Hunters Broads Yacht Experience - 2 hour sail on traditional 70 year old wooden yacht, no engine, no electricity with an experienced skipper on the beautiful northern Norfolk Broads. £38.00 per boat for up to 4 adults, children welcome. 07 March to 9 Ocober 2004. Monday Saturday.
French Market - Enjoy the atmosphere of the French Market. Cheese, wines, patisseries, crafts, ceramics, tableclothes etc. This popular event will also be returning to Norwich in October - please check for precise timings
Climbing Wall - This is your easter Challenge! come and have a go on the 24ft climbing wall, it is avaliable through out the easter weekend. with Multiple routes and an automated belay ystem, it will prove to be challenging and safe. £3.00 per person and you are allowed 3 goes. no booking necessary.
High Lodge Forest Centre Thetford Forest Off B1107 Between Brandon & Thetford
Music Hall - Go back in time with a night to remember at the "Old Music Hall". Hiss and boo with your worthy chairman. Mr Steve Ace. Laugh miwth Norfolks very on Nigel 'Boy' Syer. Join Mr Douglas Gorin from the Black & White Mstrels, Tues, Wed, Thurs. 7.45pm/Wed/2.00pm & one Saturday night monthly.
Cats - After 21 years in London's West End, the world's most successful musical has embarked on a brand new UK tour, Enter the magical, musical world of CATS, Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking adaptation of T S Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats".
Sheringham Little Theatre - by Simon Williams Leonard is reduced to entering a competition run by a feminist publishing house looking for first-time female writers. And he wins … writing his own story as a single parent under the pseudonym of Myrtle Banbury! Sponsored by RANDALLS ELECTRICAL
Sheringham Little Theatre 2 Station Road Sheringham Norfolk
Wymondham Symphony Orchestra anniversary concert - 19.30 Abbey Wymondham Symphony Orchestra anniversary concert This concert, a celebration of the Wymondham Symphony Orchestra’s 20th Anniversary, promises to be a glorious occasion. Tickets: £10, £9 concessions, £2 children
Wymondham Music Festival Free Event - 12.00 - 14.00 The Feathers Inn lunch-time music - Jazz and Chips Derek Overy, guitar and Dave Holgate, double bass The upstairs room at the Feathers is an excellent place to enjoy live music whilst you eat some traditional pub grub.Event supported by Peter Henderson
Wymondham Music Festival Free Event - 10.00 - 12.00Market Place free entertainment The Lumière Rouge Ragtime Band The strong melodic lines of this band’s New Orleans Jazz make for easy listening, and the simple rhythms and infectious beat are wonderful for dancing. Event supported by Bernard and Sandra Stutely
Wymondham Music Festival Event - 10.00 - 13.00 Baptist Church jazz, blues and gospel workshop. Michael Harper - countertenor, John Turville - piano We are looking for anyone who loves singing - all abilities and experience from the age of 8 upwards - to take part in the workshop.Tickets on the door £7, £5 (concs.) £2 children Event supported by John Jarrold Trust
Herring Festival - Some tradditioms carry on throughout the generations/
Hemsby
Call: 01493 842195
Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls - An Annual event that attracts players and audiemces from accross the country. Singles and doubles, males, females and mixed compete for the prize and the glory.
Great Yarmouth
Call: 01493 846345
Norwich Fringe - The Norwich Fringe Festival features huge variety of arts and cultural events running over the months of Septmber and October
The Poetry Cubicle presents . . . - is proud to present an endearingly hectic live performance schedule! With National Poetry Day on the agenda, and this year’s theme of ‘food’, you can be sure October 7th with us will be a day to remember. You are cordially invited to attend any of our manifold up and coming and mainly FREE events:
The Poetry Cubicle Presents . . .
MONDAY 6th September 6pm onwards
Poetry readings and performances by
Andrea Porter
Member of Cambridge-based poetry ensemble Joy of Six, Andrea has recently had a play composed of a long narrative series of her poems adapted by the playwright Fraser Grace (to be broadcast on Radio 4 in October). She has previously been published in The SHoP and was one of the poets involved in a touring exhibition this summer, sponsored by Arts East, the work being a collaboration between photographers and poets.
Emily Dening
Was born in London and lives in Cambridge. She is currently working in a sixth form college library. She’s had poems published in Smith’s Knoll, Seam, Orbis and Reactions3 and on www.boomeranguk.com . She was a member of the Aldeburgh Master Class in 2003.
“Exquisite lyricism balanced on a knife edge” – Martin Figura, poet.
Musical Services provided by
Charlotte Morris
Member of White Stripe-esque Norwich band Le Tetsuo, as well as a member of The Rebeccas. One of the foremost female singer-songwriters in Norwich, she will perform an acoustic set. She has previously performed, in one of her many incarnations, at the Music in the Park gig (Waterloo Park, 2004), Norwich Arts Centre (2004) and The Poetry Cubicle @ The Frontier Gallery (2003).
Meri
“A powerful thought provoking talent”. Recent quote from a new fan: 'we do think your voice is beautiful' !
Open mic and more : All Welcome : £FREE/Donations appreciated
@ THE TEA HOUSE, 5 WRIGHTS COURT, ELM HILL.
The Poetry Cubicle presents the ninth in its series of monthly nights, a showcase for the best and most innovative local poets and musicians in Norfolk. Borrow books from The Poetry Cubicle Library; play with the magnetic poetry wall; use our poetry bookcrossing station or check out our virtual poets in residence and buy a poem! All in the lovely surroundings of Laura’s Fairtrade Tea House . . . Hurrah!
The Poetry Cubicle is open Monday to Saturday, 10.30am – 5pm, and Thursdays from 10.30 – 2pm at THE TEA HOUSE, 5 WRIGHTS COURT, ELM HILL, NORWICH, UK For further information about The Poetry Cubicle email Sara@thepoetrycubicle.org.uk
‘The Cubicle Hums‘ From Saturday 25 September to Sunday 10 October Open weekends 10-6pm, Weekdays 12-6pm
A two week extravaganza of poetry and music. As part of the Norwich Fringe Festival, and specifically the Fringe @ The Factory II exhibition, The Poetry Cubicle and Norwich-based live music promoter, HowlBackHum, design and create a room of poetry, music and art as part of a two week exhibition of over 60 artists' installations in the (former) Bally shoe factory in Norwich.
Come along and experience a showcase of the best and most innovative local poets and musicians in Norfolk at our live daytime events, or just turn up any day and explore ‘The Cubicle Hums’ where you will be able to:
Borrow books from The Poetry Cubicle Mobile Library Use our poetry bookcrossing station Make your own poetry on our magnetic poetry wall Write your own poetry on our poetry blackboard wall Check out our virtual poets in residence and buy/borrow/browse a poem Take part in an Exquisite Corpse poem for the duration of the exhibition Write/Read/Listen to/Learn by heart/Talk about poetry! Plus much more!
It’s all FREE!
Also look out for the extra special launch of our TEXT A LIBRARIAN request service (our librarian will boldly go where no poetry librarian has gone before and begin providing a once a week drop-a-book-to-you-on-a-bicycle borrower scheme) and TEXT ME A POEM service too!
Special live features for the 2 week installation include:
September 24th live music and poetry for the preview and launch of the exhibition, 7 - 10pm
Ambient Improv band, Sunday Music, play on Sunday 26th September
Thursday 30th September HowlBackHum Live Music Day
Friday 1st October The Poetry Cubicle Live Poetry & Performance Day
Ambient Improv band, Sunday Music, play on Sunday 3rd October
Thursday 7th October The Poetry Cubicle celebrates National Poetry with an allday Live Poetry event, including EDIBLE POEMS and EDIBLE INSTRUMENTS: Come along, read the poems and play the instruments in a live poetry jam then eat it all! (N.B. Jam and assorted condiments not necessarily included).
HowlbackHum consists of a recording archive with musician artistes as rehearsal and sound recording, with various amateur sound engineers using various formats plus visual recording of the session. Some of the artistes will be: Royal McBee; roberte, Sunday Music, Andy McDonnell, the Rebeccas, T-bone Steak; Charlottle Morris, Nick Melia; Ashley Smith & Max Sainsbury; Chad Mason, Rory McVicar; S.C.S.I; the cold front; the SadTowns; horses brawl; Kid Atom; alto 45; Will Barlow; Ben Grizzly; El Sub; Hoofus; Cruiser Chimps; Shane Olinski.
Art installations/sculptures within the space will be created by artists Ashley Smith, Emma Forsberg and more tbc.
More details will provided nearer the opening date.
The Dutch Connection Tour in association with The Poetry Cubicle Poetry & Music Roadshow October 13th at Norwich Arts Centre café/bar. £4/£2.50
Part of the national five date UK tour, organised by Netherlands-based poet Barry Fitton. A night of live performance & poetry featuring some of the following performers, from the UK: Baden Prince Jnr; Luke Wright; Jim Bennet; Roger Cliffe-Thompson; Dolly Sen; Barbara Norden; Patricia Foster, Sara Wingate Gray & The Poetry Cubicle; Colin Cross. From the Netherlands: Hans Plomp; Grazyna Przbyl; Aja Woolwijk; “Armand”; Anneriek; Gris ter Haar; Merick Van der Torr; Frank Diamond; Iriel Sayeed; Lennie St. Luce; Jennifer Arcuni; Barry Fitton; Ken Parsons; Paul Cowlan.
20% of all proceeds will go towards Survivors Poetry groups (local to event regions).
PLUS look out for our tenth The Poetry Cubicle Presents . . . @ The Tea House on November 1st
That’s all folks!
Further details of the above events will be available nearer the time. For further information or to be a part of any of the above please get in touch with Sara@thepoetrycubicle.org.uk
A New Space for Poetry www.thepoetrycubicle.org.uk Making Poetry More Accessible
Regular monthly events are at The Tea House, 5 Wright's Court, Elm Hill, Norwich. Norwich Fringe events are at the Bally Shoe Factory.
Nature in Art Exhibition - In association with English Nature this exhibition focuses on English species and environments. It looks at nature and conservation, and all works are specially commissioned for the show.
Pensthorpe Courtyard Gallery 1 mile from Fakenham on A1067
Exhibition: East Anglian Silver 1565 - 1705 - A number of silver-related events and exhibitions will take place in Norwich to coincide with the Silver in East Anglia Symposium (details on page 2).
Prominent among these will be the exhibition in Norwich Cathedral Treasury, from 23rd September to 17th October 2004. Entitled 'East Anglian Silver 1565 -1705' this will be the first loan exhibition devoted to silver made in East Anglia since 1966 and will bring together a wealth of important objects, both secular and ecclesiastical, from museums and private collections in Britain and America.
Highlights include cups, porringers and a stunning flagon bearing the mark of Elizabeth Haslewood, widow of Norwich silversmith Arthur Haslewood, who continued her husband's business after his death in 1684.
Also on display will be objects made in other parts of the region including the Waveney Valley, Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn.
A fully illustrated catalogue will be available at the exhibition.
Great Yarmouth Film Festival - The glitz and glamour of the silver screen will be coming to the golden resort of Great Yarmouth. This film festival-by-the-sea will provide a feast of film screenings, star appearances, premieres, special events, many of which will be held in Great Yarmouth’s magnificent 19th century theatres.
As the centrepiece of the first Great Yarmouth Film Festival, we are celebrating the career of the legendary, double Oscar-winning cinematographer Jack Cardiff O.B.E. Jack Cardiff was born in Great Yarmouth in 1914 and we are delighted to welcome him back to his home town for the Festival. Jack, who is giving a special cinematography master class on the opening evening of the festival, will be presented with an award by another famous Norfolk son, Stephen Fry, to recognise his contribution to the world of cinema.
As well as the Cardiff classics “A Matter of Life and Death” and “The Red Shoes”, the Festival will feature previews and premieres including the regional preview of “Man on Fire” starring Denzel Washington and the first back-to-back screening of the Matrix Trilogy in the UK plus the screening of The Lord of the Rings trilogy back-to-back. The film programme includes a wide range of classic features, cult TV and movies, Hollywood blockbusters, documentaries as well as local heritage films, which have been specially compiled for the festival by the East Anglian Film Archive. For those with nerves of steel, there is a Fright Night, when five hair-raising horror films will be shown through the small hours.
In addition to film screenings, there will be a whole host of special events, workshops and other entertainment. A Film, TV & Toy Collector’s Fair will held at the Marina Centre, which will feature memorabilia, stars and cars from the films including James Bond’s Aston Martin, a Dalek and the Batmobile. Information on table bookings is available from Trevor Wicks on 01603 621903.
The cult TV series “Dad’s Army” has very strong links with the region and to celebrate this there will be a special Dad’s Army Night. There will be 1940’s themed entertainment and two of the episodes filmed in Great Yarmouth will be screened. It is hoped that several members of the surviving cast will attend.
The Festival weekend will be packed with entertainment. The Atlantis Arena is hosting a Rocky Horror Party Night with singers and dancers and there will be the chance to rock to the sounds of Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry and other rock’n’roll legends at the tribute show C’Mon Everybody in the Britannia Pier Theatre.
For the kids, there is the fun, fascinating, hands-on Animation Workshop. It is also hoped that Chris Rankin, who plays Percy Weasley, will attend the screening of Prisoner of Askeban and share his experience of working on the Harry Potter films.
There are also two industry strands to the Festival. The Archive Conference will focus on film and television archives, looking not only at the preservation of archive resources but also how they can be used to develop new work. A special feature of the event is the Screenwriting Festival, a weekend for both budding and established screenwriters. Workshops will be led by established writing experts in the fields of TV and Film.
Hollywood Cinema, Hippodrome Cirucs, Regent Theatre (Mecca), St George's Theatre, Great Yarmouth Marina Centre, Britannia Pier, Atlantis Arena and Hotel Elizabeth
Carnival and costume making worksjops - If you live in the Chet Valley area (villages around Loddon and Chedgrave) you can jointhe FREE Carnival costume workshops taking place in October. Please contact for inforamtion about dates and venues, or if you or your organisation would like to be involved the Parade, stalls or entertainment on October 30th
Horses at Deepdale - Only available to those staying in one of our hostels or campsite!
We felt we should try this as so many people have asked, if it works then we will offer it out of season every year. This time we are purely offering it from October to December 2004 so we can assess the state of the paddocks and see if it seems to work.
The area we can offer is our North Glebe paddock which we use for camping at the peak times of the year. There is no fencing provided, so you would need to bring your own electric fencing, however there is easy access to water and a muck trailer. We ask anyone using the paddock to clear up after their horses and leave the field as they found it. We've marked six areas with telegraph poles for use, which are approximately 20m x 20m. Please note whilst your horses are on site they are the owners responsibility and must be insured.
If you are keen to bring horses, then please contact us to arrange dates and your other accommodation.
Guided Walks - From the end of harvest (mid-September we hope!), Alister Borthwick will be running guided walks around the farm every Sunday. Please contact us for more information.
chamber music concert - Allegri String Quartet with Mark Swarzentruber (piano) play Haydn Quartet in D min Op 103 Schubert Quartet in A min Rosamunde D 804 Brahms Piano Quintet in F min Op 34
John Innes Centre Norwich Research Park Colney Lane 7.30pm
Red Cross Five Star Challenge - Based on "It's a Knock-Out" this fun packed day will see different teams undertaking various challenges in a test of strength and endurance!
Margaret Down Under - Eastern Angles Autumn Tour - sequel to Margaret Catchpole, when we saw her sentenced to transportation for horse stealing. We now follow her fortunes en route to Australia and her efforts to forge a new life there as a midwife.
Margaret Down Under - Eastern Angles Autumn Tour - sequel to Margaret Catchpole, when we saw her sentenced to transportation for horse stealing, we now follow her fortunes en route to Australia and her efforts to establish a new life for herself there as a midwife.
Margaret Down Under - Eastern Angles Autumn Tour - sequel to Margaret Catchpole, when we saw her sentenced to transportation for horse stealing, we now follow her fortunes en route to Australia and her efforts to establish a new life for herself there as a midwife.
Kiting Weekend - Whether you know what you are doing or just fancy trying kiting for the first time why not join us for the weekend. Please contact us for more details.
Charity Gala Show - This charity Gala show is a one night special with proceeds to Aids Benefit. Full supporting cast of singers and dancers and Drag Compere. An evening not to be missed with a drinks service at your candlelit table throughout the performance. Show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are prices at £15
Christmas Shopping - Our collection of shops are open from 11.00am until 4.00pm. The shops have thousands and thousands of Christmas and non Christmas items from all over the world including decorations, gifts, food and drink. Free parking and tea/coffee shop facilities throughout opening times.
Murder in the Forest - Bury St. Edmunds Young Farmers present a Murder in the Forest, so please BEWARE! If you can solve the Murder within the depths of the forest. Teams of 3-6 people. Price £5.00 per person. Time 8:00pm. BBQ will be available. Booking essential. Forest toll does not apply. Suggested ages 12years+ but under 18 must be supervised by an adult. Sensible shoes and clothing are advised for all weather conditions.
Oak Lodge High Lodge Forest Centre Brandon Suffolk IP27 0TJ
Deer Safari - A minibus will take you into the depth of the forest to search them out, then arrive back at High Lodge for a bacon butty and a chance to discuss the morning's sights. Price £12.50 per person. Time 6:00am. Forest toll does not apply. Booking essential. Bring binoculars if you have them, not suitable for under 10 years old, An adult must accompany children.
Wymondham Abbey coffee time organ recital - Wymondham Abbey coffee time organ recital Philip Aldred - organ Let the pipes sing! opular organ music to include works by Bach, Stanley and Elgar.No tickets required - retiring collection Coffee will be served from 11.00
classical chamber music - Florestan Piano Trio Beethoven Kikadu Variations in G Op 121a Saint-Saens Piano Trio No 1 in F Op18 Smetena Piano Trio in G min Op 15
John Innes Centre Norwich Research Park Colney Lane 7.30pm
Art Exhibition and Jazz Evening - The first ever Art Exhibition and Jazz evening for Shipdham. Programme includes: Saturday 30th October Art Exhibition from 10am to 4pm. Includes such artists as: Kerry Buck, Barbara Carr, Enid Clarke, Bronwen Edwards, Ann Howarth, Gwyn Jones, Graham Lain, John Littler, Mary Nicholls, Mark Robinson, Laurie Rudling, Tom Thompson.
Jazz Concert from 7pm to 9pm. Tuxedo Junction will be performing live in the church, such songs as: On the Sunny Side of the Street, AIn't Misbehaving, Pennies from Heaven, That Old Devil called Love, and many many more. This will be a first for the band who will be making their debut in Norfolk and hope to make many more visits.
Tickets are £5 (includes a glass of wine of soft drink) and are available from Rev Beryl Wood (01362 820234) or Lesley Buck (01362 820127) Look forward to seeing you there!
All Saints Chuch, Shipdham
Contact:
Mrs Lesley Buck
Call: 01362 820127
Kate Rusby in Concert - One of the scene's best-loved and most revered artists, the youthful Yorkshire queen of English folk takes the music into startling new territories. Kate appears with her own band.
Why Conserve species? - The moral argument by Claire Appleby who specialises in the relationship between nature and culture - 11.00am - 1.00pm, £5.00 (Optional Lunch £5 - please book by Sunday 17th). Disabled Access
Redgrave and Lopham Fen, Suffolk Wildlife Trust (signposted off A143 & A1066 near Diss)
Chet Valley Festival - Victorian Themed Festival. A week of Treasure Trails, concerts, guided walks and events, ending with a lantern lit parade on Saturday 30th Oct 2004. Parade features haracters from Victorian books,Oliver Twist, Alice in wonderland, Jungle Book after which there will be music, food and stalls.
Family Treasure Trail - Take a tour round the shops of Loddon & Chedgrave to spot the clues and enter the £25 draw for correct answers. Treasure trail map available from local shops price £1 (per entry) Suitable for children, families and supervised younger children
A Songline for East Anglia - Walking an ancient road, Peddars Way, in story, song and image
£2 adults / children free entry
7 pm, Carnegie Room, Thetford
Contact:
Claire Treadwell
Call: 01842 820689 Email
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Apple Day - Bring your apples to be identified, see cider pressing, try mulled cider and play apple games. Find out how to help your garden birds through the winter with the RSPB, traditional cookery on the farmhouse range, seek advice on organic gardening, buy local produce and see country crafts in action
Apple Day - 10am-5pm. Longest peel competition,apple bobbing, edible art, find the maggot and ... More! Locally grown traditional apple to try and buy. Apple theme in the cafe. Free guided walk at 2pm. Adults £1.50, children 50p
Redgrave & Lopham Fen, signposted off A1066 & A143, near Diss
Langley School Garden Walks - Langley School have kindly opened their Victorian Gardens as part of the Victorian Festival. Guide Books available from main reception.
Half Term Holiday Film Club - A day of FREE classic films as part of the Victorian Festival
10am Warner Cartoons & 3 Stooges 2pm Swallows & Amazons (1974) 7.30pm Sanders of the River (1935) Paul Robeson stars
Brian Clarke Community Centre Chedgrave
Contact:
Violet Sizeland
Call: 01508 528276
Margaret Down Under - Eastern Angles Autumn Tour - sequel to Margaret Catchpole, when we saw her sentenced to transportation for horse stealing, we now follow her fortunes en route to Australia and her efforts to establish a new life for herself there as a midwife.
Mundesley Players Present - Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this website from Mr Willy Wonka! I shake you warmly by the hand! Tremendous things are in store for you and many wonderful surprises await! I and the Mundesley Players invite you to come on a magical and mysterious journey of discovery and fun, around my amazing factory.
The History Of The Sandlings - A talk by Edward Martin, Archaeology Officer, Suffolk County Council. 7:30-9:30pm admission £2.00, includes refreshments
Charity Casino Night - £27.95 per person. Support two of the country's most deserving charities, 'Breakthrough Breast Cancer,' and 'The Starlight Children's Foundation,' Arrive at 7.00pm for a pre-dinner drink, followed by a 4 course meal in stylish Frazer's Restaurant, try your luck at the tables before joining in our Grand Finale Charity Auction.
Treat yourself to a fun breakaway with 2 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, a night at the tables and a charity auction, from £140.00 per person.
The Sea Marge Hotel, High Street, Overstrand NR27 0AB Tel 01263 579579
Margaret Down Under - Eastern Angles Autumn Tour - sequel to Margaret Catchpole, when we saw her sentenced to transportation for horse stealing, we now follow her fortunes en route to Australia and her efforts to establish a new life for herself there as a midwife.
Christian Aid Coffee Morning/Sale - 9.30am-12noon. Coffee Morning/Sale with proceeds to help the work of Christian Aid. Cakes, books, bric a brac, cards, Traidcraft, refreshments. Organised by Cromer Christian Aid Committee.
5.30pm Wereham House Hotel, Thetford The brave-hearted will be encouraged to build up their strength for the evening ahead by sampling the complimentary Wereham House Witches Brew and a selection of sinister nocturnal nibbles.
6.30pm. Ghost Walk Members of the Thetford Library Drama Group will be in costume to lead the tour, talk of grisly tales and re-enact some of the spooky happenings along the way.
(Friday night only) 8.30pm Paranormal Tales, Carnegie Room A talk by real-life ghostbuster, Chris Romer, who has worked on TV productions such as Most Haunted and Ghosthunters
Numbers limited, so pre-booking is advisable 01842 820689
Norwich Millenium male voice choir - For one night only the Norwich Millenium Male Voice Choir are staging a performance with proceeds to National Coastalwatch Institution.
Grand Lantern Lit Parade - The culmination of a week of activities of the Victorian Festival See Alice in Wonderland, The Jungle Book, Oliver Twist and Around the World in 80 days. Lanterns and Crinoline Ladies will feature in this colourful event. Followed by the Loddon Band, Punch & Judy and stalls on Church Plain. Visit the many local pubs, restaurants and takeaways before or after
Craft Fayre at The Hollies Loddon High St 2pm - 6pm Parade from 6pm White Horse, Chedgrave Events at Church Plain Loodon from 7pm
classical chamber music - Harlequin Wind Sextet (flute/oboe/clarinet/horn/bassoon/bass clarinet) Ian Wilson In Plato's Cove Justin Connolly Canaries Michael Christie Tales from the Commedia Mozart Adagio K411 Janacek Miladi
John Innes Centre Norwich Research Park Norwich 7.30pm
Halloween Walk - A guided evening stroll with the Estate Manager George Debbage. Goblins and ghosts and scary antics fill the air to provide an family halloween night to remember.
Bridge Break - If you enjoy playing bridge and would like to relax and enjoy exquisite food and service in beautiful surroundings, and in the company of like-minded people, why not try a 5 night bridge break in this stunning cliff top hotel. Dinner, Bed and Breakfast inclusive package
The Sea Marge Hotel, High Street, Overstrand NR27 0AB Tel 01263 579579
Acoustic music evening - Acaysha (fiddle, banjo, guitar and voice trio) and Twizzle (guitar, fiddle, voice duo) will be performing an evening of music from story-song acoustic folk through to songs with a more modern edge. Performance 8.15pm to 10.30pm. Bar open from 7.30pm Tickets £5
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James, Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Half Term Family Fun - family activities. Art Attack 12.00 - 15.00 Mon - FridayGingerbread men and stories 12.30 - 13.00 15.00 - 15.30.. Making lanterns in the chapel 12.00 - 15.00. workhouse trails,Adults £5.45 Children £4.95 Concessions £4.35 Under 4 's free Family saver £17.60
Bylaugh Spring Music Festival - 01 04 05 - MATTHEW BARLEY cello and STEPHEN DE PLEDGE piano 03 04 05 - DAVID LE PAGE violin and TIM HORTON piano 06 04 05 - THE BADKE STRING QUARTET 08 04 05 - ALEXANDER ARDAKOV piano 09 04 05 - THE BAKER PIANO TRIO 10 04 05 - THE BYLAUGH STRING QUARTET Concerts at 7-8.30pm. Tickets: £10 for adults, £5 for under 16s. For the buffet supper after the performance (£15/£7.50) please book 1 day in advance.
Bylaugh Hall Bylaugh Park Nr Dereham Norfolk NR20 4RL
Easter Egg Hunt and Quiz - Look for eggs throughout the museum and answer the questions to take home a boxed Chocolate Easter Egg. All the normal displays are open. Museum is open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun 2-4pm. Entry to the museum: £2 Adults, Concessions £1.50, Children 50p. Easter Egg Hunt is an extra £1.
The Romantic Watercolourists - 12:30pm. Drop in gallery talk. David Blayney Brown of Tate Britain talks on the Hickman Bacon Collection - the finest private collection of British watercolours.
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery Castle Meadow Norwich NR1 3JU
Container and Hanging Basket Workshop - TUESDAY 10 MAY 2005 (10.00AM - 12.30PM) Meet for coffee and biscuits in the Sweet Briar Bistro, followed by a practical workshop and demonstration led by Plant Manager, Peter Chinnery, on planting hanging baskets and containers for colour and interest throughout the Summer. Cost: £20.00 per person (includes morning coffee, hanging basket, compost and plants). For further information or to book, please telephone Rose Joy on 01950 450127 (Monday to Wednesday inclusive)
Peter Beales Classic Roses London Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1AY
Closer to Nature Exhibition - An exhibition of artists work from photography to painting but focusing on nature and conservation to highlight the conservation work achieved at Pensthorpe.
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens 1 mile from Fakenham on the A1067
Welborne Festival - The fifth Welborne Festival - Welborne 'The creative village' featuring Art and Soul creative workshops for children, Creative Welborne, a community arts project, Global Welborne, links with creative villages worldwide, creative fun for families, Norfolk music, Something for all the Senses in the church, Norfolk Voices, storytelling and readings, Creative Norfolk - displays by Norfolk artists and craftspeople.
Welborne parish church and village hall near Matishall
Watercolour Master Class: Castle Panorama - 10am-4pm. Award-winning East Anglian Artist Lavinia Hamer leads a two-day master class on the history, techniques and materials of watercolour. On the day two, participants will sketch on the Castle battlements before painting a watercolour of the Norwich skyline. Advance booking essential. To book tickets for the event please ring 01603 493636 or call in at Norwich Castle. Participants booking for Day 2 only must be competent in watercolour painting. Cost: 2 Days: Adult £35.00 Conc. £27.00; 1 Day: Adult £20.00 Conc. £16.00
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery Castle Meadow Norwich NR1 3JU
Flower Festival - Over 30 Floral arrangements on the theme of "Special Times" in this annual flower festival, which is widely renowned. Cafeteria refreshments available all day. Wheelchair friendly with disabled toilet facilities. Opening times of the Festival: Thursday & Friday 10 - 7 Saturday 10 - 5, Sunday 12 - 6 and Festival Praise at 6.30
St. Andrew's Methodist Church Cromer Road Sheringham
Contact:
Miss R. West
Call: 01263 824786
'Quintet in Bloom' - Flower Festival at All Saint's Church,Gresham. Presented by the Benefice of Aylerton, Beeston Regis, East and West Runton and Gresham. 10am - 5pm Friday to Sunday. Music on Saturday at 2pm given by local Community Choir 'Sing For Joy'. Choral Evensong at 6pm on Sunday.
All Saint's Church, Gresham
Contact:
Suzie Furnivall
Call: 01263 577218 Email
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Air Field - Historic WWII airfield plays hosts to site specific art exhibition and performances. Artists Dominique Rey and Stephanie Douet, poet Rupert Mallin and composer Jane Wells invite you to picture the time when Seething Airfield resounded to the roar of B24 Liberator bombers and was home to 3000 American troops.
Loddon Carnival - VE/VJ Day 60th Anniversary - Loddon Wartime Carnival and fete, Sunday 10th July from 1pm until late. Jubilee Hall playing fields. Carnival parade 1pm, fete, free kids street party, live entertainment, rides, balloon race, grand prize draw, road race, open air songs of praise service, hog roast, live 60's band in evening. Free parking and mooring.
The Castways in concert at Fairhaven - Cromer folk group, The Castaways present a blend of sea shanties and folk songs on Sunday, July 10. The open air concert begins at 2pm. Normal admission charges apply, adult 4, senior citizen 3.50 and child 1.25. Visitors should bring their own chairs and rugs.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, South Walsham, nine miles East of Norwich signposted off A47 at B1140 junction.
Norfolk Model Helicopter Club - Fun Fly - Norfolk Model Helicopter Club will be holding a fun-fly day at our flying field - the 'red' car park Easton side of the Royal Norfolk Showground - on Sunday 10th July from noon until late afternoon/early evening.
Easton side of Royal Norfolk Showground - Norwich - in the 'Red' car park.
'My Voice, Your Voice' - Workshop to explore your voice, build confidence in using it, and discover how you can support/be supported by others who use theirs. No prior experience necessary. Cost £30 booking essential as places limited. 10am - 4.30pm
Friends' Meeting House, Aylsham or The White House, Norwich
Dragon Hall's Historic King Street Walks - Why not join one of our expert volunteer guides for a fascinating walk along one of Norwich's most important historic streets. Walks take place every Monday - Friday at 11am. £2.50 (£2 conc). Pre booked groups can book tours at times to suit.
Kite Making - Join a ranger on this fun activity day, where you can learn to make your own kite. Age range 6-12 years, Price £3.50. please call to book.
Dereham Farmers Market - Farmers Market selling good quality locally produced food. Enjoy a visit to the Mid Norfolk Railway at the same time.
Mid Norfolk Railway Station Station Road Dereham Norfolk
Contact:
Mrs P Jarrett
Call: 01362 693821 Email
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Wayland Guided Church Tours - Wayland Church Tour and costumed lecture on Anglo-Saxon life with John Chatwin. Price includes day transportation, a pub lunch and a 10% donation. The tour will visit three wayland churches with their individual guide and an entertaining demonstration or talk by a local specialist or organisation. £20.00 per person per tour
A visit to the churches of Little Cressingham, Great Cressingham and Houghton-on-the-Hill
Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival - Activities and entertainment for all the family. Listen to shanty singers whilst enjoying local food or wander through the crafts tent and see what talented local craftsmen have to offer. This year also includes Ship Bottling, a knotmaker, lace and spinning, Punch and Judy, the Grand Turk, the MTB102 and so much more. The event opens each day from 10am and is free admission.
Buried Treasure Gallery Tour - Tour the exhibition highlights then go behind-the scenes to see treasures from the Castles reserve collections. 11am & 2pm. Free with appropriate admission ticket. Advance booking essential.
Guided Walking Weekend - Join Chris our guide for accompanied walks along the Riverbank and through the countryside. Calling at tea shops and pubs for refreshment along the way. £80.00 per person staying in our self catering accommodation or £10.00 per person + pitch prices for camping/touring customers. Meet in the Muskett Arms on site bar Friday evening for an introductory talk, out all day on Saturday and morning walk on Sunday.
Clippesby Hall, Hall Lane, Clippesby, Great Yarmouth NR29 3AY
Nelson & Trafalgar - Norfolk Celebrates - Next year sees the 200th anniversary of Vice-Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October. This was seen as Britain's most glorious triumph in an already admirable history of naval victories.
Autumn Illustration with Reinhild Raistrick - This weekend will show you how to select images in isolation and interpret them into beautiful and detailed illustrations to keep and treasure. Concentrate on learnt skills such as composition, shading, blending, and the advanced use of pencil, brush and palette. Times: 10.00am-5.00pm; Day cost per person £60.00; Weekend cost per person: £108.00
Day One : (Mill Farmhouse, Snetterton/ Thetford Forest. Gt. Hockham) Day Two: (Peddars Way, Merton/ Wayland Wood, Watton)
Discover More about Waders - NWT Cley Marshes is one of the best places in Britain to view waders. This workshop has been designed for people who know the basics about identifying birds and want to expand their birding knowledge by learning how to identify waders. Booking Essential £15.00 Includes refreshments and worksheets
Discovery Day - Mushrooms & Toadstools - Join a ranger on this wildlife watch and learn more about the 'wild' Thetford Forest Park. Concentrating on fungi we will be searching for and with a bit of luck discovering some! Age Range 8-12. Child Price £3.50. Please call to book.
A Dulditch Angel - Eastern Angles autumn tour - a contemporary, inventive and funny adaptation by Steven Canny (BBC Radio writer) of the stories of Mary Mann, one of Norfolk's greatest Victorian writers. Directed by Orla O'Loughlin, who has directed work at the National, Royal Court, Globe and Soho Theatres.
Downham Market - Town Hall Norwich - The Garage Sheringham - Little Theatre Swaffham - Hamond's High School New Buckenham - Village Hall Harleston - Archbishop Sancroft School Aylsham - Town Hall Holt - Auden Theatre, Gresham's School
Great Yarmouth's 2nd Annual Film Festival - Following last year's inaugural success with the legendary local Jack Cardiff, this year's Festival special feature focuses on the new generation of talent from the local area. The Festival launches with a guest appearance from Paul Spurrier the writer/director of 'P' - Paul who grew up in Norfolk and is the first Western director to make a Thai language feature film.
'Hoof It For Horses' sponsored walk - The walk has been designed with people of all abilities in mind, there is a short walk of two miles for novice walkers and youngsters, a lengthier six mile walk, for those that want a bit of challenge and a ten mile walk for the much more adventurous trekker. The event starts and ends at Hall Farm. All walkers will receive a free hoof it T-shirt.
ILPH Hall Farm Snetterton Signposted from the A11 between Thetford and Attleborough
Deer Safari - This workshop will take you to some of the best sites in the Brecks for viewing these beautiful creatures and if luck is on our side we may even see red deer rutting. Booking Essential Cost - £15.00 (includes refreshments and worksheets)
Norwich Jazz Festival - Three weeks of vibrant jazz events in the Norwich area, across 10 venues. From big band to salsa, and be-bop to swing, there is something for everyone, and the best in British Jazz both old and new.
In and around Norwich, including Norwich Arts Centre, The Playhouse, The Forum, Norwich Puppet Theatre.
Alan Bennett's Talking Heads - Bed among the Lentils and A Chip in the Sugar. Two stories are unfolded in Bennett's inimitable, compelling and completely absorbing style.
Westacre River Studios River Road Westacre King's Lynn PE32 1UD
Discover The Broads - A full organised weekend to help you make the most of your short break in Norfolk. To include a solar powered boat trip, walk around one of the Broads, lunch in a local pub, guided tour of a Broadland woodland garden. £99.00 per person in self catering accommodation, or £39.00 per person for touring/camping customers. Meet in the on site bar 'Muskett Arms' on Friday evening for an introductory talk, out all day on Saturday, morning walk on Sunday and back in time for lunch.
Clippesby Hall, Hall Lane, Clippesby, Norfolk NR29 3AY
Fungi Identification for Beginners - The afternoon will incorporate an illustrated talk introducing you to the variety of fungi and their biology; a short trip to gather some specimens; and then back to a room to identify fungi through looking at appearance, spore colour, smell and habitat. Booking Essential Cost - £15.00 (includes refreshments and worksheets)
Wayland Guided Church Tours - Wayland Church Tours and a presentation of church linen, fabric and textiles with Eileen Bumphrey. Price includes day transportation, a pub lunch and a 10% donation. The tour will visit three wayland churches with their individual guide and an entertaining demonstration or talk by a local specialist or organisation. £20.00 per person per tour
A visit to the churches of Threxton, Saham Toney and Ovington
Craft & Gift Fayre - Fayre being held to raise funds for local SPI School. Lots of gifts and crafts at bargain prices. Crystals, minerals, fossils, jewellery, clothing, wood, glass, children's items, artwork. Refreshments available. 10am-4pm
Discovering the Vikings - Drop In Gallery Talks. Dr Tim Pestell, NMAS Curator of Archaeology shows how metal detecting has contributed to our knowledge of the Vikings. 12.30pm. Free with appropriate admission ticket.
Norwich Food Festival 2005 - Be part of the area's biggest ever food event!! The Festival's themes are local produce, local talent and healthy eating. There are also a number of planned events. Sign up before June 30th and the fee is just £50 + VAT.
Painting & Drawing Weekend - Take the phrase 'I wish I could draw' out of your vocabulary. This weekend is ideal for anyone who considers themself to be an absolute beginner. Will cover an introduction to both drawing and painting. £99.00 per person if staying in our self catering accommodation or £40.00 + pitch prices for camping/touring customers. Meet in our onsite bar 'Muskett Arms' on Friday evening for an introductory talk, out all day with Greg our 'professional', an morning session on Sunday.
Clippesby Hall, Hall Lane, Clippesby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3AY
Metal Detecting Day - Drop In Family Event. Meet metal detectorists from Norwich Detectors Club and East Norfolk Metal Detecting Society. See some of their finds and try using a metal detector.10.30am - 4.30pm. Free with appropriate admission ticket.
Fungal Foray - Explore the fascinating world of edible and inedible fungi with an expert, followed by a fry up to taste some of the discoveries! Age Range- not suitable for children under ten. Adult Price £4.50. Please call to book.
Murderous East Anglia - A one-day history workshop, tutored by Joanna Catchpole. From Hockering Wood to Peasenhall, and Yarmouth Dunes and across the Essex flats, murderers lurk. We have brought them all together for your delight and titillation, so sit back and revel in the very worst of East Anglian hospitality! Fee: £25, refreshments included. Please bring packed lunch.
Guided Walking Tour-Maritime Heritage Stroll - 2005 is the year of SeaBritain-celebrating Britain's relationship with the sea. Explore the maritime heritage of Norwich in Nelson's time when Norwich traded with the world. Pre-book at the Tourist Information Centre, Norwich. Telephone 01603-727927. Cost-£3.50 Adult,£1 child/Go4Less. Thurs,Fri & Sat @ 2pm and Sun @ 11am.
starts from Tourist Information Centre, The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich
Guided Walking Tour-In the footsteps of Nelson - To celebrate Trafalgar 200 the Norwich Blue Badge Guides will lead you on a stroll around the places connecting Nelson with Norwich. Includes St Andrews Hall where Beecheys famous portrait of Nelson hangs. Starts @ 11am. Cost £3.50 Adult,£1 child/Go4Less
starts from Tourist Information Centre @ The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich - starts @ 11am
Burnham Market Farmers' Market - 1st Saturday and 3rd Friday of every month. Fresh seasonal local produce, free admission, free parking.
Burnham Market VIllage Hall
Contact:
Rita
Call: 01953681715
Nature in Winter Exhibition - This is a mixed media exhibition including photography, carvings and paintings to reflect both Norfolk's and Britain's wildlife and landscapes in the winter season.
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve 1 mile from Fakenham on the A1067
On the Edge Ensemble - Music Across Europe and Back - The excellent string players of this East of England ensemble are joined by talented young counter-tenor Tim Mead.
Westacre River Studios River Road Westacre King's Lynn PE32 1UD
Nelson Bicentennial Celebrations - It will be 200 years since Nelson died on the decks of the Victory in his fight to save our country. We invite all our visitors to join us in a toast the our national hero! There will also be a special exhibition covering 200 years of maritime history since his death.
Collectors World, Downham Market. Located on the A1122 Downham/Wisbech road - follow the Wisbech signs.
North Walsham Nelson Celebrations - Come to North Walsham and help us celebrate Nelson's bi-centennial!! All activities for all ages: Children's Concert, food, live music, Craft Fair, parade and many more!!
North Walsham
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Nelson Celebrations 2005 - A performance of Haydn's extraordinary 'Nelson Mass', preceded by a programme to include Purcell's 'Morning Prayer', 'Thou Knowest Lord' and 'Chaconny in G minor' and Handel's 'His Body Is Buried In Peace'.
Burnham Thorpe Church 6pm, Saturday 22nd October
Contact:
Jenni Wake-Walker
Call: 01728 602216 Email
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Portable Antiquities and the Treasure Act - Town Close Talk. Dr Roger Bland, Head of Portable Antiquities, discusses how the Treasure Act and Portable Antiquities Scheme have transformed our knowledge of the past. 2.00pm. Cost:Adult £3.90, Conc. £3.10, Members £2.70. Advance booking essential.
International Celebration of Puppet Theatre - A week long event of puppet plays and performers from Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Japan, India, Russia, Slovak Republic and the UK! Full details can be found on the website www.puppettheatre.co.uk or by calling 01603 629921 for a copy of the programme. The week marks the beginning of the 25th Anniversary celebrations of Norwich Puppet Theatre.
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James, Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Antologia - The show is comprised of seven musical-plastic-theatrical monologues for puppet. Movement, suggestive detail and organic expression produce a hypnotic magnetism. The show is divided into seven scenes. In each one there is a marionette which represents a character, some are well-known and the others are inspired by circus and theatrical performers. For ages: all ages Dates & Times:22/10/2005 12:00
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
El Avaro - Tabola Rassa presents?El Avaro by Moliere [The Miser]?The theatre of objects takes a different look at the world that surrounds us. It is an invitation to perceive in each object the traces of the humanity that has engendered it. The protagonists of this visionary comedy are taps, pipes and hoses. Two actors manipulate these objects and give life to twelve characters, offering an atypical and amusing version of this great classic. ??For ages : 7+ Dates & Times:22/10/2005 14:30 in Spanish
Nowich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Shadows Of Found - An experience of light and shadow, full and empty, dualities in movement, where changes take place. The shadow is ephemeral, changeable and evocative. We are interested in the shadows from abandoned objects. Our work consists of picking up daily objects, which can be found in rubbish bins, objects that we expose to light in order to explore their shape, transparency, opacity, hardness, flexibility, colour and lack of colour. All this without words, because music is our language. ??Tickets for this performance are £9??For ages : Adults Dates & Times: 22/10/2005 19:30
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
October Half-Term Activities at Great Yarmouth Museums - There are a lot of exciting and fun activities at Great Yarmouth Museums in October half-term.
TIME and TIDE Sunday 23 October 12noon-4.30pm - Painting on Silk
Tuesday 25 October 12noon-4.30pm -The BIG Draw Part of a National event to inspire drawing
Sunday 30 October 12noon-4.30pm -Design your own Flag
ELIZABETHAN HOUSE Monday 24 October 10am-4pm - Period Pastimes Craft Activities
TOLHOUSE MUSEUM Wednesday 26 October 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3.30pm Stories for Halloween in the Tolhouse Gaol with Dave Tonge
Friday 28 October 10am-4pm - Mask Making for Halloween
Sunday 30 October 2pm & 3.30pm - Halloween Tours with the Gaoler
Admission is included in standard Ticket Price.
Great Yarmouth Museums (Time and Tide, Elizabethan House & Tolhouse Museum)
Brilliant Birds at NWT Cley Marshes - 12.00pm - 4.00pm Join us at NWT Cley Marshes for guided walks and activities to introduce you to the amazing world of birds. Whether you are interested in waders or wildfowl, calls or songs, colour or camouflage there will be something to interest you at this fantastic reserve. It's Fun, Friendly, Fact-Filled and Free!
Identifying trees without leaf - An introduction - This workshop will show you the basics to tree identification and enable you to go out and identify trees yourself. Booking Essential Cost - £15.00 (includes refreshments and worksheets)
Maritime Trail - People are invited to join the maritime trail from the Green Quay, on South Quay and take a historical journey through the town where they will encounter all kinds of characters, tradesman, artists, on their way to True’s Yard in the North End.
King's Lynn
Contact:
King's Lynn Tourist Information Centre
Call: 01553 763044 Email
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Shadow Theatre Workshop - Masterclass with LaConcia 9.30 AM £6 For children aged 5 years and over
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Dom Roberto - Joao Paulo Cardoso presents Dom Roberto. On his wedding day, Dom Roberto goes to the barber to have his beard shaved. The barber does his work and presents him the bill. Dom Roberto refuses to pay. They argue and fight and Dom Roberto ends up killing the barber. Death comes to take the victim away and wants to take Dom Roberto as well. A life and death fight takes place. For ages : All Ages Dates & Times: 23/10/2005 12:00 in Portuguese (light text)
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Bonecos de Santo Aleixo - Concerning the materials used, the most important is the place where the performance takes place, which is called "retábulo". It is built in wood and flowery tissue and replaces the traditional stage. It's a kind of miniature with a stage curtain, a stage set painted on cardboard and it has got its own lighting. The puppets are made of wood and cork and are dressed in such a way that the characters can immediately be identified just as in a naturalist theatre. For ages : 5+ 23/10/2005 14:30 in Portuguese (light text)
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Miseria - This show is based on a folk tale. ??Miséria (Misery) is a poor blacksmith who cheats Death and is therefore sentenced to live forever.??“And then Death spoke as she stood on the top of the walnut, and made an agreement with the old man: spare him his life as long as the world existed. The old man agreed and Death came down from the walnut. Therefore there will be misery in the world as long as the Earth exists. Tickets for this event are £9?? For ages : Adult Dates & Times:23/10/2005 19:30 in Portuguese
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
2005 Norwich Beer Festival - The 28th Norwich Beer Festival organised by the Norwich & Norfolk Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), will be held at St Andrew's and Blackfriars' Halls from October 24th to October 29th, 2005.
Over 200 cask-conditioned Real Ales from Britains independent brewers will be on sale, along with a bottled beer stall selling British and Continental brews.
Cinderella Ashputell - A colourful, gentle and eloquently performed piece of theatre for the very young. This production draws on all the traditional Cinderella stories in a one woman puppet play using puppets and objects...'she had no bed to lie down on, but was made to lie by the hearth among the ashes; and then, as she was of course always dusty and dirty they called her Ashputtel'.??For ages : 3+ 24/10/2005 11:00 & 25/10/2005 11:00
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Pinocchio - Collodi's story of the puppet tempted by a fox and a cat and swallowed by a shark is performed by Mark Whitaker and Samuel Dutton using masks and puppets (glove, marionette and shadow) inspired by oriental traditions.?Directed by Luis Z. Boy?I admired Luis Boy's Pinocchio very much as a beautifully conceived theatrical experience with fascinating pictures Penny Francis - ANIMATIONS??For ages : 5+ Dates & Times:24/10/2005 13:30 & 25/10/2005 15:00
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Organillo - The ancient seas of Organillo are warm and mysterious. This is where babies are made. Stephen Mottram conjures up a beautiful, sexy world to tell this oldest of all stories. The astonishing music, by the Argentine composer Sebastian Castagna, contains treatments of multiple recordings of a miniature street organ - an ‘Organillo’ - made by Stephen himself. ??This completely reworked version of the show, with new staging, puppets and music, was premiered in Poland in May 2004. ??Tickets for this event are £9??For ages : Adults Dates & Times:24/10/2005 20:30
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Grunal the Coin Maker - Drop In Family Event. Meet a medieval coin maker. Learn about his work, the tools he uses to mint his coins and strike your own coin. 10.30am - 4.30pm. Free with appropriate admission ticket.
Adventure Days - For Children and Families. Sessions 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm. Air Rifles, Assault Course, Climbing, Big Zipper, Archery, High Ropes and much more. (set activities each day) Booking Essential - £14.00 per half day
Puppet Rakugo - Rakugo is a 400 year old traditional Japanese art form that can be best described as Japanese sit-down comedy of comic story telling. Just as there is stand-up comedy in western countries, there is sit-down comedy in Japan. ??The first part of the show combines Ventriloquism with the traditional Japanese art form of Rakugo. Featuring Japanese puppet Ken, Showko twists the ancient east and modern west into a unique comic show.??The last part of the show plays tribute to the story telling of Hans Christian Anderson with a Japanese inspired version of ‘The Emperors New Clothes’. For ages : 5-9 Dates & Times:25/10/2005 12:00
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Banda Inaudita - Banda Inaudita is a Spanish band that creates music for visual work; hence their music has been called Visual Music. The members of the band have worked closely with the Puppet world, which has given them new forms of expression. They compose and interpret their own music, finding inspiration in many genres like flamenco, jazz, folk, chamber music, urban sounds, Latin, popular Spanish Mediterranean music, which they mix with their own special style creating an almost visual experience. Tickets £9 adults??For ages : 7+ 25/10/2005 21:00
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Nicola Benedetti - Nicola Benedetti was born in Scotland in 1987 and began violin lessons at the age of 5. In May 2004, she won the prestigious title of BBC Young Musician of the Year. Tickets: £25 - £21 - £17 - £13 - £9
Jack & The Beanstalk - The story unfolds in a child's room where a collection of toys become a very exciting range of theatrical devices: dolls, automata, music boxes, paper cutting, a cow that squirts real milk into a tiny bucket ... This production shows a deep insight into how children play with treasured objects and is complimented by live clarinet music. ??For ages : 3 to 8 Dates & Times: 26/10/2005 11:00 & 27/10/2005 11:00 &28/10/2005 11:00
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Origami Making - A chance to sit with paper, to fold, to cut, to create. As part of the Norwich International Celebration of Puppet Theatre Gemma Khawaja will enthuse you into the art of Origami... and what you make you will be able to take home with you!For ages : 7+ (family groups welcome) 26/10/2005 13:00
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Harlequin - Harlequin is very funny and moving as love triumphs over avarice. Using glove puppets Harlequin reworks the story of the miser Pantalone trying to marry off his beautiful daughter Colombine (who loves the poor Harlequin) to the ugly rich Punchinello. Performed by Mark Whitaker and Luis Boy?Live accordion music: Nick Carpenter?? For ages : 8+ Dates & Times: 26/10/2005 19:30
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
When The Lights Went Out - The story of Divali - This captivating 50 minute show brings all the spectacle and wonder of the Hindu Festival of Lights to children and family audiences.
Westacre River Studios River Road Westacre King's Lynn PE32 1UD
Halloween - Three days of thrills and spills to celebrate this magical time of year. Help to light up the forest with fun and laughter. Child price £3.50. Please call to book.
Circus Performance Characters - Norwich Puppet Theatre and Samuel Dutton presents Circus performance character workshop. A chance to play, to clown, to learn some acting skills to perform. For ages : 5+ Dates & Times: 27/10/2005 12:30
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
The Smallest Circus in the World - The smallest circus of the world is a performance which makes people of all ages laugh. All the puppetry tricks presented in the performance confirm artistic quality that is mastered over the years. The show is a recreation of a traditional circus with original puppets, some of them as 160 years old. For ages : All ages (NB minimum age for theatre is 3 years) Dates & Times: 27/10/2005 14:30 and 19:30
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Murder Mystery Evening- Horror at Halloween - An evening of Murder, Mystery & Intrigue. Littered with clues, sparkling with laughs and dripping with innuendo... All will be revealed and resolved while you enjoy an exciting 3 course dinner. Plots are limited so reserve yours now...... £27.50 per plot
The Maids Head Hotel Tombland Norwich Norfolk NR3 1LB
Autumn bird migration - This workshop will introduce you to the basics of bird migration, whilst at the same time take you to two of the best places in Norfolk to view birds as they migrate. Booking Essential Cost - £20.00 (includes cooked breakfast, refreshments and worksheets)
Guided Cycle Tours - Join Chris our guide for guided cycle tours along quiet roads and through pretty Broadland villages. The ideal opportunity to spot birds and wildlife and spectacular Autumn landscapes. £75.00 per person in self catering accommodation or £15.00 per person + pitch prices for camping/touring customers. Meet in our on site bar 'Muskett Arms' on Friday evening for an introductory talk, out all day on Saturday, morning ride on Sunday and back in time for lunch.
Clippesby Hall, Hall Lane, Clippesby, Norfolk NR29 3AY
Cabaret Night-Puppet Theatre - Prashant Rao was introduced into the art of handshadow theatre at a young age. Just like his father, Prashant Rao accompanies his performance – where shadows are created solely by his two hands and projected onto a screen – with songs by Tagore. ?John Simon of the New York Magazine described Rao’s performance as: "When Rao does shadow theatre with his hands, Picasso, Pollini, and Disney are equally present." Tickets for this event £9 For ages : Adult 28/10/2005 20:30
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Haunts At Nightfall - Discover the dark past of Weston Woods in our Halloween adventure... Haunts run every 20 minutes from 6.40-8.20pm Saturday and 6-8.20pm Sunday and Monday. £3.50 admission per body per haunt... Haunts are limited so please call to book, pre booking essential - Venture in if you dare!
Halloween & Fireworks Night at Fritton Lake - Visitors are encouraged to don fancy dress for the event which will include entertainment from Poz the magician, a disco, fancy dress competition, lakeside ghost walks, undet fives story time, fun fair rides and spooky food. Starts at 4pm and the fireworks display will commence at approximately 8.15pm. Advance tickets are priced at £4 for adults and £3 for children. Tickets on the night will be priced at £5 for adults and £4 for children.
Fritton Lake, Fritton, Great Yarmouth,
Fritton lake is located on the A143 Beccles to Great Yarmouth road.
Rod Puppet Workshop - The rod puppet is operated from below by a central rod operating the head and body movement, with two separate rods operating the arms. After building the basic structure of the puppet you will have lots of time decorating the costume and developing the character. ?Session lasts 1½ hours??For ages : 5+ Dates & Times:29/10/2005 10:30
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
The Emperor's New Clothes - Illusions of grandeur are burst like bubbles in this imaginatively staged version of The Emperor's New Clothes. An innocent vision of vanity is interpreted with a washing machine and a clothes line, bubbles and music, illusion and puppetry. The show is witty and whimsical, with a simplicity of design, intelligence and gentle humour.??Presented by Martin Bridle, one of England’s finest puppeteers.??Puppet Theatre??For ages : 3-9 Dates & Times: 29/10/2005 13:30
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Nevsky Prospekt - Director Ruslan Kudashov keeps reflecting over the philosophical prose of Russian classics, translating text into visual images. Along with him the whole theatre poetically ponders over the theme “the artist and the city”, underlining the problems of creative freedom verses market demand. Using different scales, dimensions and puppet techniques receive a special meaning. Tickets for this event are £9??For ages : Adults Dates & Times: 29/10/2005 19:30 in Russian with English subtitles
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Halloween Horror Hunt - Find the pumpkins and answer a night time nature quiz to get a goulish goody bag. Suitable for 3-12 years. Admission charge. 14.00-19.00
Fairhaven Hallowe'en Spooky Trail - Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, South Walsham’s sixth annual Hallowe’en Spooky Trail takes place on Monday, October 31 from 6pm to 8pm. The trail will feature fireworks, magic and ‘strange happenings’. Admission is adults £4, senior citizens £3.50 and children age three and over £1.50. Visitors can go round the trail as many times as they dare and should bring their own torch.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, South Walsham, nine miles East of Norwich, signposted off A47 at B1140 junction
Nelsons Norfolk Themed Break - A four night themed break, which includes breakfast and dinner/evening meal, with great entertainment from chas McCdevitt, the Julie Cooper Band, the Rusiian Red Army & Boomerang. Activities include line dancing, bingo, tea dances, crafts with trips to Nelsons birthplace and Heacham's Norfolk Lavender.
The Magic of Christmas at Blickling - The Christmas Show features: timed ticket for entrance to the house, see the Jacobean Hall with its huge Christmas tree, community carol singing, gifts and Christmas decorations for sale.
Pre-booked tickets: £8.00 adults, £4.00 children. On the night (if available) £9.00 adults, £5.00 children. 5pm - 9pm
Blickling Hall Blickling Nr Aylsham
Call: 0870 0104900
Making Norfolk Village Church Music - This workshop is a unique opportunity to discover and enjoy the exciting music that the ordinary people of Norfolk made for use in their churches in Georgian times. In the evening you will have the opportunity to join the Norfolk Gallery Quire to perform in their concert of traditional Norfolk music in St James' Church, Castle Acre. No experience necessary for singers; musicians must be able to read music! 2pm - 5pm. Fee £10
Christmas in Old Norfolk - A Concert of Traditional Norfolk Music with The Norfolk Gallery Quire & The Fall of Eve English Folk Band, including carols, songs, dances and stories. Starts 7.30pm. (Retiring Collection)
Scrooge - Theater Taptoe presents Scrooge - A Christmas Carol With the help of the ghost of his former business partner - Marley - and the spirits of the past, present and future Mr Scrooge goes through a roller coaster of emotional experiences before a happy ending! The play is set in Scrooge & Marleys money lenders, and using body, shadow and rod puppets the story unfolds of Ebeneezer Scrooge’s discovery of the source of his sad and miserable life - he may be rich but money does not buy happiness. For ages : 6+
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Two Stick Puppets Workshop - In this session you will make two stick puppets to take home with you. The characters could be pairs - like Hansel and Gretel; or two similar figures - like soldiers; the design is up to you. Session lasts 1½ hours with a short interval. All materials are provided - just bring your creativity! For ages : 5+ Tickets £6
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James, Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
The Earliest Briton? - Drop In Gallery Talk. Flint specialist, Peter Robins reveals how an ancient stone hand axe found in Norfolk has changed experts view of history. Tuesday 10 January 2006 at 12.30pm. Free with appropriate admission ticket.
'The Mafia Wedding' - The Alderman Peel High School Association are holding a Murder Mystery Evening - 'The Mafia Wedding - (6.45pm for 7.15pm start). Dress for the occasion and bring your own 'wedding breakfast' (plates/cutlery provided). Prizes for the best dressed male and female. Raffle and tea/coffee available. Tickets only available in advance: £15 per table (max 6 people) or £3.00 per adult, £2.00 per child (under 16)
Alderman Peel High School Market Lane Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk, NR23 1RB
Little Red ... you know who! - The wolf waits on the edge of the woods for the famous little girl with the red cloak…...Taking a well-known story (you know which!), this spell-binding play for young children follows a magical path through the woods. Freehand Theatre creates a memorable journey with its delightful use of puppetry, colour and music. Listen to the song of the red box, watch a forest grow before your very eyes and find out how an endearing bear gets in on the action! For everyone aged 3 and over
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James, Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
An Introduction to Census Returns - Workshop on how to use census returns to trace your family tree. Booking: not required. Cost: Free of charge Time: 1-1.45
The Green Room The Archive Centre Martineau Lane Norwich NR1 2DQ
Ornithological Sketchbook Skills - Drawing birds in the field by visiting a Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserve. Learning watercolour techniques to complete a painting which will include both the species studied and the environment in which it was located. A pleasant lunch is included too. All courses are one day events and are held on Wednesdays in May, June and July. Brochures available on request.
Cley and Salthouse
Contact:
Marshlands Arts
Call: 01263 741407 Email
Us
Family Fun Day - A fun day for children of all ages with traditional games, Punch and Judy shows throughout the day, bouncy castle, treasure trail, arts and crafts, a fun quiz, face painting and much more! 10.30a.m. - 4.00p.m. £4.00 child, £2.00 accompanying adult, £12 family ticket
Waxham Great Barn Waxham Road Sea Palling on the B1159 noth east norfolk coast road
Contact:
The Tea Lounge
Call: 01692 598824 Email
Us
Exchanging Views- Contemporary Arts Touring Exhibition - One day exhibition- Free admission. 10am-4.30pm Exchanging Views is an innovative collaberation between Creative Arts East, the Isle of Wight Council Arts Unit and Beaford Arts. The project has resulted in exciting new work inspired by the personal responses of the nine bursary artists to different landscapes, depicted in a range of media including charcoal, film, photography, 3D, textile, mixed media and pastel.
King George Hall, Broad Street, Harleston, IP20 9AZ (10th June)
Deepdale Food and Drink Festival - 'A festival of all things food and drink'. A chance to enjoy the produce of Norfolk, along with tastes from around the world In association with Produced in Norfolk and Tastes of Anglia.
Main Festival from 11am to 6 pm. Programme of entertainment to be announced and will appear on our website. Other venues offering special menus etc. for the week leading up to and after the festival. (Programme to be announced) FREE ENTRY to main festival. Car parking £1 per car, in aid of charity (to be announced)
Sheep Dog Trials - The East Anglian Sheepdog Society is holding its National Qualifying Sheepdog Trials in the south park at Holkham and spectators are welcome. Each day will run as a separate trial, with the country's top handlers competing. Both days will commence at 8.30am. Parking for spectators will be in the park to the north of Holkham Hall.
World Cup 2006 Party - England v Paraguay - Support England in one of the best atmospheres in this fine city. Scores will be decked out with bunting, kitted out with a big screen and loads of TVs and we’ll be offering food, booze, face painting for kids old and young and stadium tours before kick-off (£2 per adult, £1 per under-16). Ere we go! Admission is FREE. Doors open 12pm, KO 2pm
Scores Bar Norwich City Football Club Carrow Road Norwich
Laurette Pope, harp and Lowri Porter, violin - concert - Laurette Pope, harp and Lowri Porter, violin will perform a programme of popular classical music, in the 11th century All Saints Church, Welborne at 7.30pm on Saturday, June 10. Laurette is currently principal harpist for the European Union Youth Orchestra and Lowri is principal first violin for Welsh National Opera. The concert is part of June’s sixth annual Welborne Arts Festival, the biggest village-based contemporary arts festival in Norfolk.
Tickets in advance cost £7, concessions £6. On the night tickets will cost £8, concessions £7. Call 01362 850268 to buy tickets or print off the booking form at www.welborne.org.uk.
Sicilian Rod Puppet Workshop - This is a table top puppet operated from above with a single rod through the head and body. A string attached to the rod operates one of the arms. For ages : 5+ Dates & Times: Saturday 10/06/2006 10:30
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1TN
Wymondham Music Festival Free Event - Hammond organ Market Place 10 - 12 am Saturday 10 June Alan Osborn with Scott Taylor (drums) play popular, jazz and fairground music with that characteristic Hammond organ sound.
Wymondham Music Festival/High School African Dance Workshop - African Dance workshop Studio Theatre High School 14.00 - 16.00 Saturday 10 June
Find your natural rhythms in this workshop with Zimbabwean performer Anna Mudeka. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to dance barefoot. All ages welcome but children under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Please use the Norwich Road entrance Admission £3 on the door but please book in advance.
Harleston Players present Friar bacon and Friar Bungay - This is a Local Heritage Initiative grant-funded community theatre project, produced by Harleston Players. Performances are free. No tickets required. Just turn up! All performances are outdoors. Please bring warm clothing (maybe blankets?) and cushions or seating The story unfolds in the 13th Century, as the Fair Maid of Fressingfield is betrothed against her wishes - but she loves another. She seeks the help of Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay and so the plot develops with magic and intrigue, fantastic costumes and some very special effects. Performances 1.30pm and 7.30pm. Food at The Swan Hotel and barbecue. Seating at this venue only for over 100.
Great Yarmouth Sand Sculpture Festival - Sixty artisits from all over the world have created one of the world's largest sand sculpture festivals on Great Yarmouth seafront featuring Greek mythological legends. Open daily until September 10. 11am to 6pm
Medieval Event - Step back in time and enter a medieval world at Waxham Great Barn, where costumed participants will demonstate aspects of medieval life, entertain, and perform with plenty of opportunities to get involved. Suitable for all ages. Entry £5, £4 concessions, £1 children
Waxham Great Barn Waxham road Sea Palling on the B1159 noth east norfolk coast road
Contact:
The Tea Lounge
Call: 01603 619728 Email
Us
Old Writing- a Foreign Language - Due to popular demand we are repeating our workshops on how to read old writing. The sessions are helpful for those planning on tracing their family tree or doing any other historical research. The session will be led by an archivist from the Norfolk Record Office. Each of the seven sessions are different therefore they can be attended as a one-off or as a whole. Booking: not required. Cost: Free of charge Time: 1-1.45
The Green Room The Archive Centre Martineau Lane Norwich NR1 2DQ
EDUCATING RITA - A comedy by Willy Russell A much loved classic comedy updated by Russell in 2002 Frank is a tutor of English in his fifties whose disillusioned outlook on life drives him to seek refuge in bottles of whiskey he hides on his bookshelves. Rita is a forthright, twenty-six-year-old hairdresser who is hungry to “know everything”. With Frank as her tutor Rita embarks on an Open University course and her education process begins. The effects are both amusing and serious as her fresh, intuitive approach becomes clouded and stifled as she grapples with the problem of a formal education geared to the passing of exams. Remember the 1983 award winning film starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters? Come and enjoy this updated version of this popular play.
To Have and to hold - Souvenir Exhibition - Souvenirs mark important moments in our lives, providing permanent reminders of special times and places. This fascinating exhibition features a diverse variety of unusual keepsakes and explores what they mean to different people. On display are trophies and treasures collected by soldiers and sailors, pilgrims and tourists. Objects on display include, an exquisite figurine brought home by the author Rider Haggard. A collection of beetles is a quirky souvenir of a honeymoon trip to the site of the Battle of Waterloo. A rare and beautiful sixteenth century enamel plaque provide a momento from a Grand Tour in Italy, and mourning jewellrey made from the hair of the dead is a personal reminder of teh passage of time.
Time & Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life. Blackfriars Road Great Yarmouth.
DAMES AT SEA - A musical comedy. Book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller. Music by Jim Wise Presented by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd One of the hottest, toe-tappingest musicals ever ... more fun than you can imagine! A long-run-off-Broadway musical based on the campy nostalgia of the Hollywood musicals of the ‘30s. The scene is Big Time New York. Enter a sweet girl from a far away hometown, who has come to make it big on Broadway. Who should she chance to meet but the hometown boy, now a sailor, who has ambitions of becoming a songwriter. When the boat of true love is rocked, in true Hollywood fashion the song-writer sailor saves the show with a smash tune. Sponsored by Watsons Residential
Barn Dance - Fun family barn dance in the longest barn in Norfolk, with folk band Shindig and caller. Starts 7.00pm. Norfolk cider and beer on sale as well as other refreshments. Suitable for all ages. Fun time guaranteed, no experience required. Adults £5.50, children £3.50
Waxham Great Barn on the B1159 north east Norfolk coast road, near Sea Palling
Contact:
The Tea Lounge
Call: 01692 598824 Email
Us
Heritage Open Days - Heritage Open Days is here again. Once again hundreds of Norwich people are helping to open some remarkable building sites and events for free all over the county.
Various locations around Norwich, Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival - An action packed programme of Shanty songs, bands, entertainers, tall ships, traditional seafood, craft stalls and demonstrations, not forgetting Horatio Herring and much, much more are the fantastic ingredients for Great Yarmouths 7th annual Maritime Festival. This is a spectacular weekend for the family, to celebrate Great Yarmouth's rich maritime heritage. This years maritime festival takes place on Saturday 9th September 10am - 6pm and Sunday 10th September 10am - 4.30pm on Great Yarmouth's South Quay. Admission free.
Flint Knapping - Demonstrations on the hour from 11am - 5pm. Take time out to watch a flint knapping demonstration as you explore this fascinating Neolithic flint mine and admire its extraordinary landscape. £2.70/£2.00/£1.40/£6.80 EH members free Demonstrations on the hours from 11am - 5pm
Exhibition of Paintings - Major exhibition of Oil and Watercolourpaintings by well-known East Anglian artist Kevin B Thompson at Great Yarmouth Library Exhibition Galleries (off South Quay) from September 23rd to october 6th 2006. (Closed Sundays) Admission Free
Great yarmouth Library, Toll House Street
Contact:
Vanessa Thompson
Call: 01502 582773 Email
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Francis Bacon: Paintings from the 1950s at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts - A major exhibition, offering a rare and exciting insight into the career of the artist Francis Bacon, opens at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts on Tuesday 26 September and runs until Sunday 10 December.
The exhibition is open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday), 10am to 5pm and is also open until 8pm on Wednesdays. Admission is £4.00. Concessions: adult concessions £3.00, children and those in full-time education £2.00.
University of East Anglia, Earlham Road, Norwich, NR4 7TJ
The Nature of Drawing led by Katarzyna Coleman - Another chance to discover the delights of drawing, or indulge an established passion, with Katarzyna Coleman. The course woll feature a miz of approaches using a variety of drawing media and techniques. It will be held at the St Lawrence Centre, an ancient Norfolk church in the heart of the Broads, which has devloped into a centre for the arts.
The Norfolk Essential Beauty & Body Show - The ultimate body makeover show for women of all ages. It offers the chance for you and your friends to try out the latest health & beauty products (and treatments) from a host of top names, discover the secrets to a healthy lifestyle, get advice on cosmetic surgery from the specialists, even lay back and relax in the Pamper Zone. Come along and visit the only shows in the East Anglian region dedicated to making you look good and feel great. Book tickets online now and save ££'s.
Royal Norfolk Showground, New Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk
Hoof it for Horses Sponsored Walk - Hoof it for Horses is the equine welfare charity's annual fundraising day, last year they managed to raise nearly £40,000! Can you help to raise even more money towards the ILPH's vital work this year?
Visit www.ilph.org/hoofit now to request your Hoof it fundraising pack. All walkers will receive an exclusive Hoof it for Horses T-Shirt
This year's event at Hall Farm in Norfolk will be jam packed with things to do and see. The two mile walk will include a special 'What can you spot?' trail to help keep younger walkers occupied, and will be accompanied by an ILPH pony or two. The six and ten mile routes will run through some idyllic Norfolk countryside to keep older supporters equally enthralled. Dogs welcome too!
AUSTRALIA DAY - Help us celebarate a Bonzer Aussie Day on 1st October. Lots of fun with Prize Turtle Treasure Hunt (3 - 14yrs). Fun and games with Billabong Bruce and Dame Edna. Special Aussie Animal Encounters, Face Painting, Prize Puzzles, Colouring, Crafts and more... Prices: Adults £7.25 Child £5.50 OAP £6.50 Discounts for Groups (12 or more) and the disabled
Norfolk Wildlife Centre Fakenham Road Gt Witchingham Norfolk NR9 5QS
Family Business Executive Club - A morning meeting of the Family Business Executive Club, new members welcome. Starting with Breakfast at 8.30 followed by an opportunity to listen to and meet with experts on Tax, Legal Issues and Finance. Discussions on succession planning and related issues, the role of non-family members within a family business and much more.
The event is free to attend for all those running, or involved in managing, a family-owned business.
Swaffham, a Modern Interpretation - The Swaffham Museum Education Dept are organising a digital photogrpahy exhibition showing examples of work from various local amateur photographers. The theme will be "Swaffham, a Modern interpretation". There will be 12 winners chosen from the list of entries to go into a calendar for 2007. It will also follow the succesful digital photography training organised for local people by the museum. The event is being funded by the Iceni partnership.
Craig Fleming's Testimonial Dinner - Black Tie and Sparkle Party - Following a champagne reception, you’ll have the chance to win a £1,500 diamond – and bid for half a dozen ‘money can’t buy’ items in our auction. Also, be charmed by our magician (not Craig) and put your questions to him (Craig, not the magician) - might we suggest: ‘This is your 400th season at Carrow Road, but you still don’t look any older. What’s your secret?’ or ‘Can you think of a good song that rhymes with Fleming then?’ And the icing on the Delia cake is that the hilarious Nimmo Twins will be on hand to provide their own view of football and footballers. Afterwards impress all and sundry with your skill on the dancefloor to the sounds of soul and funk band Scratch the Cat.
7 for 8pm-1.30am, dress code - black tie and sparkles! £55 per person
Top of the Terrace Norwich City Football Club Carrow Road Norwich
Can't Pay? Won't Pay! by Dario Fo - Revolting housewives, harassed husbands and supicious cops collide in this fast-moving, comedy-with-an-edge from Italy's master of political satire. A madcap caper of phantom pregnancies, disguised policemen and disapproving husbands.
Fantastic Mr Fox - Mr Fox has three nasty enemies - Boggis, Bunce & Bean. These greedy farmers hate Mr Fox so much that they will stop at nothing to get rid of him. Discover the thrill of the chase and join Mr Fox and his family as they battle to save themselves and the rest of the countryside from disaster.
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Church Whitefriars Norwich Norfolk NR3 1TN
The Wedding Show - The 3rd wedding show at The Forum (formerly Barclays Bank, Bank Plain, Norwich) is a must visit event for any bride or groom to be. All facilities and venues under one roof at this famous location. All day fashion shows. Free Entrance. Open from 10 am to 5 pm.
The Forum formerly Barclays Bank, Bank Plain, Norwich
Contact:
Lindsay Pointer
Call: 01603 508123 Email
Us
SCRAPBOOKING AND CARDMAKING DAY - THERE WILL BE TWO CLASSES OF CARDMAKING AND ONE CLASS OF SCRAPBOOKING PLUS AN ALL DAY CROP FOR ALL SCRAPBOOKING LOVERS!! BOTH CARDMAKING CLASSES ARE DIFFERENT SO YOU CAN EITHER DO BOTH CLASSES OR DO THE SCRAPBOOKING CLASS IN THE MORNING AND A CARDMAKING IN THE AFTERNOON!! CLASSES TIMES ARE CARDS - 10.00 -1200 AND 1.00 - 3.00PM AND SCRAPBOOKING CLASS - 10.30 - 12.30PM AND THE CROP IS 10.00 - 3.00PM CLASSES MUST BE PRE-BOOKED
THE OLD SCHOOL THE GREEN ORMESBY ST MARGARET GREAT YARMOUTH NORFOLK NR29 3JT
Workshops - Come along and make a puppet to take home with you. Each ninety-minute session offers the chance to make a different style of puppet. The workshops are designed for children aged 5 and over and all materials are provided. November 18th is an all day workshop for adults. Places are strictly limited so book early. See the Diary for dates and times.
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Church Whitefriars Norwich Norfolk NR3 1TN
Giant Second Hand Book Sale - 1000's of good quality used books including fiction, non-fiction and childrens books. Paperbacks and small Hardbacks - 50p. Hardbacks and large Paperbacks - £1. Childrens - 5 for £1. If you love books, you will want to be there! 10am - 3pm There will also be a selection of new costume jewellery, ideal for Christmas!
CARDMAKING AND SCRAPBOOKING DAY - THERE WILL BE A CARDMAKING A SCRAPBOOKING DAY, ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 7TH. THERE WILL BE TWO CLASSES OF CARDMAKING AND THE TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS; 10.00 - 12.00 AND THEN 1.00 - 3.00PM. THE PRICE IS £8.00 PER PERSON AND INCLUDES ALL YOUR MATERIALS, USE OF CLASS EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS. THE SCRAPBOOKING THIS MONTH WILL HAVE A KIT PROVIDED AND FULL INSTRUCTIONS AND THAT WILL BE HELD FROM 10.30 - 12.30PM THE KITS ARE £5.00 A CROP WILL BE HELD FROM 10.30 -3.00PM THIS IS £3.00 FOR ALL DAY. THERE IS A SIZZIX MACHINE WITH LOTS OF DIES TO USE, INKS, STAMPS, PUNCHES TO HELP FINISH YOUR LAYOUTS. SO FEEL FREE TO COME ALONG AND SCRAP ANYTIME BETWEEN THEM HOURS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART IN THE KIT CLASS THEN THAT MUST BE BOOKED. AS WELL AS THE CARDMAKING WHICH ALSO NEEDS TO BE BOOKED. THERE WILL BE A LARGE SELECTION OF SCRAPBOOKING AND CARDMAKING MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO BUY FROM THE ON SITE SHOP SO IF YOU JUST FEEL LIKE A DRIVE OUT AND TOP UP YOUR CRAFT STASH THEN FEEL FREE TO COME ALONG.
THE OLD SCHOOL THE GREEN, ORMESBY ST MARGARET NEAR GREAT YARMOUTH NORFOLK
Sandringham Charity Ride - By kind permission of Her Majesty the Queen, ride across the Sandringham Royal Estate in aid of Redwings Horse Sanctuary. Three routes are available and entry is £12 per rider. Rides begin between 10am and 1pm.
Upper St Giles Street Fair - Street Fair from 12 noon to 4.30pm. Free entry. Stalls, street entertainment, complementary therapies and more. Organised by the Norfolk Mental Health Alliance.
Upper St Giles Street, Norwich
Contact:
Sylvia Howard
Call: 0777 648 7749
John Tavener's Kaleidoscopes - John Tavener’s music has an iconic quality that appeals across boundaries of musical knowledge and spiritual belief. His theatrical oboe concerto, written for Britten Sinfonia and Nicholas Daniel, is a musical mosaic, featuring four string quartets and percussion. Tavener’s two greatest musical heroes open the programme: Tchaikovsky said that his deeply romantic homage to Mozart was composed ‘straight from the heart’.
Friday 10th November, 19:30
St Andrew's Hall, Norwich
Contact:
Norwich Theatre Royal Box Office
Call: 01603 630000
Bidwells Norwich Food Festival - Includes Great Norfolk Sunday Roast, cookery demonstrations, The Moveable Feast, Farmers Markets, celebrity chef masterclasses, food & wine tastings, gala dinner, special festival menus at many restaurants and gourmet weekends.
Murder on the Sheringham Express Break - Stay 2 nights at The Dales Country House Hotel, have dinner in our award winning Upchers Restaurant on the Friday evening. Saturday evening you will be taken to the North Norfolk Railway in Sheringham, where dinner will be served while you are trying to guess who murder who! There are 2 dates to choose from, 1st weekend is a 1920's themed evening, 2nd is Victorian Ghosts- but dressing up is optional! We also have accommodation at our sister Hotel the Sea Marge Hotel in Overstrand (same package details). Cost of 2 night break starts at £215.00 per person
The Dales Country House Hotel or Sea Marge Hotel North Norfolk
Christmas Craft Fair - Offering a wide range of Quality Handmade Products for that special occasion. From handmade glass products to children's jewellery and handpainted cards to Homemade cakes with a choice of refreshments for sale. Looking for quality and choice, you will find it here.
Mundesley Coronation Hall, Cromer Road, Mundesley from 10am to 4 pm.
I Do Shoe - Performance artist, Silvia Ziranek, investigates the joys of finer footwear, using her trademark colour and language, in a performance specially created for the exhibition.
Craft Fair and Sale - Some Craft Fair and Sales have been organised to raise money for The British Heart Foundation in hotels around Norwich. From April and every month after. They will be open at 8am for the stallholders to set up and then open to the public 10am till 4pm, and selling things such as painted glass, cards, jewelery and much more.
Quality Hotel, Bowthorpe, Norwich
Contact:
Marjorie Medford
Call: 01603 501942 Email
Us
Fabulous Shoes - Drop-In Gallery Talk - 12.30pm
Ruth Battersby Tooke, Curator of Costume and Textiles, reflects on the diversity and creativity of shoe designers and contemporary craftspeople.
Norwich International Animation Festival - Norwich International Animation Festival presents a programme of seminars, debates, retrospectives and special film programmes, alongside the very best new animation from around the world. For programme details, visit the website.
Horse Racing - The penultimate fixture of our 2006 flat racing season with 7 races starting at 2.10pm, gates open from midday. Advanced booking recommended. Enhance your day at the races with the Classic Raceday or Fancy A Flutter packages - phone or see website for details.
Great Yarmouth Racecourse Jellicoe Road Great Yarmouth NR30 4AU
A-Z of Roses - An evening lecture by one of our knowledgeable Rosarians - Simon White. All you need to know about roses in a light-hearted canter through the alphabet! 7.00pm. £5.00 per person (includes free glass of wine)
Peter Beales Classic Roses London Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1AY NR17 1AY
A Celebration of Norfolk Dinner - If Kent’s the garden of England, then Norfolk is the allotment (and allotments are all the rage!). We produce a huge amount and variety of exquisite produce in our fabulous county and it’s time we shouted about it. So, come and help us celebrate being brilliant with our fabulous five-course menu, inspired by Delia and head chef Chris Pope to mark the Norwich Food Festival. Includes a drink on arrival and coffee and chocolates afterwards. For menu details please see the website. £35 per person, 7.30 for 8.15pm-11pm
Top of the Terrace Norwich City Football Club Carrow Road Norwich
Cult TV - Come and celebrate the great TV shows from the 60's 70's and 80's. We have all sorts of things going on including talks by special guests, quizzes, rare screenings of telly from yesteryear and much more besides, all wrapped up in an enjoyable weekend break at one of the best holiday villages around. Cost is £99 per adult (£89 if you book before 28th Feb 2006). Check our website for full details.
Pruning and Planting Roses - Pruning and Planting Roses An informal day of instruction to help you achieve the most from your roses. Learn the theory of pruning and planting roses of all types under the direction of knowledgeable Rosarians. Put the theory into practise here in our gardens at Attleborough and then at home with your own roses!
Peter Beales Roses London Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1AY
Spook Survival Challenge - Use your wits to defend yourself against the ghosts and gremlins this half term! If you were in danger, would you run or defend yourself? Find out how the animal kingdom finds a way to survive in this scary world!
PAMPERING FAIR - TREAT YOUR MIND BODY & SPIRIT AT OUR PAMPERING FAIR 21st October 2006, 10am - 2pm Many different therapies & treatments available, from Reiki to manicures. There's something for everyone! ALL PROCEEDS TO THE FRIENDS OF NORTH WALSHAM INFANT SCHOOL & NORTH WALSHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL
NORTH WALSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE NEW ROAD NORTH WALSHAM
Concert - Concert presented by The English Singers of London, Conductor Tim Horton in aid of the restoration of the historic organ of St. Mary's Church. A tapestry of French and English choral music, concluding with a performance of Faure's sublime 'Requiem'. Tickets: Mrs S Tunnard 01485 51800 and The White House Bookshop, Market Place, Burnham Market PE31 8HD
St. Mary's Church, Chequers Street, DOCKING PE31 8LH, Norfolk at 7.00p.m.
Contact:
Andrew Martin
Call: 020 8290 5172 Email
Us
Giant Second Hand Book Sale - 1000's of good quality used books including fiction, non-fiction and childrens books. Paperbacks and small Hardbacks - 50p. Hardbacks and large Paperbacks - £1. Childrens - 5 for £1. If you love books, you will want to be there! Also, selection of new fashion jewellery by Sparkles Jewellery. 10am - 3pm
Hoveton Village Hall Stalham Road Hoveton (near Wroxham)
Go Wild - Have a fun, free day at East Wretham Heath. Take a walk or, listen to a story in the most magical of settings. Get into the art and craft extravaganza. Experience the landscape, history and wildlife of this special area.
"Drop-in" between 11.00am and 4.00pm.
N. W. T. East Wretham Heath Wildlife Reserve On the A1075 about 5Km north-east of Thetford
Norwich Beer Festival - The 29th Norwich Beer Festival, organised by the Norwich & Norfolk Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), will be held at St. Andrew's and Blackfriars' Halls from October 23rd to October 28th, 2006. Over 200 cask-conditioned Real Ales from Britain's independent brewers will be on sale, along with draught and bottled beers from Continental Europe.
Grim(m)aces - Figurina Theatre bring to life four tales of the Brothers Grimm. Using simple household objects the stories of Snow White, The Hare & the Tortoise, Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood are retold in a unique and charming way.
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Church Whitefriars Norwich Norfolk NR3 1TN
Fantasy Maps - Half-term activity session for children. Explore the world of maps in the archives, before creating your own map– whether it is a treasure map, a map of a mysterious world, or a map showing what you think your area of Norfolk will be like in the future. Let your imagination run wild! Price: Free of charge Time: 2-4 pm These are drop-in sessions and children (and adults) can stay as long as they like, however, please book a place on 01603 222677 Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult
Norfolk Record Office: The Green Room The Archive Centre Martineau Lane Norwich NR1 2DQ
Autumn & Winter Landscapes - A 4 Day watercolour course with well known Norfolk Artist Linda H. Matthews. Whatever your medium or ability, an ideal opportunity to enjoy and improve your painting skills, in the beautiful Norfolk Broads. Linda will fuel your imagination with her demonstrations and inspire you to stretch your painting skills.
The Links Country Park Hotel West Runton, Cromer, NR27 9QH.
Print Making led by Annette Rolston - Explore mono-printing with professional printmaker, artist and teacher Annette Rolston, in the tranquil environment of a thatched workshop at Grove Farm. Gardens planned with the artist in mind, wild flower meadows and the nearby Broads offer endless inspiration. Annette provides a mobile press and hand cut stencils of animals and flowers or geometric shapes.
Halloween - Half term activity sessions for children. Try making your own Halloween decorations, including creepy spiders and ghostly cards, before finding out about ghosts and witches in the archives. Price: Free of charge Time: 2-4 pm These are drop-in sessions and children (and adults) can stay as long as they like, however, please book a place on 01603 222677 Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult
Norfolk Record Office: The Green Room The Archive Centre Martineau Lane Norwich NR1 2DQ
Horse Racing - Autumn Half Term - Our final fixture of 2006 (back on Easter Monday 9th April 2007) Racing starts at 2pm with gates open from midday. Advanced booking recommended. Make your day more memorable with our Classic Raceday or Fancy A Flutter packages. Phone for details or see our website.
Great Yarmouth Racecourse Jellicoe Road Great Yarmouth NR30 4AU
Crazy Shoe Shuffle - Create crazy shoes out of junk! Be inspired by local artist Diana Thorolds Dream Shoes and make one of your own using recycled materials. For ages 8+.
10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30 3.30pm
Cost: £4.50, Members (Museums Pass, Friends of the Norwich Museums, C&TA) £4.00. Advance booking essential, tel. 01603 493636.
Horsey Halloween Half Term - This October half term on the Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 4pm children are invited to a special Horsey Halloween at the International League for the Protection of Horses (ILPH). Activities include farm tour, biscuit decorating, make your own ghosts and witches and a ‘scary’ Halloween lunch. Only £4 per child.
Container Plants for Winter Colour - Brighten up the dark days of winter with colourful containers. A practical workshop with one of our gardening experts, Peter Chinnery. 10.30am - 1.00pm £20.00 per person (this includes frost-resistant ceramic container and selection of plants)
Peter Beales Classic Roses London Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1AY
Microcircus - Here it is! The world famous Microcircus Manualis - the circus of fantastic hands! Among the tiny artists you will see ice dancers, magicians, acrobats, jugglers, fakirs, trapeze artists, clowns and animal tamers! Let your hands come to this sensational circus to be clapped together!
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Church Whitefriars Norwich Norfolk NR3 1TN
Murder Mystery Evening- Horror at Halloween - Unique Dining Experience - Horror at Halloween. An evening of Murder, Mystery & Intrigue. Littered with clues, sparkling with laughs and dripping with innuendo... All will be revealed and resolved while you enjoy an exciting 3 course dinner. Plots are limited so reserve yours now...... £27.50 per plot
The Maids Head Hotel Tombland Norwich Norfolk NR3 1LB
Art Exhibition - Art Display, Christmas Craft Fair, Workshops and Evening Concert
All Saints Church Shipdham Dereham
Call: 01953 601965
Is That What You See? - Three short pieces inspired by the old men that watch the world, but see the past. The performance provides insightful glimpses into the surreal world of growing old; where the performers are part dancer, part puppeteer and part puppet. Tricking the eye and touching the heart, Is That What You See? will fascinate children, amuse adolescents and inspire adults.
Norwich Puppet Theatre St. James Whitefriars Norwich
Big BIG Cheese Party Night - Back to School Disco - Why come to this event? Because the 1980s were the best decade ever for music (no, really). Because we'll give you a FREE vodka screamer if you wear school uniform (doesn’t need to be your old one!). But mostly cos you wanna have a laugh with your mates and gossip about Carole from 3B…
Just £5 per person, 7.30pm-1am
The Norfolk Lounge Norwich City Football Club Carrow Road Norwich
The Hot Club Trio in Concert - Jazz violinist Mike Piggott presents an authentic musical portrait of the Maestro, Stephane Grapelli's colourful career from his early life with the Hot Club of France, with guitar legend Django Reinhardt through to his late successes and collaborations with artists like Yehudi Menuhin.
Westacre River Studios River Road Westacre King's Lynn
Ghost & Horror Walk - Celebrated historian Neil Storey will take you on walk of horrible proportions! Tales of ghosts and evil going-ons in North Walsham from 6-8pm
North Walsham
Contact:
NWAP
Call: 01692 407509
Is that What You See? - Three short pieces inspired by the old men who watch the world, but see the past. A performance of insightful glances into the surreal world of growing old. Tricking the eye and touching the heart, Is that what you see? will fascinate children, amuse adolescents and inspire adults. The play combines dance and puppetry.
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Church Whitefriars Norwich Norfolk NR3 1TN
Angel - An adults only performance, Angel depicts the classic fall from grace of a tramp who meets an angel in a graveyard and sets up home with him. Through the angel we enter an ambivalent world of dreams, curses and revelation. Angel blends contemporary dance, puppetry and confession into a tale of unholy love.
Norwich Puppet Theatre St James Church Whitefriars Norwich Norfolk NR3 1TN
Haunts At Nightfall - Venture In If You Dare! - Discover the dark past of Weston Woods in our Halloween Adventure.... We’re running these popular haunts on the evenings of 27th, 28th and 29th October - Be warned, this is not for the faint hearted....
Spanish & Tapas Evening - The first in a new series of themed evenings with a fixed price menu. Enjoy a glass of Sangria or Rioja whilst you make your choice from a mouth-watering selection of Spanish & Tapas cuisine. £29.95 per person. For menu details or to book a reservation please call the Sweet Briar Bistro direct on 01953 450134.
Sweet Briar Bistro Peter Beales Classic Roses London Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1AY
Hallowe'en Tales - Enter the Priory Barn to hear Hallowe'en tales from 'The Other Side of the Grave'. Not suitable for the under 12's. Pre-booking advisable 01760 755394
Toy & Collectors Fair - At Bressingham Steam and Gardens, you will never short of things to do and see! We have a fun packed schedule for our 2006 season, and you can be sure there will be something for every member of the family! Our Toy Train and Collectors’ Fair is a great opportunity to get that special Christmas present for a loved one! Browse through a variety of sales stands selling model railways, road and farm vehicles plus many other collectables. For more details on opening times, ticket prices and special events, please visit www.bressingham.co.uk or telephone 01379 686 900.
Thetford Road, Bressingham, Near Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2AB
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Bressingham Steam Museum & Bressingham Gardens
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Children's Halloween afternoon - Join in the spooky fun with Steve Sausage's scary disco and ghostly arts and crafts activities. 2.00p.m. - 4.30p.m
Entry £5 (£4 each if 2 or more from same family) advance booking desirable
Waxham Great Barn, on the B1159 noth east Norfolk coast road, near Sea Palling
Contact:
The Tea Lounge
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Once Below a Time - The life and work of Dylan Thomas - - devised and presented by Gabriel Woolf. Using entirely Dylan Thomas' own words, Gabriel Woolf, the internationally acclaimed actor and broadcaster, weaves the rich and irrestibible tapestry of the life and work of one of Britain's most fascinating 20th century figures.
Artist at Home - Visit the artist's studio and garden gallery to view his original traditional watercolours of Norfolk's landscape, flora & fauna plus reproductions and greeting cards.
Cherry Trees The Street Foxley NR20 4QP Just off the A1067 Fakenham/Norwich Road
Meet the Designer - Meet shoe designer, Marloes Ten Bhomer, learn about her extraordinary designs, then have a go at recreating a card model of one them.
10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30 3.30pm
Norwich Union & Bernard Matthews Galleries, Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Fairhaven Halloween Spooky Trail - Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden at South Walsham is staging its seventh annual Halloween Spooky Trail on Tuesday, October 31, from 6pm to 8pm. The trail will feature fireworks, magic and strange happenings.
Admission is adults 4.50, senior citizens 4 and children age three and over 2. Visitors can go round the trail as many times as they dare and should bring their own torch.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, South Walsham
Alan Bennett's Talking Heads - Irma Bullough is Miss Ruddock in A Lady of Letters and Lesley Mardle is Doris in A Cream Cracker under the Settee. In true Bennett style these plays are funny, sad, tender, pointed and poignant and an absolute theatrical treat.
Contact:
Norwich Theatre Royal Box Office
Call: 01603 630000
Fifty Christmas Trees in a Church - 50 Christmas Trees in a Church, Dickleburgh Church, Sunday, December 3 to Sunday, December 10. The show is open 10am to 7pm daily (closes 5pm on December 10).
Now in its third year, 50 Christmas Trees in a Church will feature up to 60 trees decorated by local organisations. The event has a competitive edge, as each organisation has the chance to win £1,000 prize money for being voted best Christmas Tree by visitors, with smaller cash prizes for second and third choice as well as a best children’s tree.
Admission to the extravaganza is adult £3.50, senior citizens and concessions £3, pre-booked groups £2.75, children free.
All money raised will be shared between Christian Aid and the parish churches of Dickleburgh, Pulham Market, Pulham St Mary, Rushall, Starston, Thelveton, Shimpling and Frenze.
Dickleburgh Church, Dickleburgh, north off Diss of the A140
Sheringham Craft Fair - from 10 to 4pm - Get into your Christmas shopping at this popular venue to get that special gift. Lots of choices at the highest quality that you wont find anywhere else.
