Cheers!
Elgood’s Brewery is often referred to as a “Hidden Gem”, so appropriate that I write about it here! It’s easy to find, you could walk from town, or drive – they have a car park – you’ll be able to carry home all your fresh, local produce! Go along North Brink, beside the river, follow …
October 2017
I mentioned a couple of issues ago about meeting a new author at the Friends’ Meeting House, North Brink. His name is Chris Donald, and he’s put together all that he has discovered about “Wisbech’s Princess”, Jane Stuart. She is buried behind the Meeting House, which is open to the public a few times a …
Luxe Cinema 2017
Running creative classes in Alexandra House on Alexandra Road has meant I visit that area of Wisbech more than I used to, and I find the Luxe Cinema a lovely place to stop for a coffee, and there’s always a friendly welcome. As many of you will know by now, it’s recently changed hands. Burleigh …
The ‘Fenland Five’ Museums and more to visit 2017
While this column was started with Wisbech in mind, to counter the often negative press, I do of course enjoy and wish to promote other cultural places and activities in the area. Where are your favourite places to go to learn something new, relax and enjoy? There are the “Fenland Five” museums of course – …
February 2017
This week I want to mention a person as a hidden gem of Wisbech. An important contributor to the community over a number of years, Kevin Smith of the Horsefair Shopping Centre. Introducing and running a number of well-attended fun events at the Horsefair has meant he is often in the papers, so he’s not …
December 2016
I wonder if those who use social media have seen the post that says “every time you buy handmade, an actual person does a little happy dance”, or the one that explains buying “just a card” will directly support a family, and that in turn supports the local economy. A thriving local economy is good …
November 2016
We’re now on the run up to Christmas, it’s even getting cold enough to feel like Christmas! Look out for a craft fair/gift market near you, there’ll be plenty of chances to support independent sellers, craftspeople and artists. There are always fantastic, unique, well-priced gifts for you or your family and friends at these events. …
October 2016
With a little help from my friends at the Town Council, I’ve got extra events to chat about this week. The new calendar they have on their website is great, really useful for knowing what the council does and its regular meetings, but also many events and activities are being added, showing that Wisbech is …
Heritage Open Days 2016
I hope many of you managed to get out and about for the free Heritage Open Days this last weekend. I got a sneak peak at the Ptolemy Maps in the Wisbech and Fenland Museum Library last week, it is amazing to see something like that in a local museum, not have to travel to …
August 2016
There’s a number of activities and places that have caught my interest recently. The Orchard Tea Room have Sarah Madsen back with her beautiful drawings, the portrait of a baby’s face is mesmerising. New to me are her landscapes, a different style, just as beautiful and absorbing. The Orchard does, of course, have lovely food …