OPENING OF THE MART FAIR - FAMILY NIGHT - ALL RIDES REDUCED

The Mart Fair will be open in Chapel Road Car Park – Thursday 28, Friday 1, Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9

The fair rides will set up on the on the market place on Thursday 28 after the market has finished, and will be open every afternoon during the week

Venue:

Chapel Road Car Park

Contact:

N/A

February meeting

Sam Godley: One Name Studies

all welcome

non-members £2

Venue:

Wisbech Library Ely Place PE13 1EU

Contact:

01945 587723

Safer Neighbourhood Team

Any questions or comments? Come and have your say.

Venue:

Horsefair Shopping Centre PE13 1AR

Contact:

https://www.cambs.police.uk/

The Mart Fair will be open in Chapel Road Car Park – Thursday 28, Friday 1, Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9

The fair rides will set up on the on the market place on Thursday 28 after the market has finished, and will be open every afternoon during the week

Venue:

Chapel Road Car Park

Contact:

N/A

Singer-songwriter Andrew Robinson will perform a free concert in Wisbech as part of After Hours Live on Friday March 1.

The musician and worship leader is described as having a heart to lead people into the presence of God, where they can experience the power of the Holy Spirit and be equipped and released to live wholeheartedly for Christ.

Andrew is passionate about writing songs that are grounded in biblical truth and inspire worshippers to pursue a deeper and more intimate relationship with God.

At the end of 2016 Andrew received fresh inspiration to write new songs and after a prolific spell of crafting new songs, he released an EP, 'Where The Light Shines', which is an acoustic recording of songs that give a glimpse into his journey of faith over the last few years.

Venue:

Octavia's Cafe 10-14a South Brink PE13 1JQ

Contact:

via website or Facebook

Come – Everything is Ready!

Everything is ready and the invitation is for everyone - men, women and children of all ages to join this Day of Prayer.* Women of Slovenia, one of the smallest and youngest countries in Europe, have prepared this year's service and they encourage us to reflect on the barriers they have faced since the end of the Second World War when their country was a part of Yugoslavia, a Marxist socialist republic. They share the challenges they have met and the hopes they have for the future.

World Day of Prayer is an international, inter-church organisation which enables us to hear the thoughts of women from all parts of the world: their hopes, concerns and prayers. The preparation for the day is vast. An international committee is based in New York and there are national committees in each participating country. Regional conferences meet to consider the service and then local groups make their plans. Finally, at a church near you on Friday March 1^st 2019 people will gather to celebrate the service prepared by the women of Slovenia.

The Day of Prayer is celebrated in over 120 countries. It begins in Samoa and prayer in native languages travels throughout the world --- through Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas before finishing in American Samoa some 38 hours later.

Venue:

United Reformed Church, Castle Square, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 1EH

Contact:

Hilary Finlay 01945 584737

🚴‍♀️ Starting this Saturday @ The Spinney Adventure Playground, Wisbech, 11am-1pm.

🚴‍♂️ Bring along your own bikes and learn how to fix them!

🚴‍♀️ Trained volunteers will be on hand to help.

🚴‍♂️ Extra bikes to work on if you want more practice.

Venue:

Wisbech Adventure Playground, Waterlees Road, Wisbech PE13 3HB

Contact:

To book, please email activefenlandbookings@fenland.gov.uk

The Mart Fair will be open in Chapel Road Car Park – Thursday 28, Friday 1, Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9

The fair rides will set up on the on the market place on Thursday 28 after the market has finished, and will be open every afternoon during the week

Venue:

Chapel Road Car Park

Contact:

N/A

3pm kick off at the Elgoods Stadium

Sheffield FC – the World's First Football Club

In the year of 1857 William Prest and Nathaniel Creswick founded the first football club in the world. Two pioneers that developed new rules and laws for a game to play with friends of all ages in the community. Early, both gentlemen saw the power of football to connect people with grace, happiness
and respect for one another. Starting with the inventions of 1857, football became a strong social and emotional basement for the citizens of Sheffield - and is today the world's greatest game.

Venue:

Elgoods Stadium Wisbech Town Football Club Lynn Road PE14 7AL

Contact:

01945 581511 (Football Club)

4 bands will be playing a mixture of covers and original songs

Entertainment nights are open to everyone
If you would like to use the club on a regular basis we would like you to become a member
Single membership £25.00
Double membership £30.00

Venue:

Ex Services Club, Alexandra Road PE13 1HQ

Contact:

01945 584672

Table top sale

Promoting Animal Welfare

Ashley's Boarding Kennels raises funds to help less fortunate animals at home and abroad. Ashley's family has been involved in animal rescue for over 20 years.

Venue:

St Peter's Church Hall, Church Terrace PE13 1HP

Contact:

PAW via Ashley's Boarding Kenels

The Mart Fair will be open in Chapel Road Car Park – Thursday 28, Friday 1, Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9

The fair rides will set up on the on the market place on Thursday 28 after the market has finished, and will be open every afternoon during the week

Venue:

Chapel Road Car Park

Contact:

N/A

Eyes down 7.30pm

Venue:

St Augustine's Church Parish Centre, Lynn Road PE13 3AH

Contact:

07874245683 (St Augustine's Parish Centre)

Morning Burlesque Chair Dance Classes are coming to Wisbech for all you Yummy Mummies!

Taster class starts Wednesday 6th March 11am-12pm £2.50

If it takes off, classes will continue every Wednesday 10am-11am (term time only) just £5 a class , we dance barefoot in leggings/vest tops and bring a bottle of water!

There's no need to book - just turn up!

We welcome ladies of all ages, shapes, sizes, abilities and we want YOU to come join in the FUN! Get Fit, Lose Weight, Build Confidence & Have FUN! You'll shed the crimbo lbs and make new friends. We can't wait to meet you!

Venue:

Queen Mary Centre, Queens Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. PE13 2PE

Contact:

Sierra Margas

Surgery will be on the 7th March 2019 between 14:00pm - 16:00pm

The Commissioner offers regularly one to one opportunities for members of the public to come and discuss issues and concerns. The surgeries are held monthly and are rotated around the county in order to allow a location which is suitable for everyone.

Venue:

Wisbech Police Station, Nene Parade, Wisbech PE13 3BT

Contact:

If you would like to book a 15 minute slot, please email: cambs-pcc@pnn.police.uk or telephone 0300 333 3456.

The Mart Fair will be open in Chapel Road Car Park – Thursday 28, Friday 1, Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9

The fair rides will set up on the on the market place on Thursday 28 after the market has finished, and will be open every afternoon during the week

Venue:

Chapel Road Car Park

Contact:

N/A

The Mart Fair will be open in Chapel Road Car Park – Thursday 28, Friday 1, Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9

The fair rides will set up on the on the market place on Thursday 28 after the market has finished, and will be open every afternoon during the week

Venue:

Chapel Road Car Park

Contact:

N/A

Mother's Day Craft Fayre

You can follow the Rose and Crown on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

Venue:

Rose & Crown PE13 1DG

Contact:

01945 589800

The Mart Fair will be open in Chapel Road Car Park – Thursday 28, Friday 1, Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9

The fair rides will set up on the on the market place on Thursday 28 after the market has finished, and will be open every afternoon during the week

Venue:

Chapel Road Car Park

Contact:

N/A

Live Music (60s and 70s)

Entertainment nights are open to everyone
If you would like to use the club on a regular basis we would like you to become a member
Single membership £25.00
Double membership £30.00

Venue:

Ex Services Club, Alexandra Road PE13 1HQ

Contact:

01945 584672

Come and join us for our brand new Bingo Nights in 2019! Family Bingo is on every 2nd Monday of the month. Doors open 6:30, eyes down 7:15. Lots of great prizes, a bonus game and a cash game. There will also be a raffle and a tombola, and even a free children's game if we have enough kiddies on the night.

Venue:

Marshland Hall Smeeth Road Marshland St James PE14 8JB

Contact:

Tracy at Marshland Hall Contact details : tracy@marshlandhall.org.uk

Wisbech Society presents Welfare, The Poor Laws and The Workhouse in Wisbech, the final event in its winter lecture programme, by Society trustee and retired local GP Dr Eric Somerville.

After detailing its historic background, Dr Somerville will outline the provision made for poor people locally, from medieval times up to the introduction of the welfare state. Associated facilities included poor houses, almshouses and two workhouses, as well as relief for paupers in their own homes. In this offering, Wisbech was regarded a 'model town' and noted for its generosity towards the less fortunate.

The lecture also serves as an introduction to Wisbech Society's first 2019 summer outing, which visits the Southwell Workhouse in Nottinghamshire, on 8 May.

The doors open at the Dwight Centre at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

Admission is free for Society members. For non-members there is an admission cost of £3.00, while under-18s are invited to come along for free.

Venue:

Dwight Centre, Wisbech Grammar School, North Brink PE13 1JX

Contact:

For further information regarding the event or the Society, contact Paul E Eden, Wisbech Society Press Officer, on publicity@wisbech-society.co.uk or go to www.wisbech-society.co.uk

Story Making Workshop

Tickets: £2.50 per person Running time: 2 hours Suitable for: Families with children 5+ yrs Join Stand Tall Theatre as they engage young children and their families in the creation of their own stories 33 which they will then bring to life using story telling techniques.

Refreshments available.

Ticketing Information Buying Tickets Tickets for performances and workshops can be purchased in the following ways: • Online at The Library Presents webpage www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/arts • In person from the library hosting the event • By calling the Cambridge Live Box Office: 01223 357851 • By exchanging Time Credits; at the hosting Library; there are two Time Credit places available for each library Family & Concessions Prices All children under 12 yrs must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+ yrs). Both children and accompanying adults will need a ticket unless stated otherwise. Concession prices for performances: £4 Children (under 16), Unwaged and Registered Disabled £5 Students and Senior Citizens (over 65) £14 Family Saver – a family is 4 people including at least one child and one adult. N.B. This ticket option is only available for select performances. Concession prices for workshops: £2.50 Children (under 16), Unwaged, Registered Disabled, Students, Senior Citizens (over 65). Companion Tickets: Disabled customers who need a free companion ticket, so their carer can accompany 5 them, should request this at the time of booking. Please note that some activities do not have a concession rate. Please bring evidence of your concession status with you to the event (for example proof of age). Time Credits Time Credits are a way of recognising the amazing things people do in their communities. If you give an hour of your time to your community, your community thanks you by giving you an hour to spend on something you would like to do. There are lots of ways to earn Time Credits across your community, and everyone's time is worth the same. Cambridgeshire Time Credits programme is funded by Cambridgeshire County Council and the CHS Group working in partnership with Spice. Contact: time.credits@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or facebook.com/CambsTimeCredits

Venue:

Wisbech Library Ely Place PE13 1EU

Contact:

see above

Live Music

Entertainment nights are open to everyone
If you would like to use the club on a regular basis we would like you to become a member
Single membership £25.00
Double membership £30.00

Venue:

Ex Services Club, Alexandra Road PE13 1HQ

Contact:

01945 584672

We're delighted to invite you to 'Christian Aid On Tour' at St Peter and Paul, Wisbech.

'This is a chance for local supporters to meet and be inspired by what they hear. We have an amazing opportunity to change the world.' Regional Coordinator - Pam Richardson.

Venue:

St Peter & St Paul Church, Church Terrace PE13 1HP

Contact:

via web page

10am - 4pm

Alchemical Romance returns to host their second Inspiring Women Craft & Gift Fair at Tower Hall, Friday Bridge.

After a successful first year, 2019 promises to be even better!

Following on from International Women's Day and just in time for Mother's Day, come and see our wide range of high quality, handcrafted goods and find Mum that special something. Or simply pop in for a naughty-but-nice slice of cake, courtesy of our wonderful WI.

Venue:

Tower Hall, Maltmas Drove, Friday Bridge. PE14 0HW

Contact:

Victoria Bunting alromacosmetics@gmail.com

Bring your cars, bikes, vans and scooters 🚗🚲🚐🛵 over to Wisbech Fire Station on Saturday March 23 for our charity car wash 10am - 3pm.

All proceeds from the day go to @firefighters999 🚒

Venue:

Wisbech Fire Station Churchill Road PE13 2DN

Contact:

01480 444 500 (Fire Service headquarters)

Live Music

Entertainment nights are open to everyone
If you would like to use the club on a regular basis we would like you to become a member
Single membership £25.00
Double membership £30.00

Venue:

Ex Services Club, Alexandra Road PE13 1HQ

Contact:

01945 584672

Talk and Storytelling

Doors open 6.45pm

Tickets: £7 standard, £4/£5 concessions

Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes, plus an interval

Suitable for: Adults and Young People (14+ yrs)

Classworks Theatre use a large selection of heritage clothing to present an interactive experience where they share the stories of the people who owned them and reflect on the times they lived in. Many items come from people who lived in Cambridgeshire. Audiences can handle and try on garments from other countries, cultures and eras.

Licensed bar.

Ticketing Information Buying Tickets Tickets for performances and workshops can be purchased in the following ways: • Online at The Library Presents webpage www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/arts • In person from the library hosting the event • By calling the Cambridge Live Box Office: 01223 357851 • By exchanging Time Credits; at the hosting Library; there are two Time Credit places available for each library Family & Concessions Prices All children under 12 yrs must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+ yrs). Both children and accompanying adults will need a ticket unless stated otherwise. Concession prices for performances: £4 Children (under 16), Unwaged and Registered Disabled £5 Students and Senior Citizens (over 65) £14 Family Saver – a family is 4 people including at least one child and one adult. N.B. This ticket option is only available for select performances. Concession prices for workshops: £2.50 Children (under 16), Unwaged, Registered Disabled, Students, Senior Citizens (over 65). Companion Tickets: Disabled customers who need a free companion ticket, so their carer can accompany 5 them, should request this at the time of booking. Please note that some activities do not have a concession rate. Please bring evidence of your concession status with you to the event (for example proof of age). Time Credits Time Credits are a way of recognising the amazing things people do in their communities. If you give an hour of your time to your community, your community thanks you by giving you an hour to spend on something you would like to do. There are lots of ways to earn Time Credits across your community, and everyone's time is worth the same. Cambridgeshire Time Credits programme is funded by Cambridgeshire County Council and the CHS Group working in partnership with Spice. Contact: time.credits@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or facebook.com/CambsTimeCredits

Venue:

Wisbech Library Ely Place PE13 1EU

Contact:

see above

We have a really big range of funders coming and be great to get a good response from groups in Wisbech.

So far we have

• Heritage Lottery Fund
• John Lewis Partnership
• Living Sport
• Healthy Fenland Fund
• Big Lottery Fund
• Tesco Bags of Help

CCVS is a registered charity set up to champion and support community and voluntary groups, and promote volunteering across Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire and Fenland.

Venue:

Wisbech Town Council Chamber 1 North Brink PE13 1JR

Contact:

Tel: (01223) 464696 Email: enquiries@cambridgecvs.org.uk

Wisbech Town Ladies FC

Doors open 6.45pm, eyes down 7.30pm

All welcome

Venue:

Wisbech Town Football Club, Lynn Road PE14 7AL

Contact:

01945 581511 (Football Cub)

Saxon Bed Burials. A talk on the Cambridgeshire Saxon Bed burial at Trumpington. The speaker is Alison Dickens MCIfA, Cambridge Archaeological Unit and Access, Cambridge Archaeology.

Admission £3. Book your seat at info@fenarch.org.uk or Text: 07765 172450. NB The mobile number is only used for texts.

Venue:

Mendis Old Market PE13 1NB

Contact:

See website & Facebook info@fenarch.org.uk

Wisbech over 60's Friendship Club, in partnership with the Rosmini Centre, has invited the Cambridgeshire County Council's SCAM Prevention Team to give a presentation on SCAMs. The team will offer advice and support that will help prevent you becoming the victim of a SCAM. The talk is very informative and open to everyone.

Venue:

Rosmini Centre, 69 Queens Road, Wisbech, PE13 2PH

Contact:

Stewart Goodacre stewart.goodacre@ageukcap.org.uk

Murder Mystery evening which will be held at the hotel on Friday 29^th March 2019 from 7pm to 11pm.

Tickets are £39.50 each with a 2 course meal and of course entertainment provide by Murder Mystery Productions.

Venue:

Rose & Crown Hotel, Market Place PE13 1DG

Contact:

Rose & Crown Hotel 01945 589800 info@theroseandcrownhotel.com

73rd season of concerts

Alex Tsvetkov (formally playing as Alex Florian) will give a piano recital. Alex graduated from the Music Academy in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. He has given many concerts as soloist and accompanist, including several very successful concerts in Wisbech.

In previous concerts Alex has excelled in playing works by Liszt, Chopin, Mozart and Beethoven. His programme for this concert has yet to be finalised but promises to be diverse and may include music by Chinese and Bulgarian composers.

Tickets available in advance or on the door.

Adults £10, Students (over 18) £7 accompanied children free.

Venue:

Russell Hall, Wisbech Grammar School North Brink PE13 1JX

Contact:

Further details available from the Secretary, William Morris 01945 463230

Join Creative People and Places: Market Place on Saturday 30th March for An Introduction to Developing & Sharing your Creative Practice and Audiences in Wisbech

This creative development Skills Sharing session is for artists, makers, craftspeople and creative practitioners.

At this facilitated networking day, you'll be sharing and developing ideas, meeting other creative practitioners from the surrounding area, and finding out more about Market Place and how we can support your creative practice!

We also want to hear suggestions from you about what skills you'd like to develop to enhance your own creative practice, and the sort of skill sharing events you'd like to see Market Place offer in the future. Market Place Creative Agents Ali and Colin will be there to chat with on the day too.

This event is for you if you're an established and practicing artist, new to art and creative practice, a maker, craftsperson, student looking someone delivering creative activities looking to share and develop their own skills.

Our networking & skills sharing days are open to anyone wishing to contribute to building the creative offer in the market towns of Forest Heath and Fenland, and/or wishing to develop your own creative practice and audiences.

Tickets, which must be pre-booked, are £5 per person and includes all hand-outs and materials from the day, refreshments and lunch. Travel expenses will be reimbursed upon receipt of invoice too.

Please share this event with anyone you think might be interested in coming along too!

Please book your ticket, via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/market-place-skills-sharing-workshop-tickets-56110628400

ANY QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the day, if the event will be suitable for you, or what the day will involve, please contact Florence Tong, Head of Project Delivery for Babylon Arts, at florence.tong@babylonarts.org.uk who will be happy to help

Venue:

St Peter's Lodge, Love Lane PE13 1HP

Contact:

see above