Peterborough Presents

04/09/2026

🫟 Welland Makers - Crafty Meet Ups! 🫟

A crafty, making, chatty group based in .
We’ll make you a brew, whilst you make something useful or beautiful.

Join these FREE & MONTHLY creative afternoons where you make, create, and chat.

Welland Makers will be hosted by the little team of Orton Makers, which is a craft group that has been running for nearly four years over in Orton. (And was set up with Peterborough Presents originally) They are volunteers with busy lives, but they also have a passion for sharing easy, accessible, fun and different crafting.

They encourage people to try new things with no worries about failing, and in safe and enjoyable meetings.
These sessions are open to everyone, whether you knit, carve, glue, draw, or make.

You are welcome to bring along a personal crafting project. But, if you don’t have anything to bring but fancy having a go at making something, then there will be an activity for you to try. You can also come along if you just want to meet others for a chat.

No experience necessary, just an interest or curiosity in making / craft. We will provide the materials, tea, coffee, and biscuits.

WHEN:
Thursday 10 September 2026- Scrapbook and lino cutting stamps
Thursday 8 October 2026- Painted pumpkins
Thursday 12 November 2026- Punch needle
Thursday 10 December 2026- Xmas Decor
Thursday 14 January 2027-Batik Dye on tote Bags
Thursday 11 February 2027- Embroidery/ Embellishing Batik tote bags

TIME: 12:30pm-2:30pm
WHERE: Woodfield Park Community Centre (The Charteris Centre), Normanton Road, Welland, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4XE
COST: FREE! (No booking necessary, just drop in).
WHO: Age 16+ unless accompanied by an adult.

HOW: Email Alan Sieglow with any general questions or access questions:
[email protected] or 07747 244786


Family Action Woodfield Park Community Project

03/09/2026

🌾🌾Here’s Kashmiri Gharbaar!!! 🌾🌾
Local Peterborough Artist Robina Akhtar will be creating a vibrant installation outside Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery inspired by a traditional Kashmiri homestead.
As part of this amazing cultural programme.

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01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

We are so excited about this new Installation.

Kashmiri Gharbaar is an insight into the daily life of Kashmiri & Pakistani furnishings, customs and traditions. Installation designed and curated by Robina Akhtar, supported by Peterborough Presents. Inspired by Robina’s grandparents’ courtyard and homestead, the installation will give a nostalgic glimpse into the life of first generation elders in rural and working class villages and farms, as well as an insight into both historic and present everyday lifestyles.

Expect a vibrant and creative collection of colourful South Asian objects and patterns, many of which handmade by local residents or their families back home.

Alongside this beautiful display, we’ll have a traditional activity for you to have a go at. Details to be announced soon.

When:
Friday 11th September, 2:30-8pm.
Saturday 12th September, 10am-4pm.

Where: OUTSIDE of the Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Priestgate, Peterborough city centre, PE1 1LF.

Cost: It’s all FREE!

Whilst you’re visiting the installation and feeling nostalgic, why not share your stories with us to be part of an exhibition in Peterborough Museum in November 2027! Throughout the installation our team will be capturing clips of people sharing their memories and stories of Pakistan, Kashmir, from the routes of migration to the roots of settled communities across Peterborough. Pop along to find out more!

Supported by Peterborough Museum & Peterborough Cultural Alliance. Part of the national Heritage Open Days.

Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year for 10 days in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life. It offers the public a chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences - and it’s all FREE.

For more info including access info, head to our website via link tree.

28/08/2026

Are you someone who is looking for a trustee role or similar? Or maybe you’re someone who is an expert at juggling meaningful group discussions and time keeping? Or maybe you’re someone who genuinely cares about what we do at Peterborough Presents, and wants to be part of overseeing how we operate and evolve?

If you said yes to any of the above questions, we’d love for you to apply to be our Independent Chair of our Consortium! Deadline 31 August.

https://peterboroughpresents.org/independent-chair-opportunity/

24/08/2026

If you’ve been to a PP event or project recently, you may have met the lovely Shahzia.

Outside of working with us, Shahzia is also a creative practitioner and textile / fashion artist. She’s got this brilliant free workshop coming up in a couple of days! Why not join her?

Thurs 27 August, 5:15-6:45pm
Compas Charity, Rivergate (also known as Peterborough Cultural Centre, entrance via Asda car park)

🪡Threads of Home

A gentle, therapeutic creative session exploring identity, culture and what home means to us.

Cut, paste and play with fabric, colours, textures and words to make your own unique pieces.

Come along, have fun and get creative.

21/08/2026

‼️ It’s the last few days to apply! ‼️

We’re seeking an independent chair for our Consortium!

Many of you know that we are managed by a brilliant group of partners including Nene Park, Metal, PCVS, PCC, Creative Lives, Cross Keys Homes and Eastern Angles. As a ‘consortium’ of partners, we meet quarterly to oversee the PP programme.

We are looking for a confident facilitator who can fulfill the role of Independent Chair for our consortium as we embark on our 2026-29 programme. It is rare opportunity and an excellent time to join Peterborough Presents Consortium.

We’ll be releasing details very soon so please have a think if you / someone you know might be the brilliant person we need to guide us through the next 3 - 4 years.

It’s a voluntary role with expenses paid amounting to approximately 8 days per year.

Got any questions? Want to have a chat first?
To contact us or to apply please email: [email protected]

Thanks!

20/08/2026

Last few days to apply.
If you have any questions - please call in or email and chat to us!

We're seeking an independent chair for our Consortium!

Many of you know that we are managed by a brilliant group of partners including Nene Park, Metal, PCVS, PCC, Creative Lives, Cross Keys Homes and Eastern Angles. As a 'consortium' of partners, we meet quarterly to oversee the PP programme.
Could you be Peterborough Presents’ next Consortium Chair?
We are looking for an exceptional individual who can fulfill the role of Independent Chair for our consortium as we embark on our 2026-29 programme. It is rare opportunity and an excellent time to join Peterborough Presents Consortium.
We'll be releasing details very soon so please have a think if you / someone you know might be the brilliant person we need to guide us through the next 3 - 4 years.
It's a voluntary role with expenses paid amounting to approximately 8 days per year.
Keep an eye on our website and socials, or contact [email protected]
Thank you!

20/08/2026

Take it from Numra, being a speaker at our Allama Iqbal Festival in November will be a great experience! Our Lunchtime Talks event with is a chance for anyone with a connection to Iqbal to share your personal experiences.
Deadline 23 August. Link in bio or head to peterboroughpresents.org & click on opportunities.