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Published by the King Edward Community Centre Association, King Edward’s Road, Chatteris, PE16 6NG, Tel: 01354 692658
Website: www.kingedwardcentre.org.uk E-mail: [email protected]
CHATTERIS
CENTRE POINT Issue 67 - March 2020
The King Edward Centre
CHATTERIS MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL FROM FAIRIES TO FUN RUN
25th - 28th June 2020
Exciting new attractions are being planned for the 2020 Chatteris Midsummer Festival which will run from the 25th to 28th June 2020 at the Furrowfields Recreation Ground. Following the theme of this year’s Festival, Fairy Tales & Folklore, the Fairyland Trust will have a special tent at the Festival where youngsters will be able to create their own Fairy and Elf Crowns from wildflowers. Young faces should light up when they see a unicorn leading the parade. The unicorn will stay on the event field so youngsters can meet him and having their photos taken. Following the folklore theme, a horse-drawn travellers’ caravan will bring up the rear of the parade. Applications are already coming in from those planning to take part in the walking parade but there is always room for more participants so groups are being urged to get their forms in (contact details at the end of this article). Many youth groups and organisations already support the parade year on year, but the Festival organisers would like to see more adult group members dressed up and walking through the town. The main arena attraction on the Saturday this year will be professional sheepdog demonstrations. Visitors will be able to marvel at the dogs’ prowess and listen to an amusing commentary. Once again the very popular Party in the Park with local bands, singers and DJ Laura Dennis - not to mention the foam cannon - will bring the Saturday’s festivities to a close. A bold new attraction for the Sunday will be a colour fun run around the Festival site. Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to take part but be warned you will end up multi-coloured! Other festivities on the Sunday will include the dog show, the tug of war competition and the popular cream teas. Another pamper evening is planned for the Festival Thursday evening and on the Friday there will be entertainment from mind reader and illusionist Dean O’Dell, music from the Ramshackle Daddies and a chilli supper in the marquee, all for just £12 a ticket.
For more information about the Midsummer Festival and to register for the parade please contact Joanna Melton
on 01354 695166, email [email protected], view the Festival or Chatteris Town Council websites or
the Facebook page The Official Chatteris Festival 2020
WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP!
We are looking for volunteers to help us deliver this quarterly newsletter to every home in
Chatteris. Even if you are only able to help with one or two streets, or even just part of your local estate any help would be greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in helping us to ensure this popular magazine gets delivered locally please contact
Anne Wells - King Edward Centre Manager on 01354 692658
- Thank you -
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(Chatteris based)
Accredited BACP Counsellor and Supervisor
offers a Confidential Service for a wide range of issues including:
Stress Anxiety
Anger management Child Related Alcohol/Drug Addictions Depression
Relationships Work related Bereavement
Preventing burnout Self development
Please call
07962 444168 for further information Or visit www.gillturton.co.uk
Ms K.A. Coppin, M.Ch.S., D.Pod.M,
HPC and State Registered Chiropodist and Podiatrist
20 Gordon Avenue, March, Cambs, PE15 8AJ Telephone: 07850 481 766
Hours by appointment only [email protected].
EMMANUEL CHURCH East Park Street, Chatteris
Church phone: 01354 536272
E-mail:
Website: emmanuel-chatteris.org
Sunday’s 10:30am
Family Service Communion on 2nd and 5th Sunday’s
Tuesday’s 10:00am
Informal worship and prayers
Wednesday’s 7:30pm Prayer time
Friday’s 10:00am - 12:00 noon
Open Door & Prayer Chapel
CHATTERIS FORTRESS
East Park Street, Chatteris PE16 6LD
Contact: Majors Richard & Pauline Cook 07871 923337 or
Gerald on 07730 123313 Sunday Worship @ 5pm or Café Church @ 4pm every 4th Sunday in the month
Monday: Fellowship Meeting @ 5.00pm
Wednesday: Luncheon Club (£4.00) @ 12.00pm
22nd March Chatteris Salvation Army
Mother’s Day Café Church 4pm
Charity Shop:
38 High Street, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire PE16 6LD
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 09:30am to 4:00pm
Saturday 09:30am - 1:00pm
CHATTERIS COMMUNITY
CHURCH Worship Services: Sundays 10.30 am at KEC, King Edward's Road, Chatteris
Good Friday - 10th April Service 10.30 am
Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
Wednesdays 7:30 pm (Please contact for details of venue)
Contact: Pastor Robert Read Telephone: 01354 694393
E-mail: [email protected]
TOOTSIE TUTORING
Private tuition in English and Maths for Children up to GCSE level.
Experienced teacher with B.Ed (Hons) All resources provided
Sibling discounts 129 High Street, Chatteris
01354 694835 or 07827 751083
Craft & Chat Tuesday — Friday morning
Craft & Chat meet at Rainbow Valley, 25B High Street
from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Bring along your craft to work on while you
while you enjoy a cuppa and a chat. Or just come long for a cuppa
CHATTERIS PARISH CHURCH
Sunday Worship
8:00 am Holy Communion 9:00 am Catholic Mass 10:30 am Morning Worship + Children's Club Toddler Praise: Fridays at 1:15 pm term time
www.chatteris.org Visit our website for further information
about Chatteris Food Bank, Home Groups, Messy Church and Special Events.
Follow updates on our Facebook page.
DIARY DATES
Saturday 7th March, 9:45 am: Messy Church Love
Saturday 7th March, 4 pm: Dominoes Night
Saturday 4th April 10:00 am - 8 pm: Awakening Conference (tickets)
Friday 10th April 10:00 am Good Friday Walk of Witness
Friday 10th April, 10:30 am Good Friday Children's Activity
Saturday 11th April 9:45 am: Messy Church Mystery
Saturday 11th April 7:30 pm Easter Vigil
Sunday 12th April, 8 & 10:30 am Easter Services
Saturday 9th May, 9:45 pm Messy Church
Come and Be Heard is a local group for anyone with
hearing difficulties. We have around 20 members at our monthly meetings where we have a variety of speakers, a game of
bingo or a quiz.
Hearing Help visit twice a year to get your hearing aids checked out.
Support and advice is freely available.
We meet at Lyon’s Court on the last Friday of the month, 2.00pm - 4.00pm and could arrange transport for you.
If you would like to chat to someone, call Hilary on 01354 695317 to find out more.
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Prop: Andrea Moat 12 High Street, Chatteris
Tel: o1354 696326 Email:
[email protected] Find us on Facebook
Hair
On the
Park 25 Park Street Chatteris Cambs PE16 6AD Tel: 01354695516
Traditional and alternative funerals and monumental services
Co-operative Funeralcare incorporating
J. H. Landin Funeral Service
The Friday Group, Salem Court, Chatteris - for people with early dementia and their carers
Our group is run entirely by volunteers who all have experience of dealing with people with dementia. We aim to provide support for sufferers of low to medium dementia and their carers in a loving, respectful and happy environment.
We are a very friendly group and meet every Friday from 10.00am to 3.00pm at Salem Court. A range of interesting, stimulating activities and entertainments take place and we have a two-course lunch all for just £6.50 for the day. We try to have two trips during the year. Carers can stay with the group or leave their loved ones in our care for a few hours and have some ‘me time’.
Introductions are made by the care agencies but you can just turn up or give us a call. Your first day is free! We would also love to hear from you if you can spare a few hours to help. It doesn't have to be every week!
Mike Hill 07910 557199 Anne Chambers 01354 740225
CHATTERIS GOOD COMPANIONS
Calling all over 50’s! Why not try our friendly club?
Our meetings are on the last Monday in the month (except Bank Holidays) at the WMC from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. There is always a cup of tea, a friendly chat and a raffle.
We extend a warm welcome to you to join us. If you have a transport problem, we may be able to help you in getting to the Meetings. For more information, contact the Secretary, Loreli Law.
Her email address is:- [email protected]. and her contact number is 01354 693740.
Support for older people, their families and carers
· Free Confidential Information and Advice including: health, social care, housing, income & benefits, leisure activities and much more
· A range of Practical Services: Housework, gardening, handyperson
· Opportunities to Socialise. Day club at Lyons Court, sharing time with home visiting, volunteering
Tel: 0300 666 9860
2, Victoria Street, Chatteris, PE16 6AP Mon-Fri 10am - 3pm
Email: [email protected] www.ageukcap.org.uk
Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales
with registered charity no. 1165856
Private Tuition
Maths & English, Keystage 1 & 2 20 years experience teacher,
DBS Certified.
Contact: Ruth Franklin Telephone: 01354 279779
Email: [email protected]
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Independent Financial Adviser Investments - Pensions - Life Assurance
Please contact me to arrange an appointment.
Tel: 01354 692606 Mob: 07889 729172 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.richardholmes.2plan.com 2plan wealth management Ltd is authorised & regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It is on the FCA register (www.fca.gov.uk) reference 461598
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Chatteris Town Council—Contact details Council Officers : Clerk, Mrs Joanna Melton, Financial Officer, Angela Papworth, Tel: 695166, 14 Church Lane, Chatteris, PE16 6JA,
e-mail [email protected], website: www.chatteristowncouncil.info
Birch Ward Cllr Ian Benney, T: 460334, 42 Wood Street,, Cllr Bill Haggata, T: 694822, 2 Hazel Close, Cllr Ian Taylor, T: 07712 778997, 19 Curlew Avenue The Mills Ward Cllr James Carney T: 692256, 10 Church Lane, Cllr Ann Hay T: 694265, 5 Millfield Close Cllr Julie Smith T: 694289, 161 London Road
Slade Lode Ward Cllr Astrid Charrier, T: , Chatteris, Cllr Alan Gowler, T: , 12a Station Street, Cllr Mark Petrou, T: , 29a London Road, Wenneye Ward Cllr Linda Ashley, T: 692666, 133 London Road, Cllr Florence Newell, T: 651001, 7 Turnbull Road, March, Cllr Peter Murphy, T: 692582, 12 Ash Grove
Chatteris Town Council
Support for Youths Chatteris Councillors were so impressed by the group of youths who attended the January Town Council meeting that they agreed to fund their youth club on a bus. The youths had all attended the Connections Bus in Jack’s car park throughout the autumn term but County Council funding for the bus ran out in December and the service was forced to close. Initially the Town Council refused to take up the financial burden as the Council already funds a youth club in the town, for 7 to 13 year old's, which meets at 6.15pm on alternate Thursdays at the King Edward Centre. However, the young people who attended the bus felt so passionate about the loss of the service that they not only put pen to paper to try and persuade the Town Council to change its mind, they also turned up en masse to address Councillors and read out extracts from their letters. They pointed out the bus, which is open to all young people aged from 13 to 18, helped to keep them out of trouble by giving them somewhere to hang out and play games. Staff from the bus explained that the youngsters had access to advice on safe sex, the dangers of drugs and how to access training opportunities. Councillors were so impressed by the commitment of the young people that they agreed to fund the bus for a year
and arrangements were made with Fenland District Council for the bus to be re-located to a more central position
in the town. The bus is now open on Wednesdays from 6pm to 7.30pm in Furrowfields Car Park.
Shuttle Bus Chatteris Town Council has sadly taken the decision to call a halt to the Ely Shuttle Bus service due to a lack of customers. However, the free bus monthly service to St Ives, on a mini bus supplied by FACT, will continue whilst there is demand. But it will be a case of use it or lose it. In the meantime the Council will meet again with FACT to discuss ideas for new bus routes which will hopefully prove to be more popular than the Ely run. The St Ives bus runs on the second Monday of every month leaving Furrowfields car park at 11.15am (and East Park Street bus stop at 11.20) and arriving in St Ives at 11.50am. The return bus leaves St Ives at 3pm. Passengers must book on to the bus in advance by ringing FACT on 01354 661234 by 12 noon the previous Friday.
Local Plan
Chatteris Town Council submitted a lengthy response to the Fenland Local Plan consultation. The Council’s main concern was to encourage growth in the town through the provision of new homes, employment and facilities. The Council would particularly like to see more manufacturing and technical (IT) jobs created, mixed housing developments, better roads infrastructure, better public transport and a country park provided.
Defibrillator Chatteris can now boast another life-saving heart defibrillator thanks to the Town Council. The Council has purchased a defibrillator and cabinet which is to be sited at the Apple Green garage at Slade End roundabout. Community Defibrillators for Chatteris had applied to the Town Council for grant funding towards the cost of another defibrillator and Councillors decided that they would fund the entire cost of a machine and a locked cabinet to house it and were advised that the Town Council had the spending power to purchase the equipment under the Public Health Act 1936 Spending power S234. Working with Community Defibrillators for Chatteris, a defibrillator was chosen and Councillors decided they would like to see it located in the northern part of the town, as existing defibrillators are located more centrally. Community Defibrillators obtained agreement from Apple Green that the cabinet could be erected on an outer wall of the garage.
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News from the Library
Are you a Cluedo fanatic or is Scrabble your choice of game? The library has started to run a new Adult board games club on a Monday afternoon 2:00 - 3:30. All adults are welcome to come along and choose to play from a selection of games we have on offer – or bring your own and challenge a partner. In addition another new regular event is Creative Friday. Every Friday morning we invite people who like to sew knit or have any other handicraft skill to come along to meet with like-minded people share ideas, bring a project to craft and enjoy a chat in the library. It runs form 10:30 - 12:00. There is no need to book for the Board Games Afternoons or Creative Fridays and there is no charge. Just come along and enjoy. The library is once again hosting more Arts Council funded events this spring under “The Library Presents” banner. Our first event is on Saturday March 14 at 10:00am. This is the date to remember if you would like to attend the Linocut Printmaking workshop – suitable for those aged 16 years plus. On 2 May at 7:00pm the library will be rearranged to provide a unique setting for a performance “Common Lore” – an exciting fusion of rap, projections and live electronic music. This unique show sees modern life and fairy tales collide. It’s suitable for adults and young people 12 years plus. Saturday 16 May at 2:00pm the library welcomes back The Opera Dudes who will be running a Vocal fun workshop come to join them for a relaxing and friendly singing session, leaning to sing better breathe better and forget your worries for a couple of hours. If you would like to come to any of these “The library Presents” events Youcan buy tickets on line www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/arts. Pop into the library and pick up a brochure listing all the events at Chatteris and other Cambridgeshire libraries. Staff are happy to help with further details and ticket purchase. Finally, if none of these events take your fancy perhaps a taste of the open countryside will fit the bill. On Tuesday 14 April 2:30 - 4:00pm, come and listen to Mark Peck, Cambridgeshire County Council Rights of Way Officer talking about public footpaths, bridleways and byways. Refreshments are provided, donations welcome and there is no need to book.
Pocket Park Opening Plans A youngster from Chatteris will help officially open Chatteris’s first Pocket Park on the 25 April 2020. The youngster, who will be chosen through a drawing competition, will cut the ribbon when Little Acre Fen Pocket Park is officially opened at a special ceremony. Another young winner will open the dipping pond at the park. Children are being invited to submit an A4 drawing of their favourite, native wildlife creature by the 27 March. Entries (which should include the entrant’s name, age and contact details) should be sent to FLAPP competition, Council Chambers, 14 Church Lane, Chatteris, PE16 6JA The Mayor, Cllr Linda Ashley, is expected to welcome everyone to the opening event at 10.30am on the 25 April and give a brief history of the park which has been created on by Chatteris Town Council and is now being developed and maintained by volunteer members of FLAPP (Friends of Little Acre Pocket Park). Visitors will be able to join a guided walk around the park to see how it has developed from waste land to a tranquil green space where residents can enjoy the vast open skies of the Fens. Young visitors will be able to take part in an activity trail and be one of the first to try their hand at pond dipping in the new pond. Everyone is advised to come on foot (as parking is limited) and wear their wellies! Little Acre Fen Pocket Park can either be accessed from West Street (turn right along the drove at the end of West Street) or from the Old Railway Line Footpath. For more information about the open day e-mail [email protected]
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“Tea Scones & Cake” Day Supporting TSC : Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Wednesday 22nd April 10am to 4pm at the King
Edward Community Centre. Following 2 very successful fund raising events last year for the
Tuberous Sclerosis Association (TSA) supported & enjoyed by the local community we are
repeating these in 2020. An update on Olivia my great grand-daughter, who will be 2 in May. She
was diagnosed at 8 months with TSC & it has been a full on year with consultations, MRI’s & brain
scans. By the time you read this Olivia will have had her first consultation at Great Ormond Street
Hospital. Hopefully they will have been able to deal with the tumours on her brain to enable her to
progress further. She will be tasked with starting pre-school following her 2nd birthday & many
thanks must go to the pre-school, her childminder & all of the health visitors for all their support in
her future progression. Olivia gave us the best Christmas present ever by starting to walk & is now
learning to communicate. All monies raised by these events go to the TSA to help other sufferers &
their families, they have been wonderful in their support of Olivia & her family. They often call on
her mum, Clarissa, to assist with some of their forward thinking projects. As you can see from the photo, Olivia is a
very happy & cheerful little girl, & deserves our help. We look forward to seeing all the friends & supporters we
made last year at our events again this year, where tea, coffee, scones, cakes & sausage rolls will be on sale,
together with the Tombola. Thank you for all your support. Jan Baynes
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Wax Burners
Natural Soaps
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07815 747390
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Debit and Credit cards accepted Based in Chatteris
Elizabeth Farrington
Chatteris U3A
Research Illustrates that U3A has a positive, cost-effective and sustainable impact on the wellbeing and future of retired people in the UK. Membership is open to all who are reducing their working career or who have ceased full time employment. Therefore, qualification for joining is defined by this period of life rather than a particular age. Interest Groups, covering a fantastic range of topics and activities, are formed by the members for the members. The Chatteris Group organise a incredible scope of local activities within the town plus trips/theatre events where travel facilities are also arranged. Our aim is to enjoy life, have fun and continue learning. For more information you can attend an open meeting at the King Edward Centre on the third Thursday of the month from 10.00am until 12.00am. Telephone 07716 858286 and/or visit our website at https://u3asites.org.uk/chatteris
Thursday’s in Chatteris at
5.30pm & 7.30pm at the Conservative Club
King Edward Road
For details phone Sarah on 07425 156890 or
JUST TURN UP!
Tuesday’s in Chatteris at
9.30am, 11.30am, & 6.00pm
in the Bricstan Room (next to the Parish Church)
For details phone Georgina on
01354 694234 or JUST TURN UP!
‘Be slim for life’
Chatteris Women’s Section RBL
Our Ladies enjoy their monthly meetings held on the first Monday of the month 7pm at the Working Men’s Club. We welcome women of all ages whether you have served in the Armed Forces or not. Family and friends are welcome to several of our events. These include a Birthday party, Ploughman’s Supper in aid of the Poppy Appeal, Christmas party. Several of our Ladies have been members for many years and all enjoy their evenings out each month. Why not come along and have a natter to our Ladies, a cup of tea, and see if you would like to join us. Our next meeting is the Birthday Party on Monday 2nd March. We work alongside the Branch at many events regarding Remembrance, and in May we will be joining with the Branch in celebrating the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Next year as the Royal British Legion celebrates 100 years Chatteris Women’s Section will be celebrating their 75th Birthday. Plans are already underway to mark this milestone event - up-dates in the next issues of Cen-trepoint.
Anne Wells, Secretary 07488 270230
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Exclusive Indian Cuisine Special Night - every Tuesday
Starter, Main Dish, Side Dish
Rice or Nan - £11.95 per head (Extra for King Prawn £3 - Fish £3)
Take away orders 15% discount on orders over £15 on collection only
Free delivery on orders over £15
within 6 miles
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including Bank Holidays
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CHATTERIS PRIVATE HIRE
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Chatteris Rotary Club
The President and members of Chatteris Rotary Club would like to thank everyone who came to the door and made a donation during our Christmas collection, you helped us to achieve one of our best results ever. Once again we are grateful to the help from several people around the town who freely gave their time and energy to boost our efforts. The whole point of doing this is to help support groups and organisations in the town. This year we are giving donations to the following groups in Chatteris the Cycling Club, Salvation Army, Food Bank, Youth Club, Bowls Club, Netball Club. Further donations may be added later. The Rotary Club is an international organisation with branches all over the world where we are working to end the scourge of Polio, send help when required after natural disasters also help relief of hunger. We meet at the George Hotel at 7.30pm on the 2nd 3rd and 4th Monday each month, usually inviting various speakers plus social and fund raising events. If you are interested in the work of Rotary please contact me on 01354 692371. Rotarian Donald Ashmore - Membership Chairman
Chatteris Christmas Lights
Chatteris Christmas Lights’ Switch-on took place on the 30th November and Bella Osipovs, a pupil from Glebelands Primary School, helped Santa turn on the display. The weather was again very kind and there was a large crowd to enjoy the event. Variante Ensemble played their festive music in front of the Church and Sooty Edwards entertained the waiting crowd from the stage. The hard work of the Volunteers was rewarded by another very successful display. Things were made more challenging due to the need to hire a cherry picker to provide high reach access, but the training for the 3 of the volunteers was used to good effect. One major change for 2019 was the screen built by Richard Leney in the box modified by Chris Savill, which was displayed to great effect on Switch-on and throughout the season on the end of the Gables Care Home. Chris Savill, Jem Finch or Richard Leney turned out, whatever the weather, to deal with any technical problems but gladly again there were few this year and the weather was generally kind. The team started to dismantle the display on Saturday 11th January and work was completed and most of the equipment returned to the store by the end of a very long weekend. The volunteers were very tired but had successfully saved the cost of cherry-picker hire for another weekend! On the morning of the 18th a few of the team took down the remaining fittings, re-organised the store and closed up for the season. If you feel you are able to help with fundraising, give a few hours as a volunteer or just want to keep yourself abreast of events, visit the relaunched website www.chatterischristmaslights.co.uk where Committee contact details are also available.
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3 Market Hill, Chatteris, PE16 6BB
Tel: 01354 696260 Outside Catering Buffets- Parties, Weddings, Funerals, Corporate.
Monthly A La Carte Dinner Evenings.
CONTACT: Roger or Caroline Nunn
Tel. (01354) 693785
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George Clare Surgery
You can now find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeClareSurgery.GCS The surgery Facebook page will be regularly updated with useful information and notifications to patients. The surgery website has recently been updated: https://www.georgeclaresurgery.nhs.uk/ The surgery welcomed Dr Katherine Woods & Dr Ruth Batson to the team in November, Dr Woods & Dr Batson are taking over the care of Dr John Szekely’s patients following his retirement. Dr Alexandra Glen retired at the end of December 2019 and we are still trying to recruit for the position. Dr Paul Darer has announced he will be retiring at the end of March 2020. We are currently in the process of trying to recruit and have already arranged for cover by Dr Mina Rizkallah (one of our recently qualified GP Registrars) and Dr Stephen Watts (former Partner at the Surgery) from the middle of March when Dr Darer will stop seeing patients. The Patient Participation Group has recently been restarted. Julie Pope is currently chairing the group and we are in the early stages of establishing the way forwards. If you would like to get involved with the Patient Participation Group you can by either attending the next meeting on Thursday 19th March at 5pm at the surgery or contacting the PPG on the following email address: [email protected].
Chatteris Walking Football This is aimed for people who have attained the age of 50+ and still have the child inside that wants to have fun, enjoy some banter and play football. It is a gentle way to play the sport as running and physical contact are disallowed. We put entertainment high on the agenda, divide those attending into two teams, and play with lots of laughter. After the game we put the kettle on for a hot drink with biscuits and even more banter. We meet every Monday morning at the Chatteris Town Football Ground on West Street at 10.00am. We do not supply boots and/or kit, however, any clothing or trainers/boots you have are acceptable. We play outside on the grass. You will be given a warm welcome. If you wish you can visit to observe to ascertain if this is suitable for you. For further details find us on Facebook (Walking Football - March and Chatteris) or contact Steve Wright on 07768 197279.
CHATTERIS TOWN BOWLS CLUB
If you would like to have an introduction to playing
bowls, please come along to our Open Drives which start
on Monday 20th April at 2.15pm and run throughout
the season. The ground is in Wood
Street, Chatteris. Experienced players are also
most welcome.
For further information on the Drives, or if you want to join the club, please contact:
Richard Davies
01354 693463 or [email protected]
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Chatteris WI
Chatteris WI meets at the King Edward Centre on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7 – 9.30pm. If you are feeling lonely and would like to have a chat with friendly ladies and enjoy listening to a speaker, participate in a raffle, also enjoy tea/coffee and slice of cake. Come along and visit us and at the same time make some new friends. You never know you might enjoy the experience and want to become a member. Visitors and prospective new members are always welcome at meetings and we hope you’ll like us enough to join. If this seems a little daunting, give Sharon a ring and we will make sure someone is waiting to welcome you. We have a book club which meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. Also, a walking group that meets on alternate Tuesdays (summer time only). We are not all ‘Jam and Jerusalem’ although we usually hold two produce stalls each year in the High Street, in June/July and October. Normally a Friday from 8am –12.30pm (weather permitting). Over the years these have proved very successful we hope the people who purchased items from us enjoyed them. On the Saturday of the last weekend in June, we normally have a WI stand at the Furrowfields site in the Chatteris Midsummer Festival marquee. Come and visit us and help yourself to a free magazine and find out what we are all about. Again, this year, on the last Saturday in July 14.00 – 16.00, we will be hosting an afternoon event in the King Edward Centre - ‘A Cream Tea’. Thank you to those of you who enjoyed and supported us at our previous Cream Teas - it allows us to show what the WI, are good at – cakes, jam, tea and coffee!! We also visiting on a Saturday afternoon Tolthorpe Hall where we had a picnic in the grounds followed by ‘The importance of being Ernest’ in the open-air theatre. So far, we have been lucky with the weather. Our 2020 programme is now complete with some exciting speakers booked. If you would like to hear our speakers please let Sharon know. A small fee will be requested. For further details about future meetings please contact Sharon on 01354 460450. Please check the local press and/or the diary dates on the back of ‘Centrepoint’ for further meetings.
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Chatteris Community Defibrillators
We are extremely excited to announce that Community Defibrillators numbers 3 and 4 have now been placed in the town, these will be available 24/7 in times of need. Our thanks go to all who have contributed to our fundraising whether it be by attending an event; making a donation; having a collection box on their premises or holding an event on our behalf. Every penny collected goes towards the purchase and maintenance of these units. Special thanks go to The Chatteris Town Council who paid for both the cabinet and defibrillator which is placed at Apple Green Service Station, Slade End. Fundraising continues now for unit 5. We will be holding our usual afternoon teas, March (Mother’s Day); September (late Summer) and November (Not quite Christmas) plus a Bacon Butty breakfast morning in June for Father’s Day. Alongside these we will hold another Art Show; Race Night and coffee mornings- dates to be confirmed. Due to some misunderstanding amongst town residents on the use or need of a defibrillator and CPR we will be holding several 90 minute 'Awareness Chats' when you can come along to see, feel and use a training defibrillator and manikin. Refreshments will be provided. These chats are also open to local groups and clubs who may wish to make their members aware of this subject.
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Chatteris Morning WI
As most of you know, we are a group of ladies who meet up twice a month, drink tea and coffee, eat cake and lunches, raise money for local charities, chat and generally have a good time. To be a member you don’t need to be a certain age, size, political or religious persuasion just be yourself. We have a membership of over 55 now and seem to be going from strength to strength so we must be doing something right. If you want to check us out, please feel free to pop along to any meeting or coffee morning, we don’t bite, well, only a little bit!!!!Our Monthly Meetings, with a speaker, are held on the second Friday of each month at the King Edward Centre. These meetings are held from 10am till 12 noon. We also hold regular Coffee Mornings and Lunches on the fourth Friday. During the year we have trips out to various places and some members join in ten pin bowling, darts, whist, scrabble and jigsaw puzzle mornings. There is something for everyone. For more details contact President Mrs. Jan Avenell on 01354 693150. So here we go again, another year and already it feels like we are hurtling towards Christmas!!! The new programme is now complete, thanks to Sandie Jackson, and looks to be very entertaining, as always. In January members took time to catch up with each other and we had a Coffee Morning to raise funds for The Chatteris Family Centre. February’s speaker was Dr Eric Somerville who talked about “A Norfolk Nurse”. In March we have “Cambridgeshire Search and Rescue Dogs” with Wayne Bent at our Meeting and a Coffee Morning. Members will be having the monthly meeting early in April so we don’t clash with Easter. We will be voting on our resolutions and looking at our own wedding photos in May. The June meeting will see Bronte Graver speaking about “The East Anglian Children’s Hospice. (Check dates in the diary on the back page of Centrepoint) The W.I. can be a very good way of meeting people and making new friends, especially if you are new to the area or just find yourself needing some company.
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25A High Street Chatteris PE16 6BG
Tel: 01354 696740 (24 Hours)
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Chatteris Cromwell Thursday Badminton Club
We are a friendly group of adult players. We meet every Thursday
at the Cromwell School sports hall between 7.30 and 9.15pm.
If you are interested in playing then please contact Simon on 01354 693525 to get more details.
Pilates classes at the
Chatteris Osteopaths. Specialising in Injuries and
Women’s Health.
Daytime and Evening Classes.
Sophie
07870 589824
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Save Wenny Road Meadow Hits 1000 Milestone The ‘Save Wenny Road Meadow’ group are continuing their campaign to save a unique part of Chatteris from being developed. The meadow is currently listed for housing development by Fenland District Council. The SWRM group has been raising awareness of this special space, and has now collected over 1000 local signatures on a petition against any development of the meadow. Last year, the SWRM group nominated the meadow to be listed as a Local Green Space (LGS) as part of the new
Fenland Local Plan being prepared by Fenland District Council. An LGS designation would help to protect this
beautiful space from development. Many of the trees in the meadow are protected by a ‘group TPO’ (Tree
Preservation Order). The SWRM group, along with ‘Chatteris Past, Present & Future (Civic Society)’, are working
with the local tree officer to increase this protection by having a separate TPO for each exceptional tree.
This includes damaged trees whose hollows and broken limbs are an excellent habitat for wildlife.
During the coming year, the SWRM group will be taking part in the public consultation of the new Local Plan,
presenting to local Civic Societies, applying for protection of the meadow, and collecting more petition signatures.
You can find out more information on the group’s website; http://savewennyroadmeadow.org/ or Facebook page Save Wenny Road Meadow.
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OPENING HOURS Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sat: 9.00am - 1.00pm
Wed, Sun and Bank Holidays: CLOSED Wenny House, Iretons Way,
Chatteris PE16 6UZ Tel: 01354 692171 • Mob: 07787 504452 Email: [email protected]
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Instant Mobility We supply new & used Mobility
Scooters. We also supply parts, batteries & servicing for all makes of Mobility
Scooters. See me at the following markets: St Ives, Royston, Ely, Whittlesey
& Chatteris (last Friday of the month).
Please contact me on 07979 782411 or 01354 694342
Email: [email protected]
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* Oil Tank Replacement Service
* Oil Boiler Servicing & Repairs
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Chatteris U3A We hold an Open Meeting on the third Thursday each month at the King Edward Centre from 10.00am until 12.00am. This is an opportunity to meet other members, enjoy refreshments, discover the wide range of interest groups available and listen to stimulating talks. Upcoming Topics for our talks from selected speakers include: 'Titanic', 'Gardening', 'Medical Milestones', 'Sandringham'. A wide range of Interest Groups cover; Painting... Table Tennis... Family History... Singing... and many more. Also a variety of Trips and Theatre Visits are organised with local pick-ups. Membership is open to all who are reducing their working career or who have ceased full time employment. All the fantastic range of activities above are organised by Chatteris Members for Chatteris Members. Our aim is to Enjoy Life, Have Fun and Continue Learning. Please note a date for your planner. We are holding an 'Open Day' to highlight all our activities on Wednesday 3 June at the King Edward Centre. For more information you can: Attend an Open Meeting as detailed above where we promise a warm welcome; Telephone 07873 537717; and/or Visit our website by entering 'Chatteris U3A' in your internet search engine.
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Chatteris Town Butchers
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01354 694861 /
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ANYONE FOR TENNIS?
Chatteris St. Peter's Tennis Club is a friendly, thriving Club which offers excellent facilities and a friendly welcome to everyone. Located in St. Peter's Drive, just off New Road in Chatteris, the Club has four hard tennis courts, two of which also have floodlights enabling year round play. In addition, there is a Clubhouse for members' use, toilets and ample parking. We have tennis racquets available for those who don’t have their own, along with tennis balls and a ball machine. The Club offers both social tennis and league matches for competitive players, plus regular tennis coaching programmes for juniors and adults at very reasonable prices. With organised weekly club sessions and several Club tournaments during the year, members new and old, are welcome to join the Club and experience tennis in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Club nights are Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm and from 10am on Sunday mornings. Social tennis is also played on Thursday afternoons at 2pm. These afternoons are fun; a regular group play and really welcome new faces. The Club also has a busy social scene too, with events throughout the year including BBQ’s, Quiz Nights, Halloween ‘Monster Smash’ event, Open Tennis Weekends and ten-pin bowling evenings. For further information on the Club please phone 01354 695014 or visit www.chatteristennis.com
PETE’S REMOVAL SERVICE & HOUSE CLEARANCES
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Covering Chatteris, Ely, March and surrounding areas
Call Peter for a quote: 07710 364028
Chatteris In Bloom A massive thank you to Leon Jones, who runs monthly quiz nights to raise funds for Chatteris in Bloom, is extended by fundraising co-ordinator, Gloria Prior. Last year, the quizzes raised a fabulous total of £690, which all goes towards the great work done by the In Bloom team for the benefit of the whole town. Everyone who comes along to the quizzes are extremely grateful to Leon for his continuing support. Leon makes each month different by delivering a variety of rounds, and a great mixture of easier and more challenging questions. You never know what will be on the agenda each month. Our quiz nights will continue through 2020. The date of the next one is Monday February 17th 7:30pm at The Working Men’s Club in Chatteris. Why not come along and challenge the regulars Beez Neez, Hollow Chocolate Bunnies, Thrupenny Bits, Upstart Crows, Silver Surfers, Dale's Devils, Dumb and Dumber, Up Yours and 4 All. The entrance fee is £1 each, with teams up to four players. There is also a raffle, with prizes kindly donated by the teams.
Another way to join us is coming along to be part of the Great British Spring Clean. Our Street Pride volunteers will be marking the event on Saturday 4th April. We meet at 10am in Church Lane car park, and work until noon. All equipment is provided. You can bring children and dogs too as long as you stay with them throughout.
On a less fun note, sadly, we are continuing to see theft from and damage to the planters around the town. If you do see damage, please let us know via our Facebook page.
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Associated Board Registered Beginners to Grade 8
All Ages Welcome Also Available for Accompanying
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Chatteris Branch - Royal British Legion
Members are reminded that Branch meetings take place on the SECOND Monday of each month (Except August). 7:30pm at The Working Men's Club. Membership is open to everyone. If you have an interest in the objectives of the Legion and want to help and
support for those who have served and their families, come and join us. We welcome men and women of all ages, whether they have served in the Armed Forces or not. Membership is open to everyone. If you have an interest in the objectives of the Legion and want to help and support those who have served and their families, come and join us. We welcome men and women of all ages, whether they have served in the Armed Forces or not. Everyone Welcome. Bar Open. Includes Raffle- Please bring along a prize if possible. On Saturday March 28th the Band of The Royal Anglian Regiment will once again return to Chatteris for a concert. In previous years this has proved a very popular event & we would urge anyone to purchase their tickets as soon as they become available to avoid disappointment. Concert will take place in the Parish Church, commencing at 7:30pm Tickets will be available from Lovell & Ward, The Old Bakery & members of the RBL Committee -Price £10.
Other notable dates: 8th May VE Day: The Branch will join with the local community to lead the 75th Anniversary Commemorations. These will include a service at the War Memorial, afternoon tea, bell peal & beacon lighting. 21st May: Final “Every Man Remembered”. The Branch have commemorated every Chatteris soldier who lost their lives serving in WW1. The final commemoration will take place for Edmond Cooper on Thursday 21st May at his graveside in the New Road cemetery. RAF Memorial: The project is still underway. The stone has been purchased & is currently safely in storage. The publication is moving towards the print stage. Members of the committee have recently decorated the RBL window on Market Hill, in the premises previously Maxey Grounds estate agents. The display contains WW2 & RAF memorabilia as well as info about the project. Funds are still being sought to help complete all aspects of the project. Donations can be made via GoFundMe - www.gofundme.com/f/chatteris-raf-memorial OR direct to the group bank account: RAF Memorial Chatteris Group. Sort Code: 30 95 45 Account Number: 31314060 Full details about Branch activities can be found in the Branch newsletter, available from: Norman Larke BEM- 01354 694375 Lorna Jones - [email protected] OR on the FaceBook page or website. www.facebook.com/groups/ChatterisRBL/ http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/chatteris
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PETER PAN PRE–SCHOOL
Daily in term – time
Mrs Amanda Holmes
Tel: 01354 693432
L.L. DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS Monday’s & Friday’s
Mrs L. Hodson
Mob: 07738 787438
U3A—Art Classes
4th Monday’s 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Ted Croucher
Tel: 01354 691256
CHATTERIS TOWN BAND Monday’s 8:00pm
Phil Brown Mob: 07818 030573
TUESDAY MORNING GROUP Tuesday’s 10:00am
Ann Grainger Tel: 01354 694804
YOGA Tuesday’s & Thursday’s 10:00am - 11:30am
Steve Shortland Tel: 01354 741317
U3A Table Tennis Tuesday, 10.00am
Ken Robson Tel: 01354 741592
KARATE for CHILDREN Tuesdays 5 - 6.30pm
Lee Nash, Adrenaline Martial Arts
Tel: 01954 211682
Chatteris & Dist. Rainbows Tuesday evening 1st Chatteris Guides Tuesday evening
3rd Chatteris Brownies Wednesday evening 6th Chatteris Brownies Thursday evening
3rd Chatteris Rainbows Wednesday evening
Linda Tilbrook
District Commissioner Tel: 07394 290359
E-mail: [email protected]
U3A Guitar Group 3rd Thursday in month 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Steve Wright Mob: 07768 197279
Love Pilates
Wednesday’s 10:30am—11:30am
Liz Dolman
Mob: 07768 155278
Come and Learn More in Chatteris (CALM) Lecture series
Wednesday’s 10:00am (Not summer Term)
Elaine Rosenthal Tel: 01354 692423
Youth Group 10 -13 year olds Alternate Thursday’s 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Joe Papworth Mob: 07821 770913
U3A Family History
1st Thursday in month 10:00am-12.00pm
Georgina Plumb
Tel: 01354 694234
SHORT MAT BOWLS
Thursday’s 2:00pm (not Summer Term)
Ken Barber Tel: 01354 669271
U3A Open Meeting 3rd Thursday in month 10:00am-12:00pm
John Davis
Mob: 07873 537717
CHATTERIS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 2nd Thursday 7:00pm
Dorothy Davies Tel: 01354 695664
Allgood School of Dance
Saturday mornings
Elaine Mob: 07710 539571
CHATTERIS
MORNING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 2nd Friday 10:00am
Jan Avenell
Tel: 01354 693150
COMMUNITY CINEMA
2nd Saturday each month
Contact: 07759 049619 for reservations
or further information.
Chatteris Community Church Sunday’s 10:30am - 12:00pm
Robert Read
Tel: 01354 694393
U3A Quiz Evening 4th Monday in month 7:15pn—9:00pm
Georgina Plumb
Tel: 01354 694234
The groups listed below are open to all and new recruits are welcome - Please telephone the listed contact person for further information
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The Chatteris Diary
Sunday Rides leave at 9.00am* from The Sportsman, Chatteris.
Group Rides for all abilities - Ladies Only Rides – Kids Coaching
[email protected] www.chatteriscyclingclub.com
Find us on Facebook: chatteriscyclingclub (community group)
Looking to join a local running club?
Free beginner run session every Tuesday helping you go from couch to 5k.
3 club training sessions weekly for those already running from 5k distance onwards.
Membership is £35 for the year and you can sign up as an England Athletics athlete for an extra £15, you get a profile, discount on races and
sports goodies. All our club sessions are free to members.
We have a licensed Coach in Running Fitness and two run leaders, a committee and 40 plus
members. Head to the website to find out more
www.bodymoderunningclub.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
MARCH 2020
2 Women’s Section RBL - Birthday Party 7pm / WMC
2 CPR & Defibrillator awareness 7.30pm - 9pm (Room 2) / KEC
3 Mother’s Union Meeting - 2pm / Bricstan Hall
9 RBL - Branch Meeting / WMC
12 CPR & Defibrillator awareness 2:-00 - 3:00pm (Room 2) / KEC
12 Chatteris WI - Anglian Water (Keep it Clear) 7-9pm / KEC
13 Chatteris Morning WI - KEC Cambs Search & Rescue Dogs / Wayne Bent
19 U3A - Open Meeting 10:00am History of gardening in Britain / Nigel Start
18 CPR & Defibrillator awareness 10:00 - 11:30am (Room 2) / KEC
26 Chatteris WI - Book Group 7-9pm / KEC
27 Come & Be Heard - AGM
27 Chatteris Morning WI - Coffee Morning / KEC
28 RBL - Royal Anglian Concert
30 Good Companions - 2:30 - 4:30pm Wildlife on the Isle of Purbeck / WMC
APRIL 2020
3 Chatteris Morning WI - KEC (T.B.A.)
6 Women’s Section RBL - Beetle Drive 7pm / WMC
6 Mother’s Union Meeting - 2pm / Bricstan Hall
9 Chatteris WI - Active Fenland 7-9pm / KEC
16 U3A - Open Meeting 10:00am When was it best to be ill? Speaker Andrew Relf
24 Chatteris Morning WI - Lunch / KEC
24 Come & Be Heard - Demonstration of equipment from Social Services
25 RBL - ANZAC Day
25 Chatteris Music Society 7:30pm St Peter & St Paul Concert
27 Good Companions - 2:30 - 4:30pm Replica of the Bayeux Tapestry WMC
MAY 2020
4 Women’s Section RBL - Cheese & Nibbles Evening WMC
5 Mother’s Union Meeting - 2pm Bricstan Hall
8 Chatteris Morning WI - Resolutions & Wedding Photos
8 VE Day Commemorations
14 Chatteris WI - Resolutions, and ‘Bring & Buy’ 7-9pm / KEC
18 Good Companions - AGM (with tea & cakes) / WMC
21 U3A Open Meeting 10:00am Sandringham - Speaker Susan Barnett
21 RBL—EMR for Edmund Cooper (the last Chatteris Soldier to die after WW1)
22 Chatteris Morning WI - Coffee Morning / KEC
28 Chatteris WI - Book Group 7-9pm / KEC
29 Come & Be Heard - Fenland Recycling (Amy Robinson)
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Eve Taylor stockist
E-mail: [email protected] 01354 694599 / 07899 755998
79 New Road, Chatteris PE16 6BT www.kirstenstewardbeautytherapy.co.uk for prices, policies & availability - check website
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