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P.G Fine JewelleryPurveyors of New and Secondhand Jewellery
Gold and Silver Jewellery
New and Secondhand
Probably the best in the world
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(Next to Lloyds Bank)
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eweresoexcitedwiththeproductionofourfirstmagazineandthrilledwiththepositivereceptiontoitfromreaders.IwassodelightedtogetemailsandphonecallstellingmeaboutclubsandsocietiesintheMarchareaandofforthcomingevents.TherereallyisalothappeninginMarchandthesurroundingvillages.SomethingtodoeverydayoftheweekbutIstillthinkwehaven’tfoundthemallyet!Dokeepemailinguswithyourlistingsandsuggestions.Allarecarefullyreadandverymuchappreciated.ThedeadlineforDecemberismidNovemberbutwe’dlovetoreceivethemearlier.Youwon’treachmeforthefirstweekinNovemberthoughasIamonatriptoUgandaasI’vebeenselectedtorepresentUKagriculturaljournaliststolookatfoodandfarming.Wewillvisitsmallholderfarming,co-operativesandcoffeeproductionanditisagreathonourtohavebeenchosen.SobearwithmeandIwillanswerallemailswhenIreturn.AthomeIhavebeenpleasedwiththeunexpectedwarmthforthetimeofyearwhichhasmeanttheheatinghasonlybeenonafewtimes.InthisissuewelookatprotectingyourfuelfromtheftandanoilschemeforCambridgeshirewhichmighthelptogetlowercompetitiveoilprices.There’salotgoingoninMarchthismonthasreflectedinourevents.I’mgoingtobookaChristmasWreathmakingdayandcardmakingafternoonatMarchFECentreonthe2ndDecember.
Fill in your survey! March Town Council are carrying out a neighbourhood plan which will be delivered to every house week commencing 12th November. Please do read through it and fi ll it in and return it to them as they really want EVERYONES views for the future. If you don’t fi ll it in, then they won’t be able to take your views into account and every individual’s views matter to them. RollonafewdaysathomeoverChristmas....DoletusknowwhatyoulikebestaboutChristmasinMarch!
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Feeds 4-6 for £25Fresh English Boned & Rolled Turkey Breast
Fresh English Boned & Rolled Pork Loin
8 Pork Chipolatas wrapped in bacon
16 Best Pork Chipolatas
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1lb Best Back OR Streaky Bacon
1lb Hand Raised Pork Pie
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1lb Pork Best Pork Sausagemeat
2x 1lb Best Back OR Streaky Bacon
2x 1lb Hand Raised Pork Pie
1x 1lb Welsh strong Cheddar Cheese
1 pkt Norfolk Sage & Onion Stuffing
1.5 kilo
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2x 1lb Hand Raised Pork Pie 1x 1lb Welsh strong Cheddar Cheese
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2x 1lb Best Back OR Streaky Bacon
1x Home Cooked Gammon Ham Joint
2x 1lb Hand Raised Pork Pie
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20 Best Pork Chipolatas wrapped in bacon 2x 1lb Pork Best Pork Sausagemeat 2x 1lb Best Back OR Streaky Bacon
1x Home Cooked Gammon Ham Joint
2x 1lb Hand Raised Pork Pie 1x 1lb Welsh strong Cheddar Cheese
2 pkt Norfolk Sage & Onion Stuffing
2 kilo
2 kilo
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1.5kilo
900g
900g
1.5 kilo
900g
450g
170g
Fresh English Boned & Rolled Turkey Breast ORFresh English Farm Assured Turkey Farm Assured British Carvery Forerib of Beef
30 Best Pork Chipolatas wrapped in bacon
2x 1lb Pork Best Pork Sausagemeat
2x 1lb Best Back OR Streaky Bacon
1x Home Cooked Gammon Ham Joint
2x 1lb Hand Raised Pork Pie
1x 1lb Welsh strong Cheddar Cheese
2 pkt Norfolk Sage & Onion Stuffing
5 kilo
5 kilo
3 kilo
2 kilo
900g
900g
1.5 kilo
900g
450g
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20 Best Pork Chipolatas wrapped in bacon 2x 1lb Pork Best Pork Sausagemeat 2x 1lb Best Back OR Streaky Bacon
1x Home Cooked Gammon Ham Joint
2x 1lb Hand Raised Pork Pie 1x 1lb Welsh strong Cheddar Cheese
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Back to School
urYear6pupilshaverecentlyreturnedfromaresidentialweekendatCaythorpeOutdoorActivityCentre.OnFridayafternoon64pupilsand9membersofstaffembarkedontothebuses,leavingwavingparentsbehind.Thechildrenhadtheopportunitytotakepartinanumberofactivities–highropes,canoeing,archeryanddenbuilding.Theyworkedtogether,cheeringeachotheronandchallengingthemselves.BackatschooltheremainingYear6pupilstookpartin‘Westhorpe’andusedtheschoolgroundswhichincludesawoodedarea,atraversingwallandmusicalinstruments,todevelopskills.OnFriday4thOctobertheschoolhallwasturnedintoaPlanetariumtohelpourYear5pupilstounderstandthewondersofearthandspace.Thechildrenenteredindarknesstoseetheskyalightwithstarsandplanets.LaterthistermourYear3andYear4pupilswillbeofftoTallingtonLakestoexperience
tobogganingandskiing.Thissupportsouraimtointroduce our childrentoarangeofsportstoencouragehealthylife-styles.ItisgoingtobeanexcitingyearatWestwoodwithlotstolookforwardto.Childrenlearnwhentheyaremotivatedandinspiredbothinandoutoftheclassroom.
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Marmite or Jam? JamBicycle or speed boat? Bicycle Steak or Pasta? SteakTheatre or films? Theatre
Then just for fun- choose one of each pair
A word fromStephen Court new Liberal Democrat Councillor
Discovering March asks the questions!
IwouldliketoseeacommunitycinemadevelopedinMarchsimilartotheoneinChatterisandWimblington.Withthelossofthetown’sformercinema(nowaWeatherspoonspub)Ibelievethatthereisnowanopeningforsuchaproject.ObviouslyyouwouldhavetofindasuitablevenueandpeopletorunitbutthemodelistheretocopyfromChatterisandfromWimblingtonFilmClub.
How long have you lived in March? IhavelivedinMarchsince1973.MyfatherrelocatedwithhisfamilywithhisjobasatraindriverfromourhometownofHartlepooltoMarch.Bothtownsatthattimewereimportantrailwaycentres.WemovedontoabrandnewhouseonthethenCavalryBarnEstate.Why did you want to become a Councillor?IjoinedtheLiberalDemocratsbackintheearly90sbutdidn’tgettheopportunitytostandforcounciluntil2007whenIstoodforadistrictseatinMarchwestward.SincethenIstoodin2009inabyelectioninMarchandagainforbothtownanddistrictseatsin2011.IhavestoodthreetimesthisyearforcouncilinMarchNorth.IstoodinFebruaryinabyelectionforatownseatinMarchNorthandlostoutbyjust3votestotheConservativecandidateMalcolmGeorge.HoweverinthebyelectioninSeptemberforthetowncouncilseatofMarchNorthIwontheseatwithabigmajoritypolling514totheConservatives358.IwantedtobecomeacouncillortobreaktheonepartypoliticsonMarchtowncouncilandtobringafreshvoiceandperspectivetothecouncil.What do you feel is your greatest achievement as a Councillor?Itsimportanttoabletobeabletolistentotheresidentsinthewardandbeabletorepresenttheirviewsincouncil.IbelievethatacouncillorshouldhaveastrongcommitmenttothelocalcommunityandIwillendeavourtobeahardworkingcommunitycouncillorforthepeopleofMarchNorthwhoisvisable,accountableandaccessibleallyearroundandnotjustatelectiontimes.What do you think is March’s strongest asset?Thesizeofthetownmeansthatthepeopleshouldbeabletointegratewitheachothernotbestrangersbutbearealcommunity.What would you like to do in office? I’daliketoseeanimprovedtrainandbusservice.
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Your Health: a Complementary View
Benefits of Inversion
Continueddownwardpressureonourbodiesalsocontributestothegradualprolapse(orsagging)ofourorgansastheysettlelowerintotheabdomeninwhatwecall“middle-agedspread”andthiscanreducetheirefficiency.
Inversiontherapycanhelptoreversetheseeffects,andbringahostofotherbenefits,inasurprisinglyshorttime.Thegentlestretchofthespineseparatesthevertebrae,allowingthediscstorestoreandreducingnerveimpingement.Thecirculationimproves,increasingthesupplyofoxygen-richbloodtothebrain,andbetterlymphaticdrainagereducesswellinginlowerlimbs.Thebodycanrealign,musclesorenessdissipates,andstresscanbereduced.It’sinterestingtonotethatbatsandsloths,whichresthangingupside-down,aretheonlyvertebrateswhichdonotsufferfromosteo-arthritis.Foodforthought…..
Aninversionsessionispleasantandrelaxing–onceyouadapttotheunusualsensationofyourheadbeinglowerthanyourfeet.Youdon’thavetoinvertcompletely:thebenefitsstartonceyougobeyondthehorizontalandanangleof60degreesreducesthediscpressuretozero.Experiencedusersmaychoosefullinversion,allowingthemtoexercisewhilstupsidedown.Inversiontablescanbeusedaspartofamaintenanceorfitnessprogrammeafewtimesaweek,orsimplytoadjustthepostureasaone-offtreatment.
Please note: People suffering from certain medical conditions will be advised to consult with their Doctor before using the inversion tables.
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Mamma MiaAn authentic taste of Italy in March!
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Mamma Mia hewarmsmellofSouthernItaliancookingfilled theairasweenteredMammaMiawhichis alongsidetheriverNeneinMarch.Fromtherestaurantthereisapeacefulriverscenewithcolourfulnarrowboatsgentlebobbingupanddown.PepGuarnacciawhoownstherestaurantcomesfromafamilywhoarepassionateaboutSouthernItaliancookingandhewasbroughtupeatingdishesthatoriginatefromaroundNaples,theiroriginalhometown.HeisdeterminedtocarryonthetraditionandcarefullysourcesingredientsfromItalytogettheauthentictasteandalwayssourcesthefreshestfruitandvegetablestocomplimentthem.He'sbeenworkingwithItalianfoodsincehewastenyearsoldbutstillfeelshewantstosharehisloveofSouthernItaliancookingwithpeoplesotheycanexperiencethedelightheandhisfamilyhavehadfromeatingthesedishes.Aswelookedthroughourmenus,tryingtochoosejustoneofthedeliciousoptionsonoffer,thewaitingstaffwereattentivebutnotintrusive.EventuallyweoptedforPolloRomanowhichischickenstripscookedonbrand,whitewine,mushroomandacreamsauceandforme,TagliatelleConSalmone–asthenamesuggests,salmon,whitewine,broccoli,garlicandacreamsauce.Thedishesweredeliveredpipinghotandwewereofferedadditionalblackpepperandgratedcheesewhichwegleefullyaccepted.Theportionswereagoodsizeanddidn'tleaveyoufeelingatallhungryandagaintheservicewasexcellent.Althoughitistruetosayweweretemptedbythedessertmenuwewentforcoffeeonthisoccasion.Lookingatthemenuaswesipped,InoticedfornexttimetheMammaMiaantipasti–aselectionofcheese,meatsandoliveswhichissotypicallyItalianandoneofmyfavouritedishes,InsalataCaprese,thefinestBuffaloMozzarellaservedonslicedtomatoeswitholiveoilandredonions.SimplebutveryeffectiveiftheingredientsaretiptopasthoseusedinMammaMiacertainlyare!IaskedPepwhatisfavouritedishis.Helaughedandsaid,“Ohitissuchasimpledishbutitremindsmeofthetasteofmychildhood.It'sCarbonarawhichispastawithbacon(weusePanchettabacon),egg,creamandparmesancheese.”MammaMiahasbeeninexistenceforfiveyearsandwithamenulikethis,lookssettocontinueformanymore.WithalltheingredientsusedastraditionallyItalianaspossibleandwithfreshproduce,cookedtoorder,thisisalovelyeatingexperience.TheynowhaveChristmasmenusavailablesoyoucancallinandpickoneup.Ourmealfortwocostusaround£20excludingdrinks.Withstarterandpuddingitwouldbemoreofcourse.
You can reserve a table, in fact it is wise to do so on busy occasions such as holidays, but walk-ins are welcome. Groups are catered for and children are very welcome. Casual dress is fine. Find them at 2B Nene Parade, March or call 01354 655334. Follow them at www.facebook.com/pages/Mamma-Mias-Italian-Restaurant-March/126300994065016
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Memory Lane - Home-made should mean love on a plateThecreatorofMemoryLaneBakery,JudyBrightgrewupinafamilywherealmosteverythingwaseitherhome-madeorhomegrown,notfromanyhighideaofsavingtheplanetbutsimplythroughlackoffunds.Judyhadnevertastedshopboughtbreaduntilastayinhospitalshewasfiveandfounditsobadshehiditunderherpillow!AsateenagerJudywantedtotakedomesticscienceatOlevelandmakeacareeroutofcookingbutwasdiscouragedsocarriedthetraditionandpassionforhomecookingandbakingintoherfamilylife-allherfourchildrenarealsoenthusiastic!JudydidworkinthecateringbusinessonandoffovertheyearsbutwhenshewasmaderedundantjustoverayearagososhedecideditwastimetofollowthedreamandMemoryLaneBakerywasborn.Judysays“Ibelievethatqualityhome-madecakesandbakeshavethepowernotonlytoevokespecialmemoriesbutalsotocreatethemfromthesmalleventsofeverydayaswellaslife’sbigoccasions.WiththatinmindItrytomakeeverythingIbakebothlookandtastereallygoodwithqualityingredientsandattentiontodetail.Home-madeshouldmeanloveonaplate.”Home baking in March – orders now being taken for Christmas cakes and puds.
ThecreatorofMemoryLaneBakery,JudyBrightgrewupinafamilywherealmosteverythingwaseitherhome-madeorhomegrown,notfromanyhigh
funds.Judyhadnevertastedshopboughtbreaduntilastayinhospitalshewasfiveandfounditsobadshe
AsateenagerJudywantedtotakedomesticscienceatOlevelandmakeacareeroutofcooking
JudydidworkinthecateringbusinessonandoffovertheyearsbutwhenshewasmaderedundantjustoverayearagososhedecideditwastimetofollowthedreamandMemoryLaneBakerywasborn.Judysays“Ibelievethatqualityhome-madecakesandbakeshavethepowernotonlytoevokespecial
eventsofeverydayaswellaslife’sbigoccasions.WiththatinmindItrytomakeeverythingIbakeboth
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S & G Veg and BrewThe only shop in March exclusively selling fruit and veg but also selling home brew kit, has now opened at 48 Dartford Road, PE15 8BQ March, Cambridgeshire. Gary Tickner and Sandy Stanford are behind the new venture and an enthusiastic Gary spoke to Discovering March.
etoldusofhiscommitmenttofreshfruitandvegetableandthataswellastheshop,theywereopeningahomedeliveryservice.Vegboxescanbemadeupatcompetitiveprices.Theyalsoprovidewholesalefruitandvegtotherestaurantandpubtradeandarehappytoquoteforspecificrequirements.Butaswellasnowbeingabletobuyfruitandvegfromaknowledgeablesupplier,peopleinMarchcanalsohaveagoathomebrewingasGaryishimselfakeenenthusiastsincetheageof16yearsold.Heexplained,“Iusedtogetfrustratedbuyingonlinebecauseyoucouldn'tquiteseewhatyouwerebuyingandtherewasnoonetoaskorgivepracticaladvice.Soherewemakesureyoucanseeexactlywhatyouarebuyingandallouradvicecomesfreefrompeoplewhoalreadydosuccessfulhomebrewing.”
Whatadvicewouldhegivetothenewhome brewer? “Don'tspendtoomuchtostartwith-leavethatuntilyouknowyouareseriousaboutit.”WithChristmasjustaroundthecorner,ahomebrewkitwouldbeanidealpresentespeciallyforthebeerdrinkerinyourlife.Apresentthatultimatelywouldhelptosavemoneyandwithhelpandadviceavailablelocallyyouwon'tfeelonyourownwhenyoubeginbrewing.
S & G Veg and Brew can be found just after Marylebone Road where parking is available with spaces outside the shop too. You can contact them via [email protected] or on 07592 805927. Follow them on facebook https://www.facebook.com/sgvegandbrew/info or on twitter @SGVegandBrew
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rommedievaltimesAllHallows’(Holy) EveorHallowe’enonOctober31stwas followedonNovember1stbyAllHallows DayorAllSaintsDaycelebratingallofthesaints,especiallythosewithouttheirownsaint’sday.November2ndwasAllSouls’Daytoremembereveryonewhohaddied.TheFeastofStMartinorMartinmasonNovember11th,meantafeastandcelebrationoftheendofpreparationsinstoringprovisionsforwinter.MartinmaswasimportantintheagriculturalyearofatownlikeMarchasitmarkedthebeginningoftheseasonofwinterandchangesforpeopleworkingontheland.Beefwasbutcheredandsaltedandpreservedforthewinter.Womenmovedtoworkingindoorsthroughthewinter.CharlesVancouver,anAmericanagriculturist,foundthatagriculturalwagesandhoursworkeddependedontheseasonandchangedinNovemberatMartinmas.In1794hisaccountofagricultureinCambridgeshire,includingvisitstoDoddingtonanditshamlet‘Merch’(March),waspublished.FromMartinmastoLadyDay(Spring,March25th)workersearnedjust15penceaday,fromLadyDaytoMidsummer(Summer,June)18d,andfromMidsummertocornharvest,2shillingsto2shillingsand6d.Duringharvesttheyearnedfrom3shillingsto5shillings,andsometimes6to9shillings,andfromtheendofharvesttoMartinmas,18daday.FromMartinmastoLadyDayagriculturallabourersworkedfrom7amto5pmandfromLadyDaytoMartinmas,alongerdayfrom6amto6pm.NovemberandJunewerethemonthsfortheownersoftheAdventurers’LandsintheMiddleandSouthLevelsinFenlandtopaytheirtaxes.FrancisRussellEarlofBedfordandfellow17thcenturyAdventurers(capitalinvestors)hadfundedFenlanddrainageworkandbeenrewardedwithacresoflandforagriculture.Ownersof83,000acresofMiddleandSouthLevelAdventurers’
landspaidataxinJuneanda¾taxinNovemberonthelandwhichhadbeensortedinto11rates.LandtaxedaroundMarchinNovember1828includedGreatBinnimore,WestFenandWestFenClose,Burroughmore,Creek,NorwoodCloses,GranfordandaroundGranford,attheChain,Whitemoor,andnearFlood’sFerry.OnNovember211862TheLondonGazettereportedthatTheGreatNorthernRailwayCompanyintendedtoapplytoParliamenttobringaBilltoenablethemtomaketherailwayfromSpaldingtoMarch.Itwouldgofromthejunctionwiththeloopline,80yardsfromwheretheGNRCcrossedtheBournTurnpikeRoadinSpalding,topassthroughCowbit,Peakhill,DeepingSaintNicholas,WestonSaintMary,Moulton,MoultonChapelry,Crowland,Portland,Whaplode,WhaplodeDroveChapelry,Fleet,Holbeach,Gedney,GedneyHillChapelry,LongSutton,SuttonSaintEdmunds,Leverington,ParsonDroveChapelry,Thorney,WisbeachSaintPeterandSaintPaul,WisbeachSaintMary,Whittlesey,Elm,Doddington,andMarch.ItwouldterminateatajunctionwiththeMarchandWisbeachLineoftheGreatEasternRailway,abouttenyardsnorthofwheretheMarchandWisbeachLinecrossedNorwoodSideGrove,whichranfromNorwoodSidetoEstopherFarm.Detailedplans,alsocontainingnamesoflandowners,occupiersandlessees,andamap,wouldbeavailableinBoston,WisbeachandCambridge,togetherwithacopyoftheLondonGazettenoticewhichwouldbealsowiththeparishclerkofeachparishaffected.TheMarchtoSpaldinglineclosedonNovember27th1982,120yearslater.
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Security advice - keep safe this winterHEATING AND DIESEL OIL THEFTThistimeofyearweseeanincreaseinheatingoilanddieselthefts.Inlightofthis,pleaseseetheheatingoilsecurityadvicebelow,whichcouldreducethechancesofyoubeingavictim.Theftofheatinganddieseloilhasbeenaproblemformanyyearsandthepolicehavenoticedanincreaseinthistypeofcrimewheneverthepriceofcrudeoilrises.Ariseinthepriceoffuelatthepetrolpumpinevitablyleadstoariseinthecostsofheatingoil.Thismakesoilamoreattractivepropositionforthieveswhoaretargetingfueltanksatfarms,transportdepotsanddomesticproperties.Thethievesmaybeusingtheoilfortheirowncentralheatingorsellingitonatahandsomeprofit.Tankscancontainmanythousandsofpoundsworthofoilanditthereforemakesgoodsensetotakeafewprecautionstoprotectthem.Thepurposeofthisinformationistogivethereaderafewideasaboutwhatcanbedonetomakelifemoredifficultforthieves. SITTING YOUR OIL TANKThepositionofthetankcanhaveasignificanteffectonhowhardatargetitisintheeyesofthethief.Ifthetankisclosetothehouse,withoneormorewindowscapableofgivingaview
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ofit,thenthethiefmayconsiderthechancesofbeingseentoohigh.Ifthetankisclosetoaroad,path,driveoralleywaythenitwillbeafareasiertarget.Hidingthetankbehindthegarage,shedorsomeothertypeofoutbuildingisfairlycommonplace,butitdoesgivethethieftheadvantage.Whileitmaynotbedesirable,orlegal,tohavethetankclosetothehousesomesortofcompromiselocationwouldbesensible.Ofcoursethiswillnotonlybeamajorconsiderationwhenanewtankistobeinstalledbutmaybenecessaryifthetankhasbeentargetedbefore.Tanksdoneedtobewithinareasonabledistanceoftheroadotherwisetheoilsupplycompanymaynotbeabletorefillitforyou. PADLOCKSAthiefwillusuallycomeequippedwithalimitedrangeoftoolstoattackyourtanksoit’sworthspendingalittlemoreongoodqualitylocks.Closeshacklepadlocksarethebestastheyoffermostresistancetothemostpopularofburglartools;theboltcropper!Duetotheirdesign,closeshacklepadlockshaveverylittleofthemetalhoop(shackle)exposedandboltcropperscannotgetagoodgrip.Rememberthatbuying
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Introducing anestablished Community Oil SchemeHeatingoilusersinMarcharebeingurgedtosavemoneybystockingupearlybeforewinterandjoiningthecommunityoilbuyingscheme.Researchshows55%ofhomesinCambridgeshireandPeterboroughruralareasareoffthegasgrid,somanyhouseholdsrelyonheatingoil.Intimesofhighdemand,suchasthecoldsnapof2012/13,pricescanincreaserapidly,leavingthemostvulnerableunabletoaffordtoadequatelyheattheirhomes.Pricesanddemandtendtobelowerintheautumnanddeliveryisnotdisruptedbyincreaseddemand
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apadlockislikebuyingacar.Themoreyoupaythebetterthequalityandthelongeritwilllast.
OIL LEVEL GAUGESRemoteelectronicoillevelgaugesarenowavailablewhichwillsetoffanaudiblealarmiftheoillevelinthetanksuddenlydropsorfallsbelowaquarterfull.Thesegaugescanbelocatedinthekitchenorperhapsautilityroomtowarnofanypotentialproblem.Therearetwoorthreedifferentversionsonthemarketatthemoment.Getintothehabitofregularlycheckingoillevelssothatyouwillknowifyouhavelostany. SECURITY LIGHTSSecuritylightscanhaveaverypositiveeffectandmakeanypropertyamuchhardertargettothethief.It’snotalwaysnecessarytofloodlighttheareawithhighpowerbeams,asamoresubtleleveloflightingmaybeallthatisneeded.Lowenergy‘dusktilldawn’lightspositionedclosetothetankshould,inmostcases,providesufficientlighttoilluminateanysuspiciousactivity.Thistypeoflightcanbebotheffectiveandinexpensive.Highpoweredlightscanbeusedbutcareshouldbetakennottocauseanynuisancetoneighboursorroadusers.
andicyweather.HouseholdsareurgedtobuytheiroilnowsothattheyarepreparedwhenthecolderweatherarrivesandthetimecomestoswitchontheheatingCambridgeshireACRErunsacommunityoil-buyingschemewhichbuys,onaverage,morethan30,000litresofoilpermonthonbehalfofover300members.MembersoftheCambridgeshireACRECommunityOilBuyingSchemehavejusthadtheiroilorderforSeptembersecuredat55penceperlitre(exclusiveofVAT@5%).Theenvironmentbenefitstoo.Ifdeliveriesareorganisedsothatonetankerdeliverstoseveralcustomersinavillage,insteadofmakinglotsofindividualdeliveries,thefuelconsumptionisreducedandsoistrafficinthevillage.
To find out more about Cambridgeshire ACRE’s community oil buying scheme contact Julie Weekes at Cambridgeshire ACRE on 01353 860850 or visit our website www.cambsacre.org.uk.
SECURING YOUR OIL TANK Followingonfromthedefensiveplanttactic,fencesandwallscanalsomakelifedifficultforthethief.Awoodenormetalfence,trellisorwallcangivesignificantprotectiontothetank,butitmustberememberedthattheoiltankerdriverwillneedaccesstofillthetank!Ametalorgrillcagewithalockableaccesspointacrossthetopofthiswallorfencecanfurtherimprovesecurity.Thewallorfenceshouldbeasclosetothetankandashighaspossible.Ofcourseatrelliscouldalsobedecoratedwithdefensiveplanting. Closed circuit television (CCTV)TheuseofCCTVascrimepreventionandacrimedetectiontoolhasgrownmassivelyinrecentyears.Itcouldplayapartintheprotectionofoiltanks,butbeforeyouspendlotsofmoneyonequipmentmakeanassessmentofyourneeds.Theobjectofthisinformationhasbeentoillustratewaysinwhichwecanmakeitmoredifficultforathieftostealheatingoil.Nothingmentionedherewillmakeitimpossibleforthemtoachievetheirgoal,butifsomeofthesuggestionsmadearefolloweditjustmaymakeadifference.
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Firework advice for pet ownersIt’s the time of year where many of us look forward to Bonfire Night and the accompanying firework displays but sadly many pets become stressed and fearful in the run up to and during fireworks night.
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8. Providedistractionssuchasnewtoysorchews.DrawcurtainsandswitchontheTVtomaskthenoisefromthefireworks.
9.Inviteaneighbour’sdogoverthat’snotfrightened,itwillhaveapositiveeffectonyourscareddog.
Ifyouthinknoneoftheabovewillpleaseseekadvicefromyourvets
•Don’tleaveyourpetshomealonewhilefireworksaregoingoff,petswillbemorerelaxedwhentheyhaveafamiliarpersonwiththemduringthistime.
•Don’tmakeafussofthemiftheyareshowingsignsoffear,panting,pacingquiveringetc,leavethemaloneandignoretheirbehavior.
•DONOTpunishyourpet!Thiswillonlymakeyourpetmoredistressed.
Most of all enjoy your evening and try and make it as stress free as possible for your pooch!
In the run up to Bonfire Night…1. Walkyourdogswhenitisstilllightoutside,ifyoucan’tmanagethisthenaskyourlocaldogwalkertodothisforyou.Thisreducesthepossibilityoffireworksbeingsetoffandyourdogbecomingworried.
2.DownloadFireworknoisesfromYouTubeorbuyloudnoisemusicandplayitforshortburstsdaily,graduallyincreasingthevolumeassociatingitwithrewardsandpositiveexperienceshelpsteachdogsthatloudnoisesneednotbescaryatall.Onthenight…
3.Provideabedinaplacewhereyourpetcanfeelsafeandtrainyourdogtoassociatethisareawithpositiveexperiencese.g.treatsandtoys.
4.Increaseyourpet’sfeelingofcalmbydabbingtheirpawswithacoupleofdropsoflavenderoilandfeedingthemchamomiletreats(madefromsoakingtheirtreatsinchamomiletea).
5.Helpthemtofeelsecurebyplugginginpheromonediffusers(availablefromyourlocalvets)asclosetotheirbedaspossible,startusingthediffuseratleastafewdaysbeforefireworksareexpected.
6.Makesureallwindows,doorsandcatflapsaresecurelyclosedduringfireworksnight.Thiswillreducethechancesofyourpetsescaping.
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Approximately 80% of pets are frightened of fireworks so you’re not on your own with trying to find what works to keep them calm and stress-free so here are some Do’s and Don’ts you can try before and during the swooshes and the bangs!
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Events Diary - November1stBritishLegionFestivalofRemembranceStPeter’sChurch7.30pm£5.00ProgrammesavailablefromRBJohnson,BoonandPotter.
1st FireworksSpectacular–ProfessionalFireworksby1605FireworksLtdpresentedbythefriendsofAllSaintsAcademyatthefieldbehindAllSaintsAcademyMarch–entranceonCountyRoad,MarchPE158NDBurgers,hotdogs,popcornandflashingtoys.Gatesopen5.30pmandallverywelcome.Adult£4.50andchild£3.50ongate
1st 6-8pmQuietFireworkspartyatPigeonsFarm,Thorneyforlittletotswhohatetheloudbangsandshrieksofadultparties.Prettyfireworks,abonfirewithalltheGuyFawkesandthenbackintotherestaurantpassingallthepumpkinlanterns,hotdog,cakeandsquashsupper.Ticketsmustbepre-booked-Adults£7.00Under3’s£3.50andunder1’sfree.Adultmembers£6.50children£3.00www.pigeonsfarm.co.uk
2ndLoveYourMarket–MarchMakeaGuy10am-3pm.PleasecontacttheMarketsandEventsTeamatFenlandDistrictCouncilon01354 654321
2nd SkylarkShowgroundFireworksandGiantFunFair.Largemarqueewithdiscoanddrinksbarandnumerousfoodoutlets.AlsoBringaGuyCompetitionjudgedinthemarqueeforschoolsandchildren.Toentercall01354740873or07913068770orvisitwww.skylarkshowground.com
2nd TocelebratebonfirenightFossilsGalorewillbeholdingaspecialcraftday.Therewillbearangeofdifferentcraftactivitiesthatthepubliccanjoininwithandtakehomeeverythingtheymake.TherewillalsobePennyfortheGuyintheGardentohelpcollectdonationsforthemuseum.FossilsGaloreMarch.10-5.01354278089
5th TalkbyStuartOrme‘GunpowderPlot’EventbyCambridgeshireFamilyHistorySociety,MarchBranch,MarchLibrary.DonationsWelcome.6pm-8pm.http://www.cfhs.org.uk/
6thOldMarchinPostcards’-MarchSociety,7pminMarchLibrary.DavidEdwardswillshowandtellstoriesfromhiscollectionofpostcards
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7th CambridgeshireSelfSufficiencyGroupmonthlymeeting.ShowandtellChristmasspecial.KingEdwardCommunityCentre,KingEdward’sRoad,ChatterisPE166NGwww.cambs-ssg.co.uk
8th MuseumSociety,AnnualGeneralMeetingFollowedbyJohnShaw‘EdwardVIII&MrsSimpson’.StPeter’sChurchHall,MarchAdmission£2.50(Members£1.50)Refreshmentsincluded.7.30pm.01354655300
8th ElvisTributeGaryJay,LiveInConcert,presenting“theultimatetributetotheultimatelegend”.BenwickVillageHall,tickets£5.Telephone(01354)677849forfurtherdetails
9th CycleCodingatSainsbury’s,MillView,March-10am–4pm.
9th LoveYourMarket–MarchNationalSausageWeek10–3pm.PleasecontacttheMarketsandEventsTeamatFenlandDistrictCouncilon01354654321
10th RemembranceSunday–ParadestartsfromMillViewCarPark,assemblingat10.00am.Allverywelcometowatchtheparadeandjoinintheceremony.Followthemonfacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/500984706594423
11th ArmisticeDayParadefortheTownofMarch-fromoutsideBarclaysBank–paradeassemblesat10.45am
13thGardentalkonClimbers,allseasonscoveredincludingclematisforcontainers,wallsalsosomeofthemoreunusualthingsclimberscanbeusedforlikeweedcontrol.£15.00includingatwocoursemeal.Beginningat6pmwithdinnerat7.30pm.SkylarkGardenCentreManeaRoad,Wimblington,March,Cambridgeshire,PE150PE01354741212
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Every Monday •FenLenz-PhotographyGroupmeetatGeorgesthelastMondayofeverymonthat7pm.Afriendlygroupofpeopleinterestedinphotography,everybodyiswelcome.•Manea-RuralDJWorkshop.ManeaVillageHall,SchoolLane,Manea,Cambs,PE150JNOngoingregularactivity.17:00-19:00.£2.00.Availabletoages10to19.ContactMikeKnaggs,LeadYouthWorkeron07824307639Every Tuesday •WestwoodJuniorSchoolZumba7pmPayasyougoEvery Wednesday •RugbyTraining7pmatMarchRugbyClub–Trainingisfree•MarchDogTrainingClubatMarchFECentreEvery Thursday •19.45-20.30ArmegeddonCircuitTraining£6.00paygorpre-bookingonline•MarchTownHockeyClub19.30-20.30atNealeWadealllevelswelcome13plusage.Every Friday •BallroomDancingforImprovers19:30-20:30.andBallroomDancingforBeginners20:30-21:30.Bothat-TheAllgoodSchoolofDancingDoddingtonVillageHall,BenwickRoad,Doddington,Cambs,PE150TG3rd Monday of the month •Now4Knitting14.00FreeMarchLibrary0345045 52252nd Tuesday of the month •Woman'sSectionoftheRoyalBritishLegionmeetattheMarchRBLClubat7.30pm3rd Wednesday of the month •FolkNightMarchRBLFirst Saturday of the month•10am-12noonOver18sCarryoutmanualworkinGaultWoodsuchastreetrimming,hedgecutting,plantingandbirdboxerection.
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14thOrminstonatCavalrySchoolhaveafreeintroductiontofirstaid
15th MarchTwinningAssociation.TherewillbeashowingofLesMiserablesatMarchTownHallat7.30pm.£4.Feelfreetobringownrefreshments.www.mta.btck.co.uk
15th MarchWildlifeGroup-IllustratedTalk‘TheGreatFenProject’byKateCarver,TheWildlifeTruston‘TheGreatFenProject’St.Peter’sChurchHall,HighStreetMarch£2.7.30pm.
16thBenwickDickensianMarkethttp://www.lilyholtroad.co.uk/dickensianmarket
16th ‘AWarningtotheCurious’MarchLibary7pm.TwoGhoststoriesbyMRJames,performedbyRMLloydParry.Tickets£5availablefromMarchLibrary,oron-lineviawww.adec.org.uk
16th & 17th FestivalofSwans-TheSwanshavemadeanincrediblejourney!Jointhematthefestivalofswans.WelneyWetlandCentre.Admissionchargesapplies.6am-8pmwww.wwt.org.uk/welneyor01353860711
22nd Quiz-PowerHouseChurch,CityRoadMarchwww.powerhousechurchmarch.org.uk
23rd CharityChristmasFayreforYoungPeopleMarch5pm-8pmhelpingtopromotelocalbusinesses.Santa’sGroot,livemusic,facepaintingandstalls.FordetailscontactLaurenGoode01354650645orcheckoutwww.ypm.org.uk
24th LocalProduceandCraftMarket-LocalProduceGrowersandlocalCharitiesmaybringtheirown6fttableandselltheirwares.OliverCromwellHotel,March.Free.10am-2pm01354 602 890
27th Shrubs,forautumnandwinterintospring,fromfragranceatChristmastotheveryearlyfloweringplants.£15.00includingatwocoursemeal.Detailsasperthe13thNoventry.
29thXmasLights“switch-on”-MarchChristmasLights“Switch-on”.Musiccommencesat6.30pm,with“switch-on”at7pm.FunfairinBroadStreet.MarchTown.7pm
30th - 24th Dec Santa’sGrottowillbeopeneveryweekenduntilChristmas,everychildwillgetafestivegiftplusKidsEatFree*in
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30th SwanAwakeEvents-Enjoytheamazingsightandsoundofswanstakingtotheskies.Bookingrequired.WelneyWetlandCentre.£12perperson.6.15-9am.01353860711
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St Wendreda’s ChurchWimblingtonRoad,MarchTrinity Church (joint Methodist/United Reform Church)HighStreet,MarchSt Peter’s ChurchHighStreetMarchSt Mary’s Church, WestreaCurrentlybeingrebuiltfollowingafireSt John’s ChurchStationRoad,MarchOur Lady of Good Counsel (Roman Catholic Church)Centenary BaptistHighStreet,MarchMarch Evangelical FellowshipUpwellRoad,MarchFordetailsofallChurchesinMarchhttp://together.ourchurchweb.org.uk/march/churches/churches/Fenland Community ChurchUsuallymeetattheScoutHallbehindSainsbury’sSupermarketwww.fcc.uk.netPower House Church CityRoad,Marchwww.powerhousechurchmarch.org.ukJimMcIntyre01354653060Providence Baptist Church BurrowmoorRoad,MarchJonathanStevens(Pastor,ProvidenceBaptistChurch)
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March Chess ClubRBL,WestEnd–EveryTuesdayeveningMarch and District Model Rail-way ClubRBL,WestEnd–EveryWednes-dayeveningThe March SocietyMarchLibrary–FirstWednesdayof the monthwww.themarchsociety.org.ukFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/The-March-Socie-ty/186231314793355Facebookgroup:NewMarchSo-cietygrouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/470024383063341/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/March-SocietyEmail:[email protected] Family History Society March BranchMarchLibrary,CityRoad–FirstTuesdayofthemonthMarch Camera ClubBritishRedCrossHall,Robin-goodfellowesLane.www.march-cameraclub.org.ukMarch and District Museum, SocietyHighStreet,Marchwww.march-museum.co.ukMuseumisopeneveryWednesdayandSaturday10.30am–5.30pmFenland Farm Machinery ClubMarchConservativeClub,CreekRoadMarch.FirstThursdayofmonthOctobertoMarch.Fable, Tales and Folklore – FenlandVenuesthroughoutMarchandFenland–watchoutfordetailsCraft Club MarchMarwickCentre,MarwickRoadincludingMendandMake.Wisbech Riding ClubRegularMeetingsatSovereignQuarterHorses,Marchwww.wisbechridingclub.co.uk
Clubs
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CharitiesRoyal British Legion ClubRookswoodRoad,WestEnd,MarchMarch & Chatteris Talking Newspaper AssociationRiversideStudio,TownHall,MarketPlaceMarch.Volunteerswelcomed.RSPCA Cambridgeshire Mid East Branch37-39HighStreet,MarchMarch Rotary ClubMarchConservativeClub–Mondaysat7.30pmDrinksense – Fenland20aDeerfieldRoad,March.March Lions ClubOliverCromwellHotel,HighStreet,March.Silver Circle a club for the over 55’s MeetonMondayafternoonsattheUnitedServicesClub,DeerfieldRoad,March.2for2.30p.m.startforanafter-noonofvariousgamesandfriendship.Tea,coffeeandbiscuitsareprovided.Breathe Easy Fenland (part of the British Lung Foundation’s support network) MeetsatSt.PetersChurch,March,firstThursdayofeachmonthat2p.m.Newmemberswelcomeat1.45:justcomealong.1st March Scout Troop www.1stMarchScouts.org.ukGavinPhilpott07971810352gavin@1stMarchScouts.org.uk
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All Saints Interchurch Primary SchoolCountyRoad,March01354659000Burrowmoor Primary SchoolBurromoorRoad,March01354652330Cavalry Primary SchoolCavalryDrive,March01354652814Maple Grove Infant SchoolMapleGrove,March01354653337The Neale-Wade Academy WimblingtonRoad,March01354606000 Thomas Eaton SchoolWimblington.01354740392Westwood Community Junior SchoolMapleGrove,March01354653033
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20TwentyProductions Skoulding Suite, March Town HallArtsopportunitiestoyoungpeopleinFenland.PlayRight Theatre CompanyStPetersChurchHall,HighStreet.Term-timetheatregroupandholidayclubs.Fenland All Starz Cheerleading SquadStJohn’sChurchHall,StationRoad.BoysandgirlswelcomeYoung People MarchCityRoad,March01354650645www.ypm.org.ukAlsoincludesFen-zoneYouthCouncil1220(March) Squadron ATCHeadquartersBuilding,GasRoad,[email protected] Girls Under 11’sBurrowmoorSchool01354661437
Cornerstone Practice 26ElwybnRoad,March01354606300Mercheford House28ElwynRoad,March01354656841The Riverside Practice22MaryleboneRoad,March01354661922Doddington Medical Centre (also at Wimblington)01354 740311
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Discovering March would like to hear from you if you have additional contacts or information to go with a club listing or if you would like to be listed. We can only use the information we have been supplied and are always keen to keep the list updated and as comprehensive as we can. If you think should be in a different
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GER Sports and Social Club homeofCambridgeCountydarts,alsooutdoorbowlsclub.Robingood-fellowesLane,March.www.germarch.co.ukGeorge Campbell Leisure Centre,CityRoad,March.www.fenland.gov.uk/leisure/leisure-centre/george-campbellMarch Town United F.C.RobingoodfellowesLane,Marchwww.pitchero.com/clubs/marchtownu-nitedMarch Cycling Club Aninformalgroupformeetingcyclistsinthelocalareaandarrang-inginformalrides.Wehaveover14members,butareseekingtorecruitmorecyclistsofanyabilityandage.Contact07789548350orvisithttps://www.facebook.com/Mc-cMarchCyclingClubtwitterfeed@fennsCCMarch Town Cricket ClubTheAvenueSportsGroundBurrowmoorRoad,MarchPE159RSTel.01354-652029www.marchtowncricket.comMarch Squash & Racket Ball ClubTheAvenueSportsGroundBurrowmoorRoad,MarchPE159RSwww.marchsquashclub.org.ukMarch Town Bowls ClubTheAvenueSportsGroundBurrowmoorRoad,MarchPE159NY(EntrancealsooffTheCauseway)March Town Hockey ClubTheAvenueSportsGroundBurrowmoorRoad,MarchPE159RS(GamesplayedattheNealeWadeCommunityCollege)
SportMarch and District Amateur Op-eratic Society (MADAOS)MeeteveryTuesday7.30pmandThursday8.00pmatMYCCbuild-inginMarch.Newmemberswillbeverywelcome.chair@madaos.orgCambridgeshire Supernatural Investigators BasedinChatterisbuthavemem-bersfromacrossFenland.......http://www.facebook.com/Cam-bridgeshireSupernaturalInvestiga-torsMarch Twinning Association www.mta.btck.co.uk
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Fenland District CouncilFenlandHallCountyRd,March,CambridgeshirePE158NQ01354 654321 For Police ring 101 non emergency number or 999 if crime is active. Crimestoppers crimestoppers-uk.org
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SportMarch Athletic Clubwww.marchathleticclub.co.ukMarch Bears Rugby Clubwww.pitchero.com/clubs/marchbears/
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complete package from survey through to design and installation with our fully qualified team.
Visit us at our diverse showroom where we have an extensive range of fires and fireplaces on display
We promise you the warmest of welcomes!
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Fireplace and Stove Specialist
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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
& 2pm-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
CLOSED Thursdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays
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
We promise you the warmest of welcomes!
This picture shows the Charnwood CT Cookstove’
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Fireplace and Stove Specialist
www.aspectfi res.co.ukStockists of: Aga | Charnwood | Chesney’s |
Esse | Yeoman and many more…
37 Market Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambs PE7 1BA
Tel/Fax 01733 202220Email: aspectfi [email protected]
Opening Times:Mon – Fri 9am-1pm
& 2pm-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
CLOSED Thursdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays
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
We promise you the warmest of welcomes!
This picture shows the Charnwood CT Cookstove’
CharnwoodPremier Dealers.
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37 Market Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough,
Cambs, PE7 1BATel/Fax 01733 202220
Email: [email protected]
As we are a family run business, we would kindly request that you phone our office and
check that we are open before making a special journey to our showrooms - Thank you.
Opening Times:Mon – Fri: 9am-1pm
& 2pm-5pm Sat: 10am-2pm
CLOSED Thursdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays
The image shows the Quadro 1 currently on display in our showroom
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