Discovering March issue 107, August 2022

Issue 107 / August 2022

and the surrounding villages

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Create Beautiful Home Interiors With Goddens

Ray Of Light Spiritual Healing

Introducing Cambridgeshire Renovations

Your favourite community lifestyle magazine – PRICELESS

Welcome to your August issue...

I

t’s August, which means only one thing for many of our readers – another school year is over, and the children (along with their teachers and ancillary staff) are enjoying their well-earned, six-week break.

To all the parents reading, I’ll let you decide whether or not that’s a good thing! One small way to help fill those long days this month will be to join the ever-popular “Treasure Hunt” in some of this month’s issues. Our “Events and Gigs Guide” is always full of great ideas too.

As the primary school leavers prepare for their next big step up to their secondary schools and the older students move on to higher education, training, or employment, we wish them every success and happy days to come. Well done parents and carers for having done brilliantly so far – now for the tricky bits! Enjoy every moment!

Claire x

On what was officially the UK‘s hottest ever day, I drove to north Norfolk in the evening for a family gathering.

As I approached the coast, I thought back to those long-lost summer days when as teenagers my friends and I used to head to ‘Sunny Hunny’ for the day to celebrate our newly found freedom after we had all just passed our driving tests.

We would pile into a clapped-out old banger – invariably Britishmade – and set off with high hopes but low expectations as sure as night followed day there would be a problem with our chosen form of transport. The car would either invariably over-heat, inexplicably lose power, jettison its exhaust, or shed a tyre or fan belt, meaning that most of the day would be spent by the side of the road and not on the beach or at the fun fair, with the likelihood of having to be towed home by a kind fellow motorist ...ah happy days!

Andy

Discovering Magazines, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET Publisher and Sales Claire Saberton: 01778 421427 | 07837 499061 | sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Sales Paula Kirtland: 07903 776211 | marketing.discoveringmagazines@gmail.com Sales Lisa Gray: 07931 600661 | info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Editor Andy Hurst: editor.march@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Ops Director Andy Armstrong: 07780 922214 Accounts Sarah Brooks: 07564 966452 | accounts@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Design Sarah Gumbley | Andy Beavis | Graham Copestake Rob Harradine | Dan Handley

Inside Highlights

4 ................. Gardening Tips For August 6 ................. Wild About March 8 ................ Vine Law 9 ............... Cambridgeshire Renovations 12 .............. M Oglesby Installations 14 .............. Stephenson Smart 20 ............. Lincolnshire Resin Drives Ltd 22 ............. Safe Local Trades 26-27 ... Community Matters 30 ............. March Podiatry 32-33 .... Win £50 In Our Summer Hunt!

35 ............. Ray Of Light Spiritual Healing 38 ............. Olive Tree Law 42 ............. History With March Museum 44 ............. Recipe: Tropical Granola Lollies 46 ............. Drinking with Trevor Langley 48 ............. Enjoy A Local Staycation 49 ............ Diamond Byte 50 ........... Help Regenerate Your Local Area 52 ............. The Light Cinema: August Movies 54 ............. The Quiz Inquisition 56 ............. Steve Barclay MP 58-59 .... Business Directory With thanks to:

The Shed Shop, Olive Tree Law, Stephenson Smart, Vine Law, Diamond Byte, Eileen Le Voi, Joan Munns, March Podiatry, Peter Wright, Trevor Langley, Lin Stanton, The Light Cinema and Steve Barclay MP.

Deadline details:

Copy deadline for the Septembert issue is Friday, 12th August 2022.

Discovering March is published by a local team and is not associated with any other business. Care is taken to ensure that the content and information is correct at the time of going to press; however, we cannot take any responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by any errors. Permission must be granted to reproduce, copy or scan anything from this publication. For a copy of our contributors’ guidelines please email info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk.

2

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

AUGUST 2022

Dive into the world of immersive picture and sound The best of entertainment with Sony TVs

WASHING MACHINES • TUMBLE DRYERS REFRIGERATION • COOKERS

ANY ITEMS FROM STOCK – PROMPT DELIVERY! / DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL SERVICE AVAILABLE / FRIENDLY, FREE ADVICE / FREE IN-STORE DEMOS

ESTABLISHED IN WHITTLESEY FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS

KITCHENS • HOME APPLIANCES • TELEVISIONS CALL US NOW: 01733 208787

OPEN: Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm Sat 9am-1.30pm 26-28 Broad Street, Whittlesey PE7 1HA

sales@kellyvision-kcs.co.uk AU GUS T 2 022

www.kellyvision-kcs.co.uk

P

FREE PARKING IN

WHITTLESEY!

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

3

Your Garden

A

SPONSORED BY THE SHED SHOP ugust is a very busy month, as there are lots of crops to harvest such as runner beans, second early potatoes and raspberries.

moisture, it can help to add mulch around your crops to prevent excess evaporation, preferably immediately after it has rained.

Jobs for August: • Prune gooseberry and currant bushes.

Besides freezing vegetables and fruit, they can be used in jams, chutneys, pickles, flavoured oils, and vinegars. Several root vegetables store well in a cool, ventilated spot such as a shed or garage; remove their leaves and then put into layers of damp sand.

• 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.

Now is the time for some forward planning, which is the key to a successful plot. 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 modulesremember to cover them with nets to keep off the birds and caterpillars. Also, 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.

• Harvest courgettes regularly, before they grow too large.

Watch out for potato blight, (unsightly brown patches which appear rapidly on the foliage), common at the end of August when the weather is humid and damp. The leaves can soon be covered, and the plant will collapse.

All is not lost if you cut off the stems at ground level before the blight reaches the tubers.

If the weather carries on as it is now, (hot and dry), then watering is essential. To retain precious

• 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.

• Tomatoes, pumpkins, and squash need feeding with a tomato fertiliser.

• 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 and also brassicas to support unsteady stems.

• Pinch out the tops of climbing beans when they reach the top of the canes as this will encourage growth lower down.

Happy harvesting!

THE SHED SHOP

4

• Timber & Concrete Garages • Workshops • Sheds • Glass • Felt ANY SIZE, ANY STYLE SUMMER QUALITY GARAGES & SHEDS HOUSE S MADE TO ORDER AFFORDABLE PRICES 32 Market Street 01733 350218 D www.shedshop.net I S C O V E R I N G March Whittlesey PE7 1BD

AUGUST 2022

A FANTASTIC RANGE OF DESIGNS FROM CONTEMPORARY TO CLASSIC

A WO R L D O F C H O I C E AT R EED S UNBEATABLE PRICES FROM A FAMILY BUSINESS YOU CAN TRUST!

SOFAS | CHAIRS | FURNITURE | BEDS | MATTRESSES | FLOORING | CURTAINS | BLINDS AND MORE! Opening Times: Mon – Sat 9am to 5pm in Downham and Ely | Sunday 10am to 4pm in Ely only Visit the café in our Downham Market Store where delicious food and drink awaits you.

Check out our website reedshomestore.co.uk

|

Find us on facebook for the latest updates

REEDS Furniture, Flooring, Bed Centre & Homestore, Bridge Street, Downham Market PE38 9DS T: 01366 382213 REEDS Furniture, Flooring & Bed Centre, Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely CB6 3NX T: 01353 669754 A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

5

WILD ABOUT MARCH

THE RIVER NENE THROUGH MARCH

By Joan Munns, of March Wildlife Group & March & District Woodland Group

D

espite having buildings on one side all the way through the town, the River Nene is a wonderful wildlife corridor. Even standing on the town bridge you can usually see something of interest from fish in the water to moorhens, mallard and sometimes mute swans swimming.

It’s a pity that we have so many farmyard geese that appeared a few years ago. Many people like them but their presence is reducing habitat for wild species. A walk from the town bridge through West End Park to the by-pass will always produce a good list of interesting sightings.

The old course of the River Nene goes through March because it was most certainly dug but why and by whom is a matter for conjecture. It was definitely there before 1086 when the Domesday Book was compiled. Seventeenth century drainage caused the peat to dry and shrink. As the Fens got lower, March became relatively higher and the river had to be dug lower to keep it deep enough for boats. All this dredging means any evidence of its origins is buried in the soil under the houses in West End and Nene Parade.

To get to the sea, the water in the River Nene is pumped out by the giant Middle Level pumps at Wiggenhall St German’s in Norfolk. When the pumps are running, the water flows east under the town bridge. When the pumps are stopped after a long period of pumping the water will recoil like when you move in the bath, the water goes away from you then bounces back. When this happens, the water will appear to flow backwards until it all settles down again.

If you took a boat from March and wanted to go out to sea it would be necessary to go to Well Creek at Outwell and into the Great Ouse at Salter’s Lode.

6

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

Photo: Fast departing Moorhen on the River Nene

On its way to Well Creek, the Nene goes through Marmont Priory Lock where boats are raised to the sea level of the river through Upwell.

To explore this by road, leave March via St Peter’s Road and Upwell Road and follow the B1099 to Bedlam Bridge over the Sixteen Foot River. Turn left on the B1098 and follow the river to Upwell crossing the Sixteen Foot at Cottons Bridge and Popham’s Eau before the T-junction at Upwell (Popham’s Eau links the River Nene to the Middle Level Main Drain, which goes straight to Wiggenhall St German’s). Turn left at Upwell onto B1412 and follow it alongside the River Nene until the road crosses the river. Turn left on the other side of the river and follow the river for less than a mile to reach the lock, ten miles each way.

Next Gault Wood Work Party is on Saturday, September 3rd, 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) AUGUST 2022

All curtains and soft furnishings handmade in-store

Tracks • Poles • Roller Blinds Vertical • Venetians • Intu Pleated Allusion • Double Rollers All made-to-measure Supplying fabrics by Sanderson, Harlequin, Scion, Clarke & Clark Iliv, Morris & Co

Professional measuring and fitting service from experienced people

MON-FRI 9AM-5PM, SAT 9AM-4PM (CLOSED SUNDAYS) AMPLE ON-SITE PARKING

30 Thorby Avenue, March Trading Park, March PE15 0AZ

CALL 01354 658100

A U GUS T

Mobile 07507 528098 • Email aaron@goddenshomeinteriors.co.uk www.goddenshomeinteriors.co.uk D I S C O V E R I N G March 2 022

 7

LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY: MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER

W

e know we have told you before how important Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are, but we won’t apologise for repeating ourselves. Putting LPAs in place is the only way to ensure that you can appoint people that you trust to look after you and your finances, if you aren’t able to make decisions for yourself.

With the cost of living hitting many households hard, looking at things like LPAs are often moved down the list of priorities, but for many they are more important than ever. We have looked at ways to make LPAs more affordable but first, a brief recap.

There are two types of LPA: one covering health and welfare decisions and the other property and financial affairs.

Property and Financial Affairs

If you are the only person in your household and you lose capacity to make decisions where your finances are concerned, it is important for you to have someone you trust to help with your finances but they will need an LPA to be able to do this.

Even as a married couple, if you lose the ability to manage your own affairs, your spouse will not be able to access money held in a sole account in your name, however vital those funds might be to continue running your home or to providing care for you.

With the increasing costs of living, you might find that you are having to access savings to cover the basic living costs. If you couldn’t access those savings, would it cause you difficulties?

Health and Welfare

If you have definite views about the type of medical treatment, or care that you would want to receive, an LPA is the only way to ensure that you can have your say even if you lose capacity.

• • • • •

Without an LPA for health and welfare, medical staff would have to decide what treatment was appropriate for you, meaning that you could receive treatment that you would not have given consent for if you were able to make those decisions yourself.

Professional Advice

Using a professional to draft your LPA means that you are able to build in safeguards and to give guidance and instructions to your chosen attorneys that will be approved by the Office of the Public Guardian, the body responsible for registering the documents.

Our charges and options

Rising living costs are having an impact on the choices that people are making on a day-to-day basis. We believe it is important for everyone to have access to professional advice and assistance when putting LPAs in place and recognise that cost can be a barrier, so we are offering the following options.

If you instruct us to draw up LPAs and are able to pay in full at the time you instruct us, we are currently offering a cost-of-living discount of twenty percent, reducing our costs for both LPAs to either £528 (for an individual) or £912 (for a couple), inclusive of VAT. If you aren’t able to pay in full at the time you instruct us, you can split the payment into three equal instalments between the start and end of the process, typically paid over four months.

We will talk to you about the additional registration fees payable to the Office of the Public Guardian and will work with you to see whether you are able to obtain a reduction or full discount on those fees at the time of making your application.

If you would like to talk to us about putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in place then call Cath Collins on (01945) 898090 or email her at cathcollins@vinelaw.co.uk.

Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers Of Attorney Property Employment Law and HR Services Civil Litigation – dispute avoidance and resolution Legal assistance for start-ups and SMEs

South Brink, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 1JA

(01945) 898090 | hello@vinelaw.co.uk | www.vinelaw.co.uk 8

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

AUGUST 2022

NEW COMPANY CAN TACKLE ALL YOUR BUILDING NEEDS Cambridgeshire Renovations & Maintenance is a new company that has been formed by local man Sam Calladine to tackle all domestic building jobs.

Sam started the company last December to offer a general building service to people throughout the county.

He said: “I can carry out all types of general building work; literally anything and everything. There’s nothing better than carrying out work for someone, be it on their bathroom or living room or doing an external job, and seeing a smile on their face and knowing how happy they are with my work when it has been completed.

Sam Calladine

“My interest in building work started when I was a young lad and I used to help out my uncle Geoff and I have been doing it all my working life. So far business has been good although recently things have slowed down a bit because of the general economic climate, however I love what I do and eventually would like to expand into commercial work.”

Sam is based in Whittlesey and after leaving college worked on a number of local building projects including the conversion of The Hero Of Aliwal public house to Whittlesey Veterinary Centre before starting his own business.

Cambridgeshire Renovations & Maintenance can be contacted on 07802 430583; Email: cambridgeshirerenovations@gmail.com; or on Facebook and Instagram.

Kitchens & Bathrooms UPVC Windows & Doors Dry Lining & Plastering Remodels, Renovations & Extensions Laminate/Hardwood Flooring Tiling/Painting/Decorating

07802430583 cambridgeshirerenovations@gmail.com A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

9

For a FREE, no-obligation quote, find out more via:

01354 800 034 | colourfencecambs.co.uk 10 D apply I S C O- see V E website R I N G March *t&c’s for details

AUGUST 2022

From

£895

*

for a fully fitted electric garage door.

Garolla garage doors are expertly made to measure in our own UK factories, they’re strong and solidly built. The electric Garolla door rolls up vertically, taking up only 8 inches inside your garage, maximising valuable space. Our expert local installers will fit your new door and they’ll take away the old one too, so there’s no mess.

Give us a call today and we’ll come and measure up FREE of charge.

CALL US TODAY ON:

01354 800 026 MOBILE:

07537 149 128 *Offer valid for openings up to 2.4m wide & including 2 remote controls, 55mm white slats, internal manual override.

Get garden ready this summer Industry-leading landscaping brands | Special offers | Expert Advice | Everything under one roof Find us at Martin Avenue, March (next to B&M) or give us a call on 01354 662000

www.huwsgray.co.uk

A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

11

Repair or Replace?

M

The Choice is Yours!

artyn and Nicky Oglesby, joint-owners, and trading as M Oglesby Installations, have recently taken on a skilled window fitter with over thirty years’ experience. This is part of the gradual increase in sales and the need for Martyn to pass over the larger installations and concentrate more on the general day-to-day running of the business and the increase in the repair side of the business, thus enabling their many customers to make serious savings if they wish to do so.

Obviously, the installation of new and replacement uPVC and aluminium windows, conservatories and doors will hopefully continue to represent a large share of business for this Spalding-based

company which has been trading since 2013. With a solid reputation and over twenty-five years in the building trade, the company can provide the “full package” with a conservatory installation, for example.

This means that any brick or blockwork, any tiling, or any serious structural modifications, such as lintel installations are entirely within his capability.

M Oglesby Installations provide a full range of installation services and repairs on windows, conservatories, and doors, including locks, hinges, handles and misted glass unit replacement.

So, however large or small the job, M Oglesby Installations will have the solution, serving an area across much of South Lincolnshire and parts of North Cambridgeshire.

Well-established local family run business

Fitting windows, doors bi-folds and warm roofs Full repair service misted units, locks, hinges and handles etc Find us on Facebook and Instagram

T 01775 712973 M 07538 997460 E moglesbyinstallations@googlemail.com

www.moglesbyinstallations.co.uk 60 12

D I S C O V E R I N G

Bourne March

AUGUST 2022

The COMPUTER Man INDEPENDENT I.T. SPECIALIST Computer problems fixed | Laptops repaired Internet and network issues resolved Network cable installations | Server installations Network installations | Business call outs Home call outs | Maintenance & servicing And much, much more

Contact Stuart Saberton: T: 07914 614513

NEW BEGINNINGS 35 YEARS PLUS IN THE KITCHEN & BEDROOM INSTALLATION INDUSTRY

Anything in the Kitchen • Kitchen upgrades and repairs • Worktop replacement ‘like for like’ or solid surface upgrade • Appliance replacement – oven/hob/extractor • Sink replacement/new taps • Adapt kitchen to accept a new appliance ie. dishwasher • Integrated appliance replacement • Replacement doors service/broken hinges • Drawer repairs or replacement • Custom cabinet manufacture • One-off replacement cabinets • Understanding of plumbing/gas and electrics • Mason Mitre worktop joint ‘only’ service • Complete kitchens or installation or just advice

Nothing too big or too small

E: stuart@thecomputermanpeterborough.co.uk www.thecomputermanpeterborough.co.uk

Tel: Mr P on 07788 587039 Email: aitk@btinternet.com

FOR ALL YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS

Covering much of the PE postcode area Public Liability Insurance held

FENCES

SHEDS

DECKING

TIMBER

Bespoke Builds & Installations Quality Timber Products Made to Order Call us on 01945 410177 Email: sales@fenlandtimber.co.uk Units 1-3, Sandbank Barns, Wisbech St Mary PE13 4SE A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

13

Finance

It Pays To Plan FOR THE FUTURE

Stephenson Smart are specialists in the use of trusts, lifetime transfers and careful will planning so we are well placed to transfer your estate to your family and dependants, making it a trouble-free and tax-efficient service.

The types of assets you own will make a big difference to the Inheritance Tax liability you will have.

Claire Melton, FCCA TEP, partner at Stephenson Smart Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, based at our King’s Lynn office, is a specialist in Inheritance Tax, Trusts and Estates. She explains the importance of planning ahead when it comes to Inheritance Tax provisions...

Most of us leave it too late to consider Inheritance Tax provisions, which often means that the financial assets we want to pass on when we die are significantly reduced.

It’s not something we really want to think about too deeply, but I think we would all agree that we would rather the whole of our wealth is passed to the people that we choose.

Early planning is important and I’m fortunate as I have a lot of experience of advising people in these areas. I’m able to review your estate or the estate of a family member, understand your exposure to Inheritance Tax and suggest short and long-term ways to mitigate any tax liability.

We can advise you on available tax reliefs and may suggest converting assets from ones which will be subject to Inheritance Tax to those that will attract relief or will fall outside your estate.

You can pursue various routes yourself, such as gifts out of income, gifts on marriage and exempt transfers, but you may also consider leaving part of your estate to charity, which could reduce the rate at which Inheritance Tax is payable.

Even if advance planning isn’t possible, we can help to minimise Inheritance Tax exposure with lots of options to explore.

Next time I’ll talk you through how we can support families at difficult times with our probate and estate services.

For more information give me a call on (01553) 774104 or call into your local Stephenson Smart office.

MARCH 01354 653026 WISBECH 01945 463383 KING’S LYNN 01553 774104 FAKENHAM 01328 863318 DOWNHAM MARKET 01366 384121 EAST COAST 01493 382500 www.stephenson-smart.com 14

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

AUGUST 2022

Temperature Regulation

uPVC Windows

Weather Resistant

INSURA N

installed by a SupaLite Recommended Installer.

BACKED GU CE

10

YEARS

ANTEE AR

Choose a SupaLite Tiled Conservatory Roof

Noise Reduction

COMPOSITE Doors

CONSERVATORIES

GET A FREE ONLINE QUOTE

www.aogwindows.co.uk

01354 655200 sales@aogwindows.co.uk

174A UStation GUS T 2Road, 022 March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8NG

15 March BI-FOLD Doors

D I S C O V E R I N G

FROM JUST

£18

PER TREATMENT* *Based on 5 annual treatments with a lawn size up to 40m2

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF LAWN LOVERS Here at GreenThumb, we’re proud to extend a warm welcome into our community of Lawn Lovers. With expert local knowledge, advanced Lawn Care solutions, and a passion for bringing lawns to life, your local GreenThumb team is ready to create the lawn we both love.

There’s no bad time to start your Lawn Care journey. Trust us, your lawn will thank you!

REVOLUTIONARY LAWN TREATMENTS Our five Core Treatments will feed your grass, keep the weeds at bay, strengthen your lawn, and encourage a rich green colour all year round. Our most popular Standard Programme also features essential annual Machine Work.

SIGN UP ONLINE TODAY Visit greenthumb.co.uk to start your journey to a beautiful lawn Measure your lawn online, receive a quote, & choose from three programmes

SIGN UP TODAY

Sign up online and your local GreenThumb team will be in touch to arrange a visit Find out more by visiting greenthumb.co.uk/lawn-treatments or contact your local branch.

Great lawns, made si mple

Email: wisbech@greenthumb.co.uk Call: 01778 426730 16Visit: D I greenthumb.co.uk S C O V E R I N G March

AUGUST 2022

WITH ENERGY BILLS ROCKETING, HOW CAN YOU KEEP COSTS DOWN? Making your home warmer has never been more important. With Access4Lofts, it’s never been easier or more affordable either!

According to the Energy Saving Trust, as much as twenty-five percent of the heat in your home is lost through your loft or roof space. Not only does that mean you’re getting bigger bills than you should be, you’re also contributing much more than you need to towards greenhouse gases and your carbon footprint.

While Access4Lofts specialises in supplying and installing loft ladders, hatches and boarding, we also offer loft insulation that could reduce this heat loss by as much as twenty percent. That’s going to mean not just a significant saving on your energy bills, but also a big step in the right direction when it comes to your household’s impact on climate change.

Access4Lofts is fully committed to providing you with loft insulation that is not only practical

and affordable, but also meets the very highest environmental standards. All insulation installs comply with the National Insulation Association (NIA) recommended standard depths of insulation.

So, how much does insulating your loft cost?

It could be cheaper than you think! You’ll more than make that money back in what you save on your bills. While exact costs obviously vary from house to house, the typical price for insulating your loft in a detached house is around £395, and you can expect annual savings of around £225 on your heating bills. That’s not just for one year either – that’s year on year for the lifetime of the product.

Interested in finding out more about how loft insulation could work in your home? Call now for a FREE quotation on 01733 663207.

Household and utilities bills are rocketing, so now is the time to consider insulation as the answer to inflation! According to the Energy Saving Trust in an uninsulated home up to 25% of heat is lost through the roof space! We can supply and install insulation to save your pocket and the planet – and you’ll be surprised how cost-effective our solutions are.

• No waiting around. We arrive on time, every time • Lifetime guarantee • Reliable, local company working in your home • Extra confidence because we are accredited

by Which? Trusted Traders • Absolutely no mess and no fuss.

01733 663 207 We are specialists in loft boarding and insulation – we also supply and install loft ladders and hatches www.access4lofts.co.uk

A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

17

18

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

AUGUST 2022

Blinds in Harmony For all your Blinds, Awnings and Curtains

SPECIAL OFFER 20% OFF When 2 or more vertical blinds are purchased!

Conservatory blinds • INTU blinds (no screws used) • Black-out blinds Vertical / Roller / Pleated / Roman blinds • Venetian blinds, Wood and Aluminium Fly screens • Motorisation and child safety devices available on all blinds Fly screens • Awnings and Canopies • Made to measure and Handmade Curtains • DOMESTIC and COMMERCIAL Come & visit our showroom at 15 Market Place, Whittlesey, PE7 1AB Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm

Telephone 0800 028 2942 or 01733 840258 • enquiries@blindsinharmony.co.uk

Visit us at www.blindsinharmony.co.uk

TOM WESTBROOK Installation & Repairs Specialist TRUSTED IN THE TRADE FOR OVER 25 YEARS

• NEW WINDOWS & DOORS • • MISTED WINDOWS • • DROPPED DOORS • • REPLACEMENT LOCKS & HINGES • • CAT AND DOG FLAPS • Call today for a free no obligation quote on 01354 653445 or 07949 457029 westbrookwindowrepairs@gmail.com Find us on Facebook A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

19

Create ‘Kerb Appeal’ and Add Value to Your Home

T

his Holbeach-based firm are establishing a very impressive reputation for the quality of their work and the service they provide, across a wide area of South Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties.

This can be clearly confirmed by the huge number of very favourable recommendations from satisfied customers on their website, www.lincolnshireresindrivesltd.co.uk, but especially on their Facebook pages.

Resin driveways are a long-lasting and easy-tomaintain option to transform the front of your home.

An eco-friendly alternative, thanks to the non-toxic materials used, and available in a range of colours, a resin driveway is naturally draining, meaning no more puddles from heavy rainfall. They are highly resistant to rust, oil, corrosion, salt, and cracking, and are also the safest option, being resistant to abrasion, slipping, indentation and ignition.

The business owner explains how important it is to have a sound foundation, upon which the resin is to be applied. He recommends

RECOMMENDATIONS: … the men worked very hard, they were ❝ polite and very tidy and were able to answer all questions we asked them - a big thank you to Mark and his staff - well done!” (C.H.)

to his clients the method which involves the excavation of the existing surface and installation of a permeable, tarmac sub-base, before a mixture of stone aggregate and a resin bonding solution is to be applied.

Whether you are looking for something subtle or eye-catching, Lincolnshire Resin Drives Ltd are confident you will find a driveway, path or patio that fits your requirements and complements your home. Their prices are very competitive, and their service is friendly, professional, with high quality, experienced installers.

To discuss your requirements or for a free quote, please call 01406 308201 and check out their gallery at www.lincolnshireresindrivesltd.co.uk for examples of their work.

From my very first meeting I felt I could ❝ trust Mark to ensure a professional job would be done. The team were very hard working and a pleasure to work with.” (P.H.)

Mark’s team were very professional, ❝ tidy, and really friendly - cannot fault any

aspect of their work from start to finish. They have transformed the front of our bungalow cannot recommend highly enough.” (S.S.)

20

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

AUGUST 2022

A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

21

HD DVR

Consumer Advice

2 HD SECURITY TURRET CAMERAS PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED

Live View from any smart phone, iPad or laptop 12month warranty • Motion detection Intruder alarm • 500gb hard drive included

SPECIAL OFFER £549.95

Call 01733 691200 Other services include TV aerial and or 07512 394975 satellite installations and repairs LIKE our facebook page www.airborneaerials.co.uk DW DWB DM DB DD Airborne Aerials 1/8 Page DECEMBER 20.indd 1 12/11/2020

TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE CALL 01778 421427 OR 07903 776211

PRICES START FROM JUST £29

COVID-19FREE* - SAFEGUARDING CUSTOMERS & COLLEAGUES Mirrored cabinet or high raised toilet with any * FREE full bathroom Georgia toilet & basin with installation every bathroom order

problem? – we can help

• Disabled Facilities Grants and baths • Discounts for over 60s and | 9.19/10 panelling EX Service personnel ety flooring • Charity work and grants Bathing a problem?

We can help Bathing a problem?

– we can help er seats & raised toilets

• Wet rooms • Disabled Facilities Grants • Walk in showers and baths • Zero VAT on disabled bathrooms • Waterproof wall panelling • Discounts for over 60s, SSAFA and • Slip resistant safety flooring EX Service personnel • Grab rails, shower seats & raised toilets tions.co.uk www.ahminstallations.co.uk Automatic bidet loos apply, visit•• our website for more details.

Established family business

ice and ote

• Wet rooms • Walk in showers and baths 02382 543308 • Waterproof wall panelling • Slip resistant safety

flooring • Grab rails & shower seats • Zero VAT on disabled bathrooms COVID-19 SAFEGUARDING CUSTOMERS & COLLEAGUES • - Discounts for over 60s SSAFA and Ex Service Now taking orders for pre-Christmas fittings 03/11/2020 08:04 personnel Disabled Facilities Grants Call for friendly advice and free survey• and quote Showroom open 7 days, • Charity work and grants 01823 729564 Blackdown Garden Centre, info@ahminstallations.co.uk Call for our friendly advice, www.ahminstallations.co.uk

free survey and quote

* Terms and conditions apply, visit our website for more information.

01354 704585 Hockholler West Buckland TA21 9HY 01823 661910

info@ahminstallations.co.uk www.ahminstallations.co.uk

Wellington 145 x 215 Sept.indd 1

*

22

19/09/2020 13:29

Terms and conditions apply, visit our website for more details.

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

Stay Safe this Barbecue Season

By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades Summer’s here – and whatever the weather, we Brits love our barbecues – a great excuse for a spot of alfresco dining with family and friends, offering a chance for the fellas to show off their grill skills, the 15:38 ladies to rustle up a tasty summer punch, and the kids to have endless fun. Unfortunately, many barbecuerelated accidents occur in the garden each year, with burns accounting for the most injuries.

However, careful planning and following some simple safety tips will ensure your barbecue is funfilled and not a flaming failure!

1) Keep your barbecues away from flammable garden furniture, such as wooden or plastic chairs.

2) Move your barbecue away from sheds, fences, overhanging branches, and foliage, and never light it in an enclosed space.

3) Never leave a barbecue unattended.

4) Never let children too close to the barbecue.

5) Use only recognised firelighters or starter fuels on charcoal barbecues.

6) If it’s a gas barbecue, ensure the tap is off before changing the cylinder.

7) When choosing a barbecue, ensure it is strong and sturdy, and keep it well-maintained.

8) Disposable barbecues should be left to cool for several hours before being disposed of.

And it’s not just barbecues that can cause an outdoor hazard: • Ensure all lanterns and candles with a naked flame are fully extinguished when you leave the garden.

• Never leave children unattended in or near inflatable pools or garden ponds. Take care also when visiting other people’s gardens – children can drown in less than 3cm of water.

• Clear away unused garden hoses and tools – a dangerous trip hazard.

• Protect and secure your home and garden by securely locking gates, sheds, garages, and windows when you are relaxing on those balmy summer evenings.

For all your home improvements, security and health and safety needs, please visit www.safelocaltrades.com AUGUST 2022

NEED A RECOMMENDATION? FREE and EASY service

ed The ONLY Police Check r of recommended registe local approved traders

®

safelocaltrades.com Recommended & Appro ed

Much more than just a recommendation ...

Serving the PE Postcode community since 2008 Over 70 different trade categories and over 16,900 local reviews Here are some of our members … & Patios Driveways

rator & DIY

co Painter, Deen

Tradesm

pairs

Re ge Doors & New Gara n e m

Trades

RIDGEWAY GARAGE DOORS

www.cambridgeshiredriveways.com

mattc2901@gmail.com

www.ridgewaygaragedoors.co.uk

Call us on

Call Matthew on Tel: 01733 123456 t

Call Tracey on Tel: 01733 123456 t

t

01733 810063 epairs

R ow & Door UPVC Wind

07702 407908 irs

ing & Repa

n Gutter Clea

01733 772934 rvices

rpentry Se

Ca Building &

Steve Deprez & Son Building • Brickwork • Carpentry

Preserving the past, Building the future

www.windowrepairpeterborough.co.uk

fenlandgutters@gmail.com

Call Chris on

t

0800 1577 958

stevedeprezbuilders@gmail.com

Call Colin on

t

07378 260725

Call Steve on

t

07414 292188

✃

To see our full list of members and read all reviews just go to ...

www.safelocaltrades.com 0800 014 1832

The safest way to source local traders A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

23

Tear out page and keep

ce n ra ED u K InsBAC

0 1

r a e

y

A

R UA

G

24

E

E NT

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

AUGUST 2022

We install top quality Artificial Grass Let our team create your perfect outdoor space!

Visit our showroom Free site visits

01354 654422

artificialgrasscambridge.co.uk info@artificialgrasscambridge.co.uk

LOCAL DISCOUNT

Unit 1, Commercial Road, March Cambridgeshire PE15 8QP

CALL NOW

ALL ASPECTS OF PLUMBING AND HEATING – NO JOB TOO SMALL! LOCAL & RELIABLE • FULLY INSURED • BOILER REPAIRS & INSTALLATIONS SERVICE MAINTENANCE • POWER FLUSHING • UNDER FLOOR HEATING RENEWABLE ENERGY – AIR SOURCE HEATING INSTALLATIONS & SERVICING FULL BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS • LANDLORD SAFETY CERTIFICATES

CALL REECE ON:

07469 248400 | 01354 461345

EMAIL: beldomplumbing@hotmail.com | 78 ELM ROAD, MARCH PE15 8PG A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

25

Matters PRELIMINARY DESIGNS REVEALED FOR MARCH TOWN CENTRE

We bring you items of interest for your home and community.

If there is something you’d like us to cover or you have something to say please get in touch at: Discovering March, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET editor.march@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

There is also a link on the website to a video that models the new Broad Street road layout using the UK standard VISSIM modelling, which simulates, in real-time, the effect of the new layout on traffic flow. The video shows how the new road scheme dramatically improves travel times and ensures a consistent flow of traffic through the town – easing congestion and reducing pollution from standing traffic.

Detailed designs for the schemes will be released in the autumn, with works due to begin on the Market Place scheme in January/February 2023 and the Broad Street and riverside schemes from March 2023.

Preliminary designs for a once-in-a-generation transformation of March town centre have been revealed following council talks with market traders and local councillors.

Fenland District Council has received a positive response to the designs which are designed to regenerate Broad Street, the Market Place, and the riverside area after they were showcased with local businesses and March Town Council.

The plans, brought forward thanks to the £8.4 million March Future High Streets Fund programme, is planned to increase pedestrian space, reduce congestion and improve the flow of traffic through the town, and revitalise the whole area.

Cllr Chris Seaton, the council’s portfolio holder for social mobility and heritage, said the proposed schemes have been well-received.

“Some concerns were raised, understandably, about the potential for around twelve months of disruption as works are carried out, but the consensus is that it will be worth it. Not only will these schemes address growing traffic issues, but they will also respond to the future needs of the high street and March as the town continues to grow.”

The preliminary designs for Broad Street, Market Place and the riverside, and more information on all the regeneration schemes, is available on the council’s website at: www.fenland.gov.uk/MFHSF 26

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

SUMMER TOWN HALL CONCERTS Strangely familiar, slightly steampunked characters and a world that gets curiouser and curiouser can be encountered at March Town Hall on March Market Place this summer.

This engaging parody, The Doctor in Wonderland, written in 2017 by Don Zolidis, features a timetravelling Doctor and his companion trying to navigate their way out of Wonderland before they lose their heads.

Amateur performance group Moonshot Performance Company present the play on Friday, August 19th at 7pm and Sunday, August 21st at 6pm with doors opening half an hour before the performance. Tickets are available now from Panini’s or on the door (subject to availability) for £12. More details can be found on the Facebook page The Pull of the Moonshot.

AUGUST 2022

WEST END PARK TO HOST ARMED FORCES FAIR A great day out is in store for local residents with the staging of the March Armed Forces Fair (MAFF) on Sunday, September 4th.

This one-off event – centred on West End Park – will include a host of attractions guaranteed to entertain people of all ages.

MAFF, which is free and is open to everyone, will feature attractions including:

HEAR MADAOS SING IN THE PARK They’re called Summer Band Concerts... but not every concert features a band.

On Sunday, August 28th, from 2pm until 4pm, MADAOS will be appearing in West End Park, singing a variety of popular tunes with participants including cast from the group’s recent ‘9 to 5: The Musical’.

This is a free, open-air event, so, if the weather is fine, bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of excellent entertainment.

Military vehicles and displays; WW1, WW2 and Post War Area; Military and Veteran with stalls; Armed Forces’ Organisations; Armed Forces’ Support Organisations; Recruiting Stands; Food stalls and bars; Brass and Military bands; Parade of Standards; Act of Remembrance.

Lt Col Nigel ‘Spence’ Spencer MBE, Officer In Command, MAFF, said: “The MAFF was conceived when the Armed Forces Covenant had funds to start an Armed Forces Organisation (AFO). I and all the local ARFs within March didn’t think we needed another AFO. “I believe, we needed to work together more, share events, trips, functions and social gatherings thus I proposed, we hold a low key get together in the local park with a few stalls, a bit of entertainment and get us mixing, working together.

“This ‘low key’ event has now turned into a major event with over 200 people/organisations taking part and we, my team and I, will deliver it in a military manner making sure everyone delivering it, taking part or attending has an enjoyable time in a safe environment.”

The event will taking place between 12 noon and 6.30pm.

TEXAS COMES TO MARCH...

Buffers Poker Club (BPC) is a club that has been formed for card players to take part in their favourite card game... No Limit – Texas Hold 'Em. The club, which started at The Buffs pub in Robingoodfellows Road, March, teaches people how to play the variant of poker, a game that started more than one hundred years ago.

The BPC started 'Upstairs at the Buffs Pub' at 7pm on every Monday night but soon spread to Ye Olde Griffin Hotel, March at 7pm on every Thursday night with some members also travelling to play in Peterborough.

Poker challenge matches are open to other pubs.

For more information text ‘Pip’ on 0775 9680837, pop into the Buffs or Ye Olde Griffin, or visit www. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071870935724 A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

27

BEFORE

AFTER

DO YOU HAVE A LEAK? TIRED OF ROOFERS LETTING YOU DOWN? NEED A QUOTE? NEED AN EMERGENCY REPAIR? NEED A TEAM YOU CAN TRUST? TIRED OF ROOFERS LETTING YOU DOWN? NEED A QUOTE?

DO YOU HAVE A LEAK? NEED EMERGENCY REPAIR? NEED Ayour TEAM YOU CAN TRUST? Look noAN further.

We guarantee to attend request within 48hrs.

Look no further. We guarantee to attend your request within 48hrs.

We specialise in: • New Roofs • Flat Roofs • Tile & Slate Roofs • Leadwork • Re-pointing Chimney Stacks

• All Roof Repairs • Valleys Repaired • New PVC Fascias & Gutters • External Painting • Moss Removal

New Roofs & Roof Repairs Durable has it covered! ✓ All Work Guaranteed ✓ Quality & Reliability ✓ Competitive Prices

01733 855001 || 07307 07307 248422 248422 01354 553012 28

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

AUGUST 2022

A

T

1 Est.

SPEC

977

Gas Fires

Flue Systems

FIRES

Wood Burning Stoves

Electric Fires

Full Installation Service

Fireplaces

Chesneys Charnwood Stovax Gazco Heta Capital Rais Wanders Flamerite & more...

info@aspectfires.co.uk

aspectfires.co.uk

01733 202220

37 Market Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1BA

Upvc Windows and doors Aluminium Windows and doors Bi-folding doors

Fascia, soffits and guttering Supalite Warm roofs Conservatories

Thewindowanddoorbusinessltd@gmail.com | 07875 745125 The window and door business ltd March 2021.indd 1

A U GUS T 2 022

17/02/2021 14:18

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

29

Health

Staying Safe in Summer Summer time is here and so are sunny days spent outdoors, splashing in pools and relaxing on the beach. However, summer can cause some extra wear and tear on the body. Most people usually protect themselves by using sunscreen and sunglasses. But many will forget to look after two of the most important and neglected parts of the body – their feet.

Here are some tips on how to protect yourself, especially your feet, from salt water, sand, and other summer scares: • Remember to apply sunscreen to feet, especially the tops and fronts of ankles. Don't forget to reapply regularly if you're in and out of the water!

• When out of the water, wash and dry feet thoroughly, especially between the toes, and apply an anti-fungal medication on itchy skin.

Clean, dry feet resist disease.

• Pass up sharing towels to avoid developing athlete's foot and other diseases that can easily be spread.

• Take special care of toenails, which are especially vulnerable around damp areas. Injury to the nail bed may make it more susceptible to infection so see your podiatrist at the first sign of discoloration or infection.

• To avoid toe and ankle injuries, wear shoes that are specific to the activity or sport you're participating in. Never play Frisbee in sandals and be sure to wear boots when working outside and mowing the lawn.

• Give yourself plenty of time to break in new shoes before going on trips where you'll be doing lots of walking. And when trying on new shoes, make sure you have on the same socks you plan on wearing with them.

• When on holiday abroad and in the ocean, be cautious of jellyfish that often bite at feet

and ankles and sharp coral that can cut the undersides of feet. Keeping sandals or water shoes on at all times is a good idea to prevent stings, cuts, and other injuries.

• Watch out for prickly sea urchin spines when taking walks on the beach. Avoid walking barefoot; wear an old pair of running shoes or flip-flops to protect yourself from jagged rocks, shells, spines, and debris that could float ashore.

• And most importantly, swim, walk, and enjoy the summer!! Walking is the best form of exercise for your feet and swimming is a great alternative for those suffering from tendonitis and plantar fasciitis, which can make other types of exercise painful.

MarchPodiatry PodiatryPractice PracticeLtd Ltd March Podiatry March Practice Ltd 47-49 High Street, March PE15 9JJ 47-49 HighPE15 Street, 47-49 High Street, March 9JJMarch PE15 9JJ

 Follow us on Facebook

01354 651200 Tel 01354 Tel 651200 www.marchpodiatry.co.uk www.marchpodiatry.co.uk

Opening hours: Mon 9am-7pm, Tues 9am-5pm, Weds 9am-7pm, Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-1pm

30

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

AUGUST 2022

44 Station Road March PE15 8LE

CLOVELLY HOUSE Privately owned residential care home offers: ✓ 24hr quality care ✓ Caring, fully trained staff ✓ Warm and comfortable surroundings ✓ Home cooking at its very best ✓ Close to town centre, set in its own grounds ✓ Day-care available

Large enough to cope,small enough to care

Committed to providing the very best in quality care

For a brochure, more information or to organise a visit please contact Malcolm or Kim on 01354 655768 www.clovellycare.co.uk

Luxury Lodges, great fun and a great return on investment!

Visit our four fantastic locations today....

www.goodlifelodge.com • info@goodlifelodge.com • 0800 564 2266

A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

31

HUNT

32

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

AUGUST 2022

Write the name of the participating business below each of the items for a chance to

WIN £50 IN CASH!

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES March Quality Meats Rollplay The Pet Shop Paper-chain Fonetek Anne′s Thai Kitchen

The Wheel Centre Enterprise Bizzee Bee Florist K. E. Rolfe Independent Family Funeral Directors

White September Ellis Winters and Co. Maxey Grounds Residential

Smiths The Bakers

Maxey Grounds Commercial

WMS Music

Paninis

Spectacular

Nate′s Barbers Shop

Spike & Violet

Haart Estate Agents

Nala Coffee & Dessert Lounge Sharman Quinney Carpet Warehouse Doorbrite Riverside Fish & Chips The Cycle Shop

NAME: ADDRESS:

TEL:

Please fill in your details above and pop your entry form in to either Paninis or Paper-chain, or post your entry form to us at Discovering Magazines, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET. D I Good S C O V E R I N G March A U GUS T 2 022 Competition closes Saturday 31st August 2022. luck!!

33

34

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

AUGUST 2022

NEW HOLISTIC THERAPY BUSINESS SPARKS INTO LIFE Stephen Rayner is transforming his life by turning his passion into a business and becoming a full-time holistic therapist.

He has formed Ray of Light Spiritual Healing to offer a range of therapies from a custom-built studio at his home in Ellingham Avenue, March.

He said, “I have been carrying out holistic therapy treatments during evenings and weekends and have decided to dedicate more time to the business.

“I have decided to move away from mainstream work to deliver holistic therapies. I offer a range of therapies to make people feel relaxed, less stressed and relieving anxiety by using Reiki and gong baths - which include a range of relaxing sounds using gongs, singing bowls, tuning forks and chimes to name a few.

“Many of the people who come to me have aching joints or various medical conditions and want to try something different. They find the vibrations that are generated have a relaxing and healing effect on them.”

Stephen, who is a qualified practitioner and is fully insured, has been practising holistic therapies for the past five years.

He said, “it will be a radical change in my life, spending more time delivering holistic treatments.”

He has spent many hours researching holistic therapy, spending time at workshops, fayres and festivals. He is committed to delivering a high standard of treatments from the comfort of his studio at home. Stephen can be contacted on 07949 277351, email steverayner70@gmail.com, or via Facebook.

Stephen Rayner

Reiki | Crystal Healing | Gong Baths Colour Therapy | Massage | EFT Spiritual Counselling | Singing Bowls

Stephen Rayner 07949 277351 rayoflightspiritualhealing@gmail.com

7 Ellingham Avenue, March, PE15 9TA A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

35

Helping you to live well

36

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

AUGUST 2022

Independent Family Funeral Director

24 hours personal care

Professional and Experienced Advice Private chapel of rest All funeral arrangements catered for including Eco-friendly/green burials Agent for Golden Leaves Funeral Plans in 6-8 Dartford Road, March, Cambs PE15 8AD Tel: 01354 651499 association Email: kerolfe.fd@gmail.com • www.kerolfefuneraldirectors.co.uk with

• We offer stress free house clearances • You will receive the best possible price for your items • Your belongings will still be owned by you until auctioned by ourselves

PLEASE CALL NOW FOR A FREE QUOTATION FOR REMOVAL OF ALL YOUR ITEMS

01733 963031

Look out for our regular auction dates: www.glynjones-auctions.com Unit 16, Springwater Business Park Station Road, Whittlesey PE7 2EU enquiries@glynjones-auctions.com

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday CLOSED AT GLYN JONES AUCTIONS WE PUT OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FIRST A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

37

www.olivetreelaw.co.uk

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T HAVE A WILL? As we reported to you previously, it is estimated that more than fifty percent of UK adults do not have a will.

If a person dies without putting a valid will in place their estate will be dealt with in accordance with the Rules of Intestacy. This means the law decides the following: • Who deals with the estate?

• Who inherits the estate?

• At what age do people inherit the estate?

• Who gets legal responsibility for any children under the age of eighteen?

By not having a will in place the estate may be more complicated and difficult to deal with, causing additional stress and cost to the family involved.

So, this is what could happen without a valid will in place. But having a valid will in place does not only solve these problems, it can also do so much more.

A will can: 1 Reduce the risk of claims against your estate by making sure your assets go to the right people in the right way.

2 Protect your home and other hard-earned assets.

3 Protect an unmarried partner. If you are not married your partner may not receive anything from your estate when you pass away.

4 Save your family stress and money. Without a will your family may need to complete additional forms, undertake family tree research and seek further legal advice.

38

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS “Personal, friendly service, nothing too much trouble, kept us informed throughout the process” Mrs Watt “I would recommend because of your quick service and professional approach” Mr Popay “Your service was First Class” Mr & Mrs N With all this it is easy to see why putting a will in place is so important, so why do so many people put off making their will? Talking about death and being unsure how to make a will are the most common reasons we hear as to why someone has not made a will.

One thing universally remains and that is without a will you have no control over what happens to your estate after you pass away and may unintentionally leave your family with additional stress or cost to deal with.

Each and every will is drafted by an experienced and qualified lawyer so you can be confident your documents are prepared by someone who understands how they will work for you and your family. Client satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do.

We offer free, no-obligation appointments to provide you with clear and jargon-free advice helping you protect you and your loved ones. Contact us on 01487 474352 or hello@olivetreelaw.co.uk

READER OFFER

50% OFF YOUR WILL for Discovering March readers throughout August – quote March50 to redeem.

Offer applies to a standard will. Usual cost £130 + VAT per will – offer price is £65 + VAT per will. Offer ends August 31st, 2022.

AUGUST 2022

Helping you to find balance Toni Wilkes Acupuncture

BSc (Hons), LicAc, MBAcC

• Aches and pains

• Strengthens the immune system

• Infertility

• And numerous other conditions

• Allergies

• Balances the emotions

For more information or to book an appointment contact: Mobile: 07780 608343 In the interest of safety for my clients - I have taken the decision to work from home in my purpose built treatment room - please call me to arrange an appointment to suit you.

Toni Wilks Acupuncture 1/2 page - March 22.indd 1

15/02/2022 21:48

Monday 9.30am or 11am at Wimblington Village Hall: Contact Dawn on 07515 557803 Wednesday 9am, 10.30am, 5.30pm or 7pm at 2nd March Scout Hut: Contact Helen on 07711 985276 Thursday 6pm or 7.30pm & Saturday 8.30am or 10am at St. Mary’s Church Hall: Contact Nik on 07566 216933

A U GUS T 2 022

If you are a resident of Cambridge shire or Peterboro ugh and w ould like to lose weight, yo u may be el igible for a

FREE 12 W EEK REFERRA L! Visit the w ebsite for details

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

39

Mobility Mobility scooters scooters A A wide wide range range to to suit suit all all needs needs including including folding folding travel travel scooters, scooters, something something to to pop pop into into town town on on or or to to handle handle accessible accessible country country walks. walks.

Rollators Rollators and walking and walking aids for a aids for a safer walk safer walk inside or or inside outside. outside.

40

D I S

Stairlifts Stairlifts from £1499. from £1499.

Call for a Call for a free home free home survey. survey.

Unit 15, Peterborough One Retail Park, Eye Rd, Unit 15, Peterborough Peterborough One Retail Park, Eye Rd, Unit 15, OnePE1 Retail Peterborough 4YZ Park, Eye Rd, Peterborough PE1 4YZ Peterborough 4YZ511104 www.myw.co.uk or callPE1 01733 www.myw.co.uk or www.myw.co.uk or call call01733 01733511104 511104 C O V E R I N G March AUGUST 2022

Professional Foot Health Practitioner Peter Stanley MAFHP, MCFHP • Nail trimming/reduction • Verrucae • Callus/corn removal • Ingrown toenails • Fungal nail/athlete’s foot • Cracked heels • Thickened nails • Diabetes foot care • Neurovascular assessment

HOME VISITS ONLY

Call Peter on 07842 553554

Email footprinceuk@gmail.com

Hear CLEARLY again...

Never miss out on the sounds you love

F AI HEA RE D R E TR IN IA G LS *

with the latest comfortable and invisible hearing aids

FREE

*o ns ele cte dp ro du cts

HEARING TESTS

INVISIBLE RECHARGEABLE & SPECTACLE HEARING AIDS

WAX REMOVAL SERVICE

He

FREE parking HOME visits available FREE aftercare 5 YEAR warranty * 5 YEAR FREE batteries * INDEPENDENT family business

www.soundadvicehearing.co.uk

A U GUS T 2 022

g a i d s d o n't ha v

or quote ref DISMA

e to b e s e e

n!

Sound Advice Hearing Centres

Covid-19 Compliant

TROUBLE HEARING THEN CONTACT US TODAY!

rin

a

We are now open again &

BRING THIS ADVERT IN TO CLAIM YOUR SPECIAL HEARING AID DISCOUNT*

37 Market Place, Market Deeping PE6 8EA

t:

01778 301220

Day centre also at J. Neville Opticians, 18 Broad St, Whittlesey

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

41

Local History

Elsie Pearl Pepper (nee Harrison)

By Peter Wright on behalf of March & District Museum

E

lsie Harrison was born on January 30th, 1930, the second daughter of Edith and William (Billy) Harrison of Woodfen, Littleport.

In the late 1930s, Elsie's father took the opportunity to move to a council small holding at Goosetree, near March. This was, for the family, a big step forward – more land and a bigger house. Edith conceived a third child but tragically she died during childbirth, leaving Billy a widower with a new farm and two young daughters to care for.

The girls returned to Littleport to live with relatives while Billy worked single-handedly to make his new but weed infested and pest-ridden land into a productive farm. That first winter on his own was very harsh and without the financial support of a loyal friend, Billy had faced bankruptcy.

Billy had the good fortune to meet and marry Lily Garner, the daughter of a farmer from near Whittlesey. Billy and Lily had two sons despite Lily being an older mother. Elsie, now a teenager, played a major part in the early life of her two young siblings, for her step-mother was weak after her parturition, particularly of the second son.

During the war years, Billy had help from Italian PoWs from Friday Bridge Camp who were billeted at the farm. One was a very accomplished singer and could sing ‘Nessun Dorma’ in a very professional manner. He impressed the Harrison household as Elsie and her father were both enthusiastic performers, singing and playing together on their domestic piano.

Elsie was a very attractive young woman, very loving with a wonderful smile and an infectious sense of humour. She was courted by a sailor, Frank Pepper. They fell in love and married with the groom proudly wearing his naval uniform. The wedding reception was held at the farmhouse.

Elsie embraced motherhood and soon had four

42

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

children of her own. The young family needed a bigger home and Billy bought, at auction, a modest terrace of three cottages at the junction of Wigstone's Road and Nene Parade. After renovation, the Pepper family moved in but later moved to Eastwood Avenue and Hillside Road.

Elsie's claim to fame was her talent for singing and music. Her father bought her an electronic organ with which she turned professional. Her roadie was husband Frank and with a backing drummer played as the Elsie Pepper Duo. With her rich contralto voice and the organ, she entertained audiences in pubs, clubs and restaurants and her reputation grew throughout East Anglia. She attended live auditions for Hughie Green's TV show 'Opportunity Knocks'. Both Frank and the drummer enjoyed a pint or two while Elsie sang.

One memorable evening, an unsteady Frank managed to drop her organ. What Elsie had to say about that is not recorded!

Elsie became a widow and went to live in Springfield Avenue. She continued to entertain the local residents in Bradshaw Court on her piano in the communal lounge. Elsie sadly passed away in a Whittlesey care home on April 16th, 2022 aged 92 years.

Her legacy is a professional recording of five songs that she made in 1977. Two of the songs were her own compositions; ‘God Bless You Son’ was devoted to her son, who like his father served in the Royal Navy, and ‘Jubilee Song,’ which celebrated the Queen's Silver Jubilee. The other three tracks were covers of well-known hit songs. Perhaps surprisingly, this record is still available today.

I wish to thank members of Elsie's family for their willing assistance and encouragement in writing this article.

MUSEUM OPENING TIMES 10.30am-3.30pm, Wednesday and Saturday. Entry is FREE.

AUGUST 2022

A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

43

Recipe

Tropical Granola Ice Lollies These frozen treats are simple to make and will actually count as one of your five-a-day!

Method

1 Purée the mango, banana and coconut milk in a blender until rich and smooth.

Pour the mixture into lolly moulds and freeze overnight.

Ingredients

2 large mangoes, peeled, destoned and roughly chopped 2 large ripe bananas, peeled and roughly chopped 8 tbsp coconut milk 100g granola 100g dark chocolate You will also need: 8 ice lolly moulds 8 ice lolly sticks Recipe from bbcgoodfood.com

44

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

2 The next day, whizz the granola slightly in a food processor to remove any large lumps (or tip into a bowl and bash with the end of a rolling pin), then tip into a bowl.

3 Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, making sure the base of the bowl isn’t in contact with the water.

4 Remove the lollies from their moulds. Dip the tops one at a time in the chocolate, then into the granola. Place on a tray lined with baking parchment to set – they will set very quickly. Eat immediately or freeze until needed.

AUGUST 2022

Q

8A

rd R

o a d | M arc h |

PE

15

ST L GUCIA AU PE S

D

tfo

s t n’ ul re ad ild n ch by a o m d al f r ie e e an m re p in t f m itea co s n ac a re en ing ild h uy Ch u w b en m

4b

ar

Traditionally made bread & cakes Delicious hot & cold food Eat-in or takeaway Celebration cakes for all occasions Freshly made buffets to order.

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-2pm

BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Phone: 01354 655855 Email: jo@smithsthebakers.co.uk

Smiths Bakers August 2022.indd 1

30/06/2022 20:28

THE SEVEN STARS Come and Join Us for Some

Su mmer Refreshment!

WIDE RANGE OF BEERS & SPIRITS SELECTION OF REAL ALES

OPEN TUES–SAT 12–11PM SUNDAYS 12–8PM

FOOD SERVED 12–2.30PM & 5–8:30PM TUES–SAT & 12–3.30PM ON SUNDAYS

75 THE AVENUE, MARCH PE15 9PS T: 01354 655258 THESEVENSTARSMARCH@GMAIL.COM • FIND US ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM

A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

45

Food & Drink

V

W I N E S: Some Austrian Favourites

isitors from around the world enjoy the cuisine that Austria has to offer. Perhaps, after

By Trevor Langley a good time admiring the pretty villages, beautiful architecture and some very impressive lakes and mountains, food and drink come to mind.

Certainly, the wines that Austria produce are of high-quality and are now available worldwide, with many gaining awards, in competitions and at events, globally.

Multi award-winning, Nastl, has a family tradition of wine productions dating from 1656. Located at Langenlois, in the Kamptal area of Austria, their 300-yearold wine cellar creates a lot of interest for visitors, with the old wooden wine press dating from 1824. Renate and Günter Nastl continue the tradition of the family’s winemaking, accompanied by their children Christian, Alexander and Petra, with the whole family team being involved in the production of exceptional wines.

The unique environment, of the Kamptal, enjoys a micro-climate that offers perfect conditions for grape growing and wine productions. The grapes are mainly harvested by hand and are then crushed gently, with the juices flowing through a membrane press. The flowing is exclusively by

46

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

gravity, without pumps. The liquid descends three storeys to tanks where the resulting wines are aged appropriately.

The different ranges of wines from Nastl are all very popular. From the light and easy-drinking productions of the VelKam Series, through Nastl Classics, including Klassik Veltliner, plus Riesling, Merlot and Zweigelt forward wines, to Nastl Premium Wines, (which utilise grapes of exceptional quality), the wines have bouquets that are followed, enticingly, by superb pleasures on the mouth, which are extended for the palate’s delight. Other series of Nastl wines, which have many devotees include Gigants (Reserves) and Specials productions. Each range of wines offers the consumer (and connoisseur) a splendid experience, whether to be enjoyed with friends, pairing with foods or simply by themselves.

For more details of Nastl wines and products, information about the company, including tastings, events, ordering, plus wine and dine experiences, please contact, +43 2734 2903: email: office@nastl.at www.nastl.at or visit www.austrianwine.com Importer: Character Wines.

As always, enjoy!

AUGUST 2022

members only club – please call in and see us to enquire about membership regular Quiz & Bingo Nights, open mic nights Discos, Karaoke and Music Entertainment Evenings enjoy our outside seating area in a south-facing garden

THE

ROOKSWOOD CLUB

function rooms available to hire for parties, weddings, anniversaries, christenings and wakes opening hours: tues 7-10.30pm thurs 7-10.30pm fri 6-10.30pm sat 12-11pm sun 12-8pm

27 west end, march pe15 8dp 01354 652233 A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

47

Enjoy a Local

Staycation

By Lin Stanton, Centre Manager for Fenland CAP

Before COVID, around eight thousand Brits would search ‘staycation’ online each month.

By summer 2020, this had jumped to almost fifty thousand.

A

lthough restrictions have almost disappeared since then, the uncertainty of the transport industry – as well as the soaring cost of fuel and cost of living crisis – means that many of us may choose to stay closer to home this summer and take a staycation in or around our local towns. If this is how you plan to spend your summer holiday, here are a few tips on how to have a fun staycation on a budget.

Food and drink One definite highlight of a holiday abroad is enjoying the local cuisine. Why not bring that home? Search for some recipes to help you create the national dishes and drinks of your favourite holiday destinations and start your staycation with a feast!

Be a tourist in your own town Adopt the same explorer’s attitude as you have abroad 48

D I S C O V E R I N G

and learn about your hometown’s significant sites and history.

Search online for famous local landmarks or find free tours and talks being run by your local church, parks and heritage sites.

The great outdoors There are hundreds of species living around us that most of us never get to see in our day-today lives. Pay your local nature reserve a visit and reconnect with nature. Many reserves host events, walks and talks about the local wildlife.

If you can’t get out and about, create a virtual outdoor experience from the comfort of your own sofa by watching what’s happening in national parks through webcams, like www.wildlifetrusts.org/webcams and www.airpano.com

and looking up into the canopy of space. How many stars and constellations can you spot?

We hope these tips help you to enjoy your staycation, without breaking the bank. If you or someone you know is struggling with finances, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is on hand to offer free debt help to everyone. Call 0800 328 0006 or go to capuk.org to find out more.

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a UK charity working with more than eight hundred affiliated churches to deliver debt help, budgeting guidance, support to find work, life skills groups and more. Visit capuk.org to find out more.

The sky at night There are plenty of apps that will help you spend an evening stargazing. Grab a blanket, make yourself a hot chocolate and experience the beauty of the natural world by lying back

March

AUGUST 2022

The Technology Site

PHILIP AT DIAMOND BYTE

Technology

SOFTWARE

T

here is a wealth of free software available for PCs and it’s a real mix of musthave programs and those that are just fun to play around with.

Let’s have a look at just a few: Ninite is a secure and easy-to-use online service that allows users to install multiple software programs onto a computer (Windows only) all at once. To do this, go to the Ninite website, select which free software you’d like to install, then click ‘Get Installer’ to receive an .exe file which contains the installers for all these programs.

Because applications are installed from their official websites, the latest official versions are always downloaded. Moreover, it automatically declines any adware and bloatware using the option to deselect the adware or suspicious extensions during the installation process.

Photo Editing: Paint.net is a quick, easy to operate photo editor, ideal for simple editing. It isn’t

a rubbish copy of Microsoft’s basic Paint – it’s a proper photo editor with advanced editing tools such as layers, an undo history, a choice of filters, many community-created plugins, and a brilliant 3D rotate/zoom function OFFICE SUITE: Libre Office.

Available, completely free of charge, Libre Office includes tools for word processing, presentations and spreadsheets and is fully compatible with Microsoft document formats. It includes hundreds of free fonts and templates and has a clear, easy-to-use interface. All of the most common tools and options are intuitively placed so you won’t spend ages searching for the setting or tool that you need.

It even allows you to convert PDF files into Word format.

MEDIA PLAYER: VLC Media Player.

VLC Media Player has a simple interface and is compatible with almost all video and audio formats. It supports DVDs and

Blu Rays, plus MPEG and DivX streaming and can play videos as they’re downloading.

Security: Dashlane and LastPass are brilliant password managers, which let you generate and securely store unlimited unique and strong passwords quickly and easily. Almost all of us have to keep track of a load of different passwords, due to the increasing number of web-based services we use, which is not easy (as we have mentioned many times before, NEVER pick one password, then re-use it over and over). But with a password manager, all you need to remember is one master password – just make sure it’s both secure and memorable.

Do note that the free versions are limited to a single device – if you wish to use them across multiple devices (recommended for security), you will need to upgrade to the paid versions.

FURTHER ARTICLES FROM DIAMOND BYTE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE: DIAMONDBYTE.CO.UK/BLOG

@discoveringwisbechmagazine A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

49

Help to Regenerate Your Local Area

Peterborough Community Development Trust Limited (PCD), a Community Benefit Society (CBS), was formed in December 2021.

It is governed by The Financial Conduct Authority. Our team of advisors are Resonance Impact Investment Limited, Buckles Solicitors LLP and MacIntyre Hudson LLP.

T

he purpose of PCDT is to secure, develop and hold in perpetuity strategic assets in Peterborough and the surrounding villages. Formed for the benefit of the community, it will act as a responsible investment vehicle for people and organisations to own an actual share of these investments.

Our ambition is to bring about regeneration in the area – enhancing the current local assets and developing new assets when they are needed. The CBS will continually assess the local need and work with local people to bring about the necessary change. We know we can get more done and see more positive benefit if we pool our ambition and efforts in bringing community assets into the ownership of the community itself.

We are exploring ways in which we can help add value to a variety of different strategic opportunities. We’re interested in investing in and securing any assets should they become vulnerable or need our help. This could be: • Theatres • Libraries • Community centres • New all-weather pitches and other sports facilities • Renewable energy installations

50

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

Our first project is to purchase the iconic New Theatre Peterborough, formerly known as The Broadway Theatre. We are delighted to be working with Landmark Theatres Limited (Selladoor Venues), who are the current operators of the theatre.

Our target is to raise £3.5 million to buy the building and meet ancillary costs. We aim to raise the funds by offering withdrawable community shares, apply for Capital Grants and Debt Capital. The Dawe Charitable Trust has already subscribed £50,000 to our Pioneer Share Offer to meet the project’s start-up costs.

If you would like to share our ambition, you can become a member of PCDT by applying for our share offer (minimum investment of twenty shares @ £1 per share). Members will have a direct say in how we work and we welcome hands-on involvement from them.

If you would like to make a one-off donation, however small, please pay by Bacs transfer to Peterborough Community Development Trust Limited. Sort code: 60-83-01, Account number: 20458564.

For further information or to request for a share application form please email us: admin@pcdtrust.org.uk Jane Dawe (Chair), Vijju Churchman (Company Secretary), Jeremy Hargreaves (Director).

AUGUST 2022

www.wisbechtennisclub.org.uk

07549 263767 wtcmembership@hotmail.co.uk

ALL AGES AND LEVELS WELCOME Call, text or email for information about a range of membership options for individuals and family groups.

PAY-TO-PLAY ALSO AVAILABLE

Wisbech Tennis 1-8 june 22.indd Here for all your selling needs...

Do not hesitate get in contact today!

1

OPEN GARDEN 17/05/2022 at 45 Henson Road, March Sat 13th & Sun 14th August 10am-4pm Large collection of bonsai and unusual plants and trees in an oriental garden, with water features and a pond. Described by visitors as having a relaxing and peaceful feel.

Everyone welcome!

The Bourne Auction Rooms T: 01778 422686

The hallmark of a professional auction house offering executor & private client advice & E: bourne@goldingyoung.com Also open for appointments: BRM Buildings, Spalding Road, services for valuation, auction sale & property clearance 01354 656185 Bourne, PE10 9LE

Entrance Fee £3 Coffee & Cake £2.50

goldingyoung.com

For all your self-drive hire requirements CARS • VANS • LUTONS MINI BUSES (7 to 17 seats with seatbelts)

7.5 TONNE WITH TAIL LIFT Daily, Weekly & Monthly Rates Contract Hire • Continental Hire RAC Cover • Collection & Delivery Competitive prices include:

Unlimited Mileage, VAT & Insurance Waiver

Best prices!

38 COWGATE, PETERBOROUGH, PE1 1NA 61 HIGHSTREET, MARCH, PE15 9JE

T: (01945) 582458 or 465059 info@easternrentavan.com www.easternrentavan.com

LYNN ROAD, WISBECH, CAMBS PE14 7AL A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

51

13:21

Entertainment

Bullet Train

Nope

Fisherman's Friends: One And All

Westlife: Live From Wembley Stadium

Awesome August Movies Top Picks

Get on board the Bullet Train from August 3rd starring Brad Pitt as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs goes off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe on the world's fastest train. From the director of Deadpool 2, David Leitch, the end of the line is only the beginning in a wild, non-stop thrill ride through modern-day Japan.

Film fans have been scrambling for a sense of what the master of suspense movies and the mind behind Get Out and Us has in store for us this time, and since the trailer dropped, most are still none the wiser. Here’s what we can tell you – there seems to be a ‘bad miracle’ at play, and there are ranchers, references back to Hollywood history, and something seriously weird happening in the sky. Say yes to Jordan Peele’s Nope before someone spoils the surprise from August 12th.

We re-join the world's oldest 'buoy band’ as Fisherman’s Friends: One And All sails onto our screens from August 19th. In the sequel to the 2019 uplifting comedy hit, we find the shanty singers entering a stormy new chapter following the unexpected success of their debut album No Hopers, Jokers & Rogues and see the highs and lows as life-long friendships are put to the test and they battle the dreaded 'curse of the second album'.

Event Cinema

Westlife will be broadcasting their first-ever show from Wembley Stadium, live on August 6th, with an encore screening on the 7th. This spectacular show is going to be their biggest one yet as Irish heart throbs Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian sing all their hits from their highly anticipated Wild Dreams tour in front of a sold-out stadium. Share in this unforgettable experience and get your tickets now for Westlife: Live From Wembley Stadium.

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and André Rieu’s first summer concert in more than two years will be a magical experience for everyone to enjoy, full of popular feel-good classics, show-tunes, and of course, joyous waltzes.

The maestro is back on our screens on August 27th and 28th for the undoubtedly spectacular André Rieu's 2022 Maastricht Concert – Happy Days are Here Again!

With so many films to choose from, why not sign up to our Infinity membership and watch all the 2D and 3D films you can handle for just £15.99 per month? Our members also receive 25 percent off favourite cinema treats, all day, every day (excluding alcohol), discounted Event Cinema tickets, and invites to member only screenings. To find out more, head to our website or ask a team member for details.

More blockbuster films coming your way include Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris and Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical.

Keep an eye on our full film listings at wisbech.lightcinemas.co.uk

The Light Cinema, Cromwell Road, Wisbech PE14 0RG Tel: 01945 640000 instagram lightcinema_wisbech  Light Cinema Wisbech Twitter-square @LightWisbech

52

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

AUGUST 2022

SAT 3RD SEPTEMBER £5 Members, £8 Non-members

FRI 7TH OCTOBER £12 Members, £15 Non-members

THE FUNCTION HALL IS AVAILABLE TO HIRE FOR PARTIES & WEDDINGS ETC PLEASE CALL US TO ENQUIRE

March United Services Club 1 New Road, March PE15 9AN Telephone: 01354 657271 Email: uscmarch@yahoo.com JUNE 2022

Facebook: @marchunitedservices D I S C O V E R I N G March

53

54

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

AUGUST 2022

What’s Coming Up

WEDNESDAY LUNCHES

Every week, served between 12 & 2pm Meals from £6 and desserts from £2 (NO SATURDAYS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)

EVERY THURSDAY: PUB QUIZ NIGHT 7.30pm start, FREE entry, all welcome

SUNDAY 7TH AUGUST CLUB BARBECUE ON THE LAWN WITH MUSIC FROM JENNA

2pm start for food, Club opens at noon.

Members £15, non-members £17. BBQ includes salads and side dishes and desserts

SATURDAY 13TH AUGUST SUMMER DANCE

Tickets £8, all welcome. Club opens at 7pm.

All proceeds to the Club Bowls Section

SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST OUTDOOR MUSIC WITH THE JERSEY WAY (FRANKIE VALLI TRIBUTE)

Members £8, non-members £10 Club opens at noon. All welcome

FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING from 10am SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER LADIES DAY HORSE RACE NIGHT In aid of Peterborough Breast Care Unit

THE 2022 WHAT’S ON BROCHURE

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 thepage you will get all the updates for what’s going on.

Why not come and see what the Club has to offer?

Our live music events are second to none in the local area, with comfortable, spacious and well decorated rooms.

IMPORTANT UPDATE! All functions are now ticket-only which must be purchased before the event. This includes our carveries which must be pre-paid.

IS AVAILABLE FROM THE CLUB – GET YOUR COPY NOW!

D I Road, S C O VMarch E R I N PE15 G March NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME 14 Creek 8RD55

A U GUS T 2 022

News

FIGHTING FOR FENLAND

By Steve Barclay MP

A

fter more than two-and-a-half years, the developer behind the enormous incinerator proposed for Wisbech has finally submitted application documents to the Planning Inspectorate. The Planning Inspectorate, on behalf of the Secretary of State, has up to twenty-eight days to decide whether the application for a Development Consent Order meets the standards required to be accepted for examination.

Many have joined me in campaigning against these proposals as a wholly unsuitable place for a waste facility. I am concerned about the increased lorries and impact on health, traffic and the environment, and that key information has not been provided to the community about the proposed facility. I sincerely hope the Planning Inspectorate will decide not to accept the application for examination – but if it does, we will at least get to view the application documents and get some of the answers to questions we have been asking for a long time.

I remain strongly opposed to this scheme and will continue to work to ensure it is not built.

Local councils have also voiced their objections, although to avoid a local planning decision and qualify as a nationally significant infrastructure project, meaning hundreds of thousands of tonnes of non-recyclable municipal and commercial and industrial waste will be brought to Wisbech each year.

Staying with Wisbech – it was a pleasure to invite pupils from the Orchards Church of England Academy down to Westminster for a tour and to show then Secretary of State for Education Nadhim Zahawi their book – The Wisbech Wonder.

I also recently visited the foundation department for pupils with SEND needs at the College of West Anglia, who I joined to discuss my work in Parliament and answer their great questions.

Turning to sport and it was great to see the completion of the Leverington Sports and Social

Club 3G pitch and join the official opening after they were successful in getting government funding via the Football Foundation. This will be a massive benefit to the club and all those that will be using it. It is a huge tribute to the hard work of Matt Warren and Steve Fisher and thanks also to Katie Critchley from the Cambs FA for her fantastic support.

It was also great news to hear from the Cambs FA that Little Downham Parish Council has been awarded funding to resurface their Multi-Use Games Area. This will allow them to host a number of activities in the village and it will be especially good to see tennis being played again.

In a visit to the Whittlesey Unit, I was extremely impressed to learn about the wide range of services provided by St John Ambulance volunteers, who have played a vital role in supporting the NHS and local communities helping to deliver more than 1.5 million hours of service in hospitals, on ambulances, at events and through community projects. We are fortunate locally to have their help and lifesaving expertise at so many local events.

Finally, I’m pleased to see that redevelopment plans for the Princess of Wales Hospital are moving forward. The upgrade is good news for the local community with the expansion of services and benefits for patient care in the area.

This reflects the extra government funding going to the NHS to help clear up COVID backlogs.

Whilst a planning application for a four-storey car park to provide 270 car parking spaces is sure to be one of the least popular elements, it’s good that residents have been asked their opinions about the three options being considered. While complex, specialist care needs to be focused on regional centres of excellence, we must continue to ensure that low risk, high volume, routine service can be delivered locally – and that those services are delivered in buildings that are fit for purpose.

To find out more about my work in Parliament or local campaigns, visit my website or follow me on social media: www.stevebarclay.net  @SteveBarclay  @SteveBarclayOfficial  @SteveBarclayOfficial 56

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

AUGUST 2022

YOUR ONE-STOP CARAVAN SHOP

Does your caravan need a little TLC? CARAVANS BOUGHT FOR CASH

REPAIR

INSURANCE

SERVICING

ACCESSORIES

Our onsite workshop offers a fully comprehensive repair service for your caravan or motorhome.

From a minor service to a full comprehensive check, our experienced engineers will give you peace of mind for your journeys ahead.

SALES

Looking to buy? We have a range of used caravans that may suit your requirements.

We are a fully, insuranceapproved repair centre for all major UK insurers and manufacturers.

We’ve got everything for your camping needs in our friendly, onsite shop.

SPARES

Looking for a spare part?

Why not get in touch? With our contacts in the industry, we may be able to order spares in for you.

A FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS WITH 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

01733 350580 M 07732 371171 T

info@vandgcaravans.co.uk www.vandgcaravans.co.uk

V&G CARAVANS

D I S C O V E R I N G 107 Benwick Road • Whittlesey • Peterborough • PE7 2HD

A U GUS T 2 022

March

57

ROOFING SERVICES

POND MAINTENANCE

5 ★ GUTTERING & FASCIAS ALL ROOFING WORK UNDERTAKEN

Repairs & replacements • All colours supplied and fitted UPVC fascias and soffits • All repair work undertaken Local family business – please call for a free estimate:

01480 877586 or 01354 776396

Pete’s P onds

SUMMER POND & FISH HEALTH CHECKS New Builds & Liner Repairs

2 Queensway, Pointon, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 0NE

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL

Tel: 07393 367410 Email: peteburlton@live.com  Search Pete’s Pond Clearances

GARDEN CARE

ROOF REPAIRS

Ashwood

Tree and Garden Landscapes

YOUR HAPPINESS IS OUR PRIORITY

✔ Patios & Paving ✔ Landscape Garden Work

✔ Fencing ✔ Tree Work ✔ Power Cleaning

✔ Moss Removal ✔ Full Garden Tidies 14 day cooling off period

Free estimates and friendly advice

0800 1910467

O N E CAL D O E S IT ALL L

01354 776396

Steve 07393 942998 Andy 01480 877586 DECORATING & TILING

Ridge Tiles Replaced & Repointed Tiles, Slates & Guttering Replaced Lead Work & Storm Damage Chimneys Repointed & Removed Roof Moss Removal No Job Too Small – Free Quotations

T 01733 807611 M 07760 641845 E regencyeastpms@yahoo.com

GARDEN MAINTENANCE ALL TYPES OF GARDEN MAINTENANCE UNDERTAKEN

T. D. A. Services

PINE TREE CARE & LANDSCAPES LTD

Decorating and Tiling Specialist Expert interior and exterior decoration, including: • All types of painting, staining & varnishing • Wall & floor tiling • Wallpapering

R E ROOFING REPAIR SPECIALISTS

• FREE estimates & references available on request • Fully insured

Call Tony on - Mobile: 07908 008007 | Telephone: 01487 815926 E-mail: tda-services@hotmail.co.uk | Based in March

10% OFF

if you men tion this advert

Tree Felling, Pruning, Shaping & Crowning Hedges Pruned & Shaped Overgrown Gardens Cleared Waste Removed Fencing/Patios/Turfing/Power Washing All work fully guaranteed No deposits required • OAP discounts

Appearance is not everything, it’s the only thing!

CALL STEVE TODAY 01945 898314/07780 929409

DRAINAGE SPECIALISTS

SEWING SERVICES

March-based Drainage Specialists

Carol’s Sewing Services

NTS DISCOU FOR THE , ELDERLY & D DISABLE S N VETERA

• CCTV Surveys and Investigations • Domestic and Commercial Unblocks • Emergency Unblocks • Pipe Repairs • Patching of Pipe Repairs • Descaling • HPW Jetting • Manhole Frame and Cover Repairs/Replacement • Grease Trap Clearance • Cesspit Emptying

pinetreecare1@gmail.com

Including Wedding Dresses and Bridesmaids Dresses etc.

You can call us on 07961 662861 Email: KDBDrainagesolutions@outlook.com @KDBDrainagesolutionsltd 58

Summer Business Directory

W W W . DIS COV E R IN G M A G A Z IN E S . CO. U K | A U G U S T 2 0 2 2

OSTEOPATH

ROOFING SERVICES

MARCH OSTEOPATHS FREEDOM OF MOTION: THE KEY TO YOUR BODY’S HEALTH AND WHOLENESS Treatment for neck and back pain. Headache and migraine. Tennis elbow and plantar fasciitis.

Intervertebral disc problems and sciatica.

Gentle effective treatment for the whole individual. Let us solve your problem.

2 Station Approach Tel: 01354 660513 www.gurusingh.org.uk

TREE SURGERY

ALL ASPECTS OF TREE SURGERY FOR WISBECH, MARCH, CHATTERIS AND SURROUNDING AREAS: • Felling, shaping and pruning • 24hr emergency service • Stump grinding and removal • All waste removed • Fully insured CALL TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTATION

T: 01945 450082 M: 07711 897089

www.bowlestreeandgardenservices.co.uk

VEHICLE REPAIRS

Nigel’s Vehicle Repairs of March

Gaul Farm, Gaul Road PE15 0YY

N.V.R

TELEPHONE 07907 683866 Automatic closing gates installed; please call Nigel to gain access

Folleys Drove, Guyhirn, Wisbech

PATIOS & LANDSCAPING

CAR RESTORATION RESPRAYS & ACCIDENT REPAIRS MOT PREPARATION • WELDING ALLOY WHEELS REFURBISHED

ELECTRICIANS

SECOND HAND GOODS

PATIOS, LANDSCAPING & GARDEN DESIGN Covering all aspects of garden design and installation n Huge Choice of Paving n 22mm Sand Stone Paving n 20mm Porcelain Paving n 20mm Porcelain Project Packs n Circular Paving

n Gravel n Hardcore n Sand n Cement n Post Mix

Also on display Artificial Grass Visit our website at www.marchpatiocentre.co.uk or call in to discuss your plans

Garden The Pathway To Your Dream MARCH PATIO CENTRE Telephone: 01354 661036 Email: paul@marchpatiocentre.co.uk Unit 3 Corner Lodge Industrial Estate, Knights End Road, March, Cambs PE15 0YJ

FURNITURE SHOP 45 HIGH STREET, MARCH PE15 9JJ

We can arrange for our van to collect your items Please telephone 01354 653857

✓ Inspections & testing carried out 01354 740206 | 07770 931667 alwynf92@gmail.com

GARDEN CARE

All Your Gardening Maintenance Covered:

SPECIAL RATES FOR OAPS LAWN MOWING HEDGE CUTTING ROTAVATING FENCING ETC. FREE QUOTES

W W W .DI SCO VER INGMAGAZI N E S. C O . UK | AUG UST 2022

B L JO AL O SM O

ALL REPLACED OR REPAIRED NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL T 01733 807611 M 07760 641845 E regencyeastpms@yahoo.com

✓ Domestic & Commercial installations

N

Fascia, Soffits & Cladding Window Boards & Guttering Dry Verge & Dry Vented Ridge Systems Lightweight Tiled Conservatory Roofs Conservatory Cleaning & Maintenance

March (Est 1972)

TO

R E ROOFING

Electrical Contractor

OPENING TIMES: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm

ROOFING

PVC ROOFLINE

A.M Fisher

Local Chatteris Father & Son Team Call Danny or Charlie Atkins:

01354 278244 07990 040575

Summer Business Directory

59

LOCAL CLUBS & GROUPS Intrigue Circle of Light Clairvoyance Evenings Every Monday starting from 7pm for 7.30pm at The Brazza Club, Elm Road, March PE15 8NZ. £4/person. Please call 01354 655093 for more information.

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.

March Rotary Club Recycling Collection. Find us at City Road car park on the second Saturday of each month between 8.30am and 10.30am to collect your old newspapers, magazines and other paper for recycling.

Lunch & Film Club Meets on the first Thursday of each month in March Town Hall. Lunch is served at midday followed by the film. £14 per person. Tickets are available from Paninis.

Friends of March Library Coffee Morning. The Friends of March Library hold a 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. Do come and join us. For more details contact Maureen Malvern on 01354 658247.

Rings End Nature Reserve Family workshops for all to be involved in. Meets every second Sunday of the month in the car park for the nature reserve Rings End PE15 0BE. Conservation for all 9.30am-12 noon.

Please call Hayley on 07962 337988 for more information.

Fenland Foragers Fenland Foragers runs The Little Acorns toddler group on Wednesday mornings, 9-11am in St Johns Church grounds on Station Road, March along with Nature Detectives a group for all ages 9.30-11.30am every other Friday. To book please call Hayley on 07962 337988. www.fenland-foragers-forest-sch.class4kids.co.uk March Yoga Club Meets at March Community Centre on Tuesdays 4.30pm5.45pm and 6.15pm-7.30pm and Wednesdays 10am-11.15am then Elm Primary School or Emneth Central Hall Wednesdays 7pm-8.15pm. For availability please contact Peter on 07905 601585 or email: pabamullins206@ntlworld.com March Parkinson's Group Meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10.30am12.30pm at the Braza Club, Station 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.

The Other Art Group Meets every Thursday afternoon 2-4pm at March Library.

Membership fee is £25 for 12 weeks paid quarterly. For details contact March Library on 03450 455225 and your details will be forwarded to them.

March Hockey Club Training is every Thursday at Neale Wade School. 6pm-7pm Juniors, 7pm-8pm Adults. All abilities welcome. Find us on Facebook – March Town Hockey Club or visit www.marchtownhockeyclub.co.uk for more details.

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 in the month dance with top line groups and DJs. For more info call Andrew and Donna on 01354 776229 or Terry 07979 442920.

Wisbech and District Flower Club Meets every third Monday of the month at St Peters Hall Wisbech from 7.30pm. Please call Yvonne on 01945 581360 for more information.

March Probus Club Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at March Conservative Club. We meet as a group of semi or fully retired gentlemen at 10am for a cuppa and a chat and then at 10.30am we have a guest speaker for appox 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 and visit us.

March Marlins Swimming Club Meets each weekday at Manor Leisure Centre Whittlesey and George Campbell Leisure Centre March please come along and join us all abilities welcome (must be able to swim at least one length). Please contact swimatmarlins@gmail.com March Triathlon Club Meets every Tuesday night at 8.15pm for swim training at the George Campbell Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome. £4 per person. Please contact Martyn for more details 01354 460000.

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, Station Road March at 2pm.

There are 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 Family History Group Meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 2-4pm in March Library Meeting Room. A wide variety of speakers on both family and social history research. Everyone welcome.

For more details contact Wendy on 01354 650932.

March Town Cricket Club Burrowmoor Road, March PE15 9RS. Cricket for adults, ladies and juniors including All Stars & Dynamos (From 5 to 15 years).

Regular social events and bar open most evenings. Telephone 01354 652029 or visit www.marchtowncricket.com for more information.

March Lions Club Meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm in March Town Hall. New members always welcome. For more information visit marchlions.org.uk or call 0345 833 5101.

Advertise your or

Club Group £30 Meeting

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

S

TLE A

AS LIT

+VAT

EAR

PER Y

Magazines GET IN TOUCH

Please call Paula for more information on 07903 7769211 or email marketing.discoveringmagazines@gmail.com

Filler advert 1-2 March 22.indd 1

60

FROM

18/02/2022 08:52

AUGUST 2022

DO YOU STRUGGLE TO GET OUT AND ABOUT? WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE COLLECTED FROM YOUR HOME TO GO SHOPPING OR INTO TOWN? Covering the

Fenland Area

CONTACT US T: 01354 661234 E: info@cotransport.org W: www.fact-cambs.co.uk Registered Charity No: 115445

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU; FREE DAILY TRAVEL WITH A VALID BUS PASS ONLY £10 A YEAR MEMBERSHIP BEFRIENDING GROUPS DAY TRIPS (SEASIDE, SHOPPING CENTRES) DIAL A CAR (FOR YOUR APPOINTMENTS) COMMUNITY HUB GROUP MINIBUS HIRE (CHARITABLE & NON FOR PROFIT GROUPS) FULLY ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES COLLECTION FROM YOUR HOME, TO DESTINATION AND RETURN

Internal Self Store Rooms CCTV and ANPR Cameras

24 hour onsite security

STARTING FROM AS LITTLE AS

Floodlit Compound

Forklift available

£5.95

PER WEEK

Please call for more details

Outdoor storage Various size units ACCESS EVERYDAY

07:00am-20:00pm Sundays & Bank Hols 09:00-20:00

A U GUS T 2 022

EASY OPEN DOOR HANDLES

March Self Store.com

For further information please call us on:

01354 661 999

THREE ACRES BUSINESS PARK • CREEK ROAD • MARCH • PE15 8SW

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

61

TEL: 01354 648500 Units A/B, Coleseed Business Complex, Coleseed Drove, Upwell Road, March PE15 0DJ

■ DIAGNOSTICS ■ MOT PREP ■ A/C SERVICES ■ SERVICING ■ CONSULTATION ■ TYRES ■ CLUTCH ■ BRAKES ■ EXHAUST ■ FREE COLLECTION & DELIVERY WITHIN 10 MILES (MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY) ■ COURTESY CAR PROVIDED (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)

OUR SERVICING PACKAGE OFFERS BRONZE

SILVER

GOLD

Oil & Filter Service, Winter Health Check, Battery Test, Antifreeze Renewed

Bronze + Replace Air FIlter, Fuel Filter & Pollen Filter

Silver + Brake Fluid & Spark Plugs (Petrol) & Full Diagnostic Check

£119 INC VAT

£179 INC VAT

£299 INC VAT

(All prices are subject to vehicle specification - prestige & specialist vehicles may incur additional fees, please check with our friendly team.)

To book, please contact us or download our workshop specific web App (see QR Code right).

TEL: 01354 648500

www.fenlandvehiclerepairs.co.uk

Binnimoor Rd B1099

B1099

seed

D r ov

e

oad

Co le se ed Ro

CAMBRIDGESHIRE USED CAR SALES FENLAND AUTO SALES TEAM

ad

62

If approaching us from the town of March, proceed along the B1099 (Upwell Road), and cross the train level crossing.

Approximately 1/4 mile after the train level crossing, turn right into Coleseed Drove, directly after a large red-bricked house.

Proceed down Coleseed Drove and you will be presented with the Business Complex access gates. Contact our workshop team on 01354 648500 who will open the electrically operated access gates for you. Once you have driven through the access gates, follow the road round to the right, into the business complex and the workshop is located directly in front of you.

D I S C O V E R I N G March

Upwell R

Cole

OUR LOCATION

To Book Now - Scan with your smartphone camera

AUGUST 2022

TRADING AS PART OF

TEL: 01354 648 480 Coleseed Business Complex, Coleseed Drove, Upwell Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0DJ

MOT

£54

Cambridgeshire Used Car Sales are proud to launch Fenland Auto Sales Team, ensuring all your vehicle maintenance requirements are met to a superior standard.

We stock a range of quality used vehicles, full dealer facilities! INCLUDED ON EVERY CAR: AA Dealer Promise, 6 Month Warranty, 12 Months AA Breakdown Cover, New MOT, Serviced

INCLUDES: Exterior wash/detail and up to £15.00 of repairs or replacement parts, such as wipers, bulbs, number plates etc.

(MOT temporarily via a third party) ■ Collection and Delivery available ■ Courtesy Cars provided, subject to availability

HOURLY RATE ONLY

£49

PLUS VAT

OUR SERVICING AND MOT BUNDLES

£149

INC VAT

BRONZE SERVICE PACKAGE (See left) PLUS MOT & FREE RE-TEST PLUS MINI VALET

TYRE FITTING

ALL MAJOR BRANDS AVAILABLE PLUS PUNCTURE REPAIRS

£199

INC VAT

SILVER SERVICE PACKAGE (See left) PLUS MOT & FREE RE-TEST PLUS MINI VALET

£329

INC VAT

GOLD SERVICE PACKAGE (See left) PLUS MOT & FREE RE-TEST PLUS MINI VALET

A U GUS T 2 022

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

63

nt ns ge e A eF th of

Right up your street for over 200 years Looking forward to the next 200!

For five generations we have been helping clients buy, sell, let and manage property and land in this area. Whether it be your home, farm, factory or development site, talk to the Agents with local knowledge and professional expertise, who are an established part of your community.

2022

March Residential Sales

Wisbech Residential Sales

01354 607100

01945 428820

March Residential Lettings

Wisbech Residential Lettings

01354 607105

01945 428825

March Professional

Wisbech Professional

6401354 D I S602030 C O V

E R I N G

March 01945 428830

maxeygrounds.co.uk AUGUST 2022