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Hidden Gems, Culture Focus

Promoting local organisations, projects and people

(Articles previously printed in the Fenland Citizen)

Blooming Bikes

We must all have seen the beautiful flowers throughout the town – if you haven’t yet, do pop in just for this spectacular display. It’s a culmination of Wisbech in Bloom’s work throughout the year to grow and plant displays for the Anglia in Bloom regional competition. This year, Wisbech is being judged for both …

Cambridgeshire Voluntary Support

This week, I would like to feature one of the organisations helping those this column seeks to champion, CCVS: Cambridge Council for Voluntary Service. With thanks to Alan Turner. CCVS is a source of expert help and advice for the third sector – charities and voluntary community groups – by providing them with the information …

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, …

Funding

Firstly, I must apologise for not putting up the links as I mentioned in my last column. As soon as I’d sent it off, I got a message that I’d got through to the second round of a funding application and so I’ve been talking to people and having meetings about that and working all …

Helping out and things to do

2016 has been an interesting year, to say the least. With all the news of people passing away, especially this last few days, it’s been quite difficult, though it does make you appreciate your own health and family. I’m going to try to be positive and look forward. So, ideas for a positive future? Be …