The mayor of March Cllr Rob Skoulding made it a family affair when he hosted the annual civic service on Sunday.

Cambs Times: The mayor of March, Cllr Rob Skoulding, his the annual civic service for the town at St Wendreda's on Sunday. Picture: MARK PURSERThe mayor of March, Cllr Rob Skoulding, his the annual civic service for the town at St Wendreda's on Sunday. Picture: MARK PURSER (Image: Archant)

Sons Jay and Harry both stepped forward to read lessons - from Genesis and Matthew - whilst his wife Laura led the team of helpers preparing afternoon tea after the service.

"It was a very nice occasion and it was good to welcome so many dignitaries from across Cambridgeshire to the service," said Cllr Skoulding who opened the service with an introductory welcome.

The Rev Andrew Smith, rural dean and team rector, conducted the service that was held at St Wendreda's.

Those attending included the deputy lord lieutenant, Colonel Mark Knight and Mrs Dianne Knight, police and crime commissioner Jason Ablewhite and Cllr Kay Mayor, chairman of Fenland District Council.

Cambs Times: The mayor of March, Cllr Rob Skoulding, his the annual civic service for the town at St Wendreda's on Sunday. Picture: MARK PURSERThe mayor of March, Cllr Rob Skoulding, his the annual civic service for the town at St Wendreda's on Sunday. Picture: MARK PURSER (Image: Archant)

There was also a civic presence from Huntingdon, Whittlesey, St Ives, Sandy, Stamford, Chatteris, Wisbech and Hunstanton.

Lt Col Brian Beauter and his wife Mrs Sherrie Beauter represented the USAF.

Cambs Times: The mayor of March, Cllr Rob Skoulding, his the annual civic service for the town at St Wendreda's on Sunday. Picture: MARK PURSERThe mayor of March, Cllr Rob Skoulding, his the annual civic service for the town at St Wendreda's on Sunday. Picture: MARK PURSER (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: The mayor of March, Cllr Rob Skoulding, his the annual civic service for the town at St Wendreda's on Sunday. Picture: MARK PURSERThe mayor of March, Cllr Rob Skoulding, his the annual civic service for the town at St Wendreda's on Sunday. Picture: MARK PURSER (Image: Archant)