Welcome May I say ‘Hello’ and welcome to this years fantastic March St George’s Fayre. This event is organised by Fenland District Council working together with a dedicated team of Community volunteers. The event receives grant funding from both the Town and District Councils. We should all be grateful for this support as without this financial support we could not stage this exciting event for you. In addition we would like to thank local artist John Abbott for organising and personally sponsoring the Art Competitions. As always you we hope you will find lots to entertain you and your family - whatever your age or background. We like to think there will be something here for everyone! This year - more than ever before, we have a packed programme of activities and entertainments for you to enjoy. We will have two performance stages: the War Memorial area and ‘Georges Stage’ near Iceland. Local performers will be showing you their talents and entertaining the crowds. Do please give them your support - it’s not easy for anyone to get up on a stage in front of people and entertain them. Turn to the centre pages for the Programme of Events. The organisers would also like to thank all the local advertisers and supporters that have made it possible to produce this programme for you - do please tell them you saw their advert. I look forward to speaking to you all at the event and I will be among you in the crowds enjoying the day. The support that March gives to these events is always of the highest standard, so the buzzword is “see you all there” for a great day. Andrew Pugh Mayor of March
St George’s Fayre Parade This year the St George’s Fayre Parade will depart from Bevill’s Place at 10.30 am and parade towards the memorial. There will also be a Scouts Parade which will depart from Elwym Road, behind the Town Hall, at 1.30pm, parading to St peter’s Church for the service at 2.00pm. It will return from the church at 2.45pm, going to the City Road car park. Programme designed and published by Jane Levicki www.paradigmpublishing.co.uk
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20Twenty Productions 20Twenty Productions play an active role in the delivery of the St George’s Fayre event as we organise the entertainment across both staging areas. As well as event management we run creative activities for young people in Fenland. Our mission is to inspire children and young people to make a difference to themselves and their wider community. We do this through performing arts, film, visual arts projects, digital media and social action projects, youth volunteering, event management and we are proud to be the only National Music Hub for the Big Music Project in Cambridgeshire, offering a huge variety of music projects, events and workshops. For more information please visit our website: www.20twentyproductions.co.uk or email katherine@20twentyproductions.co.uk
March Museum If you want to wash your dirty linen in Public - bring it along to March Museum!! March Museum will be open from 10.00am to 5.00pm and will feature ‘A Victorian Washday’ in the front activity area. It is 14 years since this event was last staged so we think it is time to ‘wash our smalls’ again. Come in and try using the posher in the dolly tub or turning the handle on the mangle. Inside the Museum there will be a display commemorating second world war local heroes Ben Gimbert, Jim Hocking and Ken Clifton. The Museum rear yard will have specially open displays and a host of other interesting items to interest and amuse you. We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly local Museum.
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The Performers The Band of 1220 (March) Squadron, Air Training Corps Memorial Stage 10.45am The band is a drum and trumpet unit made up of cadets aged 13-20, who come from March and from the local area. Most have learnt to play an instrument as one of the many varied activities supported by the squadron. These activities include Flying, Gliding, Duke of Edinburgh award, Shooting, Field-craft, leadership, Adventure training, Communications, as well as camps both home and abroad. The squadron parades twice weekly from its Headquarters in Gas Road and has intakes in February and September. Tel: 01354 651788 Email: 1220@aircadets.org Website: http://1220atc.org.uk
Ely & Littleport Riot Memorial Stage 2.00 & 3.10pm
Ely and Littleport Riot is a group of female dancers performing border-style morris dances, many named after Fenland landmarks and notables, such as Henry Crabbe, Padnal and Black Bank. The side is named after a local uprising of 1816. They wear a costume designed to symbolise various aspects of the bread riots: white shirts for the bread that was in short supply; red hankies for the blood shed by those who revolted; black skirts to signify the fenland soil; and waistcoats to express innovation and individuality. The dance group travels nationally and internationally to perform with their own band of musicians, adding dances to their repertoire learned from other morris sides. New members are always welcome, particularly in September, when indoor practices start for the winter’s duration in Ely on Friday nights. Contact Maggie on 01353 615503 for more details.
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John Abbott & Ian Macey Arts & Crafts Fairs & Exhibition Management REGULAR ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRS AT MARCH, CAMBS. & HUNSTANTON, NORFOLK
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The Performers Gifford Georges Stage 2.00pm
Gifford are a feel-good pop, funk and easylistening group consisting of four young talented musicians - singer Brendan Gifford, Luke Palmer on guitar, Adam Whitby on bass and Aaron Birt on drums. The band’s repertoire consists of hits such as Valerie by The Zutons, She Moves In Her Own Way by The Kooks, Get Down On It by Kool and The Gang, Sway by Micheal Buble, Stuck In The Middle With You by Stealers Wheel and more. Luke said: “We just try and play upbeat covers that people know – everything from Elvis and The Beatles, to Daft Punk and Michael Buble. We try to put our own spin on classic and modern songs.”
Gary Jay - Elvis Impersonator Memorial Stage 12.45pm Elvis Presley’s outstanding voice, good looks, and breathtaking performance, endeared him to millions, and never before, or since, has any performer captured the world’s attention in such a way. Gary Jay’s charismatic performance reproduces a “live” Vegas Concert with awesome accuracy, both vocally and characteristically. He has made numerous television appearances and is one of the most highly endorsed and respected tributes to have worked in the UK, continuing to captivate audiences throughout Europe, and receiving stunning reviews from many of Elvis’ closest associates. Gary has appeared alongside many international celebrities, including Elton John, Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey.
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The Performers Misty Jones Georges Stage 12.40pm My name is Misty Jones and I’m a 16 year old singer songwriter. I’m soon to be releasing my new E.P and playing a lot of festivals this year including the Cambridge Rock Festival. Music has always been my passion since I can remember and I hope to make a lifelong career out of it.
Luci Collins Luci is a 23 year old singer from March who studied Musical Theatre in London and Georges Stage 12.00 noon graduated in 2012. She says “I have received many awards for my singing and acting of which I am very proud. I love getting involved in local events, especially with the well known “Dance Mania” which I have been a part of since I was 7 years old. Singing has always been a huge part of my life and I hope you enjoy my set today.” Wild Honey Georges Stage 2.55pm Wild Honey is a Cambridgeshire based Rock, Pop and Blues band. Recently formed in 2012, they have started gigging this year and have been overwhelmed by the great response and feedback received after their shows. Having a number of years of experience behind them, Wild Honey came together easily and didn’t need to spend much time rehearsing. Each member has their individual style, which collectively creates the Wild Honey sound. St.George’s Fayre 2014 www.marchstgeorgesfayre.com
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The Performers Sarah’s Street Style Dance Memorial Stage 1.40pm Sarah’s Street Style Dance is a locally run street dance school that is now going into its sixth year. With three professional elite teams that compete and regularly perform nationally, the school has proven to be a great success and is constantly improving. We have some great talent within Sarah’s Street Style and are currently in the process of expanding to the Wisbech area. For more information on these classes, please contact Sarah at sarah_carter1308@hotmail.com or Brittany on 07810 145449. 20Twenty Productions run three youth theatres March Youth Theatre in March for children aged 6 - 19. These run at Memorial Stage 12.15pm March Town Hall on a Tuesday and Thursday evening. For more information please contact katherine@20twentyproductions.co.uk. This year the youth theatre performances are: Alice in Wonderland by the All Stars cast (aged 11 - 13) May 29 - 31st. Peter Pan by the Double Act cast (aged 6 - 10) June 20 - 22 Mamma Mia by the Boundless cast (aged 14 - 19) July 18 - 20 Tickets available from Panini’s. All performances performed at March Town Hall. For more information visit us at www.20twentyproductions.co.uk
MADAOS Memorial Stage 2.40pm
Award winning MADAOS are a local musical theatre group which also has its very own touring group. We can perform any kind of music to suit the event and are available for charity events, fundraising or private functions. Following the success of Cinderella, we will be back next year for another pantomime! Our take on Aladdin will be performed in early January 2015. For more information, or if you are interesting in joining us, please visit our website www.madaos.org and like us on Facebook to be kept up to date with news and details of forthcoming performances.
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The Performers Dance Mania Memorial Stage 11.35am Established by Lisa Dickinson in March in 1996, Dance Mania is one of the biggest dance schools in East Anglia. A communityspirited school, Dance Mania welcomes people of all ages and abilities – boys and girls - and covers all styles of dance. In addition to regular shows, Dance Mania performs at charity events in the city and plays a big part in the town’s summer festival, Pop in the Park! Interested? Contact Lisa on 07933796485 or email lisa.df@hotmail.co.uk
Burrowmoor School Memorial Stage 11.10am At Burrowmoor School we currently have 3 extra-curricular music groups who are all performing at the St Georges’ Fayre. Our Band is made up of pupils who have instrumental lessons at school so it’s composition varies from year to year; this year we have recorders, oboe, violin, clarinet, tenor horn and trumpet. We now have 2 Choirs – one is open to any Key Stage 2 pupil who would like to sing and the other is a slightly smaller group who have been selected by audition as promising singers. We hope you enjoy our performance as much as we have enjoyed preparing our music.
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Museum open all day
Georges’ Performance stage
Car Park
Toilets
Children’s area with circus skills, climbing walls and activities all day in front of library
Art exhibition plus crafts in the Library 10am - 1pm
Toilets
Grass Area
Nene Parade
Market Place
Town Hall
Parking
March St Georges’s Fayre Event Area with stalls through the Town Centre
Police Station
Library
Hippodrome
Displays at Fossils Galore
Craft Fair in St Peter’s Church Hall
March Society exhibition in ‘Olde Griffin’
Craft Market on Market Place
Art Gallery in Town Hall
Narrow boat display on river plus ‘Fox’s’ Charity Boat Trips
Main Performance Stage beside War Memorial
Street Fun Fair
Car Park
Stalls and Activities throughout the town centre
Broad Street
Programme of Events Georges Stage 11.15
Young Cambridgeshire’s Got Talent Entries
12.00
Luci Collins (Singer)
12.40
Misty Jones (Singer/Guitarist)
1.15
Young Cambridgeshire’s Got Talent Entries
2.00
Gifford (Band)
2.55
Wild Honey (Cover Band)
3.45 Edenstone
Memorial Stage
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10.30
Parade leaves Bevills Place
10.45
Air Training Corps Marching Band
11.00
Official Opening by Mayor of March
11.10
Burrowmoor Primary School Choir & Band
11.35
Dance Mania
12.15
March Youth Theatre
12.45
Gary Jay (Elvis Impersonator)
1.40
Sarah’s Street Style Dance
2.00
Ely & Littleport Riot
2.40
MADAOS (Operatic Society)
3.10
Ely & Littleport Riot (Morris Dancers)
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Programme of Events Library
11.00
11.30 Children’s Fancy Dress Competition: ‘Fairy Tale and Super Hero Characters’ Three Age Range Categories: 1-4 years 5-8 years Storytime 9-12 years Fairy Tales for children aged 3-5 years
11.15
Presentation of Art Competition and Photography Competition Prizes
10.30 - 2.00
Junior Craft Workshop Led by Marion Savill. For children of all ages. This is a drop-in event so spaces will be limited.
12.30
Storytime Dragon Tales for children aged 3-5 years
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times
Library Mound
Duck Race
Uncle Mick’s Magic and Punch & Judy
Starts at the Town Bridge at about 4.05pm.
Circus Skills
See page 22 for details
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Activities & Displays Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Produced in greater numbers than any other British Spitfire combat aircraft before or since the War, 20,341 Spitfires were built in 22 different variants (excluding the navalised Seafire) and the aircraft remained in production for 12 years.
Flypast 1.40pm
Spitfires fought in every operational theatre of the War and remained in RAF front-line service up to 1954. The Spitfire played a major part in achieving ultimate victory in World War Two and truly deserves its place as probably the most successful fighter design ever, and certainly as the most famous and charismatic of all time.
Fox Narrowboats Skippered Boat Trips On board March Adventurer with our qualified skipper Half hour boat trips from March Town Bridge on the Middle Level Navigations 10.30am—4.30pm £3 per person Advance booking accepted - Tel 01354 652770 All proceeds to British Heart Foundation
“In The Mix” - A not to be missed Art Show Staged by Richard Savage, Marian Savill & John Abbott by courtesy of Events at March Town Hall The exhibition will be entitled ‘In the Mix’, with the strap line ‘A not to be missed art show’ and will be staged in the Skoulding Suite at March Town Hall, which is at the heart of the weekend Fayre, with a vibrant market right outside on the Saturday and the main Fayre event on the Sunday. Participation in this event will be by invitation only and is restricted to ‘serious’ professional & semi-professional artists of which many have taken up the invitation.
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Activities & Displays Circus Skills on the Library Mound Party Workshops will be providing Free Circus Fun for the whole family. Try your hands at Juggling and plate spinning, while those more adventures may want to walk a 10ft tight wire challenge or even ride a Unicycle!! Open all day. For more information check out their website. www.partyworkshops.co.uk
Duck Race Starts at the Town Bridge at about 4.05pm. Ducks cost £1.00 per entry and can be purchased on the day from the Scouts’ stall on the Town Bridge. £50 cash prize for the first duck across the line. Raising money for the 1st March Scout Group, Reg. Charity No. 300719
Scouting in March Scouting in the area has been going on now for many, many years. Open to both boys and girls, it offers outdoor challenges, activities and fun for the young people as well as the chance to challenge them and earn badges.
Beavers aged 6 to 8 Scouts aged 10 ½ to 14
Cubs aged 8 to 10 ½ Explorers aged 14 to 18
1st March Meet at 44 Badgeney Rd 2nd March Meet at Mill view (behind Sainsbury’s) For details of these groups, or of groups in other towns or villages in the area please contact John Lattimore on 07837 11 77 60 or lattimorescouting@btinternet.com 22
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Activities & Displays St. Peter’s Church 10.45
Songs of Praise in the Church
Open to anyone who would like to come and sing some favourite hymns
2pm
Scouts St. George’s Day Service
All day Craft Fair
Organised by Fen Crafts
All Day Pig Racing and other games At the front of the Church Provided by the Lions All day
‘St. Peter’s Kitchen’ Providing tea, coffee, soft drinks, sandwiches, cakes, and bacon butties alongside the Lions’ hot dog stall. Come and take the weight off your feet!
FANCY DRESS COMPETITION Dress as your favourite Fairy Tale or Super Hero Character! Come along to the Library on the morning of the Fayre - judging will be at 11.30.
Three Age Range Categories:
1-4 years
5-8 years
9-12 years
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John Abbott sponsored
ART & PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION Open multi-media competition for local artists of all ages. This very popular competition is running again this year with the theme of ‘Art of Flight’. John has extended his sponsorship to include photography as a separate category. The competition has a closing date of Friday 11th April and will be judged a week before the Fayre. The winning entries plus other finalists will be displayed in March Library in the run up to the Fayre, with trophy and prizes presentations on the day. See www.marchstgeorgesfayre.com for more information.
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The March Society www.themarchsociety.org.uk The March Society is a civic society which aims to promote and preserve all that is the best in the man-made and natural environment of March. We aim to promote high standards of planning and architecture; to inform about the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the town; to support the protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest and to uphold civic pride. Our meetings are on the 1st Wednesday of each month: either talks in March Library with speakers on subjects relating to March, or heritage walks. We work with the local authorities and other groups and are involved in Heritage Open Days in March. This year at St Georges Fayre, The March Society will be having a stall with a quiz and photographs of March on display and where residents and visitors can discuss issues regarding March’s strengths and community concerns. In addition there will be two photographic displays in Ye Olde Griffin of March’s Heritage .
Cambridgeshire Self Sufficiency Group Cambridgeshire Self Sufficiency Group was set up with the aim of encouraging people to be more self sufficient. The group meets monthly with interesting speakers and we run workshops on a number of things such as preparing poultry for the table, sausage making, baking and a whole lot more. Come and see us near the library and find out more about us and what the group can do to help you live a more self sufficient lifestyle. Contact Mick Matthews (Chairman) on 01487710641
The Rotary Club of March The Rotary Club of March has been active in March for many years raising money for local and international causes. In 2013 Rotary has provided medical equipment for one of the local surgeries and plans to extend this during 2014. It also supported a number of activities for the youth of our town as well as providing aid relief to the Philippines. One way you can help us is to bring your old newspapers to our collection point in City Road car park on the second Saturday of each month - 9 to 11.30am.
Find us at 2a Rookswood Rd, March Tel: 01354 279261 info@adamstyreandmotcentre.co.uk
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Further details can be obtained from Godfrey Smith - 01354 661481.
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