Enjoy FREE sports activities and challenges every Tuesday and Wednesday with The Community Sports Foundation and Run Norwich. Highlights include a speed bounce challenge, being the ‘gaffer’, competitions and even a Lotus car on Chantry Square*.
Plus our FREE daily sports-themed trail and over 90 fantastic shops, cafés and restaurants to enjoy. There’s only one place you need to be this summer!
..to the summer edition, however as I write this, we still haven’t seen a summer yet!
Norfolk Heritage Open Days festival takes place next month.. Heritage Open Days (HODs) is England’s largest free festival of heritage and culture, taking place Friday 6 September – Sunday 15 September 2024. Every year thousands of people attend free HODs events, discovering more about England’s history, learning the stories behind some of our most loved buildings and organisations, and discovering the untold tales and unsung heroes of the country.
Norfolk HODs events will take visitors from the pier to the factory, with events from city to coast. From discovering Norfolk’s famous architects, to the servants who worked below stairs in stately homes,
HODs gives a glimpse into the lives of those who lived and worked in our county over hundred years. Discover these delights through brass bands, chickens and even… coal!
The online event directory is live, with thousands of events waiting to be discovered, and almost 300 of those are taking place in Norfolk! Events can range from open doors, guided tours, performances, talks, exhibitions and activities.
Booking opens on Monday 19 August at 10am for the majority of Norfolk events. As all HODs events are free, these are in high demand and get snapped up fast. Luckily, there are many fantastic events that do not require any booking at all. Take a look on the website below norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk
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Just a stone’s throw from Great Yarmouth, Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens is the perfect day out for families, with so much to see from endangered tigers and leopards to red pandas, noisy gibbons, and many more exciting animals. The park is open all year from 10am (except Christmas Day).
A unique network of raised walkways allows visitors to get up close and personal with many of the animals. You can follow the bridges across the lake or climb the Jubilee Tree Walk to get magnificent views of the park. There is also the Tiger Tree Walk, which takes you directly over the enclosure and the Tiger Veranda, a new feature at the park where visitors can stand and view the fascinating behaviours of the tigers.
You can also visit the Swamp House to see the crocodiles and alligators – dare you cross the ‘wobbly bridge’?
In addition to the variety of incredible animals to
see at Thrigby Hall, there are also plenty of other activities to keep little ones entertained. A large play area is a hit with young visitors. It includes climbing frames and a large slide, perfect for children who still have energy to burn after a good walk watching the animals. There is also a separate tree ropes play area and a maze on the front lawn, alongside a play area and slide that is suitable for younger children.
The Cockatoo Café is open all day serving a range of hot food and drinks and, after a day of exploring, you can pick up some mementos to remember your day out at the gift shop.
The park is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. There are also toilet facilities and free parking.
To plan your visit to Thrigby Hall and book your tickets with a discounted online rate, please visit thrigbyhall.com
Bowling House is a cocktail bar, karaoke venue and restaurant that just happens to be a ten pin bowling alley.
Located on Dereham Road in Norwich City Centre, Bowling House is a great night out with fun group activities and special offers. Opening in March 2018 and located in the former Regal Cinema on Dereham Road. Bowling House has brought something new and exciting to the centre of the fine city. We have plenty of fun things to do with the kids that are good for a rainy day, so if you’re looking for somewhere to take the family give us a call, or book online (family of 4 bowl for only £28)
Voted No 1 for Norwich nightlife on Trip Advisor, if you’re planning an event for a birthday meal, hen party or stag do we have all the event ideas for big groups. All our food is freshly prepared on site, no microwaves here. Serving house nachos and beef chiili, hand made
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Our bar serves a range of wines, craft beers and cocktails, look out for the Norwich Cocktail Week bartender competition here sometime in October.
Our corporate hospitality packages are great for work nights out, with special deals for team building or your annual Christmas Party.
Finally, we host a number of events here, with weekly Comedy (every Friday) Drag nights, Bingo Shows and Live music there's lots more to us than you might think.
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Norwich Theatre has announced its Take Part activities for the autumn term, with plenty of opportunities to get creative and join a great community.
Sam Dawson, Head of Creative Engagement at Norwich Theatre, said:
"Our creative sessions this term o er you space and freedom to express yourself in a safe environment, while meeting a friendly community of like-minded people. Our skilled practitioners will guide you through each session and leave you brimming with con dence and a smile on your face!"
Come and explore the stories from Norwich Theatre's history with the Archive Club (1 Oct & 5 Nov). You will delve into Norwich Theatre's extensive archive and creatively re ect on what has changed, what has stayed the same, and how storytelling has re ected, challenged and entertained the community. These are friendly and sociable sessions for you to share your memories and help Norwich Theatre write the next chapter of its story. Try a free taster session on Heritage Open Day on 15 Sep.
You will want to put on your dancing shoes with the vast selection of dance options available. Dance Lab (4 Sep – 6 Nov) is perfect for anyone looking to gain new dance and movement skills. Sessions are designed to enhance wellbeing through an exploration of improvisation, physical exercises and choreographic skills. If you are looking to weave a new style into your dance practice, try Freedom of Movement: Cultural
Celebration (20 Sep – 15 Nov). This term, the workshops will explore what happens when traditional Indian dance is interwoven into the modern landscape. A free taster session will be held on 9 Aug.
For a slightly slower pace, come and wind down with Unwind with Movement (5 Sep—3 Oct). This nourishing, restorative, and accessible practice aims to connect the mind and body to boost wellbeing and reduce stress.
Wise, Bold, Visible Woman (12 Sep—10 Oct) sessions will celebrate your journey and stories of transformations through storytelling, scriptwriting, imagery, body mapping, and video projections.
Women's Stories (12 Sep—10 Oct) uses di erent art forms and playful experimentation, to explore the process of self-awareness and re ection to understand what 'being enough' looks like.
For those with a passion for singing, the New Voices Choir (17 Sep – 12 Nov) is the perfect place to be. Join us to learn new vocal exercises and techniques that will help you unlock the full potential of your voice.
Your little ones will also be able to enjoy energetic musical sessions with Sing, Dance, Play (6 Sep – 15 Nov). There will be a variety of instruments, as well as unconventional multi-sensory props, to explore moving, dancing and playing.
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In March a dedicated group of people succeeded in getting planning permission from Norwich City Council for what we believe is probably the first cohousing scheme in Norfolk. It has been a very long journey which started in 2008 but became more real in 2015 when the site on Oak Street was bought by the Sussex Street Community Interest Company.
Cohousing is an intentional community run by its residents; each household has a separately owned unit but there are facilities for everyone to use such as a ‘common house’ with a kitchen for communal meals and activities, extra
A view of the garden which will be at the heart of the site; showing the rear of the Sussex Street flats, (centre) and the rear of the Chatham Street houses on the right
bedrooms for guests and a laundry. The development will be built to the highest environmental standards, with no private car ownership and with sustainability at its heart.
The development of 34 units, comprises six 3 bedroom houses facing Chatham Street and twenty eight flats, with one, two and three bedrooms spread over four floors facing Oak Street and Sussex Street. The development has three frontages –Oak Street, Sussex Street and Chatham Street with a garden for residents in the middle. It is a bold modern design and a socially cohesive idea.
Looking down Oak Street into the City, the junction of Sussex Street, on the left, with Oak Street. The corner is designed to echo shop fronts that used to be in the vicinity
We are hoping for a start on site by January 2025 with completion in approx. 18-24 months. There is a lot of interest in this more friendly way of living and over half the units have already been reserved.
We would welcome others who might like to join us. There is lots of information on the Angel Yard website https://www.angelyard.org.uk/, there are floor plans, drawings and lots more information about the cohousing concept. Look at The Homes and the Joining and Buying tabs on the website. On the Joining & Buying page click on the Yes! I’d like to register my interest button; leave your details and we will get back to you.
Strong Roots, The Avenues, was founded in 2006 on four adjoining allotments at Bluebell Allotments (northside) in Norwich. It is a unique and innovative therapeutic project which offers psychological therapy in a garden setting. Lucy Scurfield, the Co-ordinator, is trained in integrative therapy and counselling. She has extensive experience of working with a wide range of people in this space. Strong Roots is open throughout the year. The facilities include a summer house with a wood burning stove for use in winter, a second shelter and a composting toilet.
Strong Roots is intended for anyone who is interested in their personal development, whatever that might mean for the individual, and who wishes to be outside. This might include those who experience anxiety, mental health issues or isolation. Gardening is not the focus but it may be a helpful activity for people who come to sessions. The aim is to create a safe environment in which people feel able to be however they are. The site is a calm, no pressure setting large enough for participants to feel they are in a private space away from neighbouring allotment holders. There is no sign indicating the location or the nature of the project.
Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by one of several local statutory or nonstatutory agencies. The first point of contact is by phone or email to arrange a meeting in which the person can decide whether Strong Roots might meet their needs. Regular evaluation by those who attend shows a positive change to their mental well-being.
‘I find small rooms claustrophobic but I feel more open in an outside space. I find it easier to talk because it is peaceful but not completely silent.’
‘I like coming to Strong Roots because it is quiet, therapeutic and makes me feel good about myself. I also like watching the butterflies… I like the winter when we have a nice warm bonfire. I feel good about myself when I talk about different issues.’
Strong Roots is a registered charity reliant on payments and donations to help cover services and running costs. Our charges are flexible and are decided on an individual basis. We only ask that our clients contribute as generously as is possible for them. If you feel Strong Roots may be something for you please do get in touch by telephone: 07746364668 or email: info@strongroots.org.uk. For further details see the website: www.strongroots.org.uk.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary is caring for a month-old semi-feral foal found alone next to her mother, who had tragically passed away. The tiny filly has been named Ruby,as we are celebrating our 40th anniversary this year.
support of our #RedwingsAngels. None of the work we do here at Redwings is possible without donations, which we never take for granted, and, if you are able to donate towards the care of Ruby and the other horses, ponies, donkeys and mules at our sanctuary, we’d be so grateful.
Ruby arrived at the Sanctuary’s Horse Hospital in Norfolk in June and has been receiving around-theclock care from our amazing in-house vet and farm teams. She was recently introduced to a potential foster mum, Cilla, over the weekend.
Taking on a foal in these tough financial times is a big commitment and we’re so grateful that we’ve been able to do that thanks to the kind and generous
Staff from across all Redwings’ departments are giving their time by volunteering to do Ruby’s 3am feeds, which she’ll need for at least the next three weeks, to support their veterinary colleagues and ease the burden on charity resources.
To contribute towards the care of little Ruby and her friends, donations can be made here: www.redwings. org.uk/supportus/donate
The original Osteopathic practice was established in the early 70’s but since becoming Managing Director Kathryn Macdonald has developed Manor House into a multi-practitioner, multi-disciplinary Complementary Healthcare Practice that is committed to increasing services offered and appointment times available while maintaining the practices superb reputation for quality patient care. Kathryn has worked in Beccles for nearly 30 years and has recently completed a Masters in Healthcare Practice to ensure she remains highly qualified as well as experienced.
We now have 4 osteopaths at the practice so we can keep abreast of increasing demand for appointments.
We take our responsibility for your health very seriously, and where necessary we work with GP’s to help ensure that you, our patient, are benefiting from a collaborative and informed approach.
Our aim is to make you feel as well as possible, as quickly as possible. Sometimes this will involve multiple
treatments, but please be assured that the number of visits we recommend is strictly based on the achieving the very best outcome for you.
We are proud of our excellent reputation and can assure you that you are in very safe hands- whichever therapy you decide is best for you.
Please don’t hesitate to ask me, or my staff, any questions that will help you to better understand what we offer, what benefits you can expect, or what we are able to do for you. You can call us on 01502 712505 or if already know what therapy and/or who you want to see you can book an appointment on-line 24 hours a day.
Ispent a couple of happy hours weeding my vegetables in the rain this week. Fingernails black, T-shirt soaked through, footwear containing a small lake, trousers covered in mud, and what popped into my head were the voices of a large number of people complaining about the lack of summer this year. If you were to ask my vegetables about temperatures and rainfall, they’d say that they had been shivering for a long time, but now, despite some nights continuing below 10 degrees, and despite the huge volume of rain we’ve had, they are enjoying one of the best summers ever.
I have had a very large harvest of broad beans and onions. In fact, their growth was so vigorous that for a while I couldn’t find the fennel and the carrots that I’d sown in between. To my surprise even they had progressed well. I’ve more peas in the freezer than ever before, even though the mice had munched quite a few of the plants. My turnips, which I grew to add a bit of raw crunch to meals, have grown so big that even I couldn’t eat enough salad to use them all up. Turns out they can be a substitute for potatoes and retain their slightly peppery taste even when boiled, mashed, fried, pickled or baked. The sweet corn is a good size, beetroot is getting there, brassicas are better than ever, potatoes are produced in unbelievable numbers per plant and tayberries, loganberries, blueberries, currants and strawberries are thriving on neglect.
So, believe it or not, summer is happening right now. Enjoy!
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Consider the case of Sarah and John, a married couple in their late 60s. They had lived a comfortable life, raising their children, and saving for their retirement. However, they had not taken the time to create powers of attorney. Unfortunately, a sudden and severe car accident left John incapacitated, unable to make decisions or communicate.
In the absence of a Property & Financial Power of Attorney, Sarah was unable to access their joint bank accounts to pay their mortgage, bills, and other expenses. She had to navigate a cumbersome legal process to gain access to their assets, which took months. During this time, the couple’s nancial stability was in jeopardy.
Additionally, without a Health & Welfare Power of Attorney, Sarah struggled to have the nal say on medical decisions for John.
Family disputes erupted over what course of action to take, further complicating the situation.
In the end, John’s health deteriorated, and he passed away before the family could come to a consensus on his care. The absence of a Health & Welfare (Medical) Power of Attorney led to emotional distress, family con ict, and a sense of powerlessness during a di cult time.
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Calling all theatre lovers, thespians, and fans of stage magic! Norwich Theatre is thrilled to announce its annual Open Day is returning on Saturday 24 August , offering a behind-the-scenes spectacular you won't want to miss.
The event, which runs between 10am and 3pm, is completely free to attend and offers a wide range of activities for all ages.
Join a guided access all-areas tour around Norwich Theatre Royal and Stage Two led by our knowledgeable guides. You will have the opportunity to explore on stage, backstage, under the stage and in the dressing rooms where stars have prepared for shows. Craving a more independent adventure? No problem! Take the self-guided route and go at your own pace.
Audio Described and British Sign Language Interpreted tours will be running throughout the day, ensuring everyone can enjoy a guided tour experience. For those who prefer a calmer environment, a Quiet Tour will be held at 9.45am before the theatre opens for the day. These tours will be bookable in advance.
After your theatrical debut, get involved with Norwich Theatre's Technical Team and see some of the work that goes on behind the scenes to make the show happen. Don't miss the Tech Talks , where expert technicians will delve into all backstage disciplines and offer opportunities to ask all your burning
questions about career prospects, special effects, and life working in theatre. These free sessions are for anyone wanting to understand what happens behind the bright lights and will be bookable in advance.
You can also live your theatrical fantasy and try on some fabulous costumes from past pantomimes, take a look at the archive, and even get your face painted! Remember to tick all of this off on your family activity trail for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
You will have the opportunity to check out the local artists Norwich Theatre support with their artistic development scheme, which includes rolling drop-in activities and sit-down timed sharing of work. With Creative Engagement taster sessions running throughout the day, you can try some of Norwich Theatre’s fabulous take part activities and be inspired to get creative. Feeling parched after all that? The Café Royal will be open throughout the day, serving a selection of hot and cold drinks!
For more information or to book the Tech Talks, visit norwichtheatre.org or call the Box Office on 01603 630 000.
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FREE FESTIVALS STILL EXIST- In an era of the vastly overpriced Glastonbury ‘experience’ free festivals do still exist and I made it to 3 recently. Celebrating its 50th anniversary Strawberry Fair in Cambridge offered a range of artists across 8 stages. Personal favourites included singing pianist Sean O’Hanrahan backed by a bassist and drummer with hints of The Waterboys and Hothouse Flowers and the look of Clifford T Ward, the driving Irish inspired folk pop with added trumpets of Thy Last Drop, and local legends Colonel Hathi’s upbeat, brass laden Ska set played to a packed out and in the mood beer tent. Despite the awful weather The First Light festival in Lowestoft was heaving with people with the amazing Karma Sheen mixing psychedelic rock with Indian Raga’s like a rockier early Pink Floyd jamming with Ravi Shankar, and a talk by the legendary Joe Boyd about the origins of world music and his forthcoming book ‘And the roots of rhythm remain’. Finally the annual Dereham Blues festival staged around the town offered a range of variations upon the blues. My highlights were the early blues of Moonshine Coyote including Cigar box guitars they made themselves, Ministry of Mojo’s Chicago and 60s blues with a singer who had a hint of early Van Morrison, and the jump jive covers and original storytelling songs of Stormy T and the Bluesman’s lane. 30 acts in 8 venues on the day that I went to, and all free. You don’t have to pay a fortune to go to a festival. I HAD A MEDIAEVAL WEEKEND - Seeing one mediaeval inspired act in a weekend is unusual, but to see 2 is unique. Legendary mediaeval and prog inspired band Gryphon played at St Andrew’s church as part of the Eaton concert series. Harking back to the 1970s some of their influences date back to the 16th century, notably the Norfolk connected jolly opening tune ‘Kemps Jig’. What makes Gryphon unique is the combination of rock instruments with crumhorns and bassoons with the former instrument being central on the pun intended jaunty ‘Crum Dancing’ and the latter the centre of an odd tale on the ‘Brief History of a Bassoon’ of keyboardist and bassoon man Brian Gulland being descended from a tree that bassoons are made from. This brings us to another aspect of
Gryphon, their sense of humour notably on the very English ‘Anyone for Dennis’. Their prog side showed through on extracts from their album ‘Red Queen’ while ‘4th Sahara’ had hints of the Canterbury scene. They encored with a mediaeval piece that they played live on the 70s kids tv show ‘Magpie’. Sadly, I can’t imagine that happening now. A very entertaining and talented band. www.eatonconcertseries.co.uk The following day Pearl in the Egg played at St Peter Mancroft as part of the free Mancroft music series of concerts at 1 pm every Saturday. In authentic mediaeval outfits and playing harps, recorders, bells, crumhorn, rebek and psaltery their atmospheric tunes drawn from English, French, and Italian origins, among others were enhanced by the acoustics of this grand old building. This was noticeable on the 14th century haunting harp and bell led ‘Douce Dame’, early French Provencal tune ‘Des Oge Mais’, and the 13th century ‘Quand Li Rossignal’ with the audience soaking up the beautiful music in quiet reverence. Well worth going to see they are appearing at both the Cambridge and Bungay Folk Festivals.
Finally the Behind the Sun collective launched their debut self titled mini album at band leader Cosmo’s Psychedelic Circus night at the Brickmakers creating a huge and well rehearsed instrumental sonic wall of sound that almost literally blew the doors off of the building, and the socks off of the audience.
SOME GIGS- ANTEROS- SEPTEMBER- 5th- The Lost Trades, 17th- Grace Smith Trio + Archie ChurchillMoss, 19th- Sarah Mcquaid, NORWICH ARTS CENTRE AUGUST 29th- Baxter Dury, SEPTEMBER- 6th- Jeffrey Lewis, 19th- Terry Reid, 26th Orlando Weeks. EPICAUGUST- 1st- The Floyd Effect, 7th- Alabama 3, 8th- S L F, 24th- The Wailers, 29th- The ELO Encounter. UEASEPTEMBER- 27th- Last Dinner Party, WATERFRONTAUGUST- 1st- Sons of Cream, 11th- Arrested Development, 22nd- The The, SEPTEMBER- 6th- The Icicle Works, 14th- Melt Banana. + Brickmakers https://thebrickmakersnorwich.co.uk https:// maddermarket.co.uk www.voodoodaddysshowroom. co.uk + The Louis Marchesi, Last Pub Standing.
SUMMER SESSIONS- VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND NORWICH ALL FREE- July- Thursday’s 4-8 pm, August- Sunday’s 12.30-4.30 pm. Website for information- www.visitnorwich.co.uk/event/norwich Recommended- St Gregory’s Green- Thurs July 25thNick Hart + Tom Moore, Sun August 4th- Painted Sky, 11th Pangea
FESTIVALS- AUGUST- 2nd-4th- Fly High Beer and music festival- Seething Airfield- including- Penguins Go Pop Saturday 3rd + more. 10th- Afri Fest- Grupo Lokito, Sefo Kanuteh + many more- https://theafrifest.com/ Chapelfield Gardens.
16-18th- FOLK EAST- Final year at Glemham hall in Suffolk before moving to a new location in 2025. Including on Friday 16th- Kris Drever Band, Katherine Priddy, Mishra, George Boomsma band, Hart and Moore, Sat 17th- Dhol Foundation, Jim Moray band, Fay Hield Trio, Blowzabella, Sun 18th- Gigspanner, Angeline Morrison, Melrose Quartet, Rhythm’s of Migration, Topette + many more. Workshops, instrument makers, Dance, Art Arcade + a range of food + drink. https:// folkeast.co.uk It’s a great festival. 16-17th- Wild Fields Festival - Earlham park- https://wildfields.co.uk 23-25th- Maui Waui- Dreadzone, Henge, Dub Pistols+ more https://mauiwauievents.co.uk SEPTEMBER-68th- Bungay Folk Festival- Many events are free, some ticketed. The weekend includes among others- Friday 6th Solana + Eliza Delf, Sat 7th- Big Sky, Clark & Zuppardi, Flann, Sam Kelly & Jamie Francis, Pearl in the Egg, Tin Giants, Wendsum, Sun 8th- Punch house Band, Xim, Shackleton Trio, Forro Fogoso. www.bungayfolkfestival.co.uk 26-29th SeptemberDeepdale Festival- including Skinny Lister, Polly Paulusma, Alden and Patterson + many more- https:// deepdalecamping.co.uk
Have fun.
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Rooms in our homes are decorated to an exceptionally high standard and most feature ensuite facilities. There are large , communal living and dining areas and access to beautiful, well-kept gardens where we host events with families and our local communities.
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