Hidden Gems, Culture Focus
Promoting local organisations, projects and people
(Articles previously printed in the Fenland Citizen)
Community Groups, Heritage and those who work for themselves
As we approach the end of the year, I’ve been thinking about what I’ve seen achieved by the community groups I’ve met, and also what I’ve been doing. With this column I wanted to champion the hidden gems with a focus on heritage, community and those who work for themselves in the creative sector. I’ve …
Slotcars? 2017
Having found Rima’s group (that I wrote about last time) almost by chance, I’ve now found another regular club that’s just as much fun but a completely different style! I spotted a poster on Facebook and clicked through to find out more. They are a bunch of enthusiasts of all ages who meet once a …
November 2017
The “Season of Goodwill” is almost upon us, so today I’m looking at the goodwill I find in people all year round. They are hidden gems just as worthy of mentioning and promoting as the events and places I write about. The last two Culture Focus columns have been about two groups of people getting …
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 …
September 2017
I know I say this often, but it is an exciting time in the Capital of the Fens! Indeed, in the whole of the area. After many years of low or no funding, a number of organisations and places have been getting their bids approved and they all have substantial community activity elements. Over the …
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 …
Heritage Open Days
Every year, the Heritage Open Days, which have been running for over 20 years, are a perfect opportunity to be out and about as a “last hurrah” of Summer. Historic properties open their doors for free – some are rarely open to the public at all and others offer at least one free day during …
Creative Courses Summer 2017
If you will indulge me, I’d like to talk about my own project this week. Recently funded by the Healthy Fenland Fund, I will be running some creative sessions in Wisbech for older adults and some for families. We will have a map showing us favourite places to shop for materials; places that are not …
Pocket Park
Following on from last time, the High Street Wisbech project website is now ready for you to add your memories, photographs or stories, that add to the historical record of the street. If you don’t use the internet but would still like to contribute, please feel free to write to me, care of Alexandra House, …
High Street Wisbech Project and Cemetery
Following on from last time, the High Street Wisbech project website is now ready for you to add your memories, photographs or stories, that add to the historical record of the street. If you don’t use the internet but would still like to contribute, please feel free to write to me, care of Alexandra House, …