Wisbech

A Marshland St James man has penned a book which unlocks the secrets of hypnotherapy.

The festive plants of this week’s ramblings have roots far closer to home than that of the Mexican poinsettia of which I wrote last week.

Madeira is the most beautiful island and you can visit it at any time of the year, given the temperate nature of its climate.

A housing scheme has created 31 new affordable homes in March. Anne Brighton, managing director of housing association Circle Housing Roddons, opened the development of 29 two, three and four-bed houses and two bungalows in Grounds Avenue. Twenty-two homes are for affordable rent and nine are for shared ownership. She says: “We are proud of our partnership with Fenland District Council and Lovell as we build high-quality homes and communities that are great places to live.”

A first-time memorial service for bereaved Fenland families has been hailed a resounding success – with plans now in place to make it an annual event.

A sparkling nativity play celebrating Christmas across the world has been staged by infants at Wisbech Grammar School’s preparatory school. All the pupils aged four to seven at Magdalene House Preparatory School have been involved in mounting two performances of Children of the World, attracting an audience of nearly 200.

Citizen readers are being asked for their help to re-home the pets of a terminally-ill cancer patient.

Living in a predominantly rural area, we have all undoubtedly experienced the frustrations associated with receiving a poor mobile signal. Some of us can find it impossible to make or receive calls in some blackspot areas, let alone surf the web.

This year, in response to a public poll, Wisbech Town Council invested in a new and exciting lighting scheme for the town.

Youngsters at a March primary school will become keen cooks and gardeners thanks to a £1,000 donation.

Students at Wisbech’s Thomas Clarkson Academy got a taste of the world of work at a careers convention. Representatives from colleges and universities attended, as well as businesses including Anglian Water, British Sugar, Nestle Purina, The Light cinema, holiday companies, pharmaceutical companies and the construction industry. Students from Year 8 went along for inspiration to help in choosing their options next year while years 11, 12 and 13 were able to find out about future careers. Paul Griffiths, TCA’s Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance co-ordinator said: “It was a great success and we formed some good partnerships with local businesses. “Our students got some great ideas and guidance for their futures.”

A Fenland Second World War hero who took part in a daring mission to remove vital German radar components has been honoured with a memorial.

A generous mother and daughter will be giving up part of their Christmas Day to run a soup kitchen for the needy in Wisbech.

Youngsters at an Outwell nursery will soon be able to have fun on new outdoor equipment. Beaupre Under 5s Centre has received a cheque for £189.05 from the village’s Costcutter branch. Chairman of the centre’s committee Michaela Culvert has thanked the shop for the donation. She said: “This means a great deal as we have just revamped our garden so the money we have received will buy new equipment. We are over the moon to be able to do this.”

Living in Elm, I can appreciate the rural charm, the open green spaces and the gentler pace of life.

The Rotary Club of March has raised £2,500 for Magpas with its big meal raffle. More than 25 hotels, restaurants and takeaways supported the fundraiser, which culminated in the draw at March Christmas Market on December 7. The 31 wining raffle tickets were drawn by Radio Cambridgeshire presenter Johnny Dee. Rotarians have thanked everyone who has supported the raffle.

I would be most grateful if someone from Government could explain why the A141/A47 Guyhirn roundabout is deemed more important than the A47 Broadend Road junction at Wisbech?

Two puppies which had been abandoned on the river bank in Outwell need new homes.

A former nightclub could be making way for flats if planners agree at a meeting later today.