From the category archives:
For those of you who read my blogs on Langdyke World, you will know that I sometimes refer to the paddock next to my property. This appears as Site HO84 on the Peterborough Site Allocation proposal DPD. As documented in the current Tribune this is one of 2 sites in Helpston currently being recommended for building on in a proposed extension of the village envelope. A minimum of 10 houses has been recommended for this site. [click to continue…]
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Living in Peterborough’s northern villages – most of us never encounter anti-social activities such as general vandalism and intimidating behaviour experienced by some of our neighbouring communities in and around Peterborough. [click to continue…]
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There was no big official opening, but on Wednesday new owner, Mr Mohamed Nanji said that the following day he would be “25% open” and sure enough on Thursday the shelves were filling up and anyone who popped in found manager, ‘Mr Baz’, ready to serve them with whatever was available. First customer was Clarice Rook, who is pictured here getting a bottle of milk. [click to continue…]
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Saying Goodbye to Helpston after thirty years, Choirmaster and Parish Councillor, Chris Britton, pictured with his wife, Jennifer and Henry the cat.
Change will be coming to Helpston Church as Chris Britton, Choirmaster for the past twenty-six years, and his wife Jennifer, a choir member for almost as long, leave the village. Chris will also be missed for his role on the Parish Council, where he has served since 2002.
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Will the siting of the Helpston Post Office at the Exeter Arms, Tuesdays to Fridays from 11am to 2pm, meet the needs of the villagers? That is what is being proposed by the Post Office in a consultation period that is due to end on the 2nd of June. Make sure your views are ‘aired’ by reading and responding to the Public Consultation document below. [click to continue…]
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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 that we haven’t entered the competition for the last eight years!
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Photo Marian Connor
THE first main line steam locomotive to be built in Britain for nearly 50 years came through Helpston on Saturday 7th February. Tornado, which has been constructed at a cost of £3m, pulled her first train last month and departed her Darlington home to haul her first train to London. The train, known as The Talisman, consisted of 13 carriages travelling at speeds of up to 75mph. Top left, Helpston residents eagerly await the arrival of the loco, above, Tornado shortly after passing over Maxey crossing. Photo Marian Connor.
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Dear Editor
I would like to highlight to everyone that the 1.98(ha) field between Broadwheel Road and the JC School has been put forward as a possible site for reallocation as land for housing. [click to continue…]
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