Discovering March issue 057, June 2018

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Inside this issue Kick off BBQ Season with March Quality Meats page 8

Put Some Glitter in Your Life with Be Fabulous page 16

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Steve Barclay's Read to Succeed Campaign

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Introduction

Welcome to Your June Issue.

When I was at school many, many years ago, June was a month that filled me with mixed emotions. It was the time of year when the dreaded school exams were in full-swing. A time when out of school hours you knew you should be revising but the lure of meeting your mates was hard to resist.

At the end of it all, was the prospect of what was then the six-week summer holidays, the best time of year for most school pupils, although often blighted by the need to earn some pocket-money.

On a serious note. Exam-time can be extremely stressful for both schoolkids and parents. As teenagers get older and face the prospect of becoming equipped to deal with life at college or in the so-called ‘real world’, exams take on an even greater importance which can lead to increased stress and anxiety, so give them your support.

On a completely different note. This month also sees England’s latest bid to win the football World Cup for the first time since 1966 when my namesake Geoff Hurst scored a hat-trick to help secure a famous victory.

Unfortunately, the prospect of watching England play fills me with another bout of mixed emotions…

Andy

Andy writes this month about the anxieties of the end-ofyear school exams which become even more important as pupils reach the end of their school lives.

However, school days also represent a time of excitement; of learning new skills and developing the attributes that help personal development.

One of the great pleasures for many schoolchildren is reading, so I was pleased to hear about our local MP Steve Barclay’s Read to Succeed Campaign which aims to raise enough money to buy a new reading book for every Year 4 child in North East Cambridgeshire. Reading opens up children’s imaginations and can lead to a life-long love affair that will continue throughout their lives.

Whatever your politics, I believe his campaign is great news for local schoolchildren…

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Copy deadline details:

Copy deadline for the July issue is Friday June 8th 2018.

Publisher - Claire Saberton: 01778 421427 | 07837 499061 | sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Editor - Andy Hurst: editor.march@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Sales - Catherine Healy: 07879 478448 | enquiries.discoveringmagazines@gmail.com Sales - Sue Smith: 07576 517617 | march@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Ops Director – Andy Armstrong: 01733 200609 | 07780 922214 Design – Sarah Gumbley | Emma Gunner | Rob Harradine Accounts – Cheryl Jakes: 01733 686255 | accounts@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

Inside Highlights 6 ............... Recipe: Balsamic BBQ Pork Chops 8 ............... March Quality Meats 10 ............. Travel Guide with Ellie Cuthbert 12 ............. March Podiatry 14 ............. Clearer Hearing 16 ............. Be Fabulous with Lauren Goode 18-19 ...... Community Matters 20 ............ St George's Fayre Highlights 22 ............ Interiors with Yasmin Chopin 24-25 ... Steve Barclay MP 26 ............ Consumer Advice 28 ............ Fraser Dawbarns 32 ............ Win a Trim for Your Dad! 34 ............ Holly-Jean 36 ............ Ellis Winters – Property Advice 38 ............ Window Doctor 40 ........... Gardening Tips for June 46 ............ AA Whittlesey Computers 48 ........... Club Guide 50 ............ Village Life with Jayne Whytock 52-53 .... Charity Matters 54 ............ Puzzle Page 55 ............ This Month at The Movies 56-57 .... What's On Guide 60 ............ History with March Museum 62 ............ Business Directory With thanks to:

March and District Museum, Holly-Jean, Fraser Dawbarns, Ellis Winters, Eileen Le Voi, Yasmin Chopin, AA Whittlesey Computers, Steve Barclay MP, Jayne Whytock, Lauren Goode, Ellie Cuthbert and March Podiatry.

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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BALSAMIC BBQ PORK CHOPS With BBQ season upon us, impress your family and friends with this incredibly tasty marinade for your pork chops!

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2 Pre-heat a barbecue for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Season both sides of 1/2 the pork chops with salt and black pepper.

Brush the chops with the sauce from the saucepan.

3 Cook the pork chops on the pre-heated barbecue until the chops are no longer pink in the centre, about five minutes per side. Remove from the barbecue then allow to rest for three minutes before serving with the remaining sauce on the side.

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PANINIS HAVE GONE GREEN TO SUPPORT MACMILLAN CANCER Macmillan Cancer support Aims to reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer and to inspire millions of others to do the same!

We at Paninis Would like to show our support by offering our customers a chance to win a meal every week in the month of June to the value of £15!

To enter the draw are all you need to do is donate £1.00 to Macmillan Cancer support.

The envelopes are available in the cafe and it’s as simple as that! The winner will be drawn every Saturday (five of them!) in June and then contacted to pick up their voucher!

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Paninis will also be holding a raffle for the month of June and all proceeds will be donated to Macmillan Cancer support.

Tickets are just £1.00 Per strip.

Please pop into the cafe to see a selection of some of fantastic prizes available. Draw will be on Saturday 30th June.

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MARCH QUALITY MEATS Summer is the season of the great British barbecue. It’s the time of year when men who would not dream of using a kitchen cooker proudly get out the barbecue as they try to impress their friends and family.

But, of course, it’s all about obtaining the finest meat for your barbecue such as from local butcher March Quality Meats.

The company has built up an enviable reputation for more than 25 years and offers a selection of BBQ packs from its High Street premises. It supplies bronze, silver, gold and platinum BBQ packages, with prices starting from just £10.

The business is run by 55-year-old Dave Lyons who said the warm weather influences customers’ buying habits.

He said: “The weather makes such a difference to what people want to eat. They don’t want roasts when it is hot; they buy different things at different times of the year and in the summer our BBQ packages prove really popular.

“We have invested £30,000 in new machinery so that we can make our own sausages and regularly make half-a-ton a week, but with the recent hot weather we produced a ton of sausages in a week. We also make our own burgers and put 8

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together a wide range of packs, but we are also flexible and can make individual packs up to suit our customers’ preferences.”

Dave, who with a full and part-time staff of 16 also runs a butcher’s shop and cafe in High Street Manea called Meat & Eat, has a loyal customer base with many people travelling regularly from as far afield as Peterborough and King’s Lynn to buy at his shop, and some even stopping off to purchase when they travel to the area from France.

As well as the shop trade, he also supplies a number of local restaurants, pubs, schools and residential homes with his produce which includes all the traditional beef, pork and lamb cuts and poultry.

Dave started out in the meat business as a 13-year-old schoolboy when got a part-time job at a butcher’s in Hayes, Middlesex.

Married to Zena with four children, he spent many years selling at local markets in London and the south before moving to Cambridgeshire in 1992 when he opened his first shop, also in High Street, March before moving to his current impressive premises in 2002.

He said: “I’ve been involved in the meat business virtually all my life. It has changed a lot over the years, but I still really enjoy it.”

March Quality Meats, 27-29 High Street, March PE15 9JA. Tel: 01354 653156. Open MondaySaturday 7am-5pm; Sunday 8am-1pm.

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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef - More Than You Can Dream Of!

Ellie Cuthbert

Marketing & Admin Assistant

The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of North Eastern Australia, is the world’s largest living structure, as well as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. And it isn’t hard to see why…

The reef, at around 65km wide in some parts, is a gathering of brilliant, vivid coral, containing an abundance of tropical marine life, providing divers with the most spectacular underwater experience imaginable. The reef is a breeding area for humpback whales, migrating from the Antarctic and is also the habitat of a few endangered species, including the dungong (sea cow), and the large green sea turtle.

There are a wide variety of ways to experience the reef, allowing you to choose your own adventure. Whether you’re diving amongst the fish, or viewing it through a glass bottom boat, the reef is sure to leave a lasting impression. Snorkelling is the easiest, cheapest and most popular way to be in close contact with the reef and its array of colourful creatures.

Alternatively, keep your hair and face dry and breathe as normal whilst walking beneath the waves with the ‘Seawalker’ experience. The specially designed Seawalker helmet allows you to walk along the sand of the Great Barrier Reef without swimming or diving. You can also go sailing, hire yachts, catamarans or even give yourself the tour and hire a paddle board. For those looking for a more daring experience, you can even sky dive in Cairns and view the reef from above!

out of the deep waters into the outer reef. Or for something completely different, try ‘Scuba Doo’, an underwater scooter that you can drive around underwater to see the reef at your own leisure. There’s also the option to go whale watching or swimming with dolphins.

If exploring the Great Barrier Reef is on your bucket list, then why not start planning that dream trip with one of our Travel Experts today?

To make the experience even more exciting, you can hire a Liveaboard boat for three to fifteen nights and venture

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Get RID of that Fungal Nail Infection!

Fungal infections occur when microscopic fungi enter the nail usually due to trauma to the nail. Fungi that are already present in or on your body can also reproduce and spread through the nail, causing nail infections. The fungi thrive between the toes in the moist warm environment of socks and shoes.

Fungal nail infections can affect 8% of the population at any one time. They can be unsightly, and people are often embarrassed by the way they look. It may affect part of the nail, the entire nail, or several nails.

Common signs of a fungal nail infection include a distorted nail that may be discoloured; it may lift off from the nail bed and become brittle and thickened.

Podiatrists have been researching new methods for treatment, and we are now delighted to offer ‘The Lacuna Method’. This involves drilling multiple holes across the fungal area. We then direct anti-fungal

spray into the holes and spray across the nail plate.

The treatment involves this spray being re-applied at home every day and returning to us in six weeks for a review.

This treatment has proved to give very effective results, it is relatively painless and no anaesthetic is required. We allow about an hour for the treatment.

Our podiatrists can discuss with you multiple treatment options, including the Lacuna Method, and we can help you to have nicer nails in time for summer....

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OUR SPECIALIST COSMETIC CLINIC OFFERS: • Semi-Permanent Make-up • Microdermabrasion • Meso Therapy • Anti-Ageing & Acne Treatments Our Permanent Make-up expert has over ten years' experience in the industry, and specialises in colour correction and removal. We offer free consultations by appointment.

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Come to Clearer Hearing We, at Clearer Hearing, like to give our clients just that... clearer hearing, whether it be by performing safe, effective, painless wax removal and/or supplying ‘state of the art’, discreet hearing aids.

Why is it that people think nothing of getting their eyes checked, but they rarely think about getting their ears checked? We think ears and hearing should be checked regularly, just as eyes are.

We have hearing centres in the Broadway, St Ives and the High Street in Wisbech, with clinics held regularly in March and Wells-next-the-Sea. Home visits are available upon request, and we are always happy to offer free, friendly advice on all hearing issues.

Our wax removal services are very popular, and we aim to see clients for this service within forty-eight hours of them originally contacting us. Our hearing aids are ‘state of the art’ and very discreet and, above all, very effective.

If you are a hearing aid wearer and you use a mobile phone or tablet, we can programme our hearing aids to play phone calls direct into your hearing aids, and any music you may have on your phone or tablet can be played directly through your hearing aids.

If you have any questions on any hearing-related issues, please feel free to contact us at either of our hearing centres.

• Free hearing tests • State of the art rechargeable hearing aids which are compatible with all mobile phones • Effective painless wax removal • Noise protection You can visit us at one of our local clinics: St Ives Practice 13 The Broadway St Ives PE27 5BX Tel: (01480) 300955

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For information on any of the services we provide, or to discuss your specific requirements, please get in touch.

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The ‘Be Fabulous’ Glitter Bar is on a mission to make the world a more sparkly place!

Are you looking for a unique, quirky, memorable experience for your event or are you a bride who’s wanting something different for your special day?

Our Glitter Bar is designed to do just that. We will come to you and set up a beautiful display of sparkles and glitter. You can choose one of our glitter ranges and pick the style to best suit your event.

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WORLD FAMOUS BJORN AGAIN TO PERFORM ABBA’S GREATEST HITS NEALE-WADE TO HOST OPEN-AIR CINEMA EXPERIENCE Cultural phenomenon The Greatest Showman will be the feature film when East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) hosts an open-air cinema experience at March’s Neale-Wade Academy.

The event on Saturday, July 28th promises to be full of fun, with a live band to entertain until the film begins. In addition, there will be hot food and drinks, or guests are welcome to take a picnic.

Polly West, EACH Cambridgeshire community fundraiser, said: “We’re really excited to be screening such a popular hit film as The Greatest Showman and have a fantastic night full of music, laughter and entertainment in store, so please do join us!

“All money raised will help us continue providing care for children with life-threatening conditions across the region and support for their families.”

The Greatest Showman, featuring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and Michelle Williams among others, was released in December last year and its music is a major part of current pop culture, with the soundtrack album becoming only the second album in 30 years – after Adele’s 21 – to achieve 11 consecutive weeks at number one.

Gates will open at 7pm. The film, one hour and 45 minutes, will start at sundown around 8.30pm. There will be no reserved seating, so guests are advised to take blankets and collapsible chairs for full comfort.

Tickets are £12. There will be free parking available.

Dogs are not allowed. To book and for more information about both the event and the charity’s care services, visit www.each.org.uk/cinema.

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March music lovers are sure to head to a new festival at Huntingdon Racecourse guaranteed to take the crowd back in time to some of the best music from the last 50 years.

The first ever EACH FEST is set for Saturday, August 25th and promises to be a real Bank Holiday weekend spectacular.

Headlining will be Bjorn Again, the criticallyacclaimed group who have performed Abba’s greatest hits in more than 100 countries and are endorsed by Abba themselves.

Supreme Queen, regarded by many as the UK’s leading Queen tribute act, The Rolling Stones Now, also a UK leader, and The 2FBS Band, who have been raising roofs across East Anglia with their classic rock tunes for more than 10 years, will also take the stage at the event in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

Lesa Barker, EACH head of regional fundraising, said: “We’re so excited to have such a stellar lineup taking us back in time. All these bands really look, sound and move like the real rock stars – you have to see it to believe it!

“With the wonderful Huntingdon Racecourse hosting this event, we have a safe and secure site to cater for the whole family. This really promises to be a day to remember, so make sure you secure your tickets now.”

The fun-packed day at Huntingdon Racecourse will feature not only music, but also children’s stalls, inflatables and face painting. Independent traders will provide a range of food and drinks outside.

There will be an indoor restaurant and bar, too.

Tickets for adults start from £25 and for children from £14 (free for under 4s). Parking is free, with disabled parking close to the venue entrance.

To book and for more information, go to www.eachfest.co.uk.

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CHILDREN PUT SAFETY FIRST AT WORKSHOPS Hundreds of primary schoolchildren learned vital safety skills as part of a series of interactive workshops being held across Fenland.

Around 350 Year Five pupils from 11 schools in and around March and Chatteris took part in the Safety Zone, which teaches children how to stay safe at home and in the community.

The first workshops were held at March Fire Station with more due to be held at Whittlesey Fire Station and Wisbech Fire Station in June.

This year’s lessons include what do to if there's a fire in your home, the best ways to help someone struggling in water – and even how to avoid scaring a dog. Other topics include staying safe in cars, coping with bullying and how to identify and report antisocial behaviour.

The Safety Zone is a Fenland Community Safety Partnership project and has been running for more than 10 years. It is organised by Fenland District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council with help from Cambridgeshire Police, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service and Wood Green Animal Shelter.

Councillor David Oliver, Fenland District Council’s portfolio holder responsible for community safety, said: “The Safety Zone events continue to be a huge success, with around 850 year five pupils taking part in them every year.

Teacher Dan Ryan, Year Five leader at Westwood Primary School, March, accompanied the pupils during their visit.

He said: “We all found the day really useful and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff and volunteers were brilliant with the children and all the activities were hands-on and very inclusive, with all of the children engaged. They had great fun and learned a lot in a short space of time.”

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“They offer valuable life skills to our young people in a fun and interactive way, helping them to protect themselves and their families too.

“Sessions are free and would not happen without the support of all the agencies involved, and the feedback from schools is always really positive.”

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St George’s Fayre 2018 Revellers from March and the surrounding area turned out in their thousands to join in the 10th annual St George’s Day celebrations in the town.

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No two kitchens are the same. You can spend a lot or a little, but every penny will be thoroughly considered; a new kitchen is not an impulse buy. So, to help you think about the priorities for your new kitchen here’s a short review of what’s happening in the kitchen showroom.

COLOUR: All white kitchens are highly popular – they’re the most saved images on-line. This aspirational look satisfies the wish for a clean, easy to maintain, hygienic kitchen. Choose a fresh white kitchen from any supplier, in any style. Smooth and unfussy? Go handle-less. Smart and crisp? Add stainless steel door furniture. White is way out in front in terms of popularity, but other colours have character and warmth. Close in second place is the more masculine grey/black combo. And, you may be surprised, dark blue and heritage green follow up in third and fourth places. These two-colour options take on a traditional look when accessorised with gold, brass or bronze.

APPLIANCES: Integrated appliances make the space neater and less fussy, but if you want to show off a space-age fridge, your designer can incorporate it as a free-standing item. Cooking ranges are rarely requested. Hobs, especially induction hobs, are steaming way – even professional cooks find these better than gas; easy to clean, immediate response, quicker cooking.

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A NEW BOOK FOR EVERY YEAR 4 CHILD IN NORTH EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE - By Steve Barclay MP

book donated, we will place a library token, which each child can take to their local library and take part in the Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge.”

Last year, local libraries recorded an 11 percent increase in children participating in the Summer Reading Challenge as a result of the scheme. Thanks to the kind donations from local businesses and the community, the MP raised enough money to buy 2500 books – one for every year 4 and year 5 child in the constituency.

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Steve first launched the campaign in 2016 after teachers raised the difficulty of encouraging children to read throughout the summer holidays which caused their literacy skills to suffer a dip after the school break.

The initiative, supported by the Bishop of Ely, teachers, businesses and community groups, ensures that every Year 4 child in North East Cambridgeshire can have a new book to take home and keep before the holidays. This year group has been chosen because it is the age at which children often begin to read more independently.

Steve Barclay MP said: “I launched the campaign three years ago after a number of teachers raised the issue that many children fail to make progress during the summer holiday, when they are out of school. Read to Succeed aims to help combat this. In the back of every

Local parent and teacher, Catherine Pearson said: “As both a parent and teacher I would like to thank Steve Barclay for his efforts with the Read to Succeed campaign and would encourage anyone who is able, to support this initiative. Fenland is a deprived area and anything that can be implemented to increase children's interest in and enjoyment of reading has to be worthwhile. Giving some children the opportunity to own a brand-new book for the first time and to experience the feel and smell of fresh pages can have such a positive impact.

For other children, they may be introduced to a new author or different series of books which may open a new world to them. My own daughter was lucky enough to be able to choose a book on a topic she was interested in, World War II. Every year she has taken part in the library summer reading challenge and this year she very much enjoyed a trip to The Houses of Parliament as she was fortunate to be one of the prize winners."

The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to read six books of their choice throughout the school summer holiday and once completed, children will receive a medal

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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and a certificate at an awards ceremony. But this is not all, there are also prizes on offer for the schools with the most children who complete the Summer Reading Challenge. Prizes which can be won include: • Whole Class Film Screening at The Light Cinema (Wisbech) • Swimming pool party at any FDC swimming pool • Roald Dahl’s ‘Revolting Rhymes’ Workshop Session with Rhubarb Theatre • Fenland Bushcraft Workshop Session • Animal Handling Workshop with Lion Learners • Individual Prize Winners will also win a tour around the Houses of Parliament To continue the success of last year’s campaign Steve needs donations from local businesses and individuals to buy new books. This year Steve has partnered with the Norfolk Children’s Book Centre who are kindly supplying books at a reduced rate. Just £150 would be enough to purchase a new book for a whole class of

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children in Fenland and any donations will make a positive contribution towards encouraging children to read throughout the summer break and fostering a life-long love for reading.

Mr Barclay added: “I hope that constituents will join the Bishop of Ely, local head teachers and above all students, to allow for some children their very first book to own and for others the excitement of having something new to read over the summer. 1347 books will allow us to give every child in Year 4 a new book and should we receive more, we will be able to roll it out to further year groups.”

Donations may be made payable directly to the Norfolk Children’s Book Centre via electronic transfer, cheque or telephone by Monday, June 25th. For more information on how to donate, please visit Steve’s website: stevebarclay.net/ read-to-succeed-2018 Alternatively, you can purchase any of the requested titles at any store and deliver them to: Steve Barclay MP, MJS House, Wisbech Road, March PE15 0BA

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IT is well known that the UK population is ageing, with more people living longer lives than previously.

There are now over 15 million people aged 60 or over, making up 23 per cent of the UK population.

And where possible, often taking into account financial circumstances and health, many choose to continue to live in their own home; safe and secure surroundings they have worked their lives for.

But with getting older also comes the need for additional help; perhaps to aid with mobility and generally getting around.

It may come as no surprise that rogue traders work in this area too, often targeting the most vulnerable in the community.

Scams including cold callers claiming to be from their victim’s GP surgery, asking for an appointment to discuss the person’s mobility needs, are not uncommon.

The calls are targeted because in many cases, it is believed that unscrupulous firms are buying databases containing details of patients and their medical / mobility needs.

Quite often they arrange to meet the person either in their own home or at a designated place – and will persuade them to buy mobility aids (which could include bath lifts, scooters or reclining chairs) at inflated prices. More often than not, these aids are unnecessary, inappropriate and always expensive.

But as champions of the consumer, Safe Local Trades and Safe Local Services are able to offer recommended reliable trades/ companies, which elderly and less abled people can use with peace of mind.

Our member skilled traders work across the PE area, and talk with customers and their families and loved ones about their needs and expectations; whether that be a low level shower room or wet room, ramps and rails, non slip flooring, hoists, door widening and much more.

They will make an appointment to come and discuss your needs and deliver a first class service allowing the quality adaptions and modifications to help customers live a little more comfortable in their home.

And did you know that as part of our Safe Local Services offering, we have signed specialist company Bentley Nursing Supplies - a retail outlet providing Mobility Aids, Nursing Equipment and Consumables and Continence Supplies to the general public.

The company was formed in 1991, based on the need for a reliable supplier in the local area; offering free no obligation home or premises visit with demonstration and professional assessment on all equipment.

So Remember: Never deal with cold callers – however persuasive they are. If you receive a call of this nature, always check with your GP surgery before agreeing to a visit.

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Always use a Legal Professional for your LPA – by Bev Chase

A former Court of Protection judge, Denzil Lush, claimed last year that he would prefer the creation of a deputyship over a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). I find this to be a strange comment because a person at risk of losing capacity cannot choose a Deputy; these powers can only be arranged by the court after they are no longer deemed to have capacity.

It is true that LPAs are powerful and binding, but this is a reason why undertaking an LPA should only be done under the guidance of a legal professional, not to argue that the system is flawed.

A legal professional will have the training required to give sound advice, and will also still be around in years to come. By choosing a professional, the client will also have some comeback should the forms be incorrect or something goes wrong with the registration process, whereas by using an unregulated practitioner there will be no comeback whatsoever.

Personally, I would prefer a client to sign an LPA, providing they have capacity, than to go for a Deputyship order, not least because it is faster and less expensive. I want my clients to understand their decision; as such I always spend sufficient time with them explaining the risks that can arise when choosing the wrong attorney or from not making an LPA at all. I can also certify their forms when they are ready to make a decision on this.

An unregulated LPA provider will not be able to act as certificate provider, unless they have known the client for a period of two years or more. This means that the client would also have to involve their doctor or friends to do so and, in my experience, many people would rather keep their personal

business private. By acting as certificate provider on these forms, I can also ensure that I see my client alone so I can be satisfied that they have full mental capacity and are not being coerced into signing the form against their will, and sign a statement to that effect.

Fraser Dawbarns securely store your original LPA and send you two certified copies; we also monitor how many copies have been sent out. If a non-professional has nowhere to store the original LPA, they would likely send it to the client for safekeeping. If it is lost, this would result in new forms being prepared, with additional and unnecessary costs to the client.

Unlike the ‘Enduring Powers of Attorney’ they replaced, the LPA has to be registered in order to be legally binding. Registering the form doesn’t mean that the Donor has lost mental capacity as per the EPA, but I always recommend to my clients that it is better for the forms to be registered once they have been signed as they will then be available for immediate use, should the Donor lose capacity. Considering the Office of the Public Guardian has at times taken three months to register LPAs, it is best to be prepared in case something urgent arises which the attorney needs to deal with.

I personally feel that Mr Lush’s comments were unfair towards LPAs. As with everything, there is the risk of abuse but the procedure for putting an LPA in place is considerably more straightforward than appointing a Deputy – and you retain control. If you feel this is something you may need in the next few years, then by seeing a legal professional, you are limiting the opportunities for this to be misused.

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hilip Beeton, aged 50, from Southery, Norfolk was a fiancé, a father, a brother, a son and an all-round family man. In 2015 he was killed in a road traffic collision by a 20-tonne lorry tipper, while on his way home from an average day at work.

He is remembered and loved by many.

In his memory there is an annual charity event called ‘Phil’s Ride’ held in Southery. It was set up back in 2016 by his fiancee, Jane, and really good friend, David Fletcher. The idea was that people would show up on motorcycles for a 100-mile-long trip or bicycles to participate in a 24-mile round trip. This was to celebrate his life and raise money for the East Anglian Air Ambulance who attended to Phil on the day of the crash, and saved the life of his nephew, who was also in the accident. Riding two wheels was close to his heart as he and his fiancee used to ride together.

On the motorbike route there is one stop, Blakeney.

This is a place where Jane and Phil used to visit regularly.

Every penny raised on the day goes straight to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. On the first year in 2016 they didn’t expect many. There was no ‘sign up’ and no sponsorship forms to fill out and so, they had to wait and see how many showed up on the day.

They were astonished by the turnout from such a small village and £6278 was raised in just one day in memory of Phil. The ride starts outside the Olde White Bell pub in Southery, which was Phil’s local pub.

Jane, Phil’s fiancee, says that there is a ‘sense of family’ at ‘the Bell’.

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Shocked by how much money they initially raised, the event was scheduled again for 2017 and the target was to raise just 1p over the previous amount. The turnout was even bigger and the emotion that Phil’s family and friends felt as they saw all of the people show up to support the EAAA and remember Phil was overwhelming. This event shows off such a beautiful sense of community, camaraderie and family.

Everyone got goose bumps and clapped as the bikers departed and when they came back, the music started, the raffle was called, and pride was felt by all. On this day in 2017, £12,155.22 was raised through buckets and sponsorships. I was lucky enough to be a part of this event and I couldn’t be happier to support such an amazing cause.

I think just by reading this article you can sense how special this event is. It is so easy to get involved and without a doubt it is so worth it. This year will be the third year of Phil’s Ride and although the target amount is just 1p over 2017’s money raised, I think you’ll agree it deserves so much more. You never know when you might need the air ambulance, please get on your bike and get involved!

Phil's Ride 2018 will be on Sunday, August 26th and is open to anyone on two wheels who would like to take part. The team, comprising family and friends of Phil, are hoping to repeat the success of 2017 and also encourage children to take part in their own course, mapped out on Southery playing field.

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Becoming a landlord is nothing to be taken lightly, so avoid the pitfalls by following these three simple steps: 1

Seek out a good local lettings agent.

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June Gardening Tips What an awful start we had to May; let’s hope June starts with sunny, warm weather. Although we see it as a summer month, it can often disappoint.

However, as we approach Midsummer’s Day, the nights are lighter which gives us more time in the garden, especially if you go out to work. I remember my father digging until it was too dark to see!

June is one of the busiest months of the year for the vegetable gardener: there are crops to plant, sow, and harvest, weeding, watering, feeding, getting rid of pests – the list seems never-ending. You really do need to keep on top of all these jobs to get the best out of your plot. Not only will your crops benefit from the longer sunnier days, so will the weeds! Regular hoeing is the best way to keep them at bay, or spreading mulch around the plants, or even growing through weed-suppressant membrane –good for squashes and courgettes.

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• Thin out seedlings, and plant others in their final growing positions.

• Earth up potatoes and, towards the end of the month, harvest earlies.

• Cut down broad beans and peas just above the surface, and use for compost but leave the roots in the ground as a good source of nitrogen.

• Once you are sure that frosts are over, you can plant out the more tender crops such as aubergines, peppers, chillies, courgettes, marrows and squashes.

• Succession sow beetroot, salad crops, carrots and, later in the month, Florence fennel.

Traditionally, Florence fennel is sown after the longest day, June 21st, as it is less likely to bolt: sowing in succession is a good idea. If the weather is dry, then water your seed drills well before sowing – this way the young plants will develop a good root system.

• Last chance to sow runner beans.

• Brussels sprouts, leeks, sprouting broccoli and the last of the summer, autumn and red cabbages and the first of winter cabbages can also be planted.

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Don’t Become the Victim of a Scammer If a stranger knocked on your door and said he was from the Inland Revenue and that you were due a £500/£1000/£3000 tax rebate but that he needed your bank account details and the three-digit verification code from the rear of your card, would you give it to him or her? Of course not. You would probably slam the door in their face and then make a phone call to the Police for good measure.

Alternatively, what if another stranger knocked on your door and told you that you are having problems with your internet connection (and who doesn’t have problems with their internet connection at times!) but that he/she would have to come in, sit down at your computer and ‘make some changes’ to resolve your problem. Once again, I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t allow them in.

However, if you were to receive an email made up to ‘look’ like it was from BT/Sky/Virgin/TalkTalk/ HMRC it would amaze you to learn just how many people respond to these emails with all the information they need to raid your bank account. The other version of this scam is when you receive a phone call asking for the same information and they ‘need access to your laptop’ to fix the problem. The REALLY savvy people just hang up on the caller, because they realise that their service provider would NEVER do this and, more importantly, would NEVER need access to your computer. Some people that think they are savvy in these things say ‘OK, but I’ll call you back’. When they hang up the phone the caller stays on the line, passes it to another person and when you ‘call’ your service provider they just ‘pretend’ to answer the phone and continue the conversation from where it was left off. As part of their ‘help’ they will install some software which allows them full control over your computer. This usually includes some tracking software, some virus software and, rather than spend the time hunting your computer for the information they want, they will then charge a small ‘fee’, obtain your card/ bank details and, immediately, you are a few hundred pounds lighter. In fact, in some of the cases I have seen in recent weeks people have had ‘£thousands’ taken from their bank account and in a large number of cases, the account has

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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.

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 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 Squash & Racket Ball Club The Avenue Sports Ground Burrowmoor Road, March PE15 9RS. www.marchsquashclub.org.uk March Town Hockey Club The Avenue Sports Ground, Burrowmoor Road, March PE15 9RS. Senior training on Thursdays at 7.30pm, and junior training is on Tuesdays at 7pm. Contact 01354 740199.

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Yoga Classes Meet at March Community Centre on Tuesday's 6- 7.15pm, Wednesday's 10-11.15am and at Elm Primary School Wednesday's 7- 8.15pm. Tutor Name: Peter, Mobile: 07905 601585, email: pabamullins206@ntlworld.com March Park Rangers Youth F.C We are an FA Charter Standard Youth football club. Boys and girls welcome aged 4-16yrs. Training takes place on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening depending on age group. For more info contact Lindsey 07855 209375.

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, from10.30 am to 12 noon. Members and nonmembers 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.

Boogie Tots March Town Hall, 10-11am Tuesdays Tel 07807 951771 Fenland Music Centre Association Orchestras and Ensembles for all ages and abilities. Meets every Friday evening (during School Term time), between 6pm and 9pm, at the March Community Centre, 34 Station Road.

PE15 8LE. Please see our website for full details: www.fenlandmusiccentre.org.uk Wisbech IPMS Scale Model Club The club meets twice monthly at the Community room of Wisbech Tesco, on the 2nd and 4th Monday between 7pm and 10pm. All scales, genre and experience welcome. www.wipms.co.uk Anglian Players Amateur dramatics group (over 18s).

Meet most Tuesdays and Thursdays – 7.30pm – 9.30pm - at March Community Centre, Station Road Contact Alan: 07838 877125.

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March and District Amateur Operatic Society (MADAOS) Meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm at March Community Centre.

New members welcome. Their website is madaos.org where all details can be found and there is also a contact section to email any questions.

Lisa Dickinson’s Dance Mania Dance classes consisting of commercial pop, performance ballet, tap, top of the tots for the little ones and adult classes.

They produce and perform at many shows and events throughout the year. Wednesday – Friday after school and evenings, Thursday and Saturday mornings at March Community Centre – Contact Lisa: 07933796485, email: lisa.df@hotmail.co.uk Lisa Dickinson’s Top of the Tots Dance Classes for Babies/Pre Schoolers. Thursdays 9.30-10.30am at March Community Centre. £3 per accompanying adult. Contact Lisa: 07933 796485, email: lisa.df@hotmail.co.uk 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.

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 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

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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 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

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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 Group facebook.com/1stMarchScoutGroup Activities for young people, male and female, aged 6-18, Gavin Philpott 07971 810 352. Email info@1stMarchScouts.org.uk

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Arthur John Green – by Jayne Whytock

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rthur John Green (always known as John) was born at Hook, which was a small hamlet just outside Wimblington on June 8th, 1941. His parents were Fred and Edna Green. Fred was a farm foreman for Mr Sid Coulson and Edna was a housewife.

John had an idyllic childhood with his two sisters Jenny and Margaret. He was a happy and intelligent boy. Whilst attending Thomas Eaton School he took the 11+ exam and passed with flying colours. At this time, he was offered a scholarship as a boarder at Christ’s Hospital School in Horsham, Sussex.

In the Autumn of 1952 he moved to Sussex to start the next phase of his education. Here he excelled at all sports and was a wonderful pupil loved by the staff and fellow pupils. Although John was a boarder he returned home to Wimblington during school holidays and it was whilst back in the village for the Easter break in 1954 that tragedy struck.

It was on April 12th at around 6pm that John decided to take his Mum’s bike and cycle to see his friend on the main Doddington Road. As he was going up Chapel Lane he was involved in an accident with a car and tragically died of his injuries. John’s sister Jenny was playing out in the village with a friend when the accident happened.

She can clearly remember being told by a policeman on his bike that she should go home immediately. Not knowing what had happened, Jenny raced home to be told the tragic news.

The news quickly spread and the whole village went into shock and mourning. The family were supported by countless letters and cards of sympathy and support. The funeral was held at 2.30pm on Saturday April 17th at the Methodist Church, Wimblington, where John had taken an active part in services as a choirboy.

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It was whilst back in the village for the Easter break in 1954 that tragedy struck to proceed without having to stop. The village policeman halted all traffic to allow the many mourners to go from the chapel to the churchyard.

Ahead of the hearse was a lorry laden with floral tributes including one of John’s school crests bearing the names of the Isle of Ely boys who also attended the school.

The inquest concluded that the car driver was exonerated of all blame and the verdict was an accidental death.

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anxiety and learning became major issues, it was truly heart-breaking to see Liam in such distress.

“Naturally we were all very concerned and wanted to help Liam but for Liam's grandad it had a much greater significance, he too had suffered very similar experiences when he was a child.

“Grandad is a very determined character and problem solver, being retired with time on his hands it gave him the opportunity to do lots of research in our quest to help Liam.”

She added that the research soon lead to Autism as a possible cause for Liam's issues and after many months and many hurdles in 2017 it was finally diagnosed that Liam had Autistic Spectrum Disorder (Asperger’s).

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A young Ramsey Asperger’s sufferer is planning an epic coast-to-coast cycling trip to raise money for the Autism Research Trust. Liam Rayment (8) will cycle with his grandad David Thorburn from Whitehaven, Cumbria to Roker, Sunderland, a distance of 135 miles.

Starting on Wednesday, June 27th they will cycle around 35 miles per day travelling through the Lake District, the Pennines and Durham Dales, finishing on Saturday, June 30th.

The route, which will involve 10,500ft of climbing, will raise funds to support research conducted at the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University.

The duo will be supported on the trip by Liam’s mum Gemma and nana Mary.

Gemma said: “Autism can be a very difficult thing to accept, understand or talk about for individuals and families who are affected and we as a family want to raise awareness, help research and offer support.

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It was during his research into Asperger’s that David began to notice more and more things that he could relate to and offered answers to the many problems he had faced throughout his life, every time he read something about Asperger’s it was like reading his own personal profile.

It was soon very clear that he too had Asperger’s and so it was that he set about getting an assessment to confirm his own diagnosis, 18 months later in March 2018 he got the official diagnosis.

Gemma added: “Liam and grandad share a very special relationship, they are like best buddies which we all thought was just shared interests and the usual stuff that grandads and grandsons do but now it's clear that the common thread is Asperger’s.

“Although they have differences in character they can relate to each other in so many ways and grandad is able to offer guidance and support to both Liam and the family using his life experiences and knowledge of Asperger’s.”

David (61) has been a keen cyclist for many years and completed a solo cycle ride from Land’s End to John O'Groats in 2016 so the coast to coast is well within his capabilities but for Liam who is new to long distance cycling the challenge will be huge both physically and mentally.

If you would like to donate please log-on to their JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/LiamandGrandad You can also follow their story via JustGiving, Facebook & Twitter.

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“I’d also like to thank the trained pilots from Chatteris Cycling Club; they were excellent and made the riders feel safe and at ease.”

Anyone wishing to take part in the tandem cycling project, or any other activities through Cam Sight, can contact Samantha Wool on 07498 505687 or email: sam@camsight.org.uk The charity is also looking for volunteers to get involved with the project, and others, such as its befriending scheme, which provides friendship and support to those with low vision at their home or out in the community.

RIDERS SADDLE UP AT TANDEM CYCLING TASTER Visually impaired residents in Fenland can now enjoy biking without boundaries thanks to the launch of a tandem cycling project.

Following the success of the project in Cambridge, sight loss charity Cam Sight is rolling it out across the district with support from Fenland District Council’s Active Fenland team.

The first tandem cycling taster session was held recently in March when three people with low vision and blindness took to the road, riding in tandem with trained volunteer ‘pilots’ from Chatteris Cycling Club.

Cam Sight’s community volunteer support coordinator Samantha Wool, who organised the event, said: “The taster was a great success, enabling people living in Fenland with low vision and blindness to enjoy a bike ride with assistance from trained pilots. It was also a great opportunity to raise awareness of the project and we have since been contacted by a number of people keen to get involved.”

COME AND ENJOY THE SOAP BOX DERBY March Lions will be staging its soap box derby as part of this month’s Summer Festival weekend.

Competitors will be taking part in the event at 2pm on Sunday, June 10th on West End Park, March.

Following last year’s success, the Lions are returning for a second time to stage a fun afternoon for all the family to enjoy, so they say bring the kids and a picnic then sit back and watch the fun as competitors go around the ‘figure of eight’ track.

There are three age groups taking part; 8-11 years, 12-17 years and 18 upwards with cups being presented to the winners and shields to the runnersup in all age groups, plus best presented soapbox.

Further details and entry forms are available from lynnedrewett5@gmail.com

The project aims to provide opportunities for blind and visually impaired people to improve their health and fitness, as well as confidence with getting out and about.

Ms Wool said: “Not only will people gain increased health and physical fitness, but they will also grow in confidence and self-esteem, enjoy the sense of achievement and the social interaction with volunteers and other visually impaired cyclists.”

Cllr Mark Buckton, Fenland District Council’s portfolio holder for leisure, who had a go at tandem cycling during the taster session, said: “I think this is a fantastic initiative from Cam Sight that will not only enable visually impaired people to enjoy something that the rest of us take for granted, but also has the real potential to change people’s lives.

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The idea is that all the answers to the following questions begin with the letters Ca, and follow each other in alphabetical order, as shown in the first two answers given.

1)

Another name for a taxi-driver - Answer: Cabby.

2)

What is one of the many colloquial terms for being left-handed? Answer: Cack-handed.

3)

Which plant is the only one to have flowers, but no proper leaves?

4)

Who played Rita's tutor in the film ‘Educating Rita’? (Not a lot of people know that!)

5)

What type of green sprouting broccoli takes its name from a region in Italy?

6)

With what Indian city is Mother Theresa associated?

7)

Name the volcanic feature taken from the Spanish word for ‘cauldron’.

8)

What was the Roman name for Scotland?

20) What is the colourless, odourless, tasteless gas, formed during respiration?

9)

Besides the cat and the giraffe, what is the only animal which walks by moving their front and hind legs on one side, then on the other?

22) What was George Michael's first solo UK single to reach the top 40?

14) What is the more common name for anthropophagy?

15) What is the thin, hollow tube used to introduce fluid to, or remove it from, body cavities?

16) Name the large melon with a thick ridged skin and orange-coloured flesh.

17) Famous landscape architect, Lancelot Brown, is known more commonly as…?

18) What is the name given to the punishment of a crime by death?

19) What is the tenth sign of the zodiac?

21) What is the colourless, odourless, poisonous gas, formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon?

10) What is the soft, white cheese with a rich flavour and strong smell, named after a village in Northern France?

23) Name the evergreen tree which produces seedpods that are rich in sugars and gums, and is known as the locust tree.

11) Which Italian painter, born in 1697, is noted for his paintings of London?

24) What phrase comes from a novel by Joseph Heller and refers to you being permanently frustrated and from which there seems to be no escape?

12) At which film festival is the Palme d'Or awarded?

13) Which John Steinbeck novel is set on a street lined with sardine canneries, during The Great Depression?

25) What is the name of the salted, hard roe of the sturgeon fish, considered to be a delicacy?

Take the first number and follow the instructions until you reach the answer.

Try it first without pen and paper and don’t even think about a calculator!

1) 9: +12, x3, +15, halve it, -6, 2 ⁄3 of it, +9, x3, -7 = ?

2) 111: +185, + 1 ⁄4 of it, x2, 90% of it, -74, 3 ⁄4 of it, +91, 80% of it, +78 = ?

3) 174: x3, +996, 5 ⁄6 of it, x5, 80% of it, -789, x2, -884, 1 ⁄2 of it = ?

ANSWERS Section A: 3) Cactus, 4) (Michael) Caine, 5) Calabrese, (from Calabria), 6) Calcutta, (now Kolkata), 7) Caldera, 8) Caledonia, 9) Camel, 10) Camembert, 11) Canaletto, 12) Cannes, 13) Cannery Row, 14) Cannibalism, 15) Cannula, 16) Cantaloup, 17) Capability (Brown), 18) Capital (punishment), 19) Capricorn, 20) Carbon (dioxide),21) Carbon (monoxide), 22) Careless Whisper, 23) Carob, 24) Catch-22, 25) Caviar. Section B: 1) 86, 2) 506, 3) 3829.

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Entertainment

This Month at the Movies with The Light Cinema Wisbech

Book Club

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Mary Poppins

Sizzling Summer Showstoppers!

Summer is here with a selection of films for everyone.

A new chapter begins with the release of Book Club on Friday, June 1st, a romantic comedy that takes us on a journey with a group of lifelong friends, as their lives are turned upside down after reading ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ as part of their monthly book club. A series of outrageous life choices follow, as they inspire each other to make their next chapter the best one yet.

Shortly afterwards, on Wednesday, June 6th, the three year wait is finally over as Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom hits our screens with the return of some of our favourite characters and dinosaurs along with new breeds, more awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before. As lava showers fall, Owen and Claire’s expedition uncovers a conspiracy that could return our entire planet to a perilous order not seen since prehistoric times.

Don’t miss the action-packed Oceans 8, released on Friday, June 22nd, starring Sandra Bullock, Cate

Blanchett and Anne Hathaway, to see the tide has turned with a whole new criminal crew as Debbie Ocean attempts to execute a grand heist at New York’s star-studded Met Gala.

Community matters to us, so we continue to provide dementia-friendly screenings for all to enjoy. Our June pick is the much-loved classic Mary Poppins showing on Monday, June 11th.

Dementia-friendly screenings are made that much more special by providing you with free refreshments, supplied to us by Iceland Foods, and live interval entertainment with Sally Rose and Paul Hayward of Back Two. Tickets are £5, and all carers go in for free with no need for a CEA card.

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What’s On

June 2018 1st, 15th & 29th Friday Night Magic – Dominaria at The Hobbit Hole, Chatteris. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. £12 entry fee!

1st The Recreation Committee are hosting an evening talk on ‘The History of Doddington’ with David Edwards at Doddington Pavillion and Recreational Field from 7.30pm-10.30pm. The evening will include a ploughman’s supper and an interesting talk from local historian David Edwards. Please book your tickets as this popular event sells out fast! Tickets are £6 per person. Please call Jane on 01354 741201 or Emily on 07816 359988.

1st The FDC Getting it Sorted team will be holding a dropin. Come along and learn about recycling in a fun way!

Free family event! 10am-12pm.

2nd Book Bugs junior reading group at March Library from 10.30am-11.30am. Read books and discuss them next meeting. New members always welcome.

2nd The Expletives live at Georges, March. Free entry, from 9pm until late!

3rd Back Two take you on a trip down memory lane at their vintage tea dance with live music from the golden era of dance. At March Town Hall from 3pm. £6 for adults and £3 for children, this includes tea or coffee, nibbles and free refills.

5th Toni Dawkins Training Day at Wyzidogs Agility Training, Chase Road in Benwick. Training will be outdoors on grass (or in the polytunnel if it rains!) All grades are welcome. Groups have a maximum of six dogs. £32 per dog for a two-hour session. Please call 07877144533 for more information.

8th March Summer Festival presents Rock in the Park at West End Park from 6.30pm-9.30pm. Free admission.

9th March Summer Festival presents March Lions Gala, Classic Car and Motorcycle Parade, Pop in the park and Scooted n Booted at West End Park, March. From 11am9.45pm. Free entry.

9th Messy Church, Chatteris, 9.30am-12pm. Messy Church is fun for all ages. Doors open at 9.30am for registration but the programme starts at 10am. For catering purposes, please book your places ahead of time and let us know if you have any food allergies. Ring or text Alison at 07798741239 or email: events@chatteris.org Messy Church includes songs, games, crafts, stories and LUNCH. Our leadership team is made up of volunteers, mums and dads, who want everyone to enjoy being together. We ask for a £2 contribution on the day towards costs to help pay for materials and food.

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9th Festival after-party and Whiskey Twist Saturday live at Georges from 9pm-late. Free entry!

10th Picnic in the Park and Festival Finale Concert with Fred’s House at March Summer Festival, West End Park.

From 12.30pm-8pm. Free!

10th The Chatteris Warlords Games Club presents the Warhammer 40k Tournament at the Working Men’s Club, Chatteris from 10am6pm. For any further information please contact Steve Pitkin on the Chatteris Warlords Facebook page.

13th Engage in the Afternoon at Chatteris Library from 2pm-3.30pm. Local Author Simon Boyd talks about his book ‘Lady Sybil’.

15th Quiz Night at the March Community Centre from 7.30pm.

The cost is £2.50 per person, which includes your refreshments at halftime. Come on your own, or as a team, either way we look forward to seeing you at your local community centre for a relaxed and fun evening.

16th Block Fen Gala Day! 11am-4pm at the RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre. If you’d like to find out more about fostering the RSPCA will be there to answer any questions and provide information about fostering with Alliance Foster Care.

16th Charity Skydive for Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary at Chatteris Airfield from 9am-3pm. Please contact North London Skydiving Centre, 01354 699088, to book your jump or donate to the cause.

16th & 17th Art Crochet Weekend at Rainbow Valley Crochet, 39 New Road, Chatteris. From 11am-4pm Saturday and 10am-3pm Sunday.

Art Crochet is similar to Free Form or Scrumbling in that it does not follow a pattern. It is different in that you have an idea of what you want the finished piece to look like. But don‘t be surprised if it doesn't turn out quite the same. Basic crochet knowledge required. Tickets are available from www.enfys.me.uk 16th March Railway Station Open Day, from 10am-2pm in the Community Room, Platform 2 at March Railway Station. Please come along and see how we have transformed the disused rooms and learn about our ongoing projects. Memorabilia, tombola, refreshments.

Free admission.

16th Let there B/DC Saturday Live at Georges! 9pm-late.

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What’s On

June 2018 16th-17th Bat and Barn Owl Event at WWT Welney. Join us for an evening’s exploration of the reserve. Watch owls coming out to hunt, listen out for bats and check the moth traps to see which insects are out on the wing. From 9pm on the 16th to 11.30pm on the 17th.

For more information please visit www.bit.ly/2lH3WRc 18th Cambridgeshire Invisible Illness Support Chatteris Meeting at Chatteris Children’s Centre, Larham Way. For anyone who would like to attend, the meeting is at 12.30pm-2.30pm. Come and have a chat and a cuppa and maybe even try your hand at some creative activity.

All welcome including children and family members.

23rd Will’s Wheels Fundraiser at the Golden Lion, PE15 0DU, 12pm onwards. 23-year-old William suffers from Cerebral Palsy and his current wheelchair doesn’t meet all of his needs. If we are able to raise money for a cutting edge F5 wheelchair, it would impact his life hugely. Come along for a sponsored walk, bake sale, raffle, charity auction, kids’ activities and more.

23rd Tea Dance and Buffet in aid of Chatteris Poppy Appeal. Come along to the Working Men’s Club, Chatteris, and enjoy an afternoon tea with entertainment from Back Two. Please contact Norman on 01354 694375 23rd Saturday Storytime at Chatteris Library from 10.30am-11.30am.

23rd Motown and Northern Soul at Georges from 9pm until late. Free!

24th Go Insane 5km/10km at Washbrook Farm Motorcross, Doddington. From 9am-1pm. For 2018, you can expect something different from the Insane Terrain course!

Visit the website for more details, www.insaneterrainrunning.com 25th Sue Beer takes us on a virtual tour of old March pubs via her extensive collection of old photos. At March Library from 2pm-3.30pm.

28th Pamper Evening in the festival marquee on Furrowfields Recreational Ground, Chatteris from 6pm9pm. Tickets are £3 which includes two glasses of wine and nibbles. Come along and enjoy beauty treatments, massages and gift stalls.

29th Variety Show in the festival marquee on Furrowfields Recreational Ground, Chatteris from 7pm-late. Tables of 10 are £100. This price includes a meal. Entertainment

by Perry and Laura Dennis, beer tent. Please book your tickets in advance by emailing chatteriscouncil@ btconnect.com

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30th Saturday Storytime at March Library from 10.30am11.30am. 50p per child.

30th Friends of March Library Coffee Morning at March Library, 10.30am-12pm. Refreshments and prize raffle, everyone welcome.

30th Broken Barbie live at Georges from 9pm until late.

Free entry!

30th Chatteris Festival at Furrowfields Recreational Ground, 10am. Parade at 11am from Church Lane all the way to Furrowfields. Various attractions throughout the day at Furrowfields including amusements, party in the park from 3pm-10.30pm, foam cannon, laser show, beer tent, food and so much more! £1 to get in!

30th Chatteris Midsummer Festival at Furrowfields Recreational Ground, Chatteris from 10am10.30pm. Parade assembles at 10.30am on Church Lane. After the parade the entertainment starts at 11.50am. Entertainment includes live music, a magic and illusion show, circus skills, foam party, pyrotechnics show, party in the park and many more performances from local groups.

General attractions throughout the day also include stalls, amusements, beer tents, food and so much more.

Regular Local Events Mondays Weekly Toddler Lego at March Library from 10.15am-11am. Term time only, 50p per child.

Weekly Rhymetimes at March Library. Toddler: 9.45am10.15am. Baby: 10.30am-11.15pm. Term time only.

Thursdays Weekly Rhymetimes at Chatteris Library. Term Time only. Baby: 9.30am-10.15am. Toddler: 10.30am11.15am.

Falling in Love with Reading at March Library A free threeweek course for parents and carers of three-seven-yearolds. Join our friendly staff at March Library to explore how to foster a love of stories, reading and books with your child. Please speak to staff to register your interest.

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Local History

Runaway Traction Engine

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

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n the evening of October 5th, 1898, Mr Jeffs left his traction engine in a field near 'Hatchwoods' in Knight's End. The Cambridgeshire Times newspaper reported that the engine had been left with a fire and that it didn't take long to get steam up.

It stated that it was ''impudently'' driven through the town at ''high speed''. The following week's issue had a letter from a local resident who claimed to have been woken up by a terrific rumbling noise and wondered if it was an earthquake but had since found that it was a runaway traction engine.

No-one had been able to find out who was with it although it had travelled more than two miles. It had gone down the High Street, had passed the Police Station and continued down Station Road where the ‘Station Gates’ were politely opened for it to pass. On it went past the gates in Elm Road until it was safely left in a grass field.

A second correspondent using a pseudonym 'RATS' was moved to poetry.

A Traction Engine Frolic in March A ‘Traction’ one night woke up from his sleep, Saying, now for a frolic and now for a leap, Now for a madcap galloping chase, I'll make a stir in this blooming place.

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So, away he went puffing towards the old town, Right past the Old Church, and Avenue down.

The people en route were aroused from their sleep, and wondering faces from windows did peep.

But heedless of all this commotion and fright, The Engine sped showing never a light, No flagman preceded to hinder or stay His triumphal march through the town and away.

But, strangest of all and sad to relate, No 'Bobby' appeared to expostulate Or demand explanation or threaten a summons, Now, Sir, don't you think that the rummest of rum'uns!

Next morning, excitement was rife when the news Of the engine's escape was proved not a ruse; And people are asking, with minds ill at ease, ''When that Engine went through, where were the Police?''

The Cambridgeshire Times concluded that ''Suspicions have been aroused as to who was the perpetrator of the deed,'' but it seems that no-one was apprehended.

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