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 …
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 …
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 …
Made in the Fens
After featuring a shop last time, and I have a shop in mind for next time, I thought I’d write this column about some creative things to do around the town. I’ll first feature my own projects, as I’m really proud of the progress of my crochet ladies already, and also I would …
Christmas Map
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 …
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 …
Arts Alive!
Arts Alive! I’ve talked before about funding coming to the area, which is most welcome and will provide activities and improvements which we can all enjoy. One pot that is already being spent is Arts Alive! This is giving all local libraries a menu of activities and events to choose from within a small …
Heritage Open Days August 2015
Lorena runs Red Barn Creative a local arts organisation to support artists/makers and also offers sewing and crochet classes. I hope the summer holidays have been good to you, and we get a few more weeks of sunny outdoors weather left (particularly on WisBeach day, August 31st – such a great idea! Go to …
Rose and Crown and others
Last week and this week I’ve used the Rose and Crown as a business venue. I’ve said before how great it is for afternoon tea, and I’ve enjoyed lunch there too, we really are lucky to have a place like this in our town centre. Part of its charm is that it’s such a great …
May Half Term
I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy something from the Brinks Festival this year! It was packed full of great talks, performances, music and exhibitions. Well done to all involved. Any artists, makers, performers, photographers and other creative people please do get in touch, there’s some exciting new events coming up! (email events@redbarncreative.org.uk) One …