Current Event:
Muscovy and Eeli’s Jigsaw colouring challenge 2019:
Muscovy and Eeli have hidden four paper jigsaw parts around Ely. See if you can find all four. Then cut out the jigsaw shapes and stick all four together. Colour them in. Bring in the completed jigsaw to Ely Tourist information, and we’ll arrange for you to pick up a free gift. Please feel free to share your coloured jigsaw on social media with us, we would love to see them. Competition finishes August bank holiday Monday. Clues for the location of the jigsaw pieces will be found on our social media pages @fascinatingfens
Upcoming Events
Here the upcoming events to look forward to with Fascinating Fens, helping to promote the Fens for everyone:
Muscovy and Eeli Jigsaw Colouring challenge summer 2019: tbc
Launch of Free adult colouring page to be downloaded from this website: detail tbc
Soham Pumpkin Fair 2019: Fascinating Fens have illustrated the colouring page competition
20th June 2020: #CelebrateTheFens day!!!! Fascinating Fens asked if the people of the Fens believed it to be a good idea to have a celebrate the fens day, we had an overwhelming response to say Yes. This date has been decided, after several great suggestions, as the longest day gives people longer in the day to admire the beauty of our fascinating fens,
Previous Events:
Muscovy and Eeli Book Two: Eeli’s Ely Eel Day: Launched at Eel day, 2019.
Madhatters Campsite Ely: Grand Opening. Fascinating Fens was present, and books and gifts will be on sale. Monday 27th May 2019.
Fascinating Fens Colour Me In Easter Cards: These were available to purchase from Ely tourist centre shop. £1.50 for a pack of 6.
Launch of Free Muscovy and Eeli colouring card/map/bookmark: available whilst stocks last at the Babylon gallery, Ely tourist information, Ely Train Station, Ely Museum, Burrows Bookshop and Julia’s café.
Babylon eel workshop: Fascinating Fens enjoyed helping to repair the eel day parade
Draw the Fens: 23rd March 2-4pm, Outside Oliver Cromwell’s house, Ely. Free informal event. A chance for people who like drawing to get together and draw this historic venue. We’re hoping to do other buildings in the Fens in the future, so follow our blog, website, twitter or facebook to stay updated.
Christmas colour me in cards: Bundles of colour me in Muscovy and Eeli Christmas cards were given out to groups and organisations December 2018, including: Ely Rainbows, Ely library, Ely Tourist information and Re-imagine.
Sunday 7th October 2018: Prickwillow Ploughing festival: A chance to meet the author of “Muscovy and Eeli”, and get a signed book. The puzzle colouring book to accompany the series, will also be launched on this day.
Saturday 15th September 2018: Karen Merrison reads part of “Muscovy and Eeli: explore Ely” at story time at Wisbech Library, 2.30 -3pm. Come and meet the author. Books are available after the session at the “Sweet Retreat” cafe on Market street, Wisbech.
