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 …
HiddenGems
Hidden Gems When I started this column, I wanted to cover events, places and people. Trying to write about the people is a difficult one. There are many interesting people that have come from the area, obvious ones are Thomas Clarkson and Octavia Hill. (Go to both museums to find out more about them) There’s …
Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems Thankyou to everyone who responded so warmly to this new column! I’m pleased it is of interest, and hope it continues to show everyone the fantastic people, places and events we have here in the Fens. An interesting sounding launch event is coming up this Sunday – 15th November – at the …
First Column
The fenland area stretches across county and district boundaries, and covers rural and town areas, with Wisbech pretty much at its centre. The Capital of the Fens is an appropriate title for Wisbech in many ways; geographically, historically and currently: considering the amount of activities, places and fascinating people that are associated with the town! …