Job U young As well as over 100 youngsters claiming, around 400 other people layabouts !!! are registered for employment. And there are not enough jobs to go ‘We would if we could, but we can’t around. – there’s not a hope in hell’, says a group of young people from, at the On-Line Job Search and media Job Café at the Queen Mary Centre search reveal an average of just 40- on Friday between 10 am and 12 80 jobs available in the area. This noon, every week. does not bode well - and, as we know, most jobs in Wisbech today Between them - Marshland; Thomas are created by people retiring; Clarkson; Wisbech Grammar; moving; getting ill; or dying. That is Meadowgate; and a couple of called natural wastage- but there smaller schools give up around 350 are very few new jobs being young each year to the job or created. training market. And even if they go into training opportunities to begin Even existing jobs take longer to with they then make up the come on to the market, because numbers leaving later rather than people are retiring much later. sooner. Older people are also taking the The question is - are there 350 traditional starter jobs that young ‘new’ jobs available in and around people used to depend upon for Wisbech each year that young their start to their working lives – in people would be considered for? supermarkets. Simply, there aren’t enough jobs to go around, and if And the answer, simply, is no. you are young and inexperienced it is less likely that you’ll even get an Even though the number of interview. opportunities usually increases in the summer, these are mostly on The answer is to enable Wisbech to the land or on the line in factories. grow and develop both socially and economically to give youth a So the question still remains are chance – a process that is often there enough employers prepared hindered by our short-sighted to give school leavers a chance, friend ‘The Phantom of Wisbech’ particularly those who leave school (2nd cousin to Viz magazine’s with little or no qualifications? NO! ‘Phantom of the Fens’). 6

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For 16-18 year olds (up to 24 if Axiom Housing (The Foyer) EHCP) offer FS maths/English/ICT + Wisbech Foyer, 2 North Street, vocational Level 1 diplomas: Retail; Wisbech. PE13 1NP Admin; Construction; Business 01945 580103 Motor vehicle; Customer service; The Foyer Skills Centre tutor post Hospitality. has been made redundant but actively seeking employment (which NACRO includes volunteering) still forms 1 Hill Street, Wisbech. PE13 2TY part of the tenancy agreement. 01945 467254 Issued to the young residents. Still delivering and taking referrals for the Study Programme: English, Volunteer Centre Fenland, Maths, ICT, Retail, Customer Rosmini Centre Services, Childcare, and Catering. 69a Queens Rd, W. PE13 2PH. 01945 582192 Youth Support Service Can offer people of all ages Cambridgeshire County Council volunteering opportunities in 192 Awdry House, Ramnoth Road, different organisations to help build Wisbech - 01223 507218 employability skills, and self- Targeted NEET Services confidence. 7

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If anyone in Wisbech was watching the X Factor on Saturday night they Halloween Party should have set it to record and got Children and adults welcome down to the Queen Mary Centre to see our own talented young musicians... 28 October 2016 Welcome to Youthoria » Youthoria www.youthoria.org/

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Cambridge based charity SexYouality Wisbech. PE13 2PH now runs a group providing Support and friendship for young people in the Wisbech area who are discovering their sexuality.

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2016 SURVEY 3. How would you rate the facilities for young people in FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Wisbech? Extremely good 1. How does Wisbech make Very good you feel? Somewhat good Very positive Not so good Somewhat positive Not at all good Neutral Somewhat negative How would you improve or Very negative add to facilities for young people? What do you think could be done to Wisbech to make it a better place for you? 4. How would you rate the facilities for young mums and dads and their children in 2. How would you rate the Wisbech? town centre? Extremely good Very high quality Very good High quality Somewhat good Neither high nor low quality Not so good Low quality Not at all good Very low quality How do you think facilities for Can you think of anything that young mums and dads and would improve the market your children could be place? improved?

5. Do you think young people 7. Out of the following options, are offered a fair chance to which addition would you like obtain jobs, volunteer to see featured in the positions or other forms of newsletter? work? Local sports article Absolutely Upcoming local events Mostly yes Film review Sometimes Game review Not really Not at all Please list any other suggestions you may have How would you like to see below these opportunities be improved on?

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Which help services would you like to see be improved? erbie.murat@fenlandvc. org.uk

The Stones hit Wisbech When the curtains pulled back to town last Friday 26 August reveal them on stage, the fans burst into cry’s and screams, that could be heard in Museum Square, and it startled the Phantom of Wisbech out of his reverie, and he vowed to ‘put a stop’ to this unadulterated enjoyment. In the meantime people had come from far and wide to see this 1963 with a high decibel amazing band, and there would be impact rating that left the lots more huge show business thousand strong Corn names in Wisbech before the Exchange audience reeling. Phantom had his way, and nobody came to Wisbech any more. With instant disdain for the warm- The police and uniformed up bands (who they had been security had their work cut out enjoying until then) the sea of bobs keeping order, and there were some and slicked back hair screamed, as complaints from the people living the Rolling Stones took the stage by along the Brinks, but no arrests. storm, drowning out any chance of actually hearing the music as the Stones jerked into movement. Eccentric egos, shoulder length hair, strutting around the stage. Wisbech had never seen anything like it, despite hosting live shows every week in the vast Corn

Exchange at 1 North Brink. Sadly the Corn Exchange was The Stones with their famous handed over to Fenland District shoulder length hair were here now Council in 1974, by the Town and rocked Wisbech for a full two Council, who then sold it into hours before the curtain closed to private hands to become a bingo even more tumultuous screaming. hall - followed by a hollow space Imagine the vibe emanating from that has been empty for 25 years. those thoroughly over-excited fans.

overcoming that fear and achieving so much in such a short time, he is an inspiration He was a little boy to us all.

who was scared of Before races, we are told, Adam water. Then, at the often listens to rap star Dr Dre age of 14, he was only and ‘Grime’, although we suspect his fear of water was to found in the slow overcome by a great deal of lane at the local training, perseverance, and swimming pool. hard work, rather than just a love of good music.

This year, after seven In Wisbech toddlers, children and even adults can benefit years of incredible from swimming lessons from determination and qualified instructors, who will hard work, Adam help them to overcome their own irrational fears at the New Peaty went on to be a Vision, Hudson Centre. gold medal winner for the GB swimming team.

Always to be spotted in the slow lane at the age of 14, Adam Peaty has gone on to become gold medal winner for the 100m breaststroke at the Rio Olympics at the age of 21.

As a toddler Adam had an irrational fear of water. By 12

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Black Veil Brides, since 2006, has evolved into an all round rock band, and I have grown with them.

Some of BVB’S lyrics have dealt with I was instantly blown away with topics aimed at people who feel like their first single Knives and Pens, outcasts in our society, a sentiment and have since been constantly I understand. The band very much surprised at how we seem to have stand up for the underdog; embrace progressed and evolved together, anything odd; strange; or unique. enabling me to enjoy their more

meaningful and deep music of Many people have often wondered today. what the name Black Veil Brides BVB are mostly known for their stand for, well now I’m going to black makeup, body paint, studded shed some light. The name is a clothing and hair, which was Roman Catholic term used for when inspired by the 1980’s glam metal women marry into the church and acts such as kiss and Motley Crue. give up all pleasures of life to devote themselves to God. Each The lead singer of BVB, Andy Black, bride is then deemed a black veil not too long ago, released a new bride. album called the Shadow Side, with the help of Gerard Way and Mikey The band took this as a positive and Way, and many of us speculated a negative, saying the happiest about Andy’s departure from the moment could be marriage and band. He has since set the fans then the saddest moment would be straight, saying that he won’t be a funeral. If you really think about leaving the band any time soon. He it, this really fit’s well for a dark and just wanted to see where a solo heavy rock band. album would take him, which in this case is good for him, and for the Izzy rest of the band.

The Phantom and his While he ran he ate the sandwiches, because all the random chicken experiences exercise had made him hungry, never thinking for one moment that the chickens were after his sandwiches and not him.

The daft old bugger never considered how stupid the idea of meat eating chickens was. Well why would he? He is, after all, the Phantom of Wisbech.

Interestingly as he stuffed the ‘Twas a sunny Sunday last morsel of peanut butter afternoon, when the Phantom sandwich into his maw, the of Wisbech was walking along a chickens not only lost interest country lane just outside Elm, in him, but they completely lost with his peanut butter their heads and spent the rest sandwiches sticking to his of the afternoon running fingers, when he noticed a around like headless chickens. massive brood of chickens racing towards him. With all the commotion, Mr Green’s wife, Mrs Green from As the chickens rampaged Green Acres, along Green Lanes towards him, the Phantom had panicked and phoned the panicked, turned, fell and was police, who turned up in force savaged by the chickens. and strip searched the Phantom to make sure he was He managed to save his not carrying any offensive sandwiches from the furiously weapons, drugs or bombs. pecking scavengers and ran for There were no arrests. it. Kristian

Guns N’ Roses

Gods of Rock!

Sweet Child O Mine is an all- time classic. The catchy tune builds up to the raw and explosive vocals of Axl Rose. Memories start to flow of summer evenings, outside fire If you don’t know this amazing pits crackling, the hum of 80’s rock band, then stop what crickets echoing in the hints of you are doing, search the web, dawn, listening to Guns N’ and grace your ears with the Roses. The song was born adrenaline pumping, head when Axl wrote a poem for his banging, and sensational music beloved, Erin Everly, becoming of Guns N’ Roses! my all-time favourite.

Still alive,, and definitely The last time UK fans were able kicking, on the 2nd of April to see Guns N’ Roses live was 2016, Guns N’ Roses burst onto the 2012 ‘Up Close and an LA stage to deliver their Personal’ tour that took you greatest hits – including ‘sweet back to a time where leather child o’ mine’, ‘paradise city’ pants and man perms were and ‘November rain!’ To a ‘cool’! Where are you Guns N’ thrilled audience, they began to Roses? We await your new shake the stage with an electric tour. performance, which shows that there’s life in the old dogs yet! Charlotte

The Luxe is an experience worth having

The Luxe is a cosy little cinema in Wisbech and is very much loved by the locals. It has a

pleasant atmosphere provided Also like many other cinema’s, by all staff members who work you can become a member, hard to give the customers the this entails; best experience.  exclusive benefits and discounts on tickets Its single screen is effectively  10% discount on food and used to make the most of their drink exceptional repertoire of films,  Priority booking it is the most comfy cinema yet  Special shows with armchairs and sofas,  A free copy of the Luxe instead of rows and rows of magazine. single cushioned chairs. This membership will last you a whole year, so no having to pay The lighting inside makes the monthly whole place seem more homely, and makes you feel Single membership - £30 more relaxed when watching Joint membership - £55 the film. Family membership - £95

Many people have given great Would recommend you visiting reviews about the cinema The Luxe whenever you can, saying that it’s warm and because your perspective on friendly and the cost is less cinemas might just change. than most other places out there.

A Wright The sound for the original three county platform (Lincs, Cambs, Volunteering Norfolk) for young musicians was provided by professional sound Success engineers, Bubble Sound Ltd. and young Jason Wright, then just 19, volunteered to help Adam of Bubble June 2008 saw the first Wisbech Sound with the equipment. Rock Festival in many a long year, open the doors of Thomas Clarkson Community College to the people of In January 2009, Jason set up his Wisbech in a fantastic collaboration own company, whilst continuing to between the school and Wisbech volunteer with Adam, and called it Youth Council. Wright’s Entertainment to provide a range of live entertainment to hire; organised parties, gigs and Wisbech Youth Council, under the weddings; and provided sound for stewardship of Erbie Murat, the small and big gigs. Town Clerk for Wisbech, had met for the first time a few months earlier, and had attracted 18 young Jason says, “I love my family to bits people, amongst whom was Jason and music is my life.” Wright, who came along with his little sister to chaperone her. If you want some wright entertainment contact Jason The Youth Council came up with the on: idea of a Rock Festival to showcase the work of young musicians who wrote and played their own material - and was very successful, 07598710018 in doing so for four years, after [email protected] progressing into the town park in 2009, 2010, and 2011. www.facebook.com/ wrightentertainment The current Rock Festival hosts far more senior citizens to play much older music to suit the taste of the Phantom of Wisbech, rather than that youngsters.

winner was super hero Sebastian CamSAR aged 5. People came from Norway, Hide and Seek Italy and Spain, with the furthest from New York. Within the UK

people had travelled from places For the third year running, Milton such as Yorkshire and Kent, with the Country Park in Cambridge was furthest from Scotland. filled with hundreds of families

trying to break the world record Wayne Bent, Search Manager of (1437 people playing hide and seek Cambridgeshire Lowland Search and in one place at one time). Despite Rescue says “The majority of players having just 959 qualifying members have requested that we have on the day, the record attempt, another go next year. Keep an eye organised by the Cambridgeshire on our social media to find out Search and Rescue (CamSAR) team, whether we will.” For more about was a huge success in lots of ways. CamSAR go to www.camsar.org

The games lasted roughly two hours and three games were played. Each Kira game had a varying number of “seekers” with the final game having approx. 30 members of CamSAR looking for people – thus highlighting what the organisation does.

At just £2.00 to enter and to be part of the world record attempt, this was a great day out. CamSAR ran competitions during the day Photo credit to David Johnson including: fancy dress; youngest and oldest players; and the furthest ‘It Can’t Be’ is published by Erbie travelled. The winners of these Murat (Fenland Writers Co- competitions were awarded small operative) on behalf of Volunteer prizes by CamSAR and were cheered Centre Fenland. This edition of ‘It on by nearly 1000 people. Can’t Be’ was created and edited by: Lee Farrelly; Izzy Ward; Kristian The youngest was only 3 months Potter; Charlotte Rose; and Kira old; the eldest 81; and the fancy Gibson. dress winner of the fancy dress © 1 September 2016