The Tribune welcomes Mike Sandeman as the new Head of AMVC. The college commands a great deal of affection and respect within the Benefice and Heads of College last a long time at Arthur Mellows, so there is always a great deal of interest when we see a change of leadership. Senior students, Daniel, Sarah, [...]
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By Sarah Humble It’s 1941 in the middle of the Second World War and the German Luftwaffe will soon be bombing major UK cities including London. Evelyn and Alan Rudge (aged 11 and 4) live in Islington, North London. Eve attends Hanover School. It is thought too dangerous for children to remain in London and [...]
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Scratch the surface of any community and, it is said, its true character is revealed. So what are we to make of the amazing number of vintage machines, especially tractors, arranged outside The Bluebell at the recent Glinton Heritage Day?
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In our “Where are they now” series we come across young people of the Benefice doing an extraordinary range of jobs. You also come upon some magical things as you cycle around the neighbouring villages. The photo below shows a little herd, or is it a flock? of chain saw carvings for sale outside a sparkling [...]
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By Sue Young: The venue was Tarmac’s latest quarry excavation at Maxey and anyone who walks the banks of the Maxey Cut cannot fail to be curious about what is going on there. The passionate man was archaeologist Ian Meadows. And his enthusiasm for his subject brought alive this piece of seemingly barren earth, conjuring [...]
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By Andrew Warn Your deputy editor was walking down Glinton High Street one day last July, when he came upon the ever-serene Colin Hodgkinson. Asked how he was, Colin came out with the unforgettable line; “OK thanks, I’ve just got back from Thailand, playing bass with the British Rhythm & Blues All Stars. We were on [...]
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There’s much mystery and speculation surrounding the Clare Lodge Secure Children’s Home in Welmore Road, Glinton. Tribune Editor Tony Henthorn met up with the home’s Service Manager – Michael Nerini – to find out what really goes on behind their very securely locked doors
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Heather Lawrence from Peakirk takes a look at one of our most famous local inhabitants. I moved to Peterborough from Brighton in the mid 1970‚s for my first teaching post and am sorry to say, at that time, knew nothing of Peterborough or the area’s famous poet, John Clare. When I moved to Glinton a [...]
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