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Hidden Gems, Culture Focus

Promoting local organisations, projects and people

(Articles previously printed in the Fenland Citizen)

Arts for the Equinox

As many of you are aware, I am part of the team looking after the Old Chapel (near Asda, Wisbech), so I’m pleased to let you know about our Arts Open Day on Saturday 21st March, 11am to 4pm. (In between Spring Equinox and Mother’s Day). We have events about the heritage of the Cemetery …

Mary Christmas!

Half term and Halloween are fast approaching, and you’ll find a fabulous selection of events going on in our hidden gems. Just a couple here to get you started, search online or at the library and get your diaries filled up this Autumn. Museums at Night is a national event and Wisbech and Fenland Museum …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Wisbech Museum

Following on from last week, I continue with my love of old cabinets with a picture of the Wisbech and Fenland Museum! This is in the first room (I forgot to check what the bird is, pop in and find out!) In the main room is the view that’s most commonly shown, with the balustrades …