SaturdayNorth Norfolk Radio - What's On in the North Norfolk area
Community First Responders - volunteers wanted
The East of England Ambulance Service operates a volunteer organisation called the Community First Responders. These people volunteer to respond to emergency situations in and around the area where they live. The group is always looking for new volunteers and experience isn't essential as an intensive weekend training course will be given. If you'd like more details their day time number is 01284 731802. The out of hours number is 01603 481220. NOTE: These are administration numbers - NOT calls for medical treatment. In the case of an emergency, call 999 as usual.
Youth group helpers needed
Local youth groups in Briston and Melton Constable are looking for more helpers - especially the 1st Melton Constable Guides group who will have to close if a new leader isn’t found by July. If you want to know more about helping local youngsters, especially in Briston and Melton Constable then you're asked to call Helen on 01263 515015 or 07815792030 or e-mail her on helenwest3656@tiscali.co.uk
Sheringham Park Ramblers
Sheringham Park Rambling Group meets at Sheringham Park on the first Sunday of every month, at 2pm at the Visitor Centre. You're invited to join a volunteer-led ramble through the park. You must have suitable clothing and footwear and the ability to walk for at least 2 hours. Dogs need to be on leads. It's free but may be cancelled in bad weather – call to check on 01263 820550.
Making Norfolk Safer
Making Norfolk Safer is a joint project with Age Concern North Norfolk; the Fire Service; Social Services, and the Police to offer advice on anything from fire safety to home security. It is aimed at improving safety for older people in the area and Age Concern can carry out a Home Fire Safety visit and also fit free smoke detectors if required. If you would like more details phone 01263 822744.
Drug and alcohol support service.
The Junction in Cromer is a multi-agency drug and alcohol service offering support and advice to anyone over 18 in North Norfolk. Their telephone number is 01263 510900 (email: thejunction@matthewproject.org) There is also an out-of-hours helpline on 0800 764754.
You can also find out more details by clicking onto the website below
Website: www.matthewproject.org
National Gardens Scheme
The National Gardens Scheme in Norfolk is involved with the opening of several private and commercial gardens in the area to raise money for charity. For details of which gardens are open and when, check out local tourist information centres or log on to the web site below .
If you'd like information about opening your own garden for the scheme, you're asked to phone the county organiser on 01692 650247.
Website: www.ngs.org.uk
Families First - quiz
Many thanks to Sharon Holl in South Creake who has compiled a pop music quiz sheet to raise funds for North Norfolk Radio's Families First local charity. There are 100 clues. The first 50 answers are singers or groups and the second 50 are song titles. Sheets are £1 each and there is prize money of £10. For a copy of the quiz sheet phone Sharon on 01328 823364. Closing date is July 15th.
You can also pick up sheets at a variety of local outlets including:
Emcy Garden Centre
Fakenham Superbowl
The Post Office on the Green in Burnham Market
Sounds Music Shop, Dereham
Sue Country Cafe, Dereham
North Norfolk Triathlon Club
The North Norfolk Triathlon club - which gives professional coaching in the three disciplines of Swimming, Cycling and Running - meets at the Alderman Peel Sports Specialist college in Market Lane in Wells. On Wednesdays it's for adults from 6.45pm to 8.45pm. Cost is £3 per session. On Thursdays it's for seven to 16 year olds from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Cost is £2 per session. (Membership is £15 per year which covers insurance and all on costs)
For more details either just turn up at a training session: phone the centre on 01328 710476; or contact the Head Coach on 07737631205. (Or email jodiemccallum@britishtriathlon.org.)
Charity bookshop - Castle Acre
There's a charity bookshop set up by the Friends of Castle Acre Church to raise funds for essential repairs and maintenance of St James the Great Church.
It's in the former butcher’s shop at the east end of the main village High Street and is open on most Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and on other holidays in the summer, subject to volunteers being available.
For more details phone 01760 755343 or 01760 755334.
Indications of Spring
Sat 26th Apr 2008 - Sun 11th May 2008
Indications of Spring’, the Robert Marsham tri-centenary exhibition, is at St Margarets Church in Stratton Strawless. The display consists of colourful panels describing the life and achievements of this important Norfolk naturalist, and is open to the public daily throughout the year.
He is best known for his ‘Indications of Spring’, a meticulous recording of the dates of spring events which was continued by his family.
The Stratton Strawless bluebell woods are now full of the spring flowers that he noted and are open to the public on the weekends of April 26/27; May 3/,4/5; May 10/11.
For more information about the blue bell woods, the exhibition and associated events ring 01603 279235 or log onto the website below.
Website: www.robertmarsham.co.uk
Hickling Food Fayre
Hickling hosts a food fayre on the first Thursday in every month. It's held at the Methodist Chapel in Heath Road between 9am and Noon. There's also coffee/teas and refreshments.
Ashmanhaugh Light Railway
Sun 4th May 2008 - Sun 5th Oct 2008
The Ashmanhaugh Light Railway is a 7¼ inch gauge railway, within earshot of the Bure Valley Railway and within sight of the Bittern Line trains.
Open Sundays days are scheduled for May 4th....June 1st....July 6th...August 3rd....September 7th...and October 5th. The opening times are from 2pm to 5pm.
You can find the railway just past Wroxham off the Stalham Road at Beeston St Lawrence (signposted Ashmanhaugh). There will be signs on open days.
For more details about the railway log onto the web site below
Website: www.ashmanhaughlightrailway.co.uk
Stody Lodge Gardens - Open Days
The Gardens at Stody Lodge are open on each SUNDAY in May and the first Sunday in June. Plus they will also be open on Monday May 26th, Bank Holiday Monday. The gardens are open between 2pm and 5pm. Cost is £4.50. Children under 12, free. Parties at other times during May need to be by prior arrangement. For more details phone 01263 860572 or log onto the web site below
Website: www.stodyestate.co.uk
Roughton Monday car boot sales
The various charities in Roughton are having a regular car boot sale to raise funds for Roughton land trust; the New Village hall fund; Roughton Scouts; Women's Institute and St Marys School in Roughton. It's every MONDAY on Roughton recreation field next door to Hill House dog kennels on the A140. Gates open at 9.00 AM.
Pitches are from £6. Car park is free. For more details phone 01263 768821.
Broadland charity cup
Fri 9th May 2008
Dilham are playing Wroxham in the Broadland Charity Cup on Friday (May 9th). The match is at Dilham. Kick off is 6.30pm
The Shepherd at Baconsthorpe
Fri 9th May 2008
There's an evening of jokes and laughter with Keith Loads (The Shepherd) at Baconsthorpe Village Hall on Friday May 9th. It starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 per person which includes a buffet supper. There will also be a raffle. For details and tickets phone 01263 711320.
Bingo and more...
Fri 9th May 2008
FRIENDS OF THE BELFRY are holding a Family Bingo and Auction of Promises at the Belfry School, in Cromer Road, Overstrand. It's all happening from 6.30pm to 9pm on Friday May 9th to raise funds to buy outdoor seating, tables and gazebos to enable the children to enjoy 'Al Fresco' living during the summer months.
Tickets are £1.00 each adult and 50p per child inclusive of refreshments on arrival. Light snacks will also be available during the evening. Lot Lists will available from 26th April.
For details phone the school on 01263 579275.
Plant sale - West Runton
Sat 10th May 2008
West Runton scout group are holding a plant sale on Saturday May 10th at the Scout headquarters in Cromer Road in West Runton from 10a.m. - 1 p.m. There's plants, bric-a-brac and refreshments. All are welcome.
Table top sale - Holt
Sat 10th May 2008
There's a table top sale at Holt Community Centre on Saturday (May 10th) starting at 8.30am and continuing through until the afternoon. It includes a variety of charity stalls.
Families First - White Horse, Cromer
Sun 11th May 2008
The White Horse pub in West Street in Cromer is holding a special pub quiz night on Sunday May 11th at 8pm to raise money for North Norfolk Radio's local charity fundraiser "Familes First". "Grumpy's All Happening Quiz" is open for teams of four at a cost of £5 per team. There will also be free nibbles and prizes. For more details and to book a place, phone Annie at the pub on 01263 512275.
Open Clay Shoot - Cley
Sun 11th May 2008
The Blakeney and district Wildfowlers Association is holding a 40Bird/Pool open clay shoot on Sunday (May 11th) from 10.30am. Entry fee is £10 and it's all happening at the "Hangs" Cley, signed off the Holt-Cley road. Last entries are 2.30pm. There are cash prizes, barbecue and cartridges for sale. Proceeds are in aid of the Duck Pond.
Guided bluebell walk - Blickling
Sun 11th May 2008
There's a guided bluebell walk at Blickling Hall on Sunday 11 May at 10.30am.
Join Blickling’s Head Warden for a morning stroll around the estate and discover the swaths of bluebells hidden in the woods and take a peek inside the Mausoleum. It's £4, under 14’s free (sorry no dogs). Booking essential on 0844 800 4308.
May Extravaganza!
Sun 11th May 2008
There's a May Extravaganza at Alby Craft Centre on Sunday May 11th from 12-5. It's a day of demonstrations including falconry; beekeeping; boule; chainsaw carving; crafts and more. The day also includes morris dancing; real ale, and a pavement art competition.
There's free entry and car parking.
Business Link Free Workshops - May
Mon 12th May 2008 - Fri 30th May 2008
Business Link - a government funded organisation - is holding a series of free workshops in the area. They are for people thinking of starting their own business or becoming self-employed in some way. For more details of events and to book places click onto the Business Link logo here on our website.
Some of the workshops in May include "Business Planning" at the following places:
May 13th - Cromer
May 20th - Aylsham
And "Starting your Own Business":
May 12th - Kings Lynn
May 15th - Swaffham
May 19th - Stalham
May 28th - Wroham/Hoveton
May 30th - Dereham
Binham local history group
Mon 12th May 2008
Binham Local History Group is hosting a special night looking at Binham from 55BC. It's with Andy Hutcheson of NAU Archaeology and it's all taking place at Binham Village Hall
on Monday 12th May at 7.30pm. It's £1 for members and £2 for non-members. Refreshments will be available. For more details phone 01328 830270.
Fame in Fakenham
Tue 13th May 2008 - Sat 17th May 2008
The Fakenham and District Light Operatic Society is presenting “FAME- The Musical.”
It's at the Community Centre from Tuesday (May 13th) to Saturday (May 17th) at 7.30pm.
It's the group's main production of the year and is directed by Ben Francis and Jackie Overton.
The box office is open Monday to Saturday 9am-4pm at the gift shop Evolve in Norwich Street Fakenham. Tickets are from £7 to £10. Tel 01328 862622
Cromer Community & Hospital Friends
Wed 14th May 2008
The AGM of Cromer Community & Hospital Friends is taking place at the Cottage pub in Louden Road in Cromer on May 14th at 7pm. It will discuss past and future events. David Prior will be attending.
Big C Cuppa
Wed 14th May 2008
Fancy a cuppa with Cromer town councillors and members of the local police? They'll be raising their cups and saucers at Cromer Community Hall (formerly the WI Hall) on Wednesday May 14th from 10am to 12 noon in a special fundraiser for Big C. Members of the public are invited to join in as well. To find out more details about the event, phone Janet Warner, deputy town clerk on 01263 512254 or email admin.cromertown@tiscali.co.uk
Be Safe day - Holt
Wed 14th May 2008
The Be Safe, Secure and Aware campaign - which involves several local organisations - is holding a North Norfolk Community open day at Holt Community Centre on Wednesday (May 14th) from 10am to 3pm. There will be a variety of information on keeping local residents and visitors safe and a good opportunity to find out about help and services available. If you'd like more details phone Sally at Age Concern on 01263 822744
North Walsham High School
Thu 15th May 2008
On Thursday, May 15th at 7.00pm at North Walsham High School there's a chance to see "Blue Remembered Hills" by Dennis Potter. Final Piece for BTEC students
There's free Entrance and all are welcome.
Back to the Past at Blickling
Thu 15th May 2008
Blickling Hall is holding a special tour for people wanting to find out more about life in years gone by. National Trust Curator Mike Sutherill will be giving a talk and tour to show how people lived at Blickling Hall 400 years ago.
It's happening on Thursday (May 15th) and will include morning coffee, soup lunch and pudding in the restaurant. Tickets are £14 per person and booking is essential on 0844 800 4308.
North Walsham Art Trail
Sat 17th May 2008 - Sun 1st Jun 2008
North Walsham Art Trail - a chance to visit local artists around North Walsham and see their work during the Norfolk Open Studios. For more information on what is happening during the North Walsham Art Trail contact Berni Marfleet on 01692 403984.
Participating artists (generally open at the weekends and Bank Holiday but best to check by phone before visiting; galleries are open normal shop hours)
North Walsham Studio
(Richard Jex Waters, Ken Riches, Susanne Lakin, Liz Christenson, Jane Hodgson, Magda Halsa, Candida Meaney, Peter Kavanagh): Woodland View, Dixon Rd (off Kimberley Rd: please park on Kimberley Rd): 01692 407555
Martin Wall: Blangor House, Anchor Rd Spa Common: 01692 404424
Nigel Paterson:Marshgate Cottage, Spa Common;01692 406259
Berni Marfleet: 49,Aylsham Rd:01692 403984(parking rear on Skeyton New Rd)
Nell Robins: 01692 402528,
Maureen Cherry: 01692 409114, both at Berni’s above.
Sue Tatler: at Berni’s, Nigel’s and Martin’s above: 01692 405834
Paul Jackson and Maryjane Edgar: 5, Lime Tree Rd., 01692 409036
Paul Robinson: New Leaf Gallery, Kings Arms Street: 01692 501018
Katie Thorburn: Angel Gallery, Aylsham Rd: 01692 404054
Griffin Gallery: 32 Vicarage St: 01692 407509
Singing for charity
Sat 17th May 2008
The Pattesley Singers are providing an evening of entertainment at St.Mary's Church in Stody on Saturday May 17th at 7pm. Tickets are £10 including interval drinks and the event is to raise money for the East Anglian Air Ambulance. For more information or tickets phone John on 01263 862917.
Norfolk Rally - North Walsham
Sat 17th May 2008 - Sun 18th May 2008
The Norfolk Rally is being held at North Walsham Rugby Club in Scottow on Saturday (May 17th) and Sunday (May 18th) from 10.30am each day. It includes tractors, Heavy Horses, Bygones Displays, Vintage and Classic Vehicles, Army Cadet Displays, Crafts, and Models (all subject to availability). On Saturday evening there will also be entertainment from 'The Castaways'.
Admission: Saturday: Adults £3 Children under 16 Free
Sunday:- Adults £4 Children Under 16 Free
The event is in aid of Balloons4Hearts and North Walsham Rugby Club
Aylsham Band Concert
Sat 17th May 2008
Aylsham Band is celebrating 80 years with a special Band concert at Aylsham Parish Church on Saturday May 17th at 7.30. Tickets are £5 available from James the Barber in Market Square, Aylsham or by phoning 01263 733006 or 732445.
G.I.F.T - Dinner Dance
Sat 17th May 2008
G.I.F.T - the Good Intentions Fundraising Team - is holding a dinner dance at the Links Hotel in West Runton on May 17th. Guest Speaker will be Fraser Hines - Joe Sugden from Emmerdale. Tickets £25 each available from 01263 768076.
GIFT is raising money for four local charities this year - North Norfolk Radio's Families First; Aldborough Surgery; Motor Neurone Disease (North Norfolk), and the Grand Order of Water Rats.
Artist trail
Sat 17th May 2008 - Sun 1st Jun 2008
Between May 17th and June 1st, artists across Norfolk are opening their studios to the public as part of The Norfolk and Norwich Festival. They include eight artists from Hindolveston, Briston and Hunworth who have created a special trail in conjunction with The Hunny Bell pub in Hunworth.
Most of the studios offer refreshments. For full details; maps and opening times log onto the website below. There will also be plenty of signs pointing the way to each studio.
The artists involved are:
Briston:
Trevor Woods - modern contemporary acrylic paintings, bold graphic style, local and London scenes.
Nicky Webb - kiln-formed glass, various unusual items such as dishes and vases.
Colin Bygrave - printmaker using the traditional method of etching to produce atmospheric landscape prints
Sandi Westwood - oil and pastel painter, whose images are inspired by the earthly and ethereal worlds.
Hindolveston:
Beth Morrison - illustrator and maker, using collected materials
Audrey Bould - influenced by the seasons, using mainly pastels to paint from life
Hunworth:
Kate Green - illustrator who also makes quirky and lyrical paintings that have a strong decorative quality.
Andy Midgley - landscape photographer, inspired by the serenity and light of the North Norfolk Coast.
Website: www.twoodsimages.co.uk
Wolterton Park and Hall
Sun 18th May 2008
On May 18th there's an organic garden event at Wolterton Park between 10.30am and 5pm. It includes a chance to see a working kitchen garden along with stands, stalls and demonstrations and also children's activities. Then between 2pm and 4.30pm there'll also be an exhibition in the Hall depicting three centuries of Mannington and Wolterton Halls.
Admission to the garden event is £2, and to include the Hall £5. Children are free.
For more details, phone 01263 584175 or 768444.
Barton House Railway
Sun 18th May 2008
Barton House Railway, Barton House, Wroxham on May 18th from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. You can visit the riverside garden miniature railway and travel on steam or electric locos. Refreshments are available and you can visit the museum and signal box. Well behaved pets welcome. It is supporting National Children's Homes. Cost: £2 adult, £1 child or via river trip: £3/£1.50.
Meet at Barton House, in Hartwell Road, Wroxham. For more information phone 01603 783569
Facts, Fibs and a Pinch of Salt
Sun 18th May 2008
Doreen Reed will be reading some of her homespun amusing poems and tales of everyday life. If you remember the 50's and 60's you will appreciate her subtle humour.
Granary Theatre Wells-next-the-sea 7-30pm £6/£5
Bookings 01328 710193
Facts Fibs and a Pinch of Salt
Sun 18th May 2008
Doreen Read - complete with her homespun amusing poems and tales of everyday life - will be presenting her one woman show "Facts, Fibs and a Pinch of Salt" at the Granary Theatre in Wells on Sunday May 18th at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6 each. For more details phone 01328 710193
Secret Norwich Trail
Sun 18th May 2008
St Andrews school in East Runton is looking for volunteers to be sponsored to take part in the "Secret Norwich City Trail" on Sunday May 18th.
It's a self guided 5 mile walk in the city when you identify about 30 picture clues and complete a questionaire. It starts and finishes in the Norwich Cathedral cloisters.
If you're interested call St Andrews school on 01263 511727. Please leave a message and someone will call you back.
Barton Turf Adventure
Sun 18th May 2008
At Barton Turf Adventure Centre on May 18th from 10.30am to 4pm - a chance to join the Norfolk Wildlife Trust and Broads Authority for a fun packed day at Barton Broad. Get the low down on Norfolk's wildlife from the experts and get close to nature on wildlife trails, pond dipping, wildlife art and craft activities and even out on the water on canoe trails and boat trips. There's also Past Imagine storytellers; a local jazz band and refreshments on the Staithe.
Cost is £2 entry (under 4s free)
For details call the Broads Authority on 01603 782281
Mardle at the Museum
Tue 20th May 2008
Do you fancy a cup of coffee and a mardle about Cromer past and present? There's a special "Mardle at the Museum" at Cromer Museum in Tucker Street on Tuesday May 20th from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
(And also on Tuesday 17th June and Wednesday July 16th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm)
The museum is looking for memories of the town and invite you to take photos, memorabilia or just your memories to record. You might also be able to identify what others have brought.
There's Free Entry to the Museum for those taking part
If you'd like more details, you can phone the museum on 01263 513543
Charity antiques valuation day
Wed 21st May 2008
There's a charity Antiques Valuation Day at Keys in Sheringham at 11, Station Road from 10am to 4pm. It's to raise money for the East Anglian Air Ambulance which is the firm's nominated charity for this year.
Valuers from Keys Aylsham Salerooms, specialising in antique furniture, silverware, jewellery, clocks & watches, paintings, & collectables, will be able to give their advice at a charge of £1 per item. If it's not possible to take an the item into the office, an opinion can still be given from a photograph.
Charity Dinner
Thu 22nd May 2008
A Charity Dinner will be held on 22nd May at Labone Indian Restaurant in Cromer Road, Sheringham. 6pm and 8.30pm. It is in aid of Novaghi, Sylhet Province, a village in Bangladesh and Sheringham-based charity Excel 2000. The event will be attended by Councillor Sue Arnold, Chairman of North Norfolk District Council.
Tickets are £15 each from Labone Restaurant Tel:01263 821120 or 821130
or from Excel 2000 offices, 1a North Street, Sheringham – Tel: 01263 825670
The money raised will help provide computers for students in the village of Novaghi.
(Previous fund raising has helped supply the village with 2 cows, irrigation, a brick built house, and living quarters for students.)
Also benefiting from the evening is Excel 2000 a charity based in Sheringham providing exercise classes (land and water based) for people of all ages who need help in keeping fit. Your money is needed to help train new instructors and keep these much needed classes going.
Blakeney Harbour Room
Thu 22nd May 2008
Folk legends "Fairport Convention" are heading to Blakeney Harbour Room on Thurs 22nd May at 8.30pm. Tickets are £20 (or £30 with meal and glass of wine) Details: 01263 741666.
Brinton Church - concert
Fri 23rd May 2008
Eight Senior Choristers from Gresham’s School, conducted by Mark Jones , Director of Music will be in concert at St. Andrew’s Church , Brinton, at 7.00.p.m on Friday May 23rd.
Tickets £8 to include a glass of wine. Booking advisable – it’s a small church! Call 01263 860324 or 07818453369.
Fishing Boat pub, East Runton
Fri 23rd May 2008 - Sun 1st Jun 2008
Live music/entertainment at the Fishing Boat pub in East Runton includes:
Friday May 23rd: 8.30pm to 11pm - Normal for Norfolk by Andy Palmer.
Sunday May 24th, 3-6pm: Rade
Sunday June 1st, 4-7pm: Vic Salter.
All events are free entry
Plant Sale - North Walsham
Sat 24th May 2008
There's a plant sale at St.Benets Hall in North Walsham on Saturday (May 24th) from 9.30am to 12.30pm. It's in aid of the North Walsham and district branch of Cats Protection. The sale includes plants; hand made goods and gifts, bric-a-brace, tombola, cats protection goods; books and more.
Bank Holiday Brass - Sheringham
Sat 24th May 2008
Bank Holiday Brass: A Musical Festival featuring The Anglia Youth Band of The Salvation Army with Bandmaster Paul Winterbourne and "Identity Crisis" Drama Group will be at The Salvation Army Hall in Cremer Street, Sheringham at 7.30pm on Saturday May 24th, Admission is £4.
Oxburgh Hall - nature week
Sat 24th May 2008 - Sat 31st May 2008
Oxburgh Hall is holding a hidden nature week from May 24th- 28th & again on May 31st from 11am- 4pm
There's various attractions including pond dipping, bug hunting, quizzes and trails. It's suitable for 3-12 year olds and all children must be supervised by an adult.
Normal admission charges apply. There are no additional event charges and booking is not needed. For more details phone 01366 328258
Fakenham Craft Market
Sat 24th May 2008
Fakenham has a Craft Market at Fakenham Parish Church on Saturday 24th May from 10am to 3pm. It's free admission. Refreshments Available. A selection of locally made crafts and collectables. For more details contact Polly Warnes 01328 855122 fakenhamcraftmarket@fsmail.net or Tony Warnes 01328 851401.
Country Fair - Weybourne
Sun 25th May 2008
Weybourne Community Fund are holding a Country Fair on Sunday 25th May. There will be craft stalls, local food producers, trade stands, and lots more, including a car boot sale.
If you wish to book a car boot stall, craft stall or a trade stand (trade stands must provide their own covered stands/stalls) or you are a local food producer, please call Karen on 01263 588001.
Rhododendron Walk - Sheringham Park
Sun 25th May 2008
There's a Rhododendron Warden Walk at Sheringham Park on Sunday 25 May at 10.30am.
Join one of the wardens for a walk through the Wild Garden to learn more about the array of flowering plants that grow there. Adult £3.50 (National Trust members £3). Pay on day.
Heydon Gardens
Sun 25th May 2008
The gardens at Heydon Hall and some gardens in the village of Heydon will be open from 2 to 5pm on Sunday 25 May. Entry to the Hall gardens will be £2.50 and to the village gardens £2.00. Entry for children under 14 and parking will be free. Dogs will be welcome on leads in the Hall Park. Teas will be available and there will be stalls selling plants and bric-a-brac. Heydon is signed off the B1149 Norwich to Holt road about 13 miles north of Norwich.
North Norfolk Country Fair - Weybourne
Sun 25th May 2008
There's a North Norfolk Country Fair on Sunday May 25th at Weybourne (opposite the windmill.) It's from 10am to 5pm. It's organised by the the Weybourne Community Fund. There's arts and crafts; local food producers; trade stands; displays and attractions. There's also a car boot sale; refreshments & beer tent
ENTRY £1 per adult (under 16’s free). Car park £1
To book a stand or car boot, phone Karen on 01263 588001.
Cromer lifeboat on show
Sun 25th May 2008
Following the success of the open morning in January, the new Cromer lifeboat, R.N.L.B. Lester, will be on show to the general public again on May 25th from 1.30pm to 4.00pm. Cromer Ladies’ Lifeboat Guild will be running a cake stall and raffle, and will be providing refreshments at the pier lifeboat house.
Although there will be no access to board the boat, crew members will be available, and all are welcome to visit and view this new Tamar class lifeboat.
Open Day for Woodfields School
Sun 25th May 2008
There's an open day for Woodfields School at The Dunstable Arms in Cromer Road in Sheringham. It's all happening on Sunday May 25th between 4pm and 7pm. Children £3 to include a burger or a hotdog. Entertainment includes a bouncy castle, skittles; table tennis; face painting, a darts competition and a barbecue. For more details phone 01263 824825.
Chestnut Farm, West Beckham
Mon 26th May 2008
Chestnut Farm, West Beckham. Charity garden opening days.
May 26th Monday Spring Bank Holiday National Garden Scheme
July 20th Sunday Summer Garden for St. Helen West Beckham
Cromer museum
Tue 27th May 2008
Cromer museum in Tucker Street is holding a special drop-in event with hands-on fossils on Tuesday May 27th from 1.30-3.30pm.
You can handle and explore fossils and other objects found on the beaches around Cromer and from further afield. Find out more about them and then maybe have a look on the beach to see what you can find! For more details phone the museum on 01263 513543
Cromer museum - family history
Wed 28th May 2008
Cromer museum in Tucker Street, is holding a special family history event on Wednesday May 28th from 10.30am-12.30pm & 2-4pm
It's Family Timelines - a chance to create your own illustrated timeline to show the important events in your family’s history. For more details phone the museum on 01263 513543
Cromer ghosts and folklore
Thu 29th May 2008
Get set for a Cromer ghosts and folklore walk on Thursday May 29th from 7-9pm
Listen to legends and ghostly tales on this twilight family walk with Paul Greener. Meet at the museum at 6.45pm. Walks £3.00. Museum pass £2.50. Advance booking essential. For more details phone the museum on 01263 513543
Auction for Breast Cancer.
Sat 31st May 2008
The North Norfolk Breast Cancer Fundraising group is holding an auction night along with the band "Hot Love" on May 31st. It's all happening in the marquee at the Lighthouse Inn in Walcott at 7pm. Items donated for the night include gym memberships, jewellery,cosmetics, drinks hamper and more. Tickets are £12.50 and are available from the Lighthouse Inn on 01692 650371. There is a buffet included and goodie bags.
Sidestrand Exhibition
Sat 31st May 2008 - Sun 1st Jun 2008
There's an exhibition of local history and village archive together with lace making demonstration at St. Michael and All Angels Church in Sidestrand on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June from 1.00 - 5.00 p.m. There will be also be refreshments and Fair Trade Stall. Free parking
Wildflower Walkabout Day
Sun 8th Jun 2008
St Margaret's Church in Thorpe Market is holding a Wildflower Walkabout Day on Sunday June 8th between 2.00pm and 5.00pm to raise funds for the roof appeal. Apart from a chance to see the "blooming" delights of the area, the event includes live music from Village Folk Band; second hand books, and hot drinks and cakes.
Screen-next-the-sea
Mon 9th Jun 2008
Wells has launched its very own cinema at the Granary Theatre. "Screen-Next-The-Sea" will be launching on June 9th with "And when did you last see your Father" starring Colin Firth, Jim Broadbent and Juliet Stevenson. (The second film "La Vie En Rose" - the story of Edith Piaf - will be showing on July 14th). For more details and tickets, phone 01263 710193 or visit Kinsley's shop opposite the tourist information office.
Blakeney Harbour Room R&B gig
Fri 13th Jun 2008
Blakeney Harbour Room R&B gigs include:
Friday June 13th 8pm - The Larry Miller Band plus support entry £8
For reservations contact Gary 01263-741666
Reepham High School Reunion
Sat 14th Jun 2008
Were you at Reepham Secondary Modern School in 1960?
On Saturday 14th June there will be a reunion for all pupils who made up that first intake in 1960. It will take place at Reepham High School and run from 4.30 pm to 9.00 pm. There will be tours of the school and chances to meet former school pals. Light refreshments will be available.
If you would like to go to the reunion please contact either Paul Soanes on 01603 871251 ( email psoanes@btinternet.com,) or Liz (Jones) Nickerson on 01362 850772
(email elinic@f2s.com ) so they know how many to expect. There will be a small charge to cover the cost of refreshments.
If you have any old photos you are asked to take them along or scan and email a copy, so a display can be ready at the event.
Brinton Hall - concert
Wed 18th Jun 2008
DOUBLE OCTAVE - 16 wonderful voices in a Summer Concert, conducted by Graham Hoskins, will be in concert at Brinton Hall at 7.30.p.m on Wednesday 18th June.
Tickets £10 to include a glass of wine. Booking advisable as seating is limited.
Phone - 01263 860247.
Cromer Youth Football Tournament
Sat 5th Jul 2008 - Sun 6th Jul 2008
There's a Cromer Youth five-a-side football tournament - celebrating 25 years in youth football - taking place at Knapton Village Hall on July 5th and 6th. It's for under 7s to under 13s boys and under 11s girls. There will also be a summer ball and the organisers would like to hear from anyone who has helped the club during the last quarter of a century. For more details, or to book a stall on the day, phone 01263 513663 or 517104.
Fever Pitch in Holt.
Sat 12th Jul 2008
Fever Pitch music festival with a host of up and coming local bands will be playing at Holt United Football Club in Kelling Road from 2pm through till 10 pm on Sat 12th July. Bands confirmed so far are Spot, The Lava Sharks, Mammas Dream, Thick trick Chloe and The Awesome Insaniac. Other attractions include a dunk tank; BBQ, Bar ,Festival stalls and something for the kids. For moer details log onto the website below.
Website: www.holtunited.co.uk
Mardle at the Museum
Wed 16th Jul 2008
Do you fancy a cup of coffee and a mardle about Cromer past and present? There's a special "Mardle at the Museum" at Cromer Museum in Tucker Street on Wednesday July 16th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
The museum is looking for memories of the town and invite you to take photos, memorabilia or just your memories to record. You might also be able to identify what others have brought.
There's Free Entry to the Museum for those taking part
If you'd like more details, you can phone the museum on 01263 513543
Chestnut Farm, West Beckham
Sun 20th Jul 2008
Chestnut Farm, West Beckham. Charity garden opening days.
July 20th Sunday Summer Garden for St. Helen West Beckham
