We have a free cookery course starting up in February at the FACT Community Kitchen, March and still have some spaces available. This is for those aged 65+, You can be experienced as well as first-time cooks. A good time of conversation and cooking – and you get to take home everything you have cooked, as well as receive a free 14-recipe booklet upon completion of the 5-session course. Find out more or book your place now by phoning Alison Crouch on 01945 754080 or email alison.crouch@ferryproject.org.uk

Residents are being invited to share their views on Fenland District Council’s draft Business Plan and Budget, to help shape the Council’s priorities and spending plans for the year ahead.

The draft Business Plan and Budget for 2026/27 set out how the Council will continue delivering key services and investing in the district, despite ongoing financial pressures across local government.

Click here for more details on the FDC website

Have your say

The consultation runs from Monday 5 January until Sunday 1 February.

To read both the draft Business Plan and Budget, and share your views online, visit: Your Views 2026: Draft Business Plan and Budget Consultation

Paper copies of the documents and consultation will also be available to view, without an appointment, at the Council’s Customer Services Centres at:

• South Fens Business Centre, Fenton Way, Chatteris, PE16 6TT
• Fenland Hall, County Road, March, PE15 8NQ
• The Boathouse Business Centre, Harbour Square, Nene Parade, Wisbech, PE13 3BH

Paper copies are also available on request by phoning the Council’s Contact Centre on 01354 654321.

Feedback received during the consultation will be considered by Cabinet and Council at the February 2026 budget-setting meeting, when the final Business Plan and Budget will be agreed.

Check the dates for amended bin collections over the Christmas and New Year period.

Check your collection day at fenland.gov.uk/bins or download the Fenland Bins app to get helpful reminders!
Info also at: www.fenland.gov.uk/article/18725

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

The next FDC Golden Age Fair is 10am to 1pm, at GER Sports Club, Robingoodfellows Lane, March, PE15 8HS

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About Golden Age fairs

FDC Golden Age fairs are open to anyone:

• aged over 60
• interested in opportunities, services and support for over 60s

Golden Age fairs are free to attend and include:

• free entry
• free tea, coffee and cake
• goodies to take away

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:

• independent living 
• emotions and wellbeing
• finances
• law
• carers
• health
• home security
• transport
• learning
• social and volunteering opportunities.

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.

😎 Looking forward to Summer 2026! 😎

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/