Please note that City Road Car Park will be closed from 12noon to 8.30pm on Sunday 21 December for the Fenland Farmers Tractor Run.
Please choose somewhere else to park and come along to meet Santa and see all the tractors in their Christmas Decorations.
FACET art exhibition is on at the March Library until the end of the week! 
Fenland District Council has submitted its response to Anglian Water and Cambridge Water’s latest consultation on the proposed Fens Reservoir.
The Council says the project could bring major benefits to local people and the wider region — but only if key issues are properly addressed.
Key points raised by the Council include:
Making the reservoir a place people want to visit year-round
Better walking, cycling and horse-riding routes
Protecting and improving nature
Managing construction impacts
Further information HERE
FDC Golden Age fairs are open to anyone:
Golden Age fairs are free to attend and include:
Golden Age fairs are full of stands staffed by organisations that provide opportunities, services and support to over 60s.
They’re relaxed and informal and visitors can drop in any time to wander the stalls and discover what’s on offer to over 60s.
At each event there are around 25-30 organisations represented from a pool of around 80.
Attending organisations could include those that provide services to do with:
Golden Age fairs are for anyone with an interest in services for over 60s – whether they are over 60 themselves or a carer, friend, family member or advocate for someone who is.
FDC hold fairs in different villages and towns across Fenland, usually in village halls and community centres. The events are coordinated and enabled by Fenland District Council, with support from partners.
For more information, please email goldenage@fenland.gov.uk or call 01354 654321.
Each December, March Lions (with the help of March Rotary Club) take Santa and his sleigh on a tour of March, whilst also collecting for local charities nominated by each club.
Santa on Tour – Track Santa as he heads out on tour.
March Town Council is looking for entertainment for the Summer Band Concerts held in West End Park Bandstand.
The available dates next year are: 5, 12, 19, 26 July and 2, 9, 16, 30 August (23 August is not available as MAFF 2026 is planned for that day).
We are interested in anything from full band to ensembles to solo performers. Just send in your details with the following information:
Name of performer(s):
Number of performers:
Music genre:
Fee:
There is an electricity supply at the bandstand but performers must bring all their own equipment (including chairs).
Prior to booking, there will be a requirement for performers to provide evidence of Public Liability Insurance, a risk assessment (and PAT testing of equipment if applicable).
Expressions of interest MUST be returned to March Town Council before 26 January 2026.
Please send details to admin@marchtowncouncil.gov.uk
You might have already started buying presents, or perhaps you’re brainstorming ideas on what to buy family or friends this year, and remember that they once mentioned wanting an e-scooter…
Before you make the purchase, please keep in mind the laws around e-scooters:
They are classed as motor vehicles, which means to legally use one, you need the correct licence, insurance, and tax. Riding without this could result in being issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) and points on your licence.
It is not currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters in the UK, meaning it is illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces. If you own an e-scooter, you can only use it on private land with the permission of the landowner.
Cambridgeshire Police officers have been working hard to make the roads safer and have seized numerous e-scooters over the last few months, don’t let yours be the next one
More information about the use of e-scooters can be found on the Cambridgeshire Police website
https://www.cambs.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/advice-escooters/
Click here for video from Fenland on Film
Get festive at the free-to-enjoy March Christmas Market in the town centre 10am to 3pm on Sunday, December 7.
The event boasts more stalls than ever with 190 offering a wonderful range of gifts, crafts and produce. Visitors can also enjoy hot festive food, a host of live entertainment, free children’s rides, Santa’s grotto and an indoor craft market.
Cllr Jan French, chair of March Events Committee, said: “March Christmas Market promises to be a wonderful occasion once again and we can’t wait to see the community coming together in the town centre to embrace the festive season and all the joy it entails. I’d like to thank the local businesses who sponsor the event as well as all involved in enabling and supporting it.”
Stalls and attractions will spread across Broad Street, High Street and March Market Place. March Library, in City Road, will host an indoor craft fair, children’s activities and refreshments. March Museum, in High Street, will also be open. There will be free children’s rides and a Santa’s grotto in the marketplace. And stalls and attractions in St Peter’s Church, High Street.
Walking, cycling or use of public transport to get to the event is encouraged for those who can. March train station is only a mile from the town centre.
To allow the event to happen, it’s usual for there to be road closures and parking restrictions, from 5am to 7.30pm on event day, on the following routes: Acre Road, Broad Street, City Road, Elwyn Road, George Street, Grays Lane, High Street, Market Place, Nene Parade. Motorists are reminded not to leave cars parked on these routes into the time when closures come into effect.
Free town centre parking is available at Fenland District Council’s City Road and Darthill Road car parks. Fenland Hall, in County Road, is also available for free parking. March Market Place will not be available for parking during the event.
March Christmas Market is primarily a March Events Committee event, with Fenland District Council and March Town Council providing support.
WHERE TO BE – Broad Street, High Street and Market Place – please note road closures will be in place during the day and evening.
WHAT’S HAPPENING! – FOOD, FAIR AND FUN.
Entertainment, Fair Rides, Food Stalls, Father Christmas!
WHEN? – Getting the party started – 6pm performances from Future Stars and Double Act from 20TwentyProductions CIC. 6.30pm music from One Wild Night.
SWITCH ON – Official switch on of the Christmas Lights by Santa himself at 7pm (assisted by March Lions Club)
