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Hidden Gems, Culture Focus

Promoting local organisations, projects and people

(Articles previously printed in the Fenland Citizen)

#MentalHealthWeek

There has been a surge in information, support and ideas for good mental health the last week. With the situation we’re in not getting any easier, I think we can all do with some ideas for ways to think more clearly, take some time for ourselves and create a stress free environment to be able …

Resilient Communities

How many of you have heard of the amazing work being done by People and Animals CIC and their team of volunteers? The “Toast” sessions at the Queen Mary Centre (QMC) and the Oasis Community Centre invite the local community to meet others, chat, share skills, and, yes, have tea and toast. Each week is …

Russian Drama, Arts and Dream Chasers

As you can see by the picture, I’m letting you all know about Rima’s Ladies Arts CIC this week. I’ve mentioned Rima before, she’s worked hard locally on community events and activities, comes along to the Penelope Club at Alexandra House, and is generally a lovely lady, very supportive of what I do as well …

Planning

After deciding on FOCUS as my word of the year, I’ve already been organised enough to do some planning to make the projects happen. I hope you’ll enjoy following the journey of this work as I mention progress throughout the year, probably asking for help along the way, while also still promoting and sharing the …

Mary Christmas!

Half term and Halloween are fast approaching, and you’ll find a fabulous selection of events going on in our hidden gems. Just a couple here to get you started, search online or at the library and get your diaries filled up this Autumn. Museums at Night is a national event and Wisbech and Fenland Museum …

Everyone an Artist, Everyone a Scientist

Three columns in one this week! Firstly, Fun Palaces – an ongoing campaign for cultural democracy, with an annual weekend of action every October. “The campaign promotes culture at the heart of community and community at the heart of culture. The combination of arts, craft, science, tech, digital, heritage and sports activities, led by local …

Market Place Update!

A month or so ago I wrote about pubs in the Market Place, and shops too. I got some wrong (though thought I was correct at the time, having done some research!) After chatting to members of the Wisbech Heritage Forum (on Facebook) I corrected myself, which is how research into any part of history …

Rose Fair week

It’s Rose Fair week! Assuming you’re reading this in the week the paper is published, then from today (3rd July) you will find a number of Churches throughout the town taking part with their own themes and activities, so please check the Rose Fair leaflet or their website for more details, or just have a …

Luxe Cinema

It’s been a while since I featured businesses here, so I thought I’d go see this happy crew – we had a sensible photo… but then this happened! I think it shows the camaraderie of the team that’s been created at the Luxe Cinema (Alexandra Road, PE13 1HQ). It’s been 10 years since Wisbech got …

Happy New Year for 2019

  Happy New Year everyone, I hope you all had a good break! I would like to mention again the Penelope Club that I am part of, which is for women who want to work for themselves, or already do, particularly in the creative industries, though all are welcome. We meet every month (next meeting …