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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colin Bedford receives his donation.

Colin Bedford receives his donation.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Funding boost for Colin's hospital campaign

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

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

The Wisbech Rainbows and 3rd Wisbech Brownies raised £200 by holding an Easter bazaar in aid of both units.

The Wisbech Rainbows and 3rd Wisbech Brownies raised £200 by holding an Easter bazaar in aid of both units.

Wisbech Rainbows and Brownies raise £200 by holding Easter bazaar

Ian Clarke with his new poetry book 'Staying On'.

Ian Clarke with his new poetry book 'Staying On'.

Former Fenland man to launch new poetry book in Ely

The High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire Dr Bharatkumar Khetani with residents and staff at Rose Lodge Care Home in Wisbech.

The High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire Dr Bharatkumar Khetani with residents and staff at Rose Lodge Care Home in Wisbech.

High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire visits Wisbech care home

Staff and residents from Hickathrift House care home, in Marshland St James, near Wisbech, took part in the debut Barchester Big Bingo Bonanza on February 27.

Staff and residents from Hickathrift House care home, in Marshland St James, near Wisbech, took part in the debut Barchester Big Bingo Bonanza on February 27.

Care home staff and residents have fun at Barchester Big Bingo Bonanza

Play2Day soft play centre in Guyhirn is running a charity event on their mini-golf course to raise funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH).

Play2Day soft play centre in Guyhirn is running a charity event on their mini-golf course to raise funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH).

East Anglia's Children's Hospices

Fenland soft play centre's mini-golf fundraiser for charity

Lost architectural treasure: Thurloe's Mansion painted by Algernon Peckover before it was demolished in 1816.

Lost architectural treasure: Thurloe's Mansion painted by Algernon Peckover before it was demolished in 1816.

Events for all ages as Wisbech Museum re-opens in Half Term Week

Some of the Marshland High School students who are heading to Florida to play basketball and football against American opposition teams.

Some of the Marshland High School students who are heading to Florida to play basketball and football against American opposition teams.

Florida basketball and football trip for Wisbech students

Pictured, back left: Erin, Ronnie, Finley, Jack Bottom row Matthew, Harry and Rylie. Not pictured is Shaye who captained this team.

Pictured, back left: Erin, Ronnie, Finley, Jack Bottom row Matthew, Harry and Rylie. Not pictured is Shaye who captained this team.

Young Scorpions battle it out

Fenland District Council renamed their Golden Age fairs to 'Mac's Golden Age' in honour of late councillor Mac Cotterell MBE, who launched the initiative in 2003.

Fenland District Council renamed their Golden Age fairs to 'Mac's Golden Age' in honour of late councillor Mac Cotterell MBE, who launched the initiative in 2003.

Fenland District Council

Over 60s can discover free support and services available to them at event

Local author and social historian Sue Dockett with her booklet called 'Out of the Wilderness: Reviving the reputation of a forgotten founder of the Labour Party'.

Local author and social historian Sue Dockett with her booklet called 'Out of the Wilderness: Reviving the reputation of a forgotten founder of the Labour Party'.

Local author leads celebration

Flower arranging at Hickathrift House Care Home

Flower arranging at Hickathrift House Care Home

Care home embraces flower power

Resident, Betty, showcasing her Elvis scrapbook masterpiece she created in craft club, in honour of the King of rock and roll on his birthday.

Resident, Betty, showcasing her Elvis scrapbook masterpiece she created in craft club, in honour of the King of rock and roll on his birthday.

Elvis Presley's 89th birthday celebrated at Wisbech care home

Firefighters tackling the blaze at Wisbech and District Ex-Services Club on New Year's Day.

Firefighters tackling the blaze at Wisbech and District Ex-Services Club on New Year's Day.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

£5k raised for town club after arson attack

Rose Lodge in Wisbech will be opening their doors to the local community for a day of coffee and cakes on Thursday January 25.

Rose Lodge in Wisbech will be opening their doors to the local community for a day of coffee and cakes on Thursday January 25.

Open day at Wisbech care home

Worzals Arctic Adventure Christmas outing for Hickathrift House residents and staff

Worzals Arctic Adventure Christmas outing for Hickathrift House residents and staff

Care home residents and staff enjoy trip to Worzals’ Santa's Arctic Adventure

Santa's Roadshow volunteers for night three

Santa's Roadshow volunteers for night three

Children's Christmas wishes come true thanks to care home staff

A GoFundMe page has been launched after a boy's pony tack was stolen.

A GoFundMe page has been launched after a boy's pony tack was stolen.

Fundraiser launched for little pony rider after tack is 'stolen'

General manager Paula Colman and deputy manager Sarah Sage with High Sheriff Dr Bharat and Mrs Khetani.

General manager Paula Colman and deputy manager Sarah Sage with High Sheriff Dr Bharat and Mrs Khetani.

High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire visits care home

Barchester’s Hickathrift House care home, in Marshland St James, got in the Halloween spirit by visiting Worzals to see Rusty’s Great Pumpkin Patch

Barchester’s Hickathrift House care home, in Marshland St James, got in the Halloween spirit by visiting Worzals to see Rusty’s Great Pumpkin Patch

Care home residents visit Fenland pumpkin patch

Lucas Ellingham took his fourth consecutive Whilton Mill Kart Club Championship title last weekend.

Lucas Ellingham took his fourth consecutive Whilton Mill Kart Club Championship title last weekend.

Fenland racer wins fourth consecutive karting championship

Residents and loved ones enjoying the pumpkin flower arranging session at Hickathrift House care home.

Residents and loved ones enjoying the pumpkin flower arranging session at Hickathrift House care home.

Bewitching tricks and spooky treats at Fenland care home

Wisbech JFL winners 2023 team with team captains Jake Trundle and Isabella Burton with the winner shield

Wisbech JFL winners 2023 team with team captains Jake Trundle and Isabella Burton with the winner shield

Wisbech Swimming Club retain Junior Fenland League title.

Silvers Swans ballet enthusiasts from the Wisbech area outside the new headquarters of the Royal Academy of Dance in London.

Silvers Swans ballet enthusiasts from the Wisbech area outside the new headquarters of the Royal Academy of Dance in London.

Dance group celebrate at London Royal Academy of Dance

Some of the ladies from the Silver Swans in Wisbech.

Some of the ladies from the Silver Swans in Wisbech.

Clubs and societies

Over sixties dance group will celebrate international event

Care home resident Betty at the stall

Care home resident Betty at the stall

Care home's summer fair brings local community together