Discovering March issue 123, December 2023

Issue 123 / December 2023

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Welcome to your December issue...

D

ecember is a time for both reflection on what’s gone and anticipation for what’s round the corner of the new year.

We can think about what we’ve achieved in 2023; those places we’ve visited and new people who may have come into our lives; others who we’ll see no more, but whose memory will remain strong. I prefer to look forward, though, and my new year resolutions are already in the planning stage!

As the big day edges nearer, let’s hope that the Christmas lights in your area will bring much-needed cheer in what have sadly been, for many people elsewhere in the world, such traumatic times of late. Let us all hope that peace and reconciliation aren’t too far away in both Ukraine and the Middle East.

All the very best to you all for Christmas and for 2024 – good luck, but most importantly, good health!

Claire x

There is one strange sensation about getting older... life seems to speed up.

This year has been no exception as it doesn’t seem twelve months since I wrote this column as we approached Christmas 2022.

It has been another busy year for everyone at Discovering Magazines and I would like to take this opportunity to thank some people for their efforts throughout the year.

Firstly, to my colleagues on the magazine who, believe me, always work tirelessly to bring you the best possible publication each month.

Secondly, to the regular contributors who never fail to supply entertaining articles that I hope you all enjoy reading.

Next, our advertisers whose support enables us to bring you a free magazine each month. And finally, to you, our readers. If it wasn’t for you there would be no Discovering March.

So, on behalf of all the team on the magazine I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas. See you in 2024...

Andy

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Inside Highlights 6 ................. Local Markets 7 ............... Goddens: On The Move In 2024 8 ............... Community Matters 12-13 ....... Christmas Novelty Hunt: Win £50!

14 ............. Diamond Byte 16 ............... Safe Local Trades 29 ............ Vier Animal Physiotherapy 30-31 ..... Do You Have Cash In Your Attic?

32-33 .... The Spice Bank 34 ............. Vine Law 36 ............. Steve Barclay MP 38 ............. March Podiatry 47 ............. Slimming World Success Story 48 ............. Christmas Church Services 50 ........... Wild About March 52 ............. Bumper Christmas Quiz 54 ............. History With March Museum 58 ............. Local Clubs & Groups 60-61 ..... Business Directory

With thanks to Diamond Byte, Eileen Le Voi, Vine Law, Steve Barclay MP, March Podiatry, Joan Munns and Peter Wright.

Deadline details Copy deadline for the January issue is Wednesday, 6th December 2023.

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From fresh, seasonal produce, delicious home bakes, festive blooms, unique artisan goods, and good quality essentials, Fenland District Council’s markets in March, Chatteris and Whittlesey are well worth a visit in the holiday season – and all year round!

Local markets are not just a great place to shop either, they’re hubs of community spirit with fantastic traders who are passionate about their products.

March Market is open every Wednesday and Saturday with Fridays being the market days in Chatteris and Whittlesey.

So come along and support your local Market. See you there!

For more information on our markets, or if you’re interested in trading, visit our website at www.fenland.gov.uk/markets.

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STATION TEA PARTY MARKS TEN-YEAR MILESTONE An organisation which champions the railway line running through the Fens has marked the culmination of its ten-year anniversary celebration.

The Hereward Community Rail Partnership (CRP), which helps to promote and develop the Hereward Line and its five stations at Peterborough, Whittlesea, March, Manea and Ely, held an afternoon tea party at March Railway Station.

The event was an opportunity to look back on a decade of success delivering the Community Rail Development Strategy locally, helping communities to see how their local stations and railway can connect them to people, places and opportunities to flourish.

SAM SCORES A FAMOUS RACE WIN Former March Town Cricket Club player Sam Freedman and his father Anthony have won one of the World’s greatest horse races... the Melbourne Cup. Sam, who was the club’s overseas player in 2016, and his father trained their horse Without a Fight to victory in the £4.5 million race which is run at Flemington Park and is dubbed the ‘Race that stops a nation’.

During his stay in England, Sam helped March win the Whitings League Division 2 and also worked with Roger Varian, a Newmarket racehorse trainer.

As well as an afternoon tea with cakes and sandwiches, the celebratory event included the inaugural showing of the Hereward CRP’s latest video – ‘Travel along the Hereward Line – Enjoy a Journey of Discovery’, which can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWnqRNklGIY Guests also received a ten-year anniversary memento booklet, featuring a decade of CRP highlights, and were given a tour of March Station’s refurbished ticket office and waiting room, and the Friends of March Railway Station’s Community Rooms and model railway.

Photo: Friends of March Railway Station. From left: Dave Storey, Cllr Gary Christy, Max Mobius, Adrian Sutterby

REMEMBRANCE PARADE ATTRACTS THE CROWDS Hundreds of March residents of all ages gathered for the Remembrance Sunday Parade last month which was held in West End Park due to the ongoing town centre regeneration works.

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Don’t be fooled by cheap prices – cheap really doesn’t always mean cheerful. Have a read through the following buying guide to help you choose the right desktop or laptop PC and to hopefully avoid disappointment.

Windows 10 or 11?

This year I’d be making sure that I get one with Windows 11. With all of the patches and refinements Microsoft have done in the last year it’s really good now.

Processor – CPU As the ‘brains’ of your computer, the processor does influence performance, although the choice will depend on what you need to do. If you’re looking for a standard PC with the best combination of price and performance, buy a Core i3 or Ryzen 3. Intel Core i5 or i7 CPUs

and Ryzen 5 or 7 will be better for multitasking, multimedia tasks, high-end gaming, but are more expensive.

Storage – Hard Drive This is where all your data is stored.

Most people struggle to fill a 250GB Hard Drive with photos, programs and music since the average size of a photo or MP3s is about 4MB (you can store about 62,500 photos or MP3’s on a small 250GB Hard Drive). However, if you play around with video files 250GB will be hugely insufficient and you should look to one thousand GB (1TB) drives which can store about twenty-four hours of HD video. Warning: be very wary of buying a computer with LESS than 120Gb of storage space. Windows 10 and 11 have regular sizeable updates that you will have difficulty installing. In fact, Windows 11 insists on a minimum 64Gb of storage. We advise getting a PC with at least a 120GB Solid State Disk (SSD) – see our previous articles about SSDs.

Memory – RAM RAM is fast, temporary storage that Windows uses to load both itself and whatever it is you are doing at the time. If you are surfing the internet, you are using some RAM for Windows, a little more for the web browser, a little more for your anti-virus program, etc. 4GB is the bare minimum amount of RAM you should have in a PC, 8GB is ideal.

New or Refurbished?

We here at Diamond Byte sell both. Personally, I’m the kind of person who likes a bargain and would rather buy a faster older PC that was refurbished than a new one, but I also understand the want for something new and sparkly. Just make sure you buy your refurbished ones from someone that gives them a twelve-month guarantee and has installed a fresh copy of Windows and ALL the drivers.

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Buying online has never been easier and one of the most popular sites is Facebook Marketplace. But, sadly, the more popular the methods of buying and selling, the more appealing to the scammers. With the Christmas shopping season here, many of us are looking for a bargain – but how do you know if your seller is genuine? Here are some tips: • Don’t feel pressured into a quick sale. Look for local items so you can check them – and meet the seller – before you pay.

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• Fraudsters are very careful to take the time and effort to set up a fake sale – even for low value items. They may try and tempt buyers with items that are sold out or rare. It is better to pay a little more to a genuine seller than to lose your money.

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GOLDEN AGE CELEBRATES TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY Councillors and other key people involved in organising Golden Age events, which offer advice and support to the over-sixties, marked twenty years to the month since the events launched.

The Golden Age events have proven a popular part of the Fenland calendar and continue to go strong, with the next one planned at March Braza Club this month.

In November, twenty years on from the first Golden Age event in November 2003, people involved in running, building and maintaining the Fenland District Council events came to the council offices at Fenland Hall, March, for tea and cake.

The Golden Age events were founded by the late Cllr Mac Cotterell MBE and are now branded Mac’s Golden Age in his memory.

His widow Marjorie (Madge) said: “I’m so proud of the legacy Mac has left behind and the remarkable Golden Age events that have helped so many people over the years. He was a selfless man who was dedicated to the community, and he had so much respect and admiration for the Golden Age team.”

The Golden Age events continue to be a regular fixture in the Fenland diary. Designed for older people and their family, carers and friends, they are held in villages and towns around the district.

Numerous organisations have stands at the events, providing details of all the services and support they offer to older people. Information and advice can range from details of social activities to financial support, volunteering information to transport provision. Free tea, coffee and cake and other free gifts are available on the day.

The next Golden Age event is on Monday, December 4th, 10am-1pm, at March Braza Club, Elm Road, March, Cambridgeshire PE15 8NZ. Everyone is welcome. Just turn up.

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Collect up your pennies, finish up your letters; Santa Claus is coming to town!

Once again March Lions Club with the help of the Rotary Club of March are working together to take Santa on a tour of the streets of March.

All the money raised this year will support CAMSAR (Cambridgeshire Search and Rescue) which is a voluntary team available 24/7/365 to be called upon by the police to assist in searching for vulnerable missing people.

The group will also be collecting unopened tins or packets of food with long best before dates for donation to March Foodbank. Organisers say please have these donations ready in a bag for volunteers to collect.

The Santa Tour March dates are Thursday, December 7th: Cavalry Park from The Avenue end, Worsley Chase, Kelsey Way, Fleetwood Close, Cavalry Drive, Fairfax Way, Cavalry Drive, Suffolk Way, Bretton Avenue, Hunter’s Chase and Cavalry Drive up to Upwell Road mini roundabout.

Monday, December 11th: end of Shaftsbury Avenue, Creek Road, Foxglove Way, The Parks, Riverdown, Creek Road, St John’s Road and St John’s Chase.

Tuesday, December 12th: Elliott Road, Yarrow Close, Truman Avenue, Elliott Road, Peas Hill Road, Russell Avenue, Peyton Avenue, Russell Avenue, Norwood Road, Gresley Way, Southwell Close and Norwood Road finishing at Wisbech Road mini-roundabout.

Thursday, December 14th: Berryfield, Dagless Way then County Road, Norwalde Street, Robingoodfellows Lane, Acacia Grove, Ash Grove, Maple Grove, Burn Street, Regent Avenue, Hereward Street, Cromwell Road.

Monday, December 19th: Burrowmoor Road starting near the Police Station, Birchwood Avenue, Brewin Avenue, Cherrywood Avenue, Cherryholt Avenue, Ellingham Avenue, Gaul Road, Turnbull Road, Riverbank Close, Gaul Road and Oxbow Crescent.

Tuesday, December 20th: end of Stonecross Way, Eastwood Avenue, Upwell Road, Green Street, Asplin Avenue, Smith’s Drive, Papworth Avenue, Badgeney Road, Mallard Way and Badgeney Road finishing at the Co-Op. Each night will start at approximately 6pm and finish no later than 7.30pm.

If you miss Santa on tour, March Lions will also be collecting with the sleigh at Sainsbury’s on Saturday, December 9th and Tesco on Saturday, December 16th between 9am and 3pm.

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As the winter season sets in, it’s crucial to pay extra attention to your furry friend’s joint health.

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Firstly, maintain your dog’s exercise routine.

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Take shorter but more frequent walks to prevent stiffness. Indoor activities, such as sniffing and searching for kibble or creating obstacle courses, can help keep your dog active.

Provide them with a cozy bed to rest on, particularly after outdoor activities. Ensure they are wrapped up warm when out on a walk, to help protect their joints. A warm environment helps in preventing joint stiffness and discomfort.

Consider providing joint supplements or adjusting their diet to include foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can aid in reducing inflammation and promoting joint health.

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Consider animal physiotherapy as an integral part of joint care for your dog. Carried out by professionals, physiotherapy helps in relieving joint pain, improving mobility, and preventing further issues.

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hat happens to someone’s home when they die depends on a number of factors, including whether they were the sole owner or if it’s owned with someone else, if there’s a mortgage or had equity released from the property, or whether the property is held in trust.

The first thing to establish is who is going to be responsible for dealing with the property.

If there is a will, the executor should be named in it and they will be the person who has to deal with the property, as set out in the will. When there isn’t a will, there is a strict list of the people who should deal with the estate and this should be checked to make sure the right person is acting as the personal representative (PR).

If there is a surviving joint-owner, they will need to inform the Land Registry of the death of the co-owner, so that the title to the property can be updated.

The first step the executor or PR should take is to ensure that the property is secure (which may include gathering in the keys to the property from anyone who had a set) and they should remove any valuables or important documents for safekeeping, if the property is unoccupied.

It is important to check there is building insurance cover over the property – if there was a fire or damage caused to the property, the beneficiaries could hold the executor personally responsible for the loss of the gift that they should have received, if there is no insurance in place.

The executors will need to apply for a Grant of Probate in order to deal with the next steps

of selling the property or transferring it to the beneficiaries.

If the property is to be sold, it can remain in the name of the deceased and the executor will sign all of the legal documents in relation to the sale.

It is always best to ask at least three estate agents to provide a valuation for the property and to give quotes for their fees. Both the valuations and the quotes can vary greatly. It might be that, as executor, you want to discuss the marketing of the property with the beneficiaries, but the final decision will rest with the executor.

In addition to the legalities, there are some other practical steps the executors/PRs should take if the property is empty. For example, contacting the utility companies to advise them of the death – if the deceased was paying their bills by direct debit, those payments will stop once the bank account is frozen, so bills should be redirected to the executors so that they can be dealt with correctly. The local council should be contacted if the property is empty ,as there may be a grace period for Council Tax and there might even be some money due back to the estate.

It is important to find a lawyer who is familiar with both the practicalities of selling an estate property, but also the emotional effects that selling a family home may bring. At Vine Law we pride ourselves on offering a compassionate and understanding ear during what can be a difficult time.

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THERE’S SO MUCH TO SEE OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON

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t seems incredible that December is here already and we’re in the countdown to Christmas. The autumn term seems to fly by. Once the clocks have gone back, time seems to speed up towards the end of the year.

It’s peak festive preparation season and we had Wisbech and March Christmas lights switch on at the end of November, with Chatteris on December 2nd. Don’t miss March Christmas Market on December 3rd and Wisbech Christmas Fayre on December 10th to pick up some presents and get in the festive spirit.

There are many successful and enjoyable events that take place around the constituency each year which take a huge amount of planning and hard work for the benefit of the thousands of people who attend.

Fenland District Council is looking at next year’s events in Chatteris, March, Whittlesey and Wisbech and inviting volunteers, traders, sponsors and organisations to get involved. Events include the March St George’s Festival (April 21st); Chatteris Midsummer Festival (June 22nd & 23rd); Whittlesey Festival (September 8th) as well as the regular markets in Chatteris on Fridays, March on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Whittlesey on Fridays, plus Wisbech daily. These events are a valuable part of our towns and communities and I’d urge you to get involved. For more information go to www.fenland. gov.uk/events , www.fenland.gov.uk/markets or contact: marketsandevents@fenland.gov.uk November saw our annual Festival of Remembrance and it was, as always, humbling to be involved in the events both in London and around the constituency as we remembered the service and sacrifice of those who have lost their lives as a result of conflict.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly in the news and it is good to see one application benefitting stroke patients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn. Brainomix, the artificial intelligence medical

software, allows brain scans to be sent directly to an app system which makes it easier for doctors to interpret them and make sure patients are given the correct treatment as fast as possible. In its first two months of use, forty patients have benefitted.

Meanwhile, the Government has made £1 million available to fund at least one thousand new defibrillators, and community organisations can now apply for a grant to fund a defibrillator in areas where they are most needed, such as rural areas, places with high footfall or spaces for vulnerable people, including town halls, community centres, local shops, post offices and parks. For more information go to https://www.defibgrant.co.uk/ Volunteers in the constituency continue to amaze and inspire with their dedication and selflessness. The annual Fenland District Council Celebration Evening, recognising the work of volunteers and presenting awards for the best voluntary projects, showcased the fabulous work done by many in the community, and I want to add my heartfelt thank you to them all for their efforts. Winners included Friends of Wisbech General Cemetery, Doddington Street Pride, Wisbech Street Pride, Wisbech in Bloom, Whittlesey Street Pride, Wisbech St Mary Street Pride and Wisbech St Mary Church of England Academy, Chatteris in Bloom/Street Pride, Friends of Station Road Cemetery in March, Friends of Octagon Graveyard in Wisbech, Friends of March Railway Station, and Manea Street Pride.

I popped into Askham House to wish Gladys Kightly a very happy 107th birthday. She was born just outside Chatteris and married her husband Stanley at Doddington Church and had two children, Sue and Janet. It was a real pleasure to visit, chat to her daughter Sue, and to meet the fantastic team at Askham House.

Finally, I like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

Photo: Steve Barclay MP at the Wisbech Remembrance service

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Free circuits and slow-paced football classes are on offer to Fenland adults who consider themselves overweight.

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Churches Together in March Christmas Services Our Lady of Good Counsel

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Christmas Day

Fenland Community Church

St Peter’s - 8am Holy Communion St Mary’s - 9.15am Christmas Communion St John’s - 9.30am Christmas Communion St Peter’s - 11am Sung Communion St Wendreda’s - 11am Christmas Family Morning Worship

10:30am Carols. This service is specially designed for people with learning disabilities, their friends, relatives and carers.

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Full details of the various churches are here: http://lovemarch.uk/churches/

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Win a Goody Bag this December Find our little mice in the shop and we will pick a winner from the correct entries

Fabric • Wool • Patterns • Courses available

Saturday Sewcials Bring your own project, sit and stitch, chat and have free tea/coffee with like-minded stitchers!

DECEMBER DATE:

SATURDAY 9th

Please book in advance!

Fancy Being A Happy Hooker?

Join us on the following Tuesdays during December: 5th & 19th

Christmas Shop Times: Sat 23rd Dec: 9am-2pm Closed 24th Dec, re-opening Fri 29th Dec 10am-1pm and Saturday 30th Dec 10am–1pm Normal hours from Wednesday 3rd Jan: Tuesday-Friday 9am-2pm & Saturday 9am-4pm

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FENLAND SKIES

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

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he flat land of the Fens provides a perfect view of the sky and it can be magnificent.

It’s not even necessary to step outdoors as the weather is just beyond the window.

Huge black clouds with the sun shining can be awesome and, as this usually means rain, looking from inside has great advantages.

The most attractive skies have distinct white, cotton wool clouds that have different shapes that can be thought to look like anything, only limited by imagination. Sometimes these clouds can give us an idea of what the day will be like especially if the day starts cloudless. As the day warms cloud will begin to develop and careful observation can predict a pleasant afternoon or whether it will be cloudy and potentially wet. Pick a small wispy cloud and watch it carefully, if the sun is melting it away then the day will be fine but if it builds and thickens then the cloud will win the battle and rain is possible later in the day. Even so after afternoon rain the evening and night will be clear.

High cloud in huge swirls can look lovely against a clear blue sky. They are a portent of windy weather and our huge open Fenland skies mean there is nothing to stop the wind. We are all familiar with a lazy wind when it feels as though the wind goes through you, rather than around.

Oddly, even though it is beautiful, a cloudless sky can be a bit boring if you like cloudscapes.

The most unattractive weather is produced by high atmospheric pressure conditions in summer. The sky is light grey, there is no sun, no rain, no wind, in effect no weather. This is a ‘grade A grey day’ and they can continue for too long especially in the summer when we hope for better.

March seldom has massive thunderstorms but they can be spectacular and scary in equal measure.

Storm clouds can be seen approaching as they have an anvil shape produced by the top of the cloud rising and going ahead of the lower part.

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Whitemoor turbines sunset

Christam's sunset over Station Road

For an indoor weather watcher, rainbows are frustrating because they are invariably invisible from every window you try. To get a good rainbow, heavy rain is best so to see the beautiful colours; getting wet is the only option.

Dawn and sunset can often be stunningly but fleetingly beautiful, as can crepuscular rays that are sunbeams shining through small gaps in clouds.

Keep your eyes on the skies; they are the most variable and unpredictable thing in nature.

The next Gault Wood Work Parties are on Saturday, December 2nd at 10am and Saturday, January 6th, 2024.

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) DE CE M BE R 2 0 2 3

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Bumper

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What colour are mistletoe berries?

What animal carried Mary on her journey to Bethlehem? hich British monarch delivered the first W ever Christmas message?

In “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”, what do the Dursleys give Harry for Christmas: a) a 50-pence piece, b) a box of gobstoppers, or c) a model aeroplane?

Name Will Ferrell’s character in the film, “Elf”.

Which TV family has a pet dog called Santa’s Little Helper?

What is the name of Anna and Elsa’s Kingdom in “Frozen”?

Cliff Richard had a 1988 number one hit with his sing-along Christmas classic “Mistletoe and …” what?

In which children’s classic novel is it “always winter but never Christmas”?

I n which year was the first Christmas card sent: a) 1743, b) 1843 or c) 1943?

Which of Santa’s reindeer is named after the Greek god of desire?

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What was Frosty the Snowman’s nose made from: a) a button, b) a carrot or c) a sausage?

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St Stephen’s Day on December 26th is more commonly known as what?

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In which Christmas carol is Saint Stephen name-checked?

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hat is Scrooge’s first name in the W novella, “A Christmas Carol”?

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Who wrote “A Christmas Carol” in 1843?

What colour is Rudolph’s nose when “Santa Got Stuck up the Chimney”?

20 Which pantomime is sometimes known as “The Little Glass Slipper”?

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Which yellow food item would you find underneath the icing on a Christmas cake?

22 In which confectionery container would you find “The Green Triangle”?

23 What is the name of the festive canapé which has prunes wrapped in bacon?

24 What are “pigs in blankets” called in Scotland?

25 Name the “non-profit, non-political,

How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?

non-religious and non-sensical Christmas parade” where everyone dresses as Santa Claus and goes on a massive pub crawl!

1 Capricorn, 2 White, 3 Donkey, 4 George V in 1932, 5 a, 6 Buddy, 7 The Simpsons, 8 Arendelle, 9 Wine, 10 “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis, 11 1843, 12 Cupid, 13 Feliz Navidad, 14 a, 15 Boxing Day, 16 Good King Wenceslas, 17 Ebenezer, 18 Charles Dickens, 19 Blue, 20 Cinderella, 21 Marzipan, 22 A tin of Quality Street, 23 Devils on horseback, 24 Kilted soldiers, 25 SantaCon.

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If you were born on Christmas Day, what would be your Zodiac sign?

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Thursday nights ARE Chess NightS with alternative weeks TO include board games! more information ON notice boards within THE club

PLENTY OF outside seating in a south facing garden TO ENJOY

ROOKSWOOD CLUB

Seasons G reetings to all of ou r members and f riends

RIVERSIDE LOUNGE available to hire for parties, weddings, anniversaries, christenings and wakes opening hours: tues 7-10.30pm thurs 7-10.30pm fri 6.30-11pm sat 12-11pm sun 12-8pm

december dates Saturday 2nd Table top sale 12 noon-5pm Saturday 9th Pop (music) Bingo Friday 15th Christmas Quiz

Saturday 23rd

Sunday 17th Christmas Lunch

must be booked – Ticket only

Christmas carols with MADAOS Father Christmas & games for the family Christmas Draw Please ask for pricing & Times at the bar – Members only

Christmas party with Laura Dennis back to entertain us

CHRISTMAS DAY Open 12-2pm

BOXING DAY OPEN 12-8pm

NEW YEAR’S EVE Party – Ticket only

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 March

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Local History

ELECTION DAY

Pandemonium

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By Peter Wright on behalf of March & District Museum

t was not until Parliament passed 'The Ballot Act – 1872' that the electorate could register their vote in secret – no doubt giving rise to the often-used phrase 'My vote is between me and the ballot box'. This confidentiality was one of the main demands of 'The Chartists'. Maybe this was one of the principal causes of the mayhem that reigned in March on the occasion of the parliamentary election of November 26th, 1868.

A large temporary wooden structure was erected in the middle of the Market Place. Voters had to queue along the railings by the old Corn Exchange before moving forward to enter this building. Here they would give their name to a clerk and say who they wished to vote for. This system was open to widespread bribery and corruption.

For a considerable time before the election, feelings had begun to run high. At least three election meetings on the Market Place had been interrupted by a small party of hooligans.

A tradesman carrying on business next to The Golden Lion was a boxer of no mean repute.

Aided by a few Cambridge University under graduates, he had given the hooligans the surprise of their lives.

The climax came when one hooligan had the idea that the wagon in the river should be added to the conflagration. By superhuman effort, the cart was dragged from the river and wheeled into the middle of the fire.

A later review of this incident published in the Cambridgeshire Times in 1931 claimed that pandemonium reigned until a very late hour and that the police were helpless.

The electorate were voting for three representatives for the County of Cambridgeshire constituency. The successful candidates were Lord John George Manners (1820-1874) – Conservative, who was an MP for more than twenty years, Viscount Royston (1836-1897) – Conservative, and Rt. Hon. Henry Brand (1814-1892) – Liberal, who was The Speaker of the House of Commons (18721884) and subsequently elevated to the Lords as Lord Hampden. The unsuccessful candidate was Mr Richard Young – Liberal.

Photo: View of the north side of the Market Square, the old clock is now in St Peter’s Church tower

However, excitement became acute at about 1 o'clock on Election Day. Some of the mob seized a large, two horse wagon – referred to as a 'brake'. They deliberately wheeled it into the river behind the fire engine building – where the Town Hall now stands.

Polling finished at 5pm. A fire had already been lit and within minutes the wooden polling station had been torn down and consigned to the flames.

Small wooden handcarts followed and wooden fences from far and wide were brought in to add fuel to the fire.

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MARCH MUSEUM

is located in High Street and is open Wednesdays and Saturdays 10.30am-3.30pm www.marchmuseum.co.uk Email: info@marchmuseum.co.uk

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Did you know?

GER SPORTS CLUB HAVE EV CHARGING POINTS AND MEMBERS CAN ALSO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CHEAPER FEES

GER Sports & Social Club Robingoodfellows Lane March PE15 8HS Tel: 01354 652335 or visit germarch.co.uk D E C EM B ER 2023

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What’s Coming Up EVERY WEDNESDAY: LUNCHES Served from 12 noon to 2pm

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

SUNDAY 3rd DECEMBER CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA

Afternoon tea with entertainment from Danny Graceland Ticket price £12, Tea starts at 2pm

SUNDAY 10th & 17TH DECEMBER CHRISTMAS CARVERIES

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.

With choice of desserts, tea and coffee. £18pp – booking essential. 1pm start

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

SATURDAY 9th DECEMBER CHRISTMAS HORSE RACE NIGHT

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

Free entry, open to all, buy a horse!

FRIDAY 22nd DECEMBER CLUB MUSIC NIGHT WITH THE HALEY BROTHERS Members £5, non-members £6

CHRISTMAS EVE SUNDAY 24th DECEMBER Sausage rolls, mince pies, Christmas music and the Grand Christmas Draw

NEW YEAR’S EVE IS SOLD OUT!!

Coming up in 2024...

SATURDAY 24th JANUARY CECIL FARAYI AND HIS MOTOWN & SOUL SHOW SATURDAY 3rd FEBRUARY STATUS QUO TRIBUTE NIGHT

Did You Know...

Pool, Snooker, Dominoes and Crib are all played at the club? We also have a six-rink bowls green, FREE jukebox, plus lots of events for members.

Why not come along and enjoy yourself?

D I SMEMBERS C O V E R I ALWAYS N G March NEW WELCOME 14 Creek Road, March DEPE15 CE M BE R8RD 2023

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At the March Christmas Market, drop in to collect FREE Pokémon cards or a Warhammer miniature (while stocks last) Great new releases out in time for Christmas include: Ticket To Ride: Legends of the West, Magic the Gathering: Lost Caverns of Ixalan, Pokémon TCG: Paradox Rift and Numskull Christmas Baubleheads Board Game Nights Every Sat 6-9pm

£4 Entry. Check Facebook for more info on these and future events

41 High Street, March PE15 9JJ

Tel: 01354 699905

enquiries@rollplayshop.co.uk www.rollplayshop.co.uk

Visit our Facebook page for opening times and click and collect options

board games | card games | roleplaying games | accessories | events

One in 14 adults

cannot read Could this be one of your relatives or friends? Tell them about READ EASY FENLAND, a charity which offers FREE, confidential, one-toone teaching by trained volunteer coaches. There is absolutely no cost to the reader.

Give them this number to get in touch with Paul on 07824 442271 to find out more or email us on fenlandcoordinator@readeasy.org.uk.

A number of readers have now changed their outlook after embarking on this programme. Help them to help themselves.

There are coaches available across Fenland. Why not change a life!

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LOCAL CLUBS & GROUPS Fenland Music Centre: For musicians of all ages and abilities.

Fridays (term-times) 6-9pm at St Peter's Church March. Orchestra, Concert Band, String, Wind, Brass & Recorder Ensembles. For more information see our website, find us on Facebook or email fenlandmusiccentreassociation@gmail.com Solo Club: For people who have lost partners through bereavement. Come along and join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month; midday at Hot Pots Cafe – The Cricket Club, Burrowmoor Road, March PE15 9RS. Membership £5/year.

For more details contact 01354 656181 or 01354 654169.

Friends of March Library: Coffee morning at March Library on the last Saturday of every month from 10 30am to 12 noon.

Hot and cold drinks plus biscuits cost 50p and we also hold a raffle. All profits are spent on/by March Library. For more details contact Maureen Malvern on 01354 658247.

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.

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 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 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.

March Dog Training Club: Meets at Tower Hall, Maltmas Drove Fridaybridge PE14 OHW every Wednesday evening. Membership is £5 per year and classes are £3 per session. Puppy class commences at 6pm. For more information of other classes please contact Maggie on 01354 657185 or 07514 882509.

March Bridge Club: At the Braza Club, Station Road, March.

Every Thursday 1.15 -4.30pm. Cost £3 per session. Please contact George Jupp on 01354 652586 or 07963 771179

SS Independent

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 is a range of activities available in groups run by U3A members.

New members are very welcome. If you would like any more information please email march.u3a.enquires@gmail.com Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire Family History Society.

Meets 2-4pm on the first Wednesday of the month at March Library Meeting Room. We have speakers on both family and social history. For further details contact Wendy 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.

Promoting the rights, strengths, and wellbeing of people to enable them to live their lives to their full potential.

Help and support for adults at an affordable cost for those who are not eligible for services and support via the local authority due to their income or savings.

Do you have LPA but not know where to start or need help to navigate the complex process of making sure the right care is put in place for your family member or loved one?

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.

• Residential care and Respite • Homecare, local clubs and groups and services • General advice, signposting for support with admin and domestic tasks • Assessment and support planning • Support with Continuing Health Care application • Advocacy, LPA and Court of Protection • Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty advice • Safeguarding advice

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.

For further information please contact: Tel: 07730336660 Email: SS-Independentsocialwork@outlook.com Web: www.ss-independentsocialwork.co.uk

March Triathlon Club: Meets every Thursday 8-9pm for swim training at the George Campbell Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome. Please contact Martyn on 01354 460000.

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Social Work

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SATURDAY 2nd DEC

SATURDAY 16th DEC

RSPCA CHRISTMAS FAIR

TUESDAY 26th DEC

10am until 2pm

SATURDAY 16th DEC

ADELE TRIBUTE Starts 9pm

SUNDAY 24th DEC CHRISTMAS EVE

Starts 7.30pm Starts 2pm

SATURDAY 9th DEC

SUNDAY 31st DEC NEW YEAR’S EVE

SCOOTED ‘n’ BOOTED

1pm until 4pm

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

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Other services include TV aerial and satellite installations and repairs

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Also camper vans and motorhomes bought

DECORATING & TILING

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

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FURNITURE SHOP

GATES & FENCING

FENLAND GATE & FENCING

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We can arrange for our van to collect your items

ESTD. 30 YEARS

ALL TYPES OF GATES & FENCING SUPPLIED, INSTALLED & REPAIRED

Please telephone 01354 653857

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The official fuel consumption in mpg (l/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km) for the PEUGEOT range: Urban 34.9 –80.7 (8.1 – 3.5), Extra Urban 53.3 – 104.6 (4.9 – 2.9), Combined 46.3 – 94.2 (6.1 – 3.0) and CO2 136 – 95 (g/km). The official fuel consumption in mpg (l/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km) for the Citroën range: Urban 78.5 (3.6) - 30.1 (9.4), Extra Urban 88.3 (3.2) 56.5 (5.0), Combined 83.1 (3.4) - 42.8 (6.6), CO2 emissions: 87 - 150 /km. Suzuki range: urban from 55.3 - 31.4 (5.1 - 9.0); extra urban from 76.3 - 44.8 (3.7 -6.3); combined from 65.7 - 38.7 (4.3- 7.3). Official fuel consumption mpg (1/100km) for the MG Range: Urban: 37.7 (7.5), Extra Urban 57.6 (4.9), Combined 48.7 (5.8), CO2 Emissions 136 g/ km. For the MG ZS EV from a single charge on the WLTP combined cycle: Combined Range: 163 miles (263 km); City Range: 231 miles (372 km); Combined Driving Efficiency: 18.6 kWh/100km. Standard EU Test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. Official Government Test Environmental Data. Fuel consumption figures mpg (litres/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km).

Vauxhall range: Urban: 12.7 (22.3) – 74.3 (3.8), Extra-urban: 23.9 (11.8) – 91.1 (3.1), Combined: 18.0 (15.7) – 85.6(3.3). CO2 emissions: 373 – 88g/km). *Thurlow Nunn Ltd is a credit broker and not a lender. Finance subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Guarantee/ indemnity may be required. 18+. You will not own the vehicle until all repayments have been made. Finance provided by Stellantis Finance Services UK Ltd, RH1 1QA. Offers correct at time of printing. Thurlow Nunn reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time. ^Offers applicable to Partners Associates and available until 31/12/2023. ºFinance provided by MG Motor Financial Services, RH1 1SR. 63 D E Cshown EM are B ER 2023

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