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FRIDAY, 14/05/2010EVENTSBLOFIELD. Court House, Yarmouth Road: Village Screen presents Up in the Air (15), 7.30pm �4 adv/�4.50 on door, 01603 715253.
FRIDAY, 14/05/2010
EVENTS
BLOFIELD. Court House, Yarmouth Road: Village Screen presents Up in the Air (15), 7.30pm �4 adv/�4.50 on door, 01603 715253.
GORLESTON. Kingfisher Room at the Seagulls Sure Start Children's Centre: Healthy Start baby caf�, providing help and information for breastfeeding parents, 1pm-3pm.
GREAT YARMOUTH. Masonic Royal Assembly Rooms: St Nicholas Church Spring Festival, lecture by Gen Sir Richard Dannatt - A Look Back, a Look Forward: Reflections on 40 years as a soldier, 7.30pm �10, 01493 843647.
ASDA: Charity ladies night with beauty technician, raffle and lots more, �5, 7.30pm.
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The Priory Centre: Ageless Opportunities over 25s 'youth club' for the unemployed looking for work, 2pm-4pm.
32a Tolhouse Street: Middlegate Community Association talk and walk experience, 1-3pm.
RANWORTH. Staithe: Local History boat trip, to St Benet's Abbey and return, includes 0.5 mile walk, 10.15am-12.15pm �9.50/children �7.50/family �30; booking essential 01603 756095/270453.
FITNESS
GORLESTON. Magdalen Methodist Church: Little Ninjas karate classes for 3-5� years, 4.45-5.45pm, 07780 832484.
GREAT YARMOUTH. New bodies Fitness Centre, King Street: Learn to Tango, 7.45pm -9.15pm, 01493 853375.
CAISTER. Caister Youth Centre: Chair based exercise with Chairfit, 1.30-2.30pm, �2.50.
SHOWS
LOWESTOFT. Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: The Haunted Through Lounge and Recessed Dining Nook at Farndale Castle (comedy) by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin - Quaysiders Dramatic Society, 7.30pm �8/concs �7, 01502 562863.
GIGS
CALIFORNIA. California Tavern: Hard Rain, 9pm.
GORLESTON. Pavilion Theatre Gorleston, Pier Gardens: Brendan Shine, 7.30p0m �16/concs �15/child/student �8, 01493 662832.
REEDHAM. Lord Nelson: Doveandboweevil (folk), 8.30pm.
DANCES
GREAT YARMOUTH. Conservative Club: Salsa with Alegria, class 8.15-10.30pm, 07716 062364.
SALES
BECCLES. Quaker Hall, Newgate: Beccles Country Market, 9.30-11am.
LINGWOOD. Sports Ground, Station Road: Car boot, 6am-1pm.
STALHAM. Stalham Town Football Club, Stepping Stone Lane: Car boot, sellers 9am, buyers 11am, no dogs walking, 07796 964653 (Dave).
SATURDAY, 15/05/2010
EVENTS
BECCLES. Friends Meeting House, 15 Smallgate: Alcoholics Anonymous, 7pm.
BUCKENHAM. Village Hall: Coffee morning and plant sale, plus jumble and raffle, sell your own plants (tables �5), 10am.
GORLESTON. St Peter's Church Hall: Charity family prize bingo, 7.30pm.
GREAT YARMOUTH. Elizabethan House Museum, South Quay: Museums At Night - Costume Evening, costumed characters, try out costumes for yourself, 6-10pm free.
St Nicholas Church, near Market Place: St Nicholas Church Spring Festival, exhibition of prints and maps of Yarmouth and recent registers, display of church silverware, tower open (10am-2pm), stonemason at work (12-4pm), organ recital (12.30-1.30pm) free (donations welcome).
Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life, Blackfriars Road: Museums At Night - Circus Evening, including circus acts, model circus making, view the collections, 6-10pm free.
Tolhouse Museum: Museums At Night - Medieval Singers and Brass Rubbin, plus meet the gaoler, 6-10pm free.
The Kings Centre: Work Rest and Play family fun day, with BBQ fun activities and more, 10am-2pm.
HORNING. Southern Comfort, River bank: Norfolk and Norwich Festival: Jazz cruise with the Dixie Mix, 1pm �12/under 25s �5, 01603 766400.
SOUTH WALSHAM. Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden: Moth morning, moth identification followed by breakfast, 7.30am �12/concs �11.50/children �9.50; booking essential 01603 270449 or 270683.
FITNESS
GORLESTON. Cliffs (north end): 5k timed run, jog, walk, for all ages and abilities, 9am.
CONCERTS
BRUNDALL. Memorial Hall: Great Yarmouth Gilbert and Sullivan Society in Concert, 7.30pm �7.50/concs �6 on door.
GIGS
HORNING. Southern Comfort boat, departing from the riverbank: Norfolk and Norwich Festival, blues cruise with Mark Flanagan, 5pm �12/under 25s �5, booking advised, 01603 766400.
SALES
BLOFIELD HEATH: Heathlands, Woodbastwick Road: Jumble sale with a tombola, plants, cakes and bric-a-brac, 2-4pm.
BRUNDALL. Memorial Hall: Morning Market, bric-a-brac, books, cakes, plants, tea/coffee, 10am-12; proceeds Brundall Evening WI.
ELLOUGH. Beccles Heliport site: Farmers' market, 9am-1pm.
FRITTON. Myhill's Nurseries, Beccles Road: Car boot, 1-4pm.
INGHAM. Village Hall: Jumble, 2pm; proceeds Great Ormond Street Hospital.
STALHAM. Town Hall: Farmers' market, 9am-12.
DANCES
GREAT YARMOUTH. Lichfield Community Centre, Suffolk Road: Children's ballroom and Latin American dance classes, 2.15-3.15pm, �3. Contact 01493 445767.
SUNDAY, 16/05/2010
EVENTS
BLOFIELD. Margaret Harker Hall: Blofield Pre-school Playgroup 40th Anniversary Tea Party, with the Fun Force party entertainers, face painting, children's design a cake competition, past photo displays, PTA bar, tea, cakes and more, 2-5pm free.
GREAT YARMOUTH. St Nicholas Church, near Market Place: St Nicholas Church Spring Festival, full Choral Evensong followed by glass of wine, 6.30pm.
LUDHAM. The Mowle, Staithe Road: Garden open for National Gardens Scheme, 2.5 acres running down to the marshes, varieties of catalpa, Japanese garden, wildlife pond with bog garden, gunnera border, boardwalk and wild area, 1-6pm �3.50/children free (sorry, no dogs).
MULBARTON. Social Club: Cash bingo in aid of various charities, plus prize raffle, 7pm.
OULTON BROAD. The Boulevard, Nicholas Everitt Park: Artists' Boulevard, local artists and photographers displaying their work, weather permitting, 10am-4pm.
SALHOUSE. Broad: Tree identification, guided walk around the Broad learning about native trees, 10am-12 �3/children �1.50; booking essential 01603 722775.
SUTTON. Sutton Fen: Wildlife Conservation, volunteers needed to help with management of the site, lunch time walk, 10am; information 01362 694071 (Eddie).
WROXHAM. Barton House Railway, Hartwell Road, off The Avenue: Garden railway open day, rides on miniature railway, museum, tombola, refreshments, 2.30-5.30pm �2/children �1 or by boat from Wroxham Bridge �3/�1.50.
GIGS
HORNING. Southern Comfort boat, departing from the riverbank: Norfolk and Norwich Festival, blues cruise with Mark Flanagan, 5pm �12/under 25s �5, booking advised, 01603 766400.
SALES
BURGH CASTLE. Market Road: Car boot, 6am, 01493 780015 (Julie).
FRITTON. Myhill's Nurseries, Beccles Road: Car boot, 9am-1pm.
HEMSBY. Lacons PH: Car boot, set-up 11am, public noon free, 07867 982315.
HOVETON. Village Hall: Plant sale, 10am-2pm; proceeds Wroxham Social Club.
STALHAM. Stalham Town Football Club, Stepping Stone Lane: Car boot, sellers 9am, buyers 11am, no dogs, 07796 964653 (Dave).
MONDAY, 17/05/2010
EVENTS
BECCLES. Baptist Church: Babies and toddlers, 9.30-11.30am.
BLOFIELD. Library, The Reading Room: Drop In and Log On, for children aged 7-11, 4.30-6.30pm, book a one-hour session in advance on 01603 712902.
GREAT YARMOUTH. Priory Centre next to St Nicholas' Church: Wellbeing sessions; spend some time with yourself, 1-2pm, �2, contact Rachael Hardie on 01493 743000. (except bank hols)
32aTolhouse Street: Middlegate Community Association talk and walk experience, 1-3pm.
FITNESS
SUTTON. Infant School: Studio Cycling (Spinning), 6.15pm, circuit training, 7.15pm, 01603 782343.
CONCERTS
MARTHAM. Parish Church: Royal Academy of Music, soloists: Jessica Hayes (cello) and Rafal Luc (accordion); programme includes music by JS Bach, Saint-Saens, Mendelssohn and Piazzolla, 7.30pm �8/concs �6, 01603 766400.
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.
TUESDAY, 18/05/2010
EVENTS
BELTON. Village Green Children's Centre: Children's song and storytime every Tuesday including school holidays, 1.30-2.30pm.
CARLTON COLVILLE. Carlton Marshes, Burnt Hill Lane: Introduction to Water Voles, for adults, 10am-1pm �10/concs �8; booking essential 01473 890089.
GORLESTON. Seagulls Children's Centre (in the Cr�che), Shrublands, Magdalen Way: Twice as Nice twins group - an opportunity to meet other parents with twins, share experiences and advice, 3-4.30pm.
GREAT YARMOUTH. Cobholm Room, Christchurch, King st: Great Yarmouth Townswomen's Guild monthly meeting with speaker Bill Henderson, 2pm.
HOPTON. Spiritual and Healing Centre: Healing and counselling by trained advisors, 6.45-7.45pm.
FITNESS
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.
Shrublands Youth and Adult Centre: Keep fit class incorporating basic martial arts moves to music, 9.30-10.30am.
GREAT YARMOUTH. Fitness 2000, Southtown Road: Seated exercise for the less able, 11am-12.30pm �2.50, carers free.
SHOWS
GORLESTON. Pavilion Theatre Gorleston, Pier Gardens: Summer Season Spectacular (variety show), 7.45pm �15/concs �14/Friends �13/children and students �5, 01493 662832.
LOWESTOFT. Marina Theatre, The Marina: South Pacific (musical) - Lowestoft Players, 7.30pm �10-�17/concs �13-�15, 01502 533200.
GIGS
HORNING. New Inn: Open mic night, 8.30pm.
DANCES
ACLE. Recreation Centre, Bridewell Lane: Salsa with Dance Cuban, all levels, 8pm �5/concs �4, 07711 286047.
GREAT YARMOUTH. Conservative Club: Salsa with Alegria, class 8-11pm, 07716 062364.
Northgate Hospital Social Club: Ballroom and sequence, 2-4.15pm, 01692 403591.
STALHAM. High School: Line with Patsy, basics 7pm, beginners 7.30pm, improvers 8.30pm, �4 all night, 07884 197638.
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, 8.30am-12.15pm.
WEDNESDAY, 19/05/2010
EVENTS
BRADWELL. 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. 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.
Newtown Methodist Church Hall: Coffee morning and bric-a-brac stall, 10.15am-noon.
Christchurch, King Street: Women's Fellowship weekly meeting with speaker June Moss, 2.30pm.
The Rumbold Arms PH, Southtown Road: RAOB Pride of Great Yarmouth Lodge meet, 8pm
Library: Adult Education free fun day, Head and Shoulders Above the Rest, learning fun and wacky silhouette art, relaxation, maths, 10am, 01493 856647.
HADDISCOE. St Mary's Church: General knowledge quiz in aid of the church, �2, 7.30pm.
LUDHAM. Church Room: Coffee morning and book sale, 10-11.30am.
ORMESBY. Light of Life Baptist Church: Drop-in club and lunch (for older folk), 10am.
RANWORTH. Staithe: Broads Wildlife Boat Trip, to Cockshoot Broad and return, includes one mile walk, 10.15am-12.15pm �9.50/children �7.50/family �30; booking essential 01603 756095/270453.
SOUTH WALSHAM. Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden: Ghost walk, with myths and legends from Fairhaven Garden, 6-8pm �5/concs �4.50/children �2.50/under fives free, dogs on leads 25p.
FITNESS
MARTHAM. Village Hall: Yoga and relaxation, all levels including beginners, 1-2.30pm, first calls free, 07814528389.
SHOWS
GORLESTON. Pavilion Theatre Gorleston, Pier Gardens: Summer Season Spectacular (variety show), 7.45pm �15/concs �14/Friends �13/children and students �5, 01493 662832.
LOWESTOFT. Marina Theatre, The Marina: South Pacific (musical) - Lowestoft Players, 7.30pm �10-�17/concs �13-�15, 01502 533200.
DANCES
BRADWELL. Community Centre: Tap and exercise, 7.30-8.30pm, 07906 520651.
GORLESTON. The Pub on the Shrubs, Hawthorn Road: Line, beginners and improvers 8-10pm, 07788 408801 (Jane).
THURSDAY, 20/05/2010
EVENTS
BECCLES. Friends Meeting House, 15 Smallgate: Art class, all abilities, 1-3pm.
Hungate Hall: Chinese exercise, Wild Goose Qigong 6.30-8pm, 07961 033357.
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. 12 Hall Quay: Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind sight and sound exhibition, 10am-2pm.
Salvation Army, Tolhouse Street: Coffee morning, all welcome, 9.30-11.30am.
LUDHAM. How Hill National Nature Reserve: Evening Boat Trip on the Electric Eel, 7-8.30pm �9.50/children �7.50/family �30; booking essential 01603 756096/678763.
FITNESS
CATFIELD. Village Hall: Circuit Training, 8.15pm, 01603 782343. Studio Cycling (Spinning), 7.15pm, 01603 782343.
SHOWS
LOWESTOFT. Marina Theatre, The Marina: South Pacific (musical) - Lowestoft Players, 7.30pm �10-�17/concs �13-�15, 01502 533200.
DANCES
GORLESTON. The Burrage Centre, James Paget Hospital: Salsa dance classes for beginners, professional, qualified and insured teachers, 8-11pm, www.salsaalegria.co.uk .
GREAT YARMOUTH. Great Yarmouth Marina Centre: Afternoon Tea Dance playing music including Ballroom Sequence and Popular Latin, �3, 1pm-3.30pm.
Lichfield Community Centre, Suffolk Road: Adult beginners ballroom and Latin American dance classes, 7.15-8.15pm, �2.50. Contact 01493 445767.
SUTTON. Sutton Staithe Hotel: Salsa with Dance Cuban, all levels, 8pm �5/concs �4, 07711 286047.