Walpole St Peter’s Chuch, a rare treasure

Walpole St Peter’s Chuch, a rare treasure

Being born and bred in Wisbech, I lived close to Walpole St Peter for many years without realising what a jewel its church is. I discovered this special gem in Simon Jenkins’ best seller, England’s Thousand Best Churches, where it was awarded five stars...
Wisbech, a town in crisis?

Wisbech, a town in crisis?

I visited my family in Wisbech today – the very same town which “the Baltic Mafia is terrorising” – according to this sensational report in today’s Daily Mail. Driving through the town, I passed a coach with a Lithuanian number plate...
A Headway friend forever

A Headway friend forever

I have just stepped down as a trustee from Headway Cambridgeshire after six years – four-and-a-half years as its chair – and am already feeling withdrawal symptoms, missing the many friends I have made there. I do think you can stay in a position too long...
Cannabis on prescription

Cannabis on prescription

Cannabis, a class-B drug available on prescription as a medicinal remedy for multiple sclerosis patients, could also be used to target cancer pain, epilepsy, rheumatoid arthritis and even schizophrenia if trials demonstrate its effectiveness. What once seemed a...