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BBC News
6 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Chatteris Museum closes for a day due to a lack of volunteers
A town's museum has had to close temporarily due to a lack of Museum in Cambridgeshire, which is usually open for three days a week, is desperate to attract more volunteers – particularly those who can work front of museum has 23 volunteers, but not all of them want to work as "meet and greeters".The situation meant it was unable to open on Friday last week. Andrew Spooner, part of the museum's management team, said that without more volunteers, its future could be in Spooner's wife Sue, 68, who is also part of the management team, said: "Last week was a unique situation for us in that we didn't have any volunteers to open the museum to the public in the role we call 'front of house', where they meet and greet visitors."I think it is difficult for people [to volunteer], particularly on Friday mornings and Saturday afternoons, with [their] other commitments."Mrs Spooner said volunteers needed to give the museum only two or three hours a youngest volunteer is 16 and the oldest is in their mid-80s. Mr Spooner, 70, said: "One thing that is talked about a lot today is mental wellness, anxiety, loneliness and isolation. Volunteering at the museum gives people a chance to meet and engage with others."It is a chance to do something worthwhile [and] give something back to the community... You don't need to be an expert on local history – you just need to able to engage with visitors and be enthusiastic."He added that the museum was "an important pivot for the community, not just for looking back into the past but [for] looking to the future as the town grows". Visitors to the museum can see a wealth of unusual objects, including mobile stocks from 1774 and an early "boneshaker" exhibits illustrate traditional aspects of Fenland life and the waterways, the railway boom and the wealth of a prosperous 19th Century market museum is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Cambridgeshire firefighters tackle Wilburton landfill blaze
More than 20 firefighters were called to tackle a large landfill site Fire and Rescue Service was called to the site on Pools Road in Wilburton near Witchford at 17:58 BST on from Ely, Chatteris, Cottenham and Soham, along with a water carrier from Ramsey, attended and worked throughout the night to extinguish the inspections took place throughout Friday and an investigation into the cause is ongoing. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
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Chatteris boy hands in 24 knives during police weapons amnesty
A boy has handed in more than 20 weapons during a police force knife young person from Chatteris got in touch with officers to request a home visit to collect the unwanted weapons, according to Cambridgeshire Police. A spokesperson thanked the boy who had "confided in us that he didn't feel comfortable travelling to one of our knife amnesty bins to hand them in". It was part of a pilot scheme in which people unable to travel to a police station knife bin during the week-long amnesty could request a home visit instead. The annual Cambridgeshire Police amnesty offers people the chance to surrender weapons such as knives and also includes knuckledusters, extendable batons, curved swords and zombie weapons, which are now illegal to year, the force piloted home visits in some areas of Peterborough, Fenland and east Cambridgeshire. Those interested got in touch by email and an officer arranged a time for collection. Possession of weapons offences in Cambridgeshire have increased by 31%, from 312 between April 2023 and March 2024, to 408 between 2024-2025, police said.A record 370 items were handed in during the last amnesty in November, the force also undertook school visits during the week, while extra patrols carried out in "hotspot" areas, targeting those believed to be carrying knives. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Students represent school at Parliament event
Students from Cromwell Community College in Chatteris were chosen to present their carbon emissions findings at the Houses of Parliament. The college was one of six schools selected from 1,200 by the Royal Society for this prestigious event. Six students—Lennon Bodnar, Eden-Leigh Bodnar, Erin Bailey, Flynn Bailey, Olivia Pilat, and David Polley—showcased their research to MPs, policymakers, and scientists. They met influential figures, including Sir Adrian Smith, president of the Royal Society, and Dame Dr Maggie Aderin, a renowned space scientist. Labour MP Helen Hayes, chair of the Education Committee, also shared insights with the students. The Cromwell students had been working on their project for 12 months, supported by the school's STEM ambassador, Lisa King from AstraZeneca. Nisha Mohamed, deputy head of the science faculty, said: "It was a tremendous honour to be invited to Parliament and we were very proud to see our students give their presentation so confidently." Jane Horn, executive headteacher, said: "This experience not only highlights the importance of our STEM Club but also reinforces our school's commitment to fostering a sustainable future through education and innovation." Do you have a story for the Cambs Times? Send details to: newsdesk@ Keep up to date with the latest news across Fenland by signing up to our newsletter email alerts here
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Knockout mural pays tribute to Chatteris boxing legends
A small market town that has produced three renowned boxers has paid tribute to them with a new bus shelter in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, is now adorned with the images of Dave 'Boy' Green, Eric Boon and Jordan Gill, all champion fighters in their mural in East Park Street was commissioned by Chatteris Town Council and completed by Peterborough street artist Nathan council said it was "pleased to honour the town's three most famous boxers". Gill, 30, a former European and Commonwealth champion, said: "I feel really pleased to be in the company of such great boxers: Eric Boon, one of the best fighters in British boxing history, and Dave 'Boy' Green, who went to America to fight for the World Championship with Sugar Ray Leonard."And then there is little old me."The boxer said he had lived in Chatteris for most of his life but had recently moved to nearby Wisbech, where he has opened a said he had no firm plans to fight again as he was busy with his gym who died in 1981, aged 61, was a British champion at lightweight who featured in the first televised boxing his retirement from the sport, he had a roles in a number of British films including Carry on now 71, had his last fight in 1981. He still lives in the town. The town council said one of its members, Sue Unwin, suggested the image of boxers would work well on the bus shelter, which has previously featured an image of The King in his Coronation year.A spokesperson for the town council said permission for the work was given by Fenland District Council, which owns the bus shelter. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
