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Norfolk
Westacre Theatre Company stages 'Billy Liar'. The play opens on July 3rd, but also has performances on 4th, 5th, 10-12th and 17th-19th July tickets £10-12. Box office 01760 755800 or see the website at www.westacreriverstudios.co.uk
Dusk at Sheringham Park reveals a wealth of nocturnal creatures. Come along and join Keith on Friday 4 July, for Sheringham Park’s Bat & Moth Night, starting at 8pm until late. Adult £5.50, child £4 (NT members £5 / £3.50). Booking essential on 01263 820550
Peter Swann a West Norfolk-artist exhibits his work in King's Lynn. An exciting and moving combination of media using ceramics, photographs and glass. Until 12th July at the Greyfriars Art Space, 43 St James Street, King’s Lynn
The annual flower festival Thursday 3rd - Sunday 6th July, St Andrews Methodist Church, Cromer Road, Sheringham. Entry is free, refreshments available, stalls' proceeds go to charity. www.sheringhammethodist.org.uk/flowerfestival.htm
Poringland Village Fete Saturday 5th July 1pm - 9pm. Featuring Nigel Wilson's aerobatic display in his Yak 52, American Calssic Cars, hog roast, beer tent and circus workshop
‘Big Dance’ events in Norwich 5th – 13th July include a free demonstration of Tudor and Regency dance, in full costume, outside the Forum at 2.30pm on Saturday 5th July, there will be a chance for the public to join in. FREE taster evening class, on Thursday 10th July at Avenue Junior School, Milford Rd, Norwich between 7.30 – 9.30pm. All you need is a flat and flexible pair of shoes. Contact Amanda Williams on 01603 503824 or go to www.norwichearlydance.org.uk
Friends of Norwich in Bloom presents Sewell Park Centenary Celebration on Sunday 6th July www.angliainbloom.co.uk
Ladies Tractor Road Run - nearly 100 ladies will be driving their tractors through the streets of Harleston and surrounding area on Sunday July 6th to raise money for Breast Cancer. Start from Thorpe Abbotts Airfield at 11.00 for drive off at 11.30
Live music in Norwich Tues 8 July, 7.30pm: Runaway Horses - unique duo. Take 5 Cellar Bar, Tombland Norwich NR3 1HF 01603 614210 Tickets £4
Just Jazz, reputed to be one of the best traditional Jazz bands in East Anglia, perform in the stunning grounds of Oxburgh Hall
on Friday 11 July from 7.30pm until 9.30pm, gates open at 6pm. Tickets are £10, booking is essential on 01366 328258
Do You Have The ANNIE FACTOR? OPEN Auditions are taking place Sunday 13th July 10am at Cliff Park High School, Gorleston for girls aged 8 -14yrs. We need to find an 'Annie' for Annie Warbucks. We are looking for a young lady that can sing, dance and act with attitude! Annie Warbucks will be running from 18th to 20th December
Jazz Sunday at Westacre Summer Theatre Bring a picnic, bring all the family and enjoy a warm and relaxed Sunday afternoon. This glorious setting just by the River Nar amidst the ruins of Westacre Priory, with music by the Lumière Rouge Ragtime Band. Sunday 13 July 12noon – 3pm All tickets £6 each Children 10 years and under go free! Box office 01760 755800
Pecked and Painted exhibition of art by Tony Hopkins inspired by prehistoric paintings, opens at BIRDscapes Gallery, Manor Farm Barns in Glandford, Holt, at midday on July 13. The exhibition runs until July 27. Opening times are normally Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sundays 10am-4pm. For more information, phone 01263 741742
A piece of contemporary theatre written and performed by North Norfolk young people previews at Sheringham Little Theatre on July 13, before going on national tour as part of a pilot project funded by the Arts Council. Based on the theme of coastal erosion it's a hip hop-style performance. 10YFN previews at Sheringham Little Theatre on July 13 at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced £3, are available on the door. For more information, phone the box office on 01263 822347
Cinema City’s season of films featuring some of the most legendary names of the rock and jazz worlds: Wed 16, 6.15pm Jazz On A Summers Day (U) Wed 23 July, 6.15pm Let’s get Lost (15) Wed 30 July 6.15pm Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man (PG) Wed 6 Aug 6.15pm Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (PG) Wed 13 Aug 6.15pm The Last Waltz (U) Sat 16 & Thu 21 Aug 8.40pm, Wed 20 Aug 6.15pm Lou Reed’s Berlin (12A) Cinema City Andrews Street Norwich NR2 4AD Box Office 0871 704 2053 www.picturehouses.co.uk Tickets £4 - £7
Stalham Players Presents: The Ghost Train by Arnold Ridley. Performances July 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, 26th at 7.30pm at Stalham High School. Tickets £6.00 incl interval refreshments and programme box office at the Stalham Happing Shop ( next to the post office in Stalham High Street ) tel: 01692 651518
Norwich Puppet Theatre workshops and theatre 19 July - All-day Adults' puppet making workshop, 25 July - Clay modelling workshop
29 July - Scarecrow Puppet Workshop. Shows: 2 August - Billy Goats Gruff 4&5 August - Sorcerer's Apprentice 6 Aug - Magnificent Flying Machine. Box office & info at www.puppettheatre.co.uk
Reepham Summer Festival on Saturday 26th July. Music, arts and crafts - http://www.reephamfestival.co.uk/ ticket hotline 01603 660352
Vintage Farmer's Day at the High Common Farm, Wymondham Road, Wreningham. Steam thrashing, vintage tractors at work, drawing match, clay pigeon shoot, refreshments, local memorabilia on display, licensed bar etc. etc. Owners are welcome to bring their tractors and associated implements. Bank Holiday Monday 25th August, from 10am (weather permitting). Free admittance - Donations for The Quidenham Children's Hospice - each. For further information, Tel: 01953 602376 or 01508 489511
Artist Chris Kendrick stages an exhibition called ‘The Art of Being Still’ comprising original still life paintings in oils. Open daily from 7th to 19th July at The Hobart Room, Assembly House, Theatre Street Norwich, phone 01603 626402 or email admin@assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk, for details.
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve re-opens to the public! Visit the former secret military testing site. Open on Saturdays with boats crossing regularly from the quay between 10am and 2pm. The last ferry leaves the Ness at 5pm. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/orfordness for more details.
Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre summer season includes performances from local schools 1 - 4 July. For more information visit www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
The Quay Theatre at Sudbury - June events and shows include Suffolk Opera on 20th June at 8pm, for Folk Club @ The Quay On Sunday 22nd June at 7.30pm and Quay Play Readers Group meet on Wednesday 25th June at 7.30pm. More info at www.quaytheatre.org.uk
IPSWICH CHARIOTEERS Wheelchair Football Club: Join us for wheelchair football training on the following dates at the Copleston Centre: Saturday 5th July 10am to 11am - Saturday 26th July 10am to 11am - Saturday 9th August 10am to 11am - Saturday 23rd August 10am to 11am. Email us at ipswich.charioteers@hotmail.co.uk
Concert in aid of victims of torture, Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds on 5th July featuring Songs from the Gilbert and Sullivan opera Princess Ida, music from Camelot and Merry England and musical items made popular by Bing Crosby. Proceeds will go to Amnesty International and the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture. Tickets £6 to £15 from the Theatre Royal Box Office www.theatreroyal.org
Ipswich Past: The Town Our Parents Knew Tuesday 8th July, 7.30pm Hollywood Cinema, Corn Exchange, Ipswich. Free screening of East Anglian Film Archive film
"Feel The Spirit" A concert by Suffolk Singers and guest cellist Imogen Webb and organist William Saunders. St Michael's Church, Framlingham Saturday 12th July 7.30pm. Tickets £7, with under-14's free.
Coney Weston, Istanbul & Back? Yeah! 14-20 July at Coney Weston Village Hall After 10 years based in Istanbul, English artist Ned Pamphilon returns home to exhibit at his local village hall
Hachfest 3-day event takes place Friday 18th - Sunday 20th July, at Mutimer's Meadow in Hacheston, showcasing local musicians, and raising money for local charities. Website: www.hachfest.co.uk/
Charity Garden Party in aid of The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign at the Bay Horse pub in Sudbury 20th July with live music, beer festival, bbq, bouncy castle, rodeo bull and a martial arts display
Gig in the Park Halesworth Fri 1st – Sun 3rd August. Featuring live music including The Blockheads, Lee Vasey, Bollywood Brass Band and Six Degrees of Separation. Tickets & more at www.giginthepark.co.uk
Red Rose Chain theatre group returns to Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk, this year with William Shakespeare's ROMEO & JULIET. Performances August 6th - 24th. For more info go to www.redrosechain.com
Essex
A new exhibition in the University of Essex Gallery: Trazos humanos / Human Traces explores the engagement of contemporary Latin American artists with the basic human rights. From Thursday 12 June until Saturday 19 July . Events accompanying the exhibition include artists’ talks, a film festival, round table discussion and primary school workshops www.essex.ac.uk
Poppins 2008 1st - 2nd July 7.30pm Civic Theatre Chelmsford New Hall Dance School presents Poppins ’08. A contemporary dance production based on Mary Poppins Tickets £7.50, £5.50 concessions Book Online: www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres
An Evening With Julian Lloyd Webber – with Pam Chowman (piano) Thursday 3rd July 7.45pm, Civic Theatre Chelmsford Tickets: £17.00, Concessions & Groups: £15.00, Full Time Students and Registered Unemployed: £5.00 Book Online: www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres
Jongleurs on the Road Friday 4th July 7.45pm, Civic Theatre Chelmsford Tickets, Book Online: www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres Tickets: £12.00, £10 concessions
Clacton Salvation Army holds NHS60 Thanksgiving Service and Flower Festival Saturday 5 July in our hall in Old Road. Doors will open at 10:00am, and refreshments will be available. This will be followed by a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 6 July at 10:45am
Braintree Musical Society is seeking male singers to join our production of “Fiddler on The Roof” at the Braintree Institute this coming October. More info at www.braintreemusicalsociety.co.uk call 07835 122663 or email ailinglist@braintreemusicalsociety.co.uk. Why not come along to the rehearsals and meet us in person. Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 – 10pm at the Braintree Institute (behind Argos)
If you are wondering how to fill those long (hopefully sunny and warm) summer holidays, ‘Fun in the Sun’ fair will be held on Saturday 12th July in Essex Libraries, at Harlow from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm and at Epping from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm www.essex.gov.uk
Hawkwell Parish Council in Rochford District are holding a summer fair on Saturday 12th July in Magnolia Park, Rectory Road, Hawkwell. Starting at 12.00 midday and closes at 5pm. Arena events include local schools singing and dancing, dog training and belly dancers. Stalls and displays include Essex Fire Brigade, historic traction engines, classic cars, coconuy shies, and stalls. Refreshments will be available
New exhibition at the Focal Point Gallery, Southend Library, Southend-on-Sea, THE HISTORIANS by JULIAN WOOLLATT 12 July - 30 August. Julian Woollatt has taken his inspiration for The Historians from 20th century historical re-enactment events that take place around Britain. EXHIBITION OPENING & TALK FRIDAY 11 JULY 7.15 - 8.30 PM. Gallery Open: Monday – Friday 9am – 7pm, Saturday 9am– 5pm. Closed Sunday & Bank Holidays.
How the Giraffe Got His Neck Sunday 13th July 11.30am & 3.00pm Cramphorn Theatre, Chelmsford. Age suitability: 4 years + Tickets: £7.00 Concessions: £5.00 www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres for more info.
Lunchtime Concert Wednesday 16th July 1.00pm Environ Music, Wednesday 23rd Jul 1pm, Barry Ward and David Gibb Cramphorn Theatre Chelmsford. Free but donation of £1 appreciated.
‘Guardians to the King’ Terracotta Treasures from Ancient China
Colchester Castle Museum 19th July – 2nd Nov. An exhibition of 43 miniature terracotta figures from Xuzhou Museum and is an integral part of the Chinese Jiangsu festival taking place all over Essex. Box office www.visiteastofengland.com/guardians
The annual East Mersea Art Show featuring work from up and coming artists and established favourites such as Edwin Meayers and Audrey Davey. Entry is free. Show will be in East Mersea Village Hall, Saturday August 2nd and Sunday August 3rd from 10am to 5pm each day. Also on Saturday August 2nd East Mersea Fete - the Hall (next to the church)
Signals Media Arts in Colchester present: film and animation workshops for 7 - 11 years and 11 - 16 year olds this August! Our experienced tutors will show them how to use a range of materials to create their own characters and sets in their very own mini-movie! Each workshop runs from 10am - 3pm and costs just £22 per child. See our website for more information or call Lisa on 01206 560255. http://www.signals.org.uk
The Cramphorn Live Band Night Saturday 6 September 7.30pm All tickets £6.00. Established local acts and newcomers alike play on the Cramphorn stage in an evening of live music courtesy of up and coming artists from in and around Chelmsford. Be the first to see new and emerging local talent! For the latest line-up info visit www.myspace.com/thecramphorn
Cambridgeshire / Lincolnshire
Stamford Shakespeare Company presents an annual season of plays in July and August at Rutland Open Air Theatre in the grounds of historic Tolethorpe Hall. This year's plays are The Wind in the Willows, Romeo & Juliet and Richard III. Box office http://www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk/plays.htm
A touch of class for women - WiRME will take place at the Cambridge Meridian Golf Club, Toft on Friday, 4 July at 7pm. Open to all women wishing to network in business the evening will be a three-course-dinner with music and comedy from local women artists. Tickets are £35 and must be purchased in advance from www.movingtone.com/tickets. The cost includes dinner, reception drink, entertainment and on-line booking fee. For more information call 01223 264991
Dance Island, Saturday 5th July the region’s biggest electronic music event of the year covering across the board House, Hard Dance, Trance, Hardcore and Old Skool. The festival features 5 arenas more info from www.dance-island.com
The 31st Ely Aquafest, organised by The Rotary Clubs of Ely in association with Star Radio, will take place on Sunday 6th July on Lavender Green, Jubilee Gardens and the River that flows past both sites in Ely. Entertainment throughout the day will be performed by local talent and on dry land there will be many craft and charity stalls, refreshments, a beer tent and Fair attractions.
Chatteris St John Ambulance Open Gardens event on Sunday 6th July. Entrance is by £2 programme available from local shops or at the garden gate. Gardens will be open from 2-6pm for visitors to look around. Some owners will be running, draws, stall, competitions or serving refreshments to raise money for a charity of their choice
Estrella Theatre Company in “Swimming with Goldfish”
An explosive splash of all-new comedy drama at the Robinson Theatre, Hills Road, Cambridge on 9 and 10 July at 7.45, plus an afternoon performance at 4.30 on 10 July. All seats are £5 and are available from Hills Road Sixth Form College Bursary (01223) 247251 extension 1269
Open-air adaptation of a children's favourite King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone by Cambridge Touring Theatre at Ickworth House. Fun for the whole family. On Saturday 12 July, 6-8:30pm, with gates opening at 5pm. Tickets are: Adult £12, children £7 and family tickets (two adults, two children) £30. Booking is essential, please contact the Theatre Royal on 01284 769505, or visit www.theatreroyal.orgIckworth , find out about National Trust events at Ickworth House, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ickworth
FREE Music Festival held on the 5th July from 12.30 inclusive of 14 Bands held at the Witchford Playing Field. Tel 07736643063 for more details
Wysing Arts Centre presents 16 July – 31 August, Amphis : creation of a giant outdoor structure using only found and discarded materials with Folke Köbberling & Martin Kaltwasser. Come along and take part! Open Mon - Fri 10-5pm for rubbish deliveries and during Special evening events and our Special Open Weekends. Admission is FREE www.wysingartscentre.org
Cambridge Rock Festival 2008 Thur 17th July - Sunday 20th July for more information see http://www.rockinbeerfest.co.uk/
“Spirits” is a photographic exhibition, taking place at the Zoology Museum, Cambridge, from Friday 18 July to 29 August. This project by photographer Alexandra Murphy documents the museum’s collection of animal exhibits, including its previously unseen store of spirit preserved specimens. More info at www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/museum
The Peterborough Beer festival August 19th to 23rd August http://www.beer-fest.org.uk
Northamptonshire / Leicestershire
Nine sculptures by Linda Johns are presented as an art walk in the beautiful setting of Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. Open to the public every day, guided walks with the artist: July 13th, 3pm; August 15th, 6.30pm; October 12th, 11am; December 28th, 2pm. Daytime walks £3 per person; evening and December walks £5 including wine/soft drink) Booking essential: tickets available from the Salcey Forest Cafe; or email salcey@lindajohns.com
Spratton Folk Festival Friday 11th & Saturday 12th July featuring Oysterband as the main act on Friday night and Peatbog Faeries on Saturday night - a non-profit festival for the community, box office & more info on http://www.sprattonfestival.com/
11 – 20 July, Oundle International Festival, including Picnic in the Park on 12 July - find out more http://www.itvlocal.com/anglia/whatson/oundle/
Exciting, new event in Wellingborough - Mela & Community Festival on Sunday 31st August. If you are interested in helping out with this exciting event, we are looking for volunteers on the day and are especially keen to invite local bands and other entertainment acts to perform from across the community. Contact David Smith (Beck Studios) Tel: 07774 010000
Northampton's Royal & Derngate has announced a stirring Orchestral Season for 2008/09, including nine top class concerts from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Highlights include the RPO’s Best of British concert on Wednesday 24 September, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October The Arnold Festival and Thursday 4 December for A Christmas Celebration. Box Office on 01604 624811 or visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire / Buckinghamshire
A Gothic Image - The Work of F L Griggs at Hitchin Museum until 5th July. The exhibition concentrates on Griggs's earlier works, when he worked and lived in Hitchin (1896-1903), producing etchings, drawings and watercolours of Hitchin and around. Hitchin Museum is open from 10am - 5pm daily (except Wed and Sun). www.north-herts.gov.uk
The Amici Singers 30th Anniversary Concert at the Bedford Corn Exchange on 5th July at 7.30pm. A concert with St. Mary’s Singers, Gamlingay Village College Choir and the New England Concert Orchestra. A wide range of music including folk songs from Ireland, England and the USA together with music composed by Elgar, Strauss and Douglas Coombes. Tickets are £10 (£8.00 concs) box office 01234 269519
Stevenage town centre will be transformed in to all things Medieval on Saturday 5 July, for the Stevenage Summer Knights Fun Day. Please visit www.stevenage-town-centre.co.uk/events
Annual Turing Lecture 2008 at Bletchley Park Codes Centre
Dr Andrew Hodges of Oxford University. will discuss some of the unresolved issues that have come to the forefront as science historians strive to understand the development of Turing’s thought.
Thursday 10 July Reception from 6:00pm, Lecture from 6:30pm, followed by Dinner at 8:00pm. Payment £52 per person (no concessions) more details from www.bletchleypark.org.uk
Concert for a summer’s evening on Saturday 12 July 7.30pm, at St Mary Magdalen in the pretty village of Melchbourne. A delightful evening of organ playing by prolific local composer Paul Edwards, and singing by Liz Budek and Yvette Howley. The concert is a joint fundraiser for the church and the Bedfordshire branch of CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England). Tickets £10 from 01234 353331/ 708728 or at the door
1st ever Caribbean Ball in Milton Keynes 12th July at 6.30pm
will be held at the Jurys Inn with part proceeds to Diabetes UK. 3-course meal, steel band and DJs. The Caribbean association known as Friends of the Caribbean will be launched on the evening www.friendsofthecaribbean.co.uk
12th July until 30th August Hitchin Museum presents, “Game Set and Match”, an exhibition all about sport in Hitchin. Through the Summer holidays there will also be weekly children’s activities to tie in with the exhibition including historic toys and games and blow football making! Hitchin Museum is open from 10am - 5pm daily (except Wed and Sun) www.north-herts.gov.uk
Photographer Barry Freeman, an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society gives a presentation at Kempston Camera Club on Wednesday 16th July, from 8PM-10PM. The venue is The Church Hall, Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8DW. Entry is £2.50 on the night, including light refreshments. Further details from www.kempstoncameraclub.co.uk
Roxton Garden Centre host a new producers’ fayre to be held on the 3rd Saturday of every month 11 – 3. Produce includes cakes, chilli sauces, glass makers, pottery & ceramics, jams & chutneys, pork, local vegetables and flavoured coffees. For further information about visiting or becoming a producer please e-mail Mygardenfriend@aol.com or phone: 01480 210383
‘Encounters’ a new contemporary sculpture exhibition in the Wilderness Garden at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire. The exhibition is open daily 11 – 5.30 until the end of September. Entry is included in the Garden ticket - £5.50 adults £4 Child. All work is for sale and many of the artists are happy to produce work to specific commission. For further information, please contact Hatfield House 01707 287010 http://www.hatfield-house.co.uk/
Fundraising evening at the Newport Pagnell football club, 6th September. All funds will be donated to the Oxford transplant foundation. From 7pm, featuring an auction with a raffle and a disco. Tickets at £10.0 per person include a hog roast and free entry in the raffle. Tickets available from butlerbutlerm@aol.com
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