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Winter Warmer

Care home launches scheme to help people struggling with heating costs

Care home launches winter warmer scheme with free soup and rolls

Freemasons donate £3,000 to help children and community scheme

Freemasons donate £3,000 to help children and community scheme

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Donation of £3,000 to help children in town

A ‘Love to Move’ group in the Fens enjoys a dementia-friendly sing along and exercise session.

A ‘Love to Move’ group in the Fens enjoys a dementia-friendly sing along and exercise session.

Dementia-friendly exercise classes set to launch at Doddington Court

The Three Tuns landlords Tina and Rob Leonard, and bets being taken at the roulette table.

The Three Tuns landlords Tina and Rob Leonard, and bets being taken at the roulette table.

Vegas comes to the Fens as casino night raises huge amount for cancer charity

Meet the March care home worker who loves his 'rewarding' job

Meet the March care home worker who loves his 'rewarding' job

Young carer 'glad he tried' role after finishing A-Levels

1,000 pensioners in Fenland not claiming 'easy' benefit

1,000 pensioners in Fenland not claiming 'easy' benefit

Fenland District Council

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Fenland pensioners missing out on Winter Fuel Allowance

March church bells silent as £250k spire repairs needed

March church bells silent as £250k spire repairs needed

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£250k needed to repair March church spire

RKA Kickboxing Academy in March will represent WKO Team England at the Unified European Championships in Germany.

RKA Kickboxing Academy in March will represent WKO Team England at the Unified European Championships in Germany.

Kickboxers from the Fens to represent England at European contest

Celebrating 30 years of hairdresser Pat at Aria Court Care Home

Celebrating 30 years of hairdresser Pat at Aria Court Care Home

Care home hairdresser refuses to retire

Chatteris care home supports breast cancer and Macmillan

Chatteris care home supports breast cancer and Macmillan

The Gables care home in Chatteris organises charity days

Guyhirn and March cycle path campaigners send letter to King Charles

Guyhirn and March cycle path campaigners send letter to King Charles

Guyhirn and March parents send letter to King Charles over cycle path

EstaFest in March donates to Defibrillators for March

EstaFest in March donates to Defibrillators for March

EstaFest in March raises money for new defibrillator

March Society hears about wildlife changes over decades

March Society hears about wildlife changes over decades

March Society hears about changing wildlife in Cambridgeshire

Brownies get first class rail safety message thanks to the Hereward Community Rail Partnership

Brownies get first class rail safety message thanks to the Hereward Community Rail Partnership

Brownies given rail safety lesson at March Station

Some 360 children and young people have discovered how arts and culture can improve their health

Some 360 children and young people have discovered how arts and culture can improve their health

More than 360 children take part in arts project to improve wellbeing

Cllr Claire Daunton 'presenting the news' suing the EverySpace greenscreen and filming equipment.

Cllr Claire Daunton 'presenting the news' suing the EverySpace greenscreen and filming equipment.

New community space opens at March Library and everyone’s invited

The prize bingo night hosted by Askham Village Community at the Manea British Legion on August 31.

The prize bingo night hosted by Askham Village Community at the Manea British Legion on August 31.

Bingo night raises funds for village's Christmas lights committee

FenCreators, a programme of free creative workshops, launches this September

FenCreators, a programme of free creative workshops, launches this September

Free creative workshops coming to three towns

Fenland rolls out complimentary multi-sport initiative for weight loss

Fenland rolls out complimentary multi-sport initiative for weight loss

Free fitness sessions for adults kick off in Fenland

New free 'couch to 5k' running programmes are being launched in Fenland

New free 'couch to 5k' running programmes are being launched in Fenland

New wave of free, low-cost fitness initiatives launched in Fenland

Town centre event to feature 25 Mini's for vehicle's anniversary

Town centre event to feature 25 Mini's for vehicle's anniversary

Mini's 65th anniversary celebrated in local market display

Learn to cycle and get free bike checks this summer in Fenland

Learn to cycle and get free bike checks this summer in Fenland

Cycling charity offers free bike lessons and health checks in Fenland

Doddington Horticultural Society held their 77th Summer Village Show

Doddington Horticultural Society held their 77th Summer Village Show

Village's annual summer show hailed 'best yet' by community

What We Wished We Could Be will be hitting festivals

What We Wished We Could Be will be hitting festivals

Teacher's journey from classroom to global film stage

Turkey is popular for dental tourism because of the world-class dental care

Turkey is popular for dental tourism because of the world-class dental care

Turkey teeth - before after results

Maureen Almond and Mia Emmett.

Maureen Almond and Mia Emmett.

Retirement community resident finally meets her teen pen pal

Katie Allebone with Stephen Short

Katie Allebone with Stephen Short

'Heroine' goes above and beyond at Manea Gala to support local community

Doddington gears up for annual Summer Village Show

Doddington gears up for annual Summer Village Show

77th Summer Village Show set to be biggest yet in Doddington

Tina Leonard completed the skydive in memory of her mum Shirley Key.

Tina Leonard completed the skydive in memory of her mum Shirley Key.

Daredevil pub landlady’s charity skydive in mum’s memory

The March Society is looking for new committee members.

The March Society is looking for new committee members.

Community contribution

March Society members enjoy talk on draining the fens

Some of the amazing sports-themed scarecrows in Doddington

Some of the amazing sports-themed scarecrows in Doddington

Scarecrow sports stars take over Doddington ahead of village carnival day

WALL I NEVER!: Neighbours celebrate with Matt

WALL I NEVER!: Neighbours celebrate with Matt

People's Postcode Lottery

March Millionaire Street: £200k Postcode Lottery wins for neighbours in Fenland town

Skylark managers on podium

Skylark managers on podium

Paris Olympics 2024

Olympics-themed Maize Maze at Skylark in Cambridgeshire backs Team GB

Fenland swim teachers Aimee, Celia, Charlie and Sasha.

Fenland swim teachers Aimee, Celia, Charlie and Sasha.

Drowning Prevention Week: Fenland swim teachers on the importance of water safety

March-based FACET charity adult education college for students with learning and physical disabilities hosted its summer carnival with a Wild West theme.

March-based FACET charity adult education college for students with learning and physical disabilities hosted its summer carnival with a Wild West theme.

Wild West carnival brings joy to FACET charity adult education college

A GoFundMe appeal aims to raise £300,000 to build a 3G sports pitch at Estover Playing Field in March.

A GoFundMe appeal aims to raise £300,000 to build a 3G sports pitch at Estover Playing Field in March.

GoFundMe to build new 3G sports pitch at Estover Playing Field in March

March-based FACET education centre for adults with learning disabilities welcomed guests from the Buffalo Chapter March from the Locomotive Lodge to thank them for their support.

March-based FACET education centre for adults with learning disabilities welcomed guests from the Buffalo Chapter March from the Locomotive Lodge to thank them for their support.

FACET students thank local group for their support!

Doddington could lose its playground in Benwick Road if volunteers do not come forward to help with repairs.

Doddington could lose its playground in Benwick Road if volunteers do not come forward to help with repairs.

Save Benwick Road playground volunteer appeal by Doddington committee

FACET get sporty with Vivacity Peterborough

FACET get sporty with Vivacity Peterborough

FACET March members get sporty with Vivacity Peterbrough

Deborah and John at the Royal garden party

Deborah and John at the Royal garden party

Cambs hearing dog charity volunteers invited to Royal garden party

The Chatteris in Bloom team pictured when they won the 2018 Anglia in Bloom competition

The Chatteris in Bloom team pictured when they won the 2018 Anglia in Bloom competition

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council responds amid hanging basket health and safety saga

March firefighters hosted the women’s team from March Bears Rugby Club so they could try some firefighting activities.

March firefighters hosted the women’s team from March Bears Rugby Club so they could try some firefighting activities.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

March firefighters put women's team through its paces

The swimming pool at George Campbell Leisure Centre in March is currently closed.

The swimming pool at George Campbell Leisure Centre in March is currently closed.

Swimming pool shut due to technical problem

A £33,000 ninja trail has opened for all ages at Wimblington War Memorial Playing Field in Doddington Road, Wimblington.

A £33,000 ninja trail has opened for all ages at Wimblington War Memorial Playing Field in Doddington Road, Wimblington.

£33k ninja trail opens at park in Fenland village

Turkey Hair Transplant: Why Istanbul Is the premier location – Smile Hair Clinic

Turkey Hair Transplant: Why Istanbul Is the premier location – Smile Hair Clinic

Turkey Hair Transplant: Why Istanbul is the premier location – Smile Hair Clinic

Chatteris teenager Joseph Beer, who is writing a book about his life in school with ADHD and autism, hopes that sharing his story will help other people.

Chatteris teenager Joseph Beer, who is writing a book about his life in school with ADHD and autism, hopes that sharing his story will help other people.

Teen hopes book about autism and ADHD will help other people

Doddington-based personal trainers Emily Morris and Will Mason

Doddington-based personal trainers Emily Morris and Will Mason

Fitness instructors from the Fens and Hunts are up for regional Muddy Stilettos award

People enjoying Chatteris tea dance earlier this year (Feb 2024). Sign up now for a similar event in Eastrea and other locations.

People enjoying Chatteris tea dance earlier this year (Feb 2024). Sign up now for a similar event in Eastrea and other locations.

Fenland District Council

New free Fenland exercise sessions include Couch to 5k and family fun

Stories in the news during the last week.

Stories in the news during the last week.

This Week in Pictures

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

This Week in Pictures: Stories you may have missed this week

Joe Perry's Snooker & Pool Palace in Chatteris has received a five-star food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.

Joe Perry's Snooker & Pool Palace in Chatteris has received a five-star food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.

Five-star food hygiene rating for new Cambs business

Eddies members enjoyed having a look at the different police uniform and equipment that officers use everyday in order to keep themselves and the community safe.

Eddies members enjoyed having a look at the different police uniform and equipment that officers use everyday in order to keep themselves and the community safe.

PCSOs attend Eddies Adult Friendship and Support Group to talk about community safety

The TimeFlyZ team is based in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire.

The TimeFlyZ team is based in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire flyball team invited to represent Team GB in Germany

Students and staff at FACET in March celebrated World Down Syndrome Day on March 21.

Students and staff at FACET in March celebrated World Down Syndrome Day on March 21.

World Down's Syndrome Day (March 21)

FACET students and staff celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

Outgoing Fenland Poet Laureate, judge and co-host Qu Gao, new 2024 Fenland Poet Laureate Hannah Teasdale, His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Dan Schumann, Fenland Poet Laureate judge and co-host, Cllr Elisabeth Sennitt Clough, and

Outgoing Fenland Poet Laureate, judge and co-host Qu Gao, new 2024 Fenland Poet Laureate Hannah Teasdale, His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Dan Schumann, Fenland Poet Laureate judge and co-host, Cllr Elisabeth Sennitt Clough, and

Fenland District Council

Fenland Poet Laureate Awards 2024 winners