Anna Sewell, the author of black beauty, was born just up the road in Great Yarmouth. Today you can visit the house where she was born, run by Redwings which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Thomas Ruys Smith is an expert in Victorian literature and will explore the work of Anna Sewell as […]

Fresh from a sell-out show at Norwich Playhouse, January offers a unique chance to see Norwich: A Love Story in the intimate setting of the Museum of Norwich. Celebrate the cobbled streets of our city with the storytelling show by writer and theatre-maker John Osborne. A story full of love, secrets and the history of […]

Dr Giorgia Bottinelli, curator of historic art, Norwich Castle Museum talks about the relationship between the work of Turner and that of Norwich School artist John Crome. Price - Adult £7.80, includes museum admission, free with a Norfolk Museum Pass Suitable for : Adults

Join the Mayor and Mayoress of Ipswich for this Black Tie occasion, as they commemorate Robert Burns, Address the Haggis, and give a Toast to the Lassies! Councillor Elango Elavalakan willl welcome guests to the Council Chamber in Ipswich Town Hall for this special evening in support of his charities Cancer Support Suffolk and Genesis Orwell […]

In celebration of World Cancer Day on 4 February, Big C invites you to host a Big Cuppa event to raise funds and awareness. Whether at home, work or in the community, it's a chance to enjoy a cuppa or a baked treat, all while raising vital funds!

People are being invited to attend Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s annual service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Holocaust Memorial Day occurs every year on January 27 – the anniversary of the liberation of the largest Nazi death camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945 – and this year’s service will take place at the Blackfriars Cemetery in […]

In this cosy and mindful practical workshop, you will learn some basic visible mending techniques to extend the life of your clothing and other textiles in use in your day-to-day life. The workshop will explore darning and patching holes, tears and worn areas on both knitted and woven fabrics, and participants will use a variety […]

Join archaeologist and museum worker, Monika Ingólfsdóttir in an introduction to the Norse settlement of Iceland in the Viking age. Learn about the many precious stones the island had to offer the newcomers and how the people used them throughout the ages in relation to magic, healing, and folklore. Price - £2 per person. NMS […]

Make a difference close to home and take on the Virtual 150-Mile Challenge! Walk 150 miles during February and March while raising vital funds for Big C and the Community Sports Foundation. Whether you stroll, hike, or power walk, how you complete the challenge is entirely up to you. With a suggested fundraising target of £150, […]