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s you’ll have read in last month’s issue Liz Wright has left the magazine to work full time for The Donkey Sanctuary and in doing so left the editors position vacant. I would like to thank Andy and Claire for offering me the chance to take over as editor and thank Liz as she first allowed me to join Discovering March as a contributor back in December.

This is traditionally the time of year where we are all hoping for a nice stretch of decent weather. It’s also a time of year where many people take the time to get away from the stresses of life and recharge their batteries. For me though this time of year has presented a great opportunity.

Editing this issue of Discovering March has been a challenge but an enjoyable one and it’s certainly been a great learning experience and there are some things that I’ve learnt not to do for future editions.

This month we have some great stories about the heroic exploits of March men, Benjamin Gimbert and Ken Clifton as well as Australian pilot Jim Hocking who during the Second World War saved March from disaster. We have a retrospective look back at the 15th March Summer Festival, which despite the rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits and was thoroughly enjoyed by those who attended.

We’ve put together a guide for all the summer fayres taking place at our schools, we have a profile of March Cricket Club and you can read all about the new board of March Chamber of Commerce and their aims for the year ahead.

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Summer Fayre GuideA staple of any school calendar is of course the Summer Fayre, so here at Discovering March we’ve put together a guide to all the local schools holding their Summer Fayre’s throughout July.

Burrowmoor Primary SchoolDate: Thursday July 17th Time: 1.30pm-3.30pmLocation: Burrowmoor Road, MarchDetails: The Summer Fayre will be led by the children and will feature a variety of stalls selling cakes, bric-a-brac and gifts. You can have your nails painted of get a tattoo, temporary of course, and you’ll have the chance to win some prizes from the tombola’s and raffles. There will also be plenty of games to play such as tin can alley and a penalty shoot-out. All are welcome!

Thomas Eaton Community Primary SchoolDate: Friday July 4th Time: 3.15pm-5.15pmLocation: Church Street, Wimblington, March Details: The main attraction will be the inflatables and quad bikes, which are being provided by Discovering Your Mojo. There will be a bouncy castle, a bouncy slide, a sticky wall, a cowboy assault course and a play trailer for the younger ones. There will be plenty of games to play such as number of sweets in a jar, bottle tombola, and apple bobbing. Plenty of refreshments will be available and there will be over 20 prizes up for grabs courtesy of a raffle. There will also be plenty of stalls selling jewellery, sweets, scarves and plants.

Westwood Community Junior SchoolDate: Thursday July 3rd Time: Gates open at 3.30pm Location: Maple Grove, MarchDetails: There will be plenty of entertainment such as a performance from Cromwell Rock Band, due to start at 4.30pm, as well as a performance from Lisa’s Street Dance. There will be lots of fun and games to join in with, a bouncy castle, a BBQ and other refreshments, a raffle and tombola and lots of allowing you to have your face painted, buy a cake and win prizes. This year you will also have the opportunity to run your own stall for the small fee of £5. Please visit our club guide page and look for the contact information of the schools mentioned if you require more information.

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Despite the downpour that meant there was a much smaller crowd than usual watching the parade, the 15th March Summer Festival Weekend turned out to be as amazing as ever.Once again thousands of people flocked to West End Park to enjoy the great variety of music, the Classic Vehicle and Gala Parades through the town, the variety of stalls and amusements in the Lions Gala and a host of activities during the Picnic in the Park. The weekend prompted many favourable comments from those in attendance including Margaret Oatey MBE, she said: “we had friends down from Halifax. They have a party in their park but it has nothing like the atmosphere of the one we have here in March.” The March Summer Festival Committee

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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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March Royal Naval AssociationThe March Branch of the Royal Naval Association are holding a parade for the dedication and laying up the replace-ment Standard of the March Branch of the Royal Naval Old Comrades Associa-tion destroyed in an arson attack on St Marys Church March 4 years ago whit the Church was virtually destroyed and just the walls remaining the rest reduced to ashes. St Marys Church is situated on the A141 between March and Gyhurn. The building and interior has been rebuilt with the help of the Architect, craftsmen and the congregation to a very high standard being recently rededicated by the Bishop of Ely. The original RNOCA Standard has been replaced with an exact replica through the Church insurers, March Branch of the Royal Naval Association are to hold a parade on Sunday 6th of July 2014 at 11:00 hrs. To rededicate and layup the RNOCA Standard, St Marys Church has been adopted by March Branch RNA. The service will be conducted by the Branch Chaplain Rev A Chandler; in attendance will be the Depu-ty Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Mr F Grounds, March Town Parade Marshal Major N Spencer RE MBE. Members of the Town Council, The National Council Member and Chairman of Area 5 and the Area Standard bearer, many other Branch Standards including our own parading on the day.

Forthcoming events for the March policing teamCommunity engagement: July 7th 12pmPCSO’s will be on the New Horizon Outreach Vehicle in Broad Street to speak to members of the public about what is affecting them in March. The details will be used to set the priorities for the March Neighbourhood Forum that evening. Broad Street, MarchPublic Meeting: July 7th 6.30pm This is an opportunity for residents to speak to police and local councillors at March Town Hall. There will be representatives from both District

and County Councils to discuss community issues appropriate to them. March Town Hall, Market Place, MarchMarch Town Council meeting: July 7th 7pmMonthly meeting of March Town Council. Officers from the March and Chatteris Safer Neighbour-hood Team will be present to report on incidents of crime and antisocial behaviour. Please come to hear the update and speak to officers after the meeting. March Town Hall, Market Place, MarchFor more information call 101 or email [email protected]

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70 years since……It is nearly 100 years since the declaration of the First World War in 1914, but 70 years ago three men acted in a way that was over and above the call of duty. Two of these men, Benjamin Gimbert and Ken Clifton were from March, the other was a young Australian pilot named Jim Hocking whose actions saved March from disaster. A small exhibtion is being held in March Muse-um during July to honour these men, particularly Benjamin Gimbert. Gimbert was a Driver on the railway at March who, with his Fireman James Nightall, took over a train on it’s way from Immingham Docks to Marks Tey, Essex. The date was 1st June 1944, a few days before D-Day, and the train consisted of 50 wagons of high explosives and dentanators des-tined for an American Air Force base ‘somewhere in Eseex’. Just before they reached Soham, in the early hours of June 2nd, Gimbert noticed that the first wagon behind the engine was on fire. After carefully bringing the train to a halt James Nightall climbed down from the engine and unhooked the wagon from the rest of the train. They then slowly pulled the blazing wagon away from the train in an attempt to clear Soham Station and get into the open countryside. Unfortunately as they were passing through the station the wagon exploded killing James Nightall and the Soham Signal-man Frank Bridges. Benjamin Gimbert survived, although seriuously injured. Both he and James Nightall were awarded the Geroge Cross for their actions. Very few local people know about the exploits of Ken Clifton during the Second World War. In 1941 Aircraft man Clifton was serving with the RAF in Habbaniya, sixty miles west of Baghdad. On the 8th May he was the air gunner of an Airspeed Ox-ford Mk1 P8824 on a reconnaissance flight over Ramadi, a few miles west of Habbaniya. While flying at around 1500ft the pilot, Flight Sergeant Harry Bratten, was hit by a solitary bullet which severed an artery, killing him just a few minutes later. Feeling the plane lurch, Clifton left his posi-tion and then flew the Oxford back to Habbaniya,

despite only holding the controls of the aircarft just once before. At the third attempt he man-aged to land the plane safely. For this act Clifton was immediately promoted to Leading Aircraft-man and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal. On July 13th 1944, Clifton was based in Woodbridge, Suffolk when a Lutwaffe Junkers Ju 88G-1 nightfigther from Volkel, Holland landed at the airfield. The crew had become disorientated after the failure of their navagational equipment and were convinced they had landed near the Danish-German border. The plane was spotted by Clifton, now a Sergeant, who jumped into a jeep and marshalled it into a dispersal area and, with nothing more than fist power, captured the crew. The plane was fitted with the latest Lichtenstein SN-2 interceptor radar as well as Flensburg and Naxos radar detectors, which were of great value to the RAF. For this action Sergeant Clifton was mentioned in dispatches. Many March people owe their lives to the ac-tions of Jim Hocking, who for many years was an unsung hero of the town. On the 27th July 1944, the crew of a Stirling Bomber took of from Wratting Common on their final training mission, led by 21-year-old RAAF Pilot Officer Jim Hocking. 20 minutes after take-off the starboard inner engine caught fire as they ap-proached March. Still with a full fuel load and with the plane on fire, Hocking ordered his crew to bail out while he guided the plane away from the town and from total disaster. Unfortunately there wasn’t time for Hocking to follow his crew and the plane crashed and exploded near an observation post on the outskirts of the town. The two observers manning the post, Mr TJ Lewis and Mr F Fov-argue were severely burnt but survived the experi-ence. Jim Hocking recieved little acknowledge-ment of his actions until a memorial was installed in St Wendreda’s Church in 1988. Additionally a block of flats in Station Road is named after him following the action of the Jim Hocking Memorial Committee. Pictured left to right: Ken Clifton, Ben Gimbert, Jim Hocking


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Whittlesey Cycles Your local cycle shop for: Cycle and Accessory sales, Repairs & Servicing. We stock a large range of road, hybrid, mountain, family and folding bikes from Giant, Claud-Butler, Raleigh, Dahon and others. Call in to see our new range of cycling shoes For more information contact us today: 25, Market Street, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1AP Site: www.whittleseycycleshop.co.uk Email: [email protected] Phone: 01733 203159

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Tai ChiTai Chi is a wonderful gentle exercise that is great to improve and maintain mobility, co-ordination and flexibility in your joints. It is a very relaxing exercise and beneficial for many health conditions including Arthritis and Diabetes. Tai Chi is recommended to help reduce the risk of falls and is recommended as part of a Falls Prevention programme. Men and women are welcome in our small friendly classes. For details of our Beginners and refresher classes on Wednesdays, please call us on 01354 651200.

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March Boxing Club has received £1,000 worth of new equipment, which is welcome news as part of the drive to secure better sports funding in Fenland. Having asked the boss of Boxing England to a meeting in the House of Commons to discuss grassroots sports funding, I was delighted that Mark Abberley then agreed to visit March Boxing Club and that this has now resulted in some much needed new kit. March Boxing Club does a fantastic job in the community and I know the equipment will be put to good use.

The East Anglian Air Ambulance charity is also a great organisation which is particularly important in rural areas like ours. As guest speaker at the Rotary Annual Gala Dinner in March, I had the opportunity to nominate this charity for the funds raised, which I’m pleased to say has resulted in a £700 cheque to contribute towards their good work. Thanks go to March Rotary Club both for their generous fundraising on this occasion, and also all the good work they do in the local community and for good causes internationally. Too many patients currently have to travel from Fenland for treatment in hospitals rather than accessing that care in the home or at their local GP surgery. This costs more in travel and parking, is often tiring, and makes it harder for family and friends to attend. Working closely with local GPs and backed by both local newspapers, the Cambs Times and the Fenland Citizen, I have launched a health community campaign to secure more localised treatment. This identifies

10 issues we can and should get delivered within the next 12 months. I am asking residents to register their support by signing a Parliamentary Petition so we can show the demand for change at www.treatmelocal.net.

Growing businesses are important to our local economy so I was pleased this month to visit agricultural suppliers Agrifac at their new March premises. The firm has expanded from four to twenty staff recently under the leadership of Managing Director Adam Carse, and it is good to see such a dynamic team flying the flag for Fenland in the agricultural market.

Throughout Britain commemorations have taken place to mark the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings. I’m proud to be supporting The Big Lottery Fund’s ‘Heroes Return’ programme, which can provide WW2 veterans grants to enable them, along with their spouse and carers, to make trips back to places across the world where they served, or make a commemorative visit in the UK. I have written to the March Royal British Legion to bring the scheme to their attention and if you know of anyone who qualifies please visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_heroes_return

I have campaigned for a clampdown on illegal foreign vehicles using our roads without paying road tax or having insurance or an MOT. I can now confirm that the Government have agreed to introduce new automatic registration checks at our ports to respond to the concerns I raised, so that all motorists are treated equally. In the past Cambridgeshire Police told me they had no way of knowing whether a foreign vehicle had been in the UK longer than six months, which allowed some foreign motorists to avoid paying their tax and insurance.

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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he company provides local people with a professional approach from initial to final finishing using the highest quality products.Their expert staff ensure clients get a trouble free installation giving the customer a bespoke product of their choosing. The company supplies various windows doors & conservatories that are tailored to your requirements and will enhance your properties appearance. The products are all supplied with guarantees making them appropriate for all home owners.“We have a good team of fitters employed full time who are producing good quality work, and everyone we install for is very happy,” said Director Daniel Brownlow. Aog now has a new showroom to the rear of the premises and Daniel explained the full range of services provided, he said: “we do window specification A-rated and triple glazing, UPVC Linear & Rehau frames, 5 Day turn around, casement, vertical sliding sashes, PVCu and composite doors. Smart aluminium products, doors, windows, Bi-fold doors and commercial frames. “We supply to the trade so all new builders are welcome, we also offer a full glazing service with 37 years experience. “Double glazed units are made in house, 3-5

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It may be difficult to believe but now is the time when a lot of hard work needs to be done to keep the garden looking its best. Some of the hardy perennials you planted in the autumn will need to be either cut back or the flowers snipped off to ensure they carry on looking their best for the summer. Lupins, penstemon, hardy geraniums and delphiniums will all need pruning to encourage more flowers, but don’t forget to cut back the side shoots on wisteria to keep it tidy. For light pruning such as this Skylark would recommend Wolf Garden’s bypass secateurs, not only do they have a comfort grip suitable for both left and right handers, they also come with a 10 year guarantee.

The lawn is the considered to the centrepiece of the garden and unfortunately the secret to a good lawn is hard work, but Skylark can help you make it a little easier. As long as there isn’t a drought the lawn will need regular feeding. The best product is Evergreen Lawn, Feed, Weed & Moss Killer; it now has a new, stronger formula to give you a greener and thicker lawn. There will be the inevitable dry spell throughout summer when the blades on the lawn mower will need raising slightly to help retain moisture and keep the lawn greener. Remember don’t panic if the lawn goes brown once it has rained the grass will return, if you cannot wait for the rain a Hozelock sprinkler can be your salvation, just make sure you move the sprinkler regularly to avoid saturating one section of the lawn.

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Pests will become a problem for those looking to grow their own vegetables or for the flower gardener. In wet periods slugs and snails will munch their way through your crops and flowers, but there are a number of solutions available and the best is the ubiquitous slug pellet. Scott’s Slug Clear is the market leader; use the pellets sparingly as only a scattering is needed due to their toxicity. If you would like to simply deter them, Vitax’s Slug Gone Wool Pellets are the best option. They will form a mat around the plant, which is toxic to slugs, and is very difficult to traverse as it absorbs moisture from the slug’s foot, keeps moisture in the soil and prevents weeds from germinating.

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Chairman Les Mills explained the current set-up at the club, he said: “There’s cricket here every Saturday and Sunday from April until September. We have four teams on who play on a Saturday and two on a Sunday. We get quite a few supporters on a Saturday and it’s a lovely pleasant spot to come and sit in the sunshine, have a beer and watch some cricket. “Then in the week, during the summer, we have boy’s u-11s, u-13s and u-15s, we’ve also got a girls and ladies section as well; they’ve got several girls playing in the county team so they’re quite good.” Les also commented on how, in years gone by, the Avenue Sports Ground has played host to Cambridgeshire’s county side, which saw some of the biggest names in English cricket visit March, he said: “prior to Twenty20 we used to have what they called the NatWest competition, about 10-20 years ago. We had Michael Vaughan play here for Yorkshire against Cambridgeshire the day after he was named England One Day captain. “Dominic Cork took a hat-trick against the West Indies for England and played here for Derbyshire the next day, we’ve also had people like Ian Botham play for Worcestershire here on the ground. They used to be big days, we used to have a thousand people here it was wonderful.” Running a modern day cricket club can be a challenging task as Pat Ringham, Fixture

Secretary and Website Editor, explained, he said: “If you look at our club it’s like a family business. The players are the family and the cricket club is the business and you have to run it like a business now to survive. “There’s a lot that goes on in the background and I would say that the likes of Les and myself, and people like us up and down the country are probably working almost every day on cricket, even during the winter as well. Whether Les is serving behind the bar or I’m doing fixtures, people are cutting the square, I’m doing the website it’s just ongoing.” An upcoming event being put on by the club is the three day sports festival, which this year takes place between Tuesday 29th and Thursday 31st of July. “This is the 10th year we’ve done it,” said Chairman Les Mills. “It’s the first week of the summer holidays and is for boys and girls aged between six and twelve, and we do all sorts of sports coaching. “This year they’ll be doing cricket, rugby, tag rugby, mini-hockey, boxing, athletics and squash so they do all these different sports, and then on the Thursday we have a big presentation evening and the children get a goody bag, a baseball cap, a tennis ball, a medal, sweets, a certificate all sorts of things. It’s gone extremely well over the years.”

March Town Cricket Club

|Spotlight on clubs

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Signs of Canine Travel Sickness:

- Excessive salivating or drooling- Reluctance to get in vehicles- Uncharacteristic behaviour when travelling- General appearance of being unhappy

The good news is that there are things you can do to help prevent your dog feeling sick.

Travel Tips to Help Prevent Canine Travel Sickness:

- Get dogs used to travelling in cars as early as possible in their lives and make car journeys a regular occurrence- Introduce dogs to travelling short distances by car and work your way up to longer journeys- Let travelling by car be associated as a positive experience, such as being walked when you reach your destination

-Feed them with plenty of time left before you travel- Take regular breaks on long journeys and make fresh water available- If possible encourage your dog(s) to look out the front or rear window, this will allow them to fix on a distant object (such as the horizon) and should reduce feelings of nausea- Allow fresh air into the car

If your dog is one of the unlucky ones that suffer from travel sickness, even after you’ve adopted all the tips above, there is now a non-drowsy travel sickness tablet that can be prescribed by your Vet and taken up to an hour before travelling to prevent sickness. So wherever you are going in the car, your dog can enjoy coming with you too.

Book an appointment to speak to your Vet if your dog suffers from travel sickness or visit www.dog-car-sickness.co.uk for further help and information.

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According to a recent Gallup poll* of Americans, these are the matters that worry ordinary people the most:

1. Not having enough money in retirement2. Not being able to pay medical costs in the event of a serious illness or accident3. Not being able to maintain the standard of living you enjoy4. Not having enough money to pay off your debt5. Not being able to pay medical costs for normal healthcare

1. Is a concern for many British families, state benefits are insufficient for most and few individuals are putting enough aside for later life following changes to employer pension schemes and reduced contribution levels.2. The financial impact from being unable to work due to sickness or accident can be devastating. Protecting the person(s) that generate household income is a fundamen-tal piece of financial planning. A review of a cash flow analysis can illustrate the impact of such an event – this is part of the work I do for my clients.3. In addition to long term savings and in-vestments, it is important to efficiently plan for planned and unexpected expenditure. A

simple way to increase returns is to reduce exposure to taxation in it’s many forms.4. Being in control of borrowing is important, your mortgage, credit cards and loans where appropriate need to be part of a financial plan.5. In America the cost of health care differs from the provision of NHS care – however, we also have private health care, getting the best value for money plan to serve the whole fam-ily can be a valuable protection plan.

Some planning concerns establishing ‘safety nets’ to protect when things go wrong. Other planning can involve making the best use of sav-ings and investments through management of funds and reducing taxation.

If you are concerned about anything financial, get some independent financial advice. The initial meeting is at my expense, then if you need further help we can discuss a way forward. Knowledge is Power (attributed to Francis Ba-con) if you know where you are now and where you are going – you become more powerful!

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any other debt secured on it.The value of the investment can go down as well as up and you may not get back as much as you put in.*http://www.gallup.com/poll/168626/retirement-re-mains-americans-top-financial-worry.aspx

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What type of power of attorney do I require?

With the holiday season fast approaching, you may be wondering how your financial and legal affairs may be dealt with whilst you are away in the sun.

You may be half way through a conveyancing transaction and due to changes in time zones, may not be able to speak to your conveyancer to authorise them to exchange contracts, All that careful planning for a new home falls apart.

There is a very simple document which you could leave behind giving your conveyancer

or a close friend or member of the family authority to sign the contract or transfer on your behalf while you are away. The document is called a General (or Ordinary) Power of Attorney.

In England and Wales the General Power of Attorney only relates to your property and affairs. You can also limit the time in which the Power of Attorney may be used. In any event, the document will only be valid for one year from the date of execution. The Power of Attorney does not have to be registered, however

the person to whom you are granting the authority may not use such authority to make decisions with regard to your personal welfare.

If, for any reason, you become incapable of making decisions on your own behalf, the Power of Attorney is immediately void.

Next month: Lasting Powers of Attorney

|Legal Corner by Georgina Hawkes, Dack Pearson Solicitors


On September 2nd this year, Golding Young Auctioneers will be celebrating 150 years of being at the forefront of the antiques and auctions market. Golding Young have continually adapted their business to achieve record prices throughout collectors’ markets as times and fashions have changed.

The Bourne Auction Rooms will be celebrating this landmark anniversary by hosting a truly special sale alongside the Grantham and Lincoln Auction Rooms.

As the newest member of the Golding Young family, the Bourne Auction Rooms are proud of the heritage that the building commands as the former home of the B.R.M. Formula 1 motor racing team. Included, in the sale are some very special items, including a selection of Raymond Mays’s property; his 1963 race diary an example of a truly unique item. Raymond Mays was the legendary owner and racing driver for E.R.A. before setting up B.R.M.

Interesting tools have always played a strong part in sales at the Bourne Auction Rooms and the Anniversary Sale will be no exception; two scarce and highly collectable Norris wood planes will attract a lot of attention.

Local art will play an integral part in the Anniversary Sale, as a splendid collection of paintings by local artist R.A. Gardner will take pride of place, alongside a fine selection of art from Belgian painters, such as Eugene Verboeckhoven and Charles Brias. Also included is a fantastic piece by the much loved British artist Louis Wain. Whilst Wain is best known for his anthropomorphised depictions of Victorian cats, the piece included in the Anniversary Sale is a less common composition of the canine variety. goldingyoung.com

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There is a good selection of fine ceramics, spanning the most creative period of William and Walter Moorcroft. A lot worth noting is an early James McIntyre bowl decorated by William Moorcroft; shortly after the production of this item, William formed his own company distributing his wares through such institutions as Liberty & Co and Tiffany.

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he full range of Subaru vehicles is now available to an even wider number of motorists in the East of England following the appointment of MTC Subaru in Whittlesey as a new approved delaer. Located on Eastrea Road, MTC Subaru is a family run dealership which was established in 1993 & has built up a reputation across the region for providing first class customer care. In particular MTC’s Salesmanager Chris Simpson,has long standing relationships with many motorists across the region,while customer service in the new dealership is bolstered with the addition of the new car manager Steve Needs. Steve joined the team earlier this year & brings with him years of experience through his work within the motor industry. MTC Subaru houses the full range of all-wheel-drive Subaru vehicles: the recently launched Forster SUV, newly upgraded Outback estate,popular XV compact crossover & the critically acclaimed BR-Z sports car.The all new WRX STi performance model is also available. The new showroom opened for business on the 12th May, and the latest stock is available for viewing.Full sales, aftersales & servicing are available at the dealership for the the famously reliable vehicles.Subarus expanding dealer network was recently ranked second in the UK in the infuletional Auto Express Driver Power Survey, while the Forster was named ‘Mid Sized

SUV of the Year’ by 4x4 magazine, Mark Twigg Dealer Principal at MTC Subaru said: “We are delighted to offer a range of vehicles that perfectly suit the lifestyles & needs of people in the this area of the Country.We are confident that the all – wheel – drive Subaru model range will appeal to buyers across the East of England, while the BRZ & iconic WRX STi will appeal to a motoring enthusiastic audience that has the pick of some of the best roads in the country.We look forward to offering our widely recognised level of outstanding service to new & existing customers across the region”. Paul Tunnicliffe, Managing Direct of Subaru UK, commented: “The team at MTC Subaru has impressed us with the high level of technical knowledge and an ability to develop relationships with customers.”With respected positions across the area, we’re certain that MTC Subaru will maintain these values in the region and we believe the Subaru range will appeal to abroad range of buyers who visit the dealership”. MTC Subaru is open 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 5.00pm Saturday & 10.00am to 4.00pm SUNDAY.MTC Subaru, Eastrea Road, Whittlesey,Cambs, PE7 2AJ, Tel: 01733 309782Web: www.mtc.subaru.co.uk

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T


uly perhaps the warmest month of the year, can also be a time of heavy rain. The agriculturalist Arthur Young recorded in mid- July 1800 that he found in ten miles of land between Whittlesea and March, usually ‘under great crops of cole, oats and wheat, there was nothing to be seen but desolation’. In some places, crops sown late because of flooding until May had not grown. This was a great loss as land rent and planting the land were so expensive, plus a heavy drainage tax. Crops on higher land were very late. (1) July is traditionally a time of village feasts, summer fairs and holidays. Feasts, once holy days celebrating religious events or saints’ days, were held in July in various Cambridgeshire villages. July 15th is the feast of St Swithin, with its supposed weather prediction. March in Bloom is judged on July 8th in 2014. In July 1914 March Flower Show was held in the grounds of Elmwood House kindly lent by Mr Alfred Johnson. It was an ‘excellent exhibition’ despite the lower entry of exhibits. The Hon. Secretary was Mr H Coy and the President, the Reverend S S Walton. The March Shire and Hackney Horse and Foal Show, held its 16th annual exhibition in July 1914: ‘A Capital All-round Exhibition, Aeroplane Attracts Record Crowd, Successful Flights & Looping the Loop’. The President in 1914 was Mr H Mallaby-

Deeley, owner of the Coldham Estate, and the Chairman of the Committee was Mr H H Truman. The Secretary Mr Herbert Hall was very pleased to know that the ‘trades people of March had subscribed very liberally’ to support the show – perhaps because of the change in location from the delightful surroundings of Estover to the Recreation Ground and adjoining field which were more accessible to townspeople. (2) Friday July 31st 1914 was a fine day, when March elementary schools closed for the ‘harvest holidays’. Grain in the March fields had ripened and already that week a great deal of corn had been cut. (3) From an early age children of farm workers worked on the land as bird scarers, gleaners after harvest etc. When harvest came, everyone was called to help which in late Victorian times meant taking children out of school despite school attendance being made compulsory. Therefore school summer holidays became longer and for many years were called ‘harvest holidays’.

1) Annals of Agriculture and other Useful Arts Vol. XLIII London: printed for Richard Phillips by B. McMillan 1805 2) The Cambridgeshire Times, Friday July 24th 1914 3) The Cambridgeshire Times, Friday July 31st 1914

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Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements. Will they become part of matrimonial law?

P re-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements have been becoming increasingly common over recent years, but, at present, are still not formally recognised as a part of English law. The Law Commission has recently looked into this further and have recommended that such agreements should now become a part of matrimonial law, subject to certain conditions. However, although these agreements are not yet formally recognised, where parties have entered into one and the marriage subsequently fails, the existence of a pre or post-nuptial agreement is something which the Court will have serious regard to. Both parties must be aware that no agreement between them can override the legislation which is in place to govern how a Court deals with financial and property matters within matrimonial proceedings and cannot take away the Judge’s discretion to decide upon the appropriate division of assets on a divorce. This means that a pre or post-nuptial agreement cannot stop a spouse applying to the Court for financial provision from the other when divorce proceedings have been issued, but the case law is such that the Court should give effect to a pre or post-nuptial agreement that is freely entered into by each party, as long as each party has a full appreciation of its implications. It is increasingly common that the Court would seek to uphold such an agreement unless it feels that it would be unfair to hold the parties to their agreement for some reason, usually because of some unforeseen event which has changed the circumstances of the parties. In other words, if a couple enter into a pre or post-nuptial agreement, they should do so with the intention and the assumption that it will be binding.

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There are various safeguards which need to be in place in order to ensure that the agreement is given serious consideration by the Court in any subsequent divorce proceedings and it is important that advice is taken well in advance of a wedding to ensure there is plenty of time for the couple to discuss how they want to approach it and for the agreement to be drawn up. That said, a couple can have an agreement drawn up after they are married, this being a post nuptial agreement but the same principles apply. It is not only couples who are looking at setting up home together who can enter into such an agreement. Even if a couple have been living together for any length of time, a living together or cohabitation agreement can be drawn up if both parties are happy to enter into it. Although it can be a difficult discussion to have with your intended, pre-nuptial agreements can save parties both money and additional stress and upset if the marriage breaks down and can also provide some assurance to family members where money or property is being gifted, lent, or inherited, in that it can show what is intended to happen to such money if the parties go their separate ways. Such agreements can also be particularly important where the couple have children from previous relationships and want to

preserve assets for those respective children should the relationship fail.

As unromantic as it seems, discussing a pre- nuptial agreement

is definitely something which should be considered where one or other party is coming into the marriage with assets which he or she wishes to preserve. Of course, everyone would hope that the agreement may never have to be relied on, but for most couples the peace of mind

that it brings makes the existence of such an agreement well worth it.


1st-31st Kingfisher Canoe Trails. Kingfisher Canoe Trails offers you the chance to see life from a different angle as you meander your way from Marmont Priory lock up through the pretty Fenland villages of Upwell, Outwell, Nordelph and on up to Salter’s Lode lock on the Well Creek, or down the River Nene to the market town of March in your ‘own’ easy-to-paddle Canadian canoe. For more information call 01945 773306, email [email protected] or visit http://www.kingfishercanoetrails.co.uk

2nd-6th Wisbech Rose Fair. East Anglia’s premier flower festival brings together traditional flowers and exotic blooms for a breathtaking display. For more information call 01945 582508 or visit www.wisbech-rosefair.co.uk

6th - 31st Aug Summer Band Concerts. March Town Council present a programme of summer concerts in West End Park March. Concerts are every Sunday 2pm-4pm through July and August. If inclement weather dictates that the park is an unsuitable venue then the concerts relocate to Trinity Church, High Street, March. For more information call 01354 653709, email [email protected] or visit www.marchtowncouncil.gov.uk

7th-12th Katy Lilley School of Dance: ‘Rhythm is a Dancer’. An end of year exhibition of dance, demonstrating the flair, skill and dynamics of the large age range and styles of dance - 5 years to 50 plus with ballet, tap, street, jazz and contemporary - from the Katy Lilley School of Dance students. 7.30 pm start, plus a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday 12th. Tickets £11 for adults and £9 for concessions. For more info call 01945 474447, [email protected] or visit www.anglestheatre.co.uk

12th Summer Craft and Gift fair. 10pm-3pm at the Cross Keys Hotel Chatteris. The craft and gift fair features handmade craft items, vintage ware, collectables, jewellery, candles, ladies accessories, treats, refreshments and much more. For more information call 01354 693036

12th-13th & 26th-27th Behind the Scenes Tour at Peckover House. An opportunity to explore parts of Peckover House that are not normally open to visitors. Tours are at 1pm and 2.30pm and last around an hour each. All tickets £2.50. Note: The tour will involve several flights of stairs and enclosed spaces. Booking advisable. For More information call 01945 583463 or email

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18th & 19th Linda Ekins Academy of Dramatic Arts (LEADA): Hashtag. The Angles Theatre hosts an end of year debut performance of LEADA. Imaginative creative plots. Strong engaging characters. Provocative ideas. Blood, sweat and laughs. Combined to create a thought provoking, comic and entertaining show. Friday and Saturday 7:30pm start, plus a 2:30pm matinee on Saturday. Adults £8 concessions £6.50. For more information call 01945 474447, email [email protected] or visit www.anglestheatre.co.uk

18th-20th Parson Drove Car, Bike and Trike Show. Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle will be at Parson Drove Car, Bike & Trike Show. For more information call 01945 700501.

19th Storm are an established rock covers band based in Peterborough, and with a repertoire of gigs such as Headlining the BMF Rally and a variety of other events, we know that they’ll make a splash in sleepy March.

19th - 4th Sept Skylark Maize Maze and Fun Yard. Enjoy the largest Maize Maze in East Anglia, covering 12 acres of twists and turns designed to bamboozle even the most determined of pathfinders. Open 10am to 4pm. For more information call 01354 741 212 or visit www.skylarkmaizemaze.co.uk

20th Wimblington Fun Day. 1pm-5pm at the War Memorial Playing Field, Doddington Road, Wimblington. A Fun Day for all ages. There will be a fancy dress parade, musical performances, fun races for children and adults alike, fairground rides, games stalls galore, barbecue and drinks stall, homemade cakes, ice cream van, and lots of charity stalls and exhibitions, plus classic cars. Free admission. For more information call 07905 898460 or email [email protected]

20th Fossil Hunting with Fossils Galore at Kings Dyke. Join Fossils Galore on their Fossil Hunting trip. For more information call 01354 278 089, email [email protected] or visit www.fossilsgalore.com

26th-27th Circuit of the Fens. The longest single day road race on the British domestic calendar. The Grand Prix and support race is scheduled for the 27th and there will be a Sportive on the 26th. For More info [email protected] or visit www.circuitoffens.co.uk

|Event diary: July 2014


Every Monday • FenLenz - Photography Group meet at Georges the last Monday of every month at 7pm. Friendly group of people interested in photography, everybody is welcome.• March Pool & Darts Hospitality Meeting at GeorgesEvery Tuesday • Westwood Junior School Zumba 7pm Pay as you goEvery Wednesday • Free Rugby Training 7pm at March Rugby Club • March Dog Training Club at March FE Centre• Outdoor lawn bowls club (behind BRAZA club Elm road next to the station). 1pm - 4pm all welcome. Contact Lee 01354 659296 or Pat 01354 652952.• March & District Model Railway Club, meet Royal British Legion Club, Rookswood Road 7.30pm. New Members Welcome 16 PlusEvery 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 0TG• Sequence Dancing “Instep Tea Dance” 2- 4pm.Trinity Church Hall, High Street, March. Tel:01354 653819.Every Sunday • Georges Open JamFirst Tuesday of the month• Folk Club at GeorgesFirst Saturday of the month• 10am- 12 noon Over 18s Carry out manual work in Gault Wood such as tree trimming, hedge cutting.Second Monday of the month• 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!Second Tuesday of the month • Woman’s Section of the Royal British Legion meet at the March RBL Club at 7.30pmThird Monday of the month • Now 4 Knitting 14.00 Free March Library 0345 045 5225Third Wednesday of the month • Folk Night March RBLLast Monday of the month• Camera Club at GeorgesYoga and Tai Chi at March Podiatry Practice• Every Tues 10am and 11.15am, Weds 5:30pm, Thurs 6pm and 7:15pm YOGA classes, Beginners welcome at 47-49 High St, March, PE15 9JJ. Tel: 01354 651200• Every Weds - 10.00am, 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm Tai Chi classes. Beginners classes also available at 47-49 High St, March, PE15 9JJ. Tel: 01354 651200

Regular Events26th Music for a Summer Evening: The Essex Blues Brothers at Peckover House. Bring along chairs and blankets and have a picnic on the lawn and me entertained by The Essex Blues Brothers, start time 7.30pm. Advanced tickets £13 for adult’s £8 concessions. Booking is essential through the he National Trust central box office 0844 249 1895

26th Arts and Crafts Open Day. Join Fossils Galore for an arts and craft open day. For more information call 01354 278 089, email [email protected] or visit www.fossilsgalore.com

27th Growers Market. A monthly growers market held at the front of the Oliver Cromwell Hotel in March, anyone who grows their own fruit, vegetables or flowers is welcome to come along and set up to sell their produce between 10-2. For more information call 01354 602890 or email [email protected]

Music at George’s4th Opening up July’s music offerings at Georges are the band Radar. In their own words – “Radar plays original rock with a sound reminiscent of Dave Gilmour on bass, Eric Clapton on drums, and Paul Weller with a nasty cold on vocals”. We didn’t understand half of that, but they’re sure to be an entertaining evening.

5th Derecho is a female fronted original rock band. Influences range from 60s pop through to punk and classic rock, right up to modern day music. There’s something for everyone, and Derecho is a professional, strong band, that you’ll be sure to enjoy!

11th Five Ska are a five piece ska band that has performed around the Cambridgeshire area for a long time. They always cause a storm when they come to Georges, and we don’t expect their upcoming visit to be any different. If you like ska music, then this is for you!

12th Whiskey Twist. Based in March and with members from a variety of backgrounds, with Georges’ very own Tom Harlock, they’re into classic rock and they have an impressive set list ready to share with the audience.

25th Bondy is a true local singer / songwriter, who has been performing in and around Fenland for 14 years. He lives and breathes entertainment for his audience. He’s a top quality entertainer and he’ll be sure to make your experience a brilliant one, so don’t miss out!

26th Treble Damage is a tight, hardworking band based in Huntingdon. Performing Blues, Rock and a little drizzle of everything else, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Not a night you want to miss out on!


| Centenary commemoration

The Royal British Legion in March

We would like to thank the people of March for their gener-osity in helping us raise over £22,500 for the 2013/14 Poppy Appeal. New volunteers are always needed, so if you have a couple of hours to spare and would like to help contact our appeal organiser on 01354 656034. Annual events we organise in aid of The Poppy Appeal include The Band Concert & Service of Remembrance which this year will be held at St Peters Church on Friday 31st October and The Poppy Dance which will be held at March Braza Club on Friday 17th October. Our Goody Parcel Appeal has sent over 900 parcels to our troops serving in Afghanistan and we receive many letters of thanks telling us how much they boost morale. If you would like to be part of our organisation we meet at our headquar-ters at March Royal British Legion Club 27 West End on 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.45 p.m. Our Women’s Section meets on 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. You do not need a service background to become a member.

he 4th August 2014 marks the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, an enormously significant date in the histories of so many nations. I’m sure we all have ancestors who fought and possibly paid the ultimate price during this conflict. There were over 16 million deaths and more than 20 million wounded rank-ing it among the deadliest conflicts in history. To honour this huge sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy today The March Branch of The Royal British Legion will hold a commemorative service at St Peters Church on 4th August at 11 p.m. to coincide with the time war was declared, you are invited to join us. The British Legion was formed in 1921 and gained royal status in 1971, the Legions purpose then was as it remains today to provide practical, emotional and financial support to all members of the British Armed Forces past and present and their dependents in times of need. We are recognised as the nations’ custodians of remembrance. On behalf of the Council and Citizens of March we organise The March Town Remembrance Parade, under the expert guid-ance of our Parade Marshall Major N Spencer MBE RE, this has become a major event in the town and this year’s parade will take place on Sunday 9th November.

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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 Wednesday’s at 2.30pm at Doddington Court, Benwick RoadMarch 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.

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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]

Club listings are free.Please email

[email protected].

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

Churches

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

Schools

| Club guide

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 8pm 2nd Thursday every month Conservative Club Creek Road March Phone 01945 860683.Neale-Wade Gymnastics ClubFor children aged five and up, class-es three days a week. Contact Head Coach Alan Todd 01354 692437Cambridgeshire Supernatural Investigators - Based in Chatteris www.facebook.com/Cambridgesh-ireSupernaturalInvestigators

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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 people 10-19 with additional needs, every Tues 7-9pm. FACET, Marwick Centre, Marwick Rd, March. Contact Papworth Trust 0800 952 5000 or [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 653540March 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

SportWork 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 SchoolFA Charter Standard Youth Football Club for boys and girls. All welcome. www.marchsoccerschool.co.uk07753 690393March Rifle Club Upwell Road, March, PE15 9DT. 01354 696271BRAZA Short Mat Bowls ClubMeet at the BRAZA club Elm Road March on Tues & Wed at 2pm and on Thurs at 7pm. Beginners welcome.Contact 01354 657981brazashortmatbowlsclub.clubbz.comMarch Indoor Bowls Club, Robin-goodfellows Lane, March PE15 8HS01354 655621March Amateur Boxing club Unit 7, Century Way, MarchFor more info: Bernie Wing 01354-654648, David Cole 01354-680469roberttanner.webplus.netMarch & District Table Tennis Club Neale Wade Sports Centre. Club night Tues 7-9.30pm. 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/March Marlins Swimming Club George Campbell Leisure Centre07974 074 424 or email [email protected]. www.marchmarlins.org.uk


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