Leisure

Museum receives £10,000 boost from grant-making charity

Museum receives £10,000 boost from foundation

Handcrafted teddy bears to comfort children in police interactions

Handcrafted teddy bears to comfort children in police interactions

Retired nurse crafts teddy bears for Fenland Police

Friendship Month celebrated with 'frenergy' events in Wisbech

Friendship Month celebrated with 'frenergy' events in Wisbech

Friendship group invites Wisbech folk to 'frenergy' events

Residents uncover world of flavors at local care home tasting event

Residents uncover world of flavors at local care home tasting event

Cheese and wine tasting delights Wisbech care home residents

Volunteers from Murrow Street Pride Group enhancing the village together

Volunteers from Murrow Street Pride Group enhancing the village together

Volunteer fair in Wisbech offers chance to give back and boost wellbeing

Independent Fenland-based singer-songwriter and producer DOMINYKA

Independent Fenland-based singer-songwriter and producer DOMINYKA

R&B and soul artist from the Fens to release new mixtape

Folk can meet a fire breathing dragon this summer in Wisbech

Folk can meet a fire breathing dragon this summer in Wisbech

Smoke-breathing dragon to steal the show at upcoming Beasts exhibition

Shane Millar winning the Sewell Salver

Shane Millar winning the Sewell Salver

Clubs and societies

Silver for Shane and golf club results

One of the bands performing at WisBEACH Rock Festival 2024

One of the bands performing at WisBEACH Rock Festival 2024

Thousands make WisBEACH Rock Festival 2024 a 'fantastic' day

Schoolgirl's debut horse show ends in international championship glory

Schoolgirl's debut horse show ends in international championship glory

Schoolgirl wins prestigious title at International Horse Show

£600 raised for the NSPCC at a family fun day in Wisbech

£600 raised for the NSPCC at a family fun day in Wisbech

NSPCC volunteers host successful fund-raising event in Wisbech

The meeting will be at The Five Bells in Tydd St Mary.

The meeting will be at The Five Bells in Tydd St Mary.

Only Fools and Motors monthly meeting returns this Saturday (August 3)

General manager, Paula Colman, deputy manager, Sarah Sage and team ready for the olympic games!

General manager, Paula Colman, deputy manager, Sarah Sage and team ready for the olympic games!

Team Hickarfit all the way! Care home in the Fens hosts its own Olympics

Throwback to WisBEACH Rock Festival 2023

Throwback to WisBEACH Rock Festival 2023

WisBeach Rock Festival returns this weekend with live music

Artists and creatives will be showcasing their work once again at Upwell Hall on Sunday (August 4).

Artists and creatives will be showcasing their work once again at Upwell Hall on Sunday (August 4).

Artists to showcase their work at village’s Summer Artisan Fayre

Whittlesey's community hub enjoys boost from joining of three groups

Whittlesey's community hub enjoys boost from joining of three groups

Three community groups unite to bolster newly-formed hub

Acclaimed chef to lead funded community cookery class in Wisbech

Acclaimed chef to lead funded community cookery class in Wisbech

Cambridgeshire cookery school receives £10k for free culinary course

You can watch the Euros for FREE in the Fens.

You can watch the Euros for FREE in the Fens.

FREE Euros semi final screening at Light Cinema in Wisbech

Pupils present Bugsy Malone at Thomas Clarkson Academy

Pupils present Bugsy Malone at Thomas Clarkson Academy

Thomas Clarkson Academy pupils to perform Bugsy Malone

The Brownies dressed up in the Brownie dress which was worn for many years including the sixties

The Brownies dressed up in the Brownie dress which was worn for many years including the sixties

Wisbech Brownies troop bring nostalgic vibe to the Rose Fair parade

The Hexachordia trio is made up of Sarah Doig, Tony Scheuregger and Jane Scheuregger

The Hexachordia trio is made up of Sarah Doig, Tony Scheuregger and Jane Scheuregger

King Henry VIII musical event echoes the past

Lynne holding Ra the tawny owl on a recent visit to Fens Falconry in Wisbech St Mary.

Lynne holding Ra the tawny owl on a recent visit to Fens Falconry in Wisbech St Mary.

Fens Oddfellows group shares tips and support to enjoy retirement

Nene Veterinary Group will host an open day next month

Nene Veterinary Group will host an open day next month

Wisbech vet practice offers pet lovers glimpse behind the scenes

Join the free workshops at National Gallery's 'Art Road Trip' in Wisbech

Join the free workshops at National Gallery's 'Art Road Trip' in Wisbech

National Gallery

National Gallery celebrates 200th year with mobile art studio in Wisbech

Hedgehog volunteer Jan, headteacher Mrs Belcher and resident ambassador Barrie

Hedgehog volunteer Jan, headteacher Mrs Belcher and resident ambassador Barrie

Hedgehog-friendly tips for all ages during care home visit

Look out for these super cute miniature donkeys at Wisbech Rose Fair 2024.

Look out for these super cute miniature donkeys at Wisbech Rose Fair 2024.

Adorable donkeys to take part in Wisbech Rose Fair parade

Wisbech Armed Forces Day 2019.

Wisbech Armed Forces Day 2019.

Armed Forces Day

Wisbech Armed Forces Day 2024 takes place at Wisbech Park on June 23

The Clarkson Singers to perform in Wisbech

The Clarkson Singers to perform in Wisbech

More Things to do

Clarkson singers to perform in Wisbech

Keith Smith, Andrew Howison and Tim Mann.

Keith Smith, Andrew Howison and Tim Mann.

New exhibition opens at Wisbech Gallery

Brenda, Barrie and Jean with friend at the bingo.

Brenda, Barrie and Jean with friend at the bingo.

Hickathrift House

Hickathrift House

Bingo night raised huge sum for Wisbech care home

Andrew Ketley signing copies of Volume 6 at the launch.

Andrew Ketley signing copies of Volume 6 at the launch.

Wisbech and Fenland Museum

Celebration for fans of Wisbech pubs book series

March and District Model Railway Club visited Rose Lodge care home in Wisbech on May 14.

March and District Model Railway Club visited Rose Lodge care home in Wisbech on May 14.

Model train demonstration is a hit with care home residents

New Wisbech mayor Cllr Sidney Imafidon attended the event.

New Wisbech mayor Cllr Sidney Imafidon attended the event.

Care home's spring fair brings community together

To mark Dementia Action Week, staff and residents at Rose Lodge care home in Wisbech were gifted memory boxes filled with retro Cadbury chocolate bars.

To mark Dementia Action Week, staff and residents at Rose Lodge care home in Wisbech were gifted memory boxes filled with retro Cadbury chocolate bars.

Wisbech care home residents enjoy Cadbury Memory Bar boxes

Residents including Richard at Fakenham Racecourse with deputy manager Sarah

Residents including Richard at Fakenham Racecourse with deputy manager Sarah

Racehorse fan's dream comes true

Ronald Whitehead with Maurice Wright.

Ronald Whitehead with Maurice Wright.

Clubs and societies

Camera club hands out prizes at annual meeting

VE Day at Rose Lodge Care Home.

VE Day at Rose Lodge Care Home.

Second World War

Wisbech care home celebrates VE Day with 1940s afternoon tea

Students from Marshland High School near Wisbech took part in Cambridge Standing Tall, the latest art project from the care leavers charity Break.

Students from Marshland High School near Wisbech took part in Cambridge Standing Tall, the latest art project from the care leavers charity Break.

Aspiring artists take to city streets on a giraffe safari

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Hickathrift House care home, in Marshland St James, Wisbech, welcomed their first relative ambassador, Viv (right), and re-elected resident ambassador Barrie, to the team.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Hickathrift House care home, in Marshland St James, Wisbech, welcomed their first relative ambassador, Viv (right), and re-elected resident ambassador Barrie, to the team.

Relative and residents become part of care home team

Staff members with the Red Rose Award

Staff members with the Red Rose Award

Tydd St Giles club owners win tourism award

Nicole Thompson is the manager of Dove Court Care Home in Wisbech.

Nicole Thompson is the manager of Dove Court Care Home in Wisbech.

Care home to celebrate manager’s decade of service

Entertainment reporter Ben Jolley reports on a smashing visit to Rage Rooms Norwich.

Entertainment reporter Ben Jolley reports on a smashing visit to Rage Rooms Norwich.

REVIEW: Smashing good fun awaits at rage room

Sarah-Jane after completing the London Marathon.

Sarah-Jane after completing the London Marathon.

London Marathon 2024

Wisbech woman completes the London Marathon 2024

The winning self-portrait by Beatrix Gillmore.

The winning self-portrait by Beatrix Gillmore.

Cultural attractions

Young artist Beatrix wins award with stunning self-portrait

The Spring Artisan Fayre at Upwell Hall has so far raised £850 for the mental health charity Mind.

The Spring Artisan Fayre at Upwell Hall has so far raised £850 for the mental health charity Mind.

More dates confirmed for Fenland artists’ event

Colin Bedford receives his donation.

Colin Bedford receives his donation.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Funding boost for Colin's hospital campaign

Stories from the Wisbech Standard this week.

Stories from the Wisbech Standard this week.

A47 Peterborough

The Week in Pictures: Stories you may have missed

Chloe Payne, from Holbeach, won her first trophy at the Ultimate Pool Tour in Blackpool.

Chloe Payne, from Holbeach, won her first trophy at the Ultimate Pool Tour in Blackpool.

Pool player wins her first trophy

Residents at Rose Lodge care home in Wisbech were pleasantly surprised to see animals such as chickens, guinea pigs and lizards roaming around their lounge as ‘Michelle’s Animal Therapy and Petting Zoo’ paid a visit.

Residents at Rose Lodge care home in Wisbech were pleasantly surprised to see animals such as chickens, guinea pigs and lizards roaming around their lounge as ‘Michelle’s Animal Therapy and Petting Zoo’ paid a visit.

The day the zoo came to care home in the Fens

Artists and creatives who are inspired by the Fens will be exhibiting at the Spring Artisan Fayre in Upwell, near Wisbech.

Artists and creatives who are inspired by the Fens will be exhibiting at the Spring Artisan Fayre in Upwell, near Wisbech.

Fenland artists to demonstrate their work at spring fayre

News in the Wisbech Standard this week.

News in the Wisbech Standard this week.

This Week in Pictures: Stories you may have missed this week

The Capital of the Fens Oddfellows visited the RSPB Frampton Marsh for a birdwatching day recently.

The Capital of the Fens Oddfellows visited the RSPB Frampton Marsh for a birdwatching day recently.

Capital of the Fens Oddfellows encouraging new friendships this spring

Residents enjoyed making Easter bonnets.

Residents enjoyed making Easter bonnets.

Hickathrift House residents celebrate Easter by baking and colouring

'That Famous Castle' by Judy Hodgson

'That Famous Castle' by Judy Hodgson

Camera club's annual photo competition