Listings

FRIDAY, 12/02/2010

EVENTS

GREAT YARMOUTH. Middlegate Community Centre: Ageless Opportunities over 50's 'youth club' for the unemployed looking for work, 10am-noon.

The Priory Centre: Ageless Opportunities over 50's 'youth club' for the unemployed looking for work, 2pm-4pm.

INGHAM, NORWICH. Village Hall: Norfolk Wildlife Trust (Broadland), illustrated talk - A Vet's Tales from Home and Abroad, 7.30pm �3/members �2 including refreshments.

LINGWOOD. St Peter's Church: Wedding Festival, display of weddings through the decades, including dresses and photographs, historical information and a display on life in those decades by the Junior School, 10am-3.30pm.

RAVENINGHAM. Raveningham Gardens: Gardens open for snowdrop season, in aid of Priscilla Bacon Lodge, 11am-4pm �4/concs �3.50/under 16s free; information 01508 548152.

REEDHAM. Village Hall: Village Screen presents Australia (12A), 7pm �4/concs �3.50, 01493 701107.

FITNESS

GORLESTON. Magdalen Methodist Church: Little Ninjas karate classes for 3-5� years, 4.45-5.45pm, 07780 832484.

CAISTER. Caister Youth Centre: Chair based exercise with Chairfit, 2-3pm, �1.

SHOWS

LOWESTOFT. Marina Theatre, The Marina: The Mating Game (comedy) by Robin Hawdon, 7.30pm �14.50 and �16.50/concs �13.50 and �15.50, 01502 533200.

GIGS

BECCLES. Caxton Social Club, Gaol Lane: Nicky James (country), 8.15pm �5 on door.

LOWESTOFT. Crown Street Hall: Waveney Folk Club presents The Askew Sisters, 8-11pm �tba, 01502 567049.

DANCES

CARLTON COLVILLE. Uplands Community Centre, Ashburnham Way: Line with East Coast Liners split floor night with improvers and intermediates, 7.30-9.30pm, 01502 562953.

GILLINGHAM. Village Hall: Ballroom and Latin, advanced 7.15pm �4, intermediates 8.30pm �3.50, 01508 520850.

GREAT YARMOUTH. Conservative Club: Salsa with Alegria, class 8.15-10.30pm, 07716 062364.

WALCOTT. Village Hall: Ballroom and Latin dance, live music by Roger Bean, 2pm �3.50, 01263 824217.

WROXHAM. Church Hall, Norwich Road: English country dancing, 7.30-9.30pm �2.

SALES

BECCLES. Quaker Hall, Newgate: Beccles Country Market, 9.30-11am.

SATURDAY, 13/02/2010

EVENTS

BELTON. John Green Institute, Station Road South: Coffee morning, with raffle, bargain stall etc, 10am-12.

BRADWELL, GREAT YARMOUTH. Lynn Grove High School: Norwich City FC/Football in the Community Disability Multi Sports course, for children and adults, 11am-12 �2; booking essential 01603 761122.

CARLTON COLVILLE. St Peter's Church: Family Valentine crafts, 2-5pm �4 for adult and two children, including refreshments.

HORNING. BeWILDerwood, Lower Street: The Boogle-Wish Bonfire, guess the wishes of your favourite BeWILDerwood characters, warm yourself around the bonfire, 10am-4pm normal admission.

LINGWOOD. St Peter's Church: Wedding Festival, display of weddings through the decades, including dresses and photographs, historical information and a display on life in those decades by the Junior School, 10am-2pm concluding with a service of Thanksgiving for Marriage.

Village Hall: Charity beer tasting, 7pm �1.50; proceeds hall funds.

LOWESTOFT. Salvation Army Church Hall, Carlton Road: Saturday School for children with learning difficulties, 10.30-11.30am.

RAVENINGHAM. Raveningham Gardens: Gardens open for snowdrop season, in aid of Priscilla Bacon Lodge, 2-4pm (or dusk if earlier) �4/concs �3.50/under 16s free; information 01508 548152.

STALHAM. Town Hall: Curios and crafts market, 9am-12.30pm; in aid of Haiti Earthquake fund.

WROXHAM. Bure Valley Railway, Coltishall Road: Teddy Bear Express, bring your teddy, meet the railway's mascot bear, 11.10am, 2pm, 4.40pm (last trip single journey only) return journey �11.50/accompamied children free, 01263 733858.

FITNESS

GORLESTON. Cliffs (north end): 5k timed run, jog, walk, for all ages and abilities, 9am.

SHOWS

LOWESTOFT. Marina Theatre, The Marina: The Mating Game (comedy) by Robin Hawdon, 2.30pm �11.50 all seats and 7.30pm �14.50 and �16.50/concs �13.50 and �15.50, 01502 533200.

DANCES

GORLESTON. The Pub on the Shrubs, Hawthorn Road: Valentine's line dance social, bar and raffle available, 8-11.30pm �4 on door.

HOVETON. Village Hall: Ballroom and social sequence, bring a plate of party food to share, 7-10.45pm �tba; information 01692 403591.

SALES

ACLE. Parish Church: Farmers' market, 9am-1pm.

ASHMANHAUGH. Preston Room: Jumble, 10am-1pm 50p; for village hall funds.

FRITTON, GREAT YARMOUTH. Myhill's Nurseries, Beccles Road: Car boot, 1-4pm.

HOVETON. Wroxham Barns: Farmers' market, 10am-2pm.

INGHAM, NORWICH. Village Hall: Jumble, 2pm; for hall and recreation ground funds.

LOWESTOFT. The Sails, High Street: Farmers' market, 9am-2pm.

SUNDAY, 14/02/2010

EVENTS

EAST CARLETON. The Grove, Leonard Cheshire Home, Scotts Hill: Snowdrop walks, choice of half or one mile walk, dogs on leads, 10am-4pm �2/children free.

GREAT YARMOUTH. Time and Tide, Blackfriars Road: Family activity - make a Herring Fridge Magnet, 12-4pm included in admission.

HETHEL. Potash Farm: 389th Bomb Group Memorial Exhibition open day, near Lotus Cars, 10am-4pm donations welcome for Nissen Hut Project.

HORNING. BeWILDerwood, Lower Street: The Boogle-Wish Bonfire, guess the wishes of your favourite BeWILDerwood characters, warm yourself around the bonfire, 10am-4pm normal admission.

HOVETON. Hoveton Hall gardens: Winter woodland walk, walk among the snowdrops in the woods, followed by hot refreshments and a gift for the ladies, 10am-3pm (last entry 2pm), �6/children under 16 �3 (guided walks available 11am and 1pm).

LUDHAM. Throwers Shop, The Street: Ludham Archive Group winter walk, 3-4 miles, 2pm free.

RAVENINGHAM. Raveningham Gardens: Gardens open for snowdrop season, in aid of Priscilla Bacon Lodge, tea and home-made cakes available for Valentine's Day during afternoon, 2-4pm (or dusk if earlier) �4/concs �3.50/under 16s free; information 01508 548152.

SOTTERLEY. Sotterley Hall Gardens: Snowdrop Sunday, walk among the snowdrops, tea and cakes available, 1.30-4pm �3/children free; proceeds St Margaret's Church.

SOUTH WALSHAM. Fairhaven Woodland and Water Gardens: Valentines Walk with head gardener, 11am �5/concs �4.50/children �2.50/under fives free, dogs on leads 25p (garden open 10am-5pm).

SPIXWORTH. St Peter's Church and Grange Farm: Snowdrop walk, walks up to three miles a round the church, woodland and farmland, mini exhibition of finds on the farm from the Ice Age to present day, 11.30am-4pm �2.50/children �1.

STRUMPSHAW. RSPB Strumpshaw Fen: Wildlife Conservation, volunteers needed to help in scrub clearance, lunch time walk included, 10am; information 01362 694071 (Eddie).

WROXHAM. Bure Valley Railway, Coltishall Road: Teddy Bear Express, bring your teddy, meet the railway's mascot bear, 11.10am, 2pm, 4.40pm (last trip single journey only) return journey �11.50/accompamied children free, 01263 733858.

GIGS

BECCLES. King's Head: Red Beans and Rice, 8.30pm.

CAISTER-ON-SEA. Green Gate Inn, High Street: Polaris, 50s, 60s, 70s pop and rock 'n' roll, 4pm.

LOWESTOFT. Marina Theatre, The Marina: Errol Kennedy's Imagination Band, 7.30pm �18.50/concs �17.50, 01502 533200.

DANCES

LOWESTOFT. Beaconsfield Club, Surrey Street: Salsa with Alegria, beginners 6.30-8pm, 07716 062364.

SALES

FRITTON, GREAT YARMOUTH. Myhill's Nurseries, Beccles Road: Car boot, 9am-1pm.

HEMSBY. Lacons PH: Car boot, set-up 11am, public noon free, 07867 982315.

MONDAY, 15/02/2010

EVENTS

CHEDGRAVE. 31 Hillside: Monday Mardle coffee morning, 10am-12.

HORNING. BeWILDerwood, Lower Street: The Boogle-Wish Bonfire, guess the wishes of your favourite BeWILDerwood characters, warm yourself around the bonfire, 10am-4pm normal admission.

RAVENINGHAM. Raveningham Gardens: Gardens open for snowdrop season, in aid of Priscilla Bacon Lodge, 11am-4pm �4/concs �3.50/under 16s free; information 01508 548152.

WROXHAM. Bure Valley Railway, Coltishall Road: Teddy Bear Express, bring your teddy, meet the railway's mascot bear, 11.10am, 2pm, 4.40pm (last trip single journey only) return journey �11.50/accompamied children free, 01263 733858.

DANCES

CARLTON COLVILLE. Uplands Community Centre, Ashburnham Way: Line with East Coast Liners, beginners 12.15-1.45pm, 01502 562953. Tap and exercise, 9.30-10.30am and 10.45-11.45am, 07906 520651.

GORLESTON. The Pub on the Shrubs, Hawthorn Road: Line, beginners and improvers 8-10pm, 07788 408801 (Jane).

HOVETON. Village Hall: Line with Patsy, basics 7pm, beginners 7.30pm, improvers 8.30pm, �4 all night, 07884 197638.

KESSINGLAND. Sports and Social Centre, Francis Road: Ceroc modern jive, beginners and intermediates, 7.30-10.30pm, 07801

492358.

LOWESTOFT. Beaconsfield Club, Surrey Street: Salsa with Alegria, class 8-11pm, 07716 062364.

TUESDAY, 16/02/2010

EVENTS

BECCLES. Friends Meeting House: Coffee morning and table top sale, 10am-12 �2 including refreshments; proceeds Beccles Lido.

BELTON. Village Green Children's Centre: Children's song and storytime every Tuesday including school holidays, 1.30-2.30pm.

GISLEHAM. Bloodmoor Community Centre: Taoist Tai Chi for beginners, organised by the Taoist Tai Chi Society, 7.30-9.30pm.

GREAT YARMOUTH. King Street: Mardi Gras, celebration of the rich traditions, food and fun of Mardi Gras, 3.30-8pm free.

Time and Tide, Blackfriars Road: Family activity - make a Sea Life Mobile, 12-4pm included in admission.

Fitness 2000, Southtown Road: Keep fit and reflexology for people with multiple sclerosis, 11am-12.15pm �2.50.

Christchurch, King Street: Monthly meeting of the Great Yarmouth Townswomen's Guild, with Margaret giving a talk on Lace making in the Cobholm room, 1.30pm

HOPTON. Spiritual and Healing Centre: Healing and counselling by trained advisors, 6.45-7.45pm.

HORNING. BeWILDerwood, Lower Street: The Boogle-Wish Bonfire, guess the wishes of your favourite BeWILDerwood characters, warm yourself around the bonfire, 10am-4pm normal admission.

LODDON. Chedgrave Church Rooms: Loddon and Chedgrave District Society, talk by Philip Waltham - Driving the Panhard Motor Car, 7.30pm �2.

LOWESTOFT. St Margaret's Church Centre: Beetle drive and pancake afternoon, 2.30pm; proceeds church funds.

MULBARTON. Village Hall: Yoga, 10-11.15am, 07795 215508.

RAVENINGHAM. Raveningham Gardens: Gardens open for snowdrop season, in aid of Priscilla Bacon Lodge, 11am-4pm �4/concs �3.50/under 16s free; information 01508 548152.

WROXHAM. Bure Valley Railway, Coltishall Road: Teddy Bear Express, bring your teddy, meet the railway's mascot bear, 11.10am, 2pm, 4.40pm (last trip single journey only) return journey �11.50/accompamied children free, 01263 733858.

FITNESS

BECCLES. Beccles public hall: Chair based exercise with Chairfit, 2-3pm, �1.

CARLTON COLVILLE. Carlton Colville Community Centre, Hall Road: Keep fit for ages 50 plus, 1.45-2.45pm, 01502 562953 (Norma).

GORLESTON. Seagulls Children's Centre, Shrublands, Magdalen Way: Pushy Parents, weekly walking, socialise, exercise, walk from Seagulls to Gorleston Cliffs and back, meet 9.30am.

Wroughton First School: Yoga and relaxation class every Tuesday, 8-9pm, details: Lisa 07843050396.

GIGS

GORLESTON. The Pub on the Shrubs, Hawthorn Road: Folk night, 8pm.

DANCES

ACLE. Recreation Centre, Bridewell Lane: Salsa with Dance Cuban, 8pm �5/concs �4, 07711 286047.

CARLTON COLVILLE. Uplands Community Centre, Ashburnham Way: Line with East Coast Liners, intermediates 7.45-9.30pm, 01502 562953.

GREAT YARMOUTH. Conservative Club: Salsa with Alegria, class 8-11pm, 07716 062364.

HORSTEAD. Tithe Barn: Line with Golden Stars, beginners 7-8pm, improvers 8-9pm �4, 01603 890708.

LOWESTOFT. United Reformed Church, London Road North: Balkan and Beyond - dances from around the world, 8-9.30pm �5.

STALHAM. High School: Line with Patsy, basics 7pm, beginners 7.30pm, improvers 8.30pm, �4 all night, 07884 197638.

THURTON. Village Hall: Ballroom and Latin, improvers 7.30pm �3.50, advanced 8.30pm �4, 01508 520850.

SALES

CORTON. Methodist Church Hall: Craft fair, 9.30am-3pm; donations for British Heart Foundation.

LODDON. The Hollies: Loddon Country Market, 9.15-10.45am.

STALHAM. Town Hall: Table top, 8am-12.15pm.

WEDNESDAY, 17/02/2010

EVENTS

BECCLES. Blyburgate Hall: Charity bingo, 7.30pm.

BRADWELL. Community Centre: Tap and exercise, 7.30-8.30pm, 07906 520651.

Mill Lane Community Centre: Little Music Makers, free children's activity session suitable for all ages, every Wednesday including school holidays, 9.30-10.30am.

CAISTER. King George Playingfield Pavilion, Allendale Road: Caister Children's Centre, baby rhythm and rhyme for babies under one year, 1-2pm, 01493 721180.

GREAT YARMOUTH. The Nelson Museum, South Quay: Pirate Day, face painting, pirate crafts, walk the plank, prize for best pirate costume, 11am-3pm included in museum admission (�3.40/children �2/family �9); information 01493 850698.

Newtown Methodist Church Hall: Coffee morning and bric-a-brac stall, 10.15am- noon.

Priory Centre next to St Nicholas' Church: Age Concern Great Yarmouth, pop in for tea/coffee and chat, from 10am 50p.

St James' Church, Admiralty Road: Jimmy's caf� and church, 7.30pm.

The Masonic Assembly Rooms: Organist and pianist Matthew Bason plays for the Great Yarmouth Keyboard Club at The Masonic Assembly Rooms, 7.45pm, members �5, non-members �6.

Christchurch, King Street: weekly meeting of the Women's Fellowship, 2.30pm.

HORNING. BeWILDerwood, Lower Street: The Boogle-Wish Bonfire, guess the wishes of your favourite BeWILDerwood characters, warm yourself around the bonfire, 10am-4pm normal admission.

KESSINGLAND. Livingstones Free House, Whites Lane: Evening of clairvoyance with Dave Summerton, 7.30pm �5 adv/�6 on door, 01502 585554 or 07733 570251; proceeds Lowestoft Mencap and Lowestoft Alzheimer's Society.

MARTHAM. Village Hall: Yoga and relaxation, all levels including beginners, 1-2.30pm, first calls free, 07814528389.

ORMESBY. Light of Life Baptist Church: Drop-in club and lunch (for older folk), 10am.

RAVENINGHAM. Raveningham Gardens: Gardens open for snowdrop season, in aid of Priscilla Bacon Lodge, 11am-4pm �4/concs �3.50/under 16s free; information 01508 548152.

WROXHAM. Bure Valley Railway, Coltishall Road: Teddy Bear Express, bring your teddy, meet the railway's mascot bear, 11.10am, 2pm, 4.40pm (last trip single journey only) return journey �11.50/accompamied children free, 01263 733858.

FITNESS

REYDON. Pitches View residential home: Chairfit seated exercise , 10-11am, �1.

SHOWS

FLEGGBURGH. Village Hall: Creative Ars East presents Who's Been Sitting in My Chair? (show for children, aged 3 plus) - Freehand Theatre Company, 2.30pm �7.50/concs �6.50/family ticket �26 advance or �8.50/�7.50/�30 on door, 01493 369878/369486.

HORSTEAD. Tithe Barn: Hansel and Gretel (panto) - Jubilee Players, 7.30pm �6/concs �5/children �4, 01603 737665.

WORLINGHAM. Middle School: No Sex Plese We're British! (comedy) by Alistair Foot and Anthony Marriott - Worlingham Drama Group, 7.30pm �6/concs �5, 01502 713749, Saxons, New Market, Beccles and Worlingham Pharmacy.

DANCES

GORLESTON. The Pub on the Shrubs, Hawthorn Road: Line, beginners and improvers 8-10pm, 07788 408801 (Jane).

HEMSBY. Village Hall: Dancing with Alegria, tap class 6.30-7.30pm, salsa class 8-9.30pm, 07716 062364.

THURSDAY, 18/02/2010

EVENTS

BELTON. John Green Institute: Football Fever, for boys and girls in Reception Year groups, including school holidays, 5.30-6.30pm.

GORLESTON. Seagulls Surestart Children's Centre, Theatre Room: Music Monsters, songs and activities ideal for children over 18 months, children must be accompanied by an adult, 1.50-2.30pm.

GREAT YARMOUTH. Time and Tide, Blackfriars Road: Family activity - make a Tortoise Hand Puppet, 12-4pm included in admission.

HORNING. BeWILDerwood, Lower Street: The Boogle-Wish Bonfire, guess the wishes of your favourite BeWILDerwood characters, warm yourself around the bonfire, 10am-4pm normal admission.

RAVENINGHAM. Raveningham Gardens: Gardens open for snowdrop season, in aid of Priscilla Bacon Lodge, 11am-4pm �4/concs �3.50/under 16s free; information 01508 548152.

WROXHAM. Bure Valley Railway, Coltishall Road: Teddy Bear Express, bring your teddy, meet the railway's mascot bear, 11.10am, 2pm, 4.40pm (last trip single journey only) return journey �11.50/accompamied children free, 01263 733858.

SHOWS

HORSTEAD. Tithe Barn: Hansel and Gretel (panto) - Jubilee Players, 7.30pm �6/concs �5/children �4, 01603 737665.

SOUTH WALSHAM. Village Hall: Mother Goose (panto) - South Walsham & District Dramatic Society (SWADDS), 7.30pm �4, 01603 270255 (South Walsham Post Office).

WORLINGHAM. Middle School: No Sex Plese We're British! (comedy) by Alistair Foot and Anthony Marriott - Worlingham Drama Group, 7.30pm �6/concs �5, 01502 713749, Saxons, New Market, Beccles and Worlingham Pharmacy.

DANCES

BECCLES. Waveney Centre: Salsa with Alegria, class 8-11pm, 07716 062364.

CARLTON COLVILLE. Uplands Community Centre, Ashburnham Way: Line with East Coast Liners, beginners 8-9.30pm, 01502 562953.

HADDISCOE. Village Hall: Scottish country dancing, 7.30pm.

HEMSBY. Seacroft Holiday Village, Beach Road: Ceroc modern jive, beginners and intermediates, 7.30-10.30pm, 07801 492358.

SUTTON, NORWICH. Sutton Staithe Hotel: Salsa with Dance Cuban, 8pm �5/concs �4, 07711 286047.