Community Groups, Heritage and those who work for themselves
As we approach the end of the year, I’ve been thinking about what I’ve seen achieved by the community groups I’ve met, and also what I’ve been doing. With this column I wanted to champion the hidden gems with a focus on heritage, community and those who work for themselves in the creative sector. I’ve …
September 2017
I know I say this often, but it is an exciting time in the Capital of the Fens! Indeed, in the whole of the area. After many years of low or no funding, a number of organisations and places have been getting their bids approved and they all have substantial community activity elements. Over the …
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 …
Pocket Park
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, …
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, …
The Heritage of Wisbech
Well, it’s all go in the heritage world of Wisbech! It’s heartening to see that after some years of local groups and people working hard to support the town’s heritage and talking to national funding organisations, that it has all been worth it and the projects are now coming in thick and fast. We’re going …
Wisbech, Fenland and Hidden Gems January 2017
The titles of this column are because there is so much fantastic history, cultural activities and amazing small businesses in Wisbech and throughout the Fens that were often called “hidden gems”, so I wanted to shout about them! I have however not been mentioning the Museum and the Castle as much as I could recently, …
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 …