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‘A swarm of bees in May, is worth a load of hay’ My bees are busy now - I have some that live in the house between the bathroom floor and the kitchen ceiling as well as my three hives. Every year people phone me about swarms or sightings of bees so we have with the help of a local bee keeping club, the Fenland Bee Keepers, compiled some information about what to do if you have a swarm of bees - the first thing being, don’t panic! Not all bees are honey bees and it is only the honey bees that live together in large colonies so its important to identify what bees you have. Honey bees can and do sting so take care but they don’t tend to be aggressive unless there is interaction so if you keep your distance and make the necessary phone calls, you should be reasonably safe. Losing a catWe have had the horrible experience of losing one of our much loved cats and the support offered from various face book groups has been wonderful. I am devastated that we have been unable to find her. I hand reared her and she is now 14 years and she’s not a cat that wanders from our premises. I can’t imagine what could have happened to her and the uncertainty makes it far worse. But I do want to say a big thank you to all the people who have facebooked or emailed and I know that we have done the best we can to find her and I haven’t quite give up hope that we will. I have put a photo on this page too. And finally, It really is almost summer so enjoy the warmer weather and the blossom - and here’s two dates in May you might not know - 20th May – St Ethelbert’s day – King of the East Angles.29th Oak Apple Day or Restoration Day The anniversary of Charles 11’s triumphant entry into London in 1660.And did you know Jane Stuart who was at Court in the Restoration and is believed to be the daughter of James 11 of England is actually buried at the Friends Meeting House in Wisbech? We really do live in wonderful area rich in historical surprises. If you want somewhere to visit this summer why not have a look at the Cambridgeshire Fens Tourism site - : www.visitcambridgeshirefens.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/visitcambridgeshirefens.orgTwitter: https://twitter.com/@CambridgeshireF

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A key priority in Parliament has been fixing the unfair schools funding system left by the last government, which saw money diverted towards cities at the expense of shire counties. It is therefore great news that per pupil funding in Cambridgeshire will increase by 7%, the biggest increase for any county in the country, after intense lobbying from Cambridgeshire MPs, schools, and parents. This is an important boost to our local schools and will help heads, governors and teachers to more fully unlock the brilliant potential of local students and although more still needs to be done it is a brilliant start. We must now work to ensure that this is not reversed when the funding is next assessed in 2016.

I enjoyed joining residents at Bradshaw Court in March to present certificates to those who had completed the bite sized computer course, ‘Learn My Way’, which helps older people get online and teaches them new skills. It also aims to reduce social isolation by encouraging them to learn together and by enabling them to communicate digitally with their friends and family. I even took on residents in an iPad air hockey tournament, which was great fun. Congratulations to all involved. It is schemes like these which show that, with the right training, anyone can reap the advantages of using the internet, which is particularly important in rural areas such as ours. The success of the scheme is a testament to the hard work of the learners and organisations involved and will allow residents to take full advantage of the superfast broadband being rolled out across Cambridgeshire. I recently held a flooding summit which brought together key players in water management in the

Fens. The very productive meeting drew out a number of key priorities for Fenland, namely around the importance of maintenance work on our flood defences, strengthening ties between the Environment Agency and Internal Drainage Boards, and how we can ensure that Fenland receives adequate funding to deal with any flooding. I look forward to updating residents in the coming weeks. I was delighted to welcome David Sparkes, Chief Executive of British Swimming, to Fenland for a meeting on swimming funding and the opportunities there could be for Fenland. The two-hour meeting held at March Library was attended by representatives from the March Marlins and other local swimming clubs. The meeting follows on from concerns raised by March Marlins, who are looking to increase their pool time. I’m delighted that David has agreed to support the March Marlins to help them look at alternative solutions for their need for more water time. In Parliament I was pleased to see the Government agree to increase the level of compensation available for Mesothelioma victims from 75% to 80%, a move which I had called for along with a number of colleagues, and voted against the government when they initially offered the lesser amount. To find out more about my work in Parliament and campaigns locally, or to let me know your views, please visit my website at www.stevebarclay.net. Alternatively you can follow me on twitter at @stevebarclaymp or like me on facebook at www.facebook.com/stevebarclaymp.

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Up until this season, the town of March had not produced a ladies football team for 3 years with lots of the local players having to travel to Chatteris, Wisbech and further afield to play for Fen teams. That changed in May 13 when March Town decided to advertise for players to attend 6 taster sessions at Neale Wade and the GER Stadium. The initial interest and enthusiasm was such that the sessions continued through the summer and a team was entered in the S Tech League. The team has steadily progressed and now consists of a squad of 20 players, a mixture of previous Estover Park U16 players, players who have come out of retirement and from folded teams. The blend has worked very well with the Hares winning 7, drawing 2 and losing 5 of their opening games. In a cup Quarter Final in the Cambs Invitation Cup, the Hares narrowly lost, in extra time, to Fulbourn Bluebirds (a team that had only lost once this season). The team have put a good run together and were unlucky to not beat high flying Wisbech St Marys amongst a five game unbeaten streak. Manager Gary Davis said ‘Not surprisingly, we have had a couple of heavy defeats in the early games as we tried to get the tactics and formation right but the team have settled down. I also have a few players on the fringe of getting a starting position and although a headache for me, it’s a good place to be in. We have a couple of tough games coming up and it will be a good test, but the ladies are an excellent

bunch, who are fully committed and proud to represent their town’s team.’ As well as a team in the S Tech League, March Town are also supporting an Cambs FA initiative of the Sunday Night Flexi League (five a side competition). This has also proved popular with the team, having gained a respectable 3-3 draw against strong opponents, Huntingdon Town. Sponsorship has been first class with kit supplied by Once Upon A Cake, tracksuit tops by Jaks Graphics and rainjackets by the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. This is much appreciated by all connected with March Town United, as the foundation is laid to ensure that the town maintains a ladies team for many seasons to come.



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In partnership with Ely Foodbank, who come under the Trussell Trust, a Foodbank has been opened in March. The Foodbank currently distributes food to local people in crisis on Tuesdays (1-2.30pm) from Powerhouse Church. Clients need to obtain a voucher before collecting food. People can donate food at collection points in Sainsbury and Iceland stores. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with Foodbank in any way. please contact Barbara Taylor at [email protected]

Fenland District CouncilFenland Hall County Rd, March, Cambridgeshire PE15 8NQ. 01354 654321 For Police ring 101 non emergency number or 999 if crime is active. Doctor’s surgery:Cornerstone Practice 01354 606300 26 Elwyn Road, MarchMercheford House 01354 656841 28 Elwyn Road, March The Riverside Practice 01354 66192222 Marylebone Road, MarchDoddington Medical Centre 01354 740311

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Help I have a swarm of bees!For those who are online the most convenient method is to go to the swarm collection page of the BBKA website and insert their postcode. This will give contact details for the nearest collectors, listed in order of distance. For those who prefer to use the phone I always suggest Fenland DC as they hold lists of local beekeepers and will provide phone numbers to the enquirer. There is also a list of swarm collectors and what to do on http://www.huntsbka.org.uk. The swarm co-ordinator who will pass it on to other beekeepers in the area is

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Poppies sown in support of WW1 centenary campaign “We are getting wonderful support from local groups for the campaign, which we hope will also highlight the amazing work that the Royal British Legion continues to do to help the whole Armed Forces community.” Bryan Jones MBE, the county secretary for Cambridgeshire Royal British Legion, said: “I’d like to thank Fenland District Council and its towns and villages for wholeheartedly supporting this campaign. “I look forward to seeing the red poppy whilst travelling around Fenland. It will be a reminder to me that we and our beneficiaries have the support of many throughout the district.”

Poppies will be springing up all over Fenland this summer as community groups join with Fenland District Council to support a nationwide campaign in memory of those who died in the First World War 100 years ago. Thousands of the symbolic red flowers, some mixed with other wildflowers, are being sown in towns and villages across the district. They will bloom from mid-summer into autumn. Numerous groups are working with the council to support the Royal British Legion's Centenary Poppy campaign by sowing the seeds. They include Street Pride, In Bloom and Friends groups from Benwick, Chatteris, Leverington, Manea, March, Parson Drove, Waterlees, Wisbech and Whittlesey. Areas in Whittlesey where seed has already been sown include Park Lane School, the barrels by the war memorial and the Manor Field. Other parts of the district where it has been scattered include Eastwood cemetery in March, Wisbech Park and Church Meadow in Chatteris. The biggest single area will be by the Boathouse in Wisbech, where flowers will carpet an expanse of more than an acre. The Landscape Group, FDC’s grounds maintenance contractor, is helping with spraying off weeds in certain areas and rotovating where required. Councillor Peter Murphy, FDC’s Cabinet member responsible for the environment, said: “Everyone in this country recognises the poppy as the great symbol of remembrance, so in this First World War centenary year this is a brilliant way of commemorating all those who lost their lives then.

Swarming bees are at their most docile and will rarely sting bystanders. However, it's sensible to avoid going too close to a cluster and to keep children and animals at a safe distance. DON'T be tempted to move the bees yourself or use insecticides as this may upset the bees and make them aggressive Bumble bees are best left alone. They are very docile and even if they have made a nest in a house roof or wall they will die in the autumn and will not return next year. Practically everyone who has consulted me about bumble bees over the past 10 yrs or so has decided to

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Spring is an exciting time of the year for wildlife on the Ouse Washes. If you’ve never made it to this local nature reserve before, do come and experience its many sights and sounds for yourself. Birds in their hundreds are now preparing to breed and raise their families. Amongst them are hundreds of lapwings, snipe and redshanks, along with mallards, gadwalls, shovelers, tufted ducks, shelducks and mute swans. The air is alive with their courtship displays and calls - listen out for drumming snipe or watch the lapwing’s dramatic tumbling display. Some creatures you may spot will have spent the winter in a very different landscape. Garganeys, for example, are unusual ducks which migrate to Africa for winter. When they return here in early spring, they can be seen dabbling for food on the floods or snoozing on the banks. Look out too for the first hairy dragonflies patrolling the rivers, or count how many butterflies there are flitting along the paths. The reserve is home to many different kinds of creatures, and with 10 birdwatching hides you can have seat and enjoy taking in the view in comfort.

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PensionsSignificant changes and simplification have been made for people in ‘defined-contribution’ schemes. Some changes have already taken place with others proposed for April 2015. In the past, pensioners had access to 25% of the fund value as a tax free lump sum; the remainder had to provide a regular guaranteed income. The relaxation offers the opportunity to take the entire remaining fund (subject to tax), some people already have a plan for such a situation – others might need help to choose. Although, it will not be necessary to choose an annuity, it might still be the best choice depending on a variety of factors. It is important to choose wisely, as many choices once made cannot be changed later. Those with very large pension funds may suffer from certain reduced allowances. If you are concerned by this or might be in future, get your planning in early and speak to an independent financial adviser quickly.

New Individual Savings Accounts (NISA)From 1st July 2014, the personal allowance for tax efficient savings will increase to £15,000 and greater flexibility in the use of underlying investments also come into play. There are age limits for certain types of investments – again take advice before becoming fully engaged.

Income TaxPersonal allowances increase to £10,000 for tax year 2014/15. For savings income, the starting rate of 10% has been increased to £2,880 for 2014/15 and will be 0% for the first £5,000 from the following year. This is an allowance that, in my opinion, is under utilised by many.

Corporation TaxThis reduces to 21% for 2014/15 with plans to eventually reduce to 20%. This is particularly good news for business owners.

Inheritance Tax (IHT)No change here, just £325,000 per individual before 40% applies to many residual estates. In many cases IHT can be significantly reduced or even eliminated through adherence to good advice. To my mind, IHT can almost be classed as a voluntary tax; if you or someone you know might be affected – ask for advice from a qualified professional.

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They are lessons that the young children will never forget - and they'll help to keep them safe from all sorts of danger. Last month more than 500 primary school children from 14 schools in and around March, Chatteris and Whittlesey took part in a series of Safety Zone events. The Safety Zone is a Fenland Community Safety Partnership project, organised by Fenland District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council with help from the police, fire service, and Circle Roddons. It is an entertaining but effective way of getting key safety messages across to young people on everything from avoiding the dangers of the internet to road safety, looking after the environment and what they can and can't buy in shops. Councillor David Oliver, FDC's Cabinet member responsible for community safety, stressed the scheme's value after visiting one of last month's events. He joined children from Burrowmoor School at the fire station in March as they played Get Home Safely, a board game highlighting different kinds of danger and antisocial behaviour and their possible consequences. He also took part in a dramatic exercise showing what to do in the event of a fire. Cllr Oliver said: "These were serious lessons but it was obvious that the children had great fun as well. That makes it much more likely that the messages sink in and not only that - it means they will probably pass them on to their parents, too."

Another Safety Zone series will be held for schools in the Wisbech area from June 30-July 4.


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1st-7th Constructing the Past, Ancient Fen Crafts and Engineering at March MuseumConstructing the Past looks at the history of the Fens from an archaeological perspective. It focuses on our ancestors’ feats of engineering such as the planning and construction of the impressive array of churches and abbeys that the area boasts. For more information call T: 01354 655300

4th Fossil Hunting with Fossils Galore at Kings DykeJoin Fossils Galore on their Fossil Hunting Trip at Fossils Galore something has survived, waiting for you to discover! Please call 01354 278 089 for more information.

5th Wetland Safari Event. Explore the diversity of wildlife at Welney Wetland Centre Safari events, become an adventurer with a host of activities. For more please call T: 01353 860711

5th,12th, 19th and 26th Chatteris Town Bowls Club ‘Monday Drives’ - sociable roll-up sessions commencing at 2.15pm (until 5.00pm’ish) for bowlers of all standards and ages. Beginners welcome.Green charges - £1.50 for members, £2.00 non-members (including refreshments) For more information please call T: 01354 693463

7th March Society Renaissance and ConservationCouncillor Simon King. Fenland District Council’s portfolio holder responsible for Renaissance and Conservation will talk about the progress in tackling dilapidated properties.March Library [email protected]

7th – March Street Pride - Planting up of troughs, hanging baskets and planters, Meet 1.30pm at Delflands Nurseries. For more information please contact Fenland District Council Street Pride Co-ordinator on 01354 654321

9th The History of the Path Finder Force (PFF) TalkMarch and District Museum Society host a talk by Kevin Davey ‘The History of the Path Finder Force (PFF)’. Kevin is a very experienced, excellent speaker on the Elite Squadron. Held in St Peter’s Church Hall, High Street, March

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10th An Evening of Music with Amit YahavThe award winning Pianist Amit Yahav is playing pieces by Chopin, Schuman and Bach at St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church, Chatteris from 7pm. To pre book £10 tickets call 01354 669104 or 692009. Tickets are also available on the door £12, student and under 16 free.

10th - Friends of March Railway Station Work Party, 10am. March Street Pride Work Party, Meet 10am at George Campbell Leisure Centre

11th The Ely & District Wildfowler’s Charity Gundog Tests. This years event will be held at Frank’s Farm, nr March, Cambridgeshire. The test comprises of an Open and Novice run off. For more information call Derek Robinson on 07923 919202

11th Guided Walk around Gault WoodA FREE seasonal guided walk with the wardens, meet in the car park. For more information call T: 01354 656207

12th March Therapeutic Art Group 10.30am - 12 noon Town Hall March £2.00 which covers materials. Theme for the month ‘Music and Dance’ All very welcome [email protected] 07961 546201

15th Chatteris Craft and Lace “Flower Brooch”Chatteris Craft and Lace Group meeting at 7pm at the King Edward Centre, Chatteris. For more information call Jenny Furlong on 01354 692 801

15th-16th-17th The Anglian Players present Hi-De-Hi!, an adaptation of the original television series by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, at the March Community Centre, Station Road, March at 7:30pm each night.

17th & 18th Chatteris Airfield Open WeekendCome and see the aircraft and meet the pilots at your local flying club, and find out what’s involved in learning to fly, trial flight vouchers available all weekend at Chatteris Airfield. Call Mike on: 07710330382 Or call Katie on: 07879779280

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Commumity Courses in March at March FE – call for a full list or phone 01354 653148

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March Rainbow Savers (a new credit union) will be open at the Fenland@yourservice shop, Broad Street, each Wednesday, 10am - 2pm. For more info call Ross McGivern on 01354 654321 or email [email protected]

Monday 7pm Fitness Bootcamp Westwood school.6 week course and pay as you go. Monday 8pm Toning class Westwood school. 2 week course and pay as you go. Thursday 7pm Pilates Neale wade school. Friday 7pm Fitness Bootcamp Neale wade school. 6 week course and pay as you go.Contact 07793942893 [email protected] and website www.finessept.co.uk

March Youth Club 10 to 14 Year olds Every Wednesday 6.30pm to 8.00pmTrinity Hall, High Road, March (down the side of the Trinity Church). Contact: Debbie Hamilton - Young Peoples worker on 07500100463 or 01354 750355

Kings DykeJoin Fossils Galore on their Fossil Hunting Trip at Fossils Galore something has survived, waiting for you to discover! Please call 01354 278 089 for more information.

24th March Street Pride Work Party, Meet 10am at George Campbell Leisure Centre. For more information please contact Fenland District Council Street Pride Co-ordinator on 01354 654321

25th Oliver Cromwell Charity and Produce MarketHigh St, March PE15 9LH. 01354 602890

26th Wetland Safari Event. Explore the diversity of wildlife at Welney Wetland Centre Safari events, become an adventurer with a host of activities. For more information call T: 01353 860711

30th March Youth Theatre presents Alice In Wonderland. 2.30pm and 7.30pm performances, tickets £6.00 available from Panini’s or call 01354 652769

31st March Youth Theatre presents Alice In Wonderland. 2.30pm and 7.30pm performances, tickets £6.00 available from Panini’s or call 01354 652769


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This book has been put together by the Admin Team of the March, Cambridgeshire, UK History Group on Facebook. It is a collection of their favourite photographs and memories which have been shared amongst their group. This book is about the town and people of March BY the people of March. Any profit made will be ploughed back into promoting the History Group at annual functions, such as St George’s Day and March Carnival, and they are also raising funds to provide plaques for places of historical significance within March. The book is Compiled by Admin members: Darren Hankins, Susan Edgooose, Fiona Davis, Tracey Dickerson, Andy Towning, Kevin Harris, Gail Pollington Arnold, David Warner & Sue Beer You can buy the book at the Acre Attic priced £10. The Acre Attic is open Tue to Sat 9-4


|Event diary: May 2014 2nd Live Music – Although it may not be booked yet, as Fenland’s Premier Live Music Venue, you can count on us to provide you with the best in musical entertainment, every weekend. If you like live music, Georges should be your first stop on any night out!3rd Sidewynder – Sidewynder is a female fronted band based in Peterborough, and on Saturday 3rd May, they are coming to The Georges. An experienced band formed in 2011, with a wide range of musical influences, Sidewynder will bring big stadium rock to Georges.9th Karaoke Finals – It’s the big day! The decider of the true karaoke champion at Georges. It’s all in it to win it now, especially with a £50 bar tab free for the winner, this will be fiercely fought, and a true spectacle to watch. 10th Beerbelly – Beerbelly makes a big noise. Continuously gigging around Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas, but don’t be surprised if you run into them playing a show as far away as Spain! From acoustic ballads to all out rock and roll, Beerbelly will be sure to play a favourite!16th Mind The Gap – Mind The Gap really pay tribute to the legends of rock. Well known and loved within the local biker scene, opening various events and biker rallies across the county. The band works very hard to create energetic shows, and will be sure to rock your world.17th Double Shot – A three piece band based in Cambridgeshire, Double shot really are a band to take a shot on! With members playing gigs as large as 25,000 people, there’s no lack of confidence in this band. Make sure you come down to The Georges to check out this gem.23rd Eddie Manson & The Disciples – Based in Huntingdon, Eddie Manson & The Disciples are a band that really bring the Blues to Cambridgeshire. A four piece band who aim to bring the boogie to every gig they play, if you like the blues, this band is for you! Supporting the MAGPAS Air Ambulance, and with plenty of local bands in support, we’ll be jammin’ for a cause!24th Out of Order – Out of Order are a band that love classical rock. All locally born and bred, Out of order will take you back in time with its skilful playing, and melodic sound. Perfect for requests, whether it’s Blitzkrieg Bop that you want to listen to, or something more along the lines of Bryan Adams. 30th Bondy – Bondy is a local Singer/Songwriter, and a resident performer at Georges. He’s been performing in and around Fenland for 14 years, and there are no signs of him slowing down! He lives and breathes entertaining his audience, so if you want an intimate night with a strong performer, then make sure you’re at Georges on Friday 30th.31st Soulweaver – Possibly the mostly highly regarded band to ever play at The Georges, Soulweaver are critically acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic. With a variety of accolades, and regularly reaching the top ten in Reverb Nation’s UK rock charts, Soulweaver are guaranteed to blow your mind

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Events at Georges, March

Every Monday • FenLenz - Photography Group meet at Georges the last Monday of every month at 7pm. A friendly group of people interested in photography, everybody is welcome.• March Pool & Darts Hospitality Meeting at GeorgesSecond Monday• 10.30 – 12 noon - Therapeutic Art Group, Express Yourself. The Town Hall, March. Lesley Cuthbert 07540 703645 Holly Trundle 01354 610592. Everyone welcome – complete beginners upwards!Last Monday of the month• Camera Club at GeorgesEvery Tuesday • Westwood Junior School Zumba 7pm Pay as you goFirst Tuesday of the month• Folk Club at GeorgesEvery Wednesday • Rugby Training 7pm at March Rugby Club – Training is free• March Dog Training Club at March FE Centre• Outdoor lawn bowls club (behind BRAZA club Elm road next to the station). Every Wednesday between 1pm - 4pm all welcome. Contact Lee 01354 659296 or Pat 01354 652952.Every Thursday • 19.45-20.30 Armegeddon Circuit Training £6.00 payg or pre -booking on line • March Town Hockey Club 19.30 -20.30 at Neale Wade all levels welcome 13 plus age.Every Friday • Ballroom Dancing for Improvers 19:30-20:30.and Ballroom Dancing for Beginners 20:30-21:30. Both at - The Allgood School of Dancing Doddington Village Hall, Benwick Road, Doddington, PE15 0TGEvery Sunday • Georges Open Jam3rd Monday of the month • Now 4 Knitting 14.00 Free March Library 0345 045 52252nd Tuesday of the month • Woman's Section of the Royal British Legion meet at the March RBL Club at 7.30pm3rd Wednesday of the month • Folk Night March RBLFirst Saturday of the month• 10am- 12 noon Over 18s Carry out manual work in Gault Wood such as tree trimming, hedge cutting.

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ay is the month traditionally dedicated to Mary. May Day is an ancient spring festival and traditionally a public holiday celebrated with Maypole dancing and the crowning of a May Queen. In Cambridgeshire villages girls dressed dolls and were given money or sweets. Children in Ramsey in the late 19th century had a May garland in the shape of a doll which was pegged to a line between two tall posts. Children threw sawdust balls which their mothers had made, trying to make the doll turn over the line. In the evening games of tag were played.(1) It was believed in the Fens around Ely and Littleport that anyone out early on May Day morning would meet the ghosts of everyone who had drowned in the Fen waterways. Lightermen carrying good on the barges between Kings Lynn and Cambridge kept their boats tied up on May Day. Fen women gathered dandelions on May Day morning as those picked that day were said to make the best wine. The peat-fire which had been burning in the parlour all winter was allowed to go out on May Day morning. The hearth was cleaned and whitened and the room closed for the summer, except for special occasions such as a wedding or funeral, or the chapel preacher coming to tea.(2) Empire Day, later Commonwealth Day, was celebrated initially on May 24th 1902 on the birthday of the late Queen Victoria. Cambridgeshire schoolchildren annually sang

patriotic songs and acted in plays and sometimes were given half a day’s holiday. A public meeting in March Public hall on May 9th 1911 to discuss the best means of celebrating the Coronation of King George V on June 22nd was read a letter from Rev Peyton suggesting that ‘the children should have something to look back on and the aged poor should have something to make them glad’. Mr Collingwood said they should endeavour to make history for March for years to come and Mr Golden suggested that a drinking fountain be erected as a permanent memorial. The meeting decided ‘That the children be fed, and the aged poor be looked after in some way’ and that a permanent memorial should be erected. They would be paid for by public subscription. Mr Golden suggested that subscriptions should be as low as possible. ‘Let everyone subscribe a penny if they like. They would take an interest in it then’. Members of the council and several members of the audience made promises of a total of over £80. (3)

1) Marshall Sybil,1967, Fenland Chronicle: recollections of William Henry and Kate Mary Edwards, collected and edited by their daughter, Cambridge University Press , p204. 2) Porter Enid, 1969 Cambridgeshire Customs and Folklore, Routledge & Kegan Paul PLC London pp.111-114..3) The March Advertiser, Cambridgeshire and Isle of Ely County Press May 17th 1911. http://www.themarchsociety.org.uk/msocmain.php?page=fountain

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Sir Graham Bright a former MP, who between 1990 and 1994 worked as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Sir John Major, was elected as the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Cambridgeshire on November 15, 2012.Taking time out from his busy schedule, Sir Graham spoke to Discovering March about the role of a PCC and the work he has been doing since he took office. Q. Why did you want to become a PCC?It was an entirely new role that I saw as an enormous challenge. I thought the idea of Police and Crime Commissioners was a good one and I wanted to make it work. I also feel my experience in local and national government has provided me with the skills to do the job. Q. Can you outline the scope of your role as PCC and what powers you have? I control the budget, and I write the Police and Crime Plan. The Police and Crime Plan reflects what local communities can expect from the Police. I am not part of the Police, I hold the

Police to account on behalf of the public.With my Crime Commissioner hat on I work to help prevent and reduce crime. I’ve been doing a lot of work around troubled families and in particular with youngsters to keep them out of trouble and thereby reducing crime. Q. Since you became PCC what policing initiatives have you put in place and how effective have they been? We are making the police run more like a business by ironing out waste and making the whole operation more efficient. I’ve also invested in Neighbourhood Watch by launching an improved version of eCops which is an email alert service where you can register your email address and postcode, once you’ve done so you will start to receive alerts of what crimes are happening near you. This enables Neighbourhood Watch and members of the Police to talk directly to the people they need to, when they need to. I provided the funding for this system to allow Neighbourhood Watch and the police to

Sir Graham shaking hands with Simon Parr,chief constable for Cambridgeshire Police


communicate more effectively with communities to both tackle and prevent crime. I want new and innovative ways to free up police time and this system does just that by reducing time spent on administration. What people might not recognise, but is actually enormously important, is that I have people working in partnership across Cambridgeshire getting all of the partners and local authorities in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to work together. I’ve funded a piece of software called ECINs which enables partner agencies to manage a range of community and social issues, enabling them to ‘manage’ victims, offenders and vulnerable people on one secure system, maximising partnership work. In December I held an Alcohol summit bringing together all of the agencies who can work to tackle alcohol misuse together to find out what everyone is doing to address the issue, and to ensure we pool our resources together and work in partnership so we don’t waste time duplicating things and are working to a common goal ensuring that there are no missing links. In June I’m doing something similar to tackle mental health in conjunction with the NHS, where we will bring together people to look at what action is needed to provide efficient and effective delivery and provision of mental health services for people in crisis in Cambridgeshire. I’m looking at how people can contact the Police. I’m aware that there have been issues using the non-emergency 101 number and I’m working with the Chief Constable to make sure that this issue is addressed. I’m also about to launch a pilot in Sainsbury’s in Peterborough where there is a Police Contact Point in store, everyone goes food shopping and soon they’ll be able to raise any issues or concerns with their local police team as they do their shopping. Q. In December you signed an agreement to share resources with Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Constabularies, can you explain the terms and benefits of the agreement?Ultimately we wish to reduce costs and give an improved service. The Major Crime Unit which is a collaborated unit between Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire worked on the recent triple murder case in Peterborough (Joanne Dennehy) and it was a result of the hard work of this collaborated unit that a conviction

was brought. I think this demonstrates just one of the successes showing how collaboration of the forces has already benefitted Cambridgeshire. Q. How often do meet with the public and give them the chance to put their questions and concerns to you? I hold street surgeries during the summer months where I will go to public places across Cambridgeshire and engage with members of the public. I also hold regular surgeries throughout the year across Cambridgeshire, including here in March at the One Stop Shop where members of the public can speak to me and have their say. I also meet members of the public when I go about my day to day business and am always keen to hear what people have to say. I have also employed Nicola Fenton as my Outreach Worker, she covers Peterborough and Fenland and is my eyes and ears and makes sure I hear what people in the North of the County are saying. Q. What is your PCC salary?£70,000 Q. What did you make of the infamously low voter turn-out at the PCC elections, which was less than %15 in Cambridgeshire and why do you think so few people voted? I think this was because the election was held in November rather than alongside the County Council elections, which will be the case in future. Furthermore because we didn’t have the Freepost which you get with General Elections this would have meant that every household would have been informed about it. Q. Have you ever been to March? If so what did you think of your visit(s)? I’ve been to March on many occasions as part of my politician’s role, and I’ve also been involved in local elections taking place there. I hold my Police and Crime Commissioner Surgeries there, at the One Stop Shop. I like March; I think it has enormous character. It’s not as frantic as other places and I like all of the independent shops that March has.

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St Mary’s Church, WestreaOur Lady of Good Counsel (Roman Catholic Church)Fenland Community ChurchUsually meet at the Scout Hall behind Sainsbury’s Supermarketwww.fcc.uk.netPower House Church City Road, March www.powerhousechurchmarch.org.uk Jim McIntyre 01354 653060

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March Chess Club - RBL, West End – Every Tuesday eveningMarch and District Model Railway Club - RBL, West End – Every Wednesday eveningThe March SocietyMarch Library – First Wednesday of the month. www.themarchsociety.org.uk [email protected] Camera ClubBritish Red Cross Hall, Robin-goodfellowes Lane. www.march-cameraclub.org.ukMarch and District Museum, So-ciety - High Street, March www.marchmuseum.co.uk Open every Wed and Sat 10.30am to 3.30pmFenland Farm Machinery ClubMarch Conservative Club, Creek Road March. First Thursday of month October to March. Fable, Tales and Folklore – Fen-land. Venues throughout March and Fenland Craft Club MarchMarwick Centre, Marwick Road including Mend and Make.Wisbech Riding ClubRegular Meetings at Sovereign Quarter Horses, March www.wisbechridingclub.co.ukMarch and District Amateur Operatic Society (MADAOS)Meet every Tues 7.30pm and Thurs 8.00pm at MYCC building in March. New members welcome. [email protected] Whist Drive Every Monday at 2.00 pm in Methodist Church HallMarch Senior Citizens’ Club Every Tuesday 2.00pm.to 3.45pm at the United Services Club.March Whist Drive Friday at 2.30pm at The United Services ClubDoddington Whist Drive held every Monday at 2.00 pm in Meth-odist Church HallMarch Brass 2000 meet at the Roman Catholic Church Hall, St Johns Road, March every Monday. Beginner’s 5.45 - 6.45pm. Main band 7 - 9.00pm.WEA – short courses. March Con-servative Club, Creek Road.Cambridgeshire Supernatural Investigators - Based in Chatteris

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CharitiesRoyal British Legion ClubRookswood Road, West End, March March & Chatteris Talking Newspaper AssociationRiverside Studio, Town Hall, Market Place March. Volunteers welcomed.RSPCA Cambridgeshire Mid East Branch37-39 High Street, MarchMarch Rotary ClubMarch Conservative Club – Mondays at 7.30pm Drinksense – Fenland20a Deerfield Road, March. March Lions ClubOliver Cromwell Hotel, High Street.Breathe Easy Fenland (part of the Brit-ish Lung Foundation’s support network) Meets at St.Peters Church, March, first Thursday of each month at 2p.m. New members welcome at 1.45: just come along.1st March Scout Troop www.1stMarchScouts.org.uk Gavin Philpott 07971 810 352 [email protected]

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St Wendreda’s ChurchWimblington Road, MarchTrinity Church (Methodist/United Reformed) High Street Marchcontact tel 01354 653166St Peter’s Church High Street March St John’s Church Station Road, MarchProvidence Baptist Church Burrowmoor Road, MarchJonathan Stevens(Pastor, Providence Baptist Church)March Evangelical FellowshipUpwell Road, MarchCentenary BaptistSt. Johns Road, March

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All Saints Interchurch Primary SchoolCounty Road, March 01354 659000Burrowmoor Primary SchoolBurromoor Road, March 01354 652330Cavalry Primary SchoolCavalry Drive, March 01354 652814Maple Grove Infant SchoolMaple Grove, March 01354 653337The Neale-Wade Academy Wimblington Rd, March 01354 606000 Thomas Eaton SchoolWimblington. 01354 740392Westwood Community Junior SchoolMaple Grove, March 01354 653033

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Friends of West End Park meet every 3 months at Room 7, Council Offices, County Road, March.Please email [email protected] Players Amateur dramatics group (over 18s only). Meet most Tues-days and Thursdays at March Commu-nity Centre, Station Road at 7:30pm. [email protected] Branch Royal Naval Associa-tion 18:00 hrs 2nd Thursday every month Conservative Club Creek Road March Phone 01945 860683.

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Youth 20TwentyProductions Skoulding Suite, March Town Hall Arts oppor-tunities for young people in Fenland.PlayRight Theatre CompanySt Peters Church Hall, High Street. Term-time theatre group and holiday clubs.Fenland All Starz Cheerleading SquadSt John’s Church Hall, Station Road. Boys and girls welcomeYoung People MarchCity Road, March 01354 650645 www.ypm.org.uk Also includes Fen-zone Youth Council1220(March) Squadron ATCHeadquarters Building, Gas Road, March. 01354 651788. [email protected] www.1220atc.org.uk Estover Girls Under 11’sBurrowmoor School 01354 661437Fun United For young people 10-19 with additional needs, every Tuesday 7-9pm. FACET, Marwick Centre, Marwick Rd, March, PE15 8PH. Contact Papworth Trust on 0800 952 5000 or email [email protected].

GER Sports and Social Club home of Cambridge County darts, also outdoor bowls club. Robingoodfellow-es Lane, March. www.germarch.co.ukGeorge Campbell Leisure Centre,City Road, March. www.fenland.gov.uk/leisure/leisure-centre/george-campbellMarch Town United F.C.Robingoodfellowes Lane, Marchwww.pitchero.com/clubs/marchtownunitedMarch Cycling Club We are seeking to recruit more cyclists of any ability and age. Con-tact 07789548350 or visithttps://www.facebook.com/Mcc-MarchCyclingClub twitter @fennsCCMarch Town Cricket ClubThe Avenue Sports GroundBurrowmoor Road, MarchPE15 9RS. Tel.01354-652029www.marchtowncricket.comMarch Squash & Racket Ball ClubThe Avenue Sports GroundBurrowmoor Road, MarchPE15 9RS. www.marchsquashclub.org.ukMarch Town Bowls ClubThe Avenue Sports GroundBurrowmoor Road, March, PE15 9NYMarch Town Hockey ClubThe Avenue Sports GroundBurrowmoor Road, March PE15 9RS. Senior training on Thursdays at 7.30pm, and junior training is on Tues-days at 7pm. Contact 01354 740199. Estover Playing Field Estover Playing Field Association – football pitches available for hire. Open to all. Tel. 01354 65340 March Golf ClubGrange Road, March, PE15 0YH01354 652364 www.marchgolfclub.co.ukMarch Conservative Bowls ClubCreek Road, March PE15 8RD07833932083March Badminton Club Venue Neale Wade Sports Centre Club Nights Tuesdays Contact 01354655363 or www.marchbadmintonclub.org.ukMarch Rangers Youth F.C. Elm Road Sports ground (formerly the Braza field). We are an FA Charter Standard Youth Club and welcome boys and girls.Ladybirds Netball Club March based Netball club, training is at Neale Wade Mondays 7-8pm. Contact 07730601893 or visit www.facebook.com/LadybirdsNetballClub

Sportwww.facebook.com/Cambridgesh-ireSupernaturalInvestigatorsWork Club at March Library - every Thurs 10-12 noon Chris-sie 07771778124 or Sue 01354 754764. www.cambridgeshire.gove.uk/jobs/adultcareersMarch Twinning Association www.mta.btck.co.uk 01354 654699Silver Circle a club for the over 55’s Meet Monday at the United Services Club, Deerfield Road, March. 2 for 2.30p.m. start for an afternoon of various games. Tea and coffee and provided.Cambridgeshire Family History Society March BranchMarch Library, City Road – First Tuesday of the monthMiddle Level Watermans Clubwww.middlelevelwatermensclub.com/March Flower ClubDemonstrations and refreshments. Meet every second Tuesday of the month except January and August. Doors open 6.30 for 7.0pm start at Trinity Church Hall. June Dempsey secretary 01345 650963Friends of March railway stationMeetings every 2 months in The room under the footbridge stairs Platform 1 March railway station at 6.30pm. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] March Rotary Club held at March Conservative Club, 14 Creek Road, March PE15 8RD at 7.30pm every Monday (except Bank Holidays), Web-site: http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=489March Cruising Club headquar-ters March RBL Club, 27 West End river cruises, rallies and social events. Slipway/winch available to members. www.marchcruisingclub.co.uk Secretary 656034 RAOB Locomotive Lodge. Meets Thursday evenings at 8-10pm at the Braza Cub, Station Road, March. New members welcome. Lodge Secretary, John Wood 01354-658633 [email protected] and District Probus Club meet at March Conservative Club, Creek Road, March, on first and third Tuesday of each month. 10.30am - 12March U3A an active and friendly group for retired and semi-retired people. Meet on the second Wednes-day in the Main Hall of March Community Centre, 34 Station Road, between 2pm to 4pm. New members welcome. Contact Margaret Edgley on 01354660620

March Soccer SchoolA local FA Charter Standard Youth Football Club for boys and girls. All wel-come. www.marchsoccerschool.co.uk07753 690393 or [email protected] Rifle Club Upwell Road, March, PE15 9DT. 01354 696271BRAZA Short Mat Bowls ClubMeet at the BRAZA club Elm Road March (next to the station) on Tues & Wed afternoons at 2pm and on Thurs evening at 7pm. Beginners welcome.Contact 01354 657981brazashortmatbowlsclub.clubbz.comMarch Indoor Bowls Club, Robin-goodfellows Lane, March PE15 8HS01354 655621March Amateur Boxing clubUnit 7, Century Way, MarchPE15-8QWFor more info on training times contact are Bernie Wing 01354-654648David Cole 01354-680469Web. roberttanner.webplus.netMarch & District Table Tennis Club Neale Wade Sports Centre. Club night is on a Tuesday night 7.00 to 9.30pm. New or old players always welcome. Please contact Steve Mason 01354 650454 or 07818030586.March Athletic Clubwww.marchathleticclub.co.ukMarch Bears Rugby Clubwww.pitchero.com/clubs/marchbears/


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