Uplifting stories for Norfolk and Suffolk
Ipswich County Library will be hosting a free workshop next month to help aspiring children’s authors next month after winning a national competition to fund the event. The library is one of several projects to win the ‘All Stories’ national competition to host a fully funded workshop to encourage and support aspiring writers from under-represented […]
Sunday 9th February – Blakenham Woodland Garden, Little Blakenham, Ipswich IP8 4LZ.The garden will be open from 10.00.a.m. – 4.00.p.m., admission £5 children £3. There will be the usual refreshments. Sunday 16th February – Gable House, Halesworth Road, Redisham, Beccles NR34 8NE.This garden will be open from 11.00.a.m. – 4.00.p.m., admission £5 children free. Refreshments will be […]
People are being invited to discover more about Great Yarmouth’s fascinating history with six new talks by the town’s Heritage Guides. The one-hour talks take place at 1pm on the second Tuesday of January, February, March, October, November and December at the Town Hall in Great Yarmouth. Each talk costs £5.50 per person to attend […]
Emma Healey, the multi-million-copy bestselling author, will be in her home city to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated and suspenseful new novel, Sweat. Healey, who completed her MA in Creative Writing at UEA in 2010, is the acclaimed author of Whistle in the Dark and Elizabeth is Missing. The latter was a Sunday Times bestseller, winner of the […]
Celebrate the publication of multi-award-winning author Eimear McBride's brand new novel The City Changes Its Face. Eimear will be in conversation with Henry Layte of The Book Hive — who discovered and published Eimear's first book, A Girl Is A Half-formed Thing, which explores a passionate love affair tested to its limits. A Girl is […]
Pensthorpe Natural Park is set to host an engaging new February half-term event, 'Crazy Courtship' from February 15th to 23rd, designed to captivate families and nature enthusiasts alike. With a perfect blend of education and fun, this event offers a full day of outdoor adventure, interactive trails, and a touch of cheeky humour. Crazy Courtship […]
Suffolk Energy Action Solutions (SEAS) presents a truly sublime programme by acclaimed pianist Christian Blackshaw. Proceeds from ticket sales will raise funds for its campaign to promote offshore infrastructure for north sea wind farms. Mozart: Sonata in A major, K.331 (Alla Turca) Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op.15 Schubert: Two Impromptus from D.899: no. 3 in G flat […]
A total wipeout challenge is coming to Castle Quarter in Norwich this February half term, offering free entertainment for energetic teens and children of all ages. Those daring to take on the wipeout challenge will need to jump, dart, dodge and duck as they avoid getting knocked off the platform by a giant spinning arm, […]
Suffolk Libraries’ now annual online book festival is taking place in February. The festival is a vibrant celebration of literature which invites people to dive into captivating online author talks, explore diverse genres, and discover new favourite reads from the comfort of their home. The festival will take place on 21, 22 and 23 February 2025 […]
Enjoy a special edition of Snape Sessions with legendary musician and DJ, Huey Morgan. Huey is an American-born musician, radio personality and DJ, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Fun Lovin' Criminals. His background blends American roots with British influences, after moving to the UK in the 1990s. Huey has […]
Following a successful event in 2024, the Big C glitter ball is back for 2025! It’s time to get the sequins on and join Big C for a glamorous evening of ballroom and Latin dancing with its ‘Strictly Big C’ fundraising event. Working with a talented group of dancers from Miller Dance Studios, supporters from a […]
‘Tales from the Motherland’ comes to venues in Norfolk and Suffolk. Following the success of last year’s The Hollyhock Trilogy fEAST Theatre has commissioned three more darkly comic tales from writer Rob John. Starring Barbara Horne, Dawn Finnerty and Robin McLoughlin, the new show brings you three funny but poignant stories of three mothers whose […]
