MarketPlace [Creative People and Places]

Get your entries in for this amazing award - deadline is on Wednesday!

The first in a new series of FREE heritage talks across #Fenland was a great success! The next one is on 16 January, #Wisbech Castle, 7pm. For more info - incl. details of free transport to the talks for those who need it - is available on our website: fenland.gov.uk/article/17736/…

Want to try a new creative hobby this year? Join our #Chatteris Quilters group - a friendly drop-in group, with different activities each week. Meeting every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 2 - 4pm. Find out more 👉 cppmarketplace.co.uk/chatteris-quil… #Fenland #Quilting

Dive into #creativewriting, exploring the place you live with 'Voices of Forest and Fen'. Join writer Belona Greenwood for six free creative writing workshops focusing on #ForestHeath. 📆 Limited spots! Find out more: cppmarketplace.co.uk/voices-of-fore… #CreateYourPlace

Booking is now open for Rivers of Light, returning to #Newmarket in February! Join us for a magical journey lit by willow lanterns along Newmarket’s Yellow Brick Road. Book your free place here👉ow.ly/Zxxw50QkO38 #NewmarketSuffolk #CreateYourPlace @nkt_com_arts

🎉 Happy New Year from MarketPlace! Exciting projects, events and familiar favourites await! We look forward to collaborating with the community, bringing even more creativity and culture to #Fenland and #ForestHeath. Watch this space! #HappyNewYear #CommunityCollaboration

❄️ Season's greetings from us to you! We wish all our wonderful followers and supporters a joyful festive period. Stay tuned for more exciting projects in the new year! #SeasonsGreetings #CreateYourPlace #AceSupported #EastAnglia

Lots of red dots are appearing, as we head towards the end of our Winter Open exhibition. Don't miss the chance to buy a special festive gift for someone, or treat yourself to your favourite piece! 'Small, but perfect' is open until Sun 23 Dec, plus 30th and 31st Dec

Did you know you can create a stained glass window effect using tissue paper? Check out these festive windows created by young people in #Brandon! Brandon Creative Forum worked with them on the project, now installed in the town council building. Don't they look great?

@RightUpRStreet @universalevery @DonMinster @VisitDoncaster Looks brilliant!

A few more moments of joy from this year’s Doncaster Festival of Light ✨ We loved seeing you all dance, play and interact with this year’s artwork from @Universalevery 🤩 #CreateYourPlace #Community #DoncasterFestivalofLight @DonMinster @VisitDoncaster @VisitDoncaster

In July we celebrated 10 years of Creative People and Places, with MP's, projects, and participants from across the country 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 The projects all share the common aim of changing lives for the better in their neighbourhoods through creativity and culture. #CreateYourPlace

Not your traditional Christmas tree 🎄 Unveiling this year’s joyful installation by Isabel + Helen which celebrates the festive season through light and movement ✨ ‘Power Plant’ is inspired by the night sky and the orbital paths of planets, satellites and stars. ⭐️ 🪐 On display until 7th January.

Only a few days left to submit your work for our Sensing Nature exhibition! Here are some images from the local landscape to spark your imagination 🍂 Find out more at babylonarts.org.uk Photos from Anna Benari pic.twitter.com/YmYAiiFQ8O

Did you miss 'Imagine a Dragon '- our creative launch for St George's Festival 2024?🐉 No problem! 👀 Keep an eye on our socials for more upcoming activities to get involved with in the run-up to next year's event! @FenlandCouncil @20TwentyProduct youtu.be/NPOz-tPiiA8si=…

The team at MarketPlace and @babylonartsely say #ThanksToYou to all the #Nationalottery players for supporting our important work. Thanks to you, we can continue running all our incredible projects across #ForestHeath and #Fenland🤞 @ace_national #AceSupported @TNLUK

✍️ Want to write about the place you call home? Join 'Voices of Forest and Fen' with writer Belona Greenwood - a series of free #creativewriting workshops exploring #Fenland and #ForestHeath. Info 👉 cppmarketplace.co.uk/voices-of-fore… #CreateYourPlace #WritingWorkshops #ExploreFenland

📢 An exciting opportunity for a senior creative leader to join our team as Programme Director. If you're passionate about increasing engagement in arts & culture across rural communities, we'd love to hear from you. More info here 👉 babylonarts.org.uk/opportunities.… #ArtsJobs #Vacancy

Join us this Saturday at March Library for some fun, free creative activities including: - Puppet making 🤡 - Willow crafting 🪴 - Poetry scavenger hunt ✍️ - Costume design 👗 Drop in between 11:30 – 3pm See you there - everyone welcome! 👋 #CreateYourPlace #Fenland #March

📅 Date for your diary: Sat, Nov 4 Have a FREE go at creative activities with professional artists - including puppet making, poetry scavenger hunt, costume design and working with willow. #March Library, City Road. Drop in 11.30am - 3pm Please RT @CPPMarketPlace

@FenlandCouncil We are really looking forward to coming to March library next week!