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March Museum - Frederick Normanpage 16

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Welcome to the April issue...

I hope you have all had a fabulous Easter and have enjoyed a well-deserved break (those of you that were able to!) The fun doesnt stop there though, because this month we can look forward to St Georges Fayre on April 24th - an event that literally takes over the town. Read the feature on page 4 to find out more.

The Events Diary is jam-packed again this month, so do take a look at that, and we also have

historical features from regulars Jennifer Lawler, Peter Wright and Trevor Bevis, as well as the Puzzle Page, a leg of lamb recipe and much, much more.

BeckyDont forget to take part in the Dragon Hunt too..Weve been hiding dragons in shops and business windows throughout the town. All you need to do is find them and write down which window you found each one in. Take a look at pages 21-22 to find your entry form and the list of dragons that you need to find. One lucky winner, picked at random after the closing date, will win a

fantastic prize!

Id like to take this opportunity to thank all our regular contributors and advertisers for their continued input and support, as well as the dedicated team who work hard to produce the magazine. Without these people there would be no Discovering March, and Ive been delighted by all the positive comments we continue to receive . We are always striving to improve, and your feedback really does mean a lot.

Claire

With thanks to...Jennifer Lawler, Eamonn Dorling, Eileen Le Voi, Fraser Dawbarns, Dack Pearson Solicitors, March and District Museum, March Podiatry, The Light Cinema, Trevor Bevis, and Ellis Winters.

Cover photo by Neil Foster

The copy deadline for the May edition of Discovering March is April 6th, please email [email protected] look forward to hearing from you!

4 St Georges Fayre9-10 Community Matters12 Consumer Advice14 Property page Choosing the right Estate Agent

16 Museum Frederick Norman

21-22 Dragon Hunt26 Legal Corner28 Recipe28 Food Pronounciation30 March in the Past April32 Health St Georges Fayre activities

34-36 Event Diary Whats happening in and around March

38 Finance The Need for Specialist Advice

40 History of March Marchs Railway

41 Legal Corner Business Property Relief for Farmers

42 Film New Releases this Month

43 Club Spotlight Fen Tigers Goalball

44-45 Directory46 Puzzle page


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MARCH ST GEORGES FAYRE

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Now in its eighth year, Marchs St Georges Fayre will be held on Sunday April 24th. The town centre streets are pedestrianized, creating space for a bustling street market and fun fair. Dont miss the opening parade at 10.15am, in celebration of St George into the Market Place, followed by live music and dance performances throughout the day. There is a wide variety of entertainment, free of charge, from Punch and Judy shows to circus skill workshops, even a fancy dress competition at 10.35am in the Market Place the theme this year is the Queens 90th birthday. So come and join in the fun and celebrate Englands national day!

The Fayre is delivered by Fenland District Council and a committee of dedicated volunteers; it is also supported by March Town Council. Many community organisations within the town have contributed to the events success over the years, including; Fen Craft Fairs, The Chamber of Commerce, March Library, March Museum, March Society, Churches Together, The Rotary Club, March Lions, Georges and many more.

By the library: Funky Fi Circus skills workshop Birds of prey

Punch and Judy show Land Zorbs Speed cage

Traditional games Miniature golf Story telling

Throughout the town: Funfair Stilt walkers River trips

Vivien the fire engine Vintage cycle display Duck race

Hog roast Venison burgers Fish and chips Live music and dance on Ice cream Tower tours and the Market Place and at Georges at St Peters Church

Luxury food, drinks and gift stalls throughout the town

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PLANS FOR NEW CHATTERIS PRIMARY SCHOOL The Active Learning Trust is applying to open a new free school in Chatteris. The Trust, which currently supports fourteen schools in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, will submit their proposal to the Department of Education next month, with a view to opening the school in September 2017.The school will serve children aged from three to eleven years of age, and is expected to ease the pressure on school places in the town.

The school will open with one reception class of thirty pupils and then grow organically to its full capacity of four hundred and twenty, in addition to a nursery with a further fifty-two places.

The Active Learning Trust already operates Kingsfield Primary School in Chatteris, and CEO of the Trust, Gary Peile, emphasised the positive impact that the new school will have on the community. We believe our experience in developing the new provision in Cambridgeshire puts the Trust in a very good position to deliver a new school in Chatteris, he said. The Trust is already working with schools in the town and feels that the new school will add considerably to its ability to meet the needs of local pupils.

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Norman was born in late 1897 as one of eleven children of potato merchant William Norman of Nene Parade. He was a popular local boy and a keen sportsman. He joined the Royal Navy and became a flag signalman on the 15,000 ton battleship, HMS Formidable. Formidable was laid down at Portsmouth naval dockyard in March 1898 but because of delays in provision of her machinery, she would not be commissioned until October 1904.

At the beginning of the Great War, Formidable was based at Portland - assigned to the Channel Fleet defending the English Channel and the south coast. She was involved in guarding the transport of the British Expeditionary Force to France in August 1914. During November and December, she was temporarily transferred to Sheerness to counter any attempt by Germany to invade England. On December 30th, her squadron was transferred

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In the early hours of New Years Day, 1915, Formidable was steaming at ten knots when German submarine U24 attacked. At 2.20a.m. a torpedo exploded in the port side boiler room and, within minutes, Formidable had developed a significant list. At 2.40a.m. the order to abandon ship was given by Captain Arthur Loxley. At 3.05 a.m. a second torpedo struck home on the starboard side. A 30 ft. swell made it difficult to launch lifeboats. Signalman Norman and his colleague Whitley were on the bridge during the attacks and stayed at their posts until ordered to save themselves. They both jumped into the sea. Just before 5a.m. the ship rolled over on to its side and sank. After forty-five minutes in the water, Whitley was picked up. Hopes that Norman would also be saved diminished as the Navy issued survivor lists. News was received on February 6th that Normans body was washed up near Portland. The total compliment of officers and men was 780, of whom 547 were lost. It was an event that shocked the nation.

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44. Nutty Chicken/Lamb (Mild or spicy)|7.95 Peanuts, chew nuts based chicken or lamb cooked with chef special mild or spicy sauce.

45. Chiken/Lamb Kudu chilly (spicy)|7.95 Homemade gram & chatt mossala & butternut squash cooked with peper,onion garlic Flakes, green & smoked chilli.

46. Chicken/Lamb Vindabon (Hot & tangy)|8.95 Tangy paste, garlic&chilli Fleck based Chicken or Lamb cookedwithonion,flavouredchilli&grammossala.

47. Chicken /Lamb Morissa (Hot)|8.95 Chicken or Lamb cooked with 4 different type of chilli along gram massala.

BIRYANI DISHES48. CHICKEN / LAMB BIRYANI|8.95 Cookedwithbasmatirice&servedwithvegetablecurry.

49. CHICKEN / LAMB TIKKA BIRYANI|9.95 Grilledchicken/lambcookedwithherbs,rice&servewith vegetablecurry.

50. TANDOORI KING PRAWNS BIRYANI|11.95

SEAFOOD SPECIALITIES51. KING PRAWN JALFREZI (Fairly hot)|10.95 King prawns cooked in hot spices with onions, pepper shallots, herbs & green chilli.

52. CHINGRI JHOL (Medium)|10.95 Kingprawnscookedinmediumsaucedelicatelyflavoured with oriental herbs & spices.

53. KING PRAWNS MOGHLAI (Mild to medium)|10.95 Off shelled grilled king prawns, cooked in mild cashew nut sauce.

54. PADMA FISH CURRY (Medium) Fresh water fish|7.9555. CHINGRI SAG PANEER (Mild to medium)|10.95 King prawns with spinach & Bengali cheese with hint of garlic.

VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES56. CHEESE ALOO (Potatoes with cheese topping) / NAZA ALOO (mild Potatoes)|2.8557. SAG ALOO (Potatoes with spinach) / BOMBAY ALOO|2.8558. SABZI BAHAR|2.85 Mixedvegetablescookeddrywithherbsandspices.

59. MIXED VEGETABLE CURRY|2.85 Selectionofvegetablescookedinmediumcurrysauce.

60. ALOO PEAS|2.85 Potatoes cooked with peas.

FINEST INDIAN CUISINE IN FENLAND

01354 657732 | www.thespicebank.com56 high street, march, cambs PE15 9LD

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STARTERS 1. Tandoori LAMB CHOPS|4.95 Lamb chops marinated in yoghurt & special spices, Grilled intandoorioven.

2. MURGH NAZAKAT|3.85 Succulentchickenskewered,delicatelyflavouredwithgarlic & nutmeg.

3. JHINGA-E-GARLIC|4.95 Kingprawnsgrilledtandooriovenwithhintofgarlic&mint.

4. KEBAB BASHI / MAZARI|3.85 Pancake stuffed with delicious spicy lamb / chicken.

5. KING PRAWN SUKA / CHICKEN SUKA|5.25 / 3.85 King prawn / diced Chicken prepared to our chefs secret recipe based on tamarind sauce.

6. CHAT MASSALA|3.85 Tangy massala sauce cooked with chicken or potato or chana or Mixed.

7. PAKORA|2.95 / 3.85 Mixedvegetables/Chickenwithamixtureofherbs&spices servedwithaspecialdip.

8. SHEEK KEBAB / RESHMI KEBAB|3.85 Minced lamb, ginger with mixed herbs & spices cooked onskewersinthetandoorioven/wrappedinegg.

9. LAMB TIKKA / CHICKEN TIKKA / PANEER TIKKA|3.85 Cubed lamb/ Chicken/Paneer (Indian Chesse), ginger with mixed herbs & spices cooked on skewers in the Tandoori oven.

10. SAMOSA / ONION BHAJI| 2.95 (Meatorchickenorvegetable)Triangularpastryfilledwith chicken,mincedlamborvegetables.

11. SALMON FISH / PODMA FISH Tandoori|4.9512. KING PRAWN / PRAWN PUREE|4.95 / 3.95 Highlyspicedhot,sweet&soursauce,servedonapuree.

13. KING PRAWN BUTTERFLY|4.9514. PRAWN COCKTAI|3.9515. DUCK TIKKA|4.95 Cubed duck, ginger with mixed herbs & spices cooked on skewersintheTandoorioven.

TANDOORI SPECIALITIES16. Tandoori MIXED GRILL|9.95 Mixture of Tandoori chicken,chicken tikka, shish kebab nazakat & lamb tikka.

17. Tandoori CHICKEN|6.95 Chicken on the bone, marinated to a traditional recipe.

18. DUCK/CHICKEN/LAMB/PANEER TIKKA|8.95 / 6.95 Diced breast of duck / chicken / Lamb / Paneer (Indian Chesse), marinated in herbs & spices, grilled in the tandoor.

19. MURGH NAZAKAT|7.95 Succulentchickenskewered,delicatelyflavouredwith garlic & nutmeg.

20. Tandoori LAMB CHOPS|7.95 Lamb chops, marinated in herbs & spices, grilled in the Tandoorioven.

21. CHICKEN / LAMB / PANEER SHASLIK|7.95 Diced chicken/lamb/Paneer, marinated in herbs & spices together with peppers, onions & tomatoes, roasted in the Tandoorioven.

22. PADMA FISH Tandoori|8.95 (MarinatedBangladeshifreshwaterfishcookedin Tandoori).

23. SALMON FISH Tandoori|9.95 Diced salmon, marinated in herbs & spices, grilled in the tandoor.

24. MIXED SEA FISH TANDOORI|11.95 Marinated cube Salmon, Podma Fish & king Prawn cooked on tandoori.

25. Tandoori KING PRAWNS|10.95 King prawns marinated in herbs & spices, roasted in the tandoor.


27. Tandoori KING PRAWNS SHASHLIK|11.95

THE HOUSE SPECIALITIES28. CHICKEN TIKKA BALTI MASSALA (Mild & Tangy)|7.9529. CHICKEN / LAMB TIKKA MASALA (Mild)|7.9530. CHICKEN / LAMB ANNARI (Mild)|7.95 Chicken cooked with fresh pineapple.

31. MURGH KHORAI / KHORI GOSHT (Medium)|7.95 Diced chicken / Tender Lamb in a curry sauce, delicately flavouredwithorientalherbs&spices,servedinamedium sauce.

32. KARAHI KEBAB KHYBERI (Medium)|7.95 Chicken cooked in tomato, green peppers & our chefs secret recipe, originally from the Khyber pass.

33. MURGH MUSSALAM (Medium)|7.95 Spring chicken cooked with medium spiced, fresh coriander & minced lamb.

34. CHICKEN / LAMB / SUBZI JALFREZI (Fairly hot)|7.95 DicedChicken/Lamb/mixedvegetablescookedtogether with shredded ginger, garlic & red & green chillies.

35. CHICKEN / LAMB PAS&A (Mild)|7.95 Mild tender chicken / lamb cooked in a special sauce with almonds, cream & a hint of red wine.

36. MURGI - E - TAMARIND (Medium)|7.95 Chicken prepared to our chefs secret recipe based on tamarind sauc .

37. SHAHI LAMB / CHICKEN (Medium)|9.95 ThisisaveryexoticIndiandish,madewithlamb/Chicken on the bone marinated for 48 hours in spices & roasted in theoven.

38. CHILLI CHICKEN / LAMB MASSALA (Medium)|7.95 Chicken cooked with garlic & chilli in massala sauce.

TSB EXCLUSIVE DISHES39. CHICKEN / LAMB FOTKA or LONKA (Fairly hot)|7.95 Bangladeshi special chilli cooked with chef sceret recipe / special chillies based with garlic, ginger & onions.

40. LEBO MURGEE / MERRA (Meduim)|7.95 Freshchicken/lambcookedwithspecialflavouredlemon & Jinger with herbs.

41. DUCK / CHICKEN KOMOLA (Fairly hot)|9.95 / 7.95 Marinated duck / Chicken prepared with orange, herbs & chef scerete receipe.

42. Chicken / Lamb FRUITS KA BAHAR (Mild)|7.95 Exotic mixed fruits in creamy sauce.

43. Indian twist Thai Red or Green Chicken / Lamb Curry (spicy)|8.95 Coconut milk based chicken/lamb cooked with chef special paste,blackpeaspaste,garlicflecks&homemadegram massla.

Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs | 17.30 - 22.00 Fri & Sat | 17.30 - 22.30 Sun | 12.00 - 15.00 | 17.30 - 22.00

DINE IN TAKEAWAY DELIVERY

61. SAG / MUTTER PANEER|2.85 Spinach, Peas cooked with cottage cheese.

62. SAG MUSHROOM|2.85 Mushrooms cooked with spinach.

63. CHANA MASSALA|2.8564. DAL SAMBAR|2.85 Lentilscookedwithvegetables.

65. SAG DAL / TARKA DAL|2.85 Spinach cooked with lentils.

66. ALOO GOBI|2.85 Potatoescookedwithcauliflower.

67. ONION / BRINJAL BHAJEE|2.85

RICE & BREAD68. BOILED RICE / PILAU RICE|2.5069. MUSHROOM RICE / VEGETABLE RICE|2.9570. SPECIAL FRIED RICE|2.9571. KEEMA RICE / LEMON RICE|2.9572. SHAHI Rice|3.50 Nuts & Spinach cooked with mild paste

73. CHAPATIES Thin unleavened bread|1.2074. TANDOORI ROTI|1.50 UnleavenedbreadcookedintheTandoori.

75. PARATHA|2.50 Unleavenedbreadfried.

76. RAITHA|1.95 Traditional Natural yoghurt with onion,tomatoes and cucumber.

77. PLAIN NAN|1.9578. PESHWARI NAN Stuffed with nuts (sweet)|2.5079. KEEMA NAN Stuffed With minced lamb|2.5080. GARLIC NAN / CHILLI NAN / CHEESE NAN|2.5081. PAPADOM|0.6082. CHUTNEY (per person)|0.60

NON SPICY DISHES83. CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHIPS|5.9584. CHICKEN & CHIPS|5.95

Ifyouhaveanyallergywithnutsoranyspicepleaseletusknowbefore you order

BALTI 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50ROGON 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50VINDALO 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50BHUNA 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50DANSAK 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50PATHIA 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50MADRAS 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50KORMA 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50DOPIAZA 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50SPINACH (SAG) 6.95 6.95 9.95

TRADITIONAL DISHES

Chicken LambKing Prawn Vegetable

ALL VEGETABLE DISHES AVAILABLE AS A MAIN COURSE | 5.95

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radius 7 miles

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44. Nutty Chicken/Lamb (Mild or spicy)|7.95 Peanuts, chew nuts based chicken or lamb cooked with chef special mild or spicy sauce.

45. Chiken/Lamb Kudu chilly (spicy)|7.95 Homemade gram & chatt mossala & butternut squash cooked with peper,onion garlic Flakes, green & smoked chilli.

46. Chicken/Lamb Vindabon (Hot & tangy)|8.95 Tangy paste, garlic&chilli Fleck based Chicken or Lamb cookedwithonion,flavouredchilli&grammossala.

47. Chicken /Lamb Morissa (Hot)|8.95 Chicken or Lamb cooked with 4 different type of chilli along gram massala.

BIRYANI DISHES48. CHICKEN / LAMB BIRYANI|8.95 Cookedwithbasmatirice&servedwithvegetablecurry.

49. CHICKEN / LAMB TIKKA BIRYANI|9.95 Grilledchicken/lambcookedwithherbs,rice&servewith vegetablecurry.

50. TANDOORI KING PRAWNS BIRYANI|11.95

SEAFOOD SPECIALITIES51. KING PRAWN JALFREZI (Fairly hot)|10.95 King prawns cooked in hot spices with onions, pepper shallots, herbs & green chilli.

52. CHINGRI JHOL (Medium)|10.95 Kingprawnscookedinmediumsaucedelicatelyflavoured with oriental herbs & spices.

53. KING PRAWNS MOGHLAI (Mild to medium)|10.95 Off shelled grilled king prawns, cooked in mild cashew nut sauce.

54. PADMA FISH CURRY (Medium) Fresh water fish|7.9555. CHINGRI SAG PANEER (Mild to medium)|10.95 King prawns with spinach & Bengali cheese with hint of garlic.

VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES56. CHEESE ALOO (Potatoes with cheese topping) / NAZA ALOO (mild Potatoes)|2.8557. SAG ALOO (Potatoes with spinach) / BOMBAY ALOO|2.8558. SABZI BAHAR|2.85 Mixedvegetablescookeddrywithherbsandspices.

59. MIXED VEGETABLE CURRY|2.85 Selectionofvegetablescookedinmediumcurrysauce.

60. ALOO PEAS|2.85 Potatoes cooked with peas.

FINEST INDIAN CUISINE IN FENLAND

01354 657732 | www.thespicebank.com56 high street, march, cambs PE15 9LD

order now

STARTERS 1. Tandoori LAMB CHOPS|4.95 Lamb chops marinated in yoghurt & special spices, Grilled intandoorioven.

2. MURGH NAZAKAT|3.85 Succulentchickenskewered,delicatelyflavouredwithgarlic & nutmeg.


4. KEBAB BASHI / MAZARI|3.85 Pancake stuffed with delicious spicy lamb / chicken.

5. KING PRAWN SUKA / CHICKEN SUKA|5.25 / 3.85 King prawn / diced Chicken prepared to our chefs secret recipe based on tamarind sauce.

6. CHAT MASSALA|3.85 Tangy massala sauce cooked with chicken or potato or chana or Mixed.

7. PAKORA|2.95 / 3.85 Mixedvegetables/Chickenwithamixtureofherbs&spices servedwithaspecialdip.

8. SHEEK KEBAB / RESHMI KEBAB|3.85 Minced lamb, ginger with mixed herbs & spices cooked onskewersinthetandoorioven/wrappedinegg.

9. LAMB TIKKA / CHICKEN TIKKA / PANEER TIKKA|3.85 Cubed lamb/ Chicken/Paneer (Indian Chesse), ginger with mixed herbs & spices cooked on skewers in the Tandoori oven.

10. SAMOSA / ONION BHAJI| 2.95 (Meatorchickenorvegetable)Triangularpastryfilledwith chicken,mincedlamborvegetables.

11. SALMON FISH / PODMA FISH Tandoori|4.9512. KING PRAWN / PRAWN PUREE|4.95 / 3.95 Highlyspicedhot,sweet&soursauce,servedonapuree.

13. KING PRAWN BUTTERFLY|4.9514. PRAWN COCKTAI|3.9515. DUCK TIKKA|4.95 Cubed duck, ginger with mixed herbs & spices cooked on skewersintheTandoorioven.

TANDOORI SPECIALITIES16. Tandoori MIXED GRILL|9.95 Mixture of Tandoori chicken,chicken tikka, shish kebab nazakat & lamb tikka.

17. Tandoori CHICKEN|6.95 Chicken on the bone, marinated to a traditional recipe.

18. DUCK/CHICKEN/LAMB/PANEER TIKKA|8.95 / 6.95 Diced breast of duck / chicken / Lamb / Paneer (Indian Chesse), marinated in herbs & spices, grilled in the tandoor.

19. MURGH NAZAKAT|7.95 Succulentchickenskewered,delicatelyflavouredwith garlic & nutmeg.

20. Tandoori LAMB CHOPS|7.95 Lamb chops, marinated in herbs & spices, grilled in the Tandoorioven.

21. CHICKEN / LAMB / PANEER SHASLIK|7.95 Diced chicken/lamb/Paneer, marinated in herbs & spices together with peppers, onions & tomatoes, roasted in the Tandoorioven.

22. PADMA FISH Tandoori|8.95 (MarinatedBangladeshifreshwaterfishcookedin Tandoori).

23. SALMON FISH Tandoori|9.95 Diced salmon, marinated in herbs & spices, grilled in the tandoor.

24. MIXED SEA FISH TANDOORI|11.95 Marinated cube Salmon, Podma Fish & king Prawn cooked on tandoori.

25. Tandoori KING PRAWNS|10.95 King prawns marinated in herbs & spices, roasted in the tandoor.


27. Tandoori KING PRAWNS SHASHLIK|11.95

THE HOUSE SPECIALITIES28. CHICKEN TIKKA BALTI MASSALA (Mild & Tangy)|7.9529. CHICKEN / LAMB TIKKA MASALA (Mild)|7.9530. CHICKEN / LAMB ANNARI (Mild)|7.95 Chicken cooked with fresh pineapple.

31. MURGH KHORAI / KHORI GOSHT (Medium)|7.95 Diced chicken / Tender Lamb in a curry sauce, delicately flavouredwithorientalherbs&spices,servedinamedium sauce.

32. KARAHI KEBAB KHYBERI (Medium)|7.95 Chicken cooked in tomato, green peppers & our chefs secret recipe, originally from the Khyber pass.

33. MURGH MUSSALAM (Medium)|7.95 Spring chicken cooked with medium spiced, fresh coriander & minced lamb.

34. CHICKEN / LAMB / SUBZI JALFREZI (Fairly hot)|7.95 DicedChicken/Lamb/mixedvegetablescookedtogether with shredded ginger, garlic & red & green chillies.

35. CHICKEN / LAMB PAS&A (Mild)|7.95 Mild tender chicken / lamb cooked in a special sauce with almonds, cream & a hint of red wine.

36. MURGI - E - TAMARIND (Medium)|7.95 Chicken prepared to our chefs secret recipe based on tamarind sauc .

37. SHAHI LAMB / CHICKEN (Medium)|9.95 ThisisaveryexoticIndiandish,madewithlamb/Chicken on the bone marinated for 48 hours in spices & roasted in theoven.

38. CHILLI CHICKEN / LAMB MASSALA (Medium)|7.95 Chicken cooked with garlic & chilli in massala sauce.

TSB EXCLUSIVE DISHES39. CHICKEN / LAMB FOTKA or LONKA (Fairly hot)|7.95 Bangladeshi special chilli cooked with chef sceret recipe / special chillies based with garlic, ginger & onions.

40. LEBO MURGEE / MERRA (Meduim)|7.95 Freshchicken/lambcookedwithspecialflavouredlemon & Jinger with herbs.

41. DUCK / CHICKEN KOMOLA (Fairly hot)|9.95 / 7.95 Marinated duck / Chicken prepared with orange, herbs & chef scerete receipe.

42. Chicken / Lamb FRUITS KA BAHAR (Mild)|7.95 Exotic mixed fruits in creamy sauce.

43. Indian twist Thai Red or Green Chicken / Lamb Curry (spicy)|8.95 Coconut milk based chicken/lamb cooked with chef special paste,blackpeaspaste,garlicflecks&homemadegram massla.

Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs | 17.30 - 22.00 Fri & Sat | 17.30 - 22.30 Sun | 12.00 - 15.00 | 17.30 - 22.00

DINE IN TAKEAWAY DELIVERY

61. SAG / MUTTER PANEER|2.85 Spinach, Peas cooked with cottage cheese.

62. SAG MUSHROOM|2.85 Mushrooms cooked with spinach.

63. CHANA MASSALA|2.8564. DAL SAMBAR|2.85 Lentilscookedwithvegetables.

65. SAG DAL / TARKA DAL|2.85 Spinach cooked with lentils.

66. ALOO GOBI|2.85 Potatoescookedwithcauliflower.

67. ONION / BRINJAL BHAJEE|2.85

RICE & BREAD68. BOILED RICE / PILAU RICE|2.5069. MUSHROOM RICE / VEGETABLE RICE|2.9570. SPECIAL FRIED RICE|2.9571. KEEMA RICE / LEMON RICE|2.9572. SHAHI Rice|3.50 Nuts & Spinach cooked with mild paste

73. CHAPATIES Thin unleavened bread|1.2074. TANDOORI ROTI|1.50 UnleavenedbreadcookedintheTandoori.

75. PARATHA|2.50 Unleavenedbreadfried.

76. RAITHA|1.95 Traditional Natural yoghurt with onion,tomatoes and cucumber.

77. PLAIN NAN|1.9578. PESHWARI NAN Stuffed with nuts (sweet)|2.5079. KEEMA NAN Stuffed With minced lamb|2.5080. GARLIC NAN / CHILLI NAN / CHEESE NAN|2.5081. PAPADOM|0.6082. CHUTNEY (per person)|0.60

NON SPICY DISHES83. CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHIPS|5.9584. CHICKEN & CHIPS|5.95

Ifyouhaveanyallergywithnutsoranyspicepleaseletusknowbefore you order

BALTI 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50ROGON 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50VINDALO 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50BHUNA 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50DANSAK 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50PATHIA 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50MADRAS 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50KORMA 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50DOPIAZA 5.95 6.25 9.95 5.50SPINACH (SAG) 6.95 6.95 9.95

TRADITIONAL DISHES

Chicken LambKing Prawn Vegetable

ALL VEGETABLE DISHES AVAILABLE AS A MAIN COURSE | 5.95

pp

FREE DELIVERY

radius 7 miles

FREE BOTTLE OF BEERorderover

30

FREE BOTTLE

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PROBATEYou have just lost your life partner and you wander into the bank having mustered up the courage to utter the words that they have passed away, and the clerk asks you: Will you be applying for Probate?

What does this word Probate mean?A Grant of Probate is a document which is produced by the probate registry when they are satisfied that the Will before them is the Last Will and Testament of the deceased.

The Executor(s) named in the Will are required to swear an Oath that the document being submitted is the final Will of the deceased and that when the Grant is issued; they will administer the Estate of the deceased in accordance with the terms of the Will. The Executor(s) will also be required to complete an Inland Revenue Account.

The circumstances may be such that a Grant ofProbate may not be required, for instance when your bank account was joint or the deceased life insurance policy stipulates that the proceeds of the policy are paid directly to you.

When in doubt, ask a local solicitor who will be able to give you the expert advice you need.

If you require assistance or advice following the passing of a loved one please get in touch.

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Method1. Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220C, fan 200C. Put 3 garlic cloves, some fresh thyme leaves, the zest of 1 lemon and 2tbsp olive oil in a pestle and mortar, season, and bash into a paste.

2. Take a 2.5kg (5Ib) leg of lamb (to serve 6) and, using a sharp knife, make little slits over the meat. Rub the herb mix all over. Slice 2 onions finely and scatter into a large roasting tin. Add a few thyme sprigs, drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil, season and put the lamb leg on top.

3. Roast for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven to gas 6, 200C, fan 180C, pour 250ml (8fl oz) white wine and a splash of water over the lamb. Roast for 15 minutes per 500g

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Enjoy the very best of British lamb with this delicous recipe, perfect for a family get together on a Sunday

(1.1lb) for pink lamb; for well-done lamb roast for 20 minutes per 500g. Baste the lamb with its juices a few times during cooking and add a little water to the tin about 15 minutes before the lamb is cooked.

4. Remove the meat, place on a serving plate, lightly cover with foil and leave for 20 minutes. To make gravy, remove the excess fat from the tin. Over a high heat whisk the meat juices with 2tsp flour. Add 500ml (17fl oz) hot stock and let it bubble for 3-4 minutes. Stir in 12 tsp Dijon mustard and 1 tsp redcurrant jelly. Season and serve with the lamb.

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As our countrys much-lamented linguistic prowess continues its decline, alongside our apparent lusting for ever more adventurous foreign foods, there comes a point when action will be needed. No surprise then, that the Co-operative, (Remember Its all at the Co-op now?) has collaborated with the Oxford English Dictionary to identify the top twenty most commonly mispronounced foreign foods, and provide a de nitive guide. The Co-op has launched a training guide for its staff to assist customers, alongside shelf signs and notices at the check-out to help customers with the names.

There is a cautionary maxim, If you cant pronounce it, dont eat it, by which some dif dent individuals seem to live their lives. Hopefully, the list taken from the Co-op guide and shown here, will encourage more people than ever before to discover the delights of, for instance, French sh stew, (Bouillabaisse), or Peruvian-style sh cured in citrus juice, (Ceviche).

What this guide does not go near, however, is the most intractable, and altogether British, dispute of them all: Is it scone, to rhyme with con, or scone to rhyme with cone?

Keen-wah or Kwin-oh-a? Heres Your Answer!

Acai palm - ah-sigh-eeBouillabaisse - boo-yah-behss

Bouillon - bo-yonCeviche - seh-bee-tcheChipotle - chi-poat-lay

Crudites - krew-dee-tayEdamame - ed-a-mar-mei

Gnocchi - nyohk-keeGuacamole - gwah-kah-moh-leh

Manchego - man-chay-goMaraschino - ma-ra-skeeno

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| March in the Past: April - Jennifer Lawler

In April 1891, Marchs population figures from the recent census were published, as follows: Creek 1,156, Norwood 1,195, West Fen North 472, West Fen South 660, West Fen and Nene Parade 815, Binnimoor 707, Eastwood and Horsemoor 615, Ransonmoor 577 and Sumps 779, making a total population of 6,976, which was an increase of about 800 from 1881. The greatest increase was in the Creek and Norwood districts, due to the development of the railway. There was a slight decrease in the older part of town, (Eastwood and Horsemoor District). Captain Selwyn MP, in Eastwood House, was the first MP to be included in a census in March.[1]

Easter 1916 was late but without the anticipated better weather. There was a cold wind and little sunshine, with light rain on Easter Monday April 24th. The usual holiday spirit was absent because of the war and Easter was spent quietly by most

people. Excursions were withdrawn and few people went to the seaside, though the roads were busy with traffic. Large congregations attended the churches where preachers referred to the sad events of the time. The cuckoo was heard in March on Easter Monday.

At the meeting of the Sanatorium and Medical Benefits sub-committee, Rev. Walton stressed the importance of disinfecting houses that had been occupied by people suffering from tuberculosis, and asked Dr Stephens if this were done in every case. Dr Stephens replied that the Local Authorities were responsible for disinfecting houses. However, the Medical Officer of Health might not be aware of the departure or death of a tuberculosis patient and he had asked the Health Visitors to notify the local Medical Officer of such cases. They would see that the disinfection was done.[2]

Mrs Truman visited local schools, and large numbers of eggs were collected for soldiers. On April 19th, eggs collected totalled 1,531: (North District Infants School 101, North District Boys School 138, North District Girls School 222, South District Infants School 140, South District Girls School 376, South District Boys School 290, Stonea Council School 52 and March Weekly Collection 212). On April 26th, Centenary Sunday School collected 211 and the March Weekly Collection raised 209, totalling 420 eggs.[3]

Fenland District Council was formed on April 1st 1974, merging the Borough of Wisbech, Chatteris Urban District, March Urban District, Whittlesey Urban District, North Witchford Rural District and Wisbech Rural District.[4]

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[1] Cambridge Independent Press April 18th 1891

[2] The Cambridgeshire Times April 21st 1916

[3] The Cambridgeshire Times April 28th 1916

[4] http://datab.us/i/Fenland


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Make your own Shield Competition - St George could not fight the dragons without his trusty sword and shield!

We are holding a competition for children, aged eleven and under, to design and make their own shield. This will be judged by St George during the Fayre, and the lucky winner will receive a 50 gift voucher from Toys R Us. Dragon Hunt - Join us on a dragon hunt around the clinic, to see if you can find those pesky dragons! Treats are available for everyone who takes part.

March Town Dragon Hunt - Your chance to win a Chocolate Explosion, if you correctly locate the hidden dragons in the shop windows in the town. Call by, to search for our dragon. Elliot Palmer, a Falls Prevention specialist from Everyone Health will be available during the day, to give you information about the free Falls Prevention service. Information will be available about the range of counselling services provided by Morgan Walker Counselling, plus details of our chiropody and massage services. We hope you can make it and we look forward to seeing you!

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| Event diary: April 2016 1st Table Top Sale at March United Service Club, 1 New Road, March. 8am set up for 9am start. Booking suggested at 3 table. Free entry for buyers

1st 10th GIANT duck trail at Welney Wetland Centre. Look out around the site for GIANT ducks, collect all the clues to win a Freddo frog and a badge. Have a go at Easter crafts inside the centre if the weather turns cold, or explore the pond dipping stations when the sun comes out. Follow trails and search the footpaths for insects with your explorer backpack. All included in admission price. Call 01353 860711 for further information

1st 20th A Georgian Town in the Fens. See the Wisbech of 1795 in miniature! Accompanied by an overview of how the town would have been to live in during the late Georgian age, the model village of 1790s Wisbech takes centre stage. Its all there, from the grandest houses to the smallest privies. Held at Peckover House 12noon 4.30pm, booking not essential and normal admission prices apply. For more information please call 01945 583463

2nd Scooted N Booted, Ska, Reggae and MOD cover band, Playing all the classics from UB40, The Specials, Madness and more. 8pm until late at March United Service

Club. Members 5 and Non-members 8. For more information call 07825 151514

2nd - 6th Whats In There Special interest days at Peckover House, when doors, drawers and cupboards not normally open to the public will be on show. Dont miss the opportunity for a sneak peek! Normal admission price applies, booking not needed 12noon 4.30pm. For more information call 01945 583463

3rd Easter Egg Hunt at March Conservative Club with disco and bar meals. Free entry, for more information call 01354 653150

5th Easter Sunday lunch at March Conservative Club. Choose a starter, main course, dessert, cheese and biscuits and then tea or coffee for just 15. For more information call 01354 653150

8th The 5th Annual Fenland Poet Laureate Awards. 7pm 10.30pm at March Town Hall. Buy tickets at www.babylonarts.org.uk

9th Willow workshop with Jane Frost at Welney Wetland Centre. Garden structures and basket forms. Using willow and other natural fibres learn to make pieces from plates, pots and baskets to decorative garden plant supports and

willow arches. Learn a variety of off loom techniques for sculpture and hangings for interior or exterior pieces. Booking essential by deposit of 25 or full payment in advance. 10am 4pm with a break for lunch. Cost 45 plus 10 for basic materials. If you have any questions please email [email protected] or phone 01353 861944 or 07967 088 348

9th Friends of March Railway Station. Join them for a station clean up

9th & 10th Behind the Scenes Tour of Peckover House, an opportunity to explore parts of the house not normally open to visitors. Normal admission prices apply, booking advisable as tour numbers are limited. 3 additional charge per person tours start at 1pm and 2.30 pm. For more information and to book your place call 01945 583463

9th - 13th Whats In There Special interest days at Peckover House. Normal admission price applies, booking not needed 12noon 4.30pm. For more information call 01945 583463

10th Western Riding at Sovereign Quarter Horses, HorseCreek Farm, Coldham Bank, March. PE5 0BS. Demonstrations and talks throughout the day, cafe open,

western clothing available and tack shop. 10.30am 3.30pm, free entry, for more information please call 01354 651944

12th Friends of Welney talk at Welney Wetland Centre an evening talk by Dr Peter Green, about the past, present and future of Wicken Fen. Cost 3 (2 Friends of Welney members). All welcome, call 01353 860711 for further information


13th Coffee Morning at St Wendredas Church 10am until 12noon. Craft, cake and plant stalls, tea/coffee and biscuits 1

13th Walk like an Amphibian, 7pm until 9.30pm at Rings End Nature Reserve Pocket Park. Discover the watery world of newts, frogs and toads during an amphibian walk at the Nature Reserve. Froglife will be leading a guided walk on how to discover our amphibian friends. Wear warm clothing, walking boots or wellingtons and bring a torch if youve got one.

13th The March Society meeting. The Ouse Washes people and places by Mike Petty, An exploration of the people and communities who live alongside the Old and

New Bedford Rivers. An illustrated presentation about the local communities, enhanced by the discoveries of local people. 3 for non-members, 2 for members. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. For more information visit www.themarchsociety.org.uk

15th Family Bingo at Westwood School (Maple site). Doors open at 6.30pm and all money raised goes to SUDEP action

16th Ladies night at Benwick Village Hall, 7.30pm until late.

16th - 17th Whats In There Special interest days at Peckover House. Normal admission price applies, booking not needed 12noon 4.30pm. For more information call 01945 583463

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23rd - 27th A Georgian Town in the Fens. See the Wisbech of 1795 in miniature! Held at Peckover House 12noon 4.30pm, booking not essential and normal admission prices apply. For more information please call 01945 583463

25th St Georges Day dinner, traditional roast beef dinner followed by music and laughter with the man known only as G! Tickets 23. March

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26th Singles night with buffet and disco. 8pm until 10.30pm at March United Service Club. Members 5, non-members 15 (including 10 annual membership)

26th St Georges Day fun at the club! At March Conservative Club. Free entry. For more information call 01354 653150

26th Wimblington Film Club are showing The Lady in the Van at Wimblington Parish Hall, doors open at 1.30pm and film commences at 2pm. 2.50 on the door. Visit www.wimblingtonfilmclub.org .uk or call Pat on 01354 740654

28th Teenage disco at March United Service Club. Under thirteens from 5pm until 7.30pm, thirteens to seventeens 8pm until

10.30pm. Free to members families

30th A Georgian Town in the Fens. See the Wisbech of 1795 in miniature! Held at Peckover House 12noon 4.30pm, booking not essential and normal admission prices apply. For more information please call 01945 583463


| Live Music in March. . . in April!


April 24th - The annual St Georges Fayre, with this year, the Peterborough Willow Festival Open Mic coming to March, playing non-stop at Georges. All those traditional Sunday-feeling classics will be played throughout the day, whilst inside Georges, the Open Mic will take place.

April 21st - We see the Queens birthday and the town celebrates with Georges and March Town Council at the lighting of the beacon. Join us for a drink and a beef roll over at West End Park.

April 30th - A tribute with a difference, the classic sounds of ABBA played to a rock beat Guns and ABBA, lead by female vocals, is not what you might expect!

April 2nd - See one of Marchs favourite rock tribute bands, with a few of their own songs to join the mix, Them Nerves are busy rocking the town, in and out of pubs along the High Street.

April 16th - Thin Lizzy tribute band in the form of Lizzy on the Loose. They have played at Georges over the last eighteen months with their now-perfected set list, and are a huge tribute to Thin Lizzy themselves.

April 9th - brings a group of friends, all of whom are highly skilled musicians. Their sound can be heard at town festivals and throughout the region, and they are called WhiskeyTwist. They deserve a huge following as they are collectively an awesome sound.

April 22nd - Local hero Bondy starts the celebrations for St Georges Weekend. This singer songwriter is a one-man-show, who plays and operates his sound decks, a multi- talented local musical hero!

April 23rd - Continuing the English theme, a tribute to David Bowie/ Ziggy Stardust, a great tribute band is travelling up all the way from Devon, to relive the times and sounds of one of Englands greatest popular musicians.

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As Im sure you are already aware, we have right on our doorsteps, at Must Farm, Whittlesey, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. The quality and quantity of finds from the Bronze Age site is staggering. Only qualified archaeologists are permitted to work there because the site is of international interest. The condition of the artefacts found enables those specialists from a range of universities to establish facts and probabilities about the individuals living there 3,000 years ago. They are skilled in identifying what they unearth and painstakingly reveal objects that is one kind of specialist skill.

Another skill is the preservation of these finds. Having been covered in clay and water with the exclusion of air-borne bacteria, pollution and oxygen, the items uncovered can be examined; left in the open-air or in almost any other environment, many items could turn to dust (or sludge). The preservation of these artefacts is another specialist skill.

It is fascinating to understand the life-style that these people had all that time ago just from what they left behind.

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| The History of March - Trevor Bevis

The most significant event to happen to the Cambridgeshire town of March, was the coming of the railway in the 1840s. A small marshalling yard, east of the station, later proved to be inadequate and a large Up yard materialised at nearby Whitemoor in the late 1920s. This was so successful that a complementary Down yard, added in 1933, earned Whitemoor great fame; it was the largest of its kind in Britain and during World War Two, the rail centre became the largest in Europe. Much of the state of the art technology came from Germany. During the war, Britains rail centres were bombed, but Whitemoor escaped the attentions of the enemy. A German historian informed the writer that Hitler issued explicit orders that Marchs Whitemoor must not be bombed. The Luftwaffe occasionally dropped flares over the yards to record what was going on. Millions of tonnes of war material passed through the marshalling yards. Rapid development of the yards emphasised Marchs importance and it earned headlinesMarchs claim to world fame. It became the County Town and the population rapidly expanded. Six thousand trucks and wagons could be accommodated in both yards and two hundred impaired (crippled) vehicles stored. The

new complex cost 600,000 which was a considerable sum at the time. Two hundred steam locomotives of different classifications were serviced at Whitemoor Loco Depot 31B. However, the time was to come when all of this was considered out-dated and, for a time, the site fell into silence and became overgrown. It remained the property of the railway company and, after looking at fifteen other East Anglian sites, March was chosen for a new LDC centre. A huge area is now maintained from Whitemoor, and is very much a state of the art complex.

With its revival, in rail terms, March has been put firmly on the map again. In the old days, hundreds of drivers, firemen and guards and other rail workers could be seen, night and day, cycling to Whitemoor, their docky bags slung over their shoulders. New Years Day traditionally heard the bells of the church merging with umpteen steam whistles! March played a vital role during World War Two and earned its fame.

The illustration shows the popular Old Faithful, built in about 1890, star of the show at the opening of the new LDC, a decade ago.


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