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Your Norwich
Norwich Ghost Walks from June to November
Tue 1st Jun 2010 - Tue 30th Nov 2010
The Man in Black and his team are stepping up the tension for the summer/autumn programme of terror around the streets of Norwich.
The first walk is happening on June 1st at 7.30pm from the Adam and Eve in Bishopgate, and every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday thereafter until November 30th.
The cost is £6 and £4 for concessions.
For further details telephone 07831189985 or email norwichmaninblack@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.ghostwalksnorwich.co.uk/
Strawberries and Steam
Thu 1st Jul 2010 - Sat 31st Jul 2010
Every weekend in July visitors to the Bure Valley Railway can enjoy a steam train journey with free strawberries and cream to every far paying passenger.
Trains depart from Aylsham and Wroxham regularly throughout each day.
Hoveton Hall Gardens Glass House
Fri 16th Jul 2010 - Mon 16th Aug 2010
The restoration of rare 19th century Glass House at Hoveton Hall Gardens is complete.
Visitors are invited enjoy the gardens and the wide variety of plants on show.
They’re open every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday between 10.30am and 5pm.
Admission is £5 for adults and £2.50 for children over 5.
Toy appeal at The Mall Norwich
Thu 22nd Jul 2010 - Sun 22nd Aug 2010
There’s a toy appeal on at The Mall Norwich to mark the launch of Toy Story 3D.
All gifts will be donated to Leeway women’s aid who help families who are victims of domestic violence.
Just leave your donation at the ask me points.
LunchBox 2010
Mon 26th Jul 2010 - Fri 13th Aug 2010
LunchBox 2010, The Forum’s popular programme of live street art and performance is back for this summer.
Head down to Millennium Plain every weekday at 12.30pm and 1.30pm from the 26th July to 13th August to join in with the fun.
Butterfly Conservation in City Parks
Tue 27th Jul 2010 - Sun 1st Aug 2010
Find out more about the beautiful butterflies and marvelous moths that live Norwich.
There are butterfly conservation events happening across the city’s parks.
The first is on Tuesday 27th between 10am and 5pm at Wensum Park.
Then on Thursday 29th the conservation team will be at Waterloo Park between 10am and 5pm.
Finally on Sunday 1st August between 10am and 5pm they’ll be at Eaton Park.
Norwich Pride
Sat 31st Jul 2010
The Norwich Pride event's happening in the city on July 31st.
It's to celebrate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.
The aim's is to get rid of discrimination and raise awareness of LGBT issues.
The Norwich samba band are leading the parade through the city.
Outside on Millennium Plain there are interactive dance demos in the morning including latin american and line dancing.
The Pride Picnic is at Chapelfield Gardens from 12-2pm and there'll be activities for the kids, a poetry corner and performance artists around the park.
The Pride Show on Millennium Plain starts at 3pm and is filled with local talent.
Brundall River Fest
Sat 31st Jul 2010
This year’s Brundall River Fest is happening on Saturday 31st July.
There’s lots happening including a dog show, stalls, refreshments and entertainment.
The fun continues into the evening with the River Fest party on the marina.
For more details and to book tickets for the evening dance call Jane Carver on 07788527478, Richard Portway on 07860578245.
Charity Football Match and BBQ in Cawston
Sun 1st Aug 2010
There’s a charity football match happening on Sunday 1st August at Cawston Primary School.
Doors open at 1pm and kick off is at 2pm.
As well as the football there’ll be lots to do including a BBQ after the game at the Bell Inn Cawston.
The teams are made up of local youths and local police and some former professionals as well.
They’ll be competing for the Matthew Fletcher Cup- in memory of Matthew who passed away in 2006 from Leukemia.
All welcome to come and support the day which is raising money for CLIC sergeant and Macmillan nurses.
Fundraiser for the Starlight Children's Foundation
Sun 1st Aug 2010
There's a Charity Fundraiser being held in aid of the Starlight Children's Foundation.
It's at the Boundary Public House in Norwich from 12 - midnight.
There'll be : karaoke/disco, raffle, bbq, street dancers, kiddies entertainer + games
bouncy castle.
Stalls for the day are £5.
All money raised will be given to starlight children's foundation set up for children who are terminally ill or are receiving treatment in hospital and provides entertainment for these children and trips of a life time.
For more information you can email: info@starlightkaraoke.com
Website: .www.starlight.org.uk
Black Tie on the Broads
Tue 3rd Aug 2010
A black tie event raising money for cancer research takes place on the southern comfort party boat on the Norfolk broads
The event also features a jazz band, raffle and champagne on arrival.
Tickets are £22.50 per person
For more info contact Amy.Warman@rbs.co.uk
Norwich’s Family Fun Fayre
Sat 7th Aug 2010
Norwich’s Family Fun Fayre takes place on Saturday 7th August from 12 til 6 at the Anglian Sports and Social Club
Entry and parking is free
There will be loads of things to do including;
The Official It’s a Knock Out, 24ft Mobile Climbing Wall, Bucking Bronco, Giant Jenga/Connect 4 and Snakes & Ladders, 9 Hole Crazy Golf, Archery, Circus Skills Workshop, Fairground Stalls, Bouncy castle, Beer tent, Hog Roast and the East Anglia Air Ambulance!
All proceeds going to Air Ambulance and John Grooms Court
Charity Screening
Sun 8th Aug 2010
There's a charity screening of the family film Marmaduke at the Odeon Cinema on Sunday 8th August at 11am
It's raising money for the Indigo Dyslexia Centre and the NSPCC
After the film there will be a chance to have a chat with the dedicated volunteers from the centre who can offer help and advice on dyslexia screening and assessment plus information on tuition and educational resources available direct from the Charing Cross charity
For more information from ODEON Norwich contact Events Manager, Kate Price on either 01603 230414 or via email at odeon.norwich@odeonuk.com
Big C Sale
Fri 13th Aug 2010
A Big C Sale takes place at the Assembly Rooms on Friday 13th August between 12 and 6.30pm.
Sell your clothes, support those with cancer and receive 50% of the proceeds or just come along and buy a bargain
Find out more by calling Sharon on 01603 751691
A Celebration Festival
Sun 15th Aug 2010
A Celebration Festival is being held on Sunday 15th August 2010 at Roundwood Celebration Venue in Taverham between 11.00am to 5.00 pm.
Its a family fun day with lots of outside and inside activites for all the family.
There will be some wedding services available and our Events Team will be on hand to answer any questions.
We will also have an exhibition of our Retirement Village available for all to see.
The event is to raise money for The Big C.
Please contact Jill (jill@roundwood-norwich.co.uk) or 01603 260830 for further details.
Coffee Morning in Cantley
Wed 18th Aug 2010
There is a Charity Coffee Morning and Sale happening on Wednesday 18th August between 10am and 12pm at the British Sugar Social Club in Cantley
All proceeds go to the Alzheimer's and Neonatal Baby Care Unit at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital
Any donations welcome, call 01493 700767 to arrange collection.
Norwich Mind Fete
Sat 21st Aug 2010
An annual fete for the charity Norwich Mind takes place on the 21st August at 50 Sale Road in Norwich.
The event takes place between 12 and 4 for your chance to enjoy a fun filled day.
Corton House Summer Fete
Tue 24th Aug 2010
The Corton House Summer Fete takes place on Saturday 24th August from 2pm
They’ll be line dancing, stalls, musicians, cakes, jewellery, face painting, plants, books and lots more
The fete will be opened by Norwich South MP Simon Wright
All proceeds go to the Corton House Amenities Fund
For more information call Peter Tucker on 01603 716621
Easton College Fashion Show
Sat 11th Sep 2010
A Fashion Show will be held at Easton College in the Sports and Conference Centre on Saturday 11th September 2010.
The Fashion Show will start at 7pm.
Tickets available from Easton College please call 01603 731292 for more information.
