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Issue 84 / September 2020

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Introduction

Welcome to Your September Issue.

Welcome to your September edition and the ‘exam results’ and ‘back to school’ routines for many families.

2020 will be remembered for numerous reasons, perhaps none more so than for the thousands of teenagers missing out on their GCSE and A Level exams this year, and then hoping that their final grades are fair and sufficient to enable them to move on to the next stage on their learning journey. I just wonder whether or not the ‘Gap Year’ of travelling widely before entering higher education will become a thing of the past?

Before you go any further, however, and start making lists of who will get what seventeen weeks from now, (Christmas, if you’d not yet had time to think so far ahead!) just relax with your favourite magazine... and enjoy the month ahead.

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Well summer 2020 will certainly be remembered… unfortunately not for the usual reasons. The coronavirus pandemic has caused chaos to holiday plans with foreign travel being hit by sudden restrictions and many people being told they must quarantine on returning to these shores from foreign climes.

Many people have had to suddenly alter their plans and either return early or make last minute changes to their travel plans. July and August are normally the most popular travel months, but I am sure many people are hoping to take a later holiday either in the UK or abroad this year.

Let’s hope we have an ‘Indian summer’ here and that we can safely take a break before we move into the autumn and winter months or at the very least enjoy the delights of the sunny Fens!

Of course, there’s one thing that is guaranteed to bring some sunshine into your life and that’s the delivery of your favourite magazine!

This month’s issue is packed with informative and entertaining articles to keep your spirits up. If you have any news or views you would like to share with your local community then please do not hesitate to get in touch…

Andy

Inside Highlights 4...................Homes and Gardens 16 ............. Gardening Tips for September 24 ............ Consumer Advice 28 ............ Village Life with Jayne Whytock 29 ............ Fenland Local Markets 30 ............ Stephenson Smart Financial Advice 32 ............ Spike + Violet 34 ............ eFOLDi MK 1.5 Mobility Scooter 36 ............ George James & Son Funeral Directors 38 ............ Orchard House Care Home 40 ........... March Podiatry 42 ............ March Museum with Richard Munns 44 ..............Recipe: Overnight Oats 46 ..............Rigbys Music Bar 48 ........... Drinking with Trevor Langley 50 ............ What's On in September 52 ............ Puzzle Page For Kids 54-55 .... Community Matters 56 ............ History With Trevor Bevis 58 ............ Carrington Motors

Copy deadline details:

Copy deadline for the October issue is Friday, 11th September 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 | catherine@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Ops Director – Andy Armstrong: 07780 922214 Design – Sarah Gumbley | Andy Beavis | Graham Copestake Rob Harradine | Holly-Jean

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60-61 ..... Business Directory 62 ............ Let's Get Quizzical!

With thanks to:

Eileen Le Voi, Jayne Whytock, Stephenson Smart, March Podiatry, Richard Munns, Trevor Langley and Trevor Bevis.

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Inside the home, more and more attention is being paid to the ways in which we can make ourselves more living space, by adding the conservatory or making that ‘dead space’ in the loft into a fabulous extra bedroom or two. Those partition walls can disappear and hey presto! … you’ve got yourself that perfect large lounge you’ve always wanted. Replace those windows, re-tile the bathroom, change those kitchen units, get a new staircase … the list goes on! Our castles are forever being beautified … and isn’t it great?!

This month, we’re looking at our living spaces, inside and out, and the myriad ways in which our local craftsmen ply their trades to make our homes and gardens our pride and joy.

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A few jobs that need doing include: • Cut down asparagus to 2.5cms (1in) above the ground.

• Turn the compost heap and water if it is dry.

Now is a good time to take stock of what grew well and what was not as successful, as this will help with next year’s planning. Also, it is an ideal time if you are thinking of taking over an allotment plot or turning part of your garden over to vegetables, as you can prepare the soil by digging and adding fertiliser or manure and then cover it over until you are ready to plant out next year. Raised beds could be built in readiness and you have plenty of time to plan which crops to grow to suit your needs.

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• Prune blackberries when picking is over – cut out all of the canes that carried this year’s fruit, leave new canes unpruned.

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Village Life

By Jayne Whytock

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eptember is officially the start of autumn. Although we often have lovely weather, the nights are slowly starting to draw in and once the children go back to school thoughts turn to colder weather and shorter days.

The harvest is in and the shops are full of winter clothes and dare I say it won’t be long before we start to see Christmas cards and tubs of festive chocolates on the shelves.

I love the autumn, the changing colours of the leaves, from green to shades of brown, gold and red. I love watching on a windy day as they fall from the trees swirling and spinning as they start to carpet the ground with their varied colours. We swap summer clothes for thicker jumpers, jackets and coats and hunt out the shoes and boots. Sandals and T-shirts are put away for another year. Instead of eating salads, the slow cooker comes out and casseroles, stews and thick filling soups are made.

Heating goes on and fires are lit. Lights are on by early evening and curtains are drawn.

Unfortunately, the season also brings with it gales which can cause so much damage, but I do love the sound of the wind whistling through the trees especially at night when you are tucked up in bed.

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Soon we will be starting to think of Hallowe’en, Bonfire Night and Christmas.

This year everyone will have to think of new ways to celebrate in the community due to social distancing but that will not stop us and I’m sure as a community we will pull together.

If we can’t have larger events where the village gathers together we will make the extra effort and make sure that we decorate our homes so that families can walk round and see the Hallowe’en decorations and tubs of sweets etc. can be left at a safe distance from people’s doors so the children don’t miss out on their treats.

Fireworks can be seen in the sky from the comfort of our homes and, as for Christmas, well I’m sure that as a village the displays will still be put up even if there may not be a grand switch on and people will go the extra mile and do up their houses for everyone to see.

It’s certainly not been a year anyone will wish to remember but together we can still make it special and hopefully next year will be back to normal.

And just in case any small children are worried about Santa being able to visit, just remember he is magic and so everything is possible.

Take care and keep safe and well.

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Local Markets Markets have been an important feature of many towns for years, offering visitors fresh, seasonal produce and quality essentials, and local gems that aren’t available anywhere else.

They also support local jobs and the local economy, which is more important now than ever.

Fenland is committed to ensuring that our markets offer a safe environment for shoppers. Being outside in the fresh air offers a different experience to the supermarkets and traders have all taken steps to make those who visit feel safe and at ease. It is important to remember what good markets can contribute to town centres, often being at the heart of their communities.

Markets are not only great for shoppers, but for traders too! They provide a low cost business opportunity for those with something to offer in a prime location.

March Market is open every Wednesday and Saturday with Fridays being the market days in Chatteris and Whittlesey. We ask that all customers adhere to the Government guidance on social distancing and queue responsibly. You do not have to wear a face covering when visiting the market and shopping outside but you can choose to do so.

So come along and support your local Market. See you there!

For further information please contact us at marketsandevents@fenland.gov.uk or call 01354 654321

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Help is at Hand

Chris Goads BSc FCA, partner at Stephenson Smart in March, reflects on the impact of coronavirus and offers some guidance on the financial support still available.

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he last six months have been a challenging time, and at Stephenson Smart we have been busier than ever in supporting our clients to help them access the financial help that has been made available to them.

There has been significant financial support put in place to support individuals and businesses through the pandemic. Some of the schemes are still in place and open for application.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Bonus Scheme (furlough) This has been the most all-encompassing, varying and challenging of the schemes the Government put in place. The act of paying the wages of more than nine million people helped to bolster the economy and prevent mass unemployment at the start of the pandemic. The scheme is now winding down and ends on October 31st. However, to further try and save jobs, there will be a bonus of a one-off payment of £1000 to UK employers for every furloughed employee who remains continuously employed through to the end of January 2021.

Payments will be made in February 2021.

percent on the supply of food and non-alcoholic drinks, accommodation, and attractions until January 12th, 2021. Some businesses are passing this saving onto their customers, but some are using it to help bolster their balance sheets.

Business Rates Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors do not have to pay business rates for the 2020 to 2021 tax year. Eligible properties are shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, cinemas, live music venues, sports clubs, gyms, spas, hotels, guest houses and self-catering accommodation.

All eligible businesses should by now have had the discount applied. If you think your business is entitled to the relief, but you haven’t had it, you need to contact your billing authority.

There is more information about all these schemes and other financial support on our website; we are keen to help our clients, and other businesses in our communities, navigate this challenging time.

Keep safe and well,

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Spike & Violet’s Stylish New Premises

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pike & Violet Hair Studio has created a big stir in March after moving into new town-centre premises.

The established unisex salon has taken over the spacious former Optima estate agent premises just yards from its former High Street location - a move that has attracted praise from customers and non-clients alike.

Owner Vicky Viles said: “I’ve been amazed how many people have said how much they like the appearance of the salon, saying it looks like a city salon in the centre of a small market town.”

The new airconditioned salon opened on July 7th and represents a major expansion for the business which Vicky set up nineteen years ago.

She said: “It was obviously a big step to take on new, bigger premises but the response has been fantastic. It’s great to have more space and we now have a room for every purpose, so I’m really pleased that we took the plunge.”

Forty-year-old Vicky is one of three fulltime stylists, being assisted by Abbie Evans and Chloe Greenhall, and supported by

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apprentice Jessica Minett and newcomer Beth Munden.

Spike & Violet offers a wide range of hair treatments and is now able to handle eight customers at any one time.

Vicky said its clientele is split eighty-twenty between females and males and although its customers are mainly in the eighteen to thirty-five age bracket, it also has customers aged in their eighties.

She added: “We have always had a lot of loyal, regular customers but since the move we have seen many new people make appointments, which has been great.”

Vicky, who is married to Aaron, and has a six-year-old daughter Imogen, said in addition to its regular treatments it also offers special adult one-to-one hair tutorials as well as Dads and daughters’ sessions where fathers learn hair care skills.

Check out Spike & Violet’s stunning new salon at 31 High Street, March PE15 9JA. Tel: (01354) 655590. Email: spikeandviolet@ hotmail.co.uk; www.facebook.com/ www.spikeandviolet.co.uk. Opening times: Tuesday 9am-5pm; Wednesday-Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-4pm. The salon is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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eorge James & Son – here for the community in March during challenging times.

Co-op cares for you and your community Choosing George James & Son in March, which has been established in the town since 1904, will give you a high level of service, care and support while helping others in your community.

In recent months, Central England Co-operative has given financial support through donations and grants in your area, supporting both local projects and national charities. For example, we have donated an additional £25,000 to Dementia UK to further support provision of a helpline for families across the region who are living with dementia.

We care a great deal about your experience of our service and make a monthly donation to an individual’s chosen charity to thank them for their feedback.

They are available without medical or health questions and with no upper age limit and include all funeral directors’ fees and services, hearse and support, cremation or interment, family support and minister fees.

When somebody is bereaved, the team at George James & Son are experienced in bringing comfort at a time of loss.

Our colleagues do everything they can to help families arrange their loved one’s funeral. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

George James & Son offers everything from a simple, unattended funeral, to a bespoke send off or a more elaborate service with a superior coffin and limousines.

For more information, whether you need help with a funeral plan or arrangement, call 01354 778399.

At George James & Son, you will receive support from our team of trusted professionals who are working harder than ever to support people in and around March who have lost a loved one.

Here for you to plan, to cope, to reflect Peace of mind can be found in a funeral plan that guarantees you the send-off you would wish for.

Choosing a plan allows loved ones to feel free to celebrate your life and avoid financial worries at a very difficult time.

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Orchard House Light the Way for Epic Olympic Campaign with Spectacular Opening Ceremony The global pandemic might have stopped the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, but nothing was going to stop Orchard House Care Home from taking part in RCH Care Homes’ #RCHOlympians Campaign.

Residents and the team from the Residential Dementia and Nursing home have been busy scheduling and enjoying several Olympic and sporting themed events and activities over the two weeks the Olympic Games would have occurred had they gone ahead. One of the campaign’s aims was to highlight the active lifestyles on offer at the home, a lifestyle which encourages and enables residents to continue their passions and interests, and which helps them receive the many benefits of remaining active as they age. Given the last 5 months, the campaign’s other aim was to simply bring residents and staff from all departments together to share stories, create memories, and to enjoy moments of fun, laughter and lightness.

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Well, Team Orchard House did just that, taking up the baton and rising to the challenge to make their part of the campaign a gold-winning success.

The home in Wisbech helped launch the campaign with their very own alternative Opening Ceremony.

Organised by the team and residents, the ceremony included a socially distanced parade around the gardens of RCH’s Olympians and torchbearers which included a celebration of the diverse nationalities of residents and

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team members who live and work at the home, followed by a lighting of an ‘Olympic Torch’.

All of the Orchard House team got involved and supported the residents to take an active part in the Opening Ceremony.

Home Manager Maxine Bain shared the highlights of the ceremony, “The Opening Ceremony provided a wonderful lead up to the start of the Games. During the Opening Ceremony, spirits were high and there was lots of laughter and cheer.”

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MY The residents at Orchard House are, without a doubt, extremely CY competitive, pushing themselves to CMY try and be their best to get a spot on the podium. As in the Olympics, heats K were held and there were places for third, second and, naturally, first. The home wrapped up the campaign with a virtual Team Relay which crossed counties and other care homes before crossing the finish line.

Maxine reflected upon the positive effect the #RCHOlympians Campaign had, “The days were wonderful in terms of physical wellbeing and positive wellbeing through laughter and cheer. Due to the success of the events and participation, there are going to be more Team Orchard Events to come.’

The Olympic series highlights just one of many ways in which RCH Care Homes encourages and enables our residents to continue their passions and interests, and how age is not a limitation or obstacle to remaining active.

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Health

DO YOU NEED TO SEE A PODIATRIST? Podiatry is simply the new name for chiropody. It is a branch of medicine devoted to the study and diagnosis, and medical treatment, of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. The name changed from chiropody to podiatry in 1993, so that the UK was in line with all other English speaking countries, in using the internationally recognised name for a foot specialist. A podiatrist will usually have attended a university for three years, to study full time for a Degree in Podiatry.

with the pain of ingrown toenails, or corns and calluses. Many feel a trip to the beauty salon is all that’s needed. Covering up a fungal nail infection, with a splash of colourful polish, does not resolve the underlying problem.

Here are four reasons to see a podiatrist:

4) Need footwear advice? – Feet come in all shapes and sizes. Choosing suitable footwear, somewhat, determines your long-term foot health. A number of people have developed problems with their feet over time as a result of wearing poorly fitting shoes.

The right pair of shoes should effectively hug the foot and provide a high-level of comfort.

1) Give your feet an MOT – Even if your feet are in a generally good state, an appointment with a podiatrist, every so often, can help to keep your feet in tip-top condition. It’s easy to overlook problems with verrucas, cracked heels, and ingrown toenails; however, these issues can eventually result in painful conditions and infections. A podiatrist can treat a range of issues including corns, calluses, athlete’s foot, foot odour, flat feet and bunions.

2) Manage the pain in your feet – Putting up with foot pain is uncomfortable and unnecessary. A visit to your local podiatrist is all that’s needed to nurse your feet back to full health. Don’t suffer in silence

3) Do you suffer from foot odour? – It’s common to suffer from foot perspiration and odours from timeto-time. However, if the problem persists, seeking expert advice and treatment from a podiatrist can help resolve the issues quickly and effectively.

March Podiatry is following all current health and safety guidelines, to ensure we are covid secure in order to provide your treatment as safely as possible.

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Local History

Swimming in March

Part 1: The Early Days

by Richard Munns (on behalf of March & District Museum)

Photo by C H Budd, March shows the swimmers on July 14th, 1931 waiting to take the plunge

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here is little or no early evidence of an organised swimming facility in March although the 1902 Ordnance Survey map shows a ‘bathing place’, approximately two hundred yards west of The Three Fishes public house in West End, roughly the site occupied now by Fox’s Marina.

This must have been closed or fallen into disrepair as alternative sites were investigated. In July 1930, the minutes of the March Urban District Council stated that there was no suitable site in the River Nene, west of town, and it was resolved to investigate the Twenty Foot River - it must be noted here that, until the sewerage system was installed in the town in the 1950s, the main discharge was into the river, close to the town bridge, with any flow, hopefully, natural or pumped to the east of the town.

In August 1931, the Cambs Times reported that the new bathing shelter that was erected by the March Urban District Council on the riverbank beside Chain Bridge Road, opposite Graysmoor Pits, was now in use and was being taken full advantage of. For some years, the town had been without bathing accommodation and the provision that was now made would do much to encourage swimming among the young people of the district.

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Sometime later, the bathing area was fenced off from the road and a changing room for the gentlemen built to the left of the pavilion.

In May 1933, the same paper reported ‘Improvements at March Bathing Place’. These consisted of the erection, by the March Swimming Club, of a larger wood and zinc changing room for the use of gentlemen, replacing the slightly smaller one previously used for that purpose, which was now left for the use of the ladies.

Other improvements included the placing of sandbags just off the concrete stage for the safety of children and beginners, while the stage itself now had a tarmac surface and the installation of another diving board. The March Swimming Club, which formed the nucleus of patrons of the bathing place, was enrolling members fast and it was hoped to have an exceptionally large membership by the time the season opened in earnest.

This facility proved popular, but the council thought that the provision of an indoor pool would be more advantageous. The minutes revealed, on November 7th, 1938, that it was considering the provision of a swimming pool and on the 8.8.1938 it agreed to purchase a piece of land at the G.E.R Sports Ground, Robingoodfellows Lane, at which point World War II intervened and the matter was dropped.

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Recipe

OVERNIGHT OATS With the kids back to school, you’re going to need all the help you can get in the mornings so get off to a good start with this easy overnight oats recipe!

Method Ingredients

¼ tsp ground cinnamon 50g rolled porridge oats 2 tbsp natural yogurt 50g mixed berries Drizzle of honey ½ tbsp your favourite choice of nut butter

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Tip: The topping is completely flexible – you could try dried fruit, seeds and nuts, grated apple or pear, sliced banana or chopped tropical fruits. Whatever tickles your fancy!

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ild Card Brewery was established during 2012 and, today, this brewery can boast much deserved recognition, having award-winning productions amongst their beers. Delivering throughout the UK, Wild Card ales can also be located at numerous bars, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets and retail outlets.

Table Beer (2.7% vol) was developed for beer drinkers who require or prefer an ale with a low ABV. This production does not compromise on taste, with its tropical fruit flavours pleasing the taste buds.

Pale Ale (4.3% vol) utilises Citra, Ekuanot and Cascade hops to great advantage. Hugely popular with pale ale lovers, I found this easydrinking beer refreshing.

Raspberry Gose (4.6% vol) has been created with the sour beers of Northern Germany in mind. It is fruity, having raspberry added towards the end of the fermentation process. Again refreshing, this is classed as a sour, salted, wheat beer and regularly chosen by ‘devotees’ of this type of ale.

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Neipa (5.4% vol), India Pale Ale (5.5%vol) and Ella (5.7% vol) are three further IPA beers that are enjoyed, constantly. Good aromas are evident and tropical fruits hold the interest for the mouthfeel, continuing through to the finish.

For a higher ABV and still with IPA productions, Cashmere (5.8% vol) has Mosaic, Citra, Ella, plus Cashmere hops and IPA (6.1% vol), which is classed as West Coast, are great for nose appeal, with the latter using Citra and Simcoe hops. I would describe both of these smooth productions as being big on flavour – to the last, very enjoyable, drop!

These are just a selection from the most impressive ranges of beers produced by the Wild Card Brewery Company. Brewery tours and experiences are offered too and have become increasingly popular. Information and advice is always available, along with party hire, arrangements and attractive merchandise.

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September 2020 Online & Covid-19 Safe Events

1st Cambridgeshire Libraries bring you online events! A visual journey into the ‘Zone of Alienation’ around Chernobyl, the reactor complex, and the abandoned town of Pripyat. There’s a look at some of the issues surrounding the disaster. Disaster analysis was part of David Horan’s degree course and the opportunity to visit the site could not be turned down - it proved to be fascinating from both an engineering and a human point of view. For the past ten years, many libraries have held EngAGE sessions - a programme of talks and demonstrations, with a guest speaker. The audience for this programme is over-50s. Whist COVID 19 restrictions continue Cambridgeshire Libraries are bringing you ‘EngAGE Online’.

These digital and interactive sessions will temporarily replace EngAGE events in libraries. If you would like to take part in this online event or would like more information about EngAGE online, please email volunteers@cambridgeshire.gov.uk 4th Mad Etiquette Presents Captain Cauliflower and Marvin the Mischievous Moose at Furrowfields Recreation Ground, Chatteris - weather permitting. Social distancing will be observed, audience members must bring along their own picnic blanket and stay on that blanket. There is no charge but numbers are limited so please book a slot by emailing chatteriscouncil@btconnect.com or ringing 01354 695166.

Organised and sponsored by Chatteris Town Council.

6th Chatteris Post Lockdown-Social Distanced Yard Sale, 10am-2 pm. Homes around Chatteris. Organised in aid of community defibrillators for Chatteris. Search Chatteris Yard Sale to see which houses are taking part!

8th Cambridgeshire Libraries bring you online events! ‘A good police force is one that catches more crooks than it employs’ - Sir Robert Mark GBE QPM, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, 1972-1977. Peter Murphy will be discussing his latest book ‘Verbal’ the newest title in the Ben Schroder series. Peter recommends reading Verbal before attending the session. As this is only currently published in e-book form, there are some copies available at https://cambridgeshire.rbdigitalglobal. com/ If you would like to take part in this online event or would like more information about EngAGE online please email volunteers@cambridgeshire.gov.uk 12th March Rotary Club collections for recycling of newspapers and magazines – City Road Car Park, March, 8.30am to 10.30am. Starting today and every second Saturday of the month thereafter.

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See our Facebook page Discovering March Magazine for more events and offers. that the Lion Yard and before that Eaden Lilley and Joshua Taylor's and Mackintosh's and so on until we go back to the mists of time when a very small Cambridge was important enough to have its own mint (producing silver pennies) and boats on the river brought in goods from Fenland – sedge and fish – and luxuries imported through (King's) Lynn. It's a long tale for a short talk! If you would like to take part in this online event or would like more information about EngAGE online please email volunteers@cambridgeshire.gov.

29th Cambridgeshire Libraries bring you online events! Dr Jackie Hall has been Cathedral Archaeologist at Peterborough since 2005, and at Southwark since 2016. Here, she will talk about what this involves, highlight some of the best features of 'her' cathedrals, and then show how an archaeological approach can add to our understanding of these buildings and places.

If you would like to take part in this online event or would like more information about EngAGE online, please send an email to volunteers@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

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Wednesdays Walking Football March! From 10am on Elm Road Field for just £2 per session. Contact Active Fenland to find out more!

Thursdays Pregnancy Yoga classes are run by Karen Marshall from Blossoming Bumps to Babies. They take place at March Podiatry Practice Ltd on Thursdays from 6pm-8 pm. Contact Karen at Blossoming Bumps to Babies for more information and to book your place.

12th-13th Due to Covid-19, Haddenham Steam Rally 2020 had to be cancelled. So, the organisers decided to have an online rally on their Facebook page where you can upload your photos of Haddenham rally from past years and also your exhibitors.

There will be a programme and time slots for the photos. Visit Haddenham Steam Rally on Facebook to find out more!

15th Cambridgeshire Libraries bring you online events! Former St. Ives Town Mayor, Cllr. Tim Drye will be talking about his experience in office and how the Campaign Against Living Miserably was formed. For the past 10 years, many libraries have held EngAGE sessions – a programme of talks and demonstrations, with a guest speaker. The audience for this programme is over-50s. If you would like to take part in this online event or would like more information about EngAGE online, please email volunteers@cambridgeshire.gov.uk 22nd Cambridgeshire Libraries bring you online events! Before the Grand Arcade there was the Grafton Centre and before

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Matters FENLAND TO GO AL FRESCO

Al fresco dining spaces and street cafes could soon become a more familiar sight in Fenland as local food and drink businesses are invited to apply for a free pavement licence.

Fenland District Council has launched a fast-track process to apply for the new licence, which will allow pubs, cafes and restaurants to place tables and chairs outside their premises, without the usual need for planning permission.

The pavement licences, made possible following the introduction of the new Business and Planning Bill 2020, aim to help licensed businesses bounce back from the coronavirus lockdown and operate safely while social distancing measures are in place.

The council has waived the fee for the licences until the end of the year, and will determine applications in just fourteen days including a seven day consultation period.

In addition, the Bill has amended the Licensing Act 2003 to allow operators with existing alcohol onsales licences to also serve alcohol for consumption off the premises and to make deliveries.

The temporary pavement licences will be available until September 30th, 2021 and may be issued for between three and twelve months.

For more information and guidance, and to apply for a pavement licence, visit: www.fenland.gov.uk/ pavementlicence

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LOCAL DUO STEP IN TO HELP MARCH RESIDENTS Two local residents have stepped in to help following March Community Car Scheme being a casualty of the coronavirus pandemic.

Wimblington co-ordinator Jo James and Chatteris co-ordinator Phil Couldridge are helping to cover March in the short-term until they can come up with a more permanent solution.

Jo said: “The way it works is that you call one of the numbers, speak to me or Phil, and we will try and find you a driver who can get you where you are heading to. The hospitals have started giving out more appointments now, and despite social distancing other things have started opening up too, for instance the hairdressers and places to eat and drink.

“And while the medical appointments are the essentials, I believe some of the other things starting to open up are very important for mental health too, especially as so many of us have been staying at home or shielding, and social appointments are very much as important in my opinion.”

The charge for the service is 30p per mile, with a minimum charge of £3, which covers just expenses.

The numbers to call are: 07563 782938 for Wimblington; the phones are live between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday; or 07944 814156 for Chatteris and this is an answerphone.

SECOND ‘CALL FOR SITES’ Landowners and developers are being given a second opportunity to suggest where new homes and space for business could be created in Fenland as part of preparations on the new Local Plan.

Fenland District Council is in the process of updating its Local Plan, which shapes how Fenland will be developed in the future and outlines the planning policies that will be used to make decisions on planning applications over the next twenty years.

In October last year a ‘call for sites’ exercise was held inviting people to suggest those that could help to meet the district’s future housing or employment requirements. Then in early 2020 work commenced on a draft version of the plan ready for public consultation this summer.

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However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, work on the plan has been delayed as further evidence gathering tasks needed to support its publication, such as site visits and traffic studies, have not been possible during lockdown.

The call for sites consultation will run until Tuesday, September 8th. For more information and to take part, visit: www.fenland.gov.uk/newlocalplan S E P T E M BE R 2 0 2 0

SYLVIA HELPS YOU STAY SAFE March widow Sylvia Mansfield is helping people stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic by making non-medical facemasks.

She said: “Up to recently my garden took up most of my time, but the weather has not been kind to my various health problems, so I got a friend to deliver a note to every neighbour in Oliver's Way as I had a large stash of cottons and was able to offer a choice of patterns. All the masks cost me then was my time and I was happy to produce them free of charge.

“Having run out of my stash, I have now bought in more than forty patterns (including nursery pictures) and, at the last count I had made over 350 masks, all one hundred percent cotton, washable up to sixty degrees, with firmly attached elastic loops for the ears, in two sizes - for adults, or for youngsters aged 11 plus, at the cost of £2 per mask. Some people have slimmer faces than the average, so I now include adjustable elastic toggles in my orders and anyone with a small nose can ask for a wire nose clip to be included at an extra price of 50p.”

Sylvia says she is now providing Christmas patterns.

Anyone interested can contact her at (01354) 651821 and she will deliver free of charge to customers in March.

Pictured is our very own Discovering Magazines publisher Claire, modelling one of Sylvia's masks!

ROTARY RALLIES ROUND March Rotary Club has inducted John Lattimore as its president for 2020/21; he last served in this position ten years ago.

During the lockdown, the club has not been able to meet, but has been busy supporting the local community during the pandemic.

It has provided donations to Neale Wade’s project for its COVID protective mask manufacturing, Doddington Scouts for scrubs bags, and £200 to each of the five local primary schools as Rotary members were unable to run the annual ‘Kids Day Out’.

It also gave £400 to the local doctors’ practices in order that they could purchase PPE when it was unavailable through normal channels. In addition, many March Rotarians personally gave donations to March Food Bank, amounting to £1200.

For further information, email: marchrotaryclub@ gmail.com or call 07394 533858.

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Get together with family and friends and choose your own walking route, which might include a place that is special to you.

You can take part on any day this October or on our official walk day 17 October.

Sign up now: call: 0808 164 4572 email: events@sueryder.org visit: www.sueryder.org/walktoremember Sue Ryder is a charity registered in England and Wales (1052076) and in Scotland (SC039578). Ref. 07210. © Sue Ryder. August 2020.

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RUN TO RAISE MONEY FOR SUE RYDER Local people are being encouraged to take part in a 5k or 10k walk next month to raise funds for the Sue Ryder charity’s Thorpe Hall Hospice.

They are being urged to get together with family and friends and choose their own walking route, which might include a place that is special to them, on any day this October or on the official walk day of Saturday, October 17th.

Local fundraiser Lisa Hylton said: “In previous years, our Starlight Hikes, Forget Me Not Walks and other physical walking events have been a key fundraising event for Sue Ryder, but with uncertainty surrounding the current situation, we have unfortunately had to cancel these walks for the foreseeable future.

“However, we know these events are important occasions to join others in memory of loved ones and pause for thought or celebrate cherished moments, so we wanted to continue to offer the opportunity for our supporters but in a different format.”

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Rivers and Railways

Central to the Rise of March

by Trevor Bevis

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he river at March played an important role in the town’s economy for hundreds of years. All kinds of materials were conveyed on barges to and from March. In the 1950s vessels were used to carry sugar beet via March to Ely and other places in the Fens and outlying places.

Little could be seen in the shape of pleasure vessels except a few moored at March riverside. It has been suggested that Romans caused the cutting of the river’s course through the island on which March later developed in the time of the town’s Saint Wendreda, in about 700AD.

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March later became a great railway centre of considerable importance to the country and especially East Anglia.

Several years ago it occurred to me that a monument should exist testifying to March’s railway marshalling yards and that a redundant steam engine used for shunting trucks and wagons at March Whitemoor marshalling yards be set upon a brick base on the riverbank between the town bridge and the library. Two town councillors liked the idea, but nothing came of it.

People entering March along the river would certainly have been surprised and curious at seeing a redundant steam engine in the town centre.

The bells of St Wendreda’s church and the whistles of Whitemoor steam engines vied with each other on New Year’s Day. It was quite a sound which alas has vanished with the years.

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He said his collection includes a Porsche Turbo, Lotus, Mini Cooper and Mitsubishi Evo 6.

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Since being based at 1 Century Way, he has attracted a following of loyal customers despite never having advertised in the area.

It is owned by self-confessed ‘petrolhead’ Alan Carrington who moved to the town nearly four years ago.

Alan said: “I’ve been working on cars for most of my life, full-time since 1993, so I can work on virtually all makes of car and also carry our MoT repairs.”

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LET’S GET QUIZZICAL! First Lines Name the title and the artistes of the following songs:

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“It’s not time to make a change, just relax, take it easy,”

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“I am the son and the heir, of a shyness that is criminally vulgar.”

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“You were working as a waitress in a cocktail bar, when I met you.”

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“Looking out a dirty old window, down below the cars in the city go rushing by.”

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“ Once upon a time you dressed so fine, threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn’t you?”

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“Get your motor running, get out on the highway,”

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“ I was born in a crossfire hurricane and I howled at the morning driving rain.”

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“Dirty old river, must you keep rolling, flowing into the night.”

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“There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold.”

10. “She keeps her Moet et Chandon in her pretty cabinet,”

Famous Movie Quotes Name the films from which these famous lines came:

11. “May the Force be with you.”

16. “Hasta la vista, baby.”

12. “Bond. James Bond.”

17. “Elementary, my dear Watson.”

13. “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”

14. “I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.”

15. “Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me, aren’t you?”

18. “Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”

19. “Houston, we have a problem.”

20. “Well, here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into!”

Pot Luck 21. Which country has the longest coastline?

26. By what name is the marsupial “Sarcophilus Harrisi” better known?

22. What is the name given to a quadrilateral with two parallel sides of unequal length?

27. T raditionally finishing with a “Vixen Break” and usually containing a “Helix” and a “Corkscrew”, what are they?

23. Name the three green coloured properties on the UK version of the board game Monopoly.

28. Whose birthday is celebrated around the globe on January 25th each year?

24. Which three countries have both an Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline?

25. W hat was the first full length film that was completely designed by computer?

30. Which South American country takes its name from an Italian city?

Answer First Lines 1. Father and Son – Cat Stevens (Boyzone); 2. Don’t You Want Me, Human League; 3. Like a Rolling Stone, Bob Dylan; 4. Jumpin’ Jack Flash, The Rolling Stones; 5. Stairway to Heaven, Led Zeppelin; 6. How Soon Is Now, The Smiths; 7. Kids In America, Kim Wilde; 8. Born to be Wild, Steppenwolf; 9. Waterloo Sunset, Kinks; 10. Killer Queen, Queen. Famous Movie Quotes 11. Star Wars, 12. Dr. No, 13. Jaws, 14. The Godfather, 15. The Graduate. 16. Terminator 2: Judgment Day, 17. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, 18. Forrest Gump, 19. Apollo 13, 20. Sons of the Desert. Pot Luck 21. Canada; 22. A trapezium; 23. Regent Street, Oxford Street, Bond Street; 24. France, Spain, Morocco; 25. Toy Story in 1995, 26. The Tasmanian Devil, 27. The Red Arrows, the RAF display team, 28. Robert Burns, 29. Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, 30. Venezuela.

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29. The British pop group The Yardbirds, had at various stages three of the world’s greatest rock guitarists in their ranks. Who were they?

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