Hidden Gems, Culture Focus
Promoting local organisations, projects and people
(Articles previously printed in the Fenland Citizen)
November 2016
I started this column to promote Wisbech in particular and the Fens in general as a “Hidden Gem”, with a “Culture Focus”. I’m now finding more and more people are noticing the Fens, Wisbech in particular, as a place to be. For example, is our little corner of Cambridgeshire now more within reach of the …
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 …
Autumn 2016
The sun is still shining – this photo was taken recently, with the lovely flowers from Wisbech in Bloom still thriving. It’s definitely turning to Autumn, though, with a little chill in the air. This time of year is full of chances to see beautiful skies, and enjoy the countryside around us. We’re lucky we …
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 …
Community Gaming
Since I last wrote, the game PokemonGo has taken over! We went into Wisbech town centre, thinking we might see a couple of people, but there were so many, it was fantastic! It’s a game of collecting, and gaining experience by challenging others to win ownership of a “gym”. As it’s all done in the …
Wisbech Town and Pokémon (?)
Since I last wrote, the game PokemonGo has taken over! We went into Wisbech town centre, thinking we might see a couple of people, but there were so many, it was fantastic! It’s a game of collecting, and gaining experience by challenging others to win ownership of a “gym”. As it’s all done in the …
Summer Activities
Summer has begun! (I hope it is still summer when this goes to print…) The children are all finishing school, and there’s clubs and events on everywhere. Some you may know, but many are run with little budget for promotion, so I’m happy to share those I’ve found, hidden gems of activities! One fun new …
Rose Fair July 2016
Rose Fair has started as I write this, and while the weather is changeable, it’s always a lovely, friendly, beautiful event. Such a fantastic turnout of people, and so many are visitors who come by the coachload. If anyone in town doesn’t know it’s Rose Fair, then there’s hundreds who visit us who do. Looking …