Hidden Gems, Culture Focus
Promoting local organisations, projects and people
(Articles previously printed in the Fenland Citizen)
Heritage Open Days
Every year, the Heritage Open Days, which have been running for over 20 years, are a perfect opportunity to be out and about as a “last hurrah” of Summer. Historic properties open their doors for free – some are rarely open to the public at all and others offer at least one free day during …
Creative Courses Summer 2017
If you will indulge me, I’d like to talk about my own project this week. Recently funded by the Healthy Fenland Fund, I will be running some creative sessions in Wisbech for older adults and some for families. We will have a map showing us favourite places to shop for materials; places that are not …
High Street Wisbech Project and Cemetery
Following on from last time, the High Street Wisbech project website is now ready for you to add your memories, photographs or stories, that add to the historical record of the street. If you don’t use the internet but would still like to contribute, please feel free to write to me, care of Alexandra House, …
People and Animals CIC
I have been interested in finding out more about People and Animals CIC for some time, seeing their name appear sometimes and occasionally mentioned by others, but I hadn’t really understood what they do until I went along to one of their “Toast” afternoons at the Queen Mary Centre (Fridays, 3.30pm to 5pm) I had …
Helping out and things to do
2016 has been an interesting year, to say the least. With all the news of people passing away, especially this last few days, it’s been quite difficult, though it does make you appreciate your own health and family. I’m going to try to be positive and look forward. So, ideas for a positive future? Be …
Fayre, Crafts and Christmas 2016
Just since I last wrote this column I’ve had more people get in touch to talk about new projects and events. With everything going on across the area, from Peterborough to Norfolk, I’m finding myself booking people and places up to October 2017. The Wisbech Christmas Fayre team will meet in the new year to …
November 2016
I started this column to promote Wisbech in particular and the Fens in general as a “Hidden Gem”, with a “Culture Focus”. I’m now finding more and more people are noticing the Fens, Wisbech in particular, as a place to be. For example, is our little corner of Cambridgeshire now more within reach of the …
Community Gaming
Since I last wrote, the game PokemonGo has taken over! We went into Wisbech town centre, thinking we might see a couple of people, but there were so many, it was fantastic! It’s a game of collecting, and gaining experience by challenging others to win ownership of a “gym”. As it’s all done in the …
Summer Activities
Summer has begun! (I hope it is still summer when this goes to print…) The children are all finishing school, and there’s clubs and events on everywhere. Some you may know, but many are run with little budget for promotion, so I’m happy to share those I’ve found, hidden gems of activities! One fun new …
Made in the Fens
After featuring a shop last time, and I have a shop in mind for next time, I thought I’d write this column about some creative things to do around the town. I’ll first feature my own projects, as I’m really proud of the progress of my crochet ladies already, and also I would …