April 2010

Clare Festival Programme 2010

by Tony Henthorn on April 26, 2010

Friday 9th July 1.30pm at Helpston Parish Church. ‘The Midsummer Cushion Ceremony.’ The pupils of the John Clare Primary School, Helpston bring the cushions of flowers to place around the grave of John Clare. The pupils’ prize-winning poems are read and prizes awarded, followed by a song and prayers. 6pm – Guided walk around Helpston. [...]

{ 0 comments }

Robert De Torpel, the Leper Lord

by Tony Henthorn on April 26, 2010

By Avril Lumley Prior Bridget Hirst’s interesting article on Torpel Deer Park (‘Beyond the Pale’, Issue 59) has stirred me into retrieving some research on Robert de Torpel that has been hibernating inside my computer for several winters. Robert de Torpel had an illustrious yet bewildering pedigree. He was one of only two male heirs [...]

{ 0 comments }

Spring Dinner Dance

by Tony Henthorn on April 26, 2010

Come along to the Golden Pheasant to dance the night away on Saturday 15th May. Cost – £27.50 per person The event will start at 7pm, with dinner served at 7.45pm. This will be followed by the disco until midnight.  The object of the event is to give parents, staff and governors an opportunity to socialise (without [...]

{ 0 comments }

Introducing Peterborough’s first BIG Tidy Up

by Tony Henthorn on April 26, 2010

Would you like to see Peterborough’s streets made cleaner? Ever wished someone would do something about the litter making our city look untidy? Would you like to become involved in the BIGGEST tidy up Peterborough has ever seen? 24 May – 30 May will see Peterborough’s first BIG Tidy Up. Peterborough’s Council for Voluntary Service [...]

{ 0 comments }