Helpston

by Tony Henthorn on March 13, 2011

Popular Head goes back to the City Popular Head Teacher who came to John Clare School in September 2003, Martin Fry, is leaving the village school in July to take up a new Head Teacher’s post at Ravensthorpe Primary School.Martin had spent two years in Chicago and he and his wife were looking for a [...]

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New roof for Helpston Tennis Club

by Tony Henthorn on December 14, 2010

Helpston Tennis club have received a Biffaward for funding via the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts to replace the outer roof covering. Due to the exposed position of the clubhouse repairs to the felt have been a regular requirement. With the funding we have been able to have fitted high performance green mineral felt shingles which will hopefully [...]

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Mums on a mission

by Tony Henthorn on October 1, 2010

We have all been training round the local villages of Etton, Maxey, Ashton, Baiton and Helpston so villagers would have seen us around all dressed in black and soon to have the ‘mums on a mission’ logo on our tops ready for the big day. The mums that are running are: Emma Scarborough Karen McKenzie Sophie [...]

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Helpston Junior Tennis tournament

by Tony Henthorn on October 1, 2010

The Helpston Junior Tennis tournament was held on Sunday 18th July.  Eight juniors, ranging from 7 to 14, took part in the singles competition knock out and the final was contested between Thomas Astle & Max Crowson with Max coming out on top.   In the afternoon the juniors paired up with their fathers to [...]

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HUGH LUPTON

by Tony Henthorn on October 1, 2010

Enjoy an entertaining evening with one of the best know storytelling performers, Hugh Lupton. He will be appearing, with supporting guests, at Helpston Village Hall on Saturday 2nd October from 6pm-8pm. Tickets are £7 and include wine and canapés. Please contact: Clare Cottage, Woodgate, Helpston, Peterborough PE6 7ED Tel: 01733 253330 www.clarecottage.org

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A TASTE OF ZIMBABWE

by Tony Henthorn on October 1, 2010

AT CLARE COTTAGE Clare Cottage hosted a fascinating cookery demonstration on Saturday, 11 September, to celebrate cultural diversity. Millicent Banhire and her sister Retina Mudzi, used an amazing array of ingredients to introduce guests and staff to a typical Zimbabwean menu. Pumpkin leaves, fresh from Millicent’s garden, were chopped and served in cream, while dried [...]

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GARDENERS’ QUESTION TIME AT CLARE COTTAGE – JULY 18th

by Tony Henthorn on October 1, 2010

Five experts, four distinguished gardeners and one of Peterborough’s leading beekeepers, gathered to make up the panel for this exciting event held at Clare Cottage on Sunday, 18 July. The relaxed atmosphere and amazing range of gardening knowledge, displayed by both panel and audience, contributed to the success of the morning. Questions ranged from the [...]

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CLARE COTTAGE GARDEN PARTY – JULY 17th

by Tony Henthorn on October 1, 2010

Clare Cottage opened its doors to the public a year ago, and to mark the occasion we held an all day Garden Party. The entertainment – music, poetry and drama – created a lively atmosphere throughout the day. Cakes of all shapes and sizes were available on the cake stall, bargains galore on the white [...]

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