Have you seen our cat Peter? He has not been seen at home in Mead View, Stocking Pelham since Sunday 27 June. Peter is a Snow Marbled Bengal. He is sorely missed, especially by our remaining cat, Harry.

Please check your shed and/or garage in case he has hidden there.

If you have seen him, please telephone 07736449318.

Update 22/7/2010

Peter was spotted on Sunday 18 July near Hitchcock’s farm in Stocking Pelham. Peter has been seen at the farm in the past- so he should be able to find his way home from there. Please do not feed him or make him feel at home.

Road Repair and Drainage Work

Pelham Road ( Braughing) Eastward as far as the Causeway

 16 - 27/08/2010

Use Little Hormead - Hare Street - Dassels for Braughing, or Albury End-  A120 - Puckeridge ( longer detour!) No more potholes for a while anyway!

Catalytic convertor thefts from vehicles are becoming a regular occurence

They are stolen for the scrap value of the metal inside them. Following are a few tips you might like to consider particularly if you leave your vehicle in a remote location.

Tony Ellis

Theft Prevention for Catalytic Converters

The catalytic converter is an emission-controlling device that is a part of the exhaust system of many automobiles and trucks. It uses a platinum-iridium catalyst to oxidize pollutants before they can be released into the air, and it converts carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide. The platinum on the converter makes it a valuable device and theft is a common concern. Protecting your catalytic converter from theft needs to be a priority.

In Furneux Pelham and Much Hadham overnight between Sat 8 May and Sun 9 May two 4x4 vehicles which were parked in the street had their catalytic converters removed.

Please be vigilant and report any suspicious vehicles, especially any vehicles seen late at night.

If any suspicious activity is seen please contact Herts Police on 0845 3300222

People seem to be getting great kicks out of ruining the natural beauty of our village.

Here is a link to just one of many off roaders posting videos on YouTube

and another...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nssWlYDXTMk

Here is some advice received from the local police.

The main rule of thumb for off roaders is, when seen, to ring 0845 33 00 222 immediately so an available unit can go out to the location and speak to them. Obviously, some do have permission from landowners but we are happy to find this out when we speak to them.

You can now view the Pelhams on Google Street View!

Instuctions - Click the links below - then click and drag to pan your view - Double click an area on the road ahead to 'travel along':

St Mary's Church, Furneux Pelham

The Cock Pub (Ruin), Stocking Pelham

War Memorial and St Mary's Church, Brent Pelham