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⚫ Saturday 16 May – Mini Pop‑Up March Summer Festival!

What are you doing this Saturday 16th May?
On March Market Place for one night only before the big festival — bringing you entertainment, food, and good vibes ahead of the March Summer Festival! 🎶✨

There’ll be a mini stage for those of you that fancy being a future MSF star 🌟 — but also perfect for anyone who wants to warm up their vocals ahead of the Eurovision final 🎤 or show off those BGT semi finalist worthy acts 👀.

An evening with a bit of a difference, supporting March Summer Festival  – plus raffle tickets 🎟️ with some fab prizes.

Come along, get involved, and help March Summer Festival celebrate the countdown to summer! ☀️🎉

⚫ Are these March play area improvements a good idea?

Residents are being urged to give feedback on Fenland District Council proposals to spend £1.5million Government funding on improving and creating play areas across the district.

Specific sites have been identified to host play equipment for the first time, whilst others are earmarked for improvements.

Results of the consultation will help inform the projects that are taken forward, with plans for work to begin as soon as possible.

Cllr Jan Franch, Fenland’s portfolio holder for parks and open spaces, said: Local elected members have helped develop these plans to create a proposal list that offers widespread improvements for the district.

“We’re excited to see this investment improve play areas and opportunities across the district and to hear the views of residents on whether the proposals are what they want.”

It’s proposed to spend around £250,000 in each of Fenland’s four towns, with the remaining £500,000 spent in villages.

The proposals and survey

Take part: Fenland Inspire! Play Areas Consultation

March proposals

In March, there are proposals to invest in new or improved equipment at locations, to potentially include, Alberts Drive, Gaul Road, North Drive, Peas Hill Road, Robingoodfellows Lane, Southwell Close, The Avenue and West End Park.

⚫ Made in Fenland – drop-in workshop 22 May

Drop-in Workshop:
📆 Friday 22 May 2026
📍March Town Hall
⏰ 11am –2pm
Come and meet people from the teams at NIE, Gorilla Circus and the Angles Theatre to share your experiences, ideas & images of life in Fenland.

Anything is welcome: funny moments, local history, family stories, what makes Fenlanders tick, and what creates a sense of belonging in the Fens. No experience needed – just come as you are!

⚫ Competition: Youth Allotment Ambassador

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National Allotment Society competition

Youth Allotment Ambassador Competition 2026

Do you, or do you know someone aged 10–17, who loves growing fruit, vegetables, or flowers?
Has fun gardening and is learning important life skills like patience, teamwork, and problem-solving? Would they like the opportunity to become a Youth Allotment Ambassador and inspire other children to get growing!

National Allotments Week 2026 celebrates how allotments and gardening teach lifelong lessons
— not just growing, but confidence, curiosity, resilience, and creativity. And we want you, your child, student, or grandchild to be part of it.

Enter by 30 June 2026