Thursday
Norwich 99.9 - What's On in the Norwich area
Harbord of Gunton archive
Sat 28th Jan 2012 - Mon 30th Apr 2012
After years of conservation work by the Record Office, a selection of documents from the Harbord of Gunton archive will go on public show in an exhibition called "A Norfolk Estate: Its People and Places" at The Archive Centre in Norwich from Saturday 28th January until Monday 30th April.
Blickling Hall Tour
Mon 6th Feb 2012 - Sat 31st Mar 2012
Get a Back Stage Pass Tour around Blickling Hall each Saturday in March from1pm
A look at the rooms not on the normal visitor route.
Please be aware this tour includes many stairs.
Entry is £8 per person
SAVORR exhibition
Wed 22nd Feb 2012
SAVORR is a Norwich based bi-monthly open submission exhibition, social event and artistic platform that launched in June 2011.
Each month we also feature the work of one artist or collective.
Please join us for the launch of SAVORR V this Wednesday the 22nd February with a 48 hour exhibition spread over 3 floors of 8 Redwell Street (the old country and eastern building), just opposite Cinema City.
Website: www.savorr.co.uk
In Harmony Norwich Spring Concert Series
Wed 22nd Feb 2012
Sarah Glover Children's Orchestra
In Harmony Norwich's Junior Orchestra
5:30 - 6:30pm
St Andrew's Hall, St Andrew's Plain, Norwich
In Harmony Norwich Spring Concert Series
Thu 23rd Feb 2012
Martineau Children's Orchestra
In Harmony Norwich's more experienced players
6:30 - 7:30pm
St Andrews Hall, St Andrews Plain, Norwich
Knit and Natter Group
Fri 24th Feb 2012
Elim Church Hall, Trory Street, (off Vauxhall Street) Norwich
Starts at 10 and finishes at 12 (noon)
Beginners to advanced, free tuition
Old Mother Hubbard Panto - North Walsham
Fri 24th Feb 2012 - Sun 26th Feb 2012
The North Walsham Players are performing their annual pantomime at North Walsham Community Centre on Friday 24th February at 7.30pm and Sunday 26th February at 2.30pm.
This year's panto is 'Old Mother Hubbard' and will be helping to raise money for their chosen charity 'Diabetes UK'. Tickets are available on the door on both days priced at adults £4 and Children £2. For more information contact (01692) 402116.
NON-STOP 90s + ALT 90s at The Waterfront
Fri 24th Feb 2012
NON-STOP 90s + ALT 90s takes place at The Waterfront on Friday 24th February from 10pm to 2am
Main Room – Non-Stop 90s Dance, Pop, Cheese & Britpop anthems
In the Studio – ALT.90s – Alternative 90s, Rock, Grunge, Ska-Punk, Rock, Alt Dance.
Buy tickets for THE KABEEDIES ALBUM LAUNCH gig - £5 in ADV 7-10pm and get FREE entry to club
Website: www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk
In Harmony Norwich Spring Concert Series
Sat 25th Feb 2012
Chamber Group with Britten Sinfonia
A short performance as part of Britten Sinfonia's pre-concert offer.
6:30 - 7:00pm
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich
UK Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Sat 25th Feb 2012
From the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival, the UK Banff Mountain Film Festival showcases an extraordinary collection of short films from the world’s best adventure film makers. Exhilarating and thought provoking, a Banff evening is a must-see for mountain enthusiasts and those with a spirit of adventure.
Through the big screen you’ll visit remote cultures, be transported to the world’s last great wild places and experience amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports. A truly inspiring evening with great prize giveaways!
Starts: 19:30 (doors and bar opens 18:30)
Tickets: £11
Website: www.banff-uk.com
Jumble Sale - Thorpe St Andrew
Sat 25th Feb 2012
2.00pm
St Andrew's Centre, Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew
Music Quiz
Sun 26th Feb 2012
Spixworth Social Club, Crostwick Lane, Spixworth
8pm start
Teams of 4
£1 per person.
Norfolk's First Coffee Festival
Sat 3rd Mar 2012
The Space, Roundtree Way, Norwich
2012 will see the first ever Speciality Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE UK) UK Barista Regional Championships (UKBC) to be held in East Anglia, hosted by local company Mad About Coffee
For further information on the Norfolk Coffee Festival please contact Mad About Coffee on 07970 291 448 or email info@madaboutcoffe.eu
Speciality Coffee Association of Europe Championships
Sat 3rd Mar 2012
2012 will see the first ever Speciality Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE UK) UK Barista Regional Championships (UKBC) to be held in East Anglia, hosted by local company Mad About Coffee and held at The Space Norwich on Saturday 3rd March.
For further information on the Norfolk Coffee Festival please contact Mad About Coffee on 07970 291 448 or email info@madaboutcoffe.eu
The Norwich Athletic Club
Sat 3rd Mar 2012
The Norwich Athletic Club are trying to get young people involved in sport and will be hosting the Norwich and District Open Sportshall Championships at Taverham HIgh School on Saturday 3rd March 2012
For more details on entering and helping out contact sportshall@conac.org.uk
An evening with Lesley Pearse
Tue 6th Mar 2012
Jarrold, Norwich - 6:30pm
An opportunity to meet global bestselling author Lesley Pearse, who will be joining us to discuss and sign copies of her latest novel The Promise - the follow-up to number one bestseller, Belle.
The Jarrold Spring Literary Lunch
Tue 6th Mar 2012
Tickets will soon be on sale for our Spring Literary Lunch. Among the line-up of authors, we look forward to welcoming creator of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Alexander McCall Smith. Details of this popular event are now being finalised and will be sent out soon - put the date in your diary now!
An evening with Steve Snelling
Thu 8th Mar 2012
Jarrolds, Norwich - 6:30
We welcome Norfolk author Steve Snelling, who will be introducing his book Norwich - A Shattered City, a gripping insight into war-torn Norwich. Illustrated with more than 170 photographs and other images, the book presents a graphic portrait of the suffering and the stoicism displayed during an assault from the air that changed the face of Norwich forever.
Nearly New Sale - Barford
Sun 11th Mar 2012
Barford Village Hall
10am til 12pm
Nearly new sale of childrens and babies clothing.
Really good quality items ideal for parents to be, parents, grandparents and childminders.
50p entry
Barford Village Hall Nearly New Sale
Sun 11th Mar 2012
Barford Village Hall are holding a NEARLY NEW SALE of childrens and babies clothing
on Sunday 11th March from 10am to 12pm
Entry is 50p
Really good quality items ideal for parents to be, parents, grandparents and childminders.
Mother Day's Afternoon Tea
Sun 18th Mar 2012
A Mother Day's Afternoon Tea takes place on Sunday 18th March at 3pm
Treat mum to a tasty afternoon tea served in the beautiful surroundings of Lord Lothian’s study.
£12.95 per person
P.A.C.T Charity Stall - Items Required
Sun 18th Mar 2012
Local Charities for All Animals - P.A.C.T The Animal Sanctuary based in Watton & FELINE CARE from Attleborough are holding a stall at Norwich Antiques & Collectors Fair at THE BROOK HOTEL in Bowthorpe on SUNDAY 18th MARCH.
Both sanctuarys require unwanted collectables to sell on this day, if anyone has anything please contact 07919 023352
Hethersett 30/60 - Hethersett Social Club
Sun 18th Mar 2012
The event takes up to 300 cyclists on a fully marshalled 30 mile route starting and finishing at the social club in Hethersett.
At the social club there will be music, BBQ, event stands, a 'Pamper Zone' run by Lisa Roberts of the company 'The Beauty Box', a sport masuese and the police will be holding a free bicycle marking service.
Entries are now closed but please lend your support on the day to this great event. Riders and supporters will all be welcomed at Hethersett Social Club.
Website: www.hethersett3060.com
The Eastern Blues Official Chelsea Supporters Club Charity Ball
Fri 23rd Mar 2012
The Eastern Blues Official Chelsea Supporters Club are holding a charity evening at the Brook Hotel on the 23rd of March starting at 7:30pm
Tickets are £20 each, including a carvery dinner, comedian Mick Pugh and former Chelsea legend Ron Harris.
There will be a raffle to win items personally donated by Ron, with everyone getting a signed dedicated photo from Ron.
For more details call 01603 660520
Spring Family Fun Day
Sat 24th Mar 2012
Spring Family Fun Day takes place on Saturday 24th March from 10:30am to 2pm
at City Academy Norwich on Earlham Road
Please use Bluebell Road entrance.
FREE entry and car parking.
Website: activities@cityacademynorwich.org
Jumble Sale
Sat 24th Mar 2012
Coltishall Village Hall, Rectory Rd, Coltishall, NR12 7HL
2 -3 pm.
Jumble, Nearly New, Bric-a-Brac, Toys, Books, Teas
50p Admission
Proceeds to Coltishall & Horstead Pre-School
A Jumble Sale at Coltishall Village Hall
Sat 24th Mar 2012
A Jumble Sale takes place at Coltishall Village Hall, Rectory Road in Coltishall on Saturday 24th March from 2 to 3pm.
50p Admission with proceeds to Coltishall & Horstead Pre-School
Bunwell and District Camera Club
Sat 24th Mar 2012 - Sun 25th Mar 2012
Bunwell and District Camera Club are proud to present their annual exhibition of members work at Long Stratton Village Hall on the weekend of March 24th (10am to 5pm) and 25th (10am to 4pm)
The exhibition will showcase some fantastic photography with several hundred images on display, along with audio visual presentations. Club members will be on hand to offer advice to those interested in taking up photography and to chat about their images.
Entry to the exhibition is free and light refreshments will be available.
Further details about the club and exhibition can be found at www.bdcameraclub.co.uk or by contacting 07583 082250.
Website: www.bdcameraclub.co.uk
Easter Event at Colney Wood
Tue 3rd Apr 2012
A childrens Easter Event takes place on Tuesday 3rd April
Come help build a tree monster in the wood, walk the trail and other activities
It's £5 per child accompanied by an adult
Book on 01603 811556
Music Charity Event
Sat 7th Apr 2012
The River Garden Pub, Yarmouth Road, Norwich
12 Noon start
in aid of Crohns & Colitis UK
A fun filled day and night for all the family.
Guest appearance from Russell Martin - NCFC
Over 10 local bands - Live music from 3:00pm
Auction at 5:30pm
Face Painting - Raffle - BBQ
A music charity event at the River Garden
Sat 7th Apr 2012
A music charity event at the River Garden on Saturday 7th April.
The charity is Crohns & Colitis UK which is an incurable bowel disease.
10 local bands/solo artists will be performing, and there is also an auction on the day
The event starts at noon with kids face painting and raffle, Live music from 3pm, auction at from 5pm and a DJ to finish off the night.
Children's Easter Party
Sun 8th Apr 2012
Easter Sunday
Hethersett Social Club are having a children's party is in the afternoon with fun and games, some nibbles and an easter egg hunt.
Website: www.hethersettsocialclub.co.uk
Easter Sunday Karaoke
Sun 8th Apr 2012
Hethersett Social Club
8:30pm start
Website: www.hethersettsocialclub.co.uk
Nelson's County Charity Ball 2012
Sat 26th May 2012
Nelson's County Charity Ball 2012 is going to be held on the Saturday 26th May at the Royal Norfolk Show Ground
There will be a 3 course meal, charity auction and raffle plus live music and much more.
It really is going to be one of the most talked about events of the year and tables are already being reserved fast
Tickets are £35 and are available by calling 07557 043577
A Craft and Classic Car Show
Sun 27th May 2012
A Craft and Classic Car Show takes place on Sunday 27th May at Thurlton Village Hall, just off the A146 Norwich to Lowestoft Road
Entry £2 with gates open from 9am
Indoor Craft stalls and outside pitches are available from £10
Contact Keith on 01580 480036 after 6pm to find out more
Website: www.thurtonautojumble.co.uk
This Queens Jubilee Bank Holiday Event at the Holiday Inn
Mon 4th Jun 2012 - Thu 7th Jun 2012
This Queens Jubilee Bank Holiday Event is set to be the highlight of early summer as
The Holiday Inn Norwich North are celebrating Her Majesty’s 60 year reign with a four day weekend from Monday 4th June
HIghlights include Comedian Russ WIlliams, Elvis tribute artist Peter Sisman and the Nigel King Band
BOOK NOW JUST £10 PER PERSON by calling Don on 07887 998758 or Sue on 07502 454993
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices Nightrider Cycle Challenge
Sat 9th Jun 2012 - Sun 10th Jun 2012
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is hoping the London 2012 Olympics will encourage athletes and cyclists of all abilities to get active and raise funds for the charity.
EACH has 10 places for both the Nightrider cycle challenge; an exciting 100km moonlit ride past London’s iconic landmarks and the Virgin Active London Triathlon.
The Nightrider which takes place on the 9th and 10th June and will see cyclists setting off while the capital sleeps to follow a 100km circular route past fifty of London’s most famous landmarks including Tower Bridge, a deserted City of London and Trafalgar Square.
Anyone interested in taking part in either event is being asked to bid for a place and commit to raising a minimum of £250 sponsorship for EACH. For more information and to bid for a place visit www.each.org.uk/events/fancy_a_challenge and call the North Essex Fundraising Team on 01206 848450
The Norwich Harmony Barbershop Singers at Colney Wood
Sat 16th Jun 2012
The Norwich Harmony Barbershop Singers Present a Fundraising Concert for Motor Neurone Disease on Saturday 16th June at 7.30pm at Colney Woodland Burial Park
An evening of entertaining and refreshments served
Tickets are £7 per person
Macmillian Coffee Morning at Colney Wood
Sat 23rd Jun 2012
A Macmillian Coffee Morning takes place on Saturday 23rd June at Colney Wood
Please pop along for a lovely cake and refreshments to support this fundraiser
Entry is £3 per person
Sponsored 100km walk along the Great Wall of China
Mon 1st Oct 2012 - Wed 31st Oct 2012
Tammy Futers, staff nurse at Woodside House Care Home is taking part in a sponsored 100km walk along the Great Wall of China, for the Alzheimer’s charity in October.
To help her raise funds, members of staff at Woodside house have undertaken the gruelling task of participating in a sponsored slim for the next six months.
If you are interested in sponsoring Tammy please log on to www.justgiving.com/Tammy-Futers
