Hidden Gems, Culture Focus
Promoting local organisations, projects and people
(Articles previously printed in the Fenland Citizen)
Wisbech Museum
Following on from last week, I continue with my love of old cabinets with a picture of the Wisbech and Fenland Museum! This is in the first room (I forgot to check what the bird is, pop in and find out!) In the main room is the view that’s most commonly shown, with the balustrades …
Halloween, Bats and Tweetchat?
I think it might be Halloween soon… The Horsefair event has always been popular, but the organisers have this year extended the fun across the town. See posters around town and a Wisbech Witch poster in participating shops so on Saturday, between 3pm and 5pm, bring your goody bags for trick-or-treating! You can then climb …
Singing, Drama
I hope everyone is enjoying the summer holidays with their children. It’s a great opportunity to spend more quality time with them. The museums, library and community centres are putting on summer events (please look online and watch out for posters!) I’m concentrating on music and drama this week, as I’ve recently enjoyed a concert …
Summer 2015
Summertime is busy! I’m looking forward to the Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club’s Road Run on August 9th (www.brmmbrmm.com – fantastic website name!) My family have owned interesting vehicles for some years, so we enjoy going to this event each year, as well as the Parson Drove show. There are things to do throughout …
Penelope Club
I’m writing this later in the week than usual as it’s been a busy few days. Rose Fair has started, and it was wonderful to be at the Mayor’s “At Home” this evening, which was held at St Peter’s and St Paul’s church. The flower arrangements are all stunning; I will add some photos online, …
Hidden Gems March 13th
Hidden Gems When I started writing these columns I was thinking of simply getting the word out about all the good in this area, to counter the press coverage it normally receives. It seems that not only are people reading the column – which is daunting, but lovely to know! – they are also visiting …
Museums
Happy New Year! Do you do New Year’s Resolutions? Decide to learn something new, do more exercise? If you’re thinking of learning new things, you could visit each of the Fenland Museums this year, more than once if possible. Wisbech has three that I know of. Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House, the Wisbech and Fenland Museum, …
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 …