DOCUMENTING THE CARIBBEAN CLUB: THEN AND NOW | JOHN FERGUSON + TONY POWLETT – Ipswich

SPILL Think Tank High Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Join photographer John Ferguson, creator of the ICA Memories photographic commission, and Tony Powlett, an avid documenter of the Caribbean Club, in conversation with SPILL Artistic Director Robin Deacon. Together, they will share their knowledge and recollections of the ICA’s activities and communities, and their respective experiences documenting its vibrant history. Date: Thursday 21 November […]

Festive Wreath Making – Great Yarmouth Town Hall

Great Yarmouth Town Hall Hall Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Would you like to make your own festive wreath this Christmas? Why not head to Great Yarmouth Town Hall for an evening of wreath making at 7pm on Thursday, November 21. Tickets cost £25 per person and will include everything you need to create your wreath along with a hot drink and a delicious mince […]

Christmas Craft Markets – Stonham Barns Park

Stonham Barns Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal

The Christmas Craft Market will be staged again at Stonham Barns Park this year – but instead of the market being on one weekend it will span two – 23 and 24 November and 30 November and 1 December(from 10am – 4.00pm) to enable more visitors to start the festive season early with some Christmas shopping and activities. With […]

Festive Fair at The Forum

The Forum Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

This year's Festive Fair promises to be bigger and better than ever - packed full of Christmas cheer! The Festive Fair at The Forum attracts thousands of visitors each year. There will be East Anglian stalls galore selling everything from jewellery, pottery, textiles, woodcraft, glassware, art, preserves, calendars, cards, prints, Christmas decorations, chocolates, candles, cakes, brownies, […]

Afternoon Talk – How Dogs Became Pets: a History of Dogs from Working Dogs to Household Companions – Lynn Museumn

Lynn Museum Market Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom

In this illustrated talk, Ciara Farrell (head of the Culture and Heritage Department at the Kennel Club, London) will be discussing the domestication of dogs, their role as working animals and their transition, during the 19th Century, to being pets and companions. Booking is recommended as seating is limited. Friday 29 November 2024 - 14:00 […]

Christina Alden & Alex Patterson Homecoming Concert – Norwich Arts Centre

Norwich Arts Centre St Benedict's Street, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Christina Alden & Alex Patterson are multi-instrumentalists and songwriters from Norwich. Their music is rich with intertwining harmony, sensitive accomplished musicianship and a creative song-writing style that is both delicate and moving. Deeply inspired by the world around them, they have a keen environmental eye to craft stories with the natural world at its heart, […]

Big C’s ‘Remember in December’ service – St Peter Mancroft Church, Norwich

St Peter Mancroft Church Market Place, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Remember in December St Peter Mancroft Church – Wednesday 4 December Big C Cancer Charity will be holding its annual ‘Remember in December’ service at St Peter Mancroft Church in Norwich on Wednesday 4 December. Join the charity for an evening of reflection, readings and Christmas carols. Whether you have had a recent bereavement, you […]

Farmers’ Market – Creake Abbey

Creake Abbey North Creake, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Creake Abbey hosts its award-winning Farmers’ Market on the first Saturday of each month (excluding January). There are over 50 stalls to choose from, offering fresh local produce including meat, fresh vegetables, fruit and flowers in season, cheeses, cakes, savoury and sweet tartes, pies, fudge, artisan breads, pickles, oils, vinegars, preserves, local wines & ales, […]

City of Literature Publishing Fair – National Centre for Writing

National Centre for Writing Dragon Hall, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

The popular Publishing Fair returns for Christmas! Drop in and explore the vibrant independent publishing culture of the East of England. Meet publishers and writers from the region, stock up on gifts, and enjoy short talks on the publishing industry. There will be festive refreshments and family-friendly activities to enjoy! You’ll also have the opportunity […]

CANCELLED – Big C’s Jingle Jangle Fun Run – Thetford Forest

High Lodge Thetford Forest, Suffolk, United Kingdom

CANCELLED Following its success last Christmas, Norfolk Cancer Charity, Big C, is holding its second Christmas fun run on Sunday 8 December at High Lodge, Thetford, raising funds to support local people affected by cancer. ‘Jingle Jangle’ is a fun run with a difference. All participants will be given a wristband with bells on, to […]

Christmas (mini) Market – Pensthorpe

Pensthorpe Pensthorpe Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, United Kingdom

After storm Bert ripped through Norfolk and a whole host of festive events had to be cancelled. Popular nature reserve Pensthorpe, reschedules their market for the 8th December. The original market was planned to go ahead on Sunday 24th November, and is usually one of Norfolk’s largest festive markets welcoming the regions best makers, creators […]

Victorian Christmas – St. George’s Guildhall, King’s Lynn

St George's Guildhall 29 King's Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at St George’s Guildhall where a range of free festive family-friendly activities will take place on Sunday 8 December 2024. From 11am until 3pm there will be a range of free Victorian themed activities for families to enjoy: Take part in the Christmas pudding trail. Can you […]