Events in local churches
| Sat 19 May | Blofield Deanery
On Saturday 19 May there will be a Quiet Day at All Saints Church Church Lane Hemblington NR13 4EF to reflect on the Humanity of Jesus led by Rev Canon Richard Capper & will include a service of Holy Communion. Starting at 10am until 4pm. Bring a packed lunch; no charge - everyone welcome |
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| Sat 19 May | Great Plumstead Benefice
An evening of light entertainment with the Fine City Chorus Barber Shop. Proceeds to Church funds. |
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| Sun 20 May | Parish of Rockland St Peter
Rockland Manor Open Garden, teas, gnome hunt, face painting. |
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| Wed 23 May | Parish of Rockland All Saints
Once again we are holding our All Day Garden Party to raise funds for the upkeep of All Saints Church, Churchyard and School Building. The church is of Saxon origin and the school was the first School in the village built in the mid 19th century by the local Rector. |
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| Sat 26 May | Parish of Topcroft
10 open gardens. Homemade refreshments, light lunches, plant stall. Sorry no dogs. Map and garden descriptions on entry.
Topcroft Hall open,6 acre garden, with 500yr old mulberry tree under which Margery Brewes wrote the first Valentine card to John Paston, wooded gardens & herbaceous borders |
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| Sat 26 May | Parish of Bintree
Art Exhibition with Jubilee Memorabila |
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| Sat 26 May | Parish of East Tuddenham
A concert celebrating Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee by Aylsham Band. Refreshments and raffle
Proceeds to East Tuddenham church.
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| Sat 26 May | Table Top Sale at St Thomas’ Church Hall. Also a Cake Stall and Book Stall. Refreshments. |
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| Sat 26 May | Folk band performance Bar Dancing |
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| Sat 26 May | Parish of Snettisham
A musical concert by The Glebe Singers in aid of The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House, Snettisham |
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| Sun 27 May | Parish of North Elmham
Garden Fete and fun Dog Show. Teas, stalls, competitions, games,woodland walks - azaleas & Rhododendrons. |
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| Sun 27 May | Parish of Heydon
Heydon Hall garden and the main gardens in the unique village of Heydon will be open from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday 27 May. Teas served on the village green and there will be a plant stall. Dogs welcome in Park of Heydon Hall on leads. Heydon is signed off the B1149 about 11 miles north of Norwich. |
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| Fri 1 Jun | This event to be held 1 - 4 June 2012 Floral Exhibits to celebrate the best of Norfolk during HM The Queen's reign |
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| Fri 1 Jun | Parish of Gunton St Peter
The weekend starts with a Jubilee themed concert on Friday lst June and on Sunday the Big Jubilee Lunch is being held at St Benedict's Church, Hollingsworth Road following a special Jubilee parade service at our parish church of St Peter. |
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| Fri 1 Jun | Parish of Gunton
The weekend starts with a Jubilee themed concert on Fri June lst whilst on Sun 3rd June we are taking part in the "Big Jubilee Lunch" which is being held at St Benedicts church, Hollingsworth Road, following a special Jubilee parade service at our Parish Church of St Peter. |
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| Fri 1 Jun | Dereham in Mitford Deanery
"Fit for a Queen" A Jubilee Organ Recital of music for Weddings and Royal Occasions performed by Richard Bower. Including music by Jeremiah Clarke Handel Bach Widor Elgar and Walton. |
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| Sat 2 Jun | Parish of Mundesley
Flower Festival - theme: The Commonwealth
Light refreshments will be available. Pay us a visit.
Ample car parking. |
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| Sat 2 Jun | Blofield Deanery
Flower Festival at Lingwood Church from Sat 2nd to Tues 5th June 2012 (including on Sunday 3rd at 2pm a service of thanksgiving)to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
The theme will be the last 60 years of the Queen’s reign with flower arrangements based on notable events from those decades. |
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| Sat 2 Jun | Parish of Attleborough
As part of the Jubilee celebrations Attleborough will be holding a Jubilee Flower Festival entitled "60 Glorious Years" |
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| Sat 2 Jun | Parish of Swaffham
A Jubilee Celebration of Art, Music and Flowers, with refreshments.
Saturday evening there will be a concert by the Mid Norfolk Singers Tickets £7.50 (£5 under 16yrs) |
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| Sat 2 Jun | Parish of Anmer
Flower Festival -- To Celebrate H.M. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Also To Celebrate The rehanging of our refurbished bells and to Rededicate them. |
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| Sun 3 Jun | Blofield Deanery
Flower Festival at Lingwood Church from Sat 2nd to Tues 5th June 2012 (including on Sunday 3rd at 2pm a service of thanksgiving)to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
The theme will be the last 60 years of the Queen's reign with flower arrangements based on notable events from those decades. |
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| Sun 3 Jun | The village has an annual open gardens and St Andrews Church will be open for viewing and light refreshments.The ruin of St Peters Church in the village will also be open |
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| Sun 3 Jun | Parish of Gunton St Peter
Big Jubilee Lunch
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| Sun 3 Jun | This is an annual event held in aid of St. Margaret's Church. We are meeting in the garden of Lyng Rectory for an easy walk which will last for one to one and a half hours, and finish with a lovely tea in the Rectory garden under cover if necessary. Dogs and unaccompanied children not encouraged. |
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| Sun 3 Jun | Parish of Mileham
open air celebratory service at 11am on the castle mound to be followed by a bring your own picnic at 12.30
To be held in the village hall if wet |
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| Sun 3 Jun | Parish of Mileham
11am Open air celebration service followed by a bring your own picnic lunch at 12.30 This is an uneven, grass covered, historic site on a working farm. Please wear appropriate footwear. Seating provided .All are welcome. |
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| Sun 3 Jun | Parish of Cringleford
Flower Festival at St Peter’s Church, Cringleford from Sun 3rd to Tues 5th June 2012 to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The theme will be ‘In Celebration of the Queen’s 60 year reign’ and include floral displays based on notable events from those decades. |
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| Sun 3 Jun | Kessingland Benefice
A special service of Thanksgiving to commemorate the Queens Jubilee. |
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| Mon 4 Jun | Blofield Deanery
Flower Festival at Lingwood Church from Sat 2nd to Tues 5th June 2012 (including on Sunday 3rd at 2pm a service of thanksgiving)to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
The theme will be the last 60 years of the Queen’s reign with flower arrangements based on notable events from those decades.
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| Mon 4 Jun | Parish of Pakefield
Jubilee Celebration with food and fun, music and games, in aid of church organ fund, RNLI and Promoting Pakefield. |
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| Tue 5 Jun | Blofield Deanery
Flower Festival at Lingwood Church from Sat 2nd to Tues 5th June 2012 (including on Sunday 3rd at 2pm a service of thanksgiving)to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
The theme will be the last 60 years of the Queen’s reign with flower arrangements based on notable events from those decades. |
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| Tue 5 Jun | Parish of Norwich St Andrew
Organ music "On a Royal Theme" to mark the Diamond Jubilee. Performed by Prue Goldsmith, Organist, Sprowston churches. |
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| Wed 6 Jun | Parish of Cringleford
Organ recital to be given by the German organist Engelbert Schon |
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| Wed 6 Jun | Parish of Cringleford
An organ recital to be given by the German organist Engelbert Schon |
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| Wed 6 Jun | Parish of Cringleford
An organ recital to be given by the German organist Engelbert Schon |
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| Thu 7 Jun | Parish of Worstead
Corpus Christi : Sung Eucharist. Mosart's Missa Brevis and Ave Verum Corpus. |
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| Sat 9 Jun | Parish of Burgh-next-Aylsham
Burgh Flower festival and scarecrow contest, teas, cakes, lightlunches dails in reading room, free parking.
Concert by Songbyrd on Sun 10th at 7pm |
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| Sat 9 Jun | Parish of Dereham
Iceni Summer concert |
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| Sat 9 Jun | Parish of Wells-next-the-Sea
A welcome return of Jayne May-Sysum (soprano)
With Geoff Davison (baritone)
SONGS WITH BA SPANISH FLAVOUR |
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| Sat 9 Jun | Parish of Hingham
Celebrate it's historic church organ with Peter O'Connor and Andrew Hayden |
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| Sat 9 Jun | Dersingham Benefice
A Concert by Norfolk Brass and members of the Kings Lynn Festival Chorus to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee in our wonderful Church of St Nicholas, Dersingham |
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| Sat 9 Jun | Parish of Blundeston
Flower festival and Teddy Bear Parachuting
Refreshments, raffles, stalls, books and much more. |
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| Sun 10 Jun | Live music with Rachael King and Briony Roper. From classical to pop - voice and instruments Full afternoon tea included |
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| Sun 10 Jun | EDINGTHORPE OPEN GARDENS SUNDAY 10TH JUNE 2012 IN AID OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH EDINGTHORPE |
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| Sun 10 Jun | Scarrowbeck Group (Erpingham) Benefice
Exhibition of wedding dresses, photographs, documents, memorabilia, displayed with a background of country flowers. Part of an Open Gardens event in the village - 13 gardens open. Children's art at the School. Local Art Group's work and refreshments in the Community Centre. Tickets for gardens £3. |
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| Sun 10 Jun | Parish of South Lynn
Gareth Jenkins (Tenor) and Craig Torr (Paino perform Schubert's Die schone Mullerin. |
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| Sat 16 Jun | Lingwood Benefice
Lots of plants for sale (mainly under cover), refreshments, tombola and second-hand books. Local conservation group information stand with the result of the previous night's moth trapping (weather permitting). |
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| Sat 16 Jun | Blofield Deanery
There will be displays of work from a number of local artists & photographers. Refreshments available |
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| Sat 16 Jun | Parish of Wells-next-the-Sea
'CHRISTINE RAYNER' Piano tea & Cakes
music by V Williams, Elgar, Satie, Einaudi & Butterworth
Christine has generously offered to do this concert without a fee, and with all the proceeds going to the FLOOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT |
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| Sat 16 Jun | Parish of Wroxham
Art exhibition - paintings displayed are by local artists and are available for purchase. Handbell ringing - in addition there will be some craft stalls on the Saturday and Sunday.
Everyone welcome to view and purchase paintings of local artists. In aid of Church Funds |
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| Sat 16 Jun | Parish of Fakenham
The latest concert by Fakenham Choral Society, directed by Chris Brown, and featuring an exciting programme of music by Mozart, Faure, Haydn, Bernstein, Rutter, Durufle, and Mendelssohn. |
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| Sun 17 Jun | Parish of Barford
Song of Praise to celebrate St Botolph's Day, with the D'Capo Choir, followed by refreshments. |
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| Sun 17 Jun | Parish of Lyng
Open Farm Sunday is a national event. We are combining it with a Church Fete to raise money for work to be done on our church roof and tower |
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| Sun 17 Jun | Parish of Rockland All Saints
"A garden in the making" A very special garden being made from 12 acres of disused quarry. Teas, cakes and cider (for Father's Day) |
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| Wed 20 Jun | Parish of Forncett
A BCP Communion Service, followed at 7.30p.m. by a short talk on the life of Colenso. |
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| Fri 22 Jun | Quidenham Group Benefice
Flower Festival arranged by members to celebrate the 30th Birthday of Breckland Flower & Garden Club.
Proceeds to a local charity and Old Buckenham Church. |
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| Fri 22 Jun | Parish of Sloley
Flower Festival "Pantomines" A competition to win £50 to name all Pantomines. Refreshments all day. Light lunches each day 12 - 2pm. Tombola and cake stall |
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| Fri 22 Jun | Parish of North Runcton
Friday evening; concert followed by supper.
Saturday/Sunday: miscellaneous stalls, Arts & Crafts.
Sunday; Festal Praise 6-30 p.m.
Monday; organ marathon during afternoon and evening
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| Fri 22 Jun | Parish of Lound
Flower festival "The Book of Common Prayer 1662 - 2012"
plus Festival Eucharist (Fri 7.30pm), Concert Midsummer Music Nonsuch Singers (Sat 7.30pm) Festival evensong (Sun 6.30pm)
Stalls, crafts, refreshments in village hall Sat & Sun. |
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| Sat 23 Jun | Lingwood Benefice
Traditional Church Fete.
Lots of stalls.
Refreshments including BBQ
Demonstration of Dog Agility |
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| Sat 23 Jun | Parish of Whissonsett
Olympic Themed Flower Festival 23 & 24 June 10.00 am - 4.00pm in St Mary's church Whissonsett. Saturday 23 June 2.00pm Fete with traditional games and stalls. Sunday 24 June 2.00pm Children's sports. Refreshments all weekend in village hall. |
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| Sat 23 Jun | Jazz Concert Bar and Dancing |
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| Sun 24 Jun | Parish of Topcroft
Come and visit Topcroft Hall to see a large display of roses and also extensive herbaceous borders and wooded garden. Strawberries and cream teas available all day. |
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| Sun 24 Jun | Parish of South Lynn
Robin Norman (Tuba) with Nicholas Kerrison (Piano).
Enjoy the fascinating world of the tuba in what promises
to be an entertaining afternoon!
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| Wed 27 Jun | Parish of King's Lynn St John
A morning concert by Cathy Brooks (clarinet) and Karen Hall (flute) Refreshments available. |
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| Thu 28 Jun | Parish of Attleborough
An evening of magical entertainment by Steve Short, and a 3 course meal (incl. fish and vegetarian options). Steve will perform magic at tables and will do a 30 minute show during the evening. Licensed Bar. |
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| Fri 29 Jun | Parish of Wells-next-the-Sea
A Summer Concert by 'NORFOLK WINDS' (quartet)
Wind music by English and French composers |
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| Sat 30 Jun | Parish of Diss
St Mary's Fete for 2012 will be opened by Helen McDermott from Radio Norfolk. Starting at 10am. the event will be located around the Church building and in the Church grounds. There will be numerous stalls and attractions together with live music and refreshments. |
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| Sat 30 Jun | Parish of Kessingland
SUMMER FETE WITH LOTS OF STALLS GAMES COMPETITIONS AND DELICIOUS REFRESHMENT. |
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| Sat 30 Jun | Burnham and Walsingham Deanery
A Summer Concert of Choral and Solo Music
Rosemary Kimmins conductor
Richard Peaver organ & piano
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| Sun 1 Jul | Parish of Billingford St Peter
The world-class Caius choir - Classics Today - this is a joint fundraising event organised by both churches.
All proceeds willbe donated to the mission & ministry work of both of these churches. |
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| Sun 1 Jul | Parish of Ringstead
Flower festival (To the glory of God) in church as part of Ringstead Open Garden Sunday. |
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| Sun 1 Jul | Parish of Ringstead
Flower festival (To the glory of God) in church as part of Ringstead Open Garden Sunday. |
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| Sun 1 Jul | Parish of Blofield
Open gardens, ride a vintage bus, enjoy a leisurely walk around delightful village gardens. Cream tea served in church from 1pm Bus rides from 2pm In some gardens - an artist painting, musicians playing, singers singing, a spinning wheel in action and more. Also try a light hearted garden quiz. |
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| Sat 7 Jul | Parish of Barford
Bazaar in aid of church funds |
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| Sat 7 Jul | Parish of Binham
Dixie Mix Jazz Band will provide foot tapping traditional jazz in the ruins of the priory. Bring your family and a picnic.
Ample car parking available. |
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| Sat 7 Jul | Parish of Mundesley
Church Fete All the usual stalls, refreshments plus Childrens Street Dancing, Fire engine etc. Ample parking |
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| Sat 7 Jul | Fakenham Benefice
Music Marathon with many different groups taking part including local choirs and schools and Fakenham Town Band. Great variety of music. Stay as long as you like. Refreshments available
www.fakenhamparishchurch.org.uk |
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| Sat 7 Jul | Parish of Stalham
23rd Stalham Annual Art Exhibition. Refreshments will be available. |
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| Sun 8 Jul | Parish of Caister-On-Sea
Iceni summer concert |
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| Sun 8 Jul | Parish of Fakenham
Music Sunday - 10.30am Parish Communion with a celebration of music in worship. Collection shared between Fakenham Parish Church and RSCM. 3.30pm Messy church |
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| Mon 9 Jul | Parish of Hoveton St John
Come and enjoy an evening with Keys of Aylsham, fine art auctioneers. Meet Paul Goodley, bring an item to be valued.
Raffle on the night. In aid of Hoveton St John Church. |
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| Sat 14 Jul | Parish of Wells-next-the-Sea
A Saturday Evening Concert
"AN EVENING OF FRENCH MUSIC"
with
Ivan McCready 'Cello
Nigel Wickens baritone and
Gill Smith piano |
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| Sun 15 Jul | FLEBBS Benefice
Shakesperean drama performed by The Festival Players Theatre Company |
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| Tue 17 Jul | Parish of Great Plumstead
Concert - Last Night of the Proms with the Norwich City Concert Band. Bring your own picnic and chairs.
Proceeds to church funds |
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| Wed 18 Jul | Parish of King's Lynn St John
A morning concert by Bryan Ellum "On a lighter note" - light music for organ and piano. Refreshments available |
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| Fri 20 Jul | Parish of Little Snoring
The theme for this year's flower festival is "Sixty Glorious Years". Crafts, cakes, raffle, competition. Teas and coffee available. |
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| Sat 21 Jul | Parish of Cley-next-the-Sea
Church fair to be held in the church and in the church field in front of the church. Wide variety of stalls and activities, plus wonderful Bursen Street Organ, music and delicious teas. |
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| Sat 21 Jul | Parish of East Harling
The world famous American Concert Organist Carlo Curley will be appearing at East Harling in what promises to be a most enthusiastic audience, to celebrate the overhaul by William Johnson of the magnificient 1854 Walker organ. |
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| Sun 22 Jul | John Farmer, piano and Hannah Long, soprano perform a varied programme of music and songs |
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| Sun 22 Jul | Parish of South Lynn
King’s Lynn Festival Fringe Concert
Jonathan Prag (Guitar)
Prior to his appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe, Jonathan will present a varied programme of music for the guitar.
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| Fri 27 Jul | Commemorative Flower Displays |
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| Fri 27 Jul | King's Beck Benefice
Flower Festival
Open Garden & Church Fete
Bouncy castle, burgers, hotdogs etc
Songs of Praise Sunday 29th at 4pm
Profits to Colby Church, Kings's Beck & Air Ambulance |
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| Fri 27 Jul | Parish of Forncett
Dixie – Mix, East Anglia’s hottest Dixieland Jazz Band are appearing at Forncett St. Mary Church |
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| Sat 28 Jul | Parish of Binham
Concert - "Brassed Up!" James Stretton, multi brass instruments and Iain Jackson, Piano, Arutunian, Vinter, Horovitz, Weber. |
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| Sun 29 Jul | Lingwood Benefice
350 years of The 1662 Book of Common Prayer Celebration Service with Gift Day towards St. Edmunds Church major restoration project.
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| Sat 4 Aug | Parish of Saxlingham Nethergate
Flower festival ,light refreshments available.2nd handbook sale all week |
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| Mon 6 Aug | Parish of Mundham
Area Art Festival - exhibition and sale + craft demonstrations in the church. Refreshments and light lunches available. Ample car parking on site. |
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| Sat 11 Aug | Parish of Binham
A concert by Heath Quartet. Mendelssohn, Britten, Tchaikovsky |
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| Thu 16 Aug | Parish of Hunstanton St Mary
A variety of Organ recitals for August
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| Thu 16 Aug | Parish of Hunstanton St Mary
Organ recitals |
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| Fri 17 Aug | Parish of Billingford St Leonard
The Thomas Bilney Festival - a closer look at the life and time of the Protestant Reformer and Martyr. Information, flowers, music, refreshments and all in our pretyy church and surroundings. All Welcome |
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| Fri 17 Aug | Parish of Brisley
The Thomas Bilney Festival -a close look at the life and times of the Protestant Reformer and Martyr.
Information, flowers, music, refreshments - all in our pretty chirch and surroundings. We welcome you. |
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| Sat 18 Aug | Parish of Sidestrand
Garden Fete, tombola, raffle, stalls, games, exhibition in church(opposite) Lace making demonstration, Hog roast, cream teas. Free parking at Sidestrand Hall School. Music by Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band (noon - 3pm) In aid of Sidestrand Church village funds & Norfolk Community Law Services. |
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| Sun 19 Aug | Parish of Binham
A concert by Norwich Quintet Mozart (flute and harp concerto), Beethoven |
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| Wed 22 Aug | Parish of King's Lynn St John
A morning concert by Epic blue Jazz Group with The Maddison family. Refreshments available |
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| Fri 24 Aug | Parish of Swaffham
A four day flower festival in Swaffham with refreshments and light lunches served Friday, Saturday and Monday.
Tea,coffee, home made cakes only on Sunday.
Disabled facilities. |
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| Sat 25 Aug | Lingwood Benefice
Bank Holiday Weekend at Old Hall.
Fascinating Tours of Old Hall
Art and Craft Fair
Tomorrow we have a Poetry Picnic |
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| Sat 25 Aug | Parish of Wells-next-the-Sea
Saturday evening concert.
A Welcome return of Jocelyn Howell (Clarinet) and
John Flinders (piano) |
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| Sun 26 Aug | Lingwood Benefice
Poetry Picnic at Old Hall, by the kind invitation of Peter and Margaret.
In aid of the South Burlingham Church Restoration Appeal |
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| Fri 7 Sep | Parish of Wells-next-the-Sea
A Friday evening Summer Concert and supper with the popular
"SIMON NELSON DIXIE-MIX JAZZ BAND"
Supper at 7.00pm |
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| Fri 14 Sep | Lothingland Deanery
Lowestoft Church Fest
Sept 14th - 30th 2012
Connecting Churches and communities
Raising the profile of the Church in lowestoft and the surrounding villages. |
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| Wed 26 Sep | Parish of King's Lynn St John
Morning concert - King's Lynn Organ and Keyboard club
Refreshments available |
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| Sat 20 Oct | Parish of Burlingham
Coffee morning and a small selection of stalls.
Event is to help raise funds for the Restoration Appeal |
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| Wed 24 Oct | Parish of King's Lynn St John
Morning concert - George Braun (Baritone) Barbara Backham(Recorder) accompanied by Basil Blackburn
Refreshments available.
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| Sat 27 Oct | Parish of Wells-next-the-Sea
A Saturday Evening Concert by
"UPPER OCTAVE"
The Choir sing BIZET to BROADWAY |
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| Sun 9 Dec | FLEBBS Benefice
Family Concert with the ICENI Choir |
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