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Man and the Environment
An exciting new exhibition of art for the East of England
Tues 26 Jan - 15 Feb 2010
This new exhibition takes an interesting look at the human impact on our world. Selected through an open competition in the Eastern Region, the artworks on show will be incredibly diverse, representing each artist's personal interpretation of the theme: Man and the Environment. Work addressing global, environmental and ecological concerns will sit alongside explorations of the intimate interactions between individuals and the natural world. Elements has been selected by a panel of independent judges, including celebrated Norfolk artists, Colin Self, who will award the Bayer Prize for an outstanding piece of work.
Spring Literary Festival
University of East Anglia
26 Jan - May 2010
A glittering array of writers is coming to the University of East Anglia (UEA) for its latest literary festival. Including; Don Paterson, Laila Lalami, Joshua Ferris and many more.
TICKETS available for this event:
Season ticket for all eight events in the festival: £42 (concessions and students £36)
Poetry passport: £12 (for the poets Don Paterson, Robin Robertson and Simon Armitage)
Individual ticket: £6
Tickets for all our literary festival events are available through UEA's Box Office or by calling 01603 508050 (9am – 5pm weekdays term time, 12noon – 3pm vacations). Box Office, Union House, UEA, Norwich NR4 7TJ (Cheques payable to: SUS (E.A.) Ltd. Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope).
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Guided Winter Walk with Head Gardener Imogen Checketts and Warden Edward Bramhan-Jones - Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens
4th February 2010, 8.30am - 10.30am
A guided walk through their Gardens, Wildflower Meadow and Wader Scape.
Suitable outdoor footwear and clothing essential. Binoculars recommended.
Tickets - £11.50 for Adults, £9.50 for Seniors, £7.50 for Children and £2 for season card holders.
University of East Anglia - Centre for Creative and Performing Arts
Diana Athill in conversation with Ian Dack, 12 February 2010
Visiting Writer
Britten Sinfonia, Britten in America - Norwich Theatre Royal
Friday 12th February 7.30pm
A programme of music from both sides of the Atlantic that delves into the subtle and rich sonorities of strings and voice. Hear celebrated tenor Mark Padmore paired with violinist Pekka Kuusisto in a new work by Nico Muhly.
Tickets - £6 to £25
Box office - 01603 630000
The Boogle-Wish Bonfire - BeWILDerwood
13th - 21st February 2010
Guess the wishes of your favourite BeWILDerwood characters, warm yourself around the big BeWILDerwood bonfire and make your wish, for the coming year, the secret boggle way.
Norwich Philharmonic Society
St Andrew's Hall
Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra
13 February 2010 7.30pm
Tickets: Prelude Records, 25b St Giles Street, Norwich, NR2 1JN - 01603 628319
www.norwichphil.org.uk
Norfolk County Music Festival
1 - 13th March 2010 - around Norwich
Watch Norfolks talented young musicians perform in a festival which exists solely to promote, to encourage and to support performers.
The Exclusive 2010 Steiff Collectors Event at Jarrolds London Street Norwich
4 March 2010, 6.30pm
On arrival you will receive a free Steiff gift and have the opportunity to enter our exclusive competition. Steiff consultants will be presenting their 2010 limited edition pieces, which can be secured on the evening with a 20% deposit, and the Steiff Club Event Bear 2010 will be available for you to purchase. The evening will also include a special presentation by Ian Munro, Steiff UK Sales Manager.
Tickets £6 each available from Jarrold Customer Services, Floor 2, (T) 01603 660661 or www.jarrold.co.uk The ticket cost is redeemable against any purchase made on the evening and includes refreshments.
Britten Sinfonia at Lunch 3 - The Assembly House
Friday 5th March 1pm
The sound of the oboe is explored in this concert, perfomed by one of the finest musicians in the UK, Nicholas Daniel. This is set alongside a new work by German composer, Ulrich Kreppein, Schubert's String Trio and Mozart's Adagio.
Tickets - £7, £4 for 2009/10 subscribers to Britten Sinfonia's Norwich evening concert series, £3 students and under 18s.
Little Vintage Lover Fair - Dragon Hall
Saturday 6th March 10am - 5pm
Quality vintage clothing, collectables, accessories, jewellery, kitchenalia, vintage crafts and textiles circa 1900s - 1980 plus tea and cakes.
£2 admission.
Norfolk County Music Festival FINALE CONCERT - The Assembly House
Friday 19th March 2010 7.30 pm
This Concert, the culmination of the Norfolk County Music Festival events, features the most talented musicians from the county. Details of the programme, admission prices etc Telephone: 01508 - 493629
Norwich Philharmonic Society
St Andrew's Hall
Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra
Norwich Philharmonic Chorus
20 March 2010 7.30pm
Tickets: Prelude Records, 25b St Giles Street, Norwich, NR2 1JN - 01603 628319
www.norwichphil.org.uk
Sport Relief Mile, Norwich
Sunday, 21 March
The Sport Relief Mile event will be run in 16 cities and towns across the country to raise money for good causes both at home and abroad. The run in Norwich will go from Theatre Street, through the city centre to Chaplefield Gardens and finish on Millennium Plain.
University of East Anglia - Centre for Creative and Performing Arts
Rosie Tremain, 26 March 2010
Visiting Writer
Swampy's Steady Spoon Dash - BeWILDerwood
2nd - 11th April 2010
Swampy has a spoon dash challenge all week. Keep your balance to win a prize, then make Easter cards inside.
Easter Funfair Chapelfeld Gardens and the
French Market Gentlemans Walk, Norwich
2-5 April
The ever-popular French Market with a few additional stalls will be returning to Norwich city centre at Easter. There will be over 30 stalls of authentic French produce including the essential cheeses, olives, garlic and French bread.
Britten Sinfonia - Passion and Resurrection - Norwich Theatre Royal
Friday 9th April 7.30pm
Following the 2008 sell-out tour of Messaiah, Polyphony once again join Britten Sinfonia for Esenvald's powerful yet subtle Passion adn Resurrection which tells the story of Christ's suffering and rebirth
Box Office - 01603 630000.
Guided Spring Walk with Head Gardener Imogen Checketts and Warden Edward Bramhan-Jones - Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens
21st April 2010, 8.30am - 10.30am
A guided walk through their Gardens, Wildflower Meadow and Wader Scape.
Suitable outdoor footwear and clothing essential. Binoculars recommended.
Tickets - £11.50 for Adults, £9.50 for Seniors, £7.50 for Children and £2 for season card holders.
Soopa - Doopa Spring Spree! - BeWILDerwood
1st - 3rd May 2010
Go in search of of woodland creatures high and low, and learn about the WILD as you go.
Wymondham Old Timers Car Rally- Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens
2nd May 2010, 10am- 5pm
The "Old Timers" return to put on a fine display of antique and exotic automobiles. They are raising money for the "Teenage Cancer Trust" as well as other good causes.
Free entry to see the car rally.
East Anglian Dragon Boat Festival
9th May 2010
Get a team together and make a splash at the fifth East Anglian Dragon Boat Festival in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices! One of the largest team events in the region, the 2010 East Anglian Dragon Boat Festival takes place on Sunday 9th May in Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft.
Wild about the Wensum - Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens
22nd May 2010, 10am - 5pm
Wild about the Wensum is an event for all the family celebrating the natural history and heritage of Wensum Valley. Lots of activities are available including a mini beast exploration, guided walks, nature quizzes and treasure hunts. Free entrance to the park. £4 per car for parking on the day.
Minty's Birthday Party - BeWILDerwood
29th - 31st May 2010
Go in fancy dress, if you can, to celebrate Minty's birthday. Enjoy some classic party games and lots of Twiggle merriment
Gardening, Craft and Food Fair - Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens
5th June 2010, 10am - 5pm
A wonderful event that is filled with local produce, and the finest crafts and plants that the region has to offer.
Bandstand Concerts Sundays, Norwich
6 June to 22 August
Local bands will be performing in the city’s park bandstands. All concerts begin at 3pm.
Wymondham Music Festival
26th June - 11th July 2010
The annual music festival takes place in the lively market town of Wymondham. There is a huge range of music on offer - evening concerts, daytime recitals, gigs, workshops, the Midsummer Jazz Picnic down by the river Tiffey, Town Busking Day and lots of other live music in the Market Place and at venues around the town.
Lord Mayor’s Celebration
Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 July 2010
Four days of celebrations including a street procession, fireworks, music festival, funfair, outdoor theatre, cinema and comedy, dancers, street artists and lots more. This is the city’s biggest community celebration and is set in the heart of the streets of Norwich.
Children’s summer holiday activities, Norwich
27 July to 29 August
Looking for something to do with the children this summer? There are many free activities for children in the parks and open spaces to keep them amused for hours! Visit one of our open spaces with all they have to offer or attend one of the free events below organised for children.
ChildPlay Outdoor Theatre
Dates and places,TBC
Free outdoor performances in the open spaces during the summer holiday to enchant and delight children
KidZones
Every Wednesday from 28 July to 25 August
Action packed days of fun for children during the summer holidays. The events are free and set in various open spaces around the city. Activities include: arts and crafts, sports, music, performances, interactive workshops and lots more.
Punch & Judy on Tour
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 27 July to 26 August
Punch & Judy shows will be visiting 20 local neighbourhoods with two shows a day in different areas at 11am and 2pm. These events are for people living within walking distance of the park as there are no parking provisions.
Reedham Riverside Beer Festival 2010
20th - 30th August 2010
The Reedham Riverside Beer Festival is held at the Lord Nelson and has over 50 real ales and lots of live music. 38 Riverside Rd, Reedham, Norwich, Norfolk.
North Norfolk Music Festival
2 -12 September 2010
Enjoy music from composers such as Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin in the setting of two of North Norfolks beautiful churches, South Creake and Burnham Norton.
EDP Bidwells Norfolk Food Festival 2010
18th September - 3rd October 2010
Highlights of the annual festival which is becoming larger every year include: A Moveable Feast on September 28 when more than 600 diners will enjoy a three course dinner at three different restaurants across the city of Norwich; a major food debate at the John Innes Centre to tackle the key issues for farming, food production and for the retail customer; the Norfolk Food Awards which single out the success stories of the county’s food producers; the Annual Battle of the Bangers when the county’s leading butchers compete for the public voting of the best local sausage and there will also be a large food fayre to feature chef’s kitchen demonstrations and tastings.
The Norfolk Food Festival will also include over 300 events which are organised by individuals, schools, companies and other community groups.
Punch Sparks in the Park
Saturday 6 November
The best firework displays for miles, fantastic entertainment including fire sculpture, roadshow and funfair. Two firework displays at Earlham Park, one for children at 6.30pm and the Big Bang Spectacular at 8.30pm.
Christmas Lights Switch-on
Thursday 18 November
The city is lit up when Father Christmas and friends turn on the city’s festive lights.