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Isleham Under 5s Easter FestIsleham Under Fives Associationheld their annual Easter event,‘Easter Fest’ on Saturday 28thMarch. The afternoon was a greatsuccess despite the showers andraised 418.65 for Isleham pre-schooland Busy Bees toddler group. Childrenwere able to enjoy an Easter egg huntin the grounds of St Andrew’s SocialCentre and meet the Easter bunny.There were cakes, handmade crafts,refreshments and games for all, aswell as craft activities, face painting,plant potting, a bouncy castle andraffle. Several children made lovelyEaster bonnets and IUFA would liketo thank Glenda and Fred Preecefor judging the competition.IUFA would like to thank everyonewho helped and supported ourEaster event, including our EasterBunny, Mark Palmer and his team on the barbecue,Eric Tennant butchers in Newmarket for donating all oursausages, Thompson’s Farm for supplying the burgers,Tesco supermarkets in Ely and Newmarket, and Wilkinsonstores who also very kindly gave donations.Mel JonesCarpentry ServicesEstablished 1970For all General Carpentryand Building WorkNo Job Too SmallTel: 01638 780 358Mob: 07801 950 627Grant34 Sun StreetKitchens/BathroomsDoors/WindowsInterior. ExteriorMaintenance5

W H AT ’ S O N I N I S L E H A M . . . W H AT ’ S O N I N I S L E H A M . . .Isleham Women’s InstituteSpring FairSaturday 6th June 2.30pmIsleham Village Hallwww.farmsunday.orgFor the third year we will be openingour farm gate to the public onCAKES BRIC-A-BRAC BOOKSTOYS AND GAMES PLANTSGOOD-AS-NEW TOMBOLAOpen Farm Sunday7th June 2009ADMISSION 20p CHILDREN FREEAll money raised on behalf ofThe Isleham Community AssociationOnce again we will be fundraising forthe Air Ambulance and the RSPBwith competitions and the sale ofrefreshments.If anyone would like to donatehomemade cakes they will be gratefullyreceived. Thank you.THOMPSON’SFARM MEATSunday 7th June4pmThe Little WashFen Bank, IslehamQuality beef, pork, bacon and ham allfrom our traditionally-run family farmFENROSE FARM,1 Fen Bank, IslehamTel: 01638 780994Ducks will be sold before the day: 1 per duckand can also be purchased fromnoon on the day atOpen Farm Sunday,Thompson’s FarmContact: Tim Washtell Tel: 01638 780378www.thompsonsfarmisleham.co.uk6

W H AT ’ S O N I N I S L E H A M . . . W H AT ’ S O N I N I S L E H A M . . .Saturday4th July 2009St Andrew’s ChurchOPEN WEEKENDCrafts & CollectionsFrom 1pmISLEHAMRECREATIONGROUNDAugust Bank Holiday weekend:Saturday 29th AugustSunday 30th AugustMonday 31st August10am – 5pmA FUN FAMILY DAYTo book a stall, float or place in the Grand Paradecall Barbara Murfitt on 01638 780373.Songs of PraiseDid you know the winning floatreceives 100, the runner-up receives 75 and 3rd place receives 50? Allother floats receive 15 just forentering! So it’s well worth joining in.Sunday 30th August 6.30pmIf you would like to exhibit your craft or collectionplease contact Janice Pope on 01638 780380All welcome!Art CompetitionOpen Best Dressed Spade CompetitionFruit And Vegetable CompetitionFlower Arranging CompetitionHome Baking CompetitionChildren’s Home BakingChildren’s Fancy DressBaby Show (up to 23 months)Mini Mr & Mini Mrs Isleham (Age 2 to Pre-School)Boys and Girls U16 Running RaceBoys and Girls U10 Running RaceBoys and Girls U16 Cycling RaceCraft Marquee Dog Show Grand DrawAdult and Children’s Fun RacesWheelbarrow Races Egg ThrowingChildren’s Fun Run approx 1.3 milesTug of War Adult Buggy RaceOutside Bar Fair Ground RidesBbq Stalls Inflatables Bouncy CastleSoham MajorettesIsleham School ofPerforming Artsproudly presents a‘Cabaret’VARIETY SHOWat Isleham Village Hallon 24th, 26th and 27th JuneThe programme offers an excellentevening’s entertainment for all agegroups, together with an opportunity forolder and ex-pupils to reminisce.All proceeds from ticketswill go to the new hall fund.Tickets available around the end of Juneprice 4 adults and 3 for concessions.For further details please telephoneMrs Bendall: 01638 780260 around mid-June.If you have enjoyed past Galas and would liketo help in future, please come along to the AGM(date to be arranged).7

Isleham Swimming Pool Association10th Anniversary yearIn 1998 a group of parents stood inIsleham Primary School playgroundlooking at a pool with broken solarpanels (so no heating), and changingrooms that resembled sheds and were notweather proof! Swimming was cancelledas the pool had fallen into disrepair.Within a week, a band of parentsgathered together for a meeting. Manyparents volunteered their services to rebuildthe changing rooms and oversee buildingplans etc. A fundraising committee wasformed and many events staged, such asa family barbecue, which is still an annualevent. In order to continue with new plansthe Isleham Swimming Pool Associationwas formed in March 1999. The pool thenreopened in May 2000.It is because of the dedication andforesight of those parents and volunteersthat we have our pool today. The currentcommittee would like to thank them all– I haven’t named them in case I leave anyone out butthey know who they are.We continued blissfully swimming, only needing to buya new bubble cover in summer 2006, until a leak wasnoticed in January 2007. The liner was removed only todiscover rotten timbers, and a rebuild was needed. Withcosts estimated at 9000 we were faced with raisingour contribution of 4500. Fundraising began in earnest,with the annual barbecue, a fashion show, car washes,clothing collections, quiz nights and some very generousdonations. We finally achieved our target and the poolreopened in June 2007. In summer 2008 we purchasedan all weather awning to protect children and parentswaiting to swim.We wouldn’t, however, be able to swim at all withoutthe pool carers. This is a hugely important role, as it ensuresthe safety of the water for swimming. This role is currentlyundertaken by Neil Wilkes (who doesn’t even havechildren at the school now), and Samuel Stamp-Dod.We give heartfelt thanks to themboth for continuing in this role. Wedo, however, need a new poolcarer to enable the pool to beused over the summer period,so if anyone is interested, pleasecontact Samuel Stamp-Dod atIsleham Primary School.We will be having a 10thAnniversary float on Gala Dayso cheer us on our way!Finally, with so many schoolslosing their pools because ofmounting financial costs, it isvery important to support ours.Please support our fundraisingevents so our children can keepthis wonderful facility.Marie BowkerSecretary of Isleham SwimmingPool Association.8

Isleham PTASummer Social Night& Auction of PromisesIsleham PTA Summer Social Night& Auction of Promises:Friday 12th June, Chippenham Village HallPLEDGE FORMThis year we have added a new event to our socialcalendar: on Friday 12th June we will be holding aSummer Social Night at Chippenham Village Hall.Tickets will be priced at 10 to include entertainmentfrom a live 60s band, fish & chip supper and an Auctionof Promises. A full pay bar will be available, courtesy ofthe Tharp Arms, Chippenham.Could you offer a skill, craft, service or product thatwould be appealing to a potential bidder? Ideas includean evening’s babysitting, a child’s birthday cake, a ponyride, two hours’ gardening, a hand car wash, a hamperof home produce, a case of wine, a drumming lesson,an hour’s computer help, a dozen fresh eggs from yourchickens the more unique and original the pledge,the better!So come on, fill in the pledge form and return it to theSchool Office before Tuesday 9th June. It’s a win-winsituation; the perfect way to promote your business ordo a good deed, and help the PTA raise funds for theschool.Yo u c a n a l s o e m a i l y o u r p l e d g e t oemma@limestonecoaching.co.uk or phone Emma on01638 781002. Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Company (if applicable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Description of promise to be auctioned(including any special conditions or restrictions):.Approximate value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .This is for our information only so we can start the bidding atan appropriate level.Please return this form to the School Office beforeTuesday 9th JuneE v e r i ttI n s u r a n c e C o n s u lta n t s L t dEveritt Insurance Consultants are fully FSA regulatedand cover all personal and commercial generalinsurance including: We do the leg work so that you don’t have to No call centres, no cold-calls, no hours surfing theweb for the best deal We are a local service, and we operate face-to-facewith you in person. Don’t renew your policy without asking us for a freequotation – it has to be worth a go! Liability cover Cars and commercial vehicles House contents and buildings Let property Injury and sickness coverContact Mark Goldsack at30a High Street, SohamTel: 01353 722588or 07831 168899 (out of hours)and many more ask and the answer’s probably YES!Tel01353722588E-mail Mark.Goldsack@EverittInsurance.co.uk9

Parish Council NewsHomes subject to planning permission. It was agreed to consecrate all land east of Beck Roadfollowing advertisement by public notice of 28 days.The following are the abbreviated and incompleteversions of the IPC minutes for the March and April 2009meetings. Any parishioner may request a copy of thefull minutes from the IPC.TRANSPORT Dial-a-Ride was considered a success given the numberof users and recently two buses had been required.It was noted that a 16 seater bus was needed butnot yet available. Under terms to be reviewed by theChair and Vice-Chair, it was agreed to continue theservice for a month and review the situation at theApril meeting in the light of the figures.MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGMONDAY 2nd MARCH 2009Present Cllr Beckett (Chair), Cllr Baines, Cllr Carter, CllrEarl, Cllr Mrs R Thompson, Cllr Neal, Cllr Mrs Malkin,Cllr Garbett, Cllr Mrs Hobbs, Cllr Mrs H Thompson. Fourparishioners, Rosemary Aitchison (Soham Town Council),Mrs Gail Stoehr (Temporary Clerk).Apologies County Councillor Powley, Cllr Mrs WilkesMINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGMONDAY 6th APRIL 2009Present Cllr Beckett (Chair), Cllrs Carter, Neal, Earl, MrsWilkes, Mrs H Thompson, Mrs R Thompson, Mrs Malkin.Three parishioners, Charlotte Lowry (County Council)QUESTIONS AND COMMENTSFROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Mr Houghton enquired why a sign on the fence atLugger Bank was still there. After the notice was postedthe solicitor advised that someone had the deeds.Now in the hands of the solicitor. Mrs Howe enquired why recent meetings had closedto public and press. The response was that discussionof matters relating to the sale of cemetery land wasdetrimental to the public interest. Mr Cox reported rubbish on the recreation field. The sportsclubs are to be informed and asked to clear the pitchesof plastic, glass and general litter after matches.QUESTIONS AND COMMENTSFROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC The cemetery keeper would like the PC to considerallowing the graves to be levelled sooner than thecurrent 6 months. (Cemetery Matters) Proposed development on Beck Road: open spaceon the development is only half the requirement onsite (700sqm), the remaining section 106 monies areto be used on recreation ground. It was suggested that the Clerk’s email address and thewebsite address be added to the list in the Informer. There is a lot of parking on the footpaths on Hall BarnRoad; this will be mentioned to the PCSO.POLICE MATTERS There was no formal police report this month. The PCSO had indicated to a member that the villageis quiet, litter is being monitored, the PCSO is to attendto traffic at school time and also vehicles parking onthe grass in Croft Road are causing damage. Speedwatch in Isleham. Of 33 letters issued, 16 were toIsleham residents and six to neighbouring villagers. The next Neighbourhood Panel meeting will be heldon 31st March at 7pm at Beechurst Hall, Soham VillageCollege.MATTERS ARISING The fence at the back of the recreation ground needsto be higher to stop balls going over. The Councilhave tried to address this matter in the past but willraise it again at a meeting of the recreation groundcommittee. A letter has been received from Cambridge Courtsconfirming that the AWSA is suitable for cycle polo.POLICE MATTERS Councillors suggested that the Clerk should ask thepolice to attend Isleham School in the afternoon atleast twice per week. The latest Neighbourhood Panel meeting was verysuccessful and the best attended so far. There are anumber of concerns about the rubbish and recyclingcollection by Veolia – a parishioner has witnessedrubbish from the black boxes and the brown bags beingcollected by the same lorry. Veolia will be contactedagain regarding this problem.VILLAGE HALL MATTERS Cllr Mrs Malkin reported on the meeting on Monday23 February. The hall is well used and maintenance is going well. Eight boys had been seen on the roof and the Councilwill need to discuss preventative measures at a futuremeeting once the Clerk returns.RECREATION GROUND MATTERS It was proposed by Cllr Garbett, seconded by CllrMalkin and unanimously agreed that the TemporaryClerk is to write to all the sports clubs regarding litter,polystyrene cups and broken spoons being left aftermatches. The clubs are to be asked to ensure therecreation ground is clear at the end of any use.HIGHWAYS & FOOTPATH MATTERS The sign for Isleham Fresh Produce should be put upshortly. There are a number of dips in the path around LimestoneClose which will be reported to the County Council The broken glass in the bus shelter at the top of TheCauseway has been repaired.CEMETERY MATTERS The sale of the land has been agreed with Bellway10

The dog wastebins have been delivered and a meetingis to be arranged with the dog warden to decide onthe position of the bins. A letter has been received from a concerned residentof Pound Lane regarding the parking situation in theroad, which has worsened considerably over the lastfew weeks. The Chairman has spoken to InspectorAlan Savill as this is not PC responsibility. It was proposed by Cllr Carter and seconded by CllrBaines that the Clerk will write to Pound Lane Churchto ask if they would be willing to put a steward outsideon a Sunday, as well as putting some bollards out; aletter will be sent to the occupier of 15 Pound Lane,and also to Mrs Bennet explaining the action takenand that the Council do not feel that yellow lines areappropriate all the way down the road. A copy of thecorrespondence will be sent to Inspector Savill.CORRESPONDENCE A letter has been received from the Staploe MedicalCentre thanking the Council for their donation to theStaploe Transport Fund.WASH MATTERS A request has been made from the angling clubabout taking cars across the Big Wash; however, asthe land is in the higher stewardship scheme this isnot possible.PLANNING MATTERS Single storey infill extension to the front of the existingdwelling and partial Barn conversion at 18 LittleLondon, Isleham for Mr T Drayton – Conditions shouldbe attached to approval of this application ensuringthat the barn does not become a separate dwellingas this would be considered an overdevelopment ofthe site and insufficient parking. Creation of 21 three and four bedroom houses, plusassociated roads, paths, car parking, garages andpublic open space at land to north of 21 Beck Road,Isleham for Bellway Homes Essex. It was proposed byCllr Mrs Wilkes and seconded by Mrs H Thompson thatthere is no access through to Festival Road at the rearof the development. The PC want building materialsto be sympathetic to/in keeping with the surroundingproperties. Two storey extension at 9a Mill Street for Mr and MrsDarley (amendment) – no objection. Removal of existing temporary Portakabin buildingand erection of new purpose built facility to form preschool nursery at Isleham Pre-School, 3a Malting Lane,Isleham – no objection. Proposed single storey rear conservatory at 3 Hall BarnRoad, Isleham. Demolition of existing utility room, toilet store andgarage construction of two storey and single storeyrear extensions and single storey front extension. Twostorey double garage with games/store room aboveat 24 Mill Street, Isleham for Mr & Mrs Wilson. Demolitionof existing front clunch boundary wall and rebuild withexisting access widened with new additional vehicleaccess. 11Parish Councillors address listDerrick Beckett(Chairman)Appleyard Farm,1 Houghtons Lane, IslehamCB7 5SR Tel: 01638 780476Terry Carter5 Old School Close, Soham(Vice Chairman)CB7 5WD Tel: 07905 705302Steven BainesEmmanuel House, 8 East FenRoad, Isleham CB7 5SWTel: 01638 780406Martin Earl19 Aves Close, IslehamCB7 5TE Tel: 01638 780766Jeannette Malkin17 Little London, IslehamCB7 5SE Tel: 01638 780283Lionel Neal104 Beck Road, IslehamCB7 5QP Tel: 01638 780066Geoff Garbett16 Croft Road, IslehamCB7 5QR Tel: 01638 780863Elaine HobbsPortman House,7 The Birches, Soham CB7 5FHTel: 01353 725818Hazel Thompson9 Limestone Close, IslehamCB7 5RP Tel: 01638 780633Roseanna Thompson Fenrose Farm,1 Fen Bank,Isleham CB7 5SL Tel: 01638 780994Pauline Wilkes6 Limestone Close, IslehamCB7 5RP Tel: 01638 780640Diane Bayliss37 Croft Road, Isleham(Parish Clerk)CB7 5QR Tel: 01638 co.ukKaren’sGroomingAll your pet’sgrooming requirementson your doorstep 01638 78179107803 54857307835 813027

ICA Community Centre NewsPlanning permission applicationIt is imperative that weachieve the right balancebetween a realisticestimated cost and acceptablespecifications for the Centre. Istated in the last edition thatmeetings were taking placewith the architects and quantitysurveyor with these objectivesin mind. I am now pleased toreport that we finally have planswe believe to be viable, andthat these plans have been approved by the ParishCouncil. Planning permission can therefore now besought.To allow flexibility on costs we have compromisedslightly on the plans, and will be making Phase 1 and Phase2 applications. Before going into detail it is importantto stress that we still hope to conduct some, or all, ofthe Phase 2 work at the same time as Phase 1, but feltthat we should leave options. It is all dependent upona combination of what we can in reality raise and whatwill be actual tender prices – both of which are, as yet,unknowns. Phases 1 and 2 applications will be submittedtogether.Lyn Kiernan and her team extenda warm welcome to you at theirPhase 1 includes virtually all facilities previously shown,with additions of children’s toilets, kitchen staff w.c./changing room and a first aid room (all, we are told, legalrequirements). The main hall and stage become slightlysmaller, but still able to accommodate the same numberof people, i.e. 150 f

Service & repair all makes & models Tyres Exhausts Batteries Air-conditioning service & repair Priory Garage Church Street, Isleham, Cambs CB7 5RX 01638 780352/780625 www.manchetts.co.uk Gala - volunteers needed We are looking for volunteers to help set up on the day. Anybody willing to assist please come along any time .