Fenland Citizen - Community Feed

Afternoon with Adam

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:27:44 GMT

Farmer and presenter Adam Henson wowed the audience of 275 when he was the guest speaker at the invitation of the Isle of Ely Federation Board of Trustees of the WI.

An inspiration

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:16:09 GMT

March sisters Gladys and Freda Harwin have been honoured with a prestigious Girlguiding Cambridgeshire East Lily Award for their dedication to Girlguiding since they joined the Brownies aged seven.

Scam email warning

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:55:41 GMT

The 52,200 tax credits claimants in Cambridgeshire are being warned by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the run-up to the renewal deadline about scam or “phishing” emails sent out by fraudsters.

Walpole-Wisbech service

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:39:44 GMT

Residents in the Walpoles have been reassured there is provision for them to get to Wisbech after a Norfolk Green bus service was cancelled.

Snail race raises cash for centre

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:38:25 GMT

A snail race night held at Leverington Sports and Social Club raised £600 for the Macmillan and Hudson Palliative Care Unit in Wisbech.

MP meets with Minister to discuss overcrowding

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:51:36 GMT

Fenland MP Steve Barclay held high level ministerial discussions with Housing Minister Mark Prisk to discuss how the Government can support his campaign for a clampdown on overcrowded housing and unscrupulous landlords.

Banger challenge in aid of EACH

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:07:35 GMT

An Upwell couple are due to set off tomorrow (Thursday) on a 1,000 mile car challenge to Barcelona and hope to raise over £3,000 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.

Children moved too much due to lack of foster carers

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:57:31 GMT

Children are being moved too many times between foster families because of the need for more foster carers across the UK, the Fostering Network has warned with the publication of new survey results.

Final six for Wisbech Rose Queen title

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:58:42 GMT

Wisbech Round Table have chosen their six budding Rose Queens from all the entries submitted to the Citizen.

Big noise for golden Rose Fair

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:21:36 GMT

The organisers of this year’s Wisbech Rose Fair parade are hoping to make the 50th year of the event the noisiest.

More local legacy funding available to feed inspired young people

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:35:09 GMT

The county sports partnership for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, LIVING SPORT, has over £100,000 available to provide funding support for organisations to help capture young people and adults who were inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games one year on.

Petition calls for later trains

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:36:59 GMT

Fenland MP Steve Barclay is backing a campaign by residents calling for a late train service from Cambridge to March and an improved service to Stansted airport at weekends.

MARCH: Love Your Local Market

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:04:43 GMT

Fenland District Council is backing this year’s “Love Your Local Market” campaign, taking place across the country over the next two weeks (May 15-29).

Testing time for Fen teams

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:16:22 GMT

Five teams pitted their wits against each other in the Age UK Cambridgeshire annual Fenland Trophy Quiz on Wednesday at March Library.

Family tribute to Wendy

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:47:38 GMT

Tribute has been paid to local businesswoman, Wendy Ward, who died on April 22 after a courageous battle against cancer.

New drop-in at Mencap’s Artworks

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:10:32 GMT

Michelle Mansfield, a highly motivated self advocate with learning disabilities, has set up a ‘drop-in’ session for other adults with learning disabilities in the Fens.

Scam awareness month

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:13:16 GMT

Cambridgeshire Trading Standards team is promoting Scam Awareness this month, in partnership with the Citizens Advice Bureau and Think Jessica, to encourage people to think twice when opening their post, door or e-mails to potential scammers.

WISBECH: Launch of scheme

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:14:22 GMT

Community Navigators is being launched at Wisbech next month.

CHATTERIS: Speedwatch volunteers wanted

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:07:08 GMT

Residents in Chatteris and Manea can help police crackdown on speeding drivers.

Festival success

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:19:39 GMT

“Absolutely delighted” is how St Peter’s Church fundraiser Paul Roberts described his response to Saturday’s new-look Garden and Flower Festival at the March church.