Cley Calling - Spring Song
Bird Bonanza
Thursday 4 May – Sunday 7 May Celebrate International Dawn Chorus Weekend with a festival of sound and spring wildlife. The long weekend includes music performances, evening talks, workshops and children’s events, with something for everyone to enjoy at this special time of year.
Sunday 7 May Join us on Intentional Dawn Chorus Day, and learn why birds sing, discover the variety of bird song and have a go at identifying different bird song yourself. We will be running free craft and activities all day long for all the family to help you explore the fascinating world of birdlife. Times: 10am – 3.30pm. Cost: Free.
The Most Perfect Thing
Confluence Project
Friday 5 May How are eggs of different shapes made, and why are they the shape they are? When does the shell of an egg harden? Why do some eggs contain two yolks? How are the colours and patterns of an eggshell created, and why do they vary? And which end of an egg is laid first – the blunt end or the pointy end? Find out with Dr Tim Birkhead author of the bestseller The Most Perfect Thing. Times: 7pm supper, 7.45pm talk Cost: £10 NWT members, £12 non-members (includes supper). Booking essential: 01263 740008.
Sunday 7 May Drawing inspiration from the waterways, marshes and coastlines of East Anglia, Confluence aims to take audiences on a visual and auditory in-the-moment experience that reflects these landscapes and our relationship with water. Featuring pianist Adrian Lever, back-lit projected works by artists Bill Vine, Sarah Cannell and Alison Harvey form the only light source in the space. The project includes an exhibition that will be available to view from 4 – 7 May. Times: Doors 6.30pm for licensed bar and light meals, performance 7.30pm Cost: £12 NWT members, £15 non-members, Booking essential: 01263 740008.
StringFillies Saturday 6 May StringFillies music combines tunes and songs from the Celtic and Gaelic tradition coupled with music from further afield including Georgia and Russia. Their combination of the concert harp with cello, violin and voices offers a magical and flexible quality, that needs no amplification and brings a sense of traditional music making to their performances. Doors 6.30pm for licensed bar and light meals, performance 7.30pm. Cost: £12 NWT members, £15 non-members. Booking essential: 01263 740008.
The Cley Harbour Project Thursday 11 May Simon Read from the Cley Harbour Project will be explaining why the project was set up, what has been done so far and what the project aims to achieve. Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm Cost: £8 NWT members, £10 nonmembers (price includes a light lunch). Booking essential: 01263 740008.
Eels Eels Eels Sunday 21 May On World Fish Migration Day we will be celebrating the amazing lives and incredible journeys of the European eels which are found locally in the Glaven valley. Come and explore these fascinating creatures as well as learning about other forms of mysterious pond life. Time: 11am – 3pm Cost: Free.
String Fillies Song Writing Workshop They will join us at Cley to run an afternoon song writing workshop followed by a special evening performance playing music specifically chosen to connect to the Marshes and life in North Norfolk. Times: 2– 4pm. Cost: £12 NWT members, £15 non-members. Booking essential: 01263 740008.
Bird Bingo Wednesday 24 May Perfect for bird lovers and bingo lovers alike. There will be plenty of chances to win prizes and discover many different bird species. Time: 7.30pm (doors at 7pm with a licensed bar) Cost: £5 Location: Cley Village Hall Booking essential: 01263 740008.
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