News archives
This page contains all our older news and articles. All news items are listed in chronological order (most recent first):
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Notices
27.01.10 - Hinchingbrooke Hospital Review
Have your say in the proposals for a new partner being sought to operate Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
20.12.09 - Neighbourhood Forums
As of January 2010 the 'Safer Neighbourhood Policing Panels' run by the local Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be replaced by wider ranging 'Neighbourhood Forums'.
01.11.09 - Pub Opening Times
The opening times at Wistow's pub for the Christmas season.
01.06.09 - Parish Council Vacancy
Following the recent resignation of a Parish Councillor, a vacancy has now arisen on the Parish Council.
17.04.09 - Can Recycling
Can banks are being withdrawn by Huntingdonshire District Council throughout the region and will be removed during the coming weeks.
26.03.09 - Free Compost
Free compost give away by the District Council.
02.03.09 - Bridge Meeting
A meeting is being held to discuss the latest proposals for the bridge repairs.
02.01.09 - Parish Council Open Meeting
An open meeting at the next Parish Council meeting has been arranged to discuss the plans for the proposed repairs to the bridge over Bury Brook on the exit of the village to Ramsey.
09.11.08 - Youthclub Volunteers Required
In order for the youth club to remain open, volunteers are urgently required.
07.10.08 - Warboys School Governor Vacancy
Warboys Community Primary School has a vacancy for a Community Governor.
17.08.08 - Rogue Traders
Cambridgeshire Trading Standards are warning residents to be extremely cautious when buying goods or services at the door.
26.06.08 - Parish Clerk Vacancy
The current Parish Clerk for the Wistow Parish Council is intending to step down from the position and as such a vacancy for the job has now arisen.
08.04.08 - Please Report Vandalism
Please report all acts of vandalism to the Police and the Parish Council.
23.12.07 - Neighbourhood Watch
On 23 January 2008 at 19:30 at the George Hotel, Ramsey, the Police will be hosting a Neighbourhood Watch coordination meeting.
12.12.07 - Have a Safe Christmas
A few thoughts and hints before the festivities commence in earnest to make sure we all have a happy Christmas.
16.11.07 - Police Surgeries
An opportunity to meet representatives from your local police team and raise any local concerns or issues.
22.10.07 - Free Computer Lessons
FREE FIRST TIME COMPUTER COURSES ON OFFER AT RAMSEY
01.10.07 - Register Your Belongings
Register your belongings with a free national database to help the Police in case of theft.
14.04.07 - Police e-Mail Service
e-Cops is a new, regular e-mail newsletter scheme from the Neighbourhood Policing Team
09.12.06 - Playing Field Vandalism
Recent acts of vandalism reported in Wistow
Youth Club
18.04.07 - Youth Club Begins
The Wistow youth club opens it doors on Thursday 19 April 2007.
23.02.07 - Youth Club Grant
A grant of over £3,000 has been awarded to the village children for the setting up of a Youth Club in Wistow
18.10.06 - Youth Hangout Centre
Wistow parish council are looking into the possibilities of facilities for youngsters in the village and are looking for suggestions as to how this could work.
General News
08.12.09 - Police Contacts Enhanced
Police launch dedicated phone number for people with communication difficulties.
01.11.09 - Telephone Box Adoption
Our local telephone box is up for adoption.
22.06.09 - History Society Presentation
As part of the Church Heritage weekend, the Wistow History Society put on a show of their work to date.
11.06.09 - Councillor's Expenses Published
Huntingdon District Council publishes Councillor's expense information.
20.05.09 - Cambridgeshire Walks
More than 90 Cambridgeshire walks to download and print FREE!
11.04.09 - Community Speed watch
Speed Watch is a partnership between Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridgeshire Police and participating Parish and Town Councils, which aims to help residents reduce speeding in their local area.
11.04.09 - Weather the Storm
A website has been launched by Cambridgeshire organisations, including the council, to help you through the economic downturn.
31.01.09 - Community Fuel Clubs
If you have oil based central heating, a fuel club can save money for you and your community.
02.12.08 - Free Benefits Advice
The Village Benefits Advice Service offers free advice and assistance to people living in rural areas of Cambridgeshire to claim benefits that they are entitled to.
02.12.08 - Bridge Repairs
The county council are proposing to strengthen and repair the Wistow bridge next year.
24.10.08 - Neighbourhood Watch
The parish council would like to ask for any volunteers interested in setting up and running a village neighbourhood watch scheme.
18.08.08 - Ramsey Choral Society
Do you enjoy singing? Why not come along to the Ramsey Choral Society?
09.07.08 - Men in Pub
Meeting on the same evening as the Women's Institute, the Wistow Men's Institute has been formed to give the local men folk an excuse to go down the pub.
04.07.08 - Wistow History Society
For those that may have an interest in the history of Wistow village, a history society has recently been established to research into the depths of Wistow's past.
15.06.08 - Wistow in Bloom Judging
The judging for this year's Anglia in Bloom competition for the village of Wistow will take place on Wednesday 09 July 2008.
07.05.08 - Village Sign
After much debate, a proposed design for the village sign has been developed by the village sign committee.
01.03.08 - Nesting Birds
As spring has sprung and the plants begin to grow, spare a thought for the birds nesting before hacking your hedge.
23.02.08 - Mobile Cinema
Available for private hire in the UK, Filmscene provides a visiting Mobile Cinema service to your village.
04.02.08 - Charity Success
The village Christmas party held at the local pub this year raised £76.57 for the British Heart Foundation
07.01.08 - Local Crime Down
According to Police statistics, reported crime in the area is down on last year's figures.
17.09.07 - Anglia in Bloom Award
The village of Wistow was this year awarded a silver medal in the Anglia in Bloom competition and was judged as the most improved entry.
20.07.07 - Weather Wreaks Havoc
The recent unseasonal weather has had a dramatic effect in Wistow
16.01.07 - The Oldest Paperboy in Town
The oldest paperboy in the East finally hangs up his hat after 25 years of service.
10.01.07 - Thirteen New Arrivals
Thirteen new arrivals in Wistow for Patsy and Richard Coles
15.12.06 - Success for Charity
The village Christmas party held at the local pub this year raised £100 for the British Heart Foundation
12.12.06 - Trouble for Torquil
Torquil lands himself in a spot of bother with locals
31.10.06 - Halloween in Wistow
A fun Halloween evening for the village children
05.10.06 - New Website Sponsor
We are pleased to announce that Jerry and Julia from the local pub, The Three Horseshoes, have kindly sponsored our website for a year.
01.10.06 - Anglia in Bloom Award
The village of Wistow was this year awarded the Anglia in Bloom certificate of achievement for it's first ever entry into this competition.
Events
26.09.07 - Safari Supper
Twice a year a regular Safari Supper is held in the village. The next event will be held on Saturday, 10th November.
Press Releases
28.09.06 - Launch of our website
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website.
