Promoting local organisations, projects and people

The history and heritage of the fens, and particularly Wisbech, has been a focus for me the last few weeks (new project details to come). The talk by Diane Calton Smith at the library regarding her new book showed us her enthusiasm for the area. On her way to writing the novel, she put together …

Today is all about the Fens. I’m still enjoying my project, Made in the Fens (redbarncreative.org/fens), for the Ouse Washes Landscape Partnership, researching different skills needed to live and work here in the past. I’m now also organising the workshops for it – mainly in July to coincide with OuseFest, but also on June 3rd …

During research for Made in the Fens, I came across some photos in the Lilian Ream collection held at the library. One photo, taken in Castle Square, caught my eye. It’s of staff (I think) with a cart, lots of baskets and boxes, and a big sign saying how they’ve got some clothing that’s ready-to-wear …

Well, ‘another year over, a new one just begun…’ How’s it going so far? I’m guessing we’re all grateful we don’t have floods. I’m glad those “upstream” in this area are managing the rivers and flood plains and so protecting us. Then there’s New Year resolutions – did you make any, and are you keeping …

I’m feeling Christmassy seeing all the lights twinkling – my favourites are the old ones along the famous Brinks, but the new ones are looking great too! Well done all involved in the Lights switch-on. The next big event is the Christmas Fayre (I think I may have mentioned it before…!) It’s been fun being …

I’m seeing so many fantastic projects appearing, and more positivity. I hope we really are all coming together to support our local businesses, people and places, it makes a difference to us all. I’m involved in some of them. I have limited time and resources, as we all do, hence reducing my volunteering (which includes …

I thought the Summer season was busy – brilliant events across the area, organised by so many, from community centres to town councils. I am already thinking about the Christmas season (as I produce a magazine and always have to think ahead, and I’m helping with the Wisbech Christmas Fayre), but I’m in danger of …

Lorena runs Red Barn Creative www.redbarncreative.org.uk a not-for-profit organisation running social media workshops and creative classes   Having mentioned Market Street last time, I must apologise for missing out businesses. There are a number of health and beauty shops like hairdressers, nail bars and tanning salons in town, and that includes Market Street. So next …