The outgoing mayor of Whittlesey has led tributes to supporters who have gone above and beyond during her tenure and amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Cambs Times: The outgoing mayor of Whittlesey, Cllr Julie Windle, with the certificates. Picture: ROBERT WINDLEThe outgoing mayor of Whittlesey, Cllr Julie Windle, with the certificates. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cllr Julie Windle and Deborah Slator, co-ordinator at the Helping Whittlesey group, thanked businesses and individuals for their efforts with framed certificates, donated by the Peterborough & Fenland Referee Development Scheme.

Cllr Windle, who was replaced by Cllr David Mason after completing her two-year term in charge, was pleased to see residents coming together to help one another.

She said: “In these extraordinary times, we have seen an exceptional surge of good will and support and many local citizens who could really struggle have been helped in the best possible way.”

The Helping Whittlesey group also received a framed certificate from Cllr Windle on behalf of Whittlesey Town Council for the volunteers who continue to help, such as delivering meals and running errands for people struggling to leave home.

Cambs Times: Suzanne Gostic with her certificate. Picture: ROBERT WINDLESuzanne Gostic with her certificate. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Ms Slator said: “We have just touched the tip of the iceberg of those who have given us that little extra; there are many more who have made a great contribution.”

Cambs Times: Deborah Slator, Emmilee Wardley and Di Coulson of the Helping Whittlesey group with Cllr Julie Windle. Picture: ROBERT WINDLEDeborah Slator, Emmilee Wardley and Di Coulson of the Helping Whittlesey group with Cllr Julie Windle. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Anish Keshwara of Nisa Local. Picture: ROBERT WINDLEAnish Keshwara of Nisa Local. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Sue Harrison of Chippy Sue's. Picture: ROBERT WINDLESue Harrison of Chippy Sue's. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Colin Wilson of The Falcon Hotel. Picture: ROBERT WINDLEColin Wilson of The Falcon Hotel. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Danny Bowyer, Bruce Roan, Sindy Wheatley and Shannon Wheatley of the Letter B quiz team. Picture: ROBERT WINDLEDanny Bowyer, Bruce Roan, Sindy Wheatley and Shannon Wheatley of the Letter B quiz team. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Stuart Rayner of Whittlesey Round Table. Picture: ROBERT WINDLEStuart Rayner of Whittlesey Round Table. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Richard Hunt with his wife from the Rotary Club of Whittlesey. Picture: ROBERT WINDLERichard Hunt with his wife from the Rotary Club of Whittlesey. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Joshua Lawton from McCain Foods with his certificate. Picture: ROBERT WINDLEJoshua Lawton from McCain Foods with his certificate. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Geoff Dennis from McCain Foods with his certificates. Picture: ROBERT WINDLEGeoff Dennis from McCain Foods with his certificates. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Members of the Whittlesey and District Lions Club received their certificate. Picture: ROBERT WINDLEMembers of the Whittlesey and District Lions Club received their certificate. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Muhon Ittehad (centre) with members of staff of The Causeway Royal Fish Bar. Picture: ROBERT WINDLEMuhon Ittehad (centre) with members of staff of The Causeway Royal Fish Bar. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Tracy and Adam McIntosh of The Muffin Oven. Picture: ROBERT WINDLETracy and Adam McIntosh of The Muffin Oven. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Maria and Peppe Boccia of the Vesuvio restaurant. Picture: ROBERT WINDLEMaria and Peppe Boccia of the Vesuvio restaurant. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Cheryl Jakes of St Andrews Church Hall with her certificate. Picture: ROBERT WINDLECheryl Jakes of St Andrews Church Hall with her certificate. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Arron Coulson of Whittlesea Wheelers Cycle Club. Picture: ROBERT WINDLEArron Coulson of Whittlesea Wheelers Cycle Club. Picture: ROBERT WINDLE (Image: Archant)