Discovering March issue 115, April 2023

Welcome to your April issue...

At this time of the year, I’m often surprised at just how quickly, within a few weeks, we’ve moved on from those cold, wet mornings, those biting winds and long, dark evenings to something much more appealing.

Blossom is now starting to be on show and our long, hot summer (hopefully!) is nearly upon us. I hope you find the wide range of topics included in this month’s magazine both informative and enjoyable. As ever, many thanks to all of the contributors and advertisers for their hard work and for your continuing support and words of encouragement. Enjoy the month ahead, and best wishes for a happy Easter to you all.

High winds, snow storms, freezing fog, heavy rain and hail with the odd spell of sunshine... we’ve seen all types of weather in Fenland over the past few weeks.

I’ve lost count of the times that part of my day has been spent drying my drenched dog, moving garden furniture and assorted pots back into their rightful position or straining to keep my balance tiptoeing over slippery paths. Hopefully, now with the advent of British Summer Time we may see more of the sun and have a spate of settled weather as 2023 local outdoor activities spring into life.

After months huddled in front of the TV trying to keep warm without breaking the bank by having the heating on too long, it will be great to spend more time outside.

I know it’s only April and we are not out of the woods yet (yes, I do know the saying ‘ne’r cast a clout till May is out’) I’m hopeful that the fickle British weather is kind to us all over the coming weeks.

Discovering Magazines, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET

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Editor Andy Hurst: editor.march@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

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Design Sarah Gumbley | Andy Beavis | Graham Copestake | Dan Handley

With thanks to: The Shed Shop, Eileen Le Voi, Vine Law, Peter Wright, March Podiatry, Diamond Byte and The Light Cinema.

Deadline details:

Copy deadline for the May issue is Friday, 14th April 2023.

KELLYVISION CELEBRATES

THE WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT OF FORTY YEARS IN BUSINESS IN APRIL 2023!

Kellyvision was started back in April of 1983 in a small shop in Broad Street opposite Keshco supermarket by current Managing Director Kelley Shipp. The opening caused such a stir that the road had to be closed by the police while Ruth Madoc of popular television series Hi-de-Hi! fame opened the shop! In fact, some of the children and grandchildren from the opening are still coming into the store today which says a lot about the customer service Kellyvision provides.

Business was so good it moved to Blunts Lane, Whittlesey, and finally to the current location on the corner of Broad Street and Whitmore Street, supplying home entertainment equipment i.e. televisions, videos, hi-fis followed by the brand new invention of satellite television in 1989.

The motto back then was ‘Better because we care’ which still stands with the company today despite larger department stores, supermarkets and the internet all selling electrical products. Like a phoenix from the ashes, Kellyvision survived the devastating fire at its premises in April 2005 which saw it move into a temporary trading address in Market Street for eighteen months while the building was renovated. This move to continue trading was only achieved with the help from other local businesses and friends who all immediately rallied around to help.

Kellyvision has been overwhelmed by the loyalty and support given from both old and new customers over the years, including the continued support of the business which was forced by the Government to close its doors to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-21.

Expanding into white goods – i.e. washing machines, refrigeration, cookers, gave Kellyvision the opportunity to be your local onestop-shop. As an independent, Kellyvision prides itself on being able to offer free, friendly advice; something lacking by clicking a button on the internet these days. After noticing that built-in kitchen appliance sales were increasing rapidly, in 2017 Kellyvision took the plunge into kitchen design and planning. This has been a phenomenal success with Director Lee Cochrane taking on most of the new challenge.

As Lee explained: “A lot of customers are now making bigger investments in their own homes, rather than moving. New houses are smaller, therefore customers want clever designs, with integrated kitchen appliances to make the most out of their space. Our kitchen appliance sales have grown vastly over the years so it seemed a natural progression to offer a full kitchen design and installation service.”

The sleek Symphony kitchens complement the showroom’s current stock of goods, which include brands such as Smeg, Bosch, Neff, Siemens, Liebherr and Hotpoint. But if you thought that buying local meant you paid more, then you might be surprised. “We’re actually cheaper than most well-known high street retailers,” Matt Vail explained. “Not only that, we offer better customer care and more competitive warranties.”

So if you are looking to upgrade your home, whether it’s a new television, cooker, fridge or a brand new kitchen, pop into Kellyvision for personal and professional advice and service.

April is a good month to get ahead by sowing seeds indoors or outside in cold frames and under cloches. If you covered your plot over the winter, the soil may well be warm enough to plant and sow certain crops directly outdoors. However, beware of cold nights and frosts, making sure that tender plants are protected.

Aim to get all your potatoes planted by the end of the month – plant out chitted second early potatoes in the first two weeks of the month and maincrop potatoes in the second two weeks. Second earlies and maincrops need more growing space, so plant them about 38cm (15inches) apart and 75cm (30inches) between rows. When the shoots appear, earth up each plant by covering it with a ridge of soil.

If you’re short of space you can always grow them in an old dustbin or similar. Make sure that there is plenty of drainage; bore some holes in the bottom and 10cms up the side, then add grit or hardcore before topping up with good quality compost to approx. 4 inches. Place 5 chitted potatoes on the soil, sprout side up, cover with 4-6 inches of compost, and water. As the shoots appear, cover with compost, leaving the topmost leaves exposed; continue to do this and layer-up until it reaches the top of the bin. Remember to place in a sunny spot and keep watered, but not waterlogged.

SHED SHOP

Other jobs for the month include:

• If you have not planted your onion sets, then make that one of your first jobs this month.

• You might start seeing aphids on your crops now – blast them off with water or spray with a horticultural soft soap.

• Beetroot, peas, and carrots can be sown directly outside.

• It is very tempting to sow seeds all in one batch; however, they will all need pricking out, thinning, and potting on at the same time. Sow the seeds that have the longest growing season first and stagger the rest.

• Sow sweetcorn – an interesting way of germinating sweetcorn is by pre-chitting – lay the seeds on a layer of damp kitchen paper then place a layer of paper over in an airtight box. Check daily and when a small white sprout appears, plant the seed about half to an inch deep in potting compost.

• Plant asparagus crowns by the end of the month.

• Do not forget to regularly hand weed or hoe around seedlings as the weeds appear, as they create a lot of competition for food and moisture.

• Tomato and cucumber seeds can be sown indoors but wait until the end of the month.

• Spring onions, chard, parsnips, spinach, and broad beans can be sown into the open ground.

Happy gardening!

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National Crackdown in UK’s Biggest-Ever Fraud Operation

By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades

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Rogue traders, hi-tech scammers, or cowboy service operators can catch even the wariest of people off their guard. Scams are becoming more and more sophisticated, but there have recently been some great strides made in the ongoing fight against fraud. According to Action Fraud, 142 arrests have been made in the UK’s biggest-ever fraud operation led by the Metropolitan Police, resulting in an international, ‘one-stop-spoofing-shop’ being taken down. More than 200,000 potential victims in this country alone have been targeted through the fraud website, iSpoof. At one stage, almost twenty people every minute were being contacted by scammers, hiding behind false identities, posing as representatives of banks including Barclays, Santander, HSBC, Lloyds, Halifax, First Direct, Natwest, Nationwide and TSB. Victims are believed to have lost tens of millions of pounds while those behind the site earned almost £3.2 million in one twenty-month period.

iSpoof allowed users, who paid for the service in Bitcoin, to disguise their phone number so it appeared they were calling from a trusted source. This process is known as ‘spoofing’. Criminals attempt to trick people into handing over money or providing sensitive information, such as one-time pass codes to bank accounts. The average loss from those who reported being targeted is believed to be £10,000. In the 12 months until August 2022 around 10 million fraudulent calls were made globally via iSpoof, with around 3.5 million of those made in the UK. Losses reported to Action Fraud as a result of the calls and texts via iSpoof is around £48 million. Because fraud is vastly under-reported, the full amount is believed to be much higher.

Report fraud or cybercrime to Action Fraud using the online reporting tool at www.actionfraud.police.uk. You can also report to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040, Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm.

Tips on preventing cybercrime:

• Keep your software updated.

• Enable your system firewall.

• Use different/strong passwords.

• Use two factor authentication on your online services.

• Monitor your children’s online activities.

• Shop only from secure and well-known websites.

• Activate your email’s anti-spam blocking feature.

MARCH PATIO CENTRE CAN HELP YOU BUILD A BETTER GARDEN

March Patio Centre is situated at Knights End Road, March, just past the crematorium. Paul and Mark Constable have been running the family business for more than twenty years. The company has a large display area which shows a selection of twelve different slab layout designs in porcelain and Indian Sandstone. It manufactures its own concrete slabs at the premises with many different colours and sizes to choose from.

It also sells sand, cement, hardcore and grouting compounds to enable you to complete your patio and offers a delivery service free to the March area with a small charge if further afield. It is open weekdays from 8.30am until 5pm and on Saturdays until 1pm so please come and have a chat with Paul about your requirements.

Mark offers a full garden design service and will visit you to discuss various options, according to your budget, to give you the garden you desire. This includes patios, decking, turfing, fencing and planting up. Together with his experienced team, Mark will carry out the garden transformation efficiently and professionally.

If you are interested, please ring on 0786 086 3622 or email: mark@marchpatiocentre.co.uk

What You Need To Know About Redundancy Pay: Part One

With the cost-of-living crisis still being felt by businesses and individuals alike, the risk of job loss is something which is concerning many at the moment.

For those who may be worried their employer is struggling and that they face redundancy, it may be helpful to have some knowledge of your position if those worries become a reality.

Redundancy pay

Employees who are made redundant and who have at least two years’ continuous service are entitled to a Statutory Redundancy Payment which is calculated based on the employee’s age, length of service and weekly pay.

A week’s pay is currently capped at £571 so if you earn more than that, the excess is ignored. There is also a twenty-year service cap and so, putting these caps together, the maximum payment is £17,130. These caps increase each year and so from April 6th, 2023 payments are likely to increase (the new amounts were expected to be announced in March 2023).

If you want to check how much your statutory redundancy pay should be, there is a handy calculator on the gov.uk website (see Calculate your statutory redundancy pay – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Some employees might also have a right to enhanced or additional redundancy pay under their employment contract. It is not overly common these days but it is worth checking your contract and staff policies just in case.

Notice pay

The employee will also be entitled to a minimum amount of notice. The amount of notice they get depends on the terms of their employment contract. However, there is a statutory minimum notice period which applies to all employees which is one week’s notice in the first two years of employment, and an additional week for each full year of service after that. This is capped at twelve weeks’ notice in total. Some employees might have a longer notice period than this in their employment contracts and so, again, it is worth checking your employment terms or contract.

Other payments

When someone’s employment ends, they might also be entitled to other payments like pay in lieu of any holiday they have accrued but not taken. Bonus or commission payments, overtime and outstanding wages may also still be owed. These all have to be paid.

Next month we will advise you on what you need to do if your employer can’t pay.

Whether you are saving for a specific goal, or just to create a nest egg for the future, thinking of retiring or you simply want your money to work as hard as you do, we are here to advise you through the different stages of your life.

Our aim is to educate our clients when it comes to their financial situation and make things easier for them. This is why we will always explain the advice in plain language with no jargon.

We have a strong belief in reviewing your circumstances to help meet any changing needs. We have regular meetings with our clients so that we can discuss and explain performance, tax implications and make any changes as and when required.

“I understand that the subject of financial planning can have the potential to be daunting and confusing, which is why no matter who you come into contact with at Mayflower, we ensure that all our clients are dealt with in a respectful, confidential, and compassionate manner”.

Ashlie Barnard, Director

Matters COMMUNITY

ST GEORGE’S FESTIVAL FUN

A packed programme of free events will be laid on in March this month for the first-of-its-kind St George’s Festival. After a series of events throughout the month, the festival will culminate on Sunday, April 23rd, with a 10am to 4pm event open-to-all in and around March Library in City Road.

The day will kick off with a ‘dragon march’ where the dragon, created from scales made at community events with artists Cary and Ricki Outis, will parade from the bandstand in West End Park through the park and back to the library mound. Attractions will also include an open-air arts and crafts market, specialist food stalls and live entertainment, including Newmarket Samba and March Brass Band, circus skills, falconry display, mini golf and a static scooter club display in West End Park.

GRANTS OF UP TO £75,000 ON OFFER TO BUSINESSES

Businesses in Fenland will have the chance to access grants of between £5000 and £75,000 to grow and increase employment opportunities in the district. Any business that is based in or operates out of Fenland can apply for funding. It can be used for a broad range of capital and revenue projects to cover up to eighty percent of project costs. Businesses must demonstrate their proposal will deliver in at least two of the following areas: Improve competitiveness; enable growth; enhance productivity; create sustainable jobs; and safeguard any jobs at risk of redundancy within the next six months.

To reflect Fenland District Council's economic priorities, the programme will prioritise businesses with significant operations in or supplying:

• agri-food, for example food production, food processing, food packaging, food security, horticulture and food technology

• specialist manufacturing, electronics and advanced and precision engineering.

For more information visit www.fenlandforbusiness. co.uk/article/17231/Investment-in-Business-Programme Or the Fenland District Council website: https:// www.fenland.gov.uk/article/17233/Investment-inBusiness-Programme

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 Email: editor.march@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

CALENDAR GIRLS BRAVE THE COLD FOR PHOTO SHOOT

In the spirit of the original Calendar Girls, the ladies of MADAOS bared all on a pretty chilly March day to produce a nude calendar to raise funds for Blood Cancer UK.

They are pictured in various tasteful poses, reflecting the story of ‘Calendar Girls the Musical’ which MADAOS will perform at March Community Centre, Station Road on the evenings of Wednesday, April 5th to Saturday, April 8th, with a matinee on the Saturday. The calendars will be on sale at the performances and afterwards and there will also be the opportunity to donate to Blood Cancer UK.

The show, with music by Gary Barlow, tells of how a group of WI members embark on a controversial scheme to raise money for a settee in the family room at Skipton General Hospital, in memory of one of their husbands, and end up doing much more! Tickets cost £14 and are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/madaos

DISCOVERING MARCH COMPETITION WINNERS

The winners of the recent competition to win two sets of family tickets to the forthcoming East Anglian Game & Country Fair on April 22nd and 23rd are Stella Snow and Linda Richardson

The duo won entry to the event at the Euston Estate after successfully stating that it is the home of the 12th Duke of Grafton.

Both winners were delighted with winning, with Stella adding: “I would like to compliment you on the Discovering March magazine. It really adds so much to this charming riverside market town, to be able to know what is going on locally.”

GET READY FOR THE SUMMER HEAT

by making your conservatory a more useable room

The SupaLite roof uses a lightweight, aluminium frame, 150mm of humidity-proof insulation, a waterproof membrane and sturdy tiles to create a resilient conservatory that can withstand any weather! Producing a compliant product that is compatible with all roof styles. All ceilings are vaulted and finished with plaster with added LED lighting.

wartime marriage Double

By Peter Wright

Edward Harley was born at March in 1883. He married Rosetta Chapman, who was born at Warboys, in 1886. They had four children; Edward born late in 1912, Dora born in early 1914, Margaret Rosetta born in early 1921 and Cynthia born spring 1922.

Edward (Snr) was a glazier, painter and decorator living at 29 Peas Hill, March. During WWII, Margaret and Cynthia both served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. They met their future husbands during their service careers. Twenty-one-year-old Margaret had met twenty-four-year-old Leading Aircraftsman John (Jack) Allenby in the RAF and twenty-year-old Cynthia had met twenty-threeyear-old Private Annan Whyte of The Royal Scots when he was stationed at Eastwood House in March.

These two younger daughters enjoyed a double wedding ceremony at St Mary's Church, March on June 20th, 1942, which was conducted by Rev G Morrant. Both grooms wore their military uniforms for the ceremony.

After the war, Jack and Margaret settled in Marske-by-the-Sea in North Yorkshire, his home town. Initially he was a baker but settled into a long career in the steel industry. Annan and Cynthia moved to his home town of Edinburgh where he was a technical representative in the printing industry, moving subsequently to Letchworth, Worcester and Taunton. Both couples had two children.

Naturally, the couples would return to March to visit their relations and on the occasion of their Ruby wedding anniversary, they returned together

to pose at the doorway to St Mary's church in a recreation of their wedding photographs. On Saturday, June 19th they enjoyed a dinner party at The Griffin Hotel and on their anniversary day, a family party was held at 145A Wisbech Road, March, the home of their elder sister Dora Larham, who had been matron of honour for Margaret at the wedding.

Both sisters enjoyed long lives; Margaret Rosetta died at Redcar, Yorkshire in 2012 aged ninety-one and Cynthia died at Taunton in 2016 aged ninety-four.

March Museum wishes to thank Dawn Denton for additional research.

Photographs: Jack Allenby with Margaret and Annan Whyte with Cynthia. Both photographs were published on the front page of The Cambs Times of 25th June, 1982

on behalf of March & District Museum

a warm welcome awaits you at THE BLACK ROCK GRILL & SMOKEHOUSE

AMarch

The Black Rock Grill & Smokehouse replaces the current restaurant at the town’s popular Three Lions Sports Bar in High Street.

The Black Rock Grill will feature a range of hand-cut premium steaks served on a hot black rock plus gammon, lamb, duck and chicken alternatives served with beer battered onion rings, homemade coleslaw, vine tomatoes and a choice of potato dishes, together with an option of a surf & turf mix.

While The Smokehouse offers culinary favourites including BBQ pork ribs, a chicken & rib combo, a variety of burgers – including a veggie option – chicken fajitas and fisherman’s salmon.

Owner Dan Smethurst, who also runs Route 47 American Steakhouse and Grill at Thorney Toll and previously had Shooters

American Diner in Nene Parade, March, said: “We have decided to give the restaurant a total rebrand with a new menu and image. Our previous restaurant has just not worked and so it was time for something new. “We will offer customers something different. For example, they will be able to select a part cooked steak and then have it

finished off on the stone in front of them. The Black Rock Grill & Smokehouse is a new concept. We have invested a lot into it to create a new atmosphere and it will feature new pictures, tables and music.”

The Three Lions Sports Bar opened last March with TVs showing different sports in a setting bedecked with sport memorabilia.

Dan added: “The Sports Bar has worked well. We have a lot of loyal customers and it really looks after itself. We have a different theme each day and have pool and darts teams, quizzes and music nights including karaoke.

“People will continue to use the main entrance with The Black Rock Grill & Smokehouse being located on the left and the Sports Bar continuing on the right hand side. We are all really hopeful that the rebrand will prove popular with people.”

The restaurant was due to close after Mother’s Day on March 19th before reopening on March 22nd. The venue – which until 2020 was known as the Cock Inn before a short spell as Rigby’s – also boasts a large beer garden and car park and is designed to appeal to customers of all ages.

Dan said the venue will be open for breakfast between 10am and noon and will offer food until 8pm or 9pm each evening with a new lunchtime menu also being unveiled.

restaurant has undergone an exciting rebrand to offer a great new selection of mouth-watering meals.

BREAKFAST

SERVED FROM 10AM – NOON

CLASSIC FULL ENGLISH

2 sausages, bacon, fried egg, hash brown, mushrooms, tomato, baked beans & a fried slice

LARGE FULL ENGLISH

3 sausages, 2 bacon, 2 fried eggs, 2 hash browns, mushrooms, tomato, baked beans & a fried slice

VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST

2 vegetarian sausages, 2 fried eggs, hash brown, mushrooms, tomato, baked beans & a fried slice

KIDS BREAKFAST

Sausage, bacon, fried egg, hash brown & baked beans

AMERICAN PANCAKES

Topped with bacon & maple syrup

AMERICAN WAFFLES

Topped with bacon & maple syrup

£7.95

£9.95

THE SMOKEHOUSE

THE SMOKEHOUSE BBQ PORK RIBS £18.95

Served with homemade chips, beer-battered onion rings, pickles & homemade coleslaw

THE SMOKEHOUSE CHICKEN & RIB COMBO £19.95

Grilled or southern fried chicken breast with BBQ pork ribs. Served with homemade chips, beer-battered onion rings, pickles & homemade coleslaw

THE SMOKEHOUSE BURGER £14.95

8oz beef burger topped with cheese & bacon on a bed of tomato, lettuce & mayo. Served with homemade chips, beer-battered onion rings, pickles & homemade coleslaw

THE SMOKEHOUSE CHICKEN BURGER £14.95

Southern fried chicken burger topped with cheese & bacon on a bed of tomato, lettuce & mayo. Served with homemade chips, beer-battered onion rings, pickles & homemade coleslaw

THE SMOKEHOUSE VEGGIE BURGER £13.95

cheese. Served with homemade chips, beer-battered onion rings, pickles & homemade coleslaw

THE SMOKEHOUSE BEEF SHORT RIBS £17.95

Slow-cooked beef short ribs served on our creamy mashed potato with fried buttered green beans & our red wine beef gravy

THE SMOKEHOUSE HOTDOG £13.95

American hot dog topped with our pulled pork. Served with homemade chips, beer-battered onion rings, pickles & homemade coleslaw

THE SMOKEHOUSE HUNTERS CHICKEN £15.95

Succulent chicken breast wrapped in bacon and smothered with homemade BBQ sauce & cheese. Served with homemade chips, beer-battered onion rings & homemade coleslaw

FISHERMAN’S SALMON £16.95

Served with your choice of potato & fried buttered green beans

FISHERMAN’S SCAMPI £11.95

A bowl of scampi served with homemade chips, mushy peas & tartar sauce.

THE SMOKEHOUSE THREE BEAN CHILLI £11.95

Served with rice or homemade chips, tortilla chips, cheese & sour cream

THE SMOKEHOUSE CHICKEN FAJITAS £17.95

Mixed with bell peppers, red onions & our smokehouse rub. Served with tortillas, smokey BBQ rice, cheese, sour cream, guacamole & salsa

THE SMOKEHOUSE STEAK FAJITAS £19.95

Mixed with bell peppers, red onions & our smokehouse rub. Served with tortillas, smokey BBQ rice, cheese, sour cream, guacamole & salsa

THE SMOKEHOUSE MUSHROOM FAJITAS £15.95

Mixed with bell peppers, red onions & our smokehouse rub. Served with tortillas, smokey BBQ rice, cheese, sour cream, guacamole & salsa

KIDS’ MENU

LUNCHTIME SPECIALS

SERVED FROM NOON – 3.00PM

ALL £7.95

FRESH WARM BAGUETTE SERVED WITH HOMEMADE CHIPS

POTATO SERVED WITH A SALAD GARNISH

TO START

BBQ CHICKEN WINGS

A bowl of chicken wings smothered in BBQ sauce

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

BBQ PORK RIBS

A half rack of pork ribs smothered in BBQ sauce BUFFALO PORK RIBS

Garlic bread topped with melted cheese WHITEBAIT

A bowl of whitebait served with tartar sauce

A bowl of mozzarella sticks served with a sweet chilli dip MAC & CHEESE BITES

A bowl of mac & cheese bites served with a sweet chilli dip

CHICKEN STRIPS

Southern fried chicken strips served with a BBQ dip

A bowl of southern fried shrimp served with a sweet chilli dip

BEEF BRISKET SLIDERS

Three BBQ beef brisket sliders served on bed of homemade coleslaw with pickles

A bowl of slow cooked BBQ beans with pulled pork ends NACHOS

Nachos topped with salsa, cheese, guacamole & sour cream

PULLED PORK NACHOS

Nachos topped with pulled pork, salsa, cheese, guacamole & sour cream

The Smokehouse Platter

SIDES

TOASTED PANINI SERVED WITH HOMEMADE CHIPS

Cheese & Tomato

• Tuna Melt • Ham & Cheese V

Mozzarella & Sun-Dried Tomato

• Beef Brisket & Horseradish V

SALAD BOWL SERVED WITH OUR HOMEMADE DRESSING

Tuna Ham

Chicken

Beef Brisket

Mozzarella & Sun-Dried Tomato

FRESH ICE CREAM MILKSHAKES

£3.95

ASK YOUR SERVER FOR TODAY’S FLAVOURS

104 High Street March PE15 9LP Telephone 01354 654159

BLACK ROCK GRILL

HAND CUT PREMIUM STEAKS SERVED ON OUR HOT BLACK ROCK

SERVED WITH BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS, HOMEMADE COLESLAW, VINE TOMATOES, COWBOY BUTTER AND YOUR CHOICE OF POTATO...

HOMEMADE CHIPS, SKIN-ON FRIES, SWEET POTATO FRIES, CURLY FRIES, JACKET POTATO OR MASHED POTATO

FILLET STEAK £24.95

SIRLOIN STEAK £19.95

RIB-EYE STEAK £22.95

GAMMON STEAK £18.95

LAMB RUMP STEAK £19.95

MAKE IT A SURF & TURF WITH A BOWL OF SCAMPI OR FLAMING SHRIMP FOR £5.00

DUCK BREAST £19.95

MARINATED BUTTERFLY £15.95 CHICKEN BREAST

CYPRIOT HALLOUMI £15.95 CHEESE V

ADD A HOMEMADE PEPPERCORN, BLUE CHEESE OR JACK DANIELS SAUCE FOR YOUR STEAK FOR £3.00

THE SMOKEHOUSE AMERICAN WAFFLES

Served with ice cream

CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE

Served with ice cream & chocolate sauce

APPLE CRUMBLE

Served with ice cream or custard

TREACLE SPONGE

Served with ice cream or custard

CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIE

Served with ice cream or custard

LEMON TART

Served with ice cream

THE SMOKEHOUSE ICE CREAM MOUNTAIN

£6.95

Topped with Maltesers, Smarties, chocolate buttons & chocolate sauce

Microwave energy is widely used in a number of medical fields to elevate tissue temperatures and create precise, localised cell destruction.

Infected tissue can exist several millimetres below the surface and can often be difficult to treat using traditional methods, resulting in either untreated tissue or significant damage.

Swift delivers a precise, highly controlled energy dose. As microwaves travel into the tissue, water molecules begin colliding and creating localised heat energy – quickly destroying all infected tissue within a predetermined depth.

In just seconds the treatment is complete, leaving the body to absorb and replace the treated tissue.

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Productions Ltd is a March success story, but is one many local people may not have heard of.

The company has evolved from a small business operating from above a garage in Barnet, North London in 1974 to one of the UK’s largest suppliers of bespoke embroidered, woven, metal pin and hand wire badges.

After relocating to Outwell in 1986 and then to March five years ago, the Company invested in machinery including two multi-head embroidery machines, enabling it to offer a fantastic range of embroidered clothing, complimenting it’s already well-established in-house printing services producing stickers, pennants, promotional banners, mugs, mouse mats, stationery and other promotional products and merchandise. The company has recently purchased new premises at Unit 9, Platinum Business Park, 59 Thorby Avenue, March.

Louise Larkins, who runs the business with husband Paul, the son of the company’s founder Tony Larkins, said: “We are your one-stop-shop for personalisation, whether it is providing branded workwear, schoolwear, name and numbers to football shirts, hen/stag t-shirts or promotional mugs, business cards or leaflets, give us a call or drop us an email with your requirement.

“We are probably a bit of a secret in March but our clients include large organisations and businesses, schools, football clubs, charities and numerous trades from all over the country.”

Call TL Productions on (01354) 699790

Email: enquiries@tlproductions.co.uk tlproductions.co.uk

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We understand that when it comes to paying money in advance for something such as travel, it’s so important that your money is properly protected. That’s why we are proud to be members of Protected Trust Services (PTS) who provide some of the best financial protection in the UK, giving us and our customers the confidence that their holiday money is fully protected.

What is Protected Trust Services?

PTS is a company that provides financial protection through an independent trust account and bespoke technology to protect your monies. This means, every time you book a holiday with us, your money only goes towards the arrangement of your holiday. It will be used to pay the suppliers, book the tickets, and will never be used for anything irrelevant to your booking. You can also call us at any time, ask where your money is, and we can give you an exact answer.

Being part of PTS, we take great pride in being able to offer the best and most trustworthy protection in travel. We can guarantee that when you book with us, you’ll receive the financial protection you deserve. Contact us today for a quote, we aim to beat any online or high street price.

For peace of mind, and to book your holiday with confidence, choose Holiday With Us.

We protect your money with Protected Trust Services. This means that all your hard earned money goes into a separate trust account and is only used for your booking.

Now just sit back & look forward to your trip with peace of mind

Voter ID: A summary

On Thursday 4 May 2023, local elections are taking place across 230 councils in England.

At these elections, you will need to bring photo ID to be able to vote at a polling station. A wide range of photo ID will be accepted, including passports, driving licences and cards with a PASS Mark.

If you don’t have an accepted form of photo ID, you can apply for a free voter ID document known as a Voter Authority Certificate. Visit fenland.gov.uk/voterID, call 01354 654321, or scan the QR code above to find out more, including:

• The full list of accepted forms of photo ID

• How to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (if you need one)

• What will happen at the polling station

Alternatively visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID

Have you moved home recently?

Have you registered to vote at your new address?

When you move you do not automatically get registered at your new address, even if you are paying Council Tax.

Registering to vote is easy:

1. Go to gov.uk/register-to-vote

2. Fill in your name, address, date of birth and a few other details. You will also need your national insurance number.

gov.uk/ register-to-vote

3. Look out for confirmation from local electoral registration staff to say you are registered.

If you don't have access to the internet, you can contact the Electoral Registration Team who will help you to register. Email elections@fenland.gov.uk or call 01354 654321.

You are required to register by law and need to register to be able to vote and have a say on who represents you. Also, Credit Reference Agencies use the register to confirm where someone lives when they apply for credit.

fenland.gov.uk/elections

Professional Animal Care to Suit You

As a nation of animal lovers, we are more than happy to care for our four-legged friends, be it feeding, exercising, or maintaining their health and wellbeing. But what about animal physiotherapy? There’s a very talented young lady in South Lincolnshire establishing herself in this very niche field.

Carlie Wood BSc, Dip.A.Physio, IAAT, offers her services as a mobile therapist, so that sessions can be carried out in the comfort of your pet’s home, thus helping to reduce the stress your pet may feel. Carlie qualified in January 2020 and has been expanding her business and developing her knowledge ever since. As a member of the prestigious International Association of Animal Therapists, as well as being on the AHPR (Animal Health Professions’ Register), she can ensure that high standards are continuously maintained.

Carlie has over seventeen years’ experience in animal handling, welfare, behaviour, and rehabilitation, as she has worked with animals throughout her professional life. Services offered include the use of a variety of machines, massage, stretching, and a range of exercise techniques. With these methods (and working alongside the veterinarian), Carlie can rehabilitate conditions such as hip/elbow dysplasia, ruptured cruciate ligaments, IVDD and patella luxation, and degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis. Laser therapy is now available to help treat muscular issues, bone fractures, open wounds, orthopaedic and neurological conditions.

Carlie is fully insured, canine and human first-aid trained, and, due to expanding, she now has further availability, and can be flexible in arranging a time to suit you. Sessions include initial assessment, treatment, and home exercises, so that your pet can have the best chance of recovery.

Animal Rehabilitation and Fitness

● Fully qualified and insured Veterinary Physiotherapist, associated with IAAT and AHPR

Animal Rehabilitation and Fitness

Animal Rehabilitation and Fitness

● Range of treatments, including laser therapy and massage

● Treating and maintaining conditions such as osteoarthritis, canine cruciate rupture, hip, elbow dysplasia and certain spinal conditions such as IVDD.

● Aiming to increase muscle and joint health, improve mobility, reduce pain and increase fitness

● Liaison with veterinarians ensuring the best care for your pet

Carlie Wood BSc(Hons) FdSc

Carlie Wood BSc(Hons) FdSc

07738 682 080

Animal Physiotherapist

Animal Physiotherapist 07738 682 080

07738 682 080 Carlie@vieranimalphysiotherapy.co.uk

A packed programme of free activities and events throughout April!

Monday 3rd April - AM and PM sessions

March Community Centre

Dragon themed robotics*, grow your own nature reserve* and St George and the Friendly Chinese Dragon*

Saturday 15th April - AM and PM sessions

March Community Centre

Coat of Arms Making*, Dragon Beatz*, Dragon Scale Screen Printing+

Saturday 22nd April - 10am to 4pm

March Community Centre

Dragon Scale Screen Printing+ and Hawkins High School Reunion, class of 1986Experience with live music, food and creative activities. “Go Tigers” (Drop-In)

Sunday 23rd April - 10am to 4pm

Library and grounds

Open air arts and crafts market, food and live entertainment, storytelling, chalk drawing, animation, children’s activities, poetry reading and much more! Kicking off with a ‘Dragon March’ from the Band Stand from 10am through West End Park to the library mound.

*Pre-booking is required for Cambridgeshire Skills sessions on these dates to book please visit www.cambsals.co.uk or call 01353 613013

+Pre-booking is required for Creative People and Places Screen Printing to book please visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/567944726967

To find out more about what’s on, visit www.facebook.com/fenlandevents or scan the QR code

INTERNET SECURITY TIPS

We are rapidly approaching the summer months, meaning that many of you will be doing a lot of online bookings for days out and holidays. Here are some top tips on how to keep safe whilst online.

Set a serious password. Coming up with a good password that’s easy to remember as well as strong can be a challenge. The best passwords are made up of phrases, upper and lower case characters and punctuation. For example, “iloveShopping4shoes!” or “iwantaCheesesandwich4lunch!” would work really well (well not now obviously I’ve just told all the other readers). Use the £ symbol – it is the UK’s secret weapon as only UK keyboards have it on them!

Split your email addresses

For added security, I would suggest having multiple email addresses for at home – two at a minimum –one for all the social media sites you use (Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat etc) and one for the websites which contain financial information, i.e. shopping and banking. This means that should your social email address get hacked, it won’t be quite as catastrophic as the shopping/banking one. A lot of companies give free email addresses out – Microsoft, Google and Yahoo to name just three.

Use a credit card

Avoid using a debit card online. A credit card provides a lot more financial protection online than a debit card does.

Update, Update, Update

Make sure that you keep your PC or Mac up to date with the latest updates from Microsoft and Apple.

Don’t Trust your Anti-Virus Software

A very odd thing to say I know but hear me out. You can spend £60 a year on something like Norton or McAfee and they may give you a warm fuzzy feeling that you are safe, but you are not! They are making you as safe as they can and for the most part do a really good job of killing viruses and improving your firewall. They do, however, have two major flaws, the first being they are only as good as their last update and the second being that warm fuzzy feeling of feeling safe. The internet is full of fraudsters and hackers wanting to gain access to our bank accounts, and what anti-virus software cannot do is to prevent us, the users, from providing them with our easy-to-guess passwords and installing free programs from unknown websites that can actually get around any firewalls that are installed.

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PHILIP AT DIAMOND BYTE

WHAT’S COMING UP IN APRIL & MAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY: LUNCHES

Served from 12 noon to 2pm

EVERY THURSDAY: PUB QUIZ NIGHT

7.30pm start, FREE entry, all welcome

FRIDAY 31ST MARCH

GIN TASTING EVENING WITH FEN SPIRIT

A chance to sample different flavoured gins and tonics with a talk on the history of gin. Includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival and canapes. £20 members, £22 non-members

EASTER SATURDAY: 8TH APRIL

EASTER DANCE & EGG HUNT

With entertainment from Richard Peters £5 members, £6 non-members

SUNDAY 16TH APRIL: SUNDAY CARVERY

With choice of desserts, tea and coffee £16pp – booking essential

CORONATION EVENTS:

SATURDAY 6TH MAY CORONATION DAY

With entertainment from Louisa Nixon

We will be showing the Coronation during the day with a dance and buffet during the evening. Everyone attending receives a commemorative gift bag. Members £10, non-members £12

SUNDAY 7TH MAY

CORONATION

AFTERNOON TEA

Followed by music from Dale Diamond Members £10, non-members £12

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE CLUB NOW!

For more information contact the Club on 01354 653150 or go to the Club Facebook page and just search for March Con Club. If you like the page you will get all the updates for what’s going on.

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

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

Did You Know...

The club has two snooker tables, a pool table, a FREE jukebox, plus lots of events for members. We also have a six-rink bowls green.

Why not come along and enjoy yourself?

ON-SCREEN APRIL ADVENTURES

Step into the world of adventure and fantasy on April 3rd with Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

A charming thief (Chris Pine) and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run foul of the wrong people, what will their fate be?

One for all the family is The Super Mario Bros. Movie playing its way to our screens on April 7th. Italian American plumber brothers Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) find themselves transported by a warp pipe into a different dimension, with Mario transported to the Mushroom Kingdom and Luigi into the domain of the evil warlord Bowser. Mario teams up with the kingdom's monarch, Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), as well as Toad (KeeganMichael Key) to rescue Luigi, as Bowser sets in motion his plans to conquer the world.

Toddler Time at The Light!

Join us for some interactive fun at our toddlercentred screenings, designed exclusively for pre-school children and their parents or carers. Audience participation is encouraged, and with tickets priced from just £3 for children (parent/ carer free) – what’s not to love?! Babies and older children are welcome at these screenings.

Event Cinema

Royal Ballet: Founder choreographer Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella celebrates its 75th anniversary on April 12th. The ballet’s opening night in 1948, featuring Moira Shearer and Michael Somes in

the lead roles, was received rapturously. After more than a decade away from the Royal Opera House stage, Ashton’s timeless reworking of Charles Perrault’s famous rags-to-riches story returns, showcasing the choreographer’s deft musicality and the beauty of Prokofiev’s transcendent score.

NT live: Olivier award-winner Dominic Cooke (Follies) directs C P Taylor’s timely tale of Good airing on April 20th. David Tennant makes a muchanticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays. As the world faces the Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences.

Royal Opera: Director Antonio Pappano conducts a truly international cast in David McVicar’s timeless production of The Marriage of Figaro on April 27th. Servants Figaro and Susanna are filled with excitement on their wedding day, but there’s a hitch: their employer, Count Almaviva, has dishonourable intentions of his own towards the bride-to-be. With more twists than a page boy’s stockings, the story of Mozart’s comic opera will surprise and delight you at every turn, all unfolding over the course of one crazy, topsy-turvy day in the Almaviva household.

We are also hosting an Easter market on April 8th 12-4pm, come and support local business!

More blockbuster films coming your way including Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny, and The Flash. Book your tickets and find out more by heading over to wisbech.thelight.co.uk

NT Live: Good

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Royal Opera: The Marriage of Figaro

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SUNDAY 2nd APRIL

CHARITY QUIZ

Registration 2.45pm

£2.50 per person

Maximum of 6 per team

MONDAY 10th APRIL

EASTER BINGO

Members only – eyes down 7.30pm

SATURDAY 8th APRIL KIDS EASTER PARTY

1pm-4pm, £3 per child

SATURDAY 8th APRIL

LIVE BAND:

BRIGHTWIRE

£5 members, £8 non-members

FRIDAY 28th APRIL A NIGHT WITH THE BOYS:

GARY BARLOW

MICHAEL BUBLÉ & RONAN KEATING

TRIBUTE ACTS

£9 Members, £11 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 Facebook: @marchunitedservices

GER PRESENTSSports & Social Club

Easter Weekend Easter Weekend

Good Friday 7th: Fish or Scampi and Chips lunch; Open Mic in the evening

Easter Saturday 8th: Bingo

Easter Sunday 9th: Roast Dinner

Easter Monday 10th: Beer Special

friday 21st april

quiz time

THE ROOKSWOOD CLUB

Please enquire in club for event times & prices

sunday 23rd april

st george’s day

pie ‘n’ mash

saturday 29th april

bank holiday disco

function rooms available to hire for parties, weddings, anniversaries, christenings and wakes

regular Quiz & Bingo Nights, open mic nights

Discos, Karaoke and Music Entertainment Evenings

enjoy our outside seating area in a south-facing garden

opening hours: tues 7-10.30pm thurs 7-10.30pm fri 6.30-11pm sat 12-11pm sun 12-8pm

members only club: For more information or a new membership form please call in and see us

27 west end, march pe15 8dp 01354 652233

Solo Club: For people who have lost partners through bereavement. Come along and join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month; midday at Hot Pots Cafe – The Cricket Club, Burrowmoor Road, March PE15 9RS. Membership £5/year. For more details contact 01354 656181 or 01354 654169.

Lunch & Film Club: Meets on the first Thursday of each month in March Town Hall. Lunch is served at midday followed by the film. £15 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.There is a meeting at the Rookswood Club on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7pm to discuss the nature reserve management and events. All are welcome (please check Facebook for any last minute changes to venue). Please call Hayley on 07962 337988 for more information.

March Yoga Club: Meets at March Community Centre on Tuesdays 4.30pm-5.45pm 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 10.30am-12.30pm at the Braza Club, Elm Road, March. This is a friendly group and everyone is welcome. £1 per session so pop along for a free taster and check us out. Please contact Wendy Summerlin on 01354 661997 for more details.

The Other Art Group: Meets every Thursday afternoon 2-4pm at March Library. Membership fee is £30 for 12 weeks paid quarterly. For details contact March Library on 03450 455225 and your details will be forwarded to them.

March U3A: For people in their third age; retired or not in full time employment. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Braza Club, Elm Road, March at 2pm. There 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 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.

March Raceway: One of the oldest 1/12 radio control car oval clubs in the UK. Our members range from 8 to 75 years old so all are welcome! Race every Friday at Longhill Road Social Club, Longhill Road, March PE15 0PR (at the prison). Doors open 6.30pm. For fixtures and further information visit marchraceway.weebly.com or find us on Facebook.

March Jive Club: At The Braza Club, Elm Road, March PE15 8NZ. Meets every Wednesday night 7.30-10.30pm with 1:1 personal tuition available. Every 3rd Friday 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 as a group of semi or fully retired gentlemen; 10am for a cuppa and a chat and then at 10.30am we have a guest speaker for approx 45 mins covering a wide range of topics. To find out more please contact Dr Allan J Whyte (Club Secretary) on 07979 887110 or pop in.

March 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 5.30-7pm for swim training at the George Campbell Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome. £4 per person. Please contact Martyn on 01354 460000.

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. Call 01354 652029 or visit www.marchtowncricket.com

Wimblington Village Choir: Meets Monday evenings, 7-9pm in Parish Hall, Addison Road, Wimblington. All voices welcome. Learn great arrangements of songs from the ‘50s onwards, and perform at local events. Taster night free, then £3 weekly. For more information contact Chris: 07831 835358, Maureen 07988 982200 or email: wimblingtonchoir@hennen.co.uk

March Brass 2000: Your local brass band - we rehearse at St Peter's Church in March every Monday evening, from 7pm. We are a family-orientated band and enjoy performing at a variety of venues. If you can play a brass instrument please come along and meet the band on a Monday night; you would be most welcome. For more information please contact Secretary Anita Mackie on marchbrass2000@gmail.com

Intrigue Circle of Light Clairvoyance Evenings: Every Monday; starts 7pm for 7.30pm at The Braza Club, Elm Road, March PE15 8NZ. £4/person. Please call 01354 655093 for information.

Has your teddy lost their mojo?

Has your teddy lost their mojo?

If they are less than 40 years old and in need of:

• A general clean-up

• Replacement eyes/nose/stuffing

• Limbs, ears or pad repair

• A new overcoat

Why not see if March Bearspot can bring their smile back?

Commercial Property Maintenance

Kitchens & Bathrooms

UPVC Windows & Doors

Dry Lining & Plastering

Remodels, Renovations & Extensions

Laminate/Hardwood

Flooring

Tiling/Painting/Decorating

07802430583

cambridgeshirerenovations@gmail.com

2023

A series of free interactive sessions to discuss life and the Christian faith in an informal, friendly environment

For all who are interested in exploring the Christian faith

You’re Invited to Alpha

19th April at 6:30pm

Centenary Baptist Church

High Street

March PE15 9LB

marchalpha2023@gmail.com

THE SEVEN STARS

Book Now For Easter!

venbrite Ltd is a new local family run business which has been set up as a sister company from Doorbrite Ltd. Offering cleaning services for ovens, AGAs, hobs, extractors, microwaves, BBQs (MaySeptember), fridges and freezers.

It has been launched by Marchbased David Howe who has eighteen years’ experience in the business, covering the Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas. Having always lived in March you may recognise him as he was previously employed locally but has now decided to make a change and venture out on his own.

David said: “The opportunity was there to be able to do something for myself and my family, to gain more of a work life balance, so I felt it was the right time to progress onto bigger and better things.”

Ovenbrite works to a high standard, using non-toxic products in your home that are safe for all.

Does your caravan need a little TLC?

CARAVANS BOUGHT FOR CASH

REPAIR

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

SERVICING

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.

INSURANCE

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

ACCESSORIES

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.

FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS WITH 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE