Discovering March issue 040, January 2017

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Slimming World page 24-25

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Welcome to the January edition of Discovering March, 6

Editor’s Welcome New Year, New Me! Well a new photo at least!

My New Year’s resolution is to spend more time with my friends. In this digital age it is easy to feel that we know what is going on in our friends’ lives, as we have seen Facebook updates or Twitter posts, but nothing beats sitting down together for a good chat.

So what is your New Year’s resolution going to be? In this month’s magazine there are lots of ideas to help you decide. On page 8, Lauren Goode from “Be Fabulous” guides you through an ideal skin care regime, on page 21 “Active Fenland” has ideas for a healthier, happier and fitter you, and Slimming World share an inspirational story with you on pages 24-25.

So here’s to a fantastic New Year and an even more amazing new you!

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Charity Spotlight – Donkey Guardians

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Community Matters

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Club Guide and Active Fenland

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Business Profile – Slimming World

It may be January but Christmas is not officially over until the Twelfth Night so you have a few more days to enjoy your decorations! Then it’s out with the old, in with the new, and time to treat yourself in the January sales.

Many of our advertisers have January sales offers so take a look through the magazine and snap up a bargain before they are all gone

Wishing you a Very Happy New Year!

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A Word from your Local MP – Steve Barclay March Museum – The Mystery of The Old Pot Property Page – First Impressions Count

38-39 Legal Corner – Certainty

Claire The copy deadline for the February issue of Discovering March is January 9th, please email editor.march@discoveringmagazines.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you!

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By March Podiatry Practice Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss Have you tried dieting and not really succeeded? Or perhaps you have lost weight, only to find you have put it all back on again in a short period of time. In that case, hypnotherapy may be for you. Hypnotherapy will help you get to the root cause, the heart of the matter, be that comfort eating, boredom eating, compulsive eating or eating associated with grief, stress or low self-esteem.

Hypnotherapy is a skilled verbal communication, used during hypnosis, which helps direct a client’s imagination in such a way as to bring about intended alterations in sensations, perceptions, feelings, thoughts and behaviour.

The aim of hypnotherapy for weight loss is to make you feel confident about your body, change any negative thoughts you have about eating and help you lose weight responsibly, without impacting your emotional well-being. By targeting the unconscious mind with powerful suggestion techniques, a hypnotherapist will help you develop a positive relationship with food and exercise.

NEW FOR 2017 - WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP. Elysium Hypnotherapy is introducing an exciting new weekly support group, for all those who would like to lose weight and get in shape both physically and emotionally. They will help you to manage your weight by looking at the reasons you may have an unhealthy relationship with food, and address those deep-seated causes.

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Val will be running an introductory talk about the Support Group, on Saturday, January 14th, starting at 10am. Places must be booked, for more details, please contact the Podiatry clinic.

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The sessions will start on Tuesday 17th January at 9.30am, and cost ÂŁ10, they can be booked in blocks of four sessions. If you want to find out more, please contact March Podiatry Practice, at 47 High Street, March, or alternatively call March Podiatry Practice on 01354 651200.

Hypnotherapy is a complementary therapy, and therefore should be used alongside a healthy eating and exercise plan, and is designed to work alongside other groups such as Slimming World or Weight Watchers, who also encourage healthy eating.

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| Beauty Matters

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A structured skin care regime is extremely important to maintain a healthy, glowing complexion.

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| Charity Spotlight “The Donkey Sanctuary”

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“The Donkey Sanctuary” is based in Sidmouth, Devon, and its operations are UK- wide, with a network of field officers (known as “Donkey Welfare Advisers”). It is part of their job to support the “Donkey Guardians”, as well as follow up any welfare concerns that involve donkeys, such as lack of shelter in the winter or long feet. Your local DWA is based near March.

What are “Donkey Guardians”?

Through “The Donkey Sanctuary Rehoming Scheme”, amazing individuals offer caring homes for two or more of the sanctuary’s donkeys. In return for love, care and attention, the donkeys will reward you with affection by the bucket load.

“The Donkey Sanctuary” and their team of local “Donkey Welfare Advisers” are on hand to provide all of the support and training that is needed. Donkeys are very sociable animals and make fantastic companions. In return, they need your time, love and attention.

Your own life will be transformed too - the joy and the fulfilment of living with donkeys are hard to beat.

People not only gain two or more amazing donkeys, but they join a community of “Donkey Guardians”, with whom they can embrace new challenges and adventures.

“Donkey Guardians” play a valued role in the work of “The Donkey Sanctuary” - they have over 6,000 rescued donkeys in their care, some of which really benefit from the kind of one-to-one attention a guardian home can offer. “Donkey Guardians” are essential, as they help free up vital space on the sanctuary’s farms and provide dedicated care for their donkeys. As a “Donkey Guardian”, you’ll earn “The Donkey Sanctuary’s” unending gratitude - and complete support.

So how do I become a “Donkey Guardian”?

All the information you need is on their website, www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/rehome, including an on-line application form, or alternatively, call 01395 578222, to find out more about the scheme. Your local “Donkey Welfare Adviser” will then arrange to visit and talk it through with you.

There are several guardian homes based in the Fenland area, and it may be possible to arrange for you to speak to one of them.

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HEARING LOSS CHARITY SEEKS YOUR FEEDBACK ON HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBILITY The charity “Action on Hearing Loss” is calling on the 109,500 people living in Cambridgeshire with deafness or hearing loss to provide feedback on how well GPs and other NHS services have communicated with them since NHS England’s “Accessible Information Standard” was launched early in 2016.

The charity’s “Access All Areas” research report found that most people with hearing loss surveyed were forced to struggle on the phone to book appointments; one in seven missed appointments when they hadn’t heard their name called; and one quarter didn’t understand their diagnosis after seeing a GP.

“The Standard”, which came into full force on August 1st 2016, requires all NHS and adult social care providers to meet the communication and information needs of people with a sensory loss, impairment or a disability, including the one in six living with a hearing loss.

If you are deaf or have a hearing loss, and would like to offer feedback on the way your GP or other NHS services communicate with you, please email campaigns@hearingloss.org.uk, or contact its Information Line on telephone 0808 808 0123, textphone 0808 808 9000, or send a text message to 0780 000 0360.

The charity, which was heavily involved in the development of “The Standard”, wants real feedback from people who are deaf or have hearing loss, to include in its submission of evidence to NHS England’s planned review of “The Standard”, early this year.

Roger Wicks, Director of Policy and Campaigns at “Action on Hearing Loss”, said: “For the first time, all NHS and adult social care services must take note of, and meet, the communication needs of all of its patients. “The Standard” is a hugely welcome step forward for the 109,500 people in Cambridgeshire who are deaf or have a hearing loss, and we need your help to make sure this is happening where you live”.

“Action on Hearing Loss” (formerly RNID) is the national charity helping people confronting deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss to live the life they choose. “Action on Hearing Loss” enables them to take control of their lives and remove the barriers in their way, giving people support and care, developing technology and treatments, and campaigning for equality.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOSPITAL - CHARITY CONCERT FOR FRIENDS OF DODDINGTON HOSPITAL Denise Black (ex-Coronation Street & current Emmerdale actress), will star in the charity concert at the G.E.R Club in March, on February 25th. She will be playing contemporary style music.

Other acts include “Dark Surrender” (who play music from the 1950s to the present) and Dale David (The Shadows and contemporary pop) plus a comedian and disco.

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FRIENDS OF MARCH LIBRARY

FENLAND TWINNING ASSOCIATION

We are very fortunate in March to have a superb library, augmented by staff for whom nothing seems to be too much trouble. However, there is only so much that they can do or buy.

You may ask, what is the Fenland Twinning Association, and what does it do?

“Friends of March Library” was set up to provide funds, assistance, and organisation of events and activities outside the remit of the library system, but still engaging the staff in their activities. It is definitely a joint effort.

One of their core objectives is to encourage the younger citizens of our town to use the library as much as possible; not only to encourage their reading, but to provide activities and entertainment for them. This has been done with films and various entertainments. Just recently, they had a whole day of story times with a professional entertainer. It was very successful. These youngsters are the future of March, and hopefully, it will stimulate them to use and sustain our precious libraries.

Another ongoing project is to provide “LEGO” so that the younger ones will be excited to come to the library. The first “LEGO” playtime was a great success. They hope that this will also encourage their parents to become more involved with the library overall. Some libraries in Cambridgeshire are being closed or having reduced opening hours. The more we can show that our library is a vital part of our community, the less likely are we to be affected.

Fenland District Council has a number of twinning arrangements with areas across the world. They include the areas of Stadt Nettetal, in Germany, and the Sunshine Coast in Australia.

These twinning arrangements take a number of guises, from business links to cultural and exchange visits.

Our closest links at present are with Stadt Nettetal, which take the form of exchange visits every two years. However, we are increasingly keen to encourage greater youth involvement in twinning.

How can you help? We as an organisation are always looking for people to become involved with the activities. Primarily, this involves hosting families or individuals when they visit Fenland, participating in the civic events that take place during this time, and being willing to take part in the reciprocal visits. A great number of lasting friendships have been established as a result of these trips.

If you are interested in the cultural links that being a member of the Fenland Twinning Association brings, contact Councillor Mike Cornwell on 01354 653757, or come along to our AGM at Fenland Hall on January 25th 2017, at 6.00pm.

They also have events for adults, such as quiz nights, films, poetry and other entertainments.

One act particularly, the Opera Dudes, has been a resounding success. Also, on the last Saturday of each month, they have a tea, coffee and raffle event in the library, to further illustrate the “Friends” group.

Obviously, there are other activities going on in the library, and they have seen more groups using the facilities, which the library can provide. It is warm, central and user-friendly. As a vital hub of March, they do their utmost to retain this superb centre.

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This Month at the Cinema Get rid of those January blues and “Sing!”

The must-watch movie for January has to be the great new family animation, “Sing!”, brought to you by the same studio that created “Minions” and “The Secret Life of Pets”.

In a world populated by animals, a koala, with big dreams, battles to turn around the fortunes of his theatre with a singing competition. A select few are chosen – a Sinatra-singing mouse, a soulful gorilla and a punky porcupine, amongst others. Will they all fulfil their dreams of being on the stage, and will Buster Moon save his beloved theatre? “Sing!” is released on January 27th.

There is more action this month in the shape of “Underworld: Blood Wars”, which sees the vampires and Lycans at war once again, and “xXx 3”, heralding the return of Xander Cage (Vin Diesel).

Fans of cult movie “Trainspotting” will also be looking forward to the sequel, “T2”. Spud, Renton, Sick Boy and Begbie are all back, twenty years after the original movie.

Continuing the musical theme, “La La Land” is in cinemas on January 13th. Jazz pianist Ryan Gosling falls for aspiring actress Emma Stone in the glitz and glamour of LA, but as success beckons for both, their work, and the business of Hollywood, threatens to come between them.

The big New Year release has to be “Assassin’s Creed”. Based on the hugely successful computer games and starring Michael Fassbender, this big-budget action movie is sure to please any fan of the games as well as newcomers to the story. A man unlocks his genetic memories through revolutionary technology and discovers he is descended from a mysterious society called “The Assassins”.

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Robingoodfellowes Lane, March. www.germarch.co.uk March Town United F.C., Robingoodfellowes Lane, March www.pitchero.com/clubs/ marchtownunited Neale-Wade Gymnastics Club For children aged five and up, classes three days a week. Contact Head Coach Alan Todd 01354 692437 March Cycling Club We are recruiting more cyclists of any ability and age. Visit facebook. com/ mcc-MarchCyclingClub or @ fensCC

CLUBS & GROUPS Friends of March Library Supporting and promoting the library within the community. Join us at our coffee mornings on the last Saturday of every month – 10.30am to 12 noon. Members and Non-Members are always welcome.

Royal British Legion March Branch, Meets on 1st Tuesday of month at 7.45 pm, Rookswood Club, 27 West End, March. New members welcome, Contact Secretary 01354 652470.

Anglian Players Amateur dramatics group (over 18s). Meet most Tuesdays and Thursdays at March Community Centre, Station Road at 7:30pm. theanglianplayers@yahoo.co.uk.

March Branch Royal Naval Association 8pm 2nd Thursday every month at Conservative Club, Creek Road, March. Phone 01945 860683.

March U3A An active and friendly group for retired and semi-retired people.

Meet on the second Wednesday in the Main Hall of March Community Centre, 34 Station Road, between 2pm to 4pm. New members welcome. Contact Jen Boxall 01354 659 905 Cambridgeshire Family History Society March Branch, March Library, City Road – First Tues of the month March and District Model Railway Club, RBL, West End – Every Wednesday evening

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU! “New Year, New You”, as the saying goes, but without jumping on the cliché bandwagon too much, January really could be a fresh start. After eating far too much turkey and too many mince pies, and sharing tins of sweets (with yourself!), you may feel that it’s time to consider your own health and fitness once more.

March Camera Club Meet at The Oliver Cromwell Hotel every Thursday at 7:30pm from September to April www. marchcameraclub.org.uk Fenland Group of the National Service (Royal Air Force) Association Meets every 3rd Monday, 10am to noon, at the Oliver Cromwell Hotel, High Street. Contact Graham Wesley on 01354 657 686 or gwesley258@btinternet.com March Chess Club, RBL, West End – Every Tuesday evening YOUTH 20TwentyProductions, Skoulding Suite, March Town Hall Arts opportunities for young people.

PlayRight Theatre Company, St Peters Church Hall, High Street.

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Fenland All Starz Cheerleading Squad, St John’s Church Hall, Station Road. Boys and girls welcome Young People March, City Road, March 01354 650645 www.ypm.org.uk Also includes Fenzone Youth Council 1220(March) Squadron ATC, Headquarters Building, Gas Road, March. 01354 651788. 1220@ aircadets.org www.1220atc.org.uk Fun United For people 10-19 with additional needs, every Tues 7-9pm. FACET, Marwick Centre, Marwick Rd, March. Contact Papworth Trust 0800 952 5000 or info@papworth. org.uk.

Fenland Youth Swing Band Rehearse Saturday mornings (term time only) in the FE Centre, Station Road, March. Contact Alan Norris 01354 461914 or Kevin Steward 01354 658030 1st March Scout Troop www.1st-MarchScouts.org.uk Gavin Philpott 07971 810 352 gavin@1stMarch-Scouts.org.uk CHURCHES Trinity Methodist/United Reformed Church, High Street, March PE15 9LH. Call 01354 680883.

St Wendreda’s Church, Wimblington Road, March St Peter’s Church, High Street, March St John’s Church, Station Road, March Providence Baptist Church, Burrowmoor Road, March.

Jonathan Stevens (Pastor) March Evangelical Fellowship, Upwell Road, March Centenary Baptist, High Street, March St Mary’s Church, Westrea Our Lady of Good Counsel (Roman Catholic Church), St John’s Road, March Fenland Community Church Usually meet at the Scout Hall behind Sainsbury’s Supermarket www.fcc.uk.net Elim March, March Community Centre, 34 Station Road, March. PE15 8LE Contact: Pastor Adrian Casey; 07786 528 900 adrian@elimmarch. org.uk www.elimmarch.org.uk

Want to start early? “Outdoor Run Route” and “Outdoor Table Tennis” are both in West End Park and ready when you are.

What we want most this January is a happier, healthier Fenland. We hope our sessions will help, however active you are, and that you can find something you really enjoy. Remember that these activities also have a great social aspect too. Please check out our Facebook page @Active Fenland to see what else we run.

So, what if December has been a write-off? You have been busy buying presents, decorating the house and thinking more about your loved ones than yourself, haven’t you? January now brings some well-deserved “you-time”.

“Active Fenland” is a Sports England-funded project, helping to get the people of Fenland more active. We offer a range of sessions, so we hope there’s something for everyone.

Why not go racing into the New Year by joining our beginners’ “Run Group March 5K Mission” on Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00pm at West End Park, or swim your way slim with “Swim Fit” on Wednesday, from 5:00 to 5:55pm, or on Saturday from 12:45-13:30pm? We also have “Big Splash”, our fun inflatable session; no matter what your age, “Big Splash” will make a big kid out of you!

Want to slow the pace down a little? Try “Walking Football” on a Wednesday, from 10:00 - 11:00am at Elm Road Sports Field, or “Get into Bowls” at March Indoor Club on Thursdays, from 11:45am -1:30pm, starting on February 2nd.

We also run sessions for teens. These include “Smash up Badminton” on a Monday from 6:00 - 7:00pm, and “Mash up Football” on a Thursday, from 7:00 - 8:00pm, both held at Neale Wade Sports Centre. There is also a “Sports Youth Club” at YPM on Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30pm.

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Life is a roller-coaster!

Walking through the doors of my local, Wednesday morning, “Slimming World” group, in September 2014, was a very big step for me. After years of being overweight, I was also suffering very badly from anxiety, following the birth of my first child, which meant I was not often able to leave the house. It was, however, a weekend away that changed my life for ever.

We took the children to a funfair, and I wanted to go on a ride with them, but when I got there I found that I couldn't fit in the seat. It was very embarrassing, and I was told, "If you can’t fit, you can't ride". I was mortified!!

Now, over two years later, having lost nine and half stone, I feel fantastic. I have loads of energy, I can run after the kids, and I go on all the rides at the funfair.

I am more confident now, and my anxiety rarely materialises. I enjoy going clothes shopping, and I love the fact that I can eat what I want, when I want.

By food optimising, you can eat as much free foods as you like, until you are full. By making simple changes in cooking methods, such as using “fry-light” instead of oil, you can still enjoy chips, burgers and curries. If you have a bad day, or even a night/meal out, it’s ok just to get back on track the next day.

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| Words from Steve Barclay, our M.P. 2017 - A NEW YEAR FOR NEW POSSIBILITIES

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Following our historical vote on June 23rd 2016, I’m sure constituents will be pleased to know that work will continue to ensure that “Article 50” will be triggered by the end of March this year.

Exiting the EU offers exciting new opportunities for constituents and businesses to trade with the rest of the world. Britain is open for business; and companies in March, no matter how big or small, can benefit from the new “Department for International Trade” website, www.GREAT.gov.uk, which offers support, advice, and even export opportunities, and access to preferential deals for UK businesses, for free.

Just before Christmas, we had the good news that councillors had voted in support of a “Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Devolution” deal. This deal will bring a further £600 million of government funding to the area, and there have been proposals for a portion of this funding to go on upgrades to the A47. This will be the provisional budget for the new Devolved Mayor, and I trust that residents in March will ensure that any candidate seeking their vote in the Devolved Mayoral elections, this year will commit to spending on transport infrastructure improvements around March.

Many residents in March will be pleased to know that my work continues to convert Doddington Minor Injuries Unit to a Rural Urgent Primary Care hub. This would ensure that the MIU services remain on this site, as well as conveniently consolidating other health services for constituents.

Last, but not least, this year, again, I intend to run “Read to Succeed”. Shortly before Christmas, I had the pleasure of welcoming some of the “Read to Succeed” prize winners and their families to the Houses of Parliament, including pupils from All Saints Academy and Neale-Wade. Each prize winner is an absolute credit to themselves and their schools, and I wish them the very best of luck in the future. This summer, I hope to make “Read to Succeed” even bigger and better than last year, with more prizes on offer for children who complete the “Summer Reading Challenge”.

I am also continuing my work with The Reading Agency, and hope to have a funding bid in place by the end of this year so that future generations in The Fens can reap the benefits that these reading initiatives bring.

I have been working closely with the Clinical Commissioning Group, and last year announced that Doddington Court Flats were to be utilised, once more, for the benefit of our constituency.

To find out more about my work in Parliament and campaigns locally, or to let me know your views, please visit my website at www.stevebarclay.net.

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| March Museum

By Peter Wright (on behalf of March & District Museum)

The News THE MYSTERY OF THE OLD POT

In 1941, Jack Feary of Burrowmoor Road, while gleaving for eels, hauled an old pot from the River Nene at March. His efforts locally to identify its origin were unsuccessful, and he thought that it was of little value. In 1955, when Jack heard that a history of the Fens was being written, he retrieved the pot from his shed, and J. H. Ward of 31 Henson Road took it to Norwich Museum.

The pot is rough and probably made by a local tradesman. Marks on the inside indicate that it was made on a potter’s wheel, and traces of the green glaze still show. The man who made it left three clear thumbprints at the base of the handle, where he fixed it. There are six mystery marks on the handle, which seem to have been made by a pointed stick, and were perhaps a rudimentary form of embellishment.

Initially, museum staff thought it was Roman, but the pot’s rounded bottom is a most unusual feature, and this was perhaps why the museum later revised its identification to the thirteenth century. Most dwellings at that time had uneven earthen floors, and a round bottomed pot would be easy to stand down. A stain where the pot had lain on the river bed still clearly shows.

Cambs Times 17th. Feb. 1956.

THIS POT WOULD NOW BE ABOUT 750 YEARS OLD. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE IT IS NOW?

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by Mike Ellis

HOUSE VIEWINGS:

FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT

Mike Ellis, director at Ellis Winters & Co, explains the importance of getting house viewings just right…

“Over the years, I’ve been on several viewing appointments with estate agents who were poorly trained at showing viewers around houses. Their lack of preparation and knowledge of simple things like: “How long has the house been on the market?” or “What are the owners’ plans?” has left me aghast.”

“Knowing the property, and the requirements of the buyer, are essential before every viewing. We not only train our staff, but also the owners. When we’re instructed to sell, it’s vital for the seller to understand what happens on a viewing, and how we expect them to prepare their home.”

“You’ve heard it before: tidy-up, hoover, put coffee on, place flowers in a vase because first impressions really do count.”

“We always ask the owners to “nip out” for half an hour, so buyers are free to speak their mind; it’s the best way to get honest feedback. We arrive early and park up the street so the buyers can park outside.

Nothing will put them off more than driving around looking for a parking spot. If the house is empty, we turn lights on, open curtains and pick up any junk mail - first impressions again! Your agent should be confident and relaxed, greet the buyers when they arrive and thank them for coming.”

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“Your agent should set an agenda with the buyers; if they know what to expect they’ll find the process much easier. “I’ll show you around the property. We’ll start downstairs, then upstairs, and then go outside.

Feel free to ask any questions, and I’d like to ask you your opinion of the property and the price. We like to give the owners detailed feedback; is that ok?” Your agent should have done their homework on the buyer, know what they are looking for, and point out features that fit their requirements.”

“After the viewing, your agent should ask the allimportant questions: “How does this property compare? What positives do you see? What do you think of the price? Would you buy it for that price?”

It’s essential to leave the buyers knowing what will happen next, to agree upon a follow-up timescale, and stick to it. And, of course, always call the owner with feedback, both positive and negative – there’s nothing worse than reporting that the house “just wasn’t for them”.

“It’s as easy as that!”

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| Legal corner

by Silke Trevor

CERTAINTY IN 2017 FOR LANDOWNERS, DEVELOPERS AND SELF BUILDERS

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ven though 2017 is likely to be a year of economic uncertainty, it can still be filled with opportunities to build and develop.

Buying or selling land?

Those wanting to buy or sell land for development can mitigate their exposure to risk, despite an uncertain economic climate ahead.

We know that there has been a substantial shortfall in the building of new homes for several years. The “2011-2031 Local Plan”, adopted in April 2014, identified areas for potential development. Provisions were made for more than 4,200 new dwellings for March alone, and 11,000 for the entire district.

Option agreements can benefit both buyers and sellers of land to be developed.

Option Agreements – core points

Option agreements are agreements between a landowner and a potential buyer to purchase land.

The parties decide in advance:

1. the timeframe for the option to buy 2. a pre-arranged price for the land 3. any conditions to be met before the

purchase, such as planning permission or availability of investment funds

An agreed sum is paid to the landowner in return for this “right to buy in the future”.

The three most common varieties of “Option Agreements” are: “Call Option” - the buyer has the right to buy the land, but is not legally required to do so.

“Cross Option” - both the buyer and the seller can require the other to complete the sale of the land, once agreed conditions have been met.

Options as a tool to mitigate risk for all parties

The main function of an “Option” is to reduce risk to both buyer and seller. When other factors in the economy are subject to change and challenge, “Options” can provide certainty and security for all. The housing shortage will not disappear, neither will the need to continue to buy land and build homes in March.

Benefits of Options

Developers are more likely to be attracted to spend money on the planning process and purchase of land when a landowner has committed to the process through an “Option”.

An “Option” can fix the price or pricing mechanisms for the land so each party can budget accordingly. Prices may be fixed at the time of the “Option”, or be linked to market value.

Either way, this method provides protection from last minute attempts to be bullied into a reduced or inflated sale price.

One of the main advantages of an “Option Agreement” is that it affords you time. The time required to secure planning permission, finance, or deal with issues such as rights of way, or unhappy neighbours. By having an “Option” in place, the developer has a legal basis for negotiating issues with planning authorities and other regulatory bodies. Time and money will be spent with the secure knowledge, that once any “Option” conditions have been fulfilled, the land can be bought for the price stated in the “Option Agreement”.

“Put Option” - the seller can make the buyer buy the land, but can also decide to sell the land to someone else, or keep the land.

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Consortiums

With the demand for housing increasingly being met by larger developments instead of infill, neighbouring landowners can group together to offer an “Option” to developers seeking larger areas of land. Landowners work together towards a common goal of development, and developers will negotiate with a united group rather than individuals.

Move into 2017 with Confidence

“Option Agreements” are the perfect tool for reducing uncertainty and managing risks at times of change. Well prepared “Options” enable both landowners and developers to continue using land to generate wealth, provide much-needed housing and employment for March.

If you would like further advice on this area of law, please contact Silke Trevor on 01945 468727 or email silketrevor@fraserdawbarns.com

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| Events diary: January 2017 10th Creative Photography and

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11th Mucky Pups - Winter Wildlife - Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Lode Lane, Wicken, Ely, CB7 5XP. Seasonal fun, crafts and adventure for under 5s. Booking Essential. Phone: 01353 720274.

11th Willow Weaving Workshop - Plant Supports - Peckover House and Garden North Brink, Wisbech, PE13 1JR - Step by step instructions with all materials provided. Make and take home your own made plant supports. Booking essential. Phone: 01945 583463.

11th The March Society presents The WakeHereward Project: the impact of Hereward the Wake a talk by David Maile – 7pm at March Library - for more information email info@themarchsociety.org.uk

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- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Lode Lane, Wicken, Ely, CB7 5XP - Join the rangers on a family bike ride around the fen. A great way to get active with the family in the New Year. Discover some of the top places on the reserve to spot winter wildlife. Booking essential - Phone: 01353 720274

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“The Sundowners” for your entertainment - a good mix of ‘50s rock’n’roll music - £8 entry on the door- for more information contact Andy 01353 776229

21st Swans awake at Welney Wetland Centre. Join our warden before dawn to watch the stunning sight of thousands of swans waking up on the wetlands. Time: 6.30am - 9am Cost: adults £10, children £5 (optional breakfast, £6.95). Booking essential. Call 01353 860711 or email info.welney@ wwt.org.uk 21st – 22nd Cambridgeshire County Darts at the GER – Cambridgeshire v Devon - £4 entry covers both days

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improve your running at Wimpole Estate. If you are completely new to running, looking to ease yourself back into exercise, or training for a Parkrun or Race for Life, this is the perfect group for you! The group will meet every Thursday morning for approximately one hour. New members are always welcome and there’s no booking required.

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Wimblington Film Club are showing “Hail Caesar” at Wimblington Parish Hall, doors open at 1.30pm and film commences at 2pm. £2.50 on the door. Visit www.wimblingtonfilmclub.org.uk or call Pat on 01354 740654

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Library 10am - 11am. For 411yrs, children must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian. Entrance 50p - tickets available in advance from March Library. Children need to bring along their own Lego board to build their structures.

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As a nation of bargain hunters, we love nothing more than the satisfaction of snapping up a juicy January deal – from cut price clothing to low cost luxuries.

But while many of us rejoice in a post-Christmas spending spree, so do the online fraudsters and fake traders.

A country-wide campaign run by Action Fraud has been warning people of the dangers of online shopping fraud throughout the festive period, as well as all types of fraud which people fall victim to during the season of spending.

New figures released in December show that last year, victims reported losing over £10 million to fraudsters when shopping online for Christmas presents. The largest loss was one victim who lost £86,000 when he tried to purchase a boat from a fraudster on Ebay.

The advice is also very relevant to the January sales, and here are some tips on how to avoid getting caught out by the New Year misery makers.

One of the worst offenders are the counterfeiters.

Counterfeit goods range from clothes, bags, watches, perfume, cosmetics and electrical items as well as pirate DVDs, CDs, computer software and games.

However, more and more people are now prepared to knowingly buy fake items as gifts, but there are serious risks involved with counterfeit goods.

Fake goods are often of poor quality and, in many cases, unsafe. Counterfeit electrical goods are not put through the same vigorous safety checks and fake cosmetics and fragrances have been found to contain toxic levels of chemicals and unpleasant substances.

Our advice, as well as that of the police and Action Fraud, is don’t rush into spending your cash on what looks as if it is a great offer.

Take a few minutes to check and research what you are buying and where/who you are buying it from. If the deal looks too good to be true, the chances are it probably is!

And be vigilant when it comes to snapping up offers and deals which appear on your social media channels - as research shows that these are popular and preferred platforms for the fraudsters to target victims.

So make sure that you don’t get short-changed by the fraudsters during the January sales. To report a fraud and cyber crime, and receive a police crime reference number, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use the online fraud reporting tool at www.actionfraud.police. uk/reporting-fraud

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