The Friendlands

A #community page championing the local businesses, beautiful nature & exciting goings on.
#FenlandFeels #shoplocal.
Where the Fenlands come to connect.

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

🎺 Side hustle! 🎺

Having decided that growing and exploring this lovely community, alongside being a full time mum clearly wasn’t enough work, I’ve only gone and started my own business!! 🙈

youhadme_athashtag is my… https://t.co/04e2DYOQGl

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

@FascinatingFens @WickenFenNT @PeckoverHouseNT @AyscoughfeeHall Thank You! 😊

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

That moment you get a centre page spread in #TheFensMagazine.
Made our weekend! #FenlandFeels. Article featuring @WickenFenNT @PeckoverHouseNT @AyscoughfeeHall to name a few.

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

Exciting times for @WickenFenNT ! They’ve chosen quite the spot to make their home #NationalTrust #PlacesMatter

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

GANG GOALS!

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We just love these felted little friends made by the very talented evefaffs complete with knitted jumpers by @WithLoveFromLN1. Nothing like two makers coming together to make something super… https://t.co/cQq13tXifO

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

No rest for the talented!
The @LamphouseTheatr cast of 'The History Boys' by Alan Bennett have been busy rehearsing for their upcoming performances at the end of this month at the @KeyTheatre @VivacityPboro #Peterborough #FenlandCulture

[Lamphouse Theatre @LamphouseTheatr]

Lamphouse Theatre brings Alan Bennett's classic, The History Boys, to the @KeyTheatre stage. Catch this exciting, emotional, music-filled production between 22nd and 25th May, 7:30pm plus 2:30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets £15/£12.50 https://t.co/XFblKiz259

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

Happy 120th Year to @WickenFenNT Britains most #SpeciesRich area.
We enjoyed the @BBCRadio4 interview at the weekend and look forward to hearing more about expansion plans towards Cambridge! #PlacesMatter
https://t.co/BJOXfyStSg

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

What does spring sound like to you❓❓
For us its the peaceful birdsong from our local garden choir. But what if they weren’t there?
This illustration from Stella Olive highlights everything that is wrong with #HedgerowNetting and this has to stop.
#NestingNotNets

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

Its the last few days of openuppart in Uppingham this weekend and we couldn’t recommend it enough!
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A fantastic host of local artists exhibiting across 2 floors including;… https://t.co/ygraTxdpAF

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

@acallaghan65 Yum!! Jealous.
Maybe in a few years time it’ll be figgy pudding for us 🤣

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

It’s #InternationalDayOfHappiness2019.
Whats making you happy today?
For us it’s the small things. The really really small things!!
#WorldsSmallestFig
#FenlandFeels

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

@eElaineGround Yay! Hello busy spring bee! 🐝

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

As today is the #springequinox and the sun seems to be steadily shining we’re looking to @zoes_garden for some serious garden planning goals and inspiration!
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Zoe is a designer and… https://t.co/3QvwFoRAPk

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

These are too cute!!
@innocent #BigKnit #GettingItSorted

[Fenland Council @FenlandCouncil]

Some of our #GettingItSorted volunteers have been knitting tiny hats from leftover wool for the @innocent @age_uk #BigKnit campaign - helping raise money for older people & saving waste wool from landfill 🧶🥰♻️ To get involved, visit: https://t.co/xVj33wBA2N #FenlandRecycles

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

Calling all new and established #Fenland artists / makers / creators ‼️
Looking for a #SkillShare?
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[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

Proper #FenlandFeels looking at this.
The view into the week ahead might seem long, but when it's full of this much colour and beauty why does it matter?
#MondayMotivation

[Elaine G 🍃💚🍃 @theowlwhistler]

Fenland reflections @HerewardCountry @FascinatingFens @CambridgeshireF @CloudAppSoc

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

5️⃣of5️⃣ To unwind I;
“Seek out physical work in #TheGarden. I had a very outdoorsy childhood, so I associate relaxation with blowy days outside, shifting soil, the wind on my face, dirt under my fingernails, the resulting good appetite and the fruits of one’s labour” #MyFenlands

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

4️⃣of5️⃣Before #TheFens, my home was;
“East London. It was an adrenaline-fuelled existence with 5 children in tow... You need a wild faith to survive it (London) and I think it brings out the best in people”.
#MyFenlands Manorhouse1690

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

3️⃣of5️⃣What/Where/Who is your Favourite #Fenland find?
“Definitely the outrageous, wonderful, fascinating characters I have met since moving to the Fens... Their authenticity and good humour is disarming”.
#MyFenlands Manorhouse1690.

[The Friendlands @thefriendlands]

2️⃣of5️⃣. What is your Favourite #Fenland Feature?
“The light. I have been so inspired by the atmosphere here...the darklight; the slow, long shadows...This muted tone, this palpable slowing down is rare- and I love it”.
#MyFenlands. Manorhouse1690.