Letters to the Editors
Village Feast?
Dear Editors,
So what happened to Feast Day this year? Where was the Maypole Dancing, where were the stalls -- plants, books, cakes, bric-a-brac, what happened to the bottle stall, the bowls, the knocking down tins etc. etc. And what about the refreshments, the cream teas, ice cream, barbeque, beer tent?
At one time we had a tour of the village in an open-topped bus, pony rides for the children, children's fancy dress parade, even a Miss Swaffham Prior. Surely the health and safety regulations have not put a stop to all the fun?
Polish Immigrants
Dear Editors,
The History department at Bottisham Village College is researching the story of Polish immigrants to Bottisham during and after WW2 for lessons with our Year 9s. We are particularly interested in the Polish school that was set up in 1948. If anyone has recollections of the school, or other information about Poles in this area during the 1940s and 1950s, we'd love to hear them. Please get in contact Miss Kate Hammond, Head of History on 01223 811250 or enquiries@bottishamvc.org.
Channel Swim
Dear Editors,
The rollercoaster ride of physical and mental emotions is still going strong! I have started my open water training in earnest now. Having had my first visit and swims in Dover Harbour, which went well until I came down with a harsh stomach bug puting me back a fortnight. I have recovered and drove to the lake district to swim in Lake Ullswater for 35 minutes in very cold 8-9 degree water. Then the following day on to Lake Coniston where we managed to swim for 2 hours in 9-10 degree water. I have had a couple of river swims at the River Nene, and have now started my training partnership with my cousin Olly who is my safety crew in a canoe. We had a test run for 45 minutes in the River Cam at the bottom of Lode. I will be looking to increase this to at least 4 hours by the time I get to my 6 hour qualifying swim in Lake Windemere in early June...its all coming around very quickly!!
Fund raising is coming along as well so if you have given thank you very much, and if you attended the quiz night in the Lode Social club thank you and I hope you enjoyed it.
If you would like to donate please do so as its for a very worthy cause, Magpas, who save lives in our region.
You can donate online at www.justgiving.com/Lloydswimmingchannel or through my website at www.lloydsgardens.me.uk