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Introduction

Welcome to Your November Issue.

November is a time for reflection and this month’s magazine features articles about Remembrance and for Bonfire Night the memories of the fifth of Novembers past.

As the rhyme says, “Remember, remember the fifth of November”.

Details of the March Remembrance Parades can be found on page 44, Holly-Jean reflects on what Remembrance means to the younger generation, the ‘Club Spotlight’ features the Rookswood Club, the home of the British Legion in March, and the ‘Charity Spotlight’ highlights the work of Scotty’s Little Soldiers.

Bonfire Night is almost here and, to get you in the mood, Jayne Whytock remembers Bonfire Nights with her family. There are several bonfires and firework displays in the area this year – find all the details in our ‘What’s On’ guide.

Jaqui x

Have a great month!

If you haven’t booked your Christmas meal, or party, then we have lots of restaurants to tempt you with. You can dine around the world without leaving Fenland! Choose from an American Diner, Chinese, Indian or Nepalese restaurants or traditional English fayre. All of the restaurants are taking bookings now, so book early to avoid disappointment.

I’ve already started squirrelling away presents for the family, and this month I will be browsing through the magazine for further ideas. Maybe a voucher from a beauty salon, car accessories, electrical items, tools or garden planters. There really are so many gift ideas to inspire you.

Claire x

Be prepared!

Copy deadline details:

The copy deadline for the December issue of Discovering March is November 6th.

Publisher - Claire Saberton: 01778 421427 | 07837 499061 | sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Editor - Jaqui Fairfax: 07977 450602 | editor.march@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Sales - Catherine Healy: 07879 478448 | enquiries.discoveringmagazines@gmail.com Ops Director – Andy Armstrong: 01733 200609 | 07780 922214 Design – Sarah Gumbley | Emma Gunner | Rob Harradine Accounts – Cheryl Jakes: 01733 686255 | accounts@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Photographer – Carol Marsh: 07725 851159 | carolamarsh5@gmail.com

Inside Highlights 10 ............. Recipe – Jacket Potatoes 12 ............. Jacket Potatoes and Sparklers 16 ............. The Market Place 18 ............. Get the look! – November Frost 19 ............. Competition Winner 22 ............ Scotty’s Little Soldiers 24 ............ Captain Primrose 26 ............ Beauty by Evolution 28 ............ A Real Fire 30 ............ Fire at the Signal Box 32 ............ The Story of the Poppy 36-37 .... Community Matters 38 ............ Instruct Early and Save Time 40 ........... The Rookswood Club 42 ............ DIY Builds 44 ............ Remembrance Parades 46 ............ The Potting Shed 48 ........... In the Hot Seat 50 ............ Remembrance – What it means to me 52-53 .... What’s On 54 ............ This Month at the Movies 56 ............ Club Guide 57 ............ Club Matters 58 ............ Update from Steve Barclay MP 60 ............ Puzzle Page 62 ............ Consumer Advice 64 ............ AA Whittlesey Computers 66 ............ Business Directory With thanks to:

March and District Museum, Holly-Jean, Lauren Goode, Jennifer Lawler, Jayne Whytock, Fraser Dawbarns, Ellis Winters, Trevor Bevis, Yasmin Chopin, Steve Barclay M.P., The Light Cinema and Eileen Le Voi.

Discovering March is published by a local team and is not associated with any other business. Care is taken to ensure that the content and information is correct, however we cannot take any responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by any errors. Permission must be granted to reproduce, copy or scan anything from this publication. For a copy of our contributors’ guidelines please email info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

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Jacket Potatoes

The Perfect Bonfire Night Supper Cook the perfect jacket potato and finish with the topping of your choice, as suggested by our readers and the Discovering Magazines team.

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Rub oil, sea salt and black pepper into the potato skin.

With a sharp knife cut a deep cross into the top of the potato.

Place directly onto oven shelf – cut side up.

Bake for between 1 hour and 1 hour and 15 minutes. The potato is ready when the skin is crispy and the potato is soft in the middle.

Toppings

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Cheryl Jakes: Prawn mayo Jayne Whytock: Mine is left over mince with carrots, onions in thick gravy or casserole. Scoop out some of the potato, replace with the mince or casserole, replace the potato, then add lots of butter salt and pepper – yum yum.

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Village Life

Jacket Potatoes and Sparklers

- By Jayne Whytock

Back in the 1980s, when my children were young, we always went to Parkfield, in Wimblington, to celebrate Bonfire Night.

In those days, Parkfield was just a field, with a wooden shed used for the football teams, not a modern social club as it is today.

On Bonfire Evening the children's excitement grew, as they were dressed in jumpers, coats, hats, scarves and gloves. Before we left, I always put jacket potatoes in the oven, ready for when we got back. Part of the fun was walking through the village in the dark, with sparklers lit, and the children squealing with laughter as they made pretty patterns at arm's length.

Once we arrived at Parkfield the excitement continued to grow. The bonfire was the central attraction and stood as high as a house (or so it seemed to the little ones). Cyril Scotcher was in charge of the night, and with his trademark cigarette in the corner of his mouth, he would ceremoniously douse the bonfire with paraffin and then casually throw a lit match on it as he slowly walked away. Within minutes, the whole stack was ablaze, crackling and banging as the wood burned.

Sparks would fly into the dark sky and the heat would start to give everyone rosy cheeks.

All eyes followed Cyril, as he walked around making sure all the fireworks were ready, and then he would light the first touch paper.

The children fell silent and held their breath, as the firework started to spit and splutter into life.

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darkness, higher and higher it went, until BANG it exploded into a shower of thousands of coloured lights. As each one was lit, the gasps from the crowd increased as more and more colours filled the sky. Some showered down like umbrellas while others spiralled to the ground, shooting off lines of different colours.

After about twenty minutes, there would be a break, when hot soup, tea and coffee were served, and then Cyril would get ready for the grand finale. First, the giant Catherine wheel was lit, slowly it would start to spin, sparks starting to fly out showering the ground with white stars. Faster and faster it went until the lights became a blur and then slowly it stopped. Then the final treat. Dozens of fireworks all lit at the same time, the sky was awash with every colour you could think of, flashes and bangs filled the night and it seemed as if it was raining thousands of brightly coloured lights.

Silence fell, it was over, and we started the walk home, with two very happy, but cold and tired, children. Once indoors, it was ‘coats off’ and we would sit down to piping hot jacket potatoes, filled with melting butter and cheese. Finally, the children went off to bed, to dream of a magical night filled with colour and wonder.

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Local History

The Market Place - by Trevor Bevis

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he old course of the River Nene, once March’s most important ‘highway’, was the reason behind the development of the Market Place. It is thought that the town’s original market was held, in medieval times, at the Stone Cross, halfway between Merche and Mercheford.

The river was used by the town’s fleet of commercial vessels en-route to Wisbech, Ely, Peterborough and Cambridge. In about 1670 the eminent Peyton family, of Doddington, established March’s existing market, in the town centre.

The illustration depicts the market in 1750. Most of the trade at that time was the sale of meat and butter. At its lowest ebb, in 1850, only one stall offering meat occupied the site. The Butter Cross with its spire can be seen; this was demolished around 1900 when the Town Hall was built.

The Market Place is flanked by The Griffin, which dates back to Tudor times. During the Second World War, a famous film actor stayed there.

Clark Gable was a crew member of a Flying Fortress bomber aircraft and he often visited March, when on leave from Alconbury airbase.

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Clark Gable was a crew member of a Flying Fortress bomber aircraft and he often visited March, when on leave from Alconbury airbase.

Clark Gable also liked to visit the Hippodrome cinema. I remember visiting the cinema as a teenager and seeing Americans, and some Italian prisoners-of-war, alongside the citizens of March, all enjoying films such as Laurel and Hardy. The Italians worked on local farms and if they worked really well they were rewarded with a visit to the Hippodrome. Several prisoners-of-war married local girls, daughters of farmers, and several local families are descended from them.

The Town Hall is a version of municipal buildings seen throughout Europe. It was built in 1900 and replaced a building used by the council in the High Street. Years ago the town’s fire engine was kept beneath the clock tower in a state of readiness.

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Beauty

November Frost - By Lauren Goode

November, already!

Where has this year gone? Although that does mean we are ever so slightly closer to Christmas! I am one of those annoying people that drive others mad by putting their decorations up in November, I just can't help it, everything looks so pretty!

It is getting pretty chilly now so I decided to go for quite frosty colours, originally I did pair it with bright pink lips, but I was like “whoa, I look like I've just walked out of the ’80s”, so I decided to keep the lips simple and let the eyes do the work.

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March Christmas Golden Age Fayre The Golden Age team are delighted to be hosting the Christmas Golden Age Fayre at The Braza Club, March on Monday 4th December between 11am and 2pm.

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Charity Spotlight

Remembering Corporal Lee Scott and Continuing the Mission Scotty’s is to help children realise that it is OK to have fun and smile, following the loss of a parent.

Scotty’s Little Soldiers is not just a charity; it is also a family, and supports its members through three distinct programmes, Smiles, Support and Strides.

Smiles Smiles is aimed at making members smile again and includes things such as: • Scotty Breaks at one of the five Scotty’s Holiday Lodges (with all travel costs included and money towards food/activities).

• The annual Christmas Party, offering a magical, winter wonderland experience for Scotty’s members and their parents.

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cotty’s Little Soldiers is a UK charity dedicated to supporting children who have lost a parent while serving in the British Armed Forces.

Army widow, Nikki Scott, founded Scotty’s Little Soldiers, in 2010, after her husband Corporal Lee Scott was killed when an IED hit his vehicle in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Lee left behind Nikki and their two young children, Kai and Brooke, pictured above.

Losing Lee was devastating for Nikki, but she channelled her grief into something positive, and launched Scotty’s Little Soldiers. The charity was founded with the aim of ensuring that children dealing with the loss of a parent in the Armed Forces would be given relief from the effects of bereavement. They would also receive the help, support and enjoyable moments so often missing in these difficult and traumatic times.

The charity works with children up until their nineteenth birthday, and provides a practical yet personal way for the public at large to show its appreciation for those brave individuals who make the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.

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• Gifts at Christmas and birthdays.

• Family meal vouchers for Remembrance Day and for the anniversary of a parent’s death.

• Special experiences, such as meeting a favourite idol or being a mascot at a football match.

Support Scotty’s Little Soldiers now offers a comprehensive and sensitive service, in conjunction with child bereavement charity, Winston’s Wish, to provide a vital resource for grieving children.

Strides The Strides programme focuses on the personal development of Scotty members as they approach adulthood. Members turning seventeen can take advantage of the charity’s driving lessons grant, and those aged eighteen, and about to leave the charity as young adults, are offered the opportunity to apply for a Further Education grant. All Scotty members have an annual allowance that can be used to cover the cost of activities such as music lessons, school trips, after-school clubs and swimming lessons.

It's in Lee’s name that his legacy lives on and he is remembered. So many children have benefited from the work of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, but there are more out there.

To continue to support its current members and other children across the country in a similar situation, Scotty’s Little Soldiers needs funding.

Every donation is appreciated and your money can really help. To learn more about Scotty’s Little Soldiers, visit www.scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk.

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November 1917 - Captain Primrose - by Jennifer Lawler In November 1917, the people of North Cambridgeshire were shocked to hear that their Member of Parliament, Captain the Rt. Hon. Neil James Archibald Primrose M.C, had died from wounds he received during successful operations in Palestine. His father, Lord Rosebery, had heard on Saturday, November 17th that his son was seriously wounded in action and this was followed by news of his death.

Mr Primrose, who loved sports, was born on December 14th, 1882 and was thirty-four years old when he died. He worked on the Treasury Bench but, with a change of government, re-joined the army, and served with distinction in Egypt, and was awarded the Military Cross for personal gallantry, when leading a squadron of yeomanry against the enemy. He returned to Parliament, Liberal MP from 1910 until his death, and in September 1916 was appointed Parliamentary Military Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions. However, he regarded this as temporary and felt he should be involved in active service, doing his duty as a soldier, so he re-joined his regiment in Palestine.

The Prime Minister, Lloyd George, and Mr Asquith referred to the death of Captain Primrose in Parliament. The Prime Minister described him as ‘a bright and radiant spirit’ and a ‘most loveable man’ of above average abilities, with a bright future ahead of him serving the public.

A memorial service in March Centenary Baptist Chapel was announced for Sunday, November 25th at 3pm, conducted by the Rev. B. J. Northfield.

The organist was Mr E. C. Haylock. It was held on a Sunday so that more people would be able to attend. The Whist Drive at the March Liberal Club on the following Tuesday was cancelled because of Captain Primrose’s death.

At a meeting, at County Hall, March, of the Isle of Ely War Agricultural Committee, Mr C. Bidwell referred to the sad loss felt by the county and

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the country and said their sympathy went out to Captain Primrose’s family.1 The Masonic Hall in City Road March was originally The Primrose Hall, named after Captain the Rt. Hon. Neil Primrose. In 1925, it was decided to build the hall, which was opened in 1932 on the site of former cottages. In 1956, the local Liberals sold the hall and it was purchased by the local Freemasons.2 1

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Fenland Heritage Open Days booklet 2016 www.wisbechtowncouncil.gov.uk/uploads/hods2016.pdf The copyright owner of the image of Capt. Primrose is Martin Gibson. The image is taken from the Wisbech Society Booklet, which is published by The Wisbech Society, and is available for purchase for £3.50 plus p&p, from the Wisbech Society website: www.wisbech-society.co.uk/publications.html

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Beauty By Evolution – First-Class Service Best Quality Products at an Affordable Price Beauty By Evolution, in March, was opened last year, following on from the success of its sister branch, Evolution Beautique, in Ely. Within the March salon, they pride themselves on providing a first-class service to all of their clients, and offer a wide range of beauty treatments and therapies, a Beauty Training Academy, plus their elite Cosmetic Clinic, which offers semi-permanent makeup, anti-ageing facials, acne treatments, microdermabrasion and mesotherapy.

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Home Interiors

A Real Fire - by Interior Designer, Yasmin Chopin Radiators, or underfloor heating systems, remove the need for additional appliances, yet it’s hard to beat the romance of a real fire. A popular request is the wood-burning stove - regardless of property style: modern, traditional, or in between. They look great, toast your toes, and even marshmallows, but is this significant investment worth it? If you take into account envious utterances from friends and relatives, you may think indeed it is. If you talk to an estate agent about putting your house on the market, you’ll get a tick in a box. A stove, or real flame fireplace, is certainly on most people’s wish list.

One of my projects, an unusually large lounge, seven metres long and five wide, required some careful choices of colour, lighting, fabrics and furniture to make it feel homely. The client wanted a comfortable, warm atmosphere but, without a gas supply or chimney, (not even the chance of adding a chimney), there was no prospect of including a traditional style fireplace. To overcome the structural drawbacks – interior design is essentially concerned with solving problems – I specified a substantial and glamorous bioethanol fire.

As an alternative to other forms of secondary heating, the bioethanol fire is still quite new, but they’re available at different price points, and range in their designs from contemporary to traditional. The big attraction is the real flame, and a bonus for the designer is that they can be freestanding and don’t require a flue.

Consequently, you can put one anywhere in the room: wall, floor, even table-top.

The one I included in this particular project, the ‘Cosmo’ produced by ‘Glammfire’, is the main focal point, and a conversation piece. Constructed from glass and sculptural corten steel, it’s a circular showstopper, ideal for a big room. Bioethanol burns with an orange flame, and the fuel is renewable, being produced from raw materials such as sugar

beet, potatoes and wheat. These decorative fires give off heat, just like a gas fire, but they don’t provide all round comfort like central heating does.

So, if you just want a bit of cosy and a real flame then the bioethanol fire is an option.

Image credits: Glammfire, distributed by Biolineofire

Contact Yasmin Chopin on 07831 231 664, or email her ycid@yasminchopin.com.

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Local History

Fire at the Signal Box

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

With a stiff breeze blowing, it was not long before the flames had a thorough hold on the wooden upper storey of the adjacent signal box.

The North Junction Signal Box as it looked before the fire

Just before 2 pm, on Wednesday, April 4th, 1945, regular signal lamp man, Mr P. Elam, was trimming and lighting signal lamps in the lamp room at the rear of North Junction signal box. Blazing paraffin oil dropped to the floor near a big drum of paraffin. This immediately ignited the paraffinsoaked wooden floor of the lamp room. Elam beat frantically at the small flames with a small piece of flat wood and then found that the flames had spread round to the back of the drum.Â

brick base, with a distinctive flat roof, giving it a very modern aspect. With the decline of railway traffic, North Junction was the first of March's signal boxes to close post-war.

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He went outside with the intention of getting a pail of water to douse the flames. As soon as he was outside, the twenty-gallon drum of paraffin exploded, with such force that it blew off the roof of the lamp room. With a stiff breeze blowing, it was not long before the flames had a thorough hold on the wooden upper storey of the adjacent signal box. Despite the efforts of the station firefighting team and the prompt arrival of the National Fire Service, the signal box was completely burnt out.

North Junction was an important signal box, controlling traffic through March, and its destruction would have caused much difficulty for local railway staff. It was rebuilt on the original

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Remembrance

The History of the Poppy - By The Royal British Legion

During the First World War (1914-1918) much of the fighting took place in Western Europe. Previously beautiful countryside was blasted, bombed and fought over, again and again. The landscape swiftly turned to fields of mud: bleak and barren scenes where little or nothing could grow.

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right red Flanders poppies (Papaver rhoeas) however, were delicate but resilient flowers and grew in their thousands, flourishing even in the middle of chaos and destruction.

In early May 1915, shortly after losing a friend in Ypres, a Canadian doctor, Lt Col John McCrae was inspired by the sight of poppies to write a now famous poem called 'In Flanders Fields'.

McCrae’s poem inspired an American academic, Moina Michael, to make and sell red silk poppies which were brought to England by a French woman, Anna Guérin. The (Royal) British Legion, formed in 1921, ordered nine million of these poppies and sold them on November 11th that year. The poppies sold out almost immediately and that first ever 'Poppy Appeal' raised over £106,000; a considerable amount of money at the time. This was used to help World War One veterans with employment and housing.

The following year, Major George Howson set up the Poppy Factory to employ disabled exServicemen. Today, the factory and the Legion's warehouse in Aylesford produces millions of poppies each year.

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In Flanders' Fields In Flanders' fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders' fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe; To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high, If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders' Fields.

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We bring you items of interest for your home and community.

If there is something you’d like us to cover or you have something to say please get in touch at: Discovering March, Benwick Road Ind. Est., Benwick Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 2HD editor.march@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

Wimblington Christmas Lights – Simply the Best Ever!

The Wimblington Christmas Lights Group was formed in 2015 by a few volunteers from the village. Meetings were held, generous donations were received, and a number of popular fundraising events were held. This all culminated with the well-attended Christmas Lights Switch-On event at the Parish Hall, and the village looking very festive throughout the 2015 Christmas period.

They have continued to hold fund-raising events in the village, and have received donations from local businesses so that they can improve the display. Christmas 2017 will be bigger and bolder than ever! They are even making a sleigh for Father Christmas to ride during his tour of the village, on November 25th, and have their biggest event to date for the switch-on, on November 26th, with loads of stalls, games, rides, entertainment, music, prizes and much more.

For further information, take a look at www.wimblingtonchristmaslights or visit their Facebook page: Wimblington Christmas Lights Group.

“Talkin’ ’bout my Generation”: Musical Memories of the Fens and Brecks Baby Boomers A National Lottery grant of £63,600 has been awarded to the charity Babylon ARTS to save Baby Boomers’ memories of the music they listened to as teenagers in the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Focusing on the four market towns of March, Wisbech, Mildenhall and Brandon, the project will explore the influence of rural life and nearby US airbases on the area’s little-known musical heritage, from fashion to film.

Alongside a programme of exciting activities and events, ‘Reminiscence Roadshows’ will give residents the opportunity to listen to their old favourites and share their experiences and treasured memorabilia with project volunteers.

These memories will be used to create a documentary film and a touring exhibition to be shown at local venues.

New Referees for Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire FA recently organised a football referee course at the Neale-Wade Academy.

Head of PE, Mr James Crawley, was the instigator of the course, which allowed sixteen pupils, eight of whom were female, to undertake top tuition from FA tutor, Robert Windle, who was assisted by referee, Harry Stevens.

The sixteen-hour course, held after school hours, now enables all those who took part to referee junior matches in local league and also schools football. Anybody who is also interested in becoming a referee can register their details at www.cambridgeshirefa.com or www.nothamptonshirefa.com.

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The project was inspired by, and will form part of, the Arts Council-funded, Creative People and Places 'Market Place' programme, which is being delivered across Fenland and Forest Heath.

Robyn Llewellyn, Head of HLF East of England, said: “It’s fantastic to see Cambridgeshire communities using their heritage to explore and share local stories, thanks to the support from National Lottery players. Heritage is not just about buildings; it’s people’s personal experiences that tell us what life in Cambridgeshire was like throughout the 20th century. These projects will save important memories and engage new audiences in the stories of our past.”

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Power firm to help protect birds at RSPB nature reserve Work is underway on a scheme to remove a stretch of overhead power lines at March Farmers Nature Reserve on the Nene Washes.

The project, which is on land managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), will see UK Power Networks replace 1km of overhead lines with 1.5km of underground cable.

Inspiring Creativity – Improving Mental Health in March Fenland Community Arts are running a series of creative courses from January 2018 at March Town Hall. A range of courses will be on offer, for example drawing, painting, digital photography, film-making, music, drama, and music production. These will be free of charge to unemployed adults, (over nineteen years) who have experience of mental ill-health or other health challenges.

Jane Rich, CCA Director, says, “We are really excited about working in March with talented local artists, performers and producers. Many people who experience mental ill-health or have complex health challenges, can become isolated and lack the confidence to get involved. Our groups are small, friendly and welcoming. Whilst we understand the challenges people face, the focus is on the art. Courses allow people to learn new skills and meet others with similar interests in a safe space. We are currently looking for local artists interested in becoming creative tutors to run the courses”.

Located between March and Whittlesey, the site is flooded in winter and attracts many wintering birds, including whooper swans from Iceland, Bewick’s swans from Russia and around half-adozen species of dabbling ducks including pintails, teals, shovelers, gadwalls and wigeons.

These works will help prevent birds flying into the overhead lines in the area. The £75,000 scheme is being jointly funded by the RSPB and UK Power Networks.

Martin Le Roux, a field engineer for UK Power Networks, said: “As an environmentally aware company, we are committed to finding ways to limit the impact overhead lines have on the environment, while meeting our customers’ needs for power.”

Charlie Kitchin, Nene Washes Site Manager for the RSPB, said: “We are in the process of returning the site to wet grassland with the objective of attracting more waterfowl, so we want it to be as safe for them as we can.

“The Nene Washes are probably most important as a site for breeding waders such as snipe and black-tailed godwit. They nest on the floodplain meadows and are looking for open country with no obstacles such as overhead lines as potential hazards. We need to eliminate as many risks to them as we can and this project has the potential to make an enormous difference.”

Photo: Before shots of overhead lines at the reserve featuring (left to right) Martin Le Roux and Charlie Kitchin

Local artists of all kinds, (painters, photographers, actors, performers, film-makers, music producers), living and working in the March and Wisbech areas, are invited to join Fenland Community Arts on November 17th, at March Town Hall, 10am-3pm. The day will introduce the approach of creative learning, and offers the opportunity to showcase talents and skills in a five-minute group warm-up session. For full details and to book, visit www.goo.gl/eTvoBR Fenland Community Arts is a partnership project between Cambridge Community Arts, the Richmond Fellowship and 20 Twenty Productions, and is supported by Market Place, (Babylon Arts).

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Property

Instruct Early and Save Time and Worry - by Mike Ellis

I know a thing or two about houses, and it never ceases to amaze and frustrate me that it takes so long for a transaction to go through, once solicitors are instructed.

In essence, three things are required to be able to exchange contracts – an approved contract, finance and the local authority searches. These should, in theory, take four to six weeks to put into place. So why is the average transaction taking twelve to fourteen weeks to go through?

When it takes this long, problems can arise, with the completion dates of the buyers further down a purchase chain not being ready, particularly if the person at the end of the chain has just started the process. Inevitably, tempers are frayed, people get upset and the whole experience becomes fraught with worry.

There is a simple remedy, which, if everyone adopted it, would cut this transaction time considerably, and hopefully, fewer sales would fall through. If sellers instruct a solicitor to get all the pre-contract work ready as soon as they go on the market, including instruction letters and formal ID, this should save two to three weeks. Their solicitor could then send a draft contract to the buyers' solicitor as soon as the sales details are confirmed by their estate agent. If the buyer also instructs a solicitor before they find their perfect home, sorting out IDs, formal instructions and depositing £200 for local authority searches, again this would save more time.

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weeks to formally instruct and get IDs together before a draft contract is sent out.

Everyone worries about spending needlessly and think that once they instruct a solicitor it will cost them money, but this is not usually the case. The solicitor has a fixed fee, which is agreed at the beginning – if you’re a buyer they will not spend your £200 on the local searches until you’ve found a house and are ready to proceed, and if for any reason the searches are not applied for, this money will be returned. For sellers, again the fees are agreed in advance, and usually, the solicitor will work on a ‘no sale-no fee’ basis.

I know it sounds simple – it is! I can’t understand why this isn’t being done already, but, it has to start somewhere. Why not right here, right now? If you are thinking of selling or buying a house in the near future and would like a quote from one of the solicitors who would work this way, please call me on 01354 701000. I’ll be happy to put you in touch.

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March British Legion and Rookswood House

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ack in 1946, five businessmen from March decided to obtain premises in the town for the opening of a British Legion Club for the benefit of the returning servicemen of March.

On August 26th, 1946, they gathered at Rookswood House, West End, March, to meet Mr Harradine, regarding its purchase. After the meeting, they all retired to The White Hart where a discussion took place and it was agreed that they should proceed with the purchase and approach Barclays Bank for a loan.

November 12th 1946 – It was agreed that Rookswood House would become The British Legion Club (March) Ltd. December 30th 1946 – It was noted that copies of the rulebook had been sent to the Friendly Society with a cheque for £10.00. It was also agreed to write to the members regarding shares in the club.

February 11th 1947 – The club name was changed to ‘The March Remembrance Club’.

March 21st 1947 – Mrs Payne and the ladies were thanked for all their hard work and given two rooms upstairs, for them to decorate.

In 1947, the purchase of Rookswood House for £1950 was officially announced at a meeting of two hundred ex-servicemen and women, at St Peter's Church Hall.

July 31st 1947 – It was agreed to offer accommodation to The British Legion March Branch at five pounds and five shillings per annum and to the Women’s Section at ten pounds and ten shillings per annum.

January 16th 1948 – The club changed their name to March British Legion Club Ltd.

March 24th 1947 – Mrs Payne handed a gift to the fund of £92 raised from a concert.

February 19th 1948 – Instructions were given to obtain the Legion’s affiliation certificate.

April 18th 1947 – Five hundred rulebooks were ordered.

August 21st 1948 – The official opening of The March British Legion Club by Colonel Larking, the National Chairman of the British Legion, was held at 3.30pm to coincide with the opening of the Women’s Section Garden Fete and Flower Show.

April 30th 1947 – The purchase of Rookswood House for £1950 was officially announced at a meeting of two hundred ex-servicemen and women, held at St. Peter’s Church Hall.

May 10th 1947 – It was resolved that Barclays Bank Ltd be requested to grant a loan secured by a charge against Rookswood House. The loan was agreed.

June 24th 1947 – First Annual General Meeting of the March Remembrance Club was held.

Mr B W Easy was elected President, Mr S Booth as Chairman, and Capt. F W Whiting as Public Auditor.

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In 1971, the club was renamed the Royal British Legion Club Ltd. In 2015, due to the increase in Legion fees, it was agreed, after a ballot of all the members, to disaffiliate from the Legion.

The club is now known as The Rookswood Club Ltd, but is still the headquarters of the Royal British Legion who meet on the first Tuesday of each month and the Ladies Section on the second Tuesday of the month.

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A Guide to Financing Your DIY Building Project

- by Andrew Carrier, Senior Commercial Solicitor We have probably all seen the TV show where people are building their dream house, frequently running into problems or running over budget.

However, these are not the only issues you may encounter; you may find that securing finance for a self-build may not be so easy from a regular mortgage provider.

If you are new to DIY building or thinking about getting into it for the first time, it’s useful to consult a specialist mortgage lender – even if you don’t go on to take up an offer of finance. There are a number of specialist lenders in the market and they can provide invaluable help in the early stages of a project.

We can’t recommend any particular lender, but clients looking for a lender to help with a DIY house build may find it helpful to seek finance from a self-build specialist who will offer a mortgage that releases funds in stages. Some mortgage lenders will release funds to purchase the land with outline planning permission, and will then lend further funds for the cost of building, once detailed planning is in place. Apart from the usual information any lender will want, such as proof of identity and finance for any deposit, Fraser Dawbarns would recommend also having the following information ready at the start of the loan application process: • Planning permission • Initial Building Regulations approval • Architect’s drawings • Details of the build and the builder • Costings and a cash flow forecast NHBC or equivalent new home insurance The brief checklist summarised here is just the start of the mortgage process. If you decide to move on to the next stage, all lenders will expect a financial

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In summary, a specialist DIY house build mortgage lender will provide you with a wealth of information that can prove to be invaluable, and helpful, at the start of a potentially daunting project, and if you have been able to secure mortgage finance, then you must be doing something right!

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Remembrance Weekend Parades Remembrance events, Armistice Day Parade (Saturday, November 11th) and March Town Remembrance Sunday Parade (Sunday, November 12th). The March Sunday Parade is now the biggest Remembrance Parade in Cambridgeshire.

This year, about five hundred people are expected to take part in the parades. There will be thirty organisations participating and fifty wreaths being presented. Mr F Grounds MBE, Deputy Lord Lieutenant, will be presenting the wreath on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen.

Armistice Day Parade This starts at 10.50am when all those taking part will parade at the side of Barclays Bank. We invite all Ex-Service standard bearers, escorts, veterans and civil dignitaries to take part. At 10.55am the parade will march out in front of the March Town War Memorial and we will hold an act of Remembrance and two minutes silence, as the town clock strikes 11am.

Remembrance Sunday Parade The March Town Remembrance Parade will form up in Mill View car park at 9am, and all serving and ex-members of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces are welcome to take part. The Band of 1220 Squadron Air Training Corps will lead the parade.

The Parade will step off at 9.30am and make its way to St Peter’s Church, where a service of Remembrance will start at 9.50am.

The Parade will re-form at 10.25am and return to the War Memorial, where a wreath-laying ceremony will take place at 11am.

Lt. Col. N Spencer, MBE, RE, in his eighth year as Parade Marshal, is responsible for delivering the events, together with his two assistants, Mark Wilding and Russ Liddington. There are no funds made available to deliver this event and everyone who takes part does so voluntarily. As ever, it is the people in the background who make these events happen; Chris Harley (Chairman RBL), Barry Howlett (President RBL), Linda Mitchell, Kay Larham, Pat Case, and all the people who run the clubs and organisation all year round.

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The Potting Shed This month is not as restful as one might think, as the allotment needs a good tidying-up. Don’t leave old crops to rot as they may harbour pests and disease. Also, a priority this month is to give the allotment or vegetable patch a thorough digging over, and spread manure over the surface, and also to manure or compost the bean trench. If you have a soil with a low pH, add lime, but not at the same time as compost as they react together. When the plot is free of weeds, cover it for the winter to keep off the worst of the rain and prevent weed growth; this will also keep the soil warmer when you are ready to plant new crops in the spring.

An important task for November is pruning, as fruit trees and bushes have shed their leaves and are dormant for the winter. Also remove any netting from fruit cages to allow the birds to eat insects and eggs. Bare-rooted fruit trees, bushes and canes are also dormant and therefore, now is the time to plant them whilst the ground is not too wet or cold. Prepare the planting holes by digging in good compost or manure and, when they are planted, spread a mulch of well-rotted manure around the base.

Other tasks for this month include:● Propagate rhubarb crowns by lifting and dividing into smaller pieces, planting at the same depth in their new position.

● Leaf mould makes good mulch and, at this time of year, there is plenty to be had. You can easily make a cage to contain the leaves, using four stakes and stapling chicken wire around them. Just throw the leaves in and leave them for a year to rot down. ● Secure covers over compost heaps/bins. Although the material needs to be damp, winter rain and snow will saturate it and slow the rotting process down. ● Plan the crop rotation for next year. Planting one group of vegetables in the same ground, year after year, increases the risk of a build-up of disease. There are websites that provide planners, and one such example is www. gardenplanner.suttons.co.uk. ● Dismantle bean canes, if you haven’t already, as leaving them in the ground will cause the bases to rot. ● Start to harvest winter cabbage, Brussels sprouts, leeks and parsnips. Wait until after a frost for the parsnips, as the frost encourages the sugars which give parsnips their sweetness. ● Plant garlic cloves, early “overwintering” broad beans (either in the ground or in pots), peas, shallots and onions. ● Cover late season crops with cloches.

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In the Hot Seat

IN THE HOT SEAT Greg Newstead, the Garden Centre Manager, at Skylark Garden Centre, has worked hard to overcome personal challenges to reach this rewarding point in his career.

“I struggled at school and was quite a nerd, a bit of a loner and generally kept myself to myself. After finishing my GCSEs, I joined the army but, unfortunately, was discharged on medical grounds, which I have since found out was part of my arthritis. After the army, I had several other jobs, but never really settled on anything. I took on a garden centre position as a general assistant, and then I decided that, if I wanted to get anywhere in life, it was time to take a leap into the scary world of management! I became an Assistant Manager at Skylark Garden Centre and within six months was moved up to Internal Manager.

Then, within another twelve months, I became Garden Centre Manager. I had no qualifications for the job that I was rolling into and learnt everything that I know today whilst on the job. Making the step from having no responsibility to being in charge of a flourishing garden centre was scary, to say the least, but has lead to the best four years of my life. It’s stressful, punishing and keeps me awake at night, but I wouldn’t want it any other way. I have worked hard to get to where I am today, and I put that all down to believing that I have what it takes. The support of my fiancé and family has been a driving force behind everything I do, and I am so very grateful for their belief in me. I plan to carry on in my current role and help push Skylark further, as a growing independent garden centre.”

Where were you born, and what is your earliest memory of your childhood?

I was born in a little village called Sawston, just south of Cambridge.

I always have fond memories of bouncing around the garden on my space hopper.

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Who was the greatest influence in your life and why?

My parents have been a massive influence in my life by working hard and knuckling down to everything. Nothing comes easy in life, and they have both inspired me to push and strive for what I have wanted to achieve. They showed me that you might get knocked down and deflated sometimes, but there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

Which two characters (alive or not), would you most enjoy sharing a meal with and why?

Although fictional, I would love to have a meal with Sherlock Holmes, to have the first-hand experience of seeing how his mind worked and the processes

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he would go through to come to the truth. Second would be Seth MacFarlane, the creator of Family Guy, which would be the most hilarious dinner that I had ever been to, or would ever go to.

How would you describe yourself in five words?

Competitive, ambitious, shy, creative, and unfortunately very messy (from cooking to my work desk.)

If there was one thing which you could change about March and the surrounding area what would it be and why?

The main thing that everybody mentions is the traffic through the town centre. If the centre could be pedestrianised, it would make a big difference to people using the centre and more shops would be attracted to the area.

What advice would you give to a 16-year-old you?

Trust that one day you will get to where you are going. It’s going to be hard and challenging, but it will be worth all the struggle.

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Remembrance - What it Means to Me - by Holly Jean Remembrance Sunday is a day to remember and honour those who have sacrificed and devoted their lives to secure and protect our freedom.

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o me, Remembrance is special because of the way it brings people together. No matter who you are or where you’re from, what those servicemen and women did, and the freedom they have given us, affects everybody and will do so forever. It makes me feel proud and patriotic, and it gives me a huge sense of community. I’m sure I’m speaking on behalf of everyone when I say that it makes me very proud to be British.

The coming together of people to celebrate Remembrance, watching war veterans mix with young people to lay wreaths on memorials, everyone listening to the last post at the same time, means that we are all affected in the same way. I remember being at school and getting the honour to attend the Remembrance Service, and watching just what it means to everyone in that room. It’s still obviously a very emotional thing, but it always will be because the reason we live the life we do today, is because of the people we are remembering, and honouring on Armistice Day.

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As a teenager myself, I’m so honoured to get to be a part of the appreciation given to all servicemen and women on Armistice Day. It is not just a piece of history that we read about in textbooks at school. We are shown how to understand and respect the fallen, and those fighting every day for our freedom. We are shown the reality of it all, the emotion that it brings to all, even nearly one hundred years later.

Although my generation was not around at the time, we get to feel like we are thanking every single person who had a part to play in making our lives what they are today. Just by wearing a poppy, attending a service, or even observing the two minutes’ silence, is an honour to be a part of and I am proud. I really hope that generations to come get to experience the patriotism and pride that we feel when we get the honour to remember and respect our history.

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November 2017 2nd Dark Skies Event – Cassini at Saturn at The Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre, Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights, Cambridgeshire PE26 2RS. Discover Nasa’s Cassini Spacecraft. 7pm-9.30pm. Entrance Fee: £10 adult £8 child (includes refreshments). Booking essential www.greatfen.org.uk.

2nd Floodlit swan feeds at Welney Wetland Centre. Hundred Foot Bank, Welney PE14 9TN from November 2nd 2017 to February 25th 2018, (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only). Experience a stunning evening of watching wild swans being fed by floodlight from the comfort of the centrally-heated main hide.

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2nd Music Quiz at the Anchor Inn, Norfolk Street, Wimblington. Starts at 8pm. £1 per person entry (all money raised goes to local groups/ causes.). Max teams of six. Round of drinks prize for winners.

3rd Fireworks Spectacular on the field behind All Saints Academy.

Entrance on County Road, March, PE15 8ND. Gates open at 5.30pm.

Tickets on the gate £4.50 Adult £3.50 Child.

3rd Scenes from a Well-Spent Youth at Chatteris Library, 2 Furrowfields Road, Chatteris, PE16 6DY at 7pm. Tickets: £7 (adults), £4 (concessions) available from the library – suitable for adults. A compact musical concert that is a reflective journey through some great music from one of pop’s most fertile decades. Featuring songs from 19651975 by the likes of Dusty Springfield, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, The Monkees and many more.

4th Winter Fayre at Trinity Church, High Street, March. 10am to 1pm.

Christmas Gifts, Jigsaws, Books, Crafts, Jewellery, Christmas Bakes and Refreshments available.

All welcome.

4th Craft and Gift Fair at Cassanos, 78-82 High Street, March PE15 9LD. 10am to 3.30pm. Craft and gift items for sale. Contact Mike Chapman on 01354 741503.

4th Fireworks To Music Spectacular at Skylark, Manea Road, March PE15 0PE. Music & Fireworks choreographed by the world famous Kimbolton Fireworks plus Giant Funfair. Gates open 5pm.

Advance tickets online or from Skylark Garden Centre, Adult £8 ,Child £4, Family (2 adults and 2 children) £22. Tel: 01354 741212.

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4th Bonfire Night at March Conservative Club, 14 Creek Road, March PE15 8RD. Lighting of the bonfire at 6pm – Free Entry.

4th Fireworks Spectacular at Wisbech St. Mary C of E Academy. Gates Open 5.15pm. Displays at 6.15pm and 7.30pm. Food, Stalls, Disco, Raffle. Tickets £4 adults and £3 children under 12.

4th Skirmish featuring DJs Logan D, Tech Itch and MC Eskman at Club Q in March.

4th Live Band Black Jack at Georges, 61 High St, March, PE15 9JJ. See website www.georges-march.co.uk for further details.

8th The March Society hosts a Railway News Event with Alan Neville of GreaterAnglia and Adrian Sutterby chairman of Friends of March Railway Station. All the news of our railways and the refurbishment of March station, which celebrates its 170th anniversary this year.

March Library at 7pm. £2 members, £3 non-members.

Contact info@themarchsociety.org.uk .

10th Family Quiz night hosted by 20Twenty Productions to raise money for their 2018 National Theatre Connections journey. Starting time is 7pm onwards and it is £1 per person. If you are interested in reserving tickets for the quiz night, please email jess@20twentyproductions.co.uk 11th Saturday Children’s Club at Chatteris Museum – for children ages 8-11. George Clare VC – Remembrance 10.30am-12noon For membership availability contact: chatterismuseum@tiscali.co.uk. Tel: 01354 696319.

11th March Armistice Day Parade – see page 44 of this magazine for more details.

11th Concert in Commemoration of George Clare VC with The Band of The Royal Anglian Regiment at Chatteris Parish Church. 7pm. Tickets £10. Contact Norman Larke on 01354 697375.

11th Full Hog and Beef Roast at GER Sports & Social Club, March PE15 8HS. 7pm. Music by 54321. Tickets £10 from the GER or Tel: 01945 861096.

12th March Remembrance Day Parade- see page 44 of this magazine for more details.

12th Remembrance Day Tea Dance with Back Two in aid of The Poppy Appeal at March Town Hall, PE15 9JF. 3pm-5pm.

17th Bird Feeders Workshop at March Community Centre, March PE15 8LE. 10am-1pm. Free tutor-led session including materials. Contact Justin 07921 975054.

17th March Jive Club have the amazing Johnnie Fox and the Hunters. £8 entry 7.30pm to midnight at March Braza Club, for more information, call Andy 01353 776229.

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November 2017 17th Men In General at March Library, City Road, PE15 9LT - mix well-loved songs, à cappella classics with comedy, advice on relationships, fashion, home baking, car parking tricks and the tender side of man. Tickets: £7 (adults), £4 (concessions) available from the library – suitable for adults and young people (minimum age 11yrs, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

18th Craft and Food Fayre at Chatteris Parish Church 10am-2pm.

Over thirty stalls, showcasing local crafts and homemade foods.

Come along and get ready for the Christmas season. Father Christmas is available to speak with the children. Refreshments and cakes served in the Bricstan Hall.

18th Samaritan’s Purse Annual Shoe Box Appeal – Delivery of shoeboxes and Coffee Morning at St. Peter’s Church, High Street, March. 10am to noon. For more information contact Revd Jenny Webb 01354 650855.

18th Meditation and Mindfulness Course – Freedom of Letting Go with meditation teacher, Sue Leeks at March Podiatry Practice, High Street, March, PE15 9JJ. 10.30am -1pm. £15. For more information please visit www. meditateinpeterborough.org.uk.

18th The Wonderful World of Dance presented by the Allgood School of Dancing at Doddington Village Hall.

Performances at 2.30pm and 7pm. Adults £6 Children and Concessions £4. Contact Elaine Allgood Tel: 07710 539571.

18th Live Band The Expletives at Georges, 61 High St, March, PE15 9JJ. See website www.georges-march.co.uk for further details.

20th Sock Snowman Workshop at March Community Centre, March PE15 8LE. 10am-1pm. Free tutor-led session including materials. Contact Justin 07921 975054.

23rd Quiz at the Anchor Inn, Norfolk Street, Wimblington.

Starts at 8pm. £1 per person entry (All money raised goes to local groups/causes.). Max teams of six. Round of drinks prize for winners. (Always held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month).

24th Carol singing at Trinity Church, High Street, March. The church is open for carol singing and refreshments so call in on your way to or from town for the Lights Switch-On and enjoy the hospitality and a good sing!

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24th March Conservative Club Lights Switch-On at 14 Creek Road, March, PE15 8RD. With a visit from Santa and a children’s film show.

Children’s menu available.

24th March Christmas Lights SwitchOn at Market Place, 7pm.

25th First World War Family Living History Day at Chatteris Working Men’s Club and Chatteris Museum.

10.30am-4pm. Free Entry. Come and look round an original WWI Field Hospital. Look at and hold original WWI items. Find out what life was like in the trenches. Try a slice of Trench Cake as made and sent to the frontline. Contact Becky 07796 215149.

25th March Beaver Scouts Fete at the Scout Hall (behind Sainsburys), March. 10am-2pm.

25th Askham Christmas Fayre at 13 Benwick Road, Doddington PE15 0TX. 1pm-4pm with craft stalls, cake stalls, raffle and games.

25th Doddington Christmas Fair and Switch-On Event at Methodist Hall and Church Rooms. 1pm-5pm.

Santa’s Grotto, mulled wine and raffle. Switch-On at 4.30pm at the Clock Tower.

26th Wimblington Christmas Lights Big Switch-On from 4pm. Loads of stalls, games, rides, entertainment, music and prizes.

28th Wimblington Film Club is showing The Zookeeper’s Wife 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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This Month at the Movies with The Light Cinema Wisbech

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Come in from the cold and let us take you on a wonderful journey with splendid family movies and special events this season.

November starts with a bang, as Murder on The Orient Express is out on November 3rd. Kenneth Branagh directs the mystery, which starts out as a lavish train ride through Europe. The journey quickly unfolds into one of the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mysteries ever told, starring Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley and Josh Gad. Tickets are now on sale, so make sure you get the best seats today.

If you are looking for a girls’ night out then look no further. Save the date – November 3rd, and book for A Bad Moms Christmas. The sequel to Bad Moms is packed with humour and we can guarantee you will laugh your socks off! Why not make it a night out? Our Green Room has just updated their cocktail list, so why not try our brand new Light Mojito?

The Light is not just about mainstream movies.

On November 16th, we will be screening the phenomenal musical, Follies, live from The National Theatre. Don’t forget, our screens are fully licensed, so that you can grab a glass of wine and relax in one of our luxury seats. Book your tickets today and enjoy this one-time-only experience.

Last, but not least, we are delighted with the outcome and popularity of our dementia-friendly screenings. Our next one is planned for November 13th, showing Meet Me in St. Louis. Don’t forget that the screening is open to the public and all carers go in for free. The ticket also includes free refreshments, kindly provided by Iceland Foods, and live music entertainment, from the Marchbased duo, Back Two.

For more information and to book tickets visit www.lightcinemas.co.uk Please note that films are subject to change and not guaranteed to show in all cinemas.

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Club Guide Sport March & District Table Tennis Club Neale Wade Sports Centre. Club night Tuesday 7-9.30pm. New or old players always welcome. Please contact Steve Mason 01354 650454 or 07818030586.

Pro Martial Arts School March Train at Neale-Wade Academy (Sunday and Wednesday) - Contact Michael Davison on 07906 411721 for more details.

Gigglefit Thursdays 1.30-2.15pm at Trinity/ URC Church, £3.50. Fun and gentle movement to music to encourage flexibility and mobility for all; ideal for the older person and those new to exercise. All welcome and absolutely no experience necessary: lots of laughter and new friends await!

Finesse Personal Training Mon: Gentle exercise 2.15pm Catholic church, Bootcamp 6.45pm, Clubbercise 7.30pm - Westwood School. Tues: Clubbercise 9.30am, Pilates 10.30am - Braza club. Wed - 6.45pm Bootcamp. Thurs: Toning class 9am - Avenue Park, Clubbercise 6pm, Pilates 7pm - Westwood School.

Sat: Bootcamp 8am - Avenue Park.

For more information visit www. finessept.co.uk or on 07793942893 March Athletic Club www.marchathleticclub.co.uk March Braza Bowls Club Wednesday and Saturday afternoon roll ups will resume in early April. All equipment will be provided. For info contact 01354 654634.

March Bears Rugby Club www.pitchero.com/clubs/ marchbears/ March Marlins Swimming Club George Campbell Leisure Centre 0700 390 1290 or info@marchmarlins. org.uk. www.marchmarlins.org.uk March Rifle Club Upwell Road, March, PE15 9DT. 01354 696271 Parkfield Jets Ladies Netball Club Training at Parkfield Wimblington, Mondays 7pm - 8pm.

March Indoor Bowls Club Robingoodfellows Lane, March PE15 8HS. Tel: 01354 655621 George Campbell Leisure Centre City Road, March. www.fenland.gov. uk/leisure/leisure-centre/georgecampbell Estover Girls Under 11’s Burrowmoor School 01354 661437 BRAZA Short Mat Bowls Club Meet at the BRAZA club Elm Road March on Tuesday at 2pm and on Thursday at 7pm. Beginners 56

welcome. Contact 01354 657981 brazashortmatbowlsclub.clubbz.com GER Sports and Social Club Home of Cambridge County darts, also outdoor bowls club.

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 March Town Cricket Club The Avenue Sports Ground Burrowmoor Road, March PE15 9RS. Tel.01354-652029 www. marchtowncricket.com facebook. com/pages/March-TownCricketClub/526929200705298 @ marchtowncc March Squash & Racket Ball Club The Avenue Sports Ground Burrowmoor Road, March PE15 9RS. www.marchsquashclub.org.uk

Clubs & Groups

Craft Group Every Tuesday afternoon 2-4pm – Trinity Methodist/URC Church Learning new skills together, sharing projects and bringing our own along to work on whilst we chat.

All welcome. £1 donation.

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, from10.30 am to 12 noon. Members and nonmembers are always welcome.

March Ukulele Group Meet Mondays at Georges at 7.30pm.

Beginners and improvers welcome.

March Solo Group For those who have lost their partner through bereavement, meets in Trinity Church Hall at 10.30am. Tel. 01354 656181 for more information.

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.

FenlenZ Photography Group Meet on last Monday of the month at The Rookswood Club, 27 West End, March.

Friends of West End Park Meet every 3 months at Room 7, Council Offices, County Road, March.

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The Rookswood Club West End, March 01354 652233.

Membership of club £6 per year (new members £7) visitors can be signed in for the evening by another member for £1 (£2 on entertainment evenings).

The Wimblington Film Club Films shown the fourth Tuesday of each month from 2pm-4pm. Contact Pat 740654 March and District Probus Club Meet at the Oliver Cromwell Hotel, High Street, March, on first and third Tuesday of each month. 10.30am- 12pm The Friends of Rings End Nature Reserve 'Work Parties' every 2nd Sunday of the month from 9.30 - 12.30 pm (refreshments are available.) Tools are provided. Kids are welcome. Come and help to keep our nature reserve open, explore the woods, meet the wildlife and help us with the management of the area.

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.

Cambridgeshire Supernatural Investigators Based in Chatteris www.facebook. com/CambridgeshireSupernatural Investigators

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. Dennis Jordan (Pastor) 01354 656390 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

Charities

March & Chatteris Talking Newspaper Association Riverside Studio, Town Hall, Market Place March. Volunteers welcomed.

Call 01354 651892 RSPCA Cambridgeshire Mid East Branch 37-39 High Street, March Call 0300 1234 999 March Rotary Club March Held at March Conservative Club, 14 Creek Road, March, at 19.30 every Monday (except BH) www. rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage. php?ClubID=489 Drinksense Fenland 20a Deerfield Road, March.

Call 01354 650457 March Lions Club Oliver Cromwell Hotel, High Street. email marchlionsclub@gmail.com Breathe Easy Fenland (part of the British Lung Foundation’s support network) Meets at St.Peters Church, March, first Thursday each month at 1.45pm and 2pm. New members welcome at 1.45. For more information please call 01354 651821 March, Chatteris & District fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support Call 07801 307050. Volunteers welcomed.

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20TwentyProductions Skoulding Suite, March Town Hall Arts opportunities for young people. Tel: 01354 652769 Email: geri@20twentyproductions.co.uk PlayRight Theatre Company St Peters Church Hall, High Street, March. Term-time theatre group and holiday clubs.

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 Tuesday 7-9pm. FACET, Marwick Centre, Marwick Rd, March.

Contact Papworth Trust 0800 952 5000 or info@papworth.org.uk.

1st March Scout Troop www.1st-MarchScouts.org.uk Gavin Philpott 07971 810 352 gavin@1stMarch-Scouts.org.uk

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The Rookswood Club, 27 West End, March, PE15 8DP, Tel: 01354 652233, has entertainment once a month, pool teams, bingo, dominoes and crib.

They are a friendly club who are always looking for new members. Membership of the Club costs £6 per year (new members £7) and visitors can be signed in for the evening by another member for £1 (£2 on entertainment evenings).

They also house the following clubs and groups: March Cruising Club: the first Saturday of each month.

Folk Club: the third Wednesday of each month.

March & District Model Railway Club: every Wednesday.

Radio Hams: every Tuesday.

FenLenz: the last Monday of each month.

Royal British Legion March Branch: the first Tuesday of each month.

Royal British Legion Ladies Branch: the second Tuesday of each month.

A new Facebook group has recently been created for the Club: www.facebook.com/ groups/1709825479341268/

March Musical Collaboration Entertains Jubilee Court Residents Instead of their usual meeting on a Wednesday evening at Trinity Hall, ‘March Can’t Sing Choir’ teamed up with March Ukulele Group on Wednesday, September 13th to entertain the residents at Jubilee Court.

After one week of singing and playing together, the two groups, with the aid of Sally Rose, who takes both groups, came together to entertain the residents and visitors.

With direction from Sally, accompanied by Paul Hayward on the piano, a number of songs were performed in the large dining room, including ‘Waltzing Matilda’, ‘Teddy Bear’ by Elvis, ‘The Old Ohio’ and ‘Fiddler on the Roof’.

The performance lasted an hour, with the audience joining in with some of the numbers.

After the entertainment, and a rousing round of applause, the groups were asked to arrange a date to perform for the residents again.

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NOVEMBER UPDATE - By Steve Barclay MP

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welcome the announcement that the new Chair of the Fenland and East Cambridgeshire Opportunity Area Partnership board will be Tricia Pritchard. Tricia has had an extensive career in education, a former head teacher with experience working in OFSTED, and former Director of Education and Chief Executive for the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust.

Since the Department of Education’s announcement, in January, that Fenland and East Cambridgeshire were going to be one of just twelve areas in the country to be designated as an ‘Opportunity Area’, department officials, stakeholder groups and the Partnership Board have been hard at work identifying where they wish to see the additional £6 million this has brought to the area.

In addition to the £6 million funding, being a designated ‘Opportunity Area’ means our schools also have priority access to other Department of Education funding, which the Partnership Board are already looking to leverage. This is a gamechanging opportunity for education in our area and I look forward to sharing how the initiative progresses with constituents.

Lastly, with the cold weather upon us, it is the season for catching nasties such as the flu!

Whilst this can produce mild illness in most people, flu can have severe consequences among vulnerable groups such as: • people 65 years and over; • pregnant women; • people with long-term medical conditions;

• people living in a long-stay residential care; • and carers of the elderly or disabled.

If you fall within any of these categories, the injected flu vaccine is available free of charge on the NHS. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, and loved ones, from flu and stay well during the winter period.

Don’t put it off; you can get this done for free at your local pharmacists, so you don’t even need to book an appointment with your GP. To find out the nearest flu vaccination service to you, simply insert your postcode into the finder at www.nhs.uk/staywell.

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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Gusty winds can attack fences and roof tiles, and heavy rain can play havoc with guttering and drains, as the seasons change. And, with unwanted jobs and the expense of fixing them, also come the unwanted cold callers. The effects of the elements, if and when they do their damage, are like magnets to the cowboy traders.

Our advice is to never accept an offer of work from cold callers who ‘happen to be in your area’. They will ask for cash up-front, and more often than not, it will be for work which is totally unnecessary.

Don’t be fooled by business cards with websites and telephone numbers which look genuine.

Politely take the card – if you begin to feel vulnerable or intimidated - and say you will contact them at your convenience, should you need their services.

You can then check their contact details, or ask a family member of friend to do so on your behalf.

So, for all those winter maintenance jobs, www. safelocaltrades.com should be your first port of call.

We have a range of professional, recommended and reliable trades from chimney sweeps, boiler maintenance engineers, electricians, roofing specialists, plumbers, tree surgeons – and just about anyone who can provide a service for your seasonal maintenance needs.

However, there are some simple steps to “winterproof” your home and garden, and avoid a November nightmare or December disaster: Check all external pipes for breaks, leaks and blockages. They can freeze, expand and burst – causing potentially expensive water damage.

Think about insulation. A properly insulated property is an absolute must. Make sure that you check the basics, starting with obvious draft points. Invest in some draft excluder to keep doors and windows secure. Check the cladding around your boiler and pipes, and make sure that taps and faucets don’t leak.

Bleed your radiators. A great way to warm up your property is to bleed the radiators. This releases any trapped air, allowing hot water to fill every part of your radiator and warm the property more efficiently.

Get a boiler service every year.

Clear out your gutters, as autumn, leaves can lead to blockages and overflows. Investing in gutter leaf guards could help.

Sweep your chimney every year to remove the build-up of dirt and grime from your chimney walls.

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Technology

Worried about Upgrading Your PC?

I have seen the concern of some people, and even real fear, of having to learn how to use a new and different operating system such as Windows 10 which puts people off upgrading their PC. I see this on an almost daily basis and would like to give you more of an understanding of what is involved.

Firstly, if you are running Windows XP or Windows Vista your computer will be at increased risk of virus infection and of being hacked because since April 2014 Windows stopped support for Windows XP and as of April this year support will be withdrawn from Windows Vista – so you should seriously consider upgrading to Windows 7 or, better still, Windows 10.

However, this can only be done if your PC/Laptop meets the Windows 10/7 hardware requirements.

This may mean having your machine upgraded internally – we will be pleased to advise you on the best option to take.

Windows 10 is the latest operating system for PCs and laptops and has already been around for nearly two years, and is really very easy to use because the changes, at face value are, merely

cosmetic – as everything is designed on the consumer’s love of previous versions of Windows.

These cosmetic changes mean the ‘Start Menu’ has been updated to look cleaner and are designed to merge with the online services Microsoft offers such as the Windows store for the ‘Apps’.

‘Apps’ is just the new term for what we used to call ‘Programs’. They can be downloaded from the Windows Store in the form of games or random services and can be manually installed from a distributor’s website just like with previous operating systems. So when you click in the bottom left hand corner of your screen on the ‘Start Menu’ all you are really seeing is the same ‘Programs’ you used to see but just presented to you in a more user friendly and clean way. So, go ahead and try them. You may be pleasantly surprised by what you find.

If you have any questions, do call in to the shop where we will be happy to answer them.

Happy Computing!

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Upgrades Undertaken:  SSD (Solid State Disks) Installed (makes your Laptop faster than when new)

 Graphic Cards Installed  RAM Memory Upgrades

Laptops Bought and Sold In stock;  Brand New HP Top of the range  Second User Laptops & Towers

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FURNITURE SHOP

• 24 hour professional care and attention • Beautiful flowers for all occasions

DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICES

• Quality memorials in a range of designs

• One-off and regular cleaning • Spring cleaning • Office cleaning • End of tenancy cleaning • Professional fully insured staff • Prices from only £11ph (min 2 hours)

• Funeral Wishes service available to everyone • Local to you

George James & Son Funeral Service incorporating Brewins

Please call Allison on 07864 846091 or email spicandspan70@gmail.com to discuss your requirements.

Pre-paid Funeral Plans By being prepared today you will be helping your loved ones tomorrow

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Apply now and receive £100 off your Pre-paid Funeral Plan*

45 HIGH STREET, MARCH PE15 9JJ Donations of furniture and household goods, in good condition, urgently required.

We can arrange for our van to collect your items.

Please telephone 01354 653857 OPENING TIMES: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm RECRUITMENT

To request a free information pack or to speak to a member of our team call us on 01543 887606 or email funeralplanning@centralengland.coop *Terms and conditions apply. Valid until 31/12/2017.

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Reliable, trustworthy, friendly and outgoing.

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SEWING Services

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TEACHER TRAINING VACANCIES WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRAIN AS A PRIMARY OR SECONDARY TEACHER? Our Teaching School Alliance, based in Fenland, has vacancies to start primary or secondary teacher training in September 2018. Applications can be made from 26th October 2017 through www.ucas.com.

If you have (or will have) a degree and are interested in this exciting career opportunity, please contact Lionel Walden Primary School to find out more:

Alternatively, go to www.ucas.com, choose the ‘Teacher Training’ tab, click on ‘Find a Programme’, click on the search tool and then enter ‘Lionel Walden Primary School’ as the provider (with the rest of the search fields left blank) and you will see a list of all our primary and secondary courses.

These are one-year, full-time ‘School Direct’ PGCE courses which means that successful trainees will work alongside and be supported in a range of primary/secondary settings by excellent teachers with a wealth of experience and expertise – a great starting point for a successful teaching career. Like other PGCE courses, the cost to the associated University is in the region of £9,250.

Following successful course completion, it is extremely likely that the newly qualified teacher will be offered a job in one of our alliance schools.

100% of trainees searching for their first teaching post secured them in Fenland.

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Selling?

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Selling your home couldn’t be easier.

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