Community help and resources in March
Resources / Help Page!
- Do you need some sort of help? Either for yourself or for someone else?
- No idea where to start? This page may help.
Care Network, Cambridgeshire, can help you find the support and activities you need. Tel: 01354 695208
Mental health support has a separate listing towards the end of this page.
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Alcoholics Anonymous Their free national helpline is 0800 9177650. See also on this page: Rehab4addiction and SUN network
Age UK - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. A list of services they provide. Their phone number is 0300 666 9860
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Babbling Babies - Not sure if this is still operating. See Child and Family Centre - March
Bereavement Group - Meets on the first Thursday of each month, at March Evangelical Fellowship, Upwelling Road. Full details in this PDF poster. Also see CRUSE bereavement support below under C.
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Cambridgeshire ACRE Community Action - Cambridgeshire ACRE supports rural communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, helping local people create real and lasting change. A PDF listing the local venues is here. There are actually two venues in March:
- (March) FACT Living Room Space – FACT, 5 Martin Avenue, March, PE15 0AY. Opens: Tuesday, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
- (March) St John’s Community Hub – St John’s Church Hall, Station Road, March, PE15 8SQ. Opens: Wednesday, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation Connecting People who care with local causes that matter
Cambridgeshire Deaf Association A charity focussed on the well-being of deaf people
CDA Hearing help. Look down the page for Hearing Aid services / View HAM session times and locations.
Caring together. They support carers of all ages across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk. They also offer flexible, professional homecare services to adults and children with a range of disabilities and health conditions.
Care Choices The Cambridgeshire Guide to Independent Living contains a host of useful information about staying independent, safe and well in Cambridgeshire as well as listings of all care homes, nursing homes and home care providers in the wider area.
Care Micro-Enterprise directory (CME) - This directory contains a list of small, independent care and support services in Cambridgeshire
Christian Bookshop and Coffee Shop - Books, gifts and a cup of coffee. At the corner of Station Road and Creek Road.
Child and Family Centre - March Details of where and when
Citizen's Advice - Offers a wide range of help and advice. There does not appear to be an office in March, but this may change, so do check. A more local site is here.
Coffee and Craft - A time of fellowship with a side of crafting. March Evangelical fellowship Upswell Road. Wednesdays 10:00 - 12:00. Full details in this PDF poster
Community Transport including car schemes. This is a list on the Fenland District Council website. The Community Car Scheme for March, is currently provided by Wimbilington as the March scheme was closed due to covid. Please contact 07563 782938. There is a charge for mileage.
Community Fridge Project. The community fridge is located in FACT’s Community Hub (5 Martin Avenue, March, Cambridgeshire PE15 0AY). The community fridge is open on Mondays and Fridays from 10am-12noon. Food will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis. To contact the community fridge team, please call 07704 070563, or FACT on 01354 661234. They can also be found on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marchcommunityfridge/
Creative Fenland Creative arts for well-being. Priority for people with health conditions, disabilities and/or unpaid caring responsibilities.
CRUSE bereavement support - Their helpline is 0808 808 1677. The local contact details are here. See also "Bereavement group" under B above
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Deaf and Hard of hearing - see Cambridgeshire deaf association, and CDA hearing help above
Death - See "CRUSE bereavement group" above under C, and "Bereavement group" under B above
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Fenland Association of Community Transport. Dial-a-Ride and Dial-a-Car services. FACT Community Transport is a charity serving the Fenland, Huntingdonshire and East Cambs Areas, for people who have difficulties using conventional modes of transport. We provide Accessible, Affordable and Safe Transport Services. Tel: 01354 661234.
Foodbank Local contacts are: e-mail: info@ely.foodbank.org.uk phone: 01353 468626 Their website is: https://ely.foodbank.org.uk
Friends of March Library - see below under Library (March)
H.A.Y. Fenland - How are you Fenland - See below under 'How are you Fenland'
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GP Surgeries
- Cornerstone Practice
- Mercheford House
- Riverside Practice
- Go here to find GP surgeries in a wider area
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H.A.Y. Fenland - How are you Fenland - See below under 'How are you Fenland'
Help with eating disorders. If you're concerned about a friend or family member you feel might have an eating disorder, call them on 01733 391 537 or fill out the confidential on-line referral form.
The Happy Helpers Network Their goal is to help maintain independence and reduce social isolation. Help, advice and support.
Hockey Club in March. Every Thursday at Neale Wade School. Juniors - 18:00 - 19:00. Adults - 19:00 - 20:00 For further details go to their website or search March Town Hockey Club on Facebook
How are you Fenland (H.A.Y. Fenland) A large website with an extensive list of resources covering all sorts of topics. Well worth a visit. If you are simply looking for a resource, select 'support' from the top menu to get you going or go here directly
Hot pots
This coffee shop is run by a group of enthusiastic individuals with a learning disability, with the support of Employment Skills Workers. The project provides learners with a training placement where they are able to learn new skills. And they make excellent coffee and cakes and other goodies!
Hot pots is open as follows:
- Monday to Friday 10:30 – 2:30 at the March Community Centre at 34 Station Road, March, PE15 8LE,
- Monday to Friday 10:30 - 2:30 at the March Cricket Club, just off Burrowmoor Road, March, PE15 9RS
- For further details contact 07767 050616, or see their Facebook page.
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Jive Club in March. Every Wednesday at 19:30 - 22:30 at The Braza Club, Elm Road, March. PE15 8NZ. For details contact Andrew and Donna on 01354 776229 or Terry on 07979 442920
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Library (March) - Friends of March Library. There is a coffee morning on the last Saturday of every month from 10:30am - 12:00 noon. Hot and cold drinks plus biscuits. Cost 50p. Also a raffle. All profits are spent on/by March Library. Contact Maureen Malvern: 01354 658247
Local events - see March Town Council for News and events and for Local Events Calendar
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March town council. An extensive list of local services from a variety of providers. Well worth a look.
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NHS - Find services near you
- For GP surgeries see above under GP
- For Pharmacies see below under Pharmacies
NSPCC - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Their emergency numbers are on their main page at the bottom
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Pharmacies - A list of local pharmacies is here. A listing over a wider area is here
Phab Club - Wisbech branch - The PHAB club brings together disabled and non-disabled people in a spirit of togetherness. The Wisbech branch covers March as well. National site is here.
Providence Baptist Church coffee. During Summer time - Saturday mornings from 10:00 - 12:00. Lovely coffee, and excellent cakes. Give what you can afford.
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Rape Crisis - Their national helpline is 0808 802 9999
Rehab4addiction - Founded to assist those affected by substance misuse and their loved ones. They offer a range of services designed to help signpost you to the most effective treatments. Also see on this page: Alcoholics Anonymous, The SUN network, and Mental health support at the end of this list.
Rotary Club of March. Recycling Collection. City Road car park on the second Saturday of each month between 08:30am and 10:30am to collect your old newspapers. magazines, and other paper for recycling.
Ramsey Neighbourhood Trust Centered on Ramsey, but you never know!
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Samaritans. Their free emergency call line is 116 123 They also have an extensive list of national organisations that offer help.
Services offered by Fenland District Council Council Services offered by Fenland District Council
St. John's ladies group. St John's First Thursday Ladies Group meets for a variety of social events including speakers and trips in members' homes on the first Thursday of each month. All ladies are welcome.
For further details of our program email Rachel Beeson rcvoss@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07795 436031
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The SOLO Group -
For people who have lost partners, following bereavement.
They meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 'Hot Pots' (See above) at 12pm at the March Cricket Club, to meet informally for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee, and something to eat.
Membership fee is £5 per year which will be payable in January and this covers incidental running costs.
Contact details are:
- Angela Allen: telephone number 01354 654169.
- Maryska Thurlow: telephone number 01354 656181 and her e-mail is mish.panspatch@btinternet.com
You are more than welcome to come along on one of our dates to meet us, but please don’t hesitate to phone if you would like a chat or you would like more information.
The Silver Line - The free confidential help line for older people
20Twenty Productions. We are a not-for-profit organisation that uses creativity and participation to engage and empower children and young people so they may build confidence, essential skills for life and one or more creative skill sets.
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Volunteer Centre in Fenland. If you want to volunteer, go here!
Mental health support:
Creative Fenland Creative arts for well-being. Priority for people with health conditions, disabilities and/or unpaid caring responsibilities.
Keep your head Keep Your Head brings together reliable information on mental health and well-being for children, young people and adults across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
How are you Peterborough (H.A.Y. Peterborough) Bringing together everything in the local community that is good for mental well-being in the area of Peterborough
How are you Fenland (H.A.Y. Fenland) Bringing together everything in the local community that is good for mental well-being in the area of Fenland, as well as a huge range of resources for everyone. Well worth a visit.
Kooth If you are worried, feeling low or just need someone to listen. Free and anonymous. No cost, no waiting lists and no doctor's referrals.
Qwell If you are worried, feeling low or just need someone to listen. Free and anonymous. No cost, no waiting lists and no doctor's referrals.
Rethink Carer Support (Cambridgeshire and Peterborough)
phone line 07783 267013 Email: Local co-ordinator is jfgwells57@gmail.com E-mail support service: cambridgecarersgroup@rethink.org
The SUN network Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol services. See also on this page: Rehab4addiction and Alcoholics Anonymous
MIND CPSL At Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire Mind we are passionate about positive well-being, and provide support to local people who may experience mental health challenges. The main website for MIND is here.
We are making space. ( A rather slow website!) They provide services supporting people in their own home, in their local community and with specialist support services.
Young Minds. You are not alone. However you're feeling right now, things can get better.