March 2009

High kicking Cara

by Tony Henthorn on March 31, 2009

  Nine-year-old Cara Termine from Lincoln Road, Northborough passed her black belt karate grading earlier this month with a 95.5%A score. Mum, Sara told the Tribune, “Cara has taken four years to achieve the black belt, which has involved a great deal of dedication and determination. We are very proud of her.” Cara is pictured [...]

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Malcolm in the middle

by Tony Henthorn on March 30, 2009

For the Lowe-Lauri’s of Glinton, it was a double celebration as eldest son, Richard, attended St James’s Palace, with mum Sue on Thursday 26th March,  to receive his Gold Duke of Edinburgh award in the presence of the Duke of Edinburgh.

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Cycle Frustration

by Tony Henthorn on March 24, 2009

Fed-up residents of Helpston Road in Glinton have called on Peterborough City Council to help tackle the problem of Arthur Mellows pupils cycling on the pavements. After claims that the school either ignored complaints or replied to say there was nothing they could do about it, local couple Simon and Johanna Potter carried out a [...]

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Jo’s pedal-power to Paris

by Tony Henthorn on March 22, 2009

Former Arthur Mellows student and Glinton resident, Jo Kirkpatrick is raising money for the Marie Curie Cancer Care.

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The Pheasant rocks!

by Tony Henthorn on March 22, 2009

Local band ‘Men Behaving Sadly’ had the marquee at the Golden Pheasant rocking on Valentine’s night, when over a hundred revellers enjoyed a pleasant mix of sounds, food and quizzes.

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Helpston WI put on great show

by Tony Henthorn on March 22, 2009

‘Strictly Come Prancing’ starring Nancy Dudley as the Goose – part of the fun at Helpston WI’s pantomime in March.

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Helpston Post Office ‘buy-out’ plan takes shape

by Tony Henthorn on March 22, 2009

As it has been six months since the closure of the Helpston Store and Post Office, it seems an appropriate time to up-date Tribune readers as to what has occurred and the current ‘state of play’ regarding the premises.

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You can’t help but notice all the Village of the Year plaques proudly displayed on the outside of Helpston village hall.  You have probably also noticed that the last one was awarded in 2001.  The lack of recent awards is nothing to do with Helpston not being considered  but more to do with the fact [...]

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