Uplifting stories for Norfolk and Suffolk
Forncett Industrial Steam Museum announces the return of Forncett Festival. From the 7th - 9th August the museum will open its doors for three days of live music, films & participatory open mics and workshops. Local and international acts will perform across the weekend at the industrial heritage site in the heart of the Tas […]
A group art exhibition showcasing creative talent from the Norwich area, featuring work from experienced practitioners as well as relative newcomers A broad range of subject matter will be on display, including landscape, portrait, still life and abstract pieces. All work will be for sale.
With the summer holidays underway, people are being encouraged to take advantage of a range of free community activities focused on health and wellbeing. Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been working with community groups and residents to launch its EAT Project in the Barrack Estate in the town and in Caister. The project aims to […]
Families across Breckland are invited to enjoy a summer of free fun and entertainment as a gaming bus and outdoor cinema screenings are set to visit the district’s five market towns this August. Taking place during the school holidays, the events will bring family-friendly activities to Attleborough, Dereham, Swaffham, Thetford, and Watton, giving residents and visitors […]
Join us for an interactive session inspired by Amanda Addison’s YA novel, Looking for Lucie. Explore the topics that matter to you — identity, belonging, friendships, family and the things that define who you are — and use them to write a story. Suitable for ages 11–13 years.
Families across Babergh and Mid Suffolk can enjoy two free community fun days this summer, with a packed programme of activities on offer for all ages. Delivered by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, the events will take place between 10am and 2pm at Belle Vue Park in Sudbury on Wednesday 12 August, and at Stowupland […]
Finnbar’s Force – regular appearances from 13 August 13, 19 and 25 August Castle Quarter will welcome children’s cancer charity Finnbar’s Force to Norwich city centre this summer. Founded by the parents of five-year-old Finnbar Cork, who sadly died from a rare brain tumour in 2016, the Norfolk-based charity supports children and families across East […]
Stiff Records first release, on 14 August 1976, was a single (in the normal 7" vinyl 45 rpm format) by Nick Lowe, "So It Goes", B-side "Heart of the City", with the striking catalogue number BUY 1. To mark this date, Richard Balls, author of Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story will be talking about […]
Join us at our 60th Anniversary Big Summer Quiz - a special event celebrating 60 years of providing vital mental health care across Norfolk and Waveney! Hosted by the fabulous Knuckle Sandwich, the quiz will contain plenty of laughs and prizes. It’s the perfect way to spend an evening with friends, family, or colleagues! Every ticket sold helps us continue vital […]
AfriFest East returns to Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich on Saturday 15th August 2026, promising its biggest celebration yet with an unforgettable mix of live music, culture, food, fashion and family entertainment. This year’s headline evening performances feature Timaya, one of Nigeria’s most influential hitmakers whose career spans two decades with anthems including Bum Bum, Cold Outside […]
Stonham Barns Park - one of Suffolk’s premier leisure and tourism venues and a part of Cosgrove Leisure Parks UK - is gearing up to welcome car lovers and families for the Classic Car Show 2026 on Sunday, 16 August. This eagerly awaited annual event promises a vibrant day out for all, packed with automotive marvels and fun for all […]
Award-winning psychological thriller DISREMEMBER will return to filmmaker Matthew Simpson’s hometown this August for a special one-off screening followed by a live audience Q&A at Sunrise Film Festival. Created entirely by Simpson with no crew, no cast and no budget, the film has gone on to win multiple Best Feature awards before making its US […]
