Uplifting stories for Norfolk and Suffolk
The Henham Steam and Country Show (formerly the Grand Henham Steam Rally) takes place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 2024 at Henham Park, near Southwold. As well as offering a fantastic family day out with exciting displays, parades and attractions, visitors will once again be able to steer one of the show's steam engines […]
Award winning Norfolk producers and makers, the famous Sam Sharp to sharpen all your knives, blades and tools, plus the town's indie businesses, cute cafes, historic pubs and heritage to explore - including the stunning Wymondham Abbey, Wymondham Heritage Museum, Historic Norfolk’s Becket’s Chapel and Mid Norfolk Railway heritage line at Wymondham Abbey Station, it’s so worth a special trip, […]
40Fest will showcase the 40 Stories exhibition & celebrate 40 years of The Matthew Project. Food & refreshments The Matthew Project will be serving up a delicious BBQ, cream teas and hot & cold refreshments all day. Plus, they'll be joined by The Hope Coffee Co and Feel Good Ice Cream Co, who will be […]
The Ipswich Half Marathon returns on Sunday 22 September, offering an inclusive running event open to participants of all abilities. The event starts and finishes at Ipswich Town FC's Portman Road Stadium and will take runners on a scenic 13.1 mile route through the town centre, past Ipswich Waterfront and along the River Orwell. Whether […]
James Paget Hospital in Gorleston is looking for additional volunteer ‘befrienders’ to come and support patients, heading into the busy autumn and winter months. At a special Open Day being held at the hospital’s Louise Hamilton Centre on Wednesday 25th September between 11.30am and 5pm, anyone over the age of 17 who is interested in volunteering […]
Head to The Forum for a heart-warming introduction to Fotograf, where children in Uganda are given the opportunity to express themselves through the lens of a camera. Witness the creativity and unique perspective of these young photographers as they capture moments that inspire and move us. This in-person event promises to be a celebration of […]
Pensthorpe, the North Norfolk-based nature reserve, has announced a weekend filled with Flamboyance and feathery fun at its new Flamingo Festival! The exciting event takes place over the weekend of 28th and 29th September and aims to showcase the reserves flock of 66 Greater Flamingos. Families can enjoy a day full of themed fun with […]
The Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival, one of the UK’s most loved culinary events, is thrilled to announce its chef demo lineup for 2024. Headlining the event are Michelin starred Tom Aikens, Tom Booton of The Grill at The Dorchester hotel, celebrated chef and cookbook author Ben Tish and Ivan Tisdall Downes of Native at […]
Colour Run is Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity's brand new event for 2024! The family-friendly fun run will be the most colourful event of the year by far. Kick off the festivities at the start line with a spectacular Colour Extravaganza, giving each participant the chance to throw their own pot of colour powder up […]
Welcome to the WalkNorfolk festival. Created in October 2022, it is one of the most diverse and innovative walking festivals in the country. The festival takes place every October and celebrates Norfolk’s incredibly rich natural landscapes, heritage and history and much more with guided walks taking place right across the county. The 2024 festival will […]
An exhibition of artworks marking 30 years since the end of apartheid will see linocuts and cartoons by South African illustrator and cartoonist Norman Kaplan on display in the Enterprise Centre on the UEA campus from 30 September – 18 October. Norman Kaplan was born in Gqeberha (formally Port Elizabeth), South Africa in 1947 and […]
Free display at Norwich Millennium Library documents 500 years of Black music in Britain following this year’s ground-breaking British Library exhibition. Inspired by the British Library’s Beyond the Bassline exhibition, Norwich Millennium Library will host a free panel display from 1st to 31st October throughout Black History Month to help tell a national story about […]
