Discovering March issue 083, August 2020

Issue 83 / August 2020

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Welcome to Your August Issue.

Welcome to our August issue of your favourite community lifestyle magazine.

As I write, the Covid-19 focus has now moved onto the facemask, and whether or not they should be compulsory.

Months ago, I remember reading a newspaper article about a lady who had been cutting up one of her bras to make a face mask. The headline, of course, just had to be “Get it off your chest”! In a way, the face mask has become our new bra! It can be awkward to put on and feel uncomfortable, we don’t need to wear it around the house, but when we go outside without one on, everyone notices... especially the men!

I continue to be so impressed with the many ways people in our area have pulled together, sharing and caring, all keen to come out of this horrible pandemic, stronger than before. Businesses are contacting us with their ambitious plans for a better future. Every week seems a little closer to the time when we can say that we’re back to normal. Meanwhile, let’s keep on our guard, follow the advice and keep caring for each other.

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Having been deprived of spending time outside of the home mixing with friends and family because of the coronavirus lockdown, I for one am praying for good weather for what’s left of the summer.

It has been great that for the past few weeks people have been allowed to socialise more even though, of course, we all must continue to do so safely.

Unfortunately, however, the English weather is not to be trusted. I’ve lost count of the days that I have had to change my attire from trousers and long-sleeved top to shorts and T-shirt and then back again because of the changing skies...

A number of readers have pointed out that the photograph featured on page 23 of the July issue of Discovering March magazine was of King’s Lynn and not Wisbech. Apologies for the mistake, the photograph was downloaded from a file marked ‘photographs of Wisbech’ just prior to the magazine going to press.

The error should have been spotted on the magazine proof but unfortunately mistakes occasionally occur. Once again, sorry for the mistake and you can rest assured that all our staff will continue to work hard to produce a magazine that you hopefully enjoy reading.

Andy

Inside Highlights 4 ............... Gardening Tips For August 8 ............... March Museum With Peter Wright 13.................Westbrook Windows 14 ............. Consumer Advice 18 ............. The Computer Man 22 ............ Drinking With Trevor Langley 23 ............ Wiltshire Farm Foods 25 ..............Recipe: Halloumi & Veg Burgers 26 ............ Village Life With Jayne Whytock 28-29 ... Community Matters 30 ............ Diamond Byte Technology Advice 32 ............ Holiday With Us 35 ............ Sound Advice Hearing Centres 36 ............ History With Trevor Bevis 38 ............ Orchard House Care Home 40 ........... Puzzle Page For Kids 41 ............. WIN A Fantastic Toy Bundle!

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Copy deadline details:

Copy deadline for the September issue is Friday, 14th August 2020.

Publisher and Sales – Claire Saberton: 01778 421427 | 07837 499061 | sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Editor – Andy Hurst: editor.march@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Sales – Paula Peake: 07903 776211 | marketing.discoveringmagazines@gmail.com Sales – Tori Martin: 07498 588487 | info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Sales – Catherine Healy: 07879 478448 | info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Ops Director – Andy Armstrong: 07780 922214 Design – Sarah Gumbley | Andy Beavis | Graham Copestake Rob Harradine | Holly-Jean

With thanks to:

Peter Wright, Eileen Le Voi, Trevor Langley, Jayne Whytock, Diamond Byte, Ellie Cuthbert, and Trevor Bevis.

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James Cook of March For all types of photography please call 07487 713600 or email jc7211@hotmail.co.uk

Accounts: 01778 421427 | accounts@discoveringmagazines.co.uk 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 at the time of going to press; 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.

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ugust is the month when you reap the fruits of your labour and hopefully you will have a bumper harvest. In fact, sometimes you have far more than you can eat but there are several ways of preserving the fruit and vegetables for use through the winter months.

Several root vegetables store well in a cool, ventilated spot such as a shed or garage. Root crops, such as carrots and parsnips should have their leaves and loose soil removed and then put into layers of damp sand. Potatoes should be dried off in the sun and then stored in hessian sacks. I went to the local fish and chip shop and they gave me their old paper potato bags!

There are not many things you can sow or plant now for harvesting this year, maybe salad leaves, a last planting of carrots or turnips and some leafy vegetables such as chard. However, as space becomes available when crops finish, you can plant overwintering crops such as Brussels sprouts, spring cabbage and winter cauliflowers. Cabbage seeds can be planted in a temporary bed or in pots or modules; remember to cover them with nets to keep off the birds and caterpillars.

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Strawberry runners that have been potted can be transplanted into a sunny, fertile spot where you have not grown them for at least three years. Planting them through plastic will help conserve moisture and provide warmth during the winter.

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• Make sure that you harvest courgettes regularly, before they grow too large.

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Cut to the ground all summer-fruiting raspberry canes that have borne fruit this year and tie in the new green canes that will produce next year’s fruit.

• Tomatoes, pumpkins and squash need feeding with a tomato fertiliser.

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Outdoor tomatoes should have their growth stopped by the middle of the month – nip out the leading growing shoot just above the highest truss. Continue pinching out and do not forget to provide support for the plants as they become more heavily laden – also for cucumbers, peppers and even fruit trees.

• Keep earthing up potatoes to prevent the tubers being exposed and also brassicas to support unsteady stems.

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Dig over any spaces that have been left from harvesting crops, where you could grow ‘green manure’, such as clover or vetch, which will provide nitrogen for the soil, or alfalfa, cress or mustard which will help break up the soil.

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Pinch out the tops of climbing beans when they reach the top of the canes, as this will encourage growth lower down, and harvest regularly before they become tough and stringy: you can let some grow on to produce bean seeds for next year.

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Be on the lookout for potato blight, especially if the weather is damp and humid. Cut off the stems at ground level as soon as you see the tell-tale brown fungal patches. This prevents the blight reaching the tubers.

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Local History

Drowning in Graysmoor Pits

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

The photograph is of the Rev. R. J. P. Peyton-Burbery (Rector of St Mary’s, March) speed skating on the Pits in 1928

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hen frozen, Fenland waterways, lakes and ponds have been an icy playground.

Such a time of skating was mid-December 1899.

The Cambs Times reported twenty degrees of frost in the early hours of Thursday the fourteenth.

That night the temperature dropped again, and, on Friday night, the thermometers dropped again to 15°F. Ice on shallow ponds and lakes was sufficiently thick to allow skating. On Saturday temperatures rose but night-time was frosty again.

On Monday there was a significant thaw and skating was abandoned. Such conditions have often brought disaster and acts of brave rescue.

Grimmer Fincham was a horseman on Joseph Johnson's farm only a short distance from Graysmoor Pits, which had been created by commercial gravel extraction from the Victorian era and through the first half of the twentieth century. He lived on the farm with his wife Rebecca, aged forty-five years, and at least four sons. That Monday evening Grimmer had warned his sons about going to the pits. This warning may have stimulated them to investigate as their mother had never known them to go there before.

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During late morning the following day, Rebecca had seen her youngest sons playing ‘horses’ but missed them just after noon. George and Walter, both aged seven, and William, aged four, had gone to the pits.

When they got there, a sheet of ice still covered the water. Although Walter stayed on the bank, George and William ventured on to the ice, which held while they were near the bank. Further out, the ice gave way and the two boys fell into the water. Walter ran to tell his mother what had happened.

Fred Haylett, a groom, was at dinner when he heard the distressed woman's cries. When he got to the pits, he could see the younger boy face down in the water. He decided the best he could do was fetch a rope and a rake with the intention of pulling him out.

However, the boys’ older brother, John William Fincham, who was ploughing nearby, was alerted by his mother's frantic shouts, and rushed to the scene. He also could see William and plunged into the water to retrieve him. He could also see George on the bottom where the water was five-six feet deep and went back again for him. It was estimated that both boys had been in the water for about half-an-hour. They could not be revived.

Guyhirn police were called and an inquest was convened the following morning. The jury passed a verdict of ‘accidentally drowned’.

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The company was formed in May 2019 by March man Tom Westbrook who has more than 26 years’ experience in manufacturing, fitting and repairing windows and has received a very positive response from satisfied local customers.

Tom (43) said: “The first year has gone even better than I had hoped. I’m proud to have had 836 ‘likes’ on my Facebook page with more than thirty five-star reviews.

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This impressive, sparkling production exudes a fine and persistent perlage, which pleases the nasal senses with fruits, including apples and pears, that follow on to the mouthfeel and palate sensation. I found this Prosecco crisp and refreshing, being produced utilising 100% Glera grapes to great advantage.

Irresistible Cava (11.5% vol) is another most popular sparkling wine, that adorns many dining tables, constantly. Made by Castillo Perelada, renowned for excellent sparkling wines, this exclusive blend delivers a dry, refreshing experience that continues throughout – to the very last enjoyable drop! The grape is Macabeo.

Taittinger is very much recognised as one of the leading Champagne houses. This family-owned and managed company (founded in 1734) produces outstanding, multi award-winning Champagnes. The use of Chardonnay grapes is of great importance and results in exceptional Champagne productions, which are admired and appreciated by many. Taittinger Brut Reserve (12.5% vol) is a favourite for Champagne lovers, worldwide. The bouquet and splendid perlage are just perfect and the balanced, superb mouthfeel follows, to complement. The palate’s sensation completes the experience with excellent depth and a most memorable finish.

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For the spirits, I found ‘Passion Fruit, Mango and Lime Flavoured Gin Limited Edition’ (40% vol) to suit my palate perfectly. The description on the bottle states ‘zesty and vibrant’ – I agree. Infused with the flavours of passion fruit, mango and lime, this five-times distilled production has a splendid combination of tropical inclusions, with the lime citrus addition, balancing wonderfully.

Irresistible ‘Pineapple Rum Spirit Drink’ (40% vol) has a good number of ‘devotees’, too. Produced using Dominican Republic rum and eight-year aged Barbados rum, this certainly ‘comes through’ with its tropical taste, evoking thoughts of paradise, with pineapples and sunshine. Happy days!

I located these drinks at a Co-op store. The Co-op is dedicated and committed to Fair Trade.

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The company is in a unique position to deal with the current coronavirus pandemic, with many of its customers aged over seventy and vulnerable, and is determined to maintain its renowned reputation for excellent customer service and delivering readymade meals to those who need it most.

All the staff at Wiltshire Farm Foods Peterborough have risen to the various challenges presented by the pandemic. Experiencing unprecedented levels of demand, the whole team has rallied round to ensure its customers continue to receive their meals.

Geoff Plummer, director at the branch, says: “This is an incredibly difficult time for everyone and Wiltshire Farm Foods’ mission, ‘making a real difference’,

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“We’ve adopted new social distancing measures with all drivers equipped with hand sanitisers and gloves and performing default non-contact deliveries. They have been touched by the public’s response to them when out and about, often receiving praise and being told what fantastic work they are doing.”

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• Prepare the barbecue, ready for cooking. Cut the courgettes and aubergine into thin strips. Cut the onion into eight wedges and the halloumi into eight slices.

• Brush the aubergine with oil on both sides, season with salt and pepper, then grill for two to three minutes on both sides until tender and striped (don’t crowd the barbecue – cook in batches if necessary).

• Remove and keep warm. Repeat step two with the courgettes. Toss the onion with the vinegar and grill as above, then grill the halloumi for ten to twenty seconds on each side. Halve the rolls and toast lightly, cut-side down, on the barbecue for about 20 seconds.

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ell it’s August already; where has this year gone? Who would have thought way back in January that our world and our daily lives would have changed so drastically? To be honest, for me the word ‘corona’ meant the man driving a lorry who used to call every Sunday to sell fizzy drink, known as ‘Corona Man’; it was the highlight of the week.

Now that word has taken on a whole new meaning. Normally at this time of the year we would be either on holiday, looking forward to one, or looking back on one. Now the furthest I’ve planned to go is the hairdressers, who are now wearing visors, and handing out masks for protection. Going for a meal or a drink is like a military operation of pre-booking, giving your name, address, phone number etc.

Online shopping has become the new norm and my weekly highlights are the food delivery on a Saturday, the bin men calling on a Wednesday and checking emails to see if the books, clothes or wool is on its way (yes I have taken up knitting again after a break of thirty years lol!).

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Christmas things will be a little better and families can once again get together to celebrate.

We have to look to the future, the past has happened and sadly we cannot change it, but we can learn from it as an individual and as a country. Mistakes have been made but this is something we have not faced in living memory.

We have to learn to adapt and live in a different world. Look for the good things that have come out of this. The volunteers who have given their time to help out their neighbours and strangers.

The friendships that have been forged and will last a lifetime. The new hobbies and skills we have discovered. The prioritising of what is really important in our lives and the realisation that we can actually survive without the things that a few months ago seemed so important.

Hopefully when I write again next month, things will have improved even more and we can get back to some sense of normality. We have much to look forward to, Bonfire Night, Hallowe’en, and Christmas. They may not be as before, but we will find a way of celebrating these events, because that is what we do, we adapt and make the best of what we have.

Take care and keep safe and well. Oh, here come the bin men, one highlight to check off the calendar!

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“We are looking forward to working with TTPP Construction Consultants to deliver this key infrastructure work. The Fenland Stations Regeneration Project plan shows the station car parks will be completed next year, which will make a huge difference to local residents and rail commuters.”

Mayor James Palmer of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority said: “It’s important that local residents and businesses know they’re on the way to getting the benefit of the Combined Authority investment in regeneration.

STATION CAR PARK PLANS ON TRACK Plans to create new car parks at Manea and Whittlesea railway stations have taken a step closer to fruition with the appointment of a specialist contractor to develop the schemes.

The new car parks are among the raft of improvements for Fenland stations being delivered through Fenland District Council’s Railway Station Masterplans scheme, funded by £9.5 million from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, led by Mayor James Palmer.

Last month the council submitted a planning application for the 112-space car park at Manea station, and now Greater Anglia, which manages both Manea and Whittlesea stations, has appointed TTPP Construction Consultants to progress the development and design work for both sites.

Both stations have already seen the installation of new platform waiting shelters through the Combined Authority funding and Section 106 contributions, with platform extensions among the other improvements in the pipeline.

Cllr Chris Seaton, Fenland District Council’s cabinet member for transport and chairman of the Fenland Stations Regeneration Project Board, said: “Encouraging rail travel and making our stations more accessible to local residents, businesses and tourists are key priorities for the council, our partners and the Hereward Community Rail Partnership, so it’s great to see more projects forging ahead.

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“We’ve put in a lot of money to make rail a more attractive and user-friendly option, with improved facilities across the Fenland stations. The car and cycle parking we’ve funded will help get ‘long haul’ commuters off the roads and into the trains, but I shan’t stop pushing for the reliable and frequent services that will give rail travel the big boost it needs to coax people on board.”

DON’T LOSE YOUR VOICE Local residents are being reminded not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their household details are up-to-date.

The annual canvass ensures that Fenland District Council can keep the electoral register up-to-date, identifying any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so.

With local elections taking place in May 2021, this is an important opportunity for residents to make sure they can take part.

This year the council is running a Reformed Canvass which simplifies the process and makes it clearer for citizens. Households may also now be contacted in a number of different ways including by email, post and by phone.

As part of the Reformed Canvass process, not all households will be required to respond as they have done in previous years. Those that are still required to respond will be encouraged to do so as soon as possible to ensure that the process runs smoothly and to remove the need for any further contact.

For more information contact the council’s elections team via email at: elections@fenland. gov.uk or call 01354 654321 AUGUST 2020

VIEWS WANTED ON NEW DOG CONTROL ORDER Fenland residents are being asked for their views on the introduction of a new public spaces protection order to deal with dog fouling and dog control issues across the district.

NEW WAYS TO PAY FOR COUNCIL SERVICES Fenland District Council has introduced a new way to pay for council services, giving residents more choice and convenience when paying their bills.

From July 13th, people have been able to make payments for council bills and invoices, such as Council Tax, at any Post Office and local shops which provide the free PayPoint service.

Previously cash payments have only been accepted at payment machines located in the council’s customer service centres and community hubs, which are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

But now residents have the option to make payments at their local Post Office and at around thirty shops, petrol stations and newsagents, which display the PayPoint sign, across the district.

Cllr Steve Tierney, the council’s portfolio holder responsible for customer services, said: “Introducing this new way to pay will considerably increase the number of available payment outlets in Fenland, giving residents more flexibility and choice about where to pay their bills.

“Many Post Offices and PayPoint retailers are open seven days a week, with long opening hours and some for 24 hours. It means people will be able to pay for council services at a place and time that suits them, without being constricted to council business hours.”

Paying for bills at Post Offices and PayPoint locations is in addition to being able to make payments via direct debit, online via www.fenland. gov.uk, the council’s contact centre on 01354 654321 and the council’s customer service centres and community hubs.

To make a payment at a Post Office or PayPoint outlet, customers simply need to present their barcoded bill to the retailer and confirm how much they would like to pay. The retailer will then provide a receipt and the payment will be credited within three working days.

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In April, Fenland District Council invited people to have their say on proposals to extend an existing dog control Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) by a further three years. But feedback from residents suggested adding Friday Bridge churchyard to the areas from which dogs should be excluded.

Now the council is proposing to apply for a new PSPO with the area included, rather than extending the old one – and would like the public’s views.

An online survey has now been launched for people to have their say – visit: www.fenland.gov. uk/dogs2020 The survey runs until Friday, August 7th.

The PSPO outlines how the council will enforce dog control issues and encourages owners to clean up after their dogs, keep them under control and adhere to dog exclusion zones. Specifically, it imposes the following rules: • Dog fouling to be removed from any land to which the public have access • Dogs to be put on a lead when requested by an authorised officer • Dogs to be on a lead in some open play areas, public facilities, closed cemeteries, and churchyards • Dogs to be excluded from fenced/gated play areas and open cemeteries.

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They are informed that the issue can be resolved and are asked to make a payment via their credit or debit card. In some instances, the fraudster will also gain remote access to the victim’s computer by installing software on their computer, thus allowing them to access personal and financial details. No fix takes place because there is no problem in the first place.

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has also reported that CSSF scammers are contacting previous victims, requesting that they pay money owed for a fake malware protection service they had provided. Alternatively, the scammer will ask for a new subscription fee in return for protection from a new threat. Often, threatening language is used to force people into paying money.

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If a pop-up message appears on your screen asking you to contact a number to fix the problem: • Don’t follow any prompts on the pop-up to sign up to a service or call a number.

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Station Road, March

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tation Road, March, is one of the ancient town’s busiest throughways. It gives access to the prolific marshland and Wisbech, March’s old rival.

In the times of steam power, March railwaymen cycled to and from Whitemoor Marshalling Yards at all times of the day. When returning home, some called in for a “quick ‘un” at the Prince of Wales public house. The pub was built in the 1800s and stood next to a big house. Both buildings have been pulled down since the Second World War and Norfolk Court residential estate developed.

Originally, Station Road was Fen Lane and the Prince of Wales stood in an isolated spot.

I recall to mind, the time when the railway Home Guard marched along Station Road for dismissal near the station. In the early days of the war they

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wore neat uniforms but had no rifles; the regular army was a priority. But March Home Guard units carried bayonets on parade. The men looked tough and local people felt significantly safer by their presence and regular parades.

When issued with rifles, the town’s Home Guard units practised on a field between Whitemoor and Coldham. Expended bullets were frequently discovered there. Home Guard units at March frequently used St Wendreda’s church tower as a look-out post and had refreshments in the clock chamber. It was a very cold experience in winter.

From the tower battlements, Ely Cathedral and Whittlesey brick kiln chimneys could be seen and on occasions an enemy plane made an appearance.

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There’s no time like the present: care home residents and staff create a time capsule for Covid-19

August is normally a busy month for care homes with visiting entertainers, large garden parties and day trips out.

This year, however, Orchard House Care Home in Wisbech are thinking outside of the box to make August 2020 just as memorable despite lockdown restrictions.

‘Why not put it all in a time capsule’ was the inspiration which struck Activity Co-ordinator Julie one evening at home: “I was planning our August activities and trying to think of how we could remember the events of 2020 so far – it’s definitely a year we will never forget!”. The idea of a time capsule was born and the project is now up and running where, throughout August, residents and staff will come together to share their mementos.

Wedding photos, artwork, a telegram from the Queen, photographs, teddy bears, and a cookery book are just a few of the items suggested so far. The residential dementia and nursing home have even decided to include some PPE within the capsule to mark the unprecedented circumstances they

found themselves in! Joyce Rowland, a resident who wants to be included in the project, commented, “I would like to put in the time capsule a copy of my wedding photos alongside my bear called Little John as I hope this would be interesting for others to find”.

The media stories surrounding food shortages back in March sparked fond memories of cooking for resident Sylvia Stokes and she explained how she would like to share the positivity forward, “I would like to put some recipes from my favourite cooking book as I loved to cook and host when I was at home.”

Deputy Manager Sarah will be including a picture of her niece Eden and some of the posters she drew for the home to cheer up residents and

staff alike, “Eden enjoyed colouring the pictures for myself, all of the staff and residents which lifted our spirits so it seems a perfect idea to put some of them in our time capsule.” The capsule will also include posters that the residents coloured in to say thank you to key workers and pictures of when Norfolk Fire Brigade came to clap for the carers.

Once completed, the capsule will be placed in their summer house underneath the plaque, ‘Orchard House Time Capsule 2020, a Year Never to be Forgotten’.

It’s not just the global pandemic which the home is keen to remember, but cherished individuals too. Residents, their loved ones and staff are the heartbeat of Orchard House Care Home so when a beloved member of staff suffered a tragic loss during childbirth earlier in the year, everyone came together to comfort them and their family.

In support of their colleague, the Orchard House family are going to be helping to raise funds for a Maternity Bereavement Suite at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, King’s Lynn. In August, the home will be holding a fund-raising extravaganza with fun activities, music and a cake sale. The day will conclude in a live auction in a bid to raise vital funds for this much-needed service. If any local business would like to help by donating to the auction, please contact our Admin on 01945 223 874 or you can donate directly via this link.

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LET’S GET QUIZZICAL! The Human Body 1. The rate at which the body produces energy from nutrients is controlled by which gland in the neck?

6. Found at the back of the leg, what is a more common name for the calcaneal tendon?

2. What organ could be described as the main waste filtering and disposal system of the body?

7. What is the body’s second largest organ after the skin?

3. What is the technical name of the windpipe?

9. If you had peridontal disease, which part of the body would be affected?

4. What is the largest artery in the human body?

10. What is the name of the thin, circular structure in the eye, responsible for controlling the diameter and size of the pupil?

5. What is the largest vein in the human body?

8. Which organ produces Insulin in the body?

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6. Bond Street, Marylebone Road, Piccadilly, Regent Street, Mayfair.

2. Robinson, Keble, Clare, Trinity, Downing.

7. Halibut, Sole, Plaice, Cod, Turbot.

8. M People, Oasis, Stone Roses, Take That, Lighthouse Family.

3. Richard II, Henry V, King John, Henry VIII, George VI. 4. Emma, Tracy, Mel, Victoria, Geri.

9. Central, Northern, Southern, Piccadilly, District.

5. Spring, Split, Stem, Chain, Satin.

10. Oak, Pine, Fir, Spruce, Larch.

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7. Oostpoort, Floradorp, Centrale Markt, Amstelveen.

2. Wavertree, Bootle, Kirkby, Speke.

8. Vincennes, Clichy, Ivry-sur-Seine, Chatillon.

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5. Beeston, Stourton, Burley, Wortley.

6. Beswick, Collyhurst, Ordsall, Withington.

10. Kreuzberg, Charlottenburg, Wedding, Spandau.

Answer The Human Body 1. Thyroid Gland, 2. Kidneys, 3. Trachea, 4. Aorta, 5. The Inferior Vena Cava, 6. Achilles, 7. Liver, 8. The Pancreas, 9. The mouth ( a disease of the supporting tissue of the teeth., 10. Iris. The Odd One Out and Why? 1. Brecon Beacons: A range of hills in Wales - the others are in England; 2. Keble: An Oxford College – the rest are Cambridge Colleges; 3. George VI: The Queen’s father – the rest are plays by Shakespeare; 4. Tracy: the others are/were Spice Girls; 5. Spring: the others are all types of hand stitch; 6. Marylebone Road: the others are on the Monopoly board; 7. Cod: the others are flatfish; 8. Lighthouse Family: From Newcastle – the others are from Manchester; 9. Southern: the others are London underground lines; 10. Oak: A deciduous tree - the others are all conifers. Which City? 1. Birmingham, 2. Liverpool, 3. Glasgow, 4. Newcastle, 5. Leeds, 6. Manchester, 7. Amsterdam, 8. Paris, 9. Sydney, 10. Berlin.

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