Uplifting stories for Norfolk and Suffolk
Castle Quarter will be making pre-loved school uniform items available for people to collect for free this January, on Thursday 2nd and Saturday 4th January 2025. Over the summer, the centre organised a ‘given in kindness’ collection of school uniform, with more than 600 pieces of clothing generously donated by members of the public. The team at Castle […]
Residents will once again be able to have their real Christmas tree turned into chippings at one of the borough council’s shredding events on Saturday 4th January 2025. Natural wood chipping can be used as a chemical free form of weed suppressant or can be used to improve soil structure, making the most of unwanted Christmas trees. […]
This massive vinyl selection ranges from the super rare to the brand new with a sprinkling of bargain bins! Admission: 10am-3pm £3, 9am-10am £6.
It's nearly Wymondham Panto Season (oh yes it is!) lots of laughter, music and fun for all ages - who will you be bringing? 10% off ticket orders of 10 or more All profits to Break Charity - Changing Young Lives.
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 […]
Wymondham Farmers’ Market is on the third Saturday of every month, 9am - 1pm on the cobbled market place next to the elegant Market Cross, also home of the Tourist Information Centre, in the heart of town. It's a delightful social occasion – where families and friends meet. Full of fantastic Norfolk producers, makers and […]
Free family-friendly sessions aimed at helping residents learn new cooking skills, swap recipe ideas, and discover ways to eat healthy and nutritional food while also saving money; are to return to Downham Market next week. Food for thought is being served up once again at Eternity Downham Market on Sovereign Way, PE38 9SW, every Tuesday […]
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
Head to Christchurch Mansion on Saturday January 25, 2025, from 2pm - 3.30pm, for the launch of Suffolk Creatives. The project showcases portraits of female creators across Suffolk, spanning poets, painters, and saddle makers. The portraits join An Eye for Life: Photography by John Ferguson, an outstanding collection of photographs forming a 25-year retrospective of John’s […]
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 […]
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 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!
To celebrate its 100th year, Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society (NNOS) is delighted to announce Singin’ in the Rain as their 2025 production. This musical adapted for the stage from the golden-age movie of the same name comes to Norwich Theatre Royal between 28 Jan – 1 Feb 25. Pouring with laughs, charm, romance, and wit, expect high-energy […]
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 […]
The garden visiting season is already upon us and four fabulous gardens will be opening for the National Garden Scheme’s Snowdrop Festival. How fortunate we are in Norfolk to have these four gardens which have opened their gates for visitors for many years. In the west of the county is Lexham Hall near Litcham, to […]
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 […]
