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10 Food Page – Learn how to make lemon cake

12 Consumer News

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22 Community Matters Ashes tickets up for grabs. Plus a photography competition

26 Pet Advice – Canine chocolate poisoning

28 Legal Advice – Inheritance Tax

32 Finance Page – 2015 Budget breakdown

34 Local History

35 VE Celebration Day at Ramsey Rural Museum

38 Fishing Report

40 Event Diary and Music at Georges

42 Club Spotlight – March Golf Club

43 Club Guide

44 Film Page

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Welcome to our May edition of “Discovering March”. We have another packed issue and some

exciting community news. March Cricket Club is hosting a special fundraising evening on May 8th at the Avenue where they will be auctioning off, amongst other things, two tickets for an Ashes test match in August.

Don’t miss our events page for a selection of some great entertainment coming up this month. Plus of course our regular pages, including this month’s food page – which features a tasty lemon cake recipe – the club spotlight, which shines on March Golf Club, and our film page which features all the latest releases from the Light Cinema.

Finally, we’d like to wish you a lovely May.

Welcome to our May edition...

Front cover by Charles David Photography

By now I’m sure you’ll have noticed we’ve made a few tweaks to this page and added a list of contents. I hope you like the changes as it will mean you can

find the articles you want more easily and have less of me prattling on to put up with.

You may also notice while reading that there is no youth and events blog this month. Unfortunately due to exams and preparations for university, Shannon Barrow has decided to call early

time on her contributions. Her blogs brought a different perspective and enthusiasm to the magazine and we’d like to thank her for her contributions and wish her all the best for the future.

As summer is fast approaching and the temperatures are beginning to rise, as I write this it’s rather toasty, please don’t hesitate to write in and let us know of any summer events or activities you’d like to see mentioned. Just drop me a line – [email protected].

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“Inactivity Kills More Than Obesity” is a headline which recently caught my eye. Maybe just more scare-mongering, you might think, but there’s plenty we can be doing to help ourselves, as the days get warmer and the evenings stay lighter for longer. Why not “Spring into Action”? lack of exercise could be killing twice as many people as obesity in Europe, a twelve year study by University of Cambridge researchers suggests. They concluded that getting everyone to do at least 20 minutes of brisk walking a day would have substantial benefits, as exercise is beneficial for people of any weight. Obesity and inactivity often go hand in hand. However, it is known that thin people have a higher risk of health problems if they are inactive. And obese people who exercise are in better health than those that do not. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, attempted to tease out the relative dangers of inactivity and obesity. They assessed exercise levels and waistlines and recorded every death. "The greatest risk [of an early death] was in those classed inactive, and that was consistent in normal weight, overweight and obese people," commented one of the researchers, Prof Ulf Ekelund. June Davison, senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: “The results of this study are a clear reminder that being regularly physically active can reduce the risk of dying from coronary heart disease. “The research suggests that just a modest increase in physical activity can have health benefits. Adults should aim to do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week, carrying it out in sessions of 10 minutes or more. Keeping active every day will help reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease.”

So, what can we do about it, besides just digging out the bike from the garage, buying a new pair of trainers or running up the stairs, instead of taking the lift? Bourne has a range of facilities and groups, (besides the Leisure Centre and fitness clubs) which could help you on your way, for example:

n “Walking for Health”- a Saturday walking group, details available at www.southkesteven.co.uk n Classes at Elsea Park Community Centre include yoga, zumba, “Rise and Shine”(dance for the more mature, Thursdays from 9.30 -10.30a.m.) n U3A - walking, table tennis, ten pin bowling, pilates , contact details on their website at www.u3abourne.org.uk

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Lemon Cake his recipe for Lemon Cake is the result of a lot of experimentation. About three years ago we chanced upon a video of a well-known TV chef making his version of a lemon drizzle cake. The full recipe was not explained but it looked so very good that I decided to give it a try. My first attempt was a total failure. While not inedible, it simply wasn’t right, just an ordinary lemon flavoured cake. I did learn from it, however, but even the second attempt didn’t quite work. It was the third formulation that hit the mark. A soft deliciousness that makes you want more yet seems so special you would want to make it to impress your friends and family when they visit. Try it and see what you think.Sue is a Cordon Bleu Chef and Managing Director of Simple Flair www.simpleflair.co.uk

T Ingredientsu 200g Soft Butteru 200g Golden Caster Sugaru 100g Plain Flouru 100g Ground Almondsu 1½ tsp Baking Powderu 4 Large Eggs, beatenu Grated zest of 5 small lemonsu Lemon Thyme chopped

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1. Line a loaf tin with baking parchment and preheat the oven to 160˚C. (fan)2. Mix the ground almonds and flour together and set aside.3. Grind in a mortar and pestle about two thirds of the chopped Lemon Thyme in with some of the sugar then add it with the rest of the sugar and butter into a bowl and beat until the mixture is pale, fluffy and almost white. With the mixer at slow speed, add the beaten egg a bit at a time along with some of the flour and almond mix to stop the mixture from curdling.4. With all the egg incorporated, add the rest of the almond and flour mix and then beat in the lemon zest but not the juice. Spoon the mixture into the loaf tin and bake for 30minutes or so.

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| March RNA By David Lazarus (www.marchrna.org)

ver the last few days our March Branch of the RNA has been mourning the loss of our Chairman, Terry Shad, who sadly passed away in the early hours of the 9th April. His unexpected ‘Crossing of the Bar’ came as a complete shock to all of us and our regular monthly meeting held on the evening of that same day was a sombre occasion. Our Vice Chairman, Les Lane, took the Chair and our Branch Chaplain, the Reverend Anthony Chandler, led those assembled in prayers for Terry and others of our Branch who had gone before. Terry was remembered for his quick wit, humour and a remarkable life. His time in the Royal Navy was notable for his rise through the ranks from the day of his joining the service as a boy seaman to achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander by the time he retired.

More recently, Terry championed a planned celebration dinner for veterans of World War II that will take place on the 26th June this year. Cambridgeshire County Council has kindly awarded a grant to the Branch to help cover the cost of the event which will be called the ‘Community Commemorative Remembrance Evening’. All servicemen and women who experienced VE day are invited to attend. In addition civilian personnel of the time who supported our fighting forces are also welcome to join us, plus those who served the community such as the Fire Services, Air Raid Precautions, Women’s Voluntary Service and firewatchers etc.

The dinner will mark the event of VE day through images and music of the time and participants are invited to wear 1940s uniforms or civilian clothing. While remembering the sacrifices made over that period, the evening is also intended to be a happy event accompanied by good food. A sub-committee has been formed, headed by Pat Tickner our Social Secretary and including yours truly, to organise the evening and hopefully ensure a memorable and positive event. Pat took over the role of Social Secretary about a

year ago and does a fantastic job of planning and arranging our various events. This includes the raffle for a bottle of ‘Pussers’ rum each month that I have never yet been lucky enough to win! Returning to the Remembrance Evening, we invite any veterans of the conflict who would like to join us for the celebration to please get into contact through our web site www.marchrna.org or by contacting the Branch Secretary directly.

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STORM BLOWS INTO TOWN

Classic rock band Storm will blow up a storm when they play Georges in March on Saturday May 2nd. Veterans of the Cambridgeshire scene, rock fans can expect classic covers from giants of the genre such as Van Halen, Status Quo, Jimi Hendrix, Motorhead and Deep Purple. The gig is free with music between 9.30 and 11.30pm.

Lead singer Darren ‘Tommo’ Thomson said: “As a local to March I always love the chance to play to a home crowd, and nothing makes me happier than sharing my love for this

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“Mayday, Mayday, Mayday”What’s That All About Then?

“Not very much to do with the month of May”, is the short answer! “Mayday” is an “emergency procedure word”, used internationally as a distress signal in voice procedure radio communications.

It is used to signal a life-threatening emergency primarily by mariners and aviators, but in some countries, local organizations such as police forces, firefighters, and transportation organizations also use the term. The call is always given three times in a row (“Mayday Mayday Mayday”) to prevent mistaking it for some similar-sounding phrase under noisy conditions, and to distinguish an actual Mayday call from a message about a Mayday call. The Mayday procedure word originated in 1923, when a senior radio officer, Frederick Stanley Mockford, at Croydon Airport in London, was

asked to think of a word that would indicate distress and would easily be understood by all pilots and ground staff in an emergency. Since much of the traffic at the time was between Croydon and Le Bourget Airport in Paris, he proposed the word “Mayday”, from the French “M’aidez!” which translates to “Help me!” Before the voice call “Mayday”, SOS was the Morse code equivalent of the Mayday call. In 1927, the International Radiotelegraph Convention of Washington adopted the voice call Mayday in place of the SOS Morse Code call.

“Digital Detoxing” Has it Really Come to This?

In a world where the ownership of technological devices is taken for granted by young and not-so-young alike, it is creating alarm in some quarters. Some travel companies are now using the buzz-phrase, “Digital Detoxing”, to sell their wares – who could possibly resist, when a resort is described as offering “a tech-free zone for travellers craving a braincation”? Surely, you’d love to visit a hotel which offers a “black-out option”, where “all devices are surrendered upon check-in.” (This would include mobile phones, iPhones, Blackberrys, pagers and camera phones.) “Digital Detoxing”, however, has caused more than a stir in at least one school recently. The head teacher of a Shropshire prep. school, Martin Stott, has recently experimented with a “digital detox week”, in an effort to wean children and

their parents from on-line devices. He wants pupils to read a lot more, look out of windows on car journeys, play cards and “people-watch”, instead of being totally absorbed by technology.

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Great British Fish and Chip Supper

Want to eat Fish and Chips, while raising money for charity? Hold a fish and chip supper on Friday 15th May, whilst raising awareness and supporting the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA). You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home, at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre and the SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips, recipes, invitations and donation envelopes. The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families, from the moment a spinal injury occurs, and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to rebuild their lives after a spinal cord injury. Community Fundraising Manager, Elizabeth Wright, said: “The Fish and Chip Supper is a wonderful opportunity for a great evening with friends and family. “We are also encouraging people who work to hold a Fish and Chip Lunch in their work places to raise even more funds. You may be even a local community group wanting to run a fun evening with your group.” For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright, on 0845 071 4350 or email [email protected] or visit www.siafishandchips.co.uk

Boost to 101 Phone ServiceCambridgeshire Constabulary is recruiting 10 more call handlers and investing in new equipment in a move to further improve performance of the 101 service. The move was agreed at a high level meeting last month between the Constabulary and Police and Crime Commissioner, Sir Graham Bright. For more information call 0300 333 3456 or visit: www.cambridgeshire-pcc.gov.uk.


At our Annual General Meeting in late January Les Mills, the Cricket Club Chairman, reported that the club were planning to hold a special fundraising social event in partnership with March Hockey Club. Our main capital project for 2015 is a new Double Bay Net facility for which we have now obtained planning permission. We currently have grant applications with other organisations but if these are unsuccessful or not met in full, we need to begin a process to improve the net practice facilities at the club for both our senior and junior players. We believe this is very important for the future playing development of the club. This will take the form of a ‘Talents and Favours’ evening on Friday 8th May, which we hope will prove an exciting new venture to help raise funds for both sections. What you may ask is a Talents and Favours event? To simplify, we have been asking members or contacts to donate a Talent or Favour over the past couple of months which can then be auctioned on the night by our resident auctioneer, club captain Jody Betts. Many members have already come forward with some very generous donations which range

from two tickets for an Ashes test match in August, photography training, a free will and a free haircut. As a warm up to the auction there will be a Twenty/20 match between the two clubs starting at approximately 6pm. So why not come down to The Avenue – Burrowmoor Road, March, PE15 9RS – on Friday 8th May to enjoy an exciting evening of Twenty/20 cricket and a chance to bid for some super Talents and Favours; especially those Ashes Tickets. We plan to start the auction between 8.30pm-9pm.

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Snap the Ouse Photography Competition

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The Ouse Washes Landscape Partnership has launched an exciting competition to promote OuseFest, which runs from July 20th to August 2nd, 2015. The partnership is looking for photographs that define the character and feel of the Ouse Washes and depict what makes the area great. Photographs could include landscapes, wildlife, people, buildings or water. The competition is open to everyone and has three age categories: 12 and under, 13-18 and 19 and over. One winner from each category will win a basket full of goodies worth £50. To participate, please send your photographs to [email protected] by Sunday 31st May. For more information visit: www.ousewashes.org.uk/get-involved/competitions.


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Stotts Fish Restaurant

wner Jonathan Stott takes a hands on approach to running the business and has a lifetime’s worth of experience to call on; his family have been involved in the fish and chip business since 1925 and a young Jonathan began his career at the age of three by fetching buckets of chips and moved onto travelling around the villages in Fenland selling fish and chips out of his grandfather’s coach. The skills Jonathan picked up in those early years continue to serve him well to this today, he said: “everything is done the old traditional way in the way that my grandfather and father taught me.” Although the old traditions have been kept at Stotts, Jonathan has introduced some modern touches, he said: We cover every dietary need for people, anything anybody wants we can cook to order.” Despite the difficult economic climate of recent times, there have been no price increases at Stotts for over four years and Jonathan and his staff pride themselves on the quality of their food, and the friendliness of their service. Rob Scudamore recently became the newest member of the Stotts team bringing industry experience and expertise – Rob has previously been a runner-up in the Young Frier of the Year at the National Federation of Fish Friers Awards – and has slotted in seamlessly. “All my staff are very helpful and very communicative,” said Jonathan. “Even when I’m busy myself I try to respond to every customer that walks through the door and have a conversation with them. It’s about good quality food, friendly staff and being supportive to

the town.” And when it comes to supporting the town Stotts does more than its fair share, participating in a number of local events including the St George’s Fayre and Summer Fayre. Stotts also

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Stotts Fish Restaurant is located at 44 High Street, March and is open from 11am-1.30pm and 4pm-9.30pm on Monday’s, Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s. 11am-2pm and 4pm-9.30pm on Wednesday’s, and 11am-2pm and 4.30pm-7.30pm on Saturdays. For more information call 01354 659 977.


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Canine Chocolate Poisoning

The taste of chocolate can sometimes be hard to resist and from the run up to Christmas, onto Valentine’s Day and then through Easter, it seems to be everywhere you look. But did you know that chocolate is actually poisonous if you’re a dog? Chocolate contains a powerful stimulant called theobromine which is similar to caffeine and is poisonous to dogs, so much so that ingestion can be fatal if untreated.

Signs of Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs Include:

- Abdominal tension- Diarrhoea- Vomiting (with or without blood)- Dehydration (increased drinking)- Increased salivation - Hyperactivity/excitability/restlessness- Tremors/seizures- Increased heart rate and rapid breathing- Blood in urine and incontinence

If you think your dog has eaten any form of chocolate: dark, milk, white, cooking, drinking or even cocoa beans or chocolate powder, contact your vet immediately. Clinical signs usually appear within four hours of ingestion and can last for up to 72 hours.

How is Chocolate Poisoning Treated?

Treatment can include induced vomiting, fluid therapy, administration of absorbents such as charcoal, drugs to assist with heart rate control or even flushing the stomach under general anaesthetic. Our advice, always ensure that chocolates are out of your dogs reach and should they get their paws on them don’t wait for the signs of chocolate poisoning, call your vet immediately.

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The transferable nil rate band is available where a least one of the spouses dies after the 9 October 2007. It does not matter when the first spouse died. It is important to note though that the transferrable nil rate band has to be specifically claimed and in order to do this clear records need to be kept from the first death.

Post October 2007, the most tax efficient Will may be for spouses to leave everything to each other in the first instance with substitute provisions naming beneficiaries for the second death. If your current Will includes a nil rate band discretionary trust (and there are many in our strong room which still do), you may be able to greatly simplify your Will and potentially save future inheritance tax especially if the nil rate band is increased significantly in the future.

Please speak to myself or one of my colleagues in the Probate department who will be able to advise on what type of Will is most suitable for your financial and personal circumstances.

he Finance Act 2008 introduced a major change to the way inheritance tax operates for married couples (or those in Civil Partnerships) in England and Wales. Although the change is not recent, it appears that many people are not aware of it and the impact that it has on their inheritance tax liability.

Everybody has an amount that they can own (whether in property or cash assets) without inheritance tax being payable. This is known as the nil rate band (as the inheritance tax payable on the amount is at 0%). The current nil rate band is £325,000. Everything over the nil rate band may suffer inheritance tax at a rate of up to 40%.

Prior to 9 October 2007, where for example a husband died leaving everything to his wife, there would be no inheritance tax to pay as his estate would have been covered by the spouse exemption. When the wife subsequently died, her estate would include everything she had inherited from her husband. She would only be able to deduct her own nil rate band. This often meant that many relatively modest estates suffered inheritance tax at 40% on everything over the survivors nil rate band. The first spouse’s nil rate band had effectively been “wasted”.

To prevent the wasting of the first spouse’s nil rate band and to reduce the final tax liability, Wills were often drafted to include “discretionary nil rate band trusts”. A sum up to the nil rate band at the time would be left in the Will to be managed by trustees for the benefit of a number of family members which would normally also include the widow or widower of the testator. These trusts could be difficult to understand for the family and complicated to administer.

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May is National Walking Month and what better way to get some exercise than to be out in the fresh air, especially with friends or family. National Walking Month sees events up and down the UK, including flagship week-long festivals – Walk to Work Week and Walk to School Week. These festivals are designed to raise awareness of the benefits of this simple type of exercise that most people can take part in with no special equipment.

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On March 18th Chancellor George Osborne delivered his last budget before the general election. As a reminder here are some of the key points:Tax efficient savings:A new help to buy ISA, for every £200 the first time buyer saves there will be a £50 bonus payment up to a maximum of £3,000 on £12,000 of savings. The bonus will be available for purchases of homes in this area worth up to £250,000. The ISA limit will rise to £15,240 for the tax year 2015-16 so a couple can invest up to £30,480 in a tax-free plan. The starting rate of savings income will be significantly increased from 10% of the first £2,882 to 10% of the first £5000. Furthermore it is proposed that the first £1,000 worth of interest income for basic rate taxpayers will be zero on the first £1,000, this could spell the death knell of cash ISAs. A key benefit could be that existing cash ISA allowances may be better deployed in equity-based investments. Premium bonds offer tax free winnings, and it is anticipated that the maximum investment limit will rise to £50,000 on June 1st, 2015.Retirement planning:In addition to the new flexibility of certain pensions from April 6th, 2015, further initiative has been announced from April 2016 that those individuals already receiving income from a pension annuity may be able to sell that income to a third party. A number of things need to be sorted out in the meantime. Firstly, a market needs to be developed that will buy annuities, and then the proceeds of the sale can then be taken directly or drawn

down over a number of years and will be taxed at the individual’s marginal rate. From April 6th, 2016 the lifetime allowance for pensions will be reduced from £1.25 million to £1 million, if this might affect you speak with an independent financial adviser because, certain actions may be taken in time to protect your retirement plans.Capital gains tax:If you are a higher or additional rate taxpayer you will pay 28% on all capital gains above your annual exemption of £11,000. If your spouse or civil partner is a basic rate taxpayer, they only pay 18% on gains above their annual exemption. Good financial planning will maximise the use of the lowest tax rate. Entrepreneurs’ relief has been amended but it is still a valuable way to release equity from a business.Other points:Your personal allowance will increase to £10,600 in 2015/2016 to £10,800 in 2016/2017 and £11,000 the following year. The government proposes to abolish the self-employed class 2 N.I. contributions sometime in the next Parliament. Self-employed farmers will be able to average their profits over five years instead of just two from April 2016. There is also much more and if you are keen to establish the impact on your circumstances, please contact me for a no fee initial meeting..If you have financial concerns and you are looking for some advice, why not have an initial consultation at no cost to you by arranging a meeting with me? Tax planning is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change..


ay Day has been celebrated since ancient times as a sign of mid-Spring, new life and warmer weather. Traditional activities featured maypole dancing, flowers, May Queen parades and music. Since 1978 the first Monday in May has been an official public holiday. Spring Bank Holiday on the last Monday in May used to be the Monday after Pentecost and was known as Whit Monday, the day after Whitsunday. March Fair was held on the first Monday before Whit Sunday. (1) Cricket in March was first recorded in 1744 (2). Members of March Cricket Club opened the season on Monday May 15th, 1848 with a match between the married and the single members, in the close belonging to the secretary Mr Grounds – proprietor of the Griffin Inn. “The March Cricket Club which could once boast of being in a flourishing state, and of the achievement of victories over some of the neighbouring crack clubs but which has been languishing for some seasons, has this year been resuscitated with some spirit, and it again bids fair to resume its old position in the cricketing world. “(3) The match was won by the bachelors with Mr Bavin scoring 33 in the first innings. Another match was played on May 22nd. Grass mowing in March had begun on Tuesday May 16th and crops appeared promising. Wheat and oats were growing well though they had been sown late that year. It was also recorded that a number of Irish labourers were making their appearance in the fens (4). Although May weather seemed fine, it had been a very wet February, and summer

continued very wet. (5) A plan for 12 houses was presented to March Urban District Council, with a further plan showing it as part of a larger project for 40 houses. The 12 houses would be built on a new road along the north side of St John’s Rectory, connecting Station Road and St John’s Road. At the meeting the Surveyor showed plans for the new road, running from Station Road to New Park Road, and the houses which would be built for the G.E. Railway Company. Despite his worries about surface water, the plans were passed. (6) Efforts were made to set up a March and district branch of the National Egg Collection for Wounded Soldiers. Mrs Truman would meet interested people on May 17th at the shop lent by Mr John Collingwood. 300,000 eggs were needed weekly for soldiers wounded in battle and recovering in hospital. Some eggs were sent to base hospitals in France. As eggs were so cheaply obtained, it was felt there would be a good response to this effort to restore ‘soldier heroes back to health and strength’. (7) May 1973 saw the death of Sir Harry Legge-Bourke, Conservative Member of Parliament for the Isle of Ely, who was born on May 16th 1914. The July by-election was won by the Liberal Party candidate Clement Freud. 1) Kelly’s Directory 19002) www.cambscrickethistory.co.uk/1838-48.shtml 3) Cambridge Chronicle and Journal May 13th, 18484) Cambridge Chronicle and Journal May 20th, 18485) www.booty.org.uk/booty.weather/climate/1800_1849.htm 6) The Cambridgeshire Times May 7th, 19157) The Cambridgeshire Times May 14th, 1915

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..May in the townby Jennifer Lawler


Ramsey Rural Museum - VE Celebration DayRamsey Rural Museum is hosting a VE Day celebration day with a 1940s themed village fete on Sunday 10th May between 11am and 4pm – normal entry charges apply.

The village fete will be centred on the 1930/40s Darlow’s farm cottage and garden within the grounds of the museum. Marquees will be erected near the cottage with tables and chairs to enable visitors to have ‘a bring your own street party’, with forties food, cakes and light refreshments on sale from the museum tea room. The main exhibition is from the Pathfinder collection based at RAF Wyton’s Heritage Centre, as the Pathfinder force was based at airfields in the area. Other displays prepared for the day include a film depicting Ramsey in the 1940s, a photographic exhibition in the museum’s barn, a self-conducted trail around the museum – highlighting 1940’s agricultural equipment, artefacts from the railways and memorabilia from the Army, Navy and RAF.

Please visit our website on: www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk for entry fees.

Contact Terry Heslin - ChairmanContact: [email protected] Tel: 01487 815715

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EXCITING EVENT FOR MAY | VE Day Celebrations 10th May 2015 11am - 4pm

The village fete will be centred on the 1930/40’s Darlow’s farm cottage and garden, within the grounds of Ramsey Rural Museum. Including a film show depicting Ramsey in 1940’s, with a photographic exhibition, as well as many WW2 displays and memorabilia including the Pathfinder collection.

Fun for all the family including horse and cart rides around the Museum. Enjoy the 1940’s Tea Room with hot/cold drinks and homemade cakes.

These displays will include stories from local people who went off to fight in World War II and those who stayed on the land to help feed the population. Additionally there will be displays by the ‘Mollie’ dancers, Vintage Cycle Club and a display of classic cars. Children can be kept entertained with camouflage face painting and the chance to dress up in forties clothing. Games such as an egg and spoon and sack race for parents and children will also be laid on, as well as the opportunity to take a horse and cart ride around the museum’s grounds. You will also have the chance to check the Ramsey Town Archive (CMAP), and the Ramsey Rural Museum Archive to find out more about rural life in the 1940s.

Ramsey Rural Museum is located in Wood Lane, Ramsey, PE26 2XD. For more information about the event contact Museum Chairman Terry Heslin on 01487 815 715 or visit: www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk.


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This can be a frightening experience and it is important to take advice from a children’s panel solicitor at the earliest opportunity.

The most common reason for social services taking concerns about your children to court is because parents do not cooperate with them to try and resolve the problems. Taking early legal advice means that you know where you stand from the start, and means you can be advised on the best course of action to take to solve the problem.

Sometimes it is not possible to resolve the problems, in these circumstances social services must provide you with notice that they are considering issuing care proceedings. They will

send you a Public Law Outline letter inviting you to attend a meeting with your solicitor. You must take this letter seriously as failure to do so will result in the matter being placed before the court.

If social services take the matter to court you have the right to challenge what they are saying, however, it is vital that you obtain the correct advice. Changes in the law mean that care proceedings must be concluded within 26 weeks; therefore if you do not act quickly it can often be too late.

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Let’s Go CarpingNow the river season has ended, most anglers turn their attention to the Carp lakes in the area. There are plenty to choose from, here is a list of most of the lakes within a 20 mile radius of March: Button Hole at Marshland St James, Dents at Hilgay, Decoy (Whittlesey), Fields End Water (Doddington), Head Fen (Little Downham), Kingsland Reservoir (Coates), Rookery Water (Pidley), Waynes Lakes (Manea), Manea Villgae Lake, Little Ranch (Elm), and Railway Lakes at Whittlesey. All these can be fished all year round and on a day ticket, although most don’t allow keepnets and all have different rules so check when you arrive.

The lake nearest to March is Fields End Water at Doddington. Here you have a choice of two lakes, the oldest of which is known as ‘The Lake’ and has the bigger fish of the two; with Carp going to over 20lb, Tench to 8lb and plenty of Roach to 2lb. Method feeder works well here, but as the weather warms up surface baits such as dog biscuit or bread works best for the Carp. The other lake, known as ‘The Pool’ was designed to be a match lake, but matches are no longer held here so you can normally get a peg easily at weekends. The Pool is full of fish, with Carp to 10lb, Barbell to 7lb, Ide to 3lb and plenty of Chub and other small fish to go at. Having not visited for a couple of years I recently made a return, although I’m not sure what they’re feeding the fish because they have stacked on weight and fight like Mike Tyson. I only fished three hours and had seven Barbell and lost count of the

number of Carp I caught. All of which were taken with banded pellet, fished over micro pellet.

One lake which does allow keepnets is Kingsland Reservoir near Coates, here they supply you with nets and there are three lakes to choose from. Two are full of Carp and the third one, which they call ‘Silver Fish Lake’ is stocked with Bream, Tench, Crucian Carp and plenty of Rudd. The other two Carp lakes hold Tench to 8lb, Carp to 20lb plus and plenty of Rudd. Once again the main approach is the method feeder or surface baits, which produce well.

I fished a match here a couple of weeks ago with Leverington Angling Club and Dan Hall came out on top. Fishing on the pole with maggot and pellet fished on the bottom he landed a total of 118lb. Denis Sandbridge was second with 110lb. The following day the March Club fished at Decoy Lake on Six Islands and Shaun Strachan won with 98lb, closely followed by Dan Hall with 94lb. Most lakes seem to have hit good form now the temperature is starting to rise, and as it continues to get warmer all the lakes should start to fish well.

Finally, by the time you read this report I’ll have my spot picked out on the 20ft and will soon be pre-baiting ready for June 16th, the start of the river season – which happens to fall on my day off.

Tight Lines!

| Local Fishing Round Up with Bob Fitzjohn

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1st: Edith Cavell – Facing the Silence. Staged at The Angles Theatre, Wisbech ‘Edith Cavell - Facing the Silence’ is a new play with music. For more information call the box office on 01945 474 447. 2nd: New Foundation Christian Medical Mission to the Niger Delta fundraising, coffee and information morning. St Peters Church Hall 10am onwards. For more information call 01354 654 214. 7th-10th: Chatteris Spring Fair. For more info visit: www.fenland.gov.uk/article/1787/Funfairs. 8th: Mr Bateman (Senior of Bateman’s Auctioneers, Stamford) Talk. March Museum is hosting a talk by Mr Bateman, Senior of Bateman’s Auctioneers in Stamford, at St Peter’s Church Hall starting at 7.30pm. For more information call 01354 655 300. 9th, 10th, 30th & 31st: Peckover House Behind the Scenes Tour. An opportunity to explore parts of the property not normally open to visitors, the tours start at 1pm and 2.30pm and will involve several flights of stairs. £3 plus normal admission. For more information contact the Property Office on 01945 583 463. 9th: Morecambe and Wise Rebooted. At The Angles Theatre, Wisbech ‘Morecambe and Wise Rebooted’, a most unusual tribute act. For more information call the box office on 01945 474 447. 10th: Plant and Craft Fair. Elgood’s Brewery and Gardens will be putting on a Plant and Craft Fair. For more information call 01945 583160.10th: Fossil Hunting Trip. Join Fossils Galore on a Fossil Hunting Trip to unearth a world of fossils. For more information call 01354 278 089.11th: Kathryn J. Scorah – Changing Perceptions (with Wisbech Camera Club). From 7.30pm Wisbech Camera Club are hosting award winning photographer and member of world cup winners Wigan 10 foto club, Kathryn J. Scorah, at Elgood’s Stadium. Entry is £3 although spaces are limited so booking is recommended. To book or for more information call David Hodgson on 01945 465 126 or email: [email protected]. 26th-30th: Half Term Workshops – Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous Medicine. At The Angles Theatre, Wisbech. Final performances will take place on the 29th and 30th. For more information call the box office on 01945 474 447.29th: Pamper Night. Join the members Tydd St Giles Golf Club for a Pamper night in the leisure suite.

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A ticket buys you one 30 minute treatment of your choice, a glass of bubbly and a light buffet. Tickets cost £15 for members and £20 for non members. For more information or to book call 01945 871 007. 29th: Chatteris History Society Guided Walk. Chatteris History Society have organised a guided walk ‘Oliver Cromwell’s Huntington’. Meet in the Museum Car Park at 6pm. For more information call 01354 696 319. 29th-30th: Whittlesey Summer Fair. The fair will occupy the rear part of Eastgate Car Park, and The Market Place, from Wednesday evening until Sunday morning. Rides and stalls will be situated on the Market Place. For more information visit: www.fenland.gov.uk/article/1787/Funfairs. 30th: Peterborough Male Voice Choir, Peterborough Voices and Peterborough Youth Choir will be performing with the double Grammy award winning King’s Singers. The performance starts at 7.30pm and tickets are available from £12. To book you can either visit Peterborough Information Centre, call 0333 666 3366 or visit: www.peterboroughmvchoir.org.uk. 30th: Equestrian and Small Holding Boot Sale. Equestrian and Smallholding Boot Sale under cover at Skylark Garden Centre, for more information please call 07982 835 088. 30th: Open Tower Day at St Wendreda’s Church. Climb the tower and see the amazing views between 11am-4pm. Tickets cost £3.50 and include a drink and a biscuit. For more information visit: www.stwendreda.co.uk. 30th-June 3rd: Annual Flower Festival at Walpole St Peters Church. Blooms will be displayed inside the church and outside you can keep yourself occupied with stalls, raffles, refreshments, games and a dog show. For more info call 01945 780 235 or visit: www.walpolestpeterchurch.org/flowerfestival2015. 31st: Rings End Nature Reserve Dawn Chorus Guided Walk. Meet at the Reserve car park at 4.30am for your chance to hear and see the early morning local wildlife, yes it’s early but well worth it. As with all Friends of Rings End events this is free and everybody is welcome. Please wear sturdy footwear and warm clothing. For more information join our Facebook page Friends of Rings End Nature Reserve or Follow us on Twitter @ringsendnature. Reserve address: Rings End Nature Reserve, Twenty Foot Road, Chain Bridge, March, PE15 0BE.

| Event diary: May 2015


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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 Georges• Fitness boot camp 7pm and toning class 8pm at Westwood School.• Yoga class at St Peters Church Hall 9.15am. Contact Gill Spibey on 07884 316 802 or email: [email protected] 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 Plus• Fitness boot camp 7pm at St Wendreda’s Hall.• 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.• Yoga class at Burrowmoor School 6.30pm. Contact Gill Spibey on 07884 316 802 or email: [email protected] Thursday • 19.45-20.30 Armegeddon Circuit Training £6.00 payg or pre-book online • March Town Hockey Club 19.30 -20.30 at Neale Wade all levels welcome 13 plus age.• Toning class 10am at St Wendreda’s Hall.• Pilates 7pm at Neale-Wade Academy.Every Friday • Ballroom Dancing for Improvers 19:30-20:30 and Ballroom Dancing

Regular Eventsfor 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.• Fitness boot camp 7pm at Neale-Wade Academy. • Yoga class at St Peters Church Hall 9.15am. Contact Gill Spibey on 07884 316 802 or email: [email protected] 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 Saturday of the month• Rotary Club of March Newspaper collection, City Road car park. Tel: 01354 653105Second 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 March RBL Club 7.30pmSecond Thurs of the month(Except August) March Morning WI meeting 9.30am at March Community Centre. March St Mary’s WI meeting 2.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall. MarchStone Cross WI meeting 7pm Trinity Church Hall.Third 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 Georges• Fitsteps Every Wednesday 7-8pm at St Johns Church Hall, Station Road, March. No partner or dance experience needed. Contact Chantel on 07904289869. www.fitsteps.co.uk.

Music at Georges2nd: Storm. This classic rock band will blow up a storm when they play Georges on May 2nd. Veterans of the Cambridgeshire scene, rock fans can expect classic cover from giants of the genre such as Van Halen, Status Quo, Jimi Hendrix, Motorhead and Deep Purple. The gig is free with music between 9.30 and 11.30pm.

9th: Hush. Georges watched this band form and develop. With the lovely Heather on vocals, this small tight band has a great ear for all the popular classics. Hush they are, quiet they are not!

16th: Them Nerves. Georges, for the first time, plays host to Them Nerves, a band with spunky presence and colourful language from the Thrapston area. Modern, punky and a likable sound with a great fast contagious beat.23rd: Dead House. What a performance these musicians give. If you’re looking for a presence on stage, this is a band known throughout the county. Dead Horse hits you with a performance and sound not easily matched.

For more information visit: www.georges-march.co.uk.

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| Spotlight on By Andrew Smith

March Golf Club

To join March Golf Club or to find out more, you can contact Club Secretary Michal Simpson on 01354 652364/[email protected] or Club Pro Alex Oldham on 01354 657 255/[email protected]. Alternatively you can visit: www.marchgolfclub.co.uk.

A nine hole parkland course, March Golf Club is a tranquil yet challenging setting with well maintained greens and tree lined fairways. Located just off the A141 bypass along Grange Road, the golf club is now at its fourth home since its formation at Cavalry Barn Farm in 1923. In addition to the course there is also a large practice area with a driving range, putting green and chipping area, allowing you to fine-tune all aspects of your game. Being situated so close to town the nine hole layout is ideal for the any local golfer as Promotions Committee Chairman Penny Gilbert explained, she said: “The course lends itself to those who want to play golf but haven’t got the three or four hours it takes to do 18 holes, so you can dip in and play to suit your lifestyle. “So if you’re working and it’s the beginning or end of the year you can still keep your game going.” Currently membership of the club stands at over 200 and there is a great deal of flexibility in the membership options available. You can have either a year-long membership with access to the club seven days a week (£585), or five days a week (£512). There’s also the option of a summer membership which runs from April 1st-September 30th (£425). Additionally you can also join as a student or junior member. If you’re thinking of taking up the game the club also offers a six month academy membership costing £50. Club Chairman Stephen Layton explained the intention of the idea, he said: “It’s

aimed at people who want a taster into golf, and the idea is to encourage them to come down and have lessons and when the pro considers them ready, they can have a game on the course as well.” While there are several advantages of being a member of the golf club, such as not having to pay green fees and the option of playing as many rounds as you like, a unique benefit is not having to book to play. “I think it’s a huge advantage that we don’t have a booking system,” said Stephen. “So if you’re coming back from work or if you wake up one Saturday morning and think I really fancy a game of golf you can just drop in and play whatever, whenever you want.” More recently the club has looked to capitalise on its location and scenery by staging weddings. “That’s what we’re trying to develop at the moment,” said Stephen. “We feel we’ve got a lot to offer couples getting married here. “The practice ground is ideal, you can put a marquee on it, children can play, there’s plenty of room to park so it’s got a lot going for it”. In addition to weddings the club can also be hired for other private functions such as funeral wakes, anniversaries, birthdays and work parties.

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This Month at the CinemaMay is a month of action in the world of cinema. It all kicks off on May 8th with Big Game, which stars Samuel L. Jackson as the President of the United States. Air Force One crashes in the wilderness and he is the only survivor. He is found by a young boy and they have to work together to survive as they are hunted down by terrorists. The fourth instalment in the Mad Max universe is released on May 15th, almost 30 years since the last movie – Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome – was released in 1985. Mad Max is set in a futuristic Australia where law and order has broken down following a major energy crisis. Tom Hardy stars as Max and Charlize Theron is the new character of Furiosa. San Andreas, released on May 29th, is the third action-packed movie of the month. Starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, this disaster film follows a LA rescue-helicopter pilot who heads to San Francisco to find his daughter after a massive earthquake hits California. Released on May 15th Pitch Perfect 2 is one of two teen films to hit our screens this month. Join the Barden Bellas as they head to the

world stage to compete in a national singing competition. The other big teen release is Disney’s Tomorrowland: A World Beyond on May 22nd. This futuristic movie stars George Clooney and Britt Robertson. There is also a pair of great drama films coming your way in May, starting with a remake of Thomas Hardy classic Far From The Madding Crowd on May 1st. British actress Carey Mulligan takes the title role of Bathsheba Everdene who has to choose from three very different suitors. The Age of Adaline is released on May 8th and stars Blake Lively as Adaline, who suddenly stops aging after an accident.

For film times and to book, visit www.lightcinemas.co.uk.

| Film Light Cinema Wisbech

Tomorrowland: A World Beyond is released on

May 22nd


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Established family run business experienced in offering a complete package from survey through to design and

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www.aspectfi res.co.ukStockists of: Aga | Charnwood | Chesney’s |

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37 Market Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambs PE7 1BA

Tel/Fax 01733 202220Email: aspectfi [email protected]

Opening Times:Mon – Fri 9am-1pm

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Multi-Fuel and Wood Burning StovesRange Cookers and Flue SystemsFireplaces, Gas and Electric FiresHand Crafted Stone Fireplaces

Established family run business experienced in offering a complete package from survey through to design and

installation with our fully qualifi ed team.

Visit us at our diverse showroom where we have an extensive range of fi res and fi replaces on display


This picture shows the Charnwood CT Cookstove’

CharnwoodPremier Dealers.

Aspect Fires 1/2 NVL July.indd 1 18/6/12 16:40:32

37 Market Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambs, PE7 1BA

Tel/Fax 01733 202220 Email: [email protected]

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Appliance delivery. (White goods)

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May 2015 | D I S C O V E R I N G March 4746 MARCH DiReCtoRy May 2015 May 2015 MARCH DiReCtoRy 47

BUILDERS CARRIAGE

Large items collected and delivered. (D.I.Y Stores and Furniture)

Appliance delivery. (White goods)

Student moves.

Pallet deliveries.

Local and national service.

Domestic and commercial customers welcome.

All vehicle sizes available and tailored to your requirements.

Competitive prices.

Goods in transit insurance of up to £50,000.

For a quote:Email [email protected]

Alternatively phone Nick on 07860520470 or

Richard on 07711133842

Deliveries Made SimpleWWW.RNDMANANDVAN.CO.UK

ELECtRICIAnS HOME IMPROVEMEntS

FItnESS

PAIntER & DECORAtOR

Discount available for OAP’s

N LUNNPainting & Decorating

Services

Tel: 07990 696243 / 01945 [email protected]

Free Quotation

call Nathan

Interior & Exterior for a professional and

Reliable Service

PLAStERInG

e. [email protected] New Park, March, Cambs. PE15 8RS

Call Ryan Peacock on:

07880 740243

All aspects of plastering welcome

PUBLIC

To advertise your business here call:

01778 421 4270r 07837 499 061

Prices start from just £19

Remember to quote ‘Discovering March’ when responding to

these adverts

Your SPrING DIrectorY OF LOCAL BUSInESSES

Find local tradesmen and stockists

PrintMatt LaMinated doubLe Sided

buSineSS CardS500onLy £39+vat

01778 421427 | 07837499061 [email protected]

May

OFFERS

5000a5doubLe Sided LeafLetS

onLy £99FOR all yOuR pRinting REquiREmEntS

laRgE OR Small

New KicK-boxing class at March community FE centre, station Road.

Thurs 6.30-7.30pm

More info contact: 079320530570 [email protected]

improve your fitness, flexibility.Martial arts teaches self confidence, discipline,

strengthens and tones your body and mind.

Learn the exciting sport kick-boxingCall to book your first lesson

Starting

16th April

Portrait Photography Specialists(Families and Pets)

Your Local Studio near Tesco

Director Dr. Christopher Ley(see web site for more details)

GROUnD WORkS

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