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Neighbourhood Watch is looking to increase its presence in Haddenham.
News in Brief PONY EXPRESS
Witcham Equestrian Centre is gauging local support for a proposed off-road Network Project between Witcham and Little Downham. They will continue to talk to local people to gain further feedback and be very happy to keep the Little Downham Council informed of any updates.
Community Eyes And Ears
Kevin Evans, Secretary of the East Cambs Neighbourhood Watch Association has advised that Haddenham is very light in terms of Neighbourhood Watch with only four schemes in operation and these are at The Pond, Station Road, Linden Way and Nelson’s Lane. Mr Evans attended a recent Haddenham Parish Council meeting and explained that NW helps to fill the gaps with reporting and helping to cut crime by acting as the eyes and ears of the community and being an interface between the public and the police.
Most areas that are part of the scheme will notice a reduction in crime as the signs are more likely to be a deterrent to criminals and some large insurers will offer a reduction in premiums for properties in a
Match Of The Day
Originally known as the Witchford 96, Witchford FC can trace its roots to the formation of a football team back in 1996. That’s around the time some of the current players were born. A group of 16 enthusiastic regular members play matches each week in the Cambridge & District Sunday League. The team now proudly sports a purple strip – changed from the original blue. ‘We are so grateful to local businessman and owner of Independence, Nick Holdsworth for supporting the team,” says club manager, Steve Stokes, “It’s meant that we now have the kit to be able to continue competing in the League.” Based on the Lancaster Way Business Park, Nick Holdsworth, of Independence, commented: “It’s important for local businesses to support the community in which they operate. “It’s a credit to Steve and his son Jake
Neighbourhood Watch area. The Association is looking to build communications with Haddenham and bring an element of care in the community too. They are currently looking for volunteers to become coordinators in the village and these volunteers would have procedures explained to them, regular contact with NW and at times training sessions are offered for issues such as first aid, scams, social awareness, etc.,.
The Parish Council was pleased to support the initiative for more volunteers to be recruited and posters will be put on noticeboards and social media to raise awareness. Kevin Evans can be contacted via Tel: 01353 614892 Email:
ecnhwa@hotmail.com
SIGN OF TIMES
Local estate agents, Cheffins, have advised Haddenham Parish Council they are experiencing a high level of vandalism to their sale boards in the village and this is having a financial impact on their business. The Clerk advised them to report the problem to the police.
FLOODING FEARS Several local parish councils have expressed their fears to local MPs, the Environment Agency and the County Council about flooding concerns. Haddenham, Little Downham, Sutton and Witcham have all noted the flooding around Denver Sluice and the Ouse washes.
DOG MESS
Little Downham Parish Council has received no tendes for the grazing and hat cutting of Myles Meadow. Feedback from potential tenants was that the Meadow contained too much dog which was dangerous for cattle and not suitable to cut for hay.
Above: Witchford FC’s new kit is sponsored by local company, Independence.
that they had the drive and enthusiasm to come to us with a convincing case that enabled us to justify our help.” The team has played 14 matches this season, with home games being played on the 3G pitch at Witchford Village College. Anyone interested in joining Witchford FC should contact Jake Stokes through the league website:
https://fulltime-league.thefa.com
LOTTERY WIN
Thanks to a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £75k, the National Trust will now be able to employ a full time Community Engagement Manager at Wicken Fen. The manager will work in partnership with local groups and will be arranging a wide range of community events for people of Cambridgeshire.
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