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North Norfolk Events
Binham Priory Tours
Binham Priory has a guided tour of the church and Priory ruins every Tuesday and Sunday from June to October, at 2.30 p.m.
It lasts about one hour. Donations are welcome.
Group Tours by appointment. 01328 830362
Walking with ghosts...
The Norwich Ghost Walks wil be materialising again through until November.
The start point for all walks is as usual – The Adam and Eve in Bishopsgate.
For further details phone 07831 189985 E mail norwichmaninblack@yahoo.co.uk
or log onto the website below
Cost is £6 and £4 for concessions.
Website: www.ghostwalksnorwich.co.uk
Griffon Gallery Display
Fri 27th Aug 2010 - Wed 29th Sep 2010
The Griffon Gallery presents - ‘An Alternative View’ by May Jones at the Griffon Gallery, Brentnall House, 32 Vicarage Street in North Walsham
The display runs from Friday 27th August to Wednesday 29th September from 10am to 4pm Monday to Thursday
Local History Month at Sheringham Library
Wed 1st Sep 2010 - Thu 30th Sep 2010
Local History Month takes place throughout September at Sheringham Library
Come and visit our exhibition and displays of Sheringham High Street and share your stories
Sheringham Library, New Road, Sheringham, NR26 8EB TEL: 01263 822874
Infant Learning
Fri 3rd Sep 2010 - Sun 31st Oct 2010
Parents of babies in north Norfolk are being given the chance to discover how their infants learn in a special course at selected Norfolk County Council’s children’s centres.
The free six-week course is helping parents explore how their child’s brain develops and how their baby’s early experiences can shape their development.
The aim is to help boost parenting skills by giving mums and dads the information they need to support their child’s early learning.
The course, entitled How Babies Learn is being run by Aylsham based company Hand in Hand Learning and will be available to pregnant women (up to 34 weeks pregnant) and their partners, as well as parents with children up to the age of 18 months.
It will be available in the Dereham, Holt, Wells, Reepham, Broadland and Aylsham areas and numbers are limited.
For further information, or to enrol on the course, people should get in touch with the contact at their local children's centre:
Holt Children's Centre - Claire Walker, 01263 712442
Wells Children's Centre - Helen Millward, 01328 710187
Hoveton & Broadland Area Children's Centre - Bridget Godfrey, 01603 784954
Dereham Children's Centre - Julie Halvorson, 01362 654056
Reepham Children's Centre - Laurence Wild on 07795 970 164
Aylsham Cluster Area Children's Centre - Teresa Dowding, 07899 875465
Free Car Seat Checks
Sat 4th Sep 2010 - Sat 2nd Oct 2010
A trip to the supermarket could literally by a lifesaver for children in North Norfolk, where free car seat checks are being offered this month.
Seat checking events are being held as follows:
~ 4 September - Holt Budgens 10am- 2pm
~ 9 September - Cromer Morrisons 10am- 2pm
~ 11 September - Stalham Tesco 10am- 2pm
~ 15 September - North Walsham Sainsbury 10am- 2pm
~ 1 October - Sheringham Station Car Park 10am- 2pm
~ 2 October - Sprowston Tesco 10.00-14.00
For further details please contact 01603 223348 or email roadsafety@norfolk.gov.uk
Dereham Friends of Quidenam Hospice Quiz Night
Thu 9th Sep 2010
The Dereham Friends of Quidenam Hospice are organising a Quiz and Chips night on Thursday 9th September at Toftwood Village Hall from 7.30pm
It costs £6 per person for up to a team of 4.
To book your team call Rosemary 01362 694831
Summer Reading Challenge 2010
Thu 9th Sep 2010
Have you completed your Summer Reading Challenge 2010?
Come and have your medal and certificate presented at Sheringham Library, New Road, Sheringham, NR26 8EB on Thursday 9th September at 6pm
Please contact the library to book your place on 01263 822874
Cantamus Community Choir
Thu 9th Sep 2010
Cantamus Community Choir (based at St Margaret’s Church, Thorpe Market) are now preparing for the restart of their Autumn 2010 Programme on Thursday 9th September at 7.30 pm.
This friendly choir of forty adults meet weekly throughout the winter months to sing for their own pleasure and to prepare concerts which are usually held in Thorpe Market Church. Whilst a few members are experienced choral singers the majority would describe themselves as novices. There is no audition and we provide all the music. We always have a break in mid-rehearsal for a hot drink and chat. The main emphasis is on fun.
Contact us through the website www.thorpemarket.org.uk or on 01263 833252
Cromer Museum Mardle
Thu 9th Sep 2010
Cromer Museum are holing Mardle at the Museum on Thursday 9th September between 1030am and 12pm
Free entry to the museum for those taking part.
Cum yew on yourself or together for a cup of tea or coffee and a mardle about Cromer past and present.
Bring your photos, memorabilia or just your memories for us to record. Maybe you can help identify faces or events?
Come and share YOUR Cromer
For more details call 01263 513543.
Bookfest at Blickling
Fri 10th Sep 2010
Blickling Hall are holding "Bookfest at Blickling" on Friday 10 September between 6pm and 9pm
A relaxed evening of browsing through the vast collection of second-hand books on sale in the book shop and courtyard.
There will also be Storytelling, Ploughman’s Suppers available and tastings of local beers and apple juice.
Admission is Free
Horticultural Autumn Show - Stalham
Sat 11th Sep 2010
The Stalham and District Horticultural Society annual autumn show is being held on Saturday Sept 11th.
It's in the Main Hall at Stalham High School and is open to the public from 2pm.
Entry is free.
There is also a raffle and refreshments and an auction of produce at the end of the show.
Summer Charity Ball
Sat 11th Sep 2010
There is a SUMMER CHARITY BALL raising money for Cancer Reasearch UK on Saturday 11th September from 630 til late at Weston Park Golf Club,
The evening also includes a glass of bubbly on arrival, a 3 course meal with coffee and mints, Entertainment by a soul band, a raffle and games
£40 per ticket or for a full table of 10 it's £380
For more details logon to www.norfolkcharityball.co.uk or call 0800 7566717
Scraptastic
Sat 11th Sep 2010 - Sun 12th Sep 2010
A "Scraptastic" event takes place in Briston on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September between 10am and 4pm at the Church and Copeman Centre
See items made solely from scrap and recycled goods including Noah's ark, and the Teddy Bear's Picnic.
There will also be craft stalls.
Free parking is available at the Church and the Copeman Centre.
Admission is free and refreshments will be available throughout the days.
Churches Trust - Cycle Ride and Walk
Sat 11th Sep 2010
This year's Norfolk Churches Trust annual Cycle Ride and Walk takes place on Saturday 11th September between 9am & 5pm.
More than 600 churches and chapels will be open across Norfolk and the Ely border.
Most will have people to welcome visitors and many will have refreshment available for riders and walkers.
This event provides the major part of the Trust's income to make grants to churches and chapels to maintain them and keep them in order.
Forms and information available from most churches or call 01603 767576 for details.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Sat 11th Sep 2010
The North Norfolk local group of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, has organised the following event which is open to all.
Saturday September 11. Beginners’ Bird Walk, Blakeney. 1.30 – 4.30 pm.
Roger Fickling leads a walk around the harbour, saltmarsh and Friary Hills. Ideal for those starting out birdwatching or wanting to improve their knowledge (and plenty to interest experienced birders too). Meet at Blakeney Quay car park (charge applies if parking) TG028443. £1.50 members, £2 non-members.
Community Garage Sale
Sat 11th Sep 2010
A Community Garage Sale will take place in Foulsham & Bintree on Saturday 11th September from 9am
Its raising funds for the Foulsham & Bintree Playgroup and The New Frost Hall.
There will also be a table top sale at The New Frost Hall for anyone outside the villages who wants to take part (£5 a table). That finishes at 1pm.
Maps on sale from Friday 10th September at Foulsham Village Stores & Foulsham Post Office.
They are available on the day at New Frost Hall and St Swithin's Church.
The whoe event is to raise money for the Foulsham and Bintree playgroup and New Frost Hall
For more deatils contact Vikki on 01362 684473
Ingworth Trosh
Sun 12th Sep 2010
This year's Ingworth Trosh is being held on Sunday Sept 12th from 1pm.
It's on a local farm and includes threshing and also ploughing demonstrations, vintage farm machinery, classic vehicles and motorbikes.
There will also be sideshows and various atttractions from raptors to model aircraft and from the East Coast Truckers to horse and cart rides.
Admission is £3. Children free. Profits will go towards the upkeep of the three medieval churches of Ingworth, Erpingham and Alby.
*For more information, or if you'd like to display vintage machinery or book a side show or stall, phone Alan on 01263 761156.
The Muckleburgh Collection
Sun 12th Sep 2010
The Muckleburgh Collection in Weybourne are holding a free admission Open Day and Car Boot Sale on Sunday 12th September
For one day only, the museum, radio hut, restaurant and shop will be open to visitors without charge (admission normally £6)
Boot sale pitches £5.00. Set-up from 8.00 a.m.
FREE PUBLIC ADMISSION from 10.00 A.M.
The museum will be selling surplus items from its stores. The Radio Group at the museum will be selling surplus items from its collection of vintage military and other communications equipment.
Holt Football Match
Sun 12th Sep 2010
Holt Safer Neighbourhood Team have organised a fun day to bring the whole community together on Sunday 12th September from 12.30pm at the Holt Sports and Social Club
The event will include a raffle, competitions, refreshments, bouncy castle, a BBQ and much more.
Police in Holt are also challenging youngsters to play against them at a special football match – to prove their fancy footwork is as good on the pitch as it is on the beat.
There will be 5-a-side matches taking place throughout the day with money raised going towards local youth clubs and Sports Relief.
If you are interested in playing at the match or would like to be involved in the event contact Holt Safer Neighbourhood Team on 0845 456 4567.
Bowls and Fun Day - West Runton
Sun 12th Sep 2010
There's an annual bowls open triples competition and fun day in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance on Sunday 12th September.
It's at the West Runton social club in Water Lane and the Bowls Club on Cromer road.
The bowls contest starts at 9-45 am. Cost is £8 per bowler to include a hog roast and sweet at lunchtime. The cost for non-bowlers is £6. All are welcome.
There will be various stalls etc at the social club from 12 noon.
To book for bowls or donate a prize for the auction phone 01263 823014 or mobile 07733241473
Seething Charity Airday
Sun 12th Sep 2010
The Annual Charity Airday will take place this year on Sunday 12th September from 10am
This will be the 10th Annual Charity Air Day to be held in its current format, and if one anniversary isn't enough 2010 is the 50th of the flying club at Seething Airfield.
Once again the principal charity will be the East Anglian Air Ambulance and they will be joined by the Help for Heroes charity who do a fantastic job in helping injured service personnel.
There will be spectacular displays, vintage military vehicles and classic cars, and family friendly stalls and attractions. It really will be a great day out for all the family, with a chance to win a free flight.
More info at http://www.seething-airfield.com
Heritage Open Day Walks
Sun 12th Sep 2010
The Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History will be supporting Heritage Open Days by opening each day from Thursday 9th Sepetember to Sunday 12th September from 10.30am until 3.30pm.
The heritage walks will leave the museum at 11.00am and 2.15pm on the Friday and Sunday. These will look at the history of Hempton (Friday and Sunday pm) and Fakenham (Friday and Sunday am)
Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind
Sun 12th Sep 2010
The Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind are holding a PICNIC IN THE PARK on Sunday 12th September from 11am to 4pm at BAYFIELD HALL near Holt
COME ENJOY THE MUSIC IN THE BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS
LISTEN TO BLUES GROUP - THE A13 ALL STARS
PLUS SUPPORTING ARTIST
Ice cream and Coffee Van
ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY, £15 ADULTS & £5 FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16
All in aid of The Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind
Cromer Library Events
Mon 13th Sep 2010 - Mon 27th Sep 2010
Lots of great events happening at Cromer Library this September
Monday 13th September 7.30pm - Keep Yew A Troshing - A Journey through the trades, crafts and labours of Norfolk people from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries
Saturday 25th September 11am - Presentation of Summer Reading Game – Medals, certificates and prizes for children who took part in the Summer Reading Game – presentted by Hilary Thompson
Monday 20th September - Family History Surgery. Half hour slots with members of the Norfolk Family History Society who will help and guide with you family history research.
Wednesday 22th September - Local History Talk with Tony Rogers.
Monday 27th September - Internet Taster Session. Set up an email address
Book Sale - North Walsham
Thu 16th Sep 2010
There's a book sale at St.Benet's Hall, in North Walsham on Thursday Sept 16th.
It's from 9am to 3pm and also includes videos, dvds and CDs.
Proceeds are for the North Walsham and District branch of Cats Protection.
Organ Concert of Popular Music
Fri 17th Sep 2010
Organ Concert of Popular Music with Trevor Flunder and Oliver Clark at Trunch Village Hall on Friday 17th September from 7pm
Tickets £5 from Trunch Village Stores or on the door.
There will be Refreshments and Raffle with proceeds going to the Norfolk Air Ambulance and McMillan Nurses
For further info call 01263 720967
50 Bird Clay Pigeon Shoot
Sat 18th Sep 2010
A Charity 50 Bird Clay Pigeon Shoot takes place in Suffield (near North Walsham signposted off the A140 and A149) on Saturday 18th September from 11am to 4pm
£100 First Prize.
Refreshments available.
Tickets £15 in advance or £20 on the day.
All proceeds to the Village Hall Trust
For more details e-mail shoot@suffield.org.uk or phone 07818 873709
Costume and Textile Fair - Wolterton Park
Sat 18th Sep 2010 - Sun 19th Sep 2010
The 10th Costume and Textile Fair is being held at Wolterton Park, near Erpingham on Saturday and Sunday Sept 18th/19th.
It's from 10.30am to 5pm and includes vintage stalls, displays and workshops.
Refreshments in marquee in Hall Garden.
Admission £5. Children under 16 free.
*On Saturday there is also an organic garden event. If enter separately it is £2. Children free
For full details call 01263 584175 or 768444 or email laurelwalpole@manningtongardens.co.uk
Tenor & Baritone
Sat 18th Sep 2010
An evening of music takes place on Saturday 18th September at 5.00pm called 'Tenor & Baritone' - Two Singers: One Concert
Stephen Miles - Tenor
Rodney Gibson - Baritone
Kathleen Wyatt - Piano
Christ Church, Fulmodeston
The Concert will last one hour
Free admission. No tickets required. Retiring collection for the Church
Find us south of the A148 at Little Snoring
More info on 01328878364 or www.milestenor.com
Beach Clean
Sun 19th Sep 2010
A Beach clean takes place at the top of the Museum Ramp on Mundesley Sea Front
on Sunday 19th September from 10am
Please bring sturdy gloves but Bin bags provided
Under 18's must be supervised
For more details contact Gill Hoyes on 01263 721215
Charity Plough Marathon
Sun 19th Sep 2010
The North Norfolk Vintage Tractor Club is holding a 12 hour ploughing marathon on Sunday Sept 19th to raise money for children's charities.
It will start at 6am just off the A149 Cromer Road opposite Focus DIY at North Walsham.
Thirty-two vintage tractors wil be taking part. There will be an official opening at 11am and the day will include other events plus refreshments.
The event will raise money for Quidenham Children's Hospice and the IDEALeague, for support of children with Dravet Syndrome.
Country and Western Day
Sun 19th Sep 2010
There's Country and Western with "Apple Jack" at the Mid-Norfolk Railway's County School Station at North Elmham on Sunday Sept 19th.
It's from 11am to 4pm. Admission £5.
For more details phone 01362 690633.
The Camera Never Lies
Wed 22nd Sep 2010
Ever wondered about the stories your old family photographs could tell?
The Camera Never Lies: Secrets of Your Family Photographs Undressed takes place on Wednesday 22nd September between 10.30am and 4pm at Cromer Museum
Norfolk and Waveney Prostate Cancer Support Group
Thu 23rd Sep 2010
The Norfolk and Waveney Prostate Cancer Support Group is offering up to 250 men, over the age of 45, a free test.
The test – known as the PSA test – is a blood test. It does not show whether the man has prostate cancer, but it gives an indication as to whether further tests might be advisable.
The event will take place at the Community Centre, Fakenham, on Thursday 23rd September and has beenn organised as part of a nationwide screening programme
For further information contact:
Ray Cossey, Chairman, Norfolk and Waveney Prostate Cancer Support Group
01603 720980.
World's Biggest Coffee Morning
Fri 24th Sep 2010
This year's "World's Biggest Coffee Morning" to raise funds for Macmillion Cancer Support is being held on Friday Sept 24th.
If you'd like to organise an event, or would like more details, you can register by calling 0845 602 1246 or by logging onto the website below.
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee
Baconsthorpe Village Hall
Fri 24th Sep 2010
Baconsthorpe Village Hall hosts comedian "KEITH LOADS" - an evening of fun and laughter on Friday 24th September
£6 per person to include a Buffet Supper Tea/Coffee. There will also be a raffle
Coffee Morning - Briston
Fri 24th Sep 2010
As part of this year's World's Biggest Coffee morning for Macmillian Cancer Support...
On Friday Sept 24th there's a coffee morning at 165, Fakenham Road, Briston (near to Eke's Garage).
It's from 9.30am to 1.30pm and includes teas/coffee; home-made scones; cake stall; raffle; tombola; bric-abrac and more.
Entrance fee: £1.
Arts and Crafts Festival
Sat 25th Sep 2010 - Sun 26th Sep 2010
There is an Arts and Crafts Festival taking place at the Brewery House Hotel in Reepham on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September between 10 and 5pm
Admission is free
The Matthew Project Sponsored Walk
Sat 25th Sep 2010
Local Charity, The Matthew Project, is holding their first Sponsored Walk on Saturday 25th of September in the beautiful surroundings of Sheringham Park on the North Norfolk Coast.
Visit www.matthewproject.org/walk to register by the 5th of September for just £5 per person (£15 family rate, under 5 years go free). Choose between 3, 5 and 10km routes. Start time from 10am with all walks to be completed by 4pm.
The event is family and dog friendly and there will some great things to do on the day including climb the gazebo for a 360 degree view and take part in activities for the family
All monies raised will go towards the work of The Matthew Project working with all members of the community affected by drug and alcohol related issues and delivering inspiring education to young people helping them to make safer life choices.
Art Exhibition - Sheringham
Sat 25th Sep 2010 - Sat 9th Oct 2010
There's an exhibition of recent work by Raymond Leech at the Westcliffe Gallery in Sheringham from Sept 25th to Oct 9th.
More than 60 paintings will be shown.
For more details phone 01263 824320.
10th Annual Variety Show
Sun 26th Sep 2010
G.I.F.T. (Good Intentions Fundraising Team) & The Grand Order of Water Rats proudly present their 10th Annual Variety Show on Sunday 26th September from 7.30pm at the Auden Theatre in Holt
Starring: The Bachelors with John Stokes, The Lowestoft Signing Choir, Pat Nearney, Reuben Jones, Kenny Cantor Stage School, Mark Hudson and many more
Tickets available from 01263 768076 or the Box Office at the Auden Theatre.
Prices: £15, £12.50 or £10 for party bookings of 6 or more
Proceeds to the St John Ambulance (Aylsham branch), Aldborough Surgery and The Grand Order of Water Rats
Nowhere Boy Screening
Mon 27th Sep 2010
John Lennon would have been celebrating his 70th birthday on 9 October had he lived!
A movie based on his life called "Nowhere Boy" is being screened on Monday 27th September at 7pm The Granary Theatre in Staithe Street, Wells
This will replace the advertised “Whistle-down-the-Wind” which will now be scheduled in their early 2011 programme.
Fakenham High School Reunion
Thu 30th Sep 2010
"Did you leave Fakenham High School in 1990???"
If the answer is yes, would you like to meet up with some of your school friends?
A 20 year reunion is being organised for September at Fakenham High School Hall.
Tickets are £5 each (partners welcome) To reserve your tickets or for more information please contact Cathy on 07763376167 or Leanne on 07909604949
Taste Adventure
Sat 2nd Oct 2010
On the morning of Saturday 2nd October, Aylsham Town Hall will be welcoming children, up to 12 years old and accompanied by an adult, to take part in The Taste Adventure where they will be invited to visit the five Sense Zones: Seeing, Touchy, Noisy, Smelly and Tasty. For each zone there is a tabletop activity which will bring the sense to life and enable the children to explore the use of that sense in relation to food. In the Touchy zone, for example, the children will be asked to reach inside a series of boxes and feel the contents. Through touch, they will be asked to identify foods that have different textures.
There will be a Taste Adventure Passport for each child to mark down their answers for each of the five zones, with prizes for the most accurate.
Entry for The Taste Adventure is completely free - just turn up any time between 10am and 2pm - but only children with an accompanying adult will be able to take part.
Norfolk Living History Fair
Sat 16th Oct 2010 - Sun 17th Oct 2010
The 4th Norfolk Living History Fair is at Mannington Hall and Gardens in Saxthorpe on Oct 16th and 17th.
It's open from 11am to 4pm each day with an action packed programme from Roman to World War Two.
Admission is £7.50 for adults; £7 concessions; £5 for studernts 16-21. Children under 16 free.
