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ongoing exhibitions:
until 18th September
Skylark Studios - Still Time to See Bette's Exhibition
Local artist Bette Spektorov is showing her recent work.
"As a painter, I do not find the description of my work as 'decorative' anything to be ashamed of. I am attracted to visual intensity in terms of charged colour and bold pattern. Flowers and textiles are important sources of inspiration to me."
Exhibitions include John Moore's, Liverpool; Ben Uri Gallery, London; Camden Arts Centre ; Christies, London; The Warehouse Gallery, North London University; Usher Gallery,
Attended Anthony Blunt's seminars on Poussin; student of Tony Smith and Robert Morris in New York;
Venue: Skylark Studios, Hannath Road, Tydd Gote, Wisbech, Cambs. PE13 5ND
Time: Weds to Sat 10am - 5pm
Tel: 01945 420 403
Website: skylarkstudios.co.uk/
courses:
starts 15th September
Terrified Beginners Sought for Autumn Art Classes
The new autumn term for adults art classes begins on Weds 15th September at Skylark Studios.
A new class is added aimed at terrified beginners who would like to know where to begin with drawing & painting. It is hoped to get a group of beginners together on a Thursday afternoon class to teach them where to begin with learning to draw. There are also classes for more experienced artists and an evening class on a Thursday.
Classes run for a 10 week term and cost £75. All classes are in small friendly groups.
For a full list of classes see www.skylarkstudios.co.uk or call Louise on 01945 420403 for a brochure.
23rd September to 2nd Decsmber
WEA - Curios and Collectables
Want to know which items are collected? How they were made, what their value is, or what they are used for? Then this course is for you!
A 10 one and a half hour session level 3 course enrolling now.
Venue: The Conservative & Unionist Club, 14 Creek Road, March, PE15 8RD
Time 10.15am
Standard Fee: £44.00
Ref: C2216860
Tutor: Peter Edwards
more information
22nd September to 1st Decsmber
WEA - The Story of London
The history of London as revealed by features in the townscape. How the various functions of London have influenced the way it has developed and what there is to see.
A 10 one and a half hour session level 3 course enrolling now.
Venue: King Edward Centre, Railway Lane, CHATTERIS, PE16 6NF
Time 10.00am
Standard Fee: £44.00
Ref: C2216837
Tutor: David M Bond
more information
28th September to 7th Decsmber
London in Literature
From Conan Doyle to Ian McEwan, from Virginia Woolf to Monica Ali; London has always fascinated modern writers. A course looking at how writers have made London their subject from the late Victorian period up to the 21st century.
Tutor: Paul Crossley, who has taught drama to adults and drama students at Cambridge and London Universities in topics ranging from Elizabethan stage practice to Modern Irish drama. He is an actor and playwright and his work has been performed at Festivals in Cambridge and Edinburgh, and for the BBC. He has a particular interest in the development of the ‘New Drama’ in Britain from the Late Victorian period to the First World War. He has written a dissertation on the plays of Harley Granville Barker. Paul’s approach is not only to look at the plays themselves but to examine them in the context of changing social and cultural conditions and also explore the artistic challenges that force actors, producers and dramatists in transferring the page to the stage.
Venue: March and District Museum, High Street, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9JJ
Time: 11.00am to 1.00pm
Course Fee: £95.00
course information
Mondays
Art at the Rosmini Centre
Painting and Drawing club open to all - just turn up at the Rosmini Centre, Queen’s Road, Wisbech (by the Catholic church) on Monday afternnon from 3.00pm to 5.00pm.
Leader: Mike Stallard
You need to bring your own art materials. If you don't have any then Mike will advise you how to obtain them without spending a fortune.
Fee of £1 a week which will go to the Rosmini Centre.
Mondays and Thursdays
Art at Savage Studios
We are a small friendly group of artists of all ages and abilities, so there will always be plenty of others in the same boat as you. Come along and bring a friend. We hold open studio classes every Monday mornings between 10am and 12pm followed by a life class in the evening between 7pm and 9 where a live model will be present incurring a fee of £10. (Limited places please phone ahead). Also on a Thusday evening we hold another free studio session between 7pm and 9. Please feel free to turn up to either of these sessions you are very welcome. If you’re worried about having the right materials for the sessions then please don’t as I have self assessed materials on sale. I hope to ensure that I can provide everything you need to start you on your artistic and creative journey. Subs are normally £5 per session however most members buy sessions in blocks and can use them when they wish. Your first session will be FREE! I shall look forward to meeting you and towards helping you develop your skills in your preferred medium.
Venue: Savage Studios, 24a - 26 South Park Street, Chatteris, PE16 6AR (in the Honest John)
Tel: 01354 696421
Email: ric@swage.net
Website: www.swage.net/studio/
Mondays
Line Dancing
All welcome. Contact Ros or just turn up.
Venue: Trinity Hall, behind Trinity Church, March, Cambs
Time: 7.30pm
Contact: Ros on 07505 545216
Tuesdays
Woodhouse Farm Park - Watercolour painting classes
With Ian King
Venue: Woodhouse Farm Park, March Road, Fridaybridge
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Tel: Ian King on 01945 860821 if interested
Wednesdays
Wednesday Night Salsa Club
Salsa classes and Club
New starters welcome every week. No partner required. Easy to follow instruction from trained instructors.
Classes and Club only £5.50;
All Beginners: 8.30pm
Intermediates & Improvers: 7.30pm
Freestyle Club: 9.30pm until 10.30pm.
For further details call 07985 027515.
Venue: St Wendreda’s Church Hall, Church St. March, Cambs, PE15 9PY
Wednesdays
Dance classes - ballroom, latin, salsa and jive
Venue: unknown
Time: 7.00pm
Cost: £3.00
Tel: 01354 656641 or 07745469164
3rd Wednesday
Wednesday Circle Group
Interesting speakers and activities. All are welcome although it is predominantly ladies.
Venue: Trinity Hall, behind Trinity Church, March, Cambs
Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Entrance: £2.00 including refreshments
Thursdays
Newton Art Group
Weekly art classes, with qualified tutor. All abilities welcome. All media covered. The group has established itself over the past three years and is a great way to make time to paint and draw regularly and meet people in and around the area.
Venue: Newton Village Hall, Church Lane, Newton, Wisbech, Cambs, PE13 5HQ
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Call now for information Lisa Taylor on 01945 871175
Fridays
In-Step Tea Dance Group
All welcome. Contact Ros or just turn up.
Venue: Trinity Hall, behind Trinity Church, March, Cambs
Time: 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Contact: 01354 653819
1st September
Elgood’s Brewery Garden Show and Craft Fair
Venue: Elgoods Brewery & Gardens Visitors Centre, North Brink Brewery, Wisbech, Cambs, PE13 1LN
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Entrance: £3.00
4th September
Concert Band Concert at Neale-Wade
There will be an exciting concert in Neale-Wade main hall. The Hereward Concert Band is made up of past and present students and friends, including many semi- professional and professional musicians. The proceeds will be shared between the School’s Paul Caller Appeal, raising money to help students fund music lessons and Help for Heroes.
Venue: Main HAll, Neale Wade Community College
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £7.50 for adults and £5 for students.
5th September
FenJazz
Local group playing standard and classical jazz. Guest players and singers welcome. A regular event on 1st Sunday of month..
Venue: Oliver Cromwell Hotel, High Street, March, PE15 9LH
Time: 7.30pm to 10.00pm
Admission: free
Contact: Brian Chadwick 01354 740129.
5th September
Elme Hall Sunday Rock and Blues Club - Storm
 Classic Rock band from Peterborough. One of the best around.
Venue: Elme Hall Hotel, 69 Elm High Road, Wisbech, Cambs, PE14 0DQ
Time: doors open 3.30pm, band starts at 4.00pm
Admission: £3.00. Free admission for accompanied under 14s. Hotel residents and Sunday lunch diners free
Tel: 01945 475566
Email: elmehallhotel@btconnect.com
Website: www.elmehall.co.uk/rockandblues.shtml
9th to 12th September
Fenland Heritage Weekend
Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors, ranging from castles to factories, town halls to tithe barns, parish churches to Buddhist temples. It is a once-a-year chance to discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture.
Wisbech already takes part and has an established annual event. This year it is joined by Chatteris, March and Whittlesey making the first ever Fenland Heritage Weekend!
Have a look through this guide to see what’s going on and what Fenland treasures you can discover!
Website: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
11th to 16th September
Flower Festival, All Saints Walsoken
Entitled ‘Stamping It Out in Church’, all the displays will be based on previous issues of British postage stamps. During 11th/12th it is part of the Heritage Weekend trail, with talks at 2pm on both days. On Saturday at 5pm there is an auction with many signed items and a talk from Andrew Ingram in the evening. Village Hog Roast on 16th. For more information go to www.allsaintswalsoken.co.uk or ring 01945 587952 or 07765 225858.
12th September
Elme Hall Sunday Rock and Blues Club - The Breeze
 The ever popular local indie rock/pop band makes a welcome return
Venue: Elme Hall Hotel, 69 Elm High Road, Wisbech, Cambs, PE14 0DQ
Time: doors open 3.30pm, band starts at 4.00pm
Admission: £3.00. Free admission for accompanied under 14s. Hotel residents and Sunday lunch diners free
Tel: 01945 475566
Email: elmehallhotel@btconnect.com
Website: www.elmehall.co.uk/rockandblues.shtml
12th September
Whittlesey Festival, Street Market and Carnival
A whole town event with an arts festival, entertainment, attractions, such as crafts, marching band, buskers, puppet show. The fairground rides are free for all children.
Starts 10.00am
14th to 18th September
Charles David Photography Ltd Open Studio Week
Just drop in to C5 March Enterprise Park, Thorby Avenue, March, PE15 0AZ between 10:00am and 5:00pm. See www.charlesdavidphotography.co.uk for more details.
17th September
March Wildlife Group - Illustrated Talk
Speaker TBA
7.30pm.
St. Peter's Church Hall, High Street, March
18th September
Apple Day at Willock Farm, Rummers Lane, Wisbech St Mary
Enjoy a guided walk around a 22 acre organic orchard, apple identification, apples and juice for sale. 10am-4pm
19th September
Elme Hall Sunday Rock and Blues Club - ‘Soft Tone Needles
This astounding nine piece Northern Soul outfit amaze wherever they play, and they play so well.
Venue: Elme Hall Hotel, 69 Elm High Road, Wisbech, Cambs, PE14 0DQ
Time: doors open 3.30pm, band starts at 4.00pm
Admission: £3.00. Free admission for accompanied under 14s. Hotel residents and Sunday lunch diners free
Tel: 01945 475566
Email: elmehallhotel@btconnect.com
Website: www.elmehall.co.uk/rockandblues.shtml
25th September
Elme Hall Sunday Rock and Blues Club - Snakewater
All the way from Manchester, Snakewater are a young three piece outfit who play the kind of rock 'n roll blues that British bands used to excel at: hard, driving, raw and from the heart.
Venue: Elme Hall Hotel, 69 Elm High Road, Wisbech, Cambs, PE14 0DQ
Time: doors open 3.30pm, band starts at 4.00pm
Admission: £3.00. Free admission for accompanied under 14s. Hotel residents and Sunday lunch diners free
Tel: 01945 475566
Email: elmehallhotel@btconnect.com
Website: www.elmehall.co.uk/rockandblues.shtml
26th September
West End Park, March - March Brass
Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
30th September to 2nd October
Elgood’s Brewery Beer Festival
Click here for details.
Venue: Elgoods Brewery & Gardens Visitors Centre, North Brink Brewery, Wisbech, Cambs, PE13 1LN
Over the border .... just outside the Fenland District
boundary, but nonetheless interesting ...
8th August to 12th September
Babylon Gallery - ‘Rapunzel’s Shout’ : Notes of a Trainee Firefighter
An exhibition of artwork by Emily Haysom, Artist and Firefighter. Photography and mixed media installation.
'Rapunzel's Shout' is a personal museum of curiosities created by Artist and Firefighter, Emily Haysom. It is the culmination of an Arts Council funded residency with Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, showing an individual view of adaptation and development as a female firefighter.
Venue: Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely
Time: Open Tues – Sat 12 noon – 4pm
Admission: free, donations welcome
Website: www.adec.org.uk
4th September
‘Living Well’ - Book signing & talk by Canon Alan Hargrave
Canon Alan Hargrave will be speaking about, and signing, copies of his new book ‘Living Well’, published by SPCK.
What does it mean to ‘live well’ when you are exhausted from juggling the demands of work or a young family? Or when you’ve been around long enough to be scarred by disappointment, frustration or failure? This book is about finding a ‘Rule of Life’ to revitalise and sustain us. It draws on wisdom from Benedict, Taizé, Iona and elsewhere to help us think about the pattern of our living. Through absorbing stories, honest and often very funny accounts of his own personal struggles, and with the aid of many helpful exercises, he aims to help us find our own ‘Rule of Life’ - one that will not only sustain us but allow the light which may have gone out of our eyes to shine once more.
Venue: Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Time: 7.00pm
Tickets £10 bought in advance include a copy of the book (£9.99) and a glass of wine, or simply turn up on the night.
Website: www.elycathedral.org
5th September
Prime Brass - Music for Symphonic Brass, Organ & Percussion
Prime Brass Jonathan Lilley - Organ Paul Trepte - Conductor
Pines of the Appian Way (from Pines of Rome) Respighi
Introit, choral and fugue on a theme of Bruckner John Nep David
Fanfares Liturgiques Henri Tomasi
Passacaglia & Fugue in C minor Bach arr. Crees
Carillon de Westminster Vierne
Adagio & Finale from Symphony No 3 ‘Organ’ Saint-Saëns
Venue: Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets £10
Website: www.elycathedral.org
10th September
The Pembroke Players - Much Ado About Nothing (Shakespeare)
The Pembroke Players are a student theatre troupe based out of Pembroke College, Cambridge and has been the starting point for many household names in TV and theatre over its 50 year history, from Eric Idle and Bill Oddie in the early days through to stars such as Naomi Harris (Pirates of the Caribbean), Joe Thomas (The Inbetweeners) and Jonny Sweet (When Boris Met Dave) today.
The society has been touring Japan each September since 2007 with a production of a Shakespeare play. The tour is well received and is supported by a number of foundations, such as the Japan-British Society, the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation and the GB Sasakawa Foundation. They were also part of the British Council’s UK-Japan 2008 celebration.
Venue: Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets Adults £10, Children £2
Website: www.elycathedral.org
11th September
Wysing Arts Centre - Be Glad For the Song Has No End - A Festival of Artists’ Music
Wysing's first ever music festival!
more information
11th September
Welney Wetland Centre - Early birders
An opportunity for visitors and members to gain early access to the reserve and witness the start of the autumn wader passage. A warden will be on hand between 8am and 8.30am to allow access onto the reserve. All hides will be open (weather permitting) except the main observatory. Reserve access only until the centre opens as normal at 9.30am.
Venue: WWT Welney Wetland Centre, Hundred Foot Bank, Welney, Nr. Wisbech, PE14 9TN
Time: 8.00am to 8.30am
Cost: Normal admission price applies, Adults £6.70, Concessions £5.05, WWT members free. Booking essential.
Tel: 01353 860711
Email: info.welney@wwt.org.uk
Website: www.wwt.org.uk
14th September
Welney Wetland Centre - Friends of Welney talk - Papua New Guinea
An evening talk hosted by the Friends of Welney, the speaker is Mr Stuart Elsom. All welcome. Funds raised go towards WWT's work at Welney.
Venue: WWT Welney Wetland Centre, Hundred Foot Bank, Welney, Nr. Wisbech, PE14 9TN
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £3 (£2 Friends of Welney Members). (
Tel: 01353 860711
Email: info.welney@wwt.org.uk
Website: www.wwt.org.uk
18th September
Mediæval Bæbes
The Ivor Novello award winning Mediæval Bæbes will perform two concerts in aid of the St John-at-Hackney Seating Appeal. This, the second of two concerts, will take place in the Lady Chapel. Catch the Mediaeval Baebes at their purest and experience their fairytale whimsy, other worldly enchantment, and supernatural allure when they perform a series of rare, intimate, unaccompanied shows in September 2010.
Venue: Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Time: 7.30pm. doors open 7.00pm
Tickets Adults £15
Website: www.elycathedral.org
19th September
Welney Wetland Centre - Bug Buddies
Activities for all ages. A Carnival programme will include….Moths for Breakfast - help the warden identify the moths caught in the moth traps overnight, pondemonium - pond-dipping session, minibeast mayhem - search the grasses for the creepy crawlies lurking there as well as arts & crafts.
Venue: WWT Welney Wetland Centre, Hundred Foot Bank, Welney, Nr. Wisbech, PE14 9TN
Time: 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost: Normal admission price applies, Adults £6.70, Concessions £5.05, WWT members free.
Tel: 01353 860711
Email: info.welney@wwt.org.uk
Website: www.wwt.org.uk
25th September
Welney Wetland Centre - Autumn Fair
Join us for an autumn fayre at WWT Welney with plenty of art & craft exhibitions, stalls and demonstrations. Fun for all the family at this internationally important wetland reserve.
Venue: WWT Welney Wetland Centre, Hundred Foot Bank, Welney, Nr. Wisbech, PE14 9TN
Time: 10.30am to 4.30pm
Cost: Normal admission price applies, Adults £6.70, Concessions £5.05, WWT members free.
Tel: 01353 860711
Email: info.welney@wwt.org.uk
Website: www.wwt.org.uk
Every Sunday
Salsa
Beginners, Intermediate and advanced classes 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Music and Dancing afterwards until 10:30pm
Come and learn the moves of this fiery Latin dance and enjoy the latest and hottest salsa rhythms around...
Venue: George Hotel, High Street, Ramsey, PE26 1DS
Contact: salsadance@hotmail.co.uk or contact Edgar on 07703903013
Mondays
Monday Night Salsa Club
Salsa classes and Club
New starters welcome every week. No partner required. Easy to follow instruction from trained instructors.
Classes and Club only £5.50; First time only £2.80
New Starters: 8.45pm
Advanced/Intermediate: 7.45pm
Freestyle Club 9.45 until 11pm.
For further details call 01733 344934.
Venue:Fletton Ex-serviceman’s Club, 243A Fletton High Street, Fletton, Peterborough, PE2 9EH.
Tuesdays
Isleham Art Group
Any medium welcome. We are a small and very friendly group who meet together to work,chat,and offer mutual support and encouragement. Not suitable for complete beginners, as we don`t offer tuition.
Venue: Isleham Village Hall, Isleham, Cambridgeshire
Tel: Contact Sally 01638 780023 for details.
Thursdays
Thurday Night Salsa Club
Salsa classes and Club
New starters welcome every week. No partner required. Easy to follow instruction from trained instructors.
Classes and Club only £5.50; First time only £2.80
New Starters/Beginners: 8.45pm
Intermediates: 7.45pm
Freestyle Club 9.45 until 11pm.
For further details call 01733 344934.
Venue: The City Club. 21 Priestgate, PETERBOROUGH, PE1 1JL
Fridays
Kettle's Yard - Cambridge Modern Jazz Club
Venue: Kettle's Yard, Castle Street, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £16 non-members, £12 members available online at www.cambridgejazz.org
Tel: 01223 748100
Email: mail@kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk
Website: www.kettlesyard.co.uk/index.html
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15th October
March Wildlife Group - AGM followed by Kate Carver "The Great Fen Project".
Attendance at the AGM is free but to stay for talk and refreshments £1.50 adults, 50p children.
7.30pm.
St. Peter's Church Hall, High Street, March
20th October
Wisbech Music Society - The Kaleidoscope Saxophone Quartet
The Kaleidoscope Saxophone Quartet, a young and talented group of musicians, will perform a range of music, which promises to be an extremely enjoyable concert.
Venue: Octavia Hill Centre, 1 South Brink Wisbech
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: available from Wisbech Tourist Information Centre or on the door - £10 each, students under 18 £7. Season ticket £18.
Over the border .... just outside the Fenland District
boundary, but nonetheless interesting ...
2nd October
Ely Sinfonia - "Travellers' Tales"
Join the orchestra on a voyage of discovery through Europe and North Africa, with a hundred and fifty years of romance, opera and film.
Conductor - Steve Bingham
Solo viola - Brenda Stewart
Rossini: Overture "Italian Girl in Algiers"
Berlioz: "Harold in Italy"
Gershwin: "An American in Paris"
Venue: Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Time: 7.30pm
Admission: £20 (to include preferential octagon seating and complimentary programme), £17.50, £12.50, £10 (reserved), £5 (unreserved) Concessions £9 in £12.50 seats. Special rate for block bookings. Available online or from ELY CATHEDRAL BOX OFFICE 01353 660349 (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm) and Burrows Bookshop, 9 High Street Passage, Ely, 01353 669759.
Website: www.elycathedral.org
download flyer (PDF)
4th October
Son et Lumière with the Cathedral Choir - The Sacred Space
Ely Cathedral is one of England’s most awe-inspiring buildings. Join Ely Cathedral Choir in a unique experience away from the crowds as we journey through ‘The Sacred Space’ seeing how art, architecture, word, atmospheric lighting and music combine to bring earth close to heaven and heaven close to earth. Here, where the Great Story is told, lives are offered to God and his praises are sung.
Venue: Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Time: 7.45pm. doors open 7.00pm
Tickets Adults £15
Website: www.elycathedral.org
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18th November
Wisbech Music Society - The Abbott O'Gorman Piano Duo
The Abbott O'Gorman Piano Duo will give a concert of music by Brahms, Schubert, Rimsky Korsakov, Ravel and Gershwin.
Venue: Russell Hall, Wisbech Grammar School, North Brink, Wisbech
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: available from Wisbech Tourist Information Centre or on the door - £10 each, students under 18 £7. Season ticket £18.
19th November
March Wildlife Group - Illustrated talk by Geof Lee "British Native Trees - Their life cycles and uses"
Admittance: £1.50, 50p children including refreshments.
7.30pm.
St. Peter's Church Hall, High Street, March
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21st January
March Wildlife Group - Illustrated talk by Barrie & Liz Hatten "A Falklands Journey"
Admittance: £1.50, 50p children including refreshments.
7.30pm.
St. Peter's Church Hall, High Street, March
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18th February
March Wildlife Group - Illustrated talk by Joan Munns "Flowers of the Isles of Scilly"
Admittance: £1.50, 50p children including refreshments.
7.30pm.
St. Peter's Church Hall, High Street, March
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18th March
March Wildlife Group - Illustrated talk by Neil Renwick "Gardening for Wildlife"
Admittance: £1.50, 50p children including refreshments.
7.30pm.
St. Peter's Church Hall, High Street, March
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