WisFest

calendar updated

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:10:41 +0000

The calendar is now full of events. Do have a look and find one that suits you! The quiz on Saturday night was great fun. The Conservative Club hosted (worth a look for events – and they have a bowling green! opposite The Angles Theatre)

See the calendar and look in the right hand column to get the latest upcoming events – Nine Tailors the film tomorrow, at 2pm, the Luxe Cinema; then a talk on the film and Dorothy L Sayers while on a coach trip to locations written about in the book on Wednesday;
Tomorrow evening, Tuesday, at the Council Chambers, the Poetry Promenade, at 6pm. Later, at 7pm, Dancing at the Tower Ballroom! (Wisbech Institute).

Crafts Workshops Friday, only £2 to have a go (see tab above), Monster Workshop on saturday, then Craft Fair and Sunday at the Church, with exhibitions and music. Finale event, too!

Check the calendar, and add events to your diary, more next week!

More and more!

admin — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:03:35 +0000

Here’s an overview of events:

Overview

and here’s a list of exhibitions:

Exhibitions

enjoy!

The Conundrum is now up!

admin — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:05:29 +0000

Go to the Horsefair Shopping Centre, and look for the shop opposite Boots. Have a look at the letters you can find, all made by local artists.
Make a note of the letters, unscramble them, and post the word, with your contact details, through the Centre Manager’s door (next to the Bus Station) or email horsefair@wisbechartsfestival.org.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you! A £50 shopping voucher is up for grabs!

The Crafts Conundrum

admin — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:38:19 +0000

Almost time to start the Conundrum!

First letter has arrived at the Horsefair.

Updating!

admin — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:03:33 +0000

Some of the events have been updated, there’s a few more to confirm, but check the dates and you’ll see what’s coming!

The workshop day on the 24th will have a number of craftspeople demonstrating their craft, and you’ll be able to have a go for a contribution of only £2!

The Poetry Promenade was fantastic last year, and will be so again with poets returning from last year, and new poets (including the Fenland Poet Laureate) coming along.

New films, and a new walk; the Big Story Day was a great event for children, if your school isn’t coming, or you don’t send your children to school, do get in touch and we’ll see if there’s space for you.

Please keep checking back!

And….. We’re Back!

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:47:07 +0000

We’ve started planning this year’s festival programme! Actually, we’ve been busy for a few months, but we’re now gearing up to putting it all together and letting you know what’s going on, when and where!

Have a look through the old links, up above, to remind yourself of all the amazing things we did last year; they’ll be archived soon and all the new events will be added.

Sewing Again!

admin — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:44:50 +0000

On calling up one of the contributing makers to the Crafts Conundrum Trail, she said how much she’d enjoyed doing the letter, rediscovering an old interest in sewing.
Her daughter has requested a new quilt, and she found some unfinished projects and is now going to set aside time to do some more sewing and produce some more wonderful work for her family.

A fantastic outcome for the Festival; helping people back into a relaxing hobby like quilting is a real achievement. One person, maybe, but her whole family will benefit and of course she can pass on these skills to them and to her friends.

A proud moment for the event organisers!

Charles Dickens

admin — Thu, 31 May 2012 22:40:18 +0000

Richard Jones gave a very informative talk on Dickens, his life, and his loves! Interspersed with acted out pieces from the books and then some more readings, from Hard Times in particular. Thanks to Friends of the Institute who provided refreshments, and of course thanks to the Institute committee for providing the venue, just about [...]

Big Story

admin — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:37:13 +0000

A lovely morning with 6 storytellers around St Peter’s Gardens, including Fr Paul himself. 60 children in groups of 10 took it in turns to visit each storyteller, and the reports are they thoroughly enjoyed themselves! A quick snack and a go at weaving and they went off to the next set of storytellers. A visit to the Art Exhibition concluded the morning, just as a little light rain started to fall!
Photos and videos will be available shortly.

Poetry Promenade

admin — Wed, 30 May 2012 22:32:26 +0000

Fantastic poems written and performed by a number of people. Excellent work, an enjoyable evening. Special thanks to Peter Cox from Peterborough, Poet-in-residence of St Johns, in the city centre. Also to Elaine Ewart, Fenland Poet Laureate, and of course David Dykes, Curator of Clare Cottage, Helpston. A fascinating and informative talk about John Clare, [...]