Can you dig it? Yes you can - in Cathedral Precincts

In the North West corner of the Peterborough Cathedral Precincts, Access Cambridge Archaeology and Cathedral Architect Jackie Hall will be guiding school groups and volunteers in a community archaeological dig starting today.

Each day until June 30 archaeologists will “down trowels” and share the highlights of the day’s dig.

Tours last about 30 minutes – sensible footwear is advised as there will be uneven ground.

The dig will also be open throughout the big Heritage Festival weekendofJuly2and 3 (full preview next week).

No need to book, just drop in.

Ophelia: Pure Inspiration runs from Saturday until July 10 and is inspired by the famous and incredibly beautiful Ophelia, painted in 1851-2 by the great Pre-Raphaelite artist Sir JohnEverettMillais.

Art in the Heart asked 25 artists to take part, and using their own unique practices and styles, the artists’ work relays their own feelings and interpretations of this great painting.

Included will be paintings, sculpture, mixed media art, pop art and textiles including an amazing piece of wearable art by textile artist Liz Hunt whichis showcasedinthegallery’s front window.

Exhibiting artists are Ann Ardron, Ann Bellamy, Charron Pugsley-Hill, Christine Withall, David WilliamSampson, Dawn Isaac, Diane Nowell, Eve Marshall, Faye Gagel-Panchal, Francis Reynolds, Jacki Cairns, Jason Duckmanton, JasonKerridge, John Pendred, Katie Timoshenko, Liz Hunt, Lucinda Denning, Pina Santoro-Ellwood, Prue Pye, Rachel Eden, Sarah Clark, Stacey Ann Cole, Tam- sin Lonergan, TonyNero, Tristan MacDougall and Yvette Cobley.

The Ophelia Exhibition is part of the Peterborough Artists Open Studios but will be hopefully repeatedlater in the year in Art in the Heart’s new home in Westgate Arcade.