20 reasons to visit Reeds Homestore in Downham Market. We could go on, but we’ll let you find more on your next visit. Since 2005, we’ve been helping you create spaces that feel uniquely yours. Whether it’s the sofa you’ve curled up on for movie nights or the dining table that’s hosted family feasts, your home is at the heart of everything we do.
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Welcome to your August issue...
Those longed-for summer holidays are now here and hopefully, the dear old sun won’t have worn itself out burning everything to a frazzle in July.
As I write, the (very welcome) rain is freshening things up so there is hope that we won’t be facing a hosepipe ban. It’s always a challenge for parents to keep little ones occupied during the school holidays so I’m hoping that you’ll be able to find plenty for them to do.
Here, in Bourne, we are so fortunate that our fabulous open-air swimming pool continues to attract hundreds of people year on year, and long may that continue. As with any of the events that are staged during the summer in our towns and villages, they only succeed with the general public making the effort to go and spend money having fun (in the sun!) Don’t forget your sun cream either!
August is traditionally the month when families take their annual summer holiday. With the kids off school, it’s the time when many pay exorbitant prices for a flight to a far-flung sun-drenched location.
However, when I was young things were a bit different. The few people I knew who went abroad invariably took their luggage ladened car over the Channel to France. For the rest of us, the most glamorous it got was a break on the English coast... and if you lived around here that invariably meant Norfolk.
If my family took a holiday, it was usually a trip to ‘Sunny Hunny’ or one of the county’s other seaside towns, making our way in an over-packed car full of various family members and cigarette, or even worse, pipe smoke! Yes, the good old days...
Even new cars were so rubbish in those days that a trip of more than thirty miles meant an essential maintenance check before leaving, with fingers crossed that no breakdowns would occur en route.
Once there it was a case of the beach all day punctuated by the occasional foray to a local pub for a meal. This was way before the advent of gastro pubs, when food and hygiene standards were low and customer service standards lower still.
Yet somehow those days conjure up memories of happy days that are sadly long gone but still fondly remembered...
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This year, National Allotment Week is August 11th-17th and the theme is “Allotments and Wellbeing.” The event highlights the incredible benefits of allotments and encourages individuals, families, and communities to connect with the land and with each other.
Allotments have long been a cornerstone of sustainable living, offering people the opportunity to grow their own food, enjoy time outdoors, and adopt more active lifestyles. In addition, allotments foster meaningful connections and friendships while contributing to the development of vibrant, cohesive communities. Even if you don’t have an allotment but a veg patch in your garden, or even mixed borders, it is a known fact that being outdoors and working in the garden has immense health and wellbeing benefits.
August is the month when you reap the fruits of your labour and hopefully, after the lack of rain, you will have a bumper harvest. In fact, sometimes you have far more than you can eat but there are several ways of preserving the fruit and vegetables for use through the winter months. They should be picked in their prime and if any are damaged should be eaten immediately. Some ways of using excess crops are: making chutney, flavouring vinegars, drying, blanching and freezing, bottling, pickling, and storing.
Jobs for August include:
• Water regularly to retain precious moisture.
• Strawberry runners that have been potted can be transplanted into a sunny, fertile spot where you have not grown them for at least
three years. Planting them through plastic will help conserve moisture and provide warmth during the winter.
• Cut to the ground all summer fruiting raspberry canes that have borne fruit this year and tie in the new green canes that will produce next year’s fruit.
• Outdoor tomatoes should have their growth stopped by the middle of the month – nip out the leading growing shoot just above the highest truss. Continue pinching out and do not forget to provide support for the plants as they become more heavily laden – also for cucumbers, peppers and even fruit trees.
• Keep earthing up potatoes to prevent the tubers being exposed.
• Dig over any spaces that have been left from harvesting crops, where you could grow green manure such as clover or vetch, which will provide nitrogen for the soil or alfalfa, cress or mustard which will help break up the soil.
• Pinch out the tops of climbing beans when they reach the top of the canes as this will encourage growth lower down.
• As space becomes available when crops finish, you can plant overwintering crops such as Brussels sprouts, spring cabbage and winter cauliflowers. Cabbage seeds can be planted in a temporary bed or in pots or modules –remember to cover them with nets to keep off the birds and caterpillars.
• For harvesting in the autumn and beyond, you could sow lettuce (keep out of the glare of direct sun), rocket, spring onion, radish plus winter salads, including mibuna, mizuna, mustard leaf and lamb’s lettuce.
Enjoy the fruits of your labour!
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SIX BACK-TO-SCHOOL money saving tips
By Lorraine Milton, Fenland CAP Debt Centre Manager
Summer can be an expensive season. With kids off for the school holidays, there’s added pressure on parents to pay for additional summer activities as well as the financial burden of the back-to-school expenses.
As a debt help and budgeting charity, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) understands the strain parents are under to find the extra funds needed to purchase uniforms and new school supplies, so here are a few money-saving tips that might help:
Have a sort-out
Start by going through what you already have and identify what can be reused for next year. Can you upcycle any hand-me-downs to make them look like new? Make sure to keep anything that your child might grow into, which will save you some money in the future.
Write a shopping list
Make a list of all the things you need to buy and put them in order of priority to work out which things are essentials, and which are ‘nice to haves.’ Your child may have their heart set on something that they don’t really need and you can’t afford. If
so, chat through other options with them, such as asking them to contribute towards the cost if they have pocket money saved, or if they have a birthday coming up, they might want to add it to their wish list.
Research costs
Before you hit the shops, do your homework by doing a little online window shopping to find the best prices. This is especially good for high-cost items like electronics, as some online retailers offer pricematch guarantees that could lead to significant potential savings.
Find cheaper alternatives
Online isn’t always cheaper, but at least being aware of the costs before you go to the shop will make it easier to spot a bargain. Consider your options for finding the best price: try supermarkets, charity shops and school recycling banks as well as online sites.
Create a budget
Knowing what you need and how much it will likely cost will make it easier to create a budget. You might find it helpful to involve your children in this – talking about what you can afford can help manage expectations and prevent any potential disagreements. There are some useful budgeting resources for kids and youths on the CAP website, and information for adults on how to create a budget.
Get emergency aid
Some churches have hardship funds/emergency aid pots available to help locals who are in financial need, so if you are struggling with back-to-school costs, consider getting in touch with your local church. It’s also worth checking your local council website to see if they offer uniform grants.
The back-to-school shop doesn’t have to be stressful, but if you are struggling financially, please don’t suffer in silence, CAP is here to help! Visit capuk.org/help for all of CAP’s free help and resources. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a UK charity working with more than 1000 affiliated churches to deliver debt help, budgeting guidance, support to find work, life skills education and more. Visit capuk.org to find out more.
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IRESOLVING DISPUTES WITHOUT LITIGATION: What you
need to know
about Alternative Dispute Resolution
f you find yourself in a legal dispute, going to court might seem like the only option. But with court delays getting worse and costs spiralling, there is an ever-increasing emphasis on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – a range of methods for settling disputes without a trial.
Recent changes to the Civil Procedure Rules in England and Wales have made ADR even more important and courts can now require parties to try ADR before continuing with litigation. It’s no longer just encouraged – it can be mandatory.
The court system is under huge strain. Many courts are under-funded and under-staffed, with backlogs that mean even getting an interim hearing can take months (or years). Replies to routine correspondence can take weeks.
ADR can be a way to reduce this burden and help people reach fair, cost-effective solutions faster.
For anyone considering legal action, it’s now essential to think seriously about ADR at an early stage. Courts can order it and ignoring or unreasonably refusing it can lead to cost penalties.
ADR isn’t one single process – it covers several approaches designed to settle disputes out of court. Here are some of the most common:
Mediation: An independent mediator helps both sides find a mutually acceptable solution. It’s private, voluntary, and usually cheaper than going to court. Mediation is used for everything from neighbour disputes to large commercial disagreements.
Arbitration: Like a private court, where an agreed arbitrator makes a binding decision. Often written into contracts, arbitration can be faster, more flexible, and more discreet than public court proceedings.
Adjudication: Common in construction disputes, especially where quick decisions are needed to keep projects moving. An adjudicator issues a decision, which can often be enforced quickly.
Expert Determination: Used for technical or specialist disputes – for example, company valuations or boundary disagreements. Both sides appoint an expert to make a binding decision.
Early Neutral Evaluation: A neutral expert (often a barrister) gives an early, non-binding opinion on how a court might see the case. This can help parties reach agreement before costs escalate.
For many disputes, ADR isn’t just a good idea – it’s an expectation. In some cases, courts can order parties to attempt ADR before a claim can proceed.
Free help is available in some cases. Since May 2024, Small Claims Mediation has been offered for disputes under £10,000 in value – helping people avoid spending more on legal fees than the claim itself.
Why Consider ADR?
Besides the fact that courts can now order it, ADR offers real advantages:
• Speed: Avoid long court delays.
• Cost: Usually far cheaper than litigation.
• Privacy: Keep disputes out of the public eye.
• Flexibility: Solutions tailored to your situation.
• Preserved relationships: Essential for neighbours, family, or business partners.
ADR isn’t the right choice for every situation, but it’s increasingly the starting point for most disputes. If you’d like to discuss whether it could help you, we’d be happy to chat.
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This month, many of us will be taking a well-earned break and the chances are (and particularly if you have teenagers) that your mobile phone or tablet will be going with you. You may be needing to catch up on work emails or simply want to flood your social media channels with photos of your getaway!
But how do you look after those devices like laptops and PCs that will most likely be staying at home?
Home insurance and/or travel insurance will cover most cases of theft or accidental damage (be sure to check your policy) but it's still a good practice to take a few simple steps to make sure your devices are as safe as they can be.
• Back up your devices. It’s so simple and it should be something you do regularly anyway. Make it a priority to get everything backed up before you leave. Accidents happen and it’s easy to lose all your important data with just the slip of a hand. Don't just back up to the cloud, consider having a backup to a separate hard drive.
• Update your software. Again, a simple task that’s easily forgotten but can make a huge difference if anything goes wrong. Making sure you have up-todate security software is paramount!
• Secure your devices. Use a PIN, pattern lock or two factor authentication. Don’t forget to add security authentication to your laptops and PCs.
• Be wary of which Wi-Fi you connect to. It's tempting to connect to any free Wi-Fi when you’re away to save using up your valuable data allowance. Think very carefully before connecting to unsecured public Wi-Fi. There’s a huge risk that your devices could be hacked, sensitive data stolen or infected with malware.
• Be careful what you share on social media. You might think you’re just making your friends envious with your beach or foodie photos but, if you make it public that you’re away from home, any thieves will be able to take advantage of your absence. Now is a great time to check who sees your posts and consider making it private to friends only so you know only those you trust can see where you are.
Safe Local Trades member, Ben from File Genie and his team can offer a wealth of advice and support, whether updating your software and backing up your devices or if you think your device is not operating correctly. Get in touch here: https://member.safelocaltrades.com/file-genie
INHERITANCE TAX
HOW IT WORKS AND HOW TO AVOID IT
Do you want to find out about:
• how Inheritance Tax (IHT) works
• valuable reliefs available to land and business owners
• how to avoid the traps
• what you can do to reduce your potential IHT bill
• how to pass on more of your wealth to your family
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MATTERS COMMUNITY
POPULAR RESTAURANT SET FOR RE-BRAND
The Barn Restaurant in Station Road has new owners... and will soon have a new name.
Henry Green and his fiancée Eliza are now in charge of the popular eatery which will be re-branded the Fork n Knife in September.
The couple have continued serving many of the established dishes previously enjoyed by customers over the past few years since taking over in June.
Henry said: “We have kept many of the main items from the old menu on the advice of the restaurant’s loyal customers, but we’ll gradually introduce new dishes while still retaining some old favourites such as the ‘Barn pies’.
‘We’ve had some teething problems since we moved in, most of which were out of our hands, but things are settling down now and we look forward to re-brand as the Fork n Knife by midSeptember.”
Eliza is currently carrying out the cookery duties at the venue but Henry said they are in the process of recruiting new staff.
The venue, which boasts a five-star hygiene rating, is offering discounts on Thursdays for ‘Blue Light’ workers and has also introduced 99p hot drink refills.
The couple are assisted at the business by Eliza’s daughters, Angelika, Izabella, Gabi and Maja.
MARCH ARMED FORCES FAIR RETURNS FOR 2025
Don’t forget March Armed Forces Fair (MAFF) returns to West End Park from 11am on Sunday, August 31st with something for everyone. The day will include military displays and classic vehicles, food stalls, bars and bands. In addition to a Spitfire and tanks display, it is hoped to feature a flyover by an iconic Lancaster RAF bomber at 3.30pm (weather permitting).
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BOB FITZJOHN NETS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
March man Bob Fitzjohn has been honoured at the latest Pride in Fenland Awards.
He was named the winner in the sports and recreation category and hailed as a ‘cornerstone of our community’ for his work as organiser of fishing matches, dedicated supporter of accessible fishing and his efforts in keeping March tidy through riverside litter picking groups.
Spike Bailey was named community volunteer award winner for his work for Chatteris In Bloom and volunteer for the Friends of Little Acre Pocket Park (FLAPP). Organisers praised him for being out in all weathers, pulling up weeds, tidying flower beds and planting trees and shrubs, commenting he is always polite, cheerful and willing to help.
A special certificate was presented in memory of Heather Johnson in recognition of her dedication, compassion, and tireless work in wildlife care.
Teacher Heather, who founded Heather's Hedgehog Hostel, in Chatteris, died in June after a life dedicated to supporting children and rescuing animals.
The awards saw eighty-seven nominations for individuals and groups that positively impact lives in the district. Winners were selected in eight categories and runners up in six of those. All received trophies and £50 and £25 prizes respectively at an awards ceremony at Wisbech St Mary Sports and Community Centre.
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WEST END PARK, MARCH
LCpl Jones’ Butcher’s Van from TV’s Dad’s Army
Lancaster Bomber Flyover at 1530hrs*
WW1, WW2 & post-war displays and vehicles
Peterborough Highland Pipe Band
Spitfire • Tanks • Running Merlin Engine
Classic Cars, Landrovers & Farming Vehicles
Recruitment Area; Regular, Reserve & Cadets
Trade stalls, food stalls & bars
Act of Remembrance at 1700hrs
*subject to weather conditions on the day
Sunday 31st August 2025
‘I’m sure I had a pension with…’
Let’s be honest, we don’t often pay attention to our pensions during our working life, everything else is a priority. But before you know it, all of a sudden, you’re turning 50 and have no idea what you have in place for your (what now feels like looming) retirement.
With most of our clients coming to us at this stage of their life, you’re in good company!
How we can help:
We write out to all your providers for you so you don’t have to – obtaining the details of your pensions and putting the information into a clear and easy to understand summary.
Communication is key:
Providers can take a few weeks to come back with information, so we keep youupdated and informed every week so you know where you are in the process.
Transparent fees:
We’ll always be upfront and honest about the cost of our services. Our pension finding fee is fixed at £195.
By the end of the process you’ll know what you have, where it is and what it is worth, putting you back at the helm of your financial planning. What’s more, if you want to know where it all fits in with your overall plan, we can upgrade you to our full cashflow service.
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Weingut Kloster Eberbach is a multi-awardwinning wine producer, located in the Rheingau district of Germany and has global recognition for their highquality wine productions. Very attractively furnished, comfortable accommodations are also offered, plus regular on-site events.
The monastery at Eberbach dates from 1136 and was founded by Cistercian monks. The monks had a wine cellar (Cabinetkeller) where they kept their very best wines. Weingut Kloster Eberbach produces exceptional white and red wines and has an excellent range. Riesling wines are aromatic and often grace countless dining tables, pairing with fish, seafood and white meats superbly, as well as being enjoyed on their own regularly. Crescentia Premium Wines are produced utilising grapes from the very best vineyards. Kloster Eberbach Crescentia Steinberger Riesling trocken (12.0% vol) and Kloster Eberbach Crescentia Rauenthaler Baiken Riesling trocken (12.0% vol) are both extremely popular, dry white wines. The respective bouquets have the typical Riesling aroma of apples and other fruits, being displayed for the nasal pleasures. The anticipation and further enjoyments are continued for the mouthfeel and palate.
The Kloster Eberbach range of wines also has Cabinetkeller
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productions. Highly praised and very much appreciated for their fine qualities, this section includes Kloster Eberbach
Cabinetkeller Berg Roseneck Riesling feinherb (11.5% vol). Again, superb quality prevails, and this production is regularly found on ‘top’ dining tables. Certainly, a popular selection for many. Kloster Eberbach
Cabinetkeller Steinberg Riesling (13.0% vol) is a further choice, favoured by numerous lovers of white wines. The bouquet can, again, be classed as elegant, with citrus fruits enticing to the following delights. Welcoming and expressive, the sensations of fruits continue throughout, with an excellent, lengthy palate.
Other Kloster Eberbach Cabinetkeller productions include Berg Schlossberg Spätburgunder trocken (13.0% vol). This splendid, very impressive dry red wine has a wealth of dark fruits and pairs wonderfully with red meat dishes.
If visiting the Rheingau area, there are wine tours of the estate available and tastings. The Kloster Eberbach wines can also be ordered easily online. The Eberbach Monastery regularly has the most memorable weddings, with personal requirements, including banquets and receptions, being meticulously planned. Please visit the website for all details: www.kloster-eberbach.de
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MONDAY
Bacon, brie and cranberry panini
TUESDAY
Cheese and bacon omelette with chips and salad
WEDNESDAY
Ham and two eggs with chips and salad
THURSDAY
All-day breakfast, including a drink
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rom Determination to Destination: Keith’s Slimming World Success
In a journey fuelled by grit, courage, and a whole lot of group spirit, Keith has officially shed six stone – and earned his place as a Slimming World target member! But he didn’t stop there. His inspiring transformation and unwavering commitment have landed him in the finals of Man of the Year 2025, recognised by head office for truly embodying the power of change.
Keith’s achievement is not just about the weight lost – it’s about confidence gained, obstacles overcome, and the friendships forged along the way. Week after week, his presence has lit up our group with quiet determination and infectious positivity. Whether it was celebrating the little wins or pushing through the toughest days, Keith has shown us what it means to keep going – even when it’s hard.
We couldn’t be prouder to have Keith as part of our award-winning Slimming World family! And if you’re looking for a new way to recharge your motivation… our new image therapy has had a glow-up!
No waiting for your turn – just sit back and soak it all in at your own pace, or jump in and share if the mood strikes. It’s relaxed, inclusive, and totally group-powered. It's more than a weight-loss group. It’s a community where support, laughter, and real progress come together.
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TO Wellbeing Corner...
A Therapeutic Approach to Coping with Anxiety
Hi, and welcome to this summer edition of the Wellbeing Corner.
In this edition I want to talk more about anxiety, the most predominant issue that clients come to Sunflower Hypnotherapy for support with.
Do you find yourself waking up in the morning, hitting snooze after a dreadful night’s sleep? Hoping for ten more minutes to help you feel refreshed? But instead of feeling more rested you’re running late, stressed and feeling more frazzled than ever. Skipping breakfast becomes the norm, caffeine is your lifeline, and your mind is ten steps ahead by 8am trying to remember everything for the day ahead! You hit a spiral of negative thinking, all the worst-case scenarios of the future and overthinking every conversation you’ve had. Feeling overwhelmed by the ‘to do list’ but procrastinating and doing nothing. Feeling guilty, emotionally drained and your confidence at an all-time low. There is another way! This is a story I hear so many times in my hypnotherapy practice. After a few Solution Focused Hypnotherapy sessions, these overwhelming thoughts and feelings begin to change. The therapeutic approach I provide focuses on how we want life to be, not what's caused us to feel
Suzanne Westbrook DSFH
Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist
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anxious. Ultimately, we cannot change the past; time spent thinking and talking about the past makes us feel like we are back reliving those experiences.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is based on the latest neuroscience, supporting your understanding of how and why we feel the way we do and more importantly what we can do to create change. Each session, we talk about that next step, where clients visualise how they want things to be and identify that first small action to make it happen. This makes the approach very practical. We then finish with the lovely trance part at the end; this helps to consolidate everything we’ve spoken about and it’s enjoyable. Everyone I work with receives my MP3 recording, which supports sleep patterns. Check out my Facebook reviews to see how I’ve helped others.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy isn’t a quick fix, but it is an effective approach that supports change, often in a short timeframe. If you’re ready to make those changes and start working towards a future no longer driven by anxiety, then please contact me to book your free initial consultation.
Call 07935 466590 or email info@sunflowerhypnotherapy.co.uk for a free initial consultation and find out how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you. Facebook-square Sunflower Hypnotherapy
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ARIA SERVES UP A SPECIAL TREAT
Aria Court Care Home in March has launched Aria’s Thursday Treats, an initiative designed to show appreciation and support for local ‘Blue Light’ and healthcare professionals in the March area.
The initiative, led by Amber, Aria Court’s customer relations manager, was created as a way to give back to the hardworking professionals who serve the community every day.
With the support of the home's talented kitchen team, freshly baked goods are prepared every week and personally delivered to local services. The initiative kicked off with a visit to the local fire station, where Aria’s Tasty Treats were warmly received. Since then, the team has extended its visits to the ambulance station, police station, and local GP surgeries.
Sreeja, home manager at Aria Court, said: “We’re incredibly proud of Aria’s Thursday Treats. It’s a small but powerful way for us to connect with and support the wider community. Our Blue Light professionals work tirelessly, and it means so much to be able to show our appreciation in a personal way.”
If you know of an organisation that deserves to be on the list to receive a visit from the Thursday Treat team then please email Kieran.Baines@AthenaCareHomes.co.uk
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ESTAFEST RETURNS
The Estafest festival is returning to March on August 8th and 9th at Estover Playing Fields. The free to attend community event is organised by a registered community interest company which means that any profits go to the local community. Last year it supported Defibrillators for March, donating £1500 to enable the 43rd life-saving defib to be installed in the local area and this year it has been decided to support the same cause with fundraising for the upkeep required to ensure the devices remain in top condition.
Estafest starts on Friday evening from 6pm, with soul and disco vibes accompanied by various local food vendors. Saturday is an all-day affair starting at 10am, kicking off with local community groups performing on stage before solo artists and bands take centre stage from 12pm. Saturday will also see a wide range of stalls ideal for shopping, with community stalls enjoying a free of charge pitch. There’ll also be fair rides, bouncy castles and new for this year a Youth Zone in partnership with 20twenty productions, plus dinosaurs!
Photo: The Estafest team with Rob Skoulding (far right), who has led the defibrillator campaign in March
HELP FOR HEARING
Cambridgeshire Deaf Association, which cleans, re-tubes and supplies batteries for NHS hearing aids, is holding regular drop-in sessions in March. They will take place at St Peter’s Church Hall in High Street every other month on Wednesdays with the next ones being on September 3rd and November 5th at 1.30pm-3.30pm. The organisation, which does not provide hearing aids or hearing tests, says no appointments are necessary.
Photo: Amber, Sreeja and the Aria team get ready to deliver treats
• Free hearing tests
• State of the art rechargeable hearing aids which are compatible with all mobile phones
• Effective painless wax removal
• Noise protection “When someone in the family has a hearing loss, the entire family has a hearing problem.”
For information on any of the ser vices we provide, or to discuss your specific requirements, please get in touch.
Email: info@clearerhearing.co.uk
Alluring Spirituality: Boho Style and Sacred Tools –SHOP
BY APPOINTMENT
I’m Trisha Cherkas, founder of Alluring Spirituality, a home-based boutique here in March where you can discover soulful clothing, accessories, and sacred tools to inspire your journey...
Alluring Spirituality is about living with meaning, beauty, and connection, inspired by my Indian heritage and handpicked on my travels to India. Every piece in my collection is consciously chosen, ethically sourced, and designed to help you express your individuality, create sacred space, and reconnect with yourself.
At the heart of Alluring Spirituality is our beautiful range of boho clothing and accessories, celebrating comfort, freedom, and effortless style. You’ll find flowing maxi and short dresses, free-size kaftans, kimonos, harem trousers, and soft tops, perfect for yoga, festivals, holidays, or simply feeling good in your own skin. Complete your look with vibrant embroidered elephant crossbody slings, festival hobo bags, yoga mat bags, and colourful boho handbags. Wrap yourself in warmth with yak wool shawls, and bring energy into your home with our stunning cotton throws, mandala tapestries, and bedspreads, available in spiritual, healing designs.
Alongside the clothing and textiles, Alluring Spirituality also offers a thoughtfully curated selection of sacred and spiritual tools, including singing bowls, incense, ritual smudge sticks, crystals, and handmade paper notebooks for journaling and reflection. These
pieces are chosen not just for their beauty, but for their ability to bring intention and connection into your everyday life.
You can browse the full collection by appointment only, at my home in March. This way, you can explore everything at your own pace, feel the textures, and choose what truly resonates with you, in a calm and welcoming space.
Come and find something that feels uniquely you.
To book your visit: Call or text 07872 142505, or email alluringspirituality@gmail.com Follow the journey on Instagram: @alluringspirituality
Wild about March
Dandelions Taraxacum species
By Joan Munns, of March
Wildlife Group & March & District Woodland Group
There is not only one dandelion; in the UK there are more than two hundred subspecies, some of which are endemic, but who knows how you tell the difference between them? Its name comes from the French ‘dent de lion’ describing the sharp teeth on the leaves. It has another French name ‘pis en lit’ or ‘wet the bed’ because, when eaten it is a diuretic. These common wild flowers are loved and hated in equal measure. A field full or a roadside lined with dandelions is a joy to see and insects love them. If it is just a bit dreary they will often open and they look as if they are illuminated. If it is raining or very dull, they will not open at all and the flowers close at night to avoid dew. If the flowers are picked, they will rapidly close. Every flower head contains up to two hundred tiny florets each of which could produce viable seed so it is easy to see how quickly they spread.
A flowering dandelion in your garden, or worse still your neighbour's garden, is a potential nightmare. Dandelion seed heads, called clocks, are very fragile and the seeds blow everywhere with great ease. Children love to pick them and blow the clock and the number of puffs needed to blow them all away allegedly tells you the time. Being so light, they fly until they meet another plant or hit the ground. They have an ugly habit of growing in the base of shrubs and perennial plants where they are almost impossible to move and chemical warfare is equally undesirable.
Once a dandelion plant has got big enough to flower, the long tap root is very difficult to dig up completely. If a very tiny piece is left in the ground, it will probably not recover but if more than half remains it will regrow and start off lower in the soil so be even more difficult to dig up.
All of the plant is edible. The leaves can be used in salads when young and most herbivores will enjoy them. The flowers can be used to make dandelion wine and the dried roots can be dried, roasted, and ground to make a coffee substitute and was used by many people in World War II when everything was rationed. The Internet has lots of details of making dandelion coffee and instant dandelion coffee is also available. This ‘coffee’ contains no caffeine.
Dandelions were used for a variety of medicinal purposes in the past and preparations were used for a wide variety of illnesses.
Next Gault Wood Work Parties are Saturdays August 2nd and September 6th at 10am.
If you'd like to support our work at the wood as a volunteer, please contact the Woodland Trust using this email: volunteering@woodlandtrust.org.uk
Alternatively, you might like to support the Nature's Calendar project, which focuses on phenology, which is the study of plant and animal reaction to climate change. Nature's Calendar (woodlandtrust.org.uk)
Dandelion
Dandelion clock
How Physiotherapy Can Help Your Ageing Dog
As our beloved dogs age, it's natural to see some changes. Maybe your onceenergetic pup is taking more naps, hesitating before jumping into the car, or lagging behind on walks? While slowing down can be a normal part of getting older, it's important to recognise that it may also signal discomfort or pain. Canine physiotherapy is an increasingly accessible and effective way to improve quality of life for ageing dogs.
Dogs generally start to show signs of aging between seven to ten years old, though this varies by breed and size. Common signs include:
• Stiffness after rest
• Reluctance to exercise or play
• Difficulty climbing stairs or getting into vehicles
• Changes in posture or gait
• Behavioural changes, such as increased irritability or withdrawal
Many owners mistake these signs for ‘just getting old,’ but they may indicate underlying joint pain, arthritis, or muscular weakness. Left unchecked, these issues can affect mobility, cause chronic pain, and reduce a dog’s overall well-being.
What Is Canine Physiotherapy?
Canine physiotherapy is focused on improving movement, reducing pain, and enhancing recovery after injury or surgery. Certified canine physiotherapists use techniques adapted from human physical therapy, including massage therapy, therapeutic exercises, laser and ultrasound treatments and joint mobilisation and stretching. These all aim to strengthen muscles, improve joint flexibility, boost circulation, and reduce inflammation.
Physiotherapy can address common issues like: Arthritis pain: Controlled exercises and modalities like heat therapy or laser treatment can ease joint pain and slow down degeneration.
Muscle atrophy: Therapeutic exercises help maintain muscle mass and strength, supporting better balance and movement.
Mobility problems: Improved range of motion and co-ordination can reduce falls and increase independence.
Your veterinarian may refer you to a qualified canine physiotherapist or rehabilitation centre. After an initial assessment, a treatment plan will often combine in-clinic sessions with at-home exercises. Progress is typically gradual but noticeable.
PHILIP AT DIAMOND BYTE
CUSTOM COMPUTERS KEEP CUSTOMERS HAPPY
There are many reasons why it makes sense to have a custom desktop computer built for you, particularly if you are an avid gamer/photographer/ architect/accountant etc. By having a custom-built computer, you get a solid system which is ready to go straight out of the box since it has been built to your own specifications.
Firstly, and perhaps most importantly for many, a customised computer is cheaper. This is because manufacturers significantly increase the prices of many components (motherboards, graphics cards and RAM) in order to boost profits, cover their building costs and provide supplier support after the purchase. A custom-built PC can still include these premium components but without the high mark-ups.
Secondly, the majority of off-theshelf computers come with the specifications and components already selected, therefore customers often need to choose between needs and price. In comparison, custom PCs are flexible as you can choose your own quality components - motherboard, graphics card, storage devices, memory, processor and even the power supply (many manufacturers cut costs by including a generic unit which can severely limit the machine’s upgrade potential).
In addition, many retailers won’t let you upgrade your pre-built computer without voiding the warranty, meaning that you will need to buy a new one once it starts to slow down. However, with a custom-built PC, you can upgrade individual
components (graphics card, memory, case, optical drive, power supply, processor, motherboard, mouse, monitor, keyboard, and speakers) as and when you need to. Think Trigger from Only Fools and Horses – “I’ve had this broom for twenty years; it’s had seventeen new heads and fourteen new handles”. Which is exactly what a custom PC is all about - you don’t need to buy a new one, instead you take out the parts that are dated and put the upgrades in. Moreover, each part then has its own warranty.
Most pre-built PCs come installed with loads of useless junk software, or ‘Bloatware’ as it’s commonly referred to. From so-called antivirus and PC ‘optimisation’ software to unwanted demo versions of other programs and games, bloatware, although not dangerous, does slow things down by taking up unnecessary space on your hard drive. However, buying a custom-built PC will not include any unnecessary applications that compromise the performance of your computer.
So, if you want it big, fast, small, very fast, flashy lights, ridiculously fast, matt black, phenomenally fast or just plain nippy, then custom is the way to go, and has been for years (if you don’t buy one from a dishwasher salesman!).
THE LIMES, 21 BROAD STREET
By Jennifer Lawler
The grandest house in Broad Street was once number 21, named The Limes.
It was a large imposing three-storey Georgian house of yellow gault brick with a grey slate parapeted roof. The end chimneystacks each held six square chimneypots. The present surviving section together with old photographs show a range of five twelve-panel recessed sash windows to the first and second storeys and two similar windows each side of the central doorway which had a round-headed arch. To the north of the house was the garden shielded from the street by a tall brick wall. In front of the house was a small garden with railings and containing trees and plants. An iron gate stood on the south side at the top of the road leading to the rear of the house. By 1838, it was the home of landed proprietor William Pope. In 1851 he was living there with his wife and three children plus housemaid, cook and groom. By 1871 he had moved to his house in Nene Parade, now the bicycle shop, and the house was leased to Irish-born surgeon Dr Thomas O’Connor and his wife Anne, living with their three young sons, his surgeon’s assistant and a cook and a general servant. The house and garden were inherited by Stephen Pope by 1880 and later bought by Dr O’Connor. In 1881 Thomas O’Connor FRCS surgeon and his wife Anne were living there with son Frederick also a surgeon, and two servants.1
After Dr Thomas died in 1896, his son Dr Charles O’Connor lived there, later with his wife Emma Vawser. He carried on his father’s large practice and travelled round the town on his bicycle. From 1891 he enthusiastically coached the March G.E. Railway Ambulance Corps, winning the International Railway Challenge Shield three times and the G.E.R. Ambulance Cup six times. The wellknown and respected doctor died suddenly in October 1912.2
By 1920 to at least 1925, the house was owned by George Sharman and occupied by solicitor Arthur Frank Sharman, clerk of March Urban District Council.3
The house was partly demolished in the early 1930s to accommodate the new Woolworth building. MUDC passed the plans for the erection of the building in November 1931, with a 35ft frontage and stretching 100ft through to the rightof-way behind. It opened in March 1932 with its characteristic Woolworth architecture including a central pediment at the top.4 In the middle of the twentieth century, 21 Broad Street held the surgery of dentist John Forgan and later various businesses occupied the building.
Main photo: The Limes, 21 Broad Street as it looks today and inset, an illlustration of how it looked in the past
1 March Rate Books, March Museum; Censuses March Museum and Cambridgeshire Family History Society
2 The Cambridgeshire Times, October 25th 1912 p2
3 March Rate Books, March Museum
4 The Cambridgeshire Times March 18th, 1932
GER PRESENTS
Sports & Social Club
Ellis Winters and Co.
Maxey
The Cycle Shop
Sharman Quinney
Malletts Jewellers
The Barn Restaurant & Cafe
The Carpet Warehouse
Leonardo′s Pizza
Nate′s Barber Shop
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The New Rutland Flower Show, sponsored by Gates Garden Centre, will be held on August 15th – 17th at the Rutland Showground, near Oakham.
It promises to be a spectacular family-oriented event, bringing together national, regional, and local gardening and flower clubs – not forgetting allotment societies, for the very first time in Rutland. The show will host many famous gardeners, delivering talks and demonstrations, including Adam Frost from BBC Gardeners’ World, Matthew Wilson from Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question Time, and Nick Hamilton from Barnsdale Gardens. We will also be joined by the BBC Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question Time who are recording a Postbag edition at the Show (Friday only).
Beautiful flower arranging demonstrations will be provided by the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) throughout the three days, giving you the opportunity to learn and potentially get involved in the future. The show has over 200 exhibitors and will be a visual treat, providing you with plenty of opportunities to buy something unique for your home and garden.
Competitions for Flower Arranging, Show Gardens,
Borders, and Produce, will also be held and are available to enter by all, clubs or individuals, with over 120 classes to choose from. The full Competition Guide can be found on their website with closing entries not until August. There are also other opportunities to get involved at the show with excellent workshops on the day including ‘Sweet Pea Seed-Sow-Along’ by Cara Thompson and ‘Make Your Own Planter’ by Amanda from Pebble Home & Garden (tickets sold separately).
Under 16s are FREE (with a paying adult) and they will be thoroughly entertained by the amazing circus shows, giant bubble shows, stilt walking, outdoor games, and a vintage fairground. Flypasts by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, over thirty specialist nurseries, art, crafts, fine foods, and live music from Govannen, Herbie Lamb Quartet, Sammy Dean, and Sam Torr, can also be expected.
For more information, and to book your advanced tickets, please visit rutlandflowershow co.uk
Sing for Life Supporting Sue Ryder Thorpe
Hall Hospice
If you’ve ever thought about giving singing a go, NOW is your chance! We’re inviting around forty women to join a fun, ten-week singing project, starting in September.
Working towards a fantastic live performance at The Cresset on November 6th, you’ll learn to sing, meet new people, perform live on stage AND raise money for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, with plenty of laughs along the way!
Over one hundred women sang last year and raised thousands of pounds for charity. Most of them had never sung, rehearsed or performed as part of a group – or in public – before, and here’s what they had to say:
✦ Loved every moment and wish I could do it all over again!
✦ An amazing experience… the support was fantastic!
✦ Fabulous experience shared with a great group of women!
Annette Mawby, Community Fundraiser at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice says: "We're completely in
awe of the passion and dedication that participants bring to this project. The funds raised help Sue Ryder continue to support people going through the hardest times of their lives, ensuring no one faces dying or grief alone.”
#Sing4Life2025 kicks off with introduction sessions at the John Mansfield Campus in Peterborough (PE14HX) on September 4th (7pm-9pm), September 5th (7pm-9pm) and September 6th (2pm-4pm). There’s NO pressure - just a friendly introduction and a chance to meet the team and some of the other women who’ll be taking part.
For more details visit www.peterboroughsings.org.uk, email info@peterboroughsings.org.uk or call 01733 425194, but contact first to reduce waiting time.
Special Day
WEDDING CAR HIRE
• ‘Rosie’ is fully insured for weddings • Professional uniformed chauffeur
• Your choice of in-car music, colour of bows, ribbons and flowers
• Champagne can be served for an additional cost – flute glasses provided
• Covering all areas of mid-Cambridgeshire including Peterborough, Kings Lynn, Ely, Huntingdon and Lakenheath
7.30pm start, FREE entry, all welcome. No limit on team size
OUTSIDE MUSIC ON THE LAWN
SUNDAY 3rd AUGUST FOR THE FIRST TIME AT THE CLUB... ONE WILD NIGHT
Tickets are limited – £10 each
SUNDAY 10th AUGUST
UB40 AND REGGAE FROM DOM KAYE
Members £8, Guests £10
SUNDAY 17th AUGUST
WHITNEY HOUSTON & TINA TURNER
Members £8, Guests £10
SUNDAY 31st AUGUST
For more information contact the Club on 01354 653150 or go to the Club Facebook page and just search for March Con Club. If you like the page you will get all the updates for what’s going on.
Why not come and see what the Club has to offer?
ANDY JOHN: BOHEMIAN CHAMPION THE MUSIC OF FREDDIE MERCURY & QUEEN
Members £8, Guests £10
FRIDAY 15th AUGUST: MEXICAN FOOD NIGHT
From 7pm - booking essential
FRIDAY 22nd AUGUST: CASH BINGO NIGHT
Eyes down at 7.30pm, cash prizes and raffle. All welcome
SUNDAY 24th AUGUST: CLUB BBQ WITH THE MUSIC OF GARY BARLOW & TAKE THAT
Members £15, Guests £17
FRIDAY 27th AUGUST: FILM NIGHT: NEW RELEASE – MR BURTON
CHESS CLUB EVERY MONDAY FROM 7.30pm
DOMINOES: 1st & 3rd TUES OF MONTH 12-2pm
We have very limited availability for private bookings. For more information about this or any of our events, please contact the club.
GAMES ROOM
Featuring snooker and two pool tables, a big screen TV, PLUS TWO DARTBOARDS! We also have a JUKEBOX that is able to play in all rooms! The games room can be accessed by members from 9am.
A GRUESOME STORY WHITEMOOR CROSSING
By Peter Wright on behalf of March & District Museum
On Saturday, May 25th, 1913, the 10.58pm mail train from Peterborough to London was crewed by three Peterborough men; John Hitchbon was the driver, Charles Bedford, the fireman, and William Palmer Smith was the guard.
At Whitemoor crossing, about a mile from the train's first scheduled stop at March, Hitchbon felt a very slight 'jarring', so minor that it did not even raise a comment. As the train ran into March, Bedford noticed a piece of cloth fluttering from the engine's front steps. He went to investigate and found that the cloth was part of a man's trousers.
From the engine's front guard iron, in front of the engine's wheels and all along the side were traces of blood. Bedford reported to the platform inspector that there had been an accident and he informed GE Railway Police Constable Robert F Kyle who informed Constable Newell of the local police and together they conducted a search of the line. At Whitemoor crossing, Newell found what appeared to be body parts on the crossing boards and more near the gateman's hut. Over ten feet from the line they found the almost unrecognisable remains of a man's body. Newell searched the dead man's clothing but there were no papers to help identify the victim nor anything that might indicate a suicide. A pocket watch had stopped at 11.23pm, about the time the train would have passed. A pocket handkerchief with the initials WQ was the only clue that this was William Quince, (33), a single man who lived at Marylebone, March and was employed as a labourer by MUDC. The remains were gathered together and taken to the mortuary.
At the subsequent inquest, held at the Temperance Hall, it was disclosed that Quince had been to visit a friend and was returning home. At about 11.10pm, and three hundred yards from the crossing, Quince exchanged greetings with an acquaintance, James Edward Berridge, who reported that he seemed perfectly sober. It had been a dark but clear night and Guard Smith said that he was seated at his observation window and saw nothing. Quince's brother John said that the deceased was very deaf but had never been known to contemplate suicide. A verdict of accidental death was recorded.
The deceased was buried in Station Road cemetery on Tuesday, May 28th.
Whitemoor crossing is still a rural location and although there is mention of a gateman's hut, presumably the crossing was unmanned during the night at that time.
Photo: Whitemoor Road crossing: now protected by half barriers and audible warnings
March Museum located in High Street and is open Wednesdays and Saturdays 10.30am-3.30pm www.marchmuseum.co.uk
Email: info@marchmuseum.co.uk
saturday 9th
Dawn s
ROOKSWOOD CLUB
with bbQ from 4pm & Live music from 7pm with
Laura Dennis
saturday 23rd
birthday BASH karaoke
with tom’s music roadshow
view in the snug bar, pool area & riverside lounge
regular Quiz and Bingo Nights, open mic nights, Discos, Karaoke, chess club and live Music
Entertainment
function rooms available to hire for parties, weddings, anniversaries, christenings and wakes
PLENTY OF outside seating in a south facing garden TO ENJOY
Opening Hours
Monday Closed • Tuesday 7-10.30pm
Wednesday Closed • Thursday 7-10.30pm
Friday 7-11pm
Saturday 12 noon-11pm Sunday 12 noon-8pm
Hours will be extended on Entertainment nights. As always, more information is available on posters in the club and on our facebook page.
members only club: For more information or a new membership form please call in and see us
LOCAL CLUBS & GROUPS
Fenland Music Centre: For musicians of all ages and abilities. Fridays (term-times) 6-9pm at St Peter's Church March. Orchestra, Concert Band, String, Wind, Brass and Recorder Ensembles. For more information see our website, find us on Facebook or email fenlandmusiccentreassociation@gmail.com
Solo Club: For people who have lost partners through bereavement. Come along and join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month; midday at Hot Pots Cafe – The Cricket Club, Burrowmoor Road, March PE15 9RS. Membership £5/year. For more details contact 01354 656181 or 01354 654169.
Friends of March Library: Coffee morning at March Library on the last Saturday of every month from 10 30am to 12 noon. Hot and cold drinks plus biscuits cost 50p and we also hold a raffle. All profits are spent on/by March Library. For more details contact Maureen Malvern on 01354 658247.
Wisbech and District Flower Club: See beautiful flower arrangements being made by local and national demonstrators. Meets every 3rd Monday of the month at St Peters Hall, Wisbech. For more information, call 07949 443251.
March Parkinson's Group: Meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10.30am-12.30pm at the Braza Club, Elm Road, March. This is a friendly group and everyone is welcome. £1 per session so pop along for a free taster and check us out. Please contact Wendy Summerlin on 01354 661997 for more details.
March Lions Club: Meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm in the FACT Community Room at Martin Avenue. New members always welcome. For more information visit marchlions.org.uk or call 0345 833 5101.
March Raceway: One of the oldest 1/12 radio control car oval clubs in the UK. Our members range from 8 to 75 years old so all are welcome! Race every Friday at Longhill Road Social Club, Longhill Road, March PE15 0PR (at the prison). Doors open 6.30pm. For fixtures and further information visit marchraceway.weebly.com or find us on Facebook.
March Jive Club: At the Braza Club, Elm Road, March PE15 8NZ. Meets every Wednesday night 7.30-10.30pm with 1:1 personal tuition available. Every 3rd Friday of the month dance with top line groups and DJs. For more info call Hannah 07990 072974 or Terry 07979 442920.
March Probus Club: Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at March Conservative Club as a group of semi or fully retired gentlemen; 10am for a cuppa and a chat and then at 10.30am we have a guest speaker for approx 45 mins covering a wide range of topics. To find out more please contact Dr Allan J Whyte (Club Secretary) on 07979 887110 or pop in.
March U3A: For people in their third age; retired or not in full time employment. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Braza Club, Elm Road, March at 2pm. There is a range of activities available in groups run by U3A members. New members are very welcome. If you would like any more information please email march.u3a.enquires@gmail.com
March Marlins Swimming Club: We swim every week night and can offer membership to swimmers of all ages and abilities from stage eight to masters. We are a friendly, competitive swimming club. Contact us for a free trial session at swimatmarlins@gmail.com
The Other Art Group: Meets every Thursday afternoon 2-4pm at March Library. Membership fee is £30 for 12 weeks paid quarterly. If you are interested, please contact the Chairman; Derek on 07799 485477.
March Rifle Club: meets at the indoor range, Upwell Road, March, every Tuesday evening from 7pm-9pm to shoot 0.22LR target rifles. Also potential for air rifle shooting. Please contact us prior to first attendance. Email info@marchrifle.club
March Dog Training Club: Meets at Tower Hall, Maltmas Drove Fridaybridge PE14 OHW every Wednesday evening. Membership is £5 per year and classes are £3 per session. Puppy class commences at 6pm. For more information of other classes please contact Maggie on 01354 657185 or 07514 882509.
March Bears Rugby Club: Be part of a thriving, supportive, and fun-loving community that celebrates rugby in all its forms. Reach out on social media: @marchbearsrugby on Facebook and Instagram or email info@marchbearsrufcorg.uk to learn more.
March Wildlife Group & March and District Woodland Group: Meets regularly at 10am on the 1st Saturday of each month at Gault Wood for work parties. For details contact marybarrington123@gmail.com
March Friendship Club: Meets on the second Thursday of every month at St Peter's Church Hall, High Street, March PE15 9JR from 2pm to 4pm. All people over 50 welcome, refreshments available. The Club is associated with the Cambridgeshire Older People's Enterprise (COPE), looking after the interests and well-being of Older People in Cambridgeshire. For more details contact Rosie on 07887 514591 or Susan on 07547 191315.
March Bridge Club: At the Braza Club, Elm Road, March. Every Thursday 1.15 -4.30pm. Cost £3 per session. Please contact George Jupp on 01354 652586 or 07963 771179.
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