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Site Visits
Over 89,402 pages have been read on this site since its launch in August 2001 (This last week saw an average per visit of 5.3 pages - average per day of 54 visits - 378 pages viewed). The site is being read regularly by surfers in Australia, New Zealand and America.
Latest Parish Council Documents
The Minutes of the meeting held on the 13th October are available by clicking on this link. Click here for previous Minutes and Agendas.
The September Newsletter is available by clicking here
Ever wondered what that bright star sitting above your home is called? Well, visit
the following link
Stars and Satellites , you will be amazed!
How does our MP vote in Parliament?
Click HERE to link to a site which gives very useful details relating to our Member of Parliament (Mr Malcolm Moss). The site gives details of voting records, subjects of interest and methods of contacting Mr Moss.
DirectGov
Click on the orange logo to link directly to the Government's DirectGov web site. from this site, you
are able to get access to local authority web sites for such issues as Planning applications and for reporting
fly-tipping, abandoned cars etc.
Local Statistics
The attached link gives access to a government site listing useful local statistics. Click HERE
The Saint of St Mary's
Local historian, J.P. and Chairman of the Wisbech Society, Brian Payne, has published his new book entitled " The Saint of St Mary's". Brian is pictuerd far left outside the South Door to the parish church. The book relates the story of Canon Mowbray Smith a much loved Fenland Priest and one time vicar of Wisbech St Mary. Copies of Brian's book can be obtained by sending an e-mail after clicking the following link -
. Following his retirement, Canon Mobray lived at Old Hunstanton in Norfolk.
The Curse of Fly Tipping
Fly Tipping is becoming an all too common event around the village lanes (the photograph to the right is but a typical example). It is all the more surprising to see when you consider that Fenland District Council (FDC) provides
fee tipping at its site in Weasenham Lane. FDC has an e-mail address for reporting
tipping at -
or by telephoning 01354 654321.
Care & Repair
Care & Repair is an independent not for profit home improvement agency supported by the Government, Breckland District Council, Fenland District Council, the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, and a range of other organisations. They are currently seeking to expand their profile in the Fenland area.
Care and Repair helps the following homeowners and private tenants:
older people - aged 60 years or over,
disabled people, and
people on means-tested benefits.
They are able to help by:
advising on repairing, improving and adapting homes,
helping to raise money for the work required,
helping with the completion of grant or loan applications,
obtaining quotes for the work from reliable contractors,
supervising building contracts,
checking you are getting all your state benefits,
giving general home energy efficiency advice, and
referring you to other organisations who may be able to help you.
Further details can be found by clicking the following link -
Care & Repair pdf
Poors Charity Education Grants
Thinking about going back to part time or full time Education. No age limit. If you are living in the Parish of Wisbech St Mary. Grants available for Higher Education to cover the cost of Books, Travel expenses or fees. Requests
are now being considered please apply as soon as possible.
Requests in writing to:- Mrs Carolyn Jobson, 30 Les Baux Place, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 2SU
For more information about Poors Charity, click HERE
Parish Statistics
Click on these links to view some interesting statistics from the 2001 national census. The health stats. for the villages of Wisbech St Mary and Parson Drove combined are concerning.
For Health statistics, click HERE
For Population statistics, click HERE
Bee Orchid
The unusual Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) has been seen in flower on the outskirts of the village this year. To see a photograph of the plant click here
Looking for History Pages?
If you're looking for a wealth of pages by our local history expertcontaining notes and stories about the history of the village and surrounding Fens, click here. You will find fascinating tales of life from the mid 19th C. to mid 20th C. Take your time and visit our Church pages to see photos of life today in the village.
Welcome Return of Barn Owls
More Barn Owls have been seen flying in the Wisbech St Mary area than of recent years. It is thought that this is due to farmers providing additional set-aside fields (encouraging their natural prey) together with the provision of nest boxes. The sheer thrill of seeing these wonderful birds is magical.
Village Tour
Take a virtual ride around the parish by clicking on the virtual ride
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