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2nd Glorious Gardening at Peckover House, Wisbech. Presented by our head gardener. Come along and learn more about our wonderful garden. From 1pm at The Orangery. Discover how the garden team cares for Peckover’s 300-year-old orange trees.

3rd Tea and Tablets at March Library from 10.30am-12pm. Do you have a tablet/iPad? Is there something you’d like to do but don’t know how? Can we show you how to access free books, magazines and newspapers? Bring your tablet, have a cuppa with us and we’ll do our best to help. It’s free and everyone’s welcome.

6th Lego Animation at March Library from 2pm-4pm. Come along to this interactive session and learn how to make short animated videos using Lego and iPads. For children aged seven and over, £3 per child. Book your place with library staff. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

7th Easter Fete at Doddington Court from 2pm-4pm. Homemade cakes and preserves, crafts, handmade cards and a raffle. Free entry - all welcome! In support of Magpas and RNLI. For more information, or to book a stall, contact Doddington.Court@ sanctuary-housing.co.uk or call 01354 742957.

7th Make your own Easter Bonnet at March Library from 10.30am-11.30am. All materials provided. For children aged three+, £3 per child. Places are limited so please book yours with library staff. Children must be accompanied at all times.

8th The March Society – a talk from Anglian Water will give a quick introduction to the company with water-saving tips and how to keep your water healthy, before going into discussions on some of their campaigns. They are looking for feedback, your opinions these new campaigns and what you would like them to focus on or do differently. March Library, 7pm. All welcome, £2 members, £3 non-members.

10th-13th Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Peckover House. Over Easter weekend we will be supported by Cadbury. Complete our Active Easter Trail and you can collect your Cadbury chocolate prize! 11am-4pm. £2.50 per child, plus normal admission applies to non-NT members – see prices on our website.

13th Open tower event at St Wendreda's Church, Church Street, March. The tower will be open for tours from 11am-3pm. Admission – adults £3.50, accompanied children under twelve years, £1.50. Refreshments available, stalls, have a go at bell ringing, bring your teddy for zip wire experience. Tour guide available.

15th Friends of March Library Lego at March Library, from 10.30am-12pm. All ages welcome, 50p per child. Please bring along a named baseboard if you have one. Places are limited, please book with library staff. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Kindly supported by the Friends of March Library.

22nd Afternoon Tea with Nicola Upson at March Library from 2.30pm-4.30pm. We welcome popular Suffolk crime author Nicola Upson, creator of the Josephine Tey novels, to help us celebrate World Book Night. Nicola’s eighth book about Josephine was published in 2019. Tickets £3 each including refreshments. Places are limited and may be booked with library staff.

25th Friends of March Library Coffee Morning at March Library, from 10.30am-12pm. The Friends of March Library invite you to join them for coffee/tea and biscuits and the chance to try your luck in the prize raffle. You can also bring along a used jigsaw to swap with one of ours or just borrow one to take home – It’s FREE!

26th At March Library there will be craft activities, a treasure hunt and refreshments on offer between 10am and 1pm, along with the chance to explore the library and become a member. The public computers will also be available to use.

27th Engage in the Afternoon at March Library, from 2pm3.30pm. March Library favourite Colin Bedford will be back, this time bringing his vast collection of WWII memorabilia covering all 1940s cycles, Home Guard, Post Office and local Land Army. See wartime household items: lights, sweeping brushes, soaps and ladies stockings, evacuee items, and a large selection of Dinky and wartime toys. Entry is free and refreshments are provided.

Regular Local Events

20Twenty We currently run three theatre groups which perform musical theatre, acting, singing and dancing. All groups will perform at least one main show each year alongside other community performances including March GER Christmas Cracker, St George’s Fayre and our fundraising events. The first session is always a free introductory session to provide your child with a chance to decide if they believe they will enjoy being a member. The Youth Theatre sessions run during school term time at March Town Hall as follows: • Double Act – Ages six to 11. Tuesdays, 5pm-6.30pm. Cost £4 per session. • All-Stars – School years seven & eight, Thursdays, 5pm-7pm. Cost £5 per session. • Boundless – School years nine to 13. Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm. Cost £5 per session. Mondays March Silver Circle is an over 50s club which meets at the March United Services Club, every Monday afternoon, playing various games and various other activities.

Bingo at The Sportsman, Chatteris, every two weeks (excluding Bank Holidays). Eyes down from 7.30pm. Cash prizes and raffles.

Intrigue Circle of Light presents an evening of clairvoyance every Monday (excluding Bank Holidays) at The Braza Club, Elm Road from 7.30pm-9pm. Each session will be £3, in aid of charity. For more info contact Barbara on 01354 655093.

The Royal Air Force National Service Association meets on the third Monday each month at 10am at the Oliver Cromwell Hotel, March. All welcome! For more info contact Graham Wesley, chairman, on 01354 657686.

March Ukulele Group at the Rookswood Club from 7pm, everyone welcome.

Mondays & Wednesdays Chatteris Tennis Club – our friendly club welcomes all ages and abilities. Four hard tennis courts – two with floodlights. Coaching available. From 6pm. Please contact Karen on 01354 695014 www.chatteristennis.com

Tuesdays Chair based exercise with Lynn Curry at Doddington Court (next to Doddington Hospital). From 11am. For more info, please call Lynn on 01733 204286.

Boogie Tots from 10am-11am at March Town Hall. For more information, contact Gary Tustin on garytustin25@gmail.com

March And District Amateur Operatic Society. Join us to sing, dance, and act in a musical, pantomime, or concert. Rehearsals at March Community Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30pm-9.30pm. New members welcome. Email contactmadaos@gmail.com or find MADAOS on Facebook.

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The Cambridgeshire Family History Society meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm, at March Library. Cambridgeshire Family History Society's Surgeries for research into family history are held at March Library, every Tuesday from 10am-4pm.

The March Probus Club meets at the Oliver Cromwell Hotel from 10.30am-12pm on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. We offer interesting speakers and a welcoming friendly group of retired and semi-retired men with all sorts of interests.

M.O.B. Dance Classes at The Sportsman, Chatteris. Dance Styles Include House, Hip-Hop, Locking, New Style, Fusions and Wacking/Commercial. Ages 11 and under: 5pm-6pm. Ages 12+: 6pm-7pm. £3.50 per lesson. For more information, contact Kyanne on 07896 595635. Or, email m.o.b.dance00@gmail.com

Wednesdays March Can't Sing Choir. From 6.30pm-8.30pm at Trinity Hall, March. Doors open at 6.15pm. Entrance fee is only £3.50 on the door. All abilities welcome. For more information, please contact Val on 07952 639495.

Parkinson's March Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 10.30am-12.30pm at The Braza Club, Elm Road, March. This is a friendly group, everyone is welcome. £1 per time. Come along for a 'taster' session! For more information please contact Wendy Summerlin, Chair, on 01354 661997.

Glee Club Jess Davis runs a high energy group on a Wednesday evening at March Town Hall from 5pm- 6.30pm. If you love dancing to great songs, then this is a group for you. The cost is just £2.50 with the activity suitable for those aged 10-19.

Wednesdays & Thursdays Dance Mania at March Community Centre! Wednesday and Thursday after school. Wednesday evenings for adults and Thursday and Saturday mornings for youngsters aged three+. Commercial, dance, performance, ballet, tap and contemporary. Several shows are performed per year. For more information, including times, please email lisa.df@hotmail.co.uk or call 0793 3796485.

Thursdays Children’s Karate, ages four+ at 5.35pm, at March Community Centre. Adults Kickboxing (age 13+) at 7.15pm. New beginners welcome on Thursdays.

March Lunch and Film Club meets on the first Thursday of each month in March Town Hall. Tickets are just £13 each and can be purchased from Paninis in advance of the showings, which are organised by Fenland Arts Association. People join the club for free, but as members they purchase their meal from Paninis and the film is provided at no cost.

March Camera Club meets in the Pathfinder Suite at the Oliver Cromwell Hotel, from 7.30pm. Its website is: marchcameraclub.org.uk The club also has a Facebook account for up-to-date news.

March Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Braza Club 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start. Contact George Jupp on 01354 652586.

Other Art Group meets in March Library every Thursday afternoon at 2pm-4pm. We do have occasional workshops & demos. Contact details if you wish to join ring Chris on 0790 5895460 or Linda on 0756 2013063.

Line Dancing for Beginners & Improvers at Coates Public Hall, 7.15pm-9pm, Admission £3 (includes tea and biscuits). Very friendly class. Contact Maureen on 07890 756857.

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Conservative Club, Creek Road, March. New members always welcome; there is no need to have served in the Royal Navy.

Fridays Mum and Baby classes at March Community Centre from 10.30am-12.30pm.

Fenland Music Centre Association Orchestras and Ensembles for all ages and abilities. Meets every Friday evening (during school term time), between 6pm and 9pm, at the March Community Centre, 34 Station Road, PE15 8LE. Please see our website for full details: www.fenlandmusiccentre.org.uk

Fenland and Shotokan Karate Club train at Cavalry Primary School every Friday. For juniors, it's from 5.30pm-6.30pm. Family classes are 6.30pm-7.30pm and adults train from 7.30pm-9pm. No joining fee, no monthly fee and also the first lesson is free! For more information, please email info@fenlandkarate.club or call Darren Dennis on 0788 1777694.

Fenland Foragers Forest School group meets on a Friday at 9.30am-11.30am at St. John’s Church, Station road, March PE15 8NH. Forest School offers ALL learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment. This group is mainly home educated children, but all are welcome. Sessions £5 per child (age 2-13 yrs).

Saturdays Hereward Ukulele Group meets at the Braza Club on the first and third Saturday of each month, starting at 10.30am. We would welcome ukulele players of all abilities and have a couple of spare ukuleles for anyone who would like to give it a try. March Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club meets first Saturday of the month at Cassanos, High Street, March from 9.30am. Come and join the tribe for some food and banter. No fees just pay for your own breakfast.

March Rotary Club Wastepaper Collection. Bring your clean newspapers, magazines, junk mail, cardboard to March Rotary Club at the lorry park on City Road (behind Iceland). Every second Saturday of the month, 8.30am-10.30am. All money raised by recycling the paper-based materials will be donated to local charitable causes.

Sundays Rings End Nature Conservation Group meets the second Sunday of each month with opportunities to learn about and develop biodiversity. Enjoy pond dipping, amphibian, bat and butterfly walks and help manage the reserve. We meet between 9.30am-12.30pm, park at Pocket Park car park PE15 0BE or wander down the path to find us. Cycle racks are available.

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* 6 month SUMMER MEMBERSHIP available from 1 st May * EXPERIENCE MEMBERSHIP £49. Ideal for beginners * GOLFING VISITORS always welcome. Greenfees from just £7.50. Society packages available * Ladies / Junior GOLF ACADEMIES. Learn to play golf in 2020! * We are taking bookings for 2021/2022 WEDDINGS. Ring now to arrange a viewing

There has never been a better time to come and enjoy March Golf Club!

Visit our website for further information: www.marchgolfclub.co.uk Call Michal on 01354 652364 or Alex on 01354 657255 Email: secretary@marchgolfclub.co.uk. Visit our Facebook page. We also offer:

• A much-admired golf course • Excellent practice facilities • Resident, experienced PGA Professional offering high quality tuition and a wellstocked shop • Sponsorship opportunities • A variety of social events for 2020 and everyone is welcome • An ideal venue with bar and catering for weddings, parties, wakes and meetings • The best view in town from our patio •

BAR MEALS AVAILABLE. OPEN FOR LUNCHES ON WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS Meals from £6 and Desserts £2

COMING EVENTS AT THE CLUB............... For more information contact the Club on 01354 653150 or find us on Facebook Planning a Wedding or Party? Come and see our Function Room and Lounge. Competitive hire charges for a large, comfortable room. Need catering? We can supply all your needs! Please contact us for more information. Friday 10th April: GOOD FRIDAY FAMILY DISCO Children FREE, Adults £3. Easter Egg for every child! 6pm start – all welcome. Every Wednesday & Saturday: COME TO THE CLUB FOR YOUR LUNCH! Served Wednesdays and Saturdays, 12noon to 2pm. Main courses from £6 and desserts from £2. Starting in May, we are going to run Thursday and Friday lunches and Friday evening meals too! See the board for our daily specials. Sunday 12th April: EASTER SUNDAY CARVERY £17pp for carvery, choice of desserts, tea and coffee plus cheese and biscuits. Early booking recommended! Saturday 18th April: ST GEORGE’S CHARITY NIGHT in aid of Peterborough Breast Care Unit. Pie and mash supper with apple pie or trifle dessert, followed by music from Tony G. Tickets £15pp.