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Hidden Gems, Culture Focus

Promoting local organisations, projects and people

(Articles previously printed in the Fenland Citizen)

Opera Dudes

All towns have, or should have, a local library. We are lucky that all Fenland towns have this facility.Since having children, I’ve visited libraries much more often. They are not just for loaning books, it turns out! I always knew about the research facilities, book clubs, storytelling and activities for children; but having joined the …

Summer Events

And we’re off! I don’t know about you, but at this time of the year, it sometimes feels like everything’s happening, or about to happen. While I’m planning events for this September and December, and even next year (oh, that’s going to be a great one, just you wait and see!) Meanwhile the Wisbech arts …

Etcetera

I wonder how many of you will agree that this week’s place is hidden? It’s definitely a Wisbech Gem, but many people have used it regularly for some years! I will try to entice new customers in to have a look. We can get used to the multiples: supermarkets, cafes, chainstores; we know what we’re …

Wisbech Wool Shop

This week, just in time to get yourself a project for Easter, the Wisbech Wool Shop, (Union Street, just off the Market Place). It’s been a wool and needlework shop for 60 years, I think that’s a testament to its staff and products in itself! I’m a recent customer of the shop (some have been …