Discovering March issue 098, November 2021

Issue 98 / November 2021

and the surrounding villages

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Remembering The Fallen on November 14th

Barney’s Bistro Opens at The Acre

G’s in March: Employment Opportunities

Your favourite community lifestyle magazine – PRICELESS

Welcome to your November issue...

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t’s getting closer by the day, and I’m talking turkey, (along with trees, tinsel and trimming-up!) as the whole wonderful Christmas season gathers momentum once more.

It’s at times like this that we’ll realise just what awful effects the COVID pandemic has had on everyone, having missed out on last year’s preparations and excitement. This month’s issue features many local restaurants and hostelries offering all manner of attractions for the festive weeks ahead, so remember to book early for your special events.

The Magical Christmas Fayre and Lights Switch On in Bourne on November 27th, alongside other similar events in neighbouring towns, will help add to this long-overdue feeling that things are now getting back to normal.

Claire x

Recently while walking my dog, we were startled by another hound suddenly launching itself at us.

Surprised, my best friend lurched sideways into me causing me to stub one of my shoes on a kerbstone tearing off most of the sole.

The next day I searched for some new footwear and discovered a pair of working boots that I had been given around five years ago but had never worn.

Next-day I put them on and set off for my usual five-mile walk with absolutely no trouble. However, the following day I realised the tight boots had cut into my feet and legs in a few places.

As I was also suffering from a bad back – probably caused by my dog’s frequent, sudden changes of direction and my spending too much time hunched over a keyboard – the next few days saw me taking mini steps and grimacing and looking every one of my many years.

Thankfully, a spell of wearing two pairs of thick socks, the softening of the boot leather and the easing of my back has meant my normal, youthful, jaunty walk has returned!

Andy

Discovering Magazines, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET Publisher and Sales Claire Saberton: 01778 421427 | 07837 499061 | sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Editor Andy Hurst: editor.march@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Ops Director Andy Armstrong: 07780 922214 Accounts Sarah Brooks: 07564 966452 | accounts@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Design Sarah Gumbley | Andy Beavis | Graham Copestake | Rob Harradine Sales Paula Kirtland: 07903 776211 marketing.discoveringmagazines@gmail.com

Inside Highlights

4 ................. Gardening Tips For November 6 ................. Vine Law 10 ............. Diamond Byte 12 .............. Kelly Vision Wins Award 14 .............. History With March Museum 16 ............... Steve Barclay MP 20-21 .... Community Matters 25 ............. Olive Tree Law 28 ............. Safe Local Trades 32 ............. Stephenson Smart 34 ............. Young Technicians Academy 38 ............. Recipe: Loaded Spuds 40 ........... Barney's Bistro 42 ............. Drinking with Trevor Langley 43 ............. The Acre 47 ............... Nala Coffee Shop & Dessert Lounge 50 ............. March Podiatry 52 ............. Remembering The Fallen 54 ............. Wild About March 56 ............ Kissing Consciousness 58 ............ History With Chris Donald 60 ........... March Rotary Club 62 ............. Bonfire Night Safety Tips 64 ............. The Light Cinema: November Movies 66 ............ Christians Against Poverty 67 ............. Let's Get Quizzical!

68-69 .... Business Directory 70 ............. Local Clubs & Groups With thanks to:

Vine Law, Diamond Byte, Peter Wright, Steve Barclay MP, Olive Tree Law, Eileen Le Voi, Stephenson Smart, Trevor Langley, March Podiatry, Wild About March, James Blacker, Chris Donald, The Light Cinema and Lin Stanton.

Deadline details:

Copy deadline for the December issue is Monday, 8th November 2021.

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November Gardening Tips eaves may not be on the trees now, but the gardener can make beneficial use of them by making leaf mould: a black plastic bag is all you need.

It is better to shred the leaves, if possible, put them in the black bag, add water and tie loosely so that water can get in and then make holes for the worms to get in. Turn them after six months and leave for several months until they are well rotted down. They can then be used as a soil improver or mulch.

This month is not as restful as you might think, as the allotment needs a good tidying-up. Don’t leave old crops to rot; they may harbour pests and disease. Get rid of as many weeds as possible so that they don’t take hold in the spring. Also, a priority this month is to give the allotment or vegetable patch a thorough digging over and spread manure over the surface, (no need to dig it in, just leave it to be absorbed naturally). You can then cover over to keep the weeds at bay and the soil warmer for planting in the spring.

Other tasks for this month include: • Propagate rhubarb crowns by lifting and dividing into smaller pieces, planting at the same depth in their new position, spreading well-rotted manure around the plant, but don’t cover the crown.

• Secure covers over compost heaps/ bins. Although the material needs to be damp, winter rain and snow will saturate it and slow down the rotting process.

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• Plan the crop rotation for next year.

Planting one group of vegetables in the same ground, year after year, increases the risk of a build-up of disease. There are websites that provide planners, for example www.gardenplanner.suttons.co.uk.

• Dismantle bean canes, if you haven’t already. Leaving them in the ground will cause the bases to rot.

• Start to harvest winter cabbage, Brussels sprouts, leeks, and parsnips. Wait until after a frost for the parsnips, as the frost encourages the sugars which give parsnips their sweetness. Pick sprouts from the bottom up, as this allows the top ones a chance to swell.

• Plant garlic cloves, if you haven’t already, and if you have heavy soil that tends to hold water, then put either gravel or sharp sand in the base of the hole before planting. If you have planted them, check that the birds have not dislodged them.

• Check netting on brassicas as the pigeons will be hungry in the cold months and can strip a plant bare in no time. Remove any yellowing leaves, as leaving them to rot risks spreading grey mould.

• Plant early “overwintering” broad beans, (either in the ground or in pots), peas, shallots and onions.

Happy gardening!

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Contract Basics: What you should know

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e all regularly enter into contracts as part of our day-to-day lives. When you buy your morning coffee, rent a property, take on a new job, or sell your unwanted stuff on eBay, you are entering into a contract with someone else. It is therefore important to have a basic understanding of contracts and how they work so you can avoid common misunderstandings and potential risks.

What is a contract?

A contract is a binding and enforceable agreement between two or more parties. There are four basic elements that need to be present for a contract to be enforceable. They are: Offer: A contract starts with one party making an offer to another such as offering goods for sale, services, or a job.

Acceptance: The other party can either accept the offer or reject it. Acceptance can be either by words or conduct, so the fact that you do not sign the contract does not necessarily mean it is not binding.

An intention to create legal relations: The parties must have intended to enter into a legal binding agreement. This might not be the case in situations like private, family arrangements.

Consideration: Consideration is what is given in return for the thing being offered. Usually, it will be payment of money but it could be something else. For example, a promise to exchange a pint of milk in return for a carton of juice still includes consideration (in this case, the juice).

Written or verbal?

With the exception of contracts for the sale of land or property, a contract does not have to be in writing to be enforceable in the UK; a verbal contract can also be enforceable.

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The difficulty with verbal contracts is that it’s harder to prove you have a contract with someone if it is not written down. This does not necessarily mean that you need a long, complicated legal contract.

It can be as simple as an exchange of emails setting out the agreement – the more detail, the better.

Who is your contract with?

A party to a contract has to be a legal entity which is an entity that the law recognises as capable of having legal rights and responsibilities. This could be an individual or an organisation such as a limited company, a partnership, or a Plc. It is important to get the party names right in case there is a dispute later on. Be particularly careful of trading or brand names. For example, Greggs bakery trades simply as ‘Greggs’ but the legal entity you contract with when you buy your lunch there is Greggs Plc. Contract terms For a contract to be enforceable, its terms have to be clear. Terms will cover things like what is being sold, the price, and time for delivery. They can also cover things like termination, renewal, price increases and limitations on liability which can be important but are often ignored.

It is not always possible to negotiate the terms of a contract, particularly when you are a consumer and the terms are just sent to you as take it or leave it.

However, you should check them carefully, particularly for large purchases or where it is an employment contract. If in doubt, ask a question or take advice.

Once the contract is agreed, you are usually stuck with the terms, even if you didn’t actually read them.

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Windows 11 is here!! And more importantly Windows 10 is still here until October 25th, 2025. So, what should you do? Stick to Windows 10 or upgrade? If you do feel the need to jump straight into Windows 11 with both feet, how do you do it?

Firstly, you need to check whether your PC can actually run Windows 11. As a rule of thumb, if your PC is under four years old and it meets all of the new hardware requirements to upgrade, it is likely that you can. Before you begin, however, do back up all your important data onto an external hard drive or a cloud-based system like OneDrive or Dropbox. Then all you should have to do is hit the magic button. Then you should be able to sit back and watch your PC magically transform like a butterfly into a new sparkly

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Windows 11 PC (note that no actual magic will happen as it will be like the twice-yearly updates that Microsoft have been rolling out for the past six years, although Microsoft have stated that they will be dropping those to once a year on Windows 11).

If your Windows PC or laptop is more than four years old, you don’t have to worry about upgrading to Windows 11 just now because you can’t!

Even if you do manage to get it shoehorned on there (and this is easy enough to do), you shouldn’t. Microsoft has stated that at some point in the future all unsupported hardware will not get access to Windows updates, meaning it will not receive any security updates whatsoever. So please, just don’t do it! Windows 10 is fine for another four years.

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We have been experimenting with test versions of Windows 11 and there’s quite a lot we like, such as the new start menu (although I did relocate the start button on my own PC from the middle to the bottom left-hand corner like it has been for the last twenty-six years!!). We also like the fact that eventually we’ll be able to run Android Apps on our PCs and the snap layout feature looks pretty cool. We’ll be discussing more features and tips over the coming weeks.

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ellyvision KCS Limited of Broad Street, Whittlesey has just won the renowned IER Best Independent Retailer of the Year 2021!

For twenty-nine years, the Innovative Electrical Retailing (IER) Awards has been the highest acclaimed celebration of excellence in the electrical retailing industry – honouring everything from exceptional products and business pioneers to High Street heroes and customer service champions.

The prestigious event, which took place on October 1st at The Park Plaza, London Riverbank, was attended

by Managing Director Kelley Shipp and Director Lee Cochrane who were very honoured to accept the award on behalf of the team at Kellyvision.

The Best Independent Retailer Award is awarded to the retailer who is adjudged by the category sponsor to have demonstrated excellence in the categories of product knowledge, customer service, product displays (windows and/or in-store), local promotion/ publicity and business management.

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Hallam Travel still have the following seats available in 2021 & 2022: Regent Street Motor Show/London Leisure Day Sat 6th November £29 Cake International ONLY 13 LEFT Sun 7th November Adult £33 Child £31 Creative Craft Show & Simply Christmas ONLY 13 LEFT Sun 7th November Adult £33 Child £31 Wicked (Afternoon Show) ONLY 12 LEFT Sat 13th November £77 The Nutcracker at the Palace and Christmas Light Trail (Blenheim Palace) ONLY 4 LEFT Sat 20th November Adult £74 Senior £72 Child £64 Leeds Christmas Shopping/Leisure Day Sun 21st November £25 Meadowhall Shopping Centre Weds 24th November £23 York’s St Nicholas Fair/Shopping/Leisure Day ONLY 15 LEFT Sat 27th November £27 Nottingham Winter Wonderland/Shopping Sunday 28th November £23 Michael Ball & Alfie Boe ONLY 16 LEFT Mon 29th November £101 Rockingham Castle Victorian Christmas ONLY 12 LEFT Weds 1st December £52 *Thursford Christmas Spectacular (afternoon show) ONLY 17 LEFT Thurs 2nd December £68 Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Market Fri 3rd December £21 Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market ONLY 18 LEFT Sat 4th December £25 Milton Keynes Shopping Centre Sun 5th December £24 Lincoln Christmas Market Sun 5th December £23 Oxford Christmas Market Sat 11th December £26 Stratford Upon Avon Victorian Christmas Market ONLY 8 LEFT Sat 11th December £25 Pantoland at the Palladium Tues 14th December £81 Holkham Hall Candlelight Tour Weds 15th December £44 *Thursford Christmas Spectacular Spalding departure ONLY 1 LEFT Sat 18th December £71 *Thursford Christmas Spectacular Long Sutton departure 2 CANCELLATIONS Sat 18th December £71 Michael Ball & Alfie Boe ONLY 8 LEFT Sat 18th December £99 Circus 1903 (Afternoon Show) Tues 28th December £72 Fat Friends – the Musical (Afternoon Show) Weds 26th January £65 Frozen the Musical (Afternoon Show) Thurs 27th January £80 Mamma Mia! (Afternoon show) Thurs 10th February £65 Les Miserables Thurs 10th February £83 The Lion King (Afternoon show) Weds 23rd March £70 Tina – The Tina Turner Musical (Afternoon Show) ONLY 18 LEFT Thurs 24th March £77 Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler ONLY 15 LEFT Fri 25th March £53 Pretty Woman (Afternoon Show) Weds 30th March £75 Liverpool FC Stadium Tour & Museum Sat 9th April Adult £46 Senior £42 Child £40 Oxford Leisure Day Sun 10th April £26 Bury St Edmunds Leisure Day Sat 23rd April £22 The Princess River Cruise Experience Sun 24th April £45 Cinderella the Musical Weds 27th April £75 Highgate Cemetery Weds 4th May £43 Whitby Leisure Day Sat 7th May £29 Queens Hotel, Paignton – 5 Days ONLY 10 LEFT Mon 9th May £361 Bridlington Leisure Day Sun 15th May £25 Back to the Future: The Musical Weds 25th May £85 Trentham Gardens & Shopping Village Sat 28th May £34 Coventry Leisure Day Sun 29th May £23 The Cher Show (afternoon show) Weds 8th June £66 RHS Garden, Bridgewater Sat 11th June £37 Kew Gardens Sat 2nd July £48 Woburn Safari Park Sun 3rd July Adult £48 Child £42 Stratford Upon Avon Leisure Day Sat 9th July £25 Woodhall Spa 40s Festival Sun 10th July £21 Ely Leisure Day Sat 16th July £21 The View from the Shard Sun 17th July £57 York Leisure Day Sat 30th July £26 Isle of Man – 6 Days ONLY 1 LEFT Mon 1st August £553 Leeds Castle Sat 20th August Adult £44 Senior £43 Child £40 Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter Sat 3rd September Adult £76 Child £66 Twycross Zoo Sun 4th September Adult £43 Child £39 Skipton & Canal Trip Sat 24th September £59 *All Thursford Christmas Spectaculars are Deluxe Seating and Afternoon performances.

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Jock Dear:

Prestidigitator Extraordinary

By Peter Wright on behalf of March & District Museum

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eorge Dear, of 97 Gaul Road, March, popularly known as Jock, was a Certified Member of the Institute of Magicians.

He had performed before many distinguished people, including Lords and Ladies, MPs and members of the clergy. He had a repertoire of more than two hundred tricks. In October 1952, representatives of the Cambs Times attended his home for a preview of his latest act before its first public performance. Jock called it ‘Magical Feathers.’ It involved ten doves, which had either been bought or reared by Jock. Preparation had begun two years previously and demonstrated the patience and ingenuity of Mr Dear to train his performing birds.

a ring on its top. A bird sat on the ring and, while the umbrella was slowly rotated, the bird maintained its position, seemly enjoying the ride.

Jock called this trick ‘The Merry go Round.’ The act was certainly original and as far as Jock knew, it was the only one of its kind in the country.

Top photo: Jock Dear showing Charlie Drake a trick or two Below: Jock Dear with his performing doves

The act began on an empty stage and the birds were produced one by one. Some came from an apparently empty bag and others from a chromium plated dish, which the audience had previously been shown as completely empty.

As the birds appeared, they were placed on a stand until all ten were present. They were so calm that a sharp, loud noise would not disturb them.

Firstly, a bird stepped onto Mr Dear’s hand and was asked to raise its right leg, which it obligingly did. Two birds alighted upon a vertical ring, one at the top and one at the bottom. The ring slowly rotated and the birds moved their feet sideways to maintain their position. Another bird stood on an upright matchstick and afterwards held it in its beak while standing aloofly surveying the audience.

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MAKING PROGRESS IN GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUENCY By Steve Barclay MP

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uch a lot has happened since last month, I’m not sure where to start!

Firstly, I’d like to thank all those constituents who sent me their best wishes following the Government reshuffle. My new role as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minster for the Cabinet Office means I now focus on supporting the Prime Minister, advising on developing and implementing policy, and driving forward government business with involvement in various cabinet committees and taskforces.

There’s much to do and it’s great to meet new teams and re-connect with former colleagues.

Of course, none of this takes away from my role representing my constituents in North East Cambridgeshire, and campaigning on your behalf on issues such as healthcare and my drive to keep treatment and NHS services as close to home as possible; supporting local sporting teams and initiatives to improve facilities; ensuring transport schemes such as Kings Dyke, Wisbech Rail and dualling the A47 maintain momentum; and fighting the mega incinerator plans for Wisbech.

Touching on just some of those issues: it was good to see first-hand the £1.66 million station building upgrade at March which is making excellent progress. The new facilities

include a new open-plan ticketing hall, waiting area, modern toilets, retail unit and an extension to the car park. This will make for a much more welcoming site for visitors and commuters. Manea train station users will also soon see an improvement with a new onehundred-space car park due to open shortly.

Also, it’s fantastic to see the continuing progress at Kings Dyke. The embankment that will carry the road to the railway bridge from the eastern road tie-in is now complete.

You can also see the progress made on the eastern roundabout now kerbs have been installed and work is underway on the ducts that will house the electrical cable for the street lighting. Construction is complete on the drainage systems for the portion of the road north of the railway bridge and the focus is now switching to constructing the drainage systems at the western end of the scheme.

This £32 million project for a new road and bridge will make a world of difference to residents and businesses when complete at the end of next year.

These road and rail projects, plus others like the £13 million Guyhirn roundabout improvements are great examples of the investment that is being made in our transport infrastructure and I will do all I can to ensure it continues.

To find out more about my work in Parliament or local campaigns, visit my website or follow me on social media: www.stevebarclay.net  @SteveBarclay  @SteveBarclayOfficial  @SteveBarclayOfficial 16

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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.

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

For more information on our markets, or if you’re interested in trading, visit our website at www.fenland.gov.uk/markets. Alternatively, email us at: streetscene@fenland.gov.uk or call 01354 654321

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Located in March Town Centre on the Market Place, March Market operates every Wednesday and Saturday. Traders arrive early and begin to welcome customers from as early as 7.30am.

Many traders have been at our market for a number of years but recently we have seen the market grow and we have welcomed lots of new stalls. All are passionate about producing the very best local produce and encourage customers to shop local and support local businesses.

Most are family run too, bringing a real sense of community to the market.

Why not pop along and see what your local market can do for you. With delivery and/or collect options, it may just surprise you!

Butchers Russell’s - A family butchers which also runs a popular shop in Upwell. Fully stocked with everything you need for your Sunday roasts and much more!

Fruit and veg Dan’s Fruit and Veg attends on a Wednesday and Pick Your Own (PYO) on a Saturday. Both have a large selection of locally sourced fruit and vegetables. Fresher than the supermarket and plastic free!

Fishmonger Routs of Wisbech are a well-known family run business which established in 1991. They attend on both market days and offer a wide selection of high-quality fresh fish, shellfish and seafood direct from the docks of Grimsby and Lowestoft.

Plants and nurseries A large range of plants, shrubs and flowers is offered by Golding Feeds & Nursery on Saturdays.

This business has been established for over 30 years and has a garden centre in Outwell. Elite Plants attends on a Wednesday, with good quality stock that will also help to see your garden bloom.

Dairy Fitzjohn Cheese and Meats attends on a Saturday, offering a large variety of cheeses, cold meats, yogurts and eggs.

Bakery Delicious, homemade bakery items are provided by Make It Sweet and The Pink Cake House who share alternate Saturdays. Yummy!

Crafts Homemade craft items are offered by family-run business M&D Crafts, who also have a shop at Skylark in Wimblington. They have a great selection of candles, bath bombs and crystals, as well as many other gift options.

Mobility Southery Mobility attend the market on a Saturday selling motorised mobility scooters. They also stock many accessory items and can give advice on mobility scooter repairs.

Others Pet food and household items are on offer from Country Ventures, which attends on both market days. They also offer affordable cards and wrapping paper, so you’re covered for any family celebration event. Sue Beer also attends the market on a Saturday, moving from her Acre Road business to the market to offer books, jigsaws, craft kits and puzzles. You can purchase these or borrow and return. She has lots of options to keep you busy!

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VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATE AT ‘WELCOME BACK’ EVENT

It was a night to come together, to celebrate and recognise volunteers’ efforts through the pandemic and to plan for the year ahead.

After eighteen months of halted group activities and putting plans on hold due to the pandemic, Fenland’s Street Pride, In Bloom, Friends and Getting It Sorted recycling volunteer groups came together for a special ‘welcome back’ event with more than seventy volunteers gathering at The Priory Golf Centre, Wimblington.

Fenland District Council’s annual celebration evening usually sees awards presented to the volunteer groups for their hard work to improve the district’s streets, parks and open spaces, and recycling efforts.

There was no event in 2020, but following the wishes of the volunteers to meet, the council decided to hold one this year, albeit in a slightly different format, to say thank you, especially as many volunteers have continued with individual litter picks, maintenance projects and online activities throughout the pandemic.

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Cllr Peter Murphy, the council’s portfolio for the environment, said: “As not all groups have been able to do projects in the last eighteen months, we decided to hold a ‘welcome back’ event this year to celebrate getting back together and plan for an exciting year ahead.

At the club’s annual presentation evening, club president Les Mills gave a cheque for £372 to Ben Pyle for Scottys Little Soldiers, the money being raised through a draw by Terry Hunt at a T/20 cricket match held in June 2019 between the club’s Crows team and March Rugby Club’s Bears.

“Despite a difficult period, the volunteers’ enthusiasm has never waned, and they are as eager as ever to get their activities and plans back on track.”

He said a great night was had by all, with everyone enjoying music provided by local band ‘The 59ers’, a fish and chip supper by Stotts Fish Restaurant, March, and vegetarian meals by The Exchange, March.

March Town Cricket Club has donated funds to two local charities.

The charity provides Christmas and birthday presents and holidays to children who have lost a parent serving their country and was formed in memory of Corporal Lee Scott, a former NealeWade pupil who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009.

The second presentation was for £400 to YPM (Young People March) and made to centre managers Jayne Manders and Sarah Housley-Stott.

The money was raised by members supporting a draw arranged by Terry Hunt and Bill Crumly at the 2021 Presidents v Chairman’s T/20 Fun Day held on Bank Holiday Sunday.

YPM, based in City Road, March, provides positive experiences and a meeting place for children aged seven to twenty-five years.

Top photo: Ben Pyle and Les Mills Second photo: Sarah Housely-Stott, Les Mills and Jayne Manders

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COUNCIL RETAINS CUSTOMER SERVICES GOLD STANDARD Fenland District Council has again been reaccredited with the Cabinet Office’s prestigious Customer Service Excellence (CSE) Standard following an annual inspection.

An independent CSE assessor said it has once again continued to meet the gold standard for customer service delivery. He also awarded the Council CSE ‘Compliance Plus’ accreditation in six areas for showing best practice – two more than at its last CSE review.

In his report, the independent assessor said: “Fenland has managed the COVID-19 pandemic situation exceptionally well. There was the potential for a significant dip in performance, but Fenland has prevented this through its actions. Since the last review, the council has increased its efforts to manage the impact of the pandemic.”

CEREMONY MARKS START OF WORK AT NEW STATION CAR PARK Construction work has officially started on a new car park at Manea railway station following a turfcutting ceremony.

Fenland District Council, developer Danaher & Walsh, rail representatives and other key partners involved in the project marked the start of the initial groundwork on site.

The car park is being built on land north of the station with a new access from Fodder Fen Road and footpath to the station. Once complete, the car park will offer more than one hundred car parking spaces including disabled parking bays.

The scheme will also provide a new cycle shelter, CCTV and low energy lighting, enhanced drainage infrastructure, and there will also be bird and bat nest boxes installed in the area.

POPPY APPEAL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS The Royal British Legion is looking for volunteers to help man its supermarket stands during this year’s Poppy Appeal.

It has been supporting our Armed Forces’ community past and present for the past one hundred years and this year’s appeal will run from Saturday, October 30th to Saturday, November 13th.

If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help, please contact Warren Douglas (Dougie) on 0749 6528777 or email: warren.douglas457@mod.gov.uk Also, if you would like to sponsor a lamp post poppy for a suggested minimum donation of £10, please contact its poppy appeal organiser on 07908 009378 or Email: klarham@yahoo.co.uk This year’s Remembrance Day Parade will take place in March, on Sunday, November 14th.

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The car park is just one of many regeneration schemes for the district’s stations being delivered through Fenland District Council’s Railway Station Masterplans project, funded by £9.5 million from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, led by Mayor Dr Nik Johnson, and support from Greater Anglia.

Cllr Chris Seaton, Fenland District Council’s cabinet member for transport and chairman of the Fenland Stations Regeneration Project Board, said: “The facility will be a great asset to Manea and surrounding villages, providing residents with improved connections and better access to sustainable travel options. Hopefully it will get more people out of their cars and using our railways instead for all, or part of, their journey.”

The car park construction works are due to last for approximately twelve weeks and the parish council and Manea villagers are planning to bury a time capsule on site to mark the completion of the car park when it is formally opened later this year.

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By 2030 (only nine years away!) there will be a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars.

In addition to helping the planet, and not having to queue at pumps, there are significant financial benefits to driving electric.

In 2019, Chris Goad, partner at Stephenson Smart’s March office, made the decision to switch his company vehicle to a Tesla.

“It is most certainly the best decision I have made in terms of my business travel, but also my family travel. I think there’s quite a lot of misconception around the expense of running one, the concern over charging points and the mileage ranges.”

Tax benefits In April 2020, it was announced by the Government that it had introduced a zero Benefit In Kind tax rate for pure electric company cars in 2020/21.

This Benefit in Kind is set to stay low for electric company cars until March 2025, with the rate increasing to one percent during 2021/22 and by two percent in 2022/2023 – staying that way until 2025.

Range Mileage ranges have now increased, with many new models offering a range approaching around three hundred miles, putting any fears of not having enough fuel in the tank to bed.

With the steady rise of charging points, more electric vehicle users are also choosing to install their own charging points at home.

After initial installation, it’s proving to be the cheapest time to recharge, and the most convenient.

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On Friday October 1st, the Young Technicians Academy’s new building was officially opened by Rob Facer, Chairman of Barnack Estates, and professional actors, Annabelle Davis and Hayley Burroughs.

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The launch of the new building coincided with the news that the Young Technicians Academy has been awarded a grant from the National Lottery to expand its education provision to adults.

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Currently, the Young Technicians Academy works with over three hundred students on its schools’ programme and Academy evening classes. Details of the adult provision made possible by the grant from the National Lottery will be released in due course.

General Manager, David Carr, added, “Having our own building, which includes two fully equipped classrooms and a 2,500 sq. ft. arena

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Recipe

Loaded Spuds NOVEMBER NOSH

Simple comfort food doesn’t come in a finer form than a baked potato. Perfect after a cold night watching the fireworks! Stuff them with bacon, cheese and soured cream and dig in!

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2 Meanwhile, fry the bacon lardons in a non-stick frying pan until crisp.

Serves 4

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4 baking potatoes Sea salt for sprinkling 100g bacon lardons 80g unsalted butter, cubed 80g grated Cheddar, plus an extra 2 tbsp for topping 4 tbsp soured cream, plus extra to serve 1 tbsp chopped chives, plus extra to serve Sourced from www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk

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Heat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7.

Rinse the potatoes, then sprinkle all over with sea salt. Put the potatoes directly onto the oven shelf and bake for about 1 hour until crisp on the outside and soft inside when tested with a skewer.

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Once the potatoes are ready, turn the oven to grill, remove the potatoes from the oven and transfer to a baking tray. Slice off the tops (hold the potatoes steady using a clean tea towel), then carefully scoop the soft potato centres into a bowl. Add the butter, 80g cheese and soured cream to the bowl and mix well. Stir in the chives and lardons, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Stuff the cheesy filling back into the potato shells, then top with the extra cheese.

4 Grill the potatoes for 10 minutes until golden and bubbling hot. Serve with the extra soured cream and chives.

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husband-and-wife team have created a stir with their food offering at a popular March pub.

Hungarian couple Barney Varga and Nora Reitmeyer have opened Barney’s Bistro at The Acre, providing top-quality, home-made cuisine at the town-centre venue.

The couple had already created a following for their food when they ran a cake and waffle stall on the town’s popular market.

Chef Barney said: “We originally supplied cakes to coffee shops, markets and shops and had a stall at Bury St Edmunds and Mildenhall markets.

Then, following the COVID-restrictions, March market began to get very busy so we took on a stall there and eventually added waffles.”

Nora added: “Because they were home-made and of a quality that could not be matched elsewhere, they quickly became in demand and we were very successful.”

However, the couple were limited in the quantity of produce they could provide and so were looking for new premises with a larger cooking area.

They found the perfect venue when a conversation with Ciaran Brown led to a meeting with his father Sean who was looking for someone to provide meals at The Acre which he runs with his nephew and niece Tom and Laura Kelly.

Barney Varga & Nora Reitmeyer vegetarian options including Halloumi saffron risotto. They also supply a weekly special with food from around the world including Vietnamese, Japanese, Tex-Mex and Italian cuisine, and will put on a special Christmas menu which Barney says will be something (deliciously) different!

The couple, who live in March with their two children, are enjoying providing meals at The Acre. Nora said: “It is great to be part of the local community. We have had customers of our market stall come in to eat as well as new customers and really enjoy being based at The Acre.”

The restaurant is open on Tuesday-Friday for lunch and dinner and for dinner only on Saturdays. Opening times are 12.30pm-2.30pm and 5pm-8pm.

Barney said: “After just three meetings over two weeks we knew it was the right move for us. It was perfect as our ideas tied in with what they wanted to do at The Acre.”

Barney and Nora, assisted by apprentice Hazel Currie, provide varied lunch and dinner menus at The Acre, including everything from burgers to traditional Hungarian beef goulash, chicken Katsu curry and rice with Japanese pickled cucumber and lobster thermidor, as well as

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Food & Drink

CHOOSING WINE:

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or Christmas festivities, wines always find general favour. Which wines, what with and when, need not be so complex. I selected some popular choices, that satisfy many situations and also pair with food, admirably.

Not forgetting Santa (and his grown-up helpers!), when he does his rounds, a joyful sherry is always welcome!

For Christmas morning, Buck’s Fizz has become a regular, traditional option for many. A mix of two parts orange juice and one part Champagne, can incorporate your favourite Champagne. I like a Champagne that is powerful, elegant, and crisp.

Buck’s Fizz can also be purchased ready mixed, in bottles.

To accompany turkey, Merlot can be classed as a lighter wine option. Chilean Merlot is wonderful and Clos Apalta Casa Lapostolle is excellent. This dark-coloured production is bold and voluptuous.

A great recommendation for a wine to enjoy around the Christmas table.

Goose has a stronger flavour than turkey and Pinot Noir makes a splendid accompaniment. Villa Maria Reserve Marlborough, from New Zealand, pairs well with the rich flavours of goose. The complex palate is well-balanced for this wine, which is regularly chosen as a pairing for this dish.

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Cherry Brandy Liqueur, having grand notes of maraschino cherries and fresh morella, is also splendid by itself. The Grant’s production (a favourite tipple of Queen Victoria, I am

By Trevor Langle informed), makes y a brilliant tasting addition to a rich and fruity Christmas punch, as well as being a fabulous pairing with Christmas pudding.

Port is a trusted favourite, for ending a meal, particularly with cheeses. A favourite of mine is Graham’s. The deep ruby-red colour entices to the dark, fruity bouquet, which furthers the enjoyment for the mouthfeel and palate, with a long finish.

We cannot forget Santa, of course! A good idea (in my opinion) is to leave a very acceptable sherry for Santa – and his grown-up helpers! Fernando de Castilla Classic Pedro Ximenez I find to be a sherry that goes on pleasing. Big on flavour and sweetness, this is very good and elegant.

I know, I know, it’s that time of year again. But, if it works, it works! I hope you have a wonderful time and enjoy the drinks (if you wish to) that suit you.

Merry Christmas!

As always... Enjoy!

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t is a real family affair at The Acre. After it was taken over by Sean Brown and his nephew Tom Kelly, they persuaded Tom’s sister Laura Kelly (33) to become manager.

She said: “I had spent most of my working life in retail but they asked me to become manager at the start of the year and I decided that I couldn’t say no. It can be really busy and there is never a dull moment, but I really enjoy it.”

Hungarian couple Barney Varga and Nora Reitmeyer have recently opened Barney’s Bistro at The Acre, providing top-quality, home-made cuisine at the town-centre venue, leaving Laura to concentrate on the drink and social side of the business.

Sean Brown & T om and Laura Kelly

She added: “The arrangement works really well.

The food side is a separate operation which allows me more time to concentrate on running the pub and organising live music and other events.

taking over. As a family-run business, we get to discuss everything together and decide on how we want to take the Acre forward which is great.”

“We attract a real cross-section of customers, from the twenties upwards, and I have no regrets at

Laura is assisted by eight staff at The Acre which is open from Tuesday-Sunday.

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have something for everyone. We’ve also just introduced bubble teas which are really popular with the younger customers.

“I’ve found March to be a friendly town. We have a good atmosphere and customers are welcome to bring in their dogs. We are in a good central location with plenty of nearby free parking.”

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here’s something to suit every taste at NALA Coffee Shop and Dessert Lounge in March High Street. It offers savoury food and desserts to appeal to all palates and attracts a wide range of loyal customers of all ages.

Nicola obtained an alcohol licence last year and not only provides a regular in-house service from Monday-Saturday from 10am-3pm but is also available for evening functions on Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm-10pm.

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The business was opened by Nicola Sewell, who previously ran the Sweet Retreat in Wisbech, last August.

She said: “Business has been really good and I have some lovely customers, from as young as twelve years of age to the over sixties’ crowd.

“We offer a variety of both savouries and desserts, such as jacket potatoes, paninis, salads, pancakes, waffles and ice cream sundaes, and also offer vegan and gluten-free options; we

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Remembering

THE FALLEN Remembrance Sunday, which falls on November 14th this year, is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those who have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

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e remember the Armed Forces, and their families, from Britain and the Commonwealth, the vital role played by the emergency services and those who have lost their lives as a result of conflict or terrorism.

National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph The National Service of Remembrance, held at The Cenotaph in Whitehall on Remembrance Sunday, provides the nation with a physical reminder of all those who have served and sacrificed, with British and Commonwealth soldiers, sailors, airmen and women represented, together with members of the emergency services and civilians.

It is expected that Prince William and Prince Harry will be laying wreaths on behalf of HM The Queen, alongside Members of the Cabinet, Opposition Party leaders, former Prime Ministers, the Mayor of London and other ministers.

Representatives of the Armed Forces, Fishing Fleets and Merchant Air and Navy will be there, as well as faith communities and High Commissioners of Commonwealth countries.

The Festival of Remembrance Every year the Royal British Legion hosts the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, a commemorative event dedicated to all those who have served and sacrificed from Britain and the Commonwealth. To mark

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one hundred years since the collective national Remembrance traditions came together for the first time, we will be remembering the military and civilian, the old and young, and the British and Commonwealth men and women who have fought wars, disasters and pandemics to protect and defend Britain.

This year, the RBL are working towards a fully realised Festival of Remembrance, which will be held on Saturday November 13th, with performances at 2pm and 7pm.

Poppy Appeal 2021 This year's Poppy Appeal launches on Thursday October 28th, with several ways to donate, including cash, contactless, text, or online via a QR code quick link. Every poppy makes a difference to the lives of our Armed Forces community. The RBL collectors have been at the heart of the Poppy Appeal for one hundred years, and as COVID-19 restrictions ease, they are back in local communities to raise vital funds for the Armed Forces community.

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” (from “For the Fallen” by Laurence Binyon)

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WILD ABOUT MARCH

By Joan Munns, of March Wildlife Group & March & District Woodland Group

Doing Your Bit

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n the first Saturday each month from August to March there is a work party at Gault Wood, Grange Road, March. Work is suspended when the birds are nesting to avoid disturbance.

Various manual tasks take place like clearing around the car park or cutting back bushes that are threatening to block the paths, trimming hedges, removing dead branches from trees near paths, clearing dykes; the list is endless.

No power tools are allowed to be used by volunteers but we have a good supply of hand tools. The amount of work that can be done is dependent on numbers. The work party gathers at 10am. Initially new volunteers will be given a form to complete, to apply to the Woodland Trust for approval, before doing any practical work. This is a necessary, but straightforward formality. Since COVID-19 social distancing is being maintained and everyone takes their own refreshments.

Other tasks include taking down large dens built using branches found in the wood. Whilst den building is allowed in moderation it does disturb habitats, so please don’t build anything large or it will be taken down.

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correct disposal. Why is it that a few people who can manage to take a full can of drink for a walk when it is heavy can’t manage to carry it home again when it is empty? Litter is not only ugly but it is also harmful to wildlife that get inside and can’t get out again and die trapped inside. If something eats plastic litter the result can be fatal. So please do your bit and take your litter home.

Dog owners should be aware that they are responsible for their pets and a boisterous or disobedient dog should always be kept on a lead.

Even if your dog is calm and obedient remember the mere presence of a dog makes wildlife nervous especially in the breeding season from March to July. In consideration for others please clear up after your dog and take the product away with you.

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How To Have Ecstatic, Blissful, Harmonious Relationships The late Lester Levenson said, "Want for the other person what they want for themselves." In that advice, he encapsulated 50% of the path to harmonious relationships.

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he other half is to fully honour what you want for yourself; informed, of course, by the wisdom of integrating that with what other people want for themselves.

Would you really want to have dinner with someone who didn't want to be there with you? If so, low self-esteem. When we want for the other person something other than what they want for themselves, we make ourselves their enemy.

Quite obviously, this will not give us harmony.

Relationships come in all types: marriages, friendships, parent-child, boss-employee, even government-citizen. This principle of harmony can also be applied to business. When it comes to relationships with potential customers and clients and seeking to make sales, we can also "want for the other person what they want for themselves."

This is also the key to harmonious customer relationships. We can blend and integrate seamlessly with the other's needs and wishes.

People fear selling because they don't understand it, or this principle, or they believe the old nonsense about sales being "them versus you". It's not!

In seminars, I often run a boundaries exercise in which two people stand facing each other, five metres apart. One person displays hand signals; hands down by the sides means the other person may walk closer. Hands up in front of the chest means don't come any closer. The second person can then choose if they want to move towards the first person during those moments when their hands are down and must stop if they raise them again.

This is a powerful exercise. You're tuning into what's true for you, and you're tuning into what's true for them. This is your 'Yeses' and your 'Nos', your free will, and theirs.

It's also great training for ALL OTHER contexts of human interaction. "Would you like more cake?"; "No thanks, I'm full"; "Ah, go on, enjoy yourself!"; "Ah, okay then." If you're a person who gives in to more cake you don't want, you're unpractised with your 'Nos'. If you're the person not taking 'No' for an answer, you're not tuning into what the other person wants for themselves, and might ask yourself, "Who are you really doing it for?" Not them, they've already declined. This is essentially the thin end of coercive control.

The harmony of respected boundaries can become a breeding ground for bliss and ecstasy in relationships. If you'd like to watch the class in which I taught the boundaries exercise, it's available in two minute, five, seventeen and the full thirty minute versions at www.kissingconsciousness.com/boundariesX

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InterestingGLYN and Curious Facts of Yesteryear JONES Unusual, fascinating and sometimes amusing, by the author of ‘Wisbech’s Secret Princess’, Chris Donald

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The Other Clarkson – part one Most people in Wisbech and the Fens have heard of Thomas Clarkson. In town there is a massive statue, sixty-eight feet (20.6 m) high with a larger than life figure of Thomas which cost more £2035 (the equivalent of £134,000 today) to erect.

As well as this there is a Clarkson Avenue, a Clarkson Academy, a Clarkson surgery and there even used to be a pub called the Clarkson’s Arms.

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another Clarkson who did so much for the oppressed Negro slaves? The other he company offers its customers a full, Clarkson was Thomas’s younger brother, confidential, discreet and honest service John. at all times – whether you need to dispose Hisofstart in life was not an large easy one. an estate (however or small), arrange Heawas only two when his father, a to sell/buy clearance, or if you are looking schoolteacher at Wisbech Grammar at one of its auctions.

School, died. He only had his mother, Founder, Glyn Jones, started out on the road of aged thirty-one, who suffered with antiques and collectors’ pieces in 1976, buying crippling rheumatism, to look after him and selling at auctions on a weekly basis. and his brother and sister. the 1970s to twelve, 1980s, stripping and AtDuring the tender age of John was polishing pine furniture interior decorating sent to Portsmouth to joinand the Navy and serve on was allMonarch. the craze, and exceedingly popular with the HMS TV programmes, and he found himself very busy One of his first jobs was to stand on the deck supplying the retail and trade market throughout during armed conflict with a pistol and orders to the UK and Europe. shoot anyone who tried to run from the terrible The market opened upboard, to include scene.

In the fisoon rst two years on he had to America, started to leave the UK watch moreand thanfurniture thirty floggings which always for place globalat markets, and New took noon insuch frontas ofAustralia the whole ship’s Zealand, and Glyn continued to supply furniture company. The living conditions for these men were and collectables until the late virtually unbearable.toItthis hadmarket a lasting effect on 1990s. young John and it led him to believe kindness and

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He said:were “Colours and ideas changed in humanity much more effective in controlling the furniture a ship’s crew. market which pushed me in a slightly direction andhaving I opened a on After five different and a half years and served small factoryships, making pinemade furniture – supplying nine different he was lieutenant and other independent retailers,home as welltoasWisbech. my own was given leave. He returned outlet. I also operated a removals and storage After all the horrible things he had seen he company. Using the same equipment and backed his brother and supported the Anti-slavery vehicles, I was able to offer house clearance campaign and was one of the twelve founder services which allowed dealings for all types of members of the ‘Peace Society’. It was at this time needs from the small cottage to, on occasion, that Henry Smaethman came up with the idea of the large estate move.” a free settlement in West Africa that the casualties 34 58

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of the slave trade and the American war Glyn was also able to give his time and service could get to in safety and live the rest to the United Kingdom serving in the British Army of their lives in peace. At the time they as a TA solider which he enjoyed immensely, had been transported temporarily to the serving on the peacekeeping tour of Bosnia eastern part of Canada, Nova Scotia. and Herzegovina.

The British government agreed to pay He added: few moreto years by and for“A this project takepassed place and John I found myself in Peterborough working at an the travelled to Nova Scotia to organise auction house.

After tenof and half years transportation theapeople whoI wanted realised it to was time once again to open my some go to Sierra Leone. He did meet own auction house.

I’ve always felt that there opposition, but there were plenty who is a market out there to serve the public wanted to return to their Africa,and more business sector, above and beyond, with John than twelve hundred. For them, attention to detail finesse – sothem Glyn Jones was their and ‘Moses’, taking back to Auctions was finally launched in 2021.” their promised land. There were so many that John had to use fifteen ships. All of What makes Glyn Jones different? this had to be arranged and these slaves Every customer is listened toinand valued were going home a lot more comfort throughout their enquiry – ensuring it will be a than when they came. John chose conducted and carried out to their wishes. ship called Lucretia and had Charles CustomersTaylor, always a professional, thereceive only doctor, to sail with him. honest and sympathetic of and approach, Because of this manner the elderly sick were including offering straightforward advice and transported in John’s ship. a hassle-free doesn’t matter where On service.

JanuaryIt15th, 1792, the ships set sail you are in the UK, the company can offer its for Freetown. Their journey was not to be easy. service all over the storms country.

It will endeavour to They encountered and high seas sending sort boats out allapart. your commodities and items into the the John went down with fever and right violent categories and place them in he thewas correct had headaches.

In the end so ill auctions, from low value to high-end Fine Art. that he ordered Wickham to take over command and hepass went Forlocal a whole month lay It can onbelow. items to charities on he your helpless a raging fevercan andbenefit Dr Charles behalf sowith other individuals fromTaylor feared John Glyn was dying.

And strives then…to reduce these items.

Jones also thelay impact landfill. Should ancompletely item be He still foron twenty-four hours, indispensable to dispose in landfill, Glyn motionless.

Dr Taylor sadlyofpronounced John Jones hasdead. its own in-house recycling Clarkson They had called him facility, their Moses, andhad an appropriate waste but they forgotten thatcarrier in the licence.

Old Testament, Moses led thewith Israelites to the Promised Fully insured, a waste licence, the Land but died before they gotmodern there? Was this going to company operates vehicles that carry happen again? equipment to conduct the all the necessary required at hand.

The newstask quickly spread amongst the other fourteen boats.

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he Rotary Club of March has got together with five local primary schools in a groundbreaking garden project.

Members approached the schools to see if they were interested in taking part in the initiative in which they were offered raised beds and all that was necessary to plant and nurture the children’s choice of fruit, vegetables or flowers, and they were all quick to take up the offer.

The idea was the brainchild of Karen Beckwith, the wife of club president Peter, who constructed the beds.

He said: “It all came about during the second lockdown last year as we were looking to do something for the schools. It was hard work, but as I had recently retired it helped keep me busy.

“We had a fantastic response from the school headteachers who were keen to start new gardens or improve existing ones. The ability to conduct lessons outside and be able to help children understand where their food comes from, caught the imagination.”

Twenty-four beds were built and installed at the Burrowmoor, All Saints, Cavalry Park, and Maple Grove/Westwood Schools in March and Thomas Eaton in Wimblington.

Mary Russell, Rotary Foundation chair, said: “The response from the children has been amazing.

We’ve had countless letters thanking us which we’ve made into a wall collage.”

All members were involved with a variety of tasks including the painting of the raised beds, obtaining material for the construction, sourcing the soil, garden sheds and tools, and even consulting on the raised bed design. A starter selection of plants was also grown and donated by the wife of one of the Rotarians.

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The schools were also supplied with a selection of hand tools, gardening gloves, forks, spades and wheelbarrows as required, to help them create their own special garden feature.

Peter said the project could not have been completed without the help of several local businesses including farmers Steph and Cam Allen and Mick Mottram, who donated the wood to build the beds, D&J Transport Ltd, who helped with the soil, Mega Plants, for helping to source the garden equipment, plus additional help from DST Print Services and Ridgeons.

Peter said: “We hope the children will continue to enjoy working on the gardens as much as we have enjoyed building them and that they will continue to give pleasure for years to come. Next challenge, who can grow the tallest sunflower!”

The Rotary Club of March has twenty-six members who meet each Monday at March Conservative Club.

It has been involved in a number of projects aimed at improving people’s lives including raising more than £3000 for the town’s Food Bank during lockdown and providing a shelter box for the residents of Haiti and helping the Polio Plus campaign to eradicate the illness through Rotary International.

Next on the agenda is the popular Santa’s Sleigh ride around the town in December which the club organises in conjunction with the local Lions group.

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Cry Macho

King Richard

House of Gucci

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Winter is upon us, so now is the perfect time to snuggle up and relax whilst watching the latest releases.

New biographical psychological drama, Spencer, arrives on our screens on November 5th in a powerful portrait of the people’s princess, played by Kristen Stewart. It’s Christmas at the Queen’s Sandringham estate, but things are far from cheery as Diana decides to leave her marriage to Prince Charles. Set in December 1991, a year before Charles and Diana announced their separation to the world, Spencer is a haunting reimagining of a tense time in the royal relationship as things begin to disintegrate.

the star-studded film includes Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jeremy Irons and an unrecognisable Jared Leto. Prepare to be dazzled with retro fashion and incredible performances in the shocking tale of a feuding fashion dynasty.

Western drama, Cry Macho, comes to the big screen on the 12th. The film, directed and starring Clint Eastwood, tells the tale of Mike Milo, a one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder, who ends up on an unexpected and challenging journey with troubled thirteen-year-old Rafo. An uplifting and poignant drama in which the world-weary horseman finds unexpected connections and his own sense of redemption.

Disney animation, Encanto, is released on the 24th, telling the tale of an extraordinary family who live in the mountains in a magical house in a charmed place called an Encanto where every child is blessed with a unique gift, from super strength to the power to heal – every child except one, Mirabel. But when it seems that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel may be the magical family’s only hope.

Tennis biopic, King Richard, is served to us on the 19th, telling the story of the young Williams sisters through their father. Richard, played by Will Smith, is a dedicated dad whose particular methods and constant commitment helped his daughters go from Compton to Centre Court. Produced by Venus and Serena themselves, alongside sister Isha, this is an inspirational story of an extraordinary family that we think could be an ace.

House of Gucci struts onto our screens on the 24th, inspired by the family behind the Italian fashion house. Spanning three decades of love, betrayal, greed, revenge and ultimately murder,

Family Pick Proton pack optional, big screen required for Ghostbusters: Afterlife on the 18th. Directed by Jason Reitman, the son of original Ghostbusters’ Ivan Reitman, Afterlife is a sequel to 1989’s Ghostbusters 2.

Unlike Paul Feig’s 2016 re-boot, this Ghostbusters movie connects directly back to the original movies by starring Egon Spengler’s daughter and grandkids.

With so much to watch, why not sign up to our Infinity membership for all the films you can handle for just £14.99 per month? Not only does this give you the freedom to watch as many 2D and 3D films as you want, but you will also receive discounted event tickets, 25% off all your favourite cinema treats, 15% off alcohol and invites to members-only screenings.

More blockbuster films coming your way soon, including West Side Story, Spiderman: No Way Home, The King’s Man and more.

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entenary Baptist Church, Fenland is highlighting the issue of fuel poverty following Warm Homes Week which was held on September 27th-30th.

The church runs a Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre which offers free debt help for clients in the local area.

Lin Stanton, Fenland Debt Centre manager, said: “We’re encouraging people to access help and support towards the beginning of the winter rather than waiting until the end. Many of those we help have struggled to stay warm over the winter, but knowing where to get support, combined with some simple energy saving tips, can make a difference.”

There are several schemes and top tips which can help people save money and stay warm this winter: / Check with your energy company whether you are on the most appropriate tariff for your gas and electricity and if necessary shop around for a cheaper deal.

/ Investigate whether your home needs insulation. Find local sources of support for warmer homes such as boiler grants

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/ Turn the thermostat down by just two degrees from 20°C to 18°C. This will make a big difference.

If you can afford to, make sure that you have your boiler serviced to ensure it is operating efficiently. If you still feel cold, wrap up in a jumper or blanket. / Spend less time in the shower by setting a timer. This could save a family of four, on average, as much as £100 per year. / Use cold water for handwashing.

It’s the soap that kills the bacteria, not the hot water. / Unplug your microwave when you’re not using it as it uses energy to power its clock 24/7.

/ Ensure that your meter readings are accurate and that you are only paying for the energy you use.

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/ Replace your light bulbs. Moving from traditional incandescent bulbs to CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps) or LED bulbs saves money because they are ninety percent more energy efficient and last fifty times longer.

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It wasn’t good. When you’ve got that pressure on you, it makes you feel very depressed.

You don’t want anybody to find out so you try and keep everything to yourself. I was paying to settle my debts with gas and electricity – it was an accumulation of debt over time.

“Now the debt is paid off. It makes life easier! I don’t have to pay those increased costs as I’m not in debt anymore. The payments have come down so I have more money to play around with. Now, I have gas, electric and insurance which is all paid by direct debit. Then I have water and television that I pay for regularly. Now once I’ve paid those I don’t have to worry.

“Working with CAP has made a big difference to my life now.

It’s a sense of being determined not to get into that situation again. That’s the biggest thing for me. And to try and keep to a budget.”

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Pot Luck Quiz 1.

hat canal joins the Pacific W and Atlantic Oceans?

2. What type of dance do native women perform for tourists in Hawaii?

3. What is the difference between polygamy and polyandry?

4. What ‘uplifting’ form of travel was invented by Jesse W. Reno in 1891?

5. What is the difference between an exocannibal and an endocannibal?

6. What does the prefix, ‘geo’ stand for in all of the following words: geography, geomorphology and geology?

7. Which three footballers have scored more goals for England ahead of the late Jimmy Greaves?

8. For what is the Medoc area of France famous; a) cheese, b) medicine, or c) wines?

9. Which word meaning “letter” is in titles of books of the Holy Bible?

10. Who wrote the play “The Mousetrap”?

11. What paper is used to test acid and alkali?

12. How many seconds are there in a quarter of an hour?

13. Which city has the M60 as its ‘Outer Orbital Motorway’; a) Birmingham, b) Manchester, or c) Leeds?

14. Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson found fame with which Tamla Motown group?

15. On the London Underground map, what colour is the Central Line?

16. Who recently broke the record of the most games as manager of Peterborough United?

17. According to the proverb, with what is the road to hell paved?

18. Which Middlesbrough maestro recorded the 1989 “Road to Hell” album?

19. Who were crowned champions in “Strictly Come Dancing’s” first series in 2004?

20. True or false: In some English boroughs before the Reform Bill of 1832, a man who qualified as a householder, and therefore a voter, by virtue of ownership of his own fireplace at which to boil pots, was known as a ‘potwalloper’.

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Answers Pot Luck 1) Panama Canal; 2) The hula; 3) Polygamy is one husband, several wives. Polyandry is one wife, several husbands; 4) The escalator; 5) An exocannibal eats only enemies. An endocannibal eats only friends; 6) Earth; 7) Wayne Rooney, Sir Bobby Charlton and Gary Lineker; 8) c, wines; 9) Epistle; 10) Agatha Christie; 11) Litmus; 12) 900; 13) b, Manchester; 14) The Supremes; 15) Red; 16) Darren Ferguson; 17) Good intentions; 18) Chris Rea; 19) Natasha Kaplinski and Brendan Cole; 20) True.

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Right up your street for over 200 years Looking forward to the next 200!

For five generations we have been helping clients buy, sell, let and manage property and land in this area. Whether it be your home, farm, factory or development site, talk to the Agents with local knowledge and professional expertise, who are an established part of your community.

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March Residential Sales

Wisbech Residential Sales

01354 607100

01945 428820

March Residential Lettings

Wisbech Residential Lettings

01354 607105

01945 428825

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