Diocese of Norwich

Race Night, Bawdeswell Church
2024-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Bawdswell Village Hall, Reepham Rd, Bawdeswell, Dereham, NR20 4RU, United Kingdom
The friends of Bawdeswell Church are hosting a race night.

The Norwich Gilbert and Sullivan Society
2024-04-13 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | St. Cuthbert’s Church, St. Cuthbert’s Church, Sprowston, NR7 8TZ
The Norwich Gilbert and Sullivan Society will present a concert version of ‘RUDDIGORE or The Witch’s Curse’ at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Sprowston, Norwich. The cast includes Thomas Monument, Andrew Inglis, Andy Weston, Jon Bennett, Tim Hurst-Brown, Rachel Goodchild, Genevieve Plunkett, Janet Theobald and Victoria Monument. Beverley McInnes is Musical Director, Andy Weston is Producer, and there is a supporting chorus.
RUDDIGORE was premiered at the Savoy Theatre, London in January 1887, where it ran for 288 performances. The show then toured the provinces for the rest of that year. Thereafter, it was not professionally revived until the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company staged it in 1920, when it took on a new lease of life and proved very popular. The D’Oyly Carte continued to perform the opera right up until the company closed in 1982. When the D’Oyly Carte visited the Theatre Royal, Norwich for the last time in May 1981, RUDDIGORE was in the repertoire.
RUDDIGORE has been performed on five different occasions by the East Norfolk Operatic Society. The company was to have staged the show in 2021 but had to abandon the project due to lockdown. Gilbert and Sullivan enthusiasts now have a great opportunity to hear Sir Arthur Sullivan’s lively music coupled with W. S. Gilbert’s biting wit in this concert version of RUDDIGORE. Admission is free and refreshments will be available in the interval. Don’t miss it!

Omnia Voices Concert
2024-04-14 12:30 - 14:00 UTC | King’s Lynn Minster, Saturday Market Place King's Lynn Norfolk, PE30 5DQ
Vocal ensemble Omnia Voices presents a beautiful concert of music spanning over 400 years. The programme begins with settings of English texts by composers including Orlando Gibbons, Bob Chilcott and Eleanor Daley, before closing with a selection of familiar folk and pop melodies.
Biography:
Omnia is a group of singers drawn from semi-professional choirs in and around London. The ensemble performs repertoire ranging from sacred polyphony to close harmony arrangements of popular songs, embodying an ethos of musical variety and exploration. As well as performing regularly around the UK, Omnia has performed for audiences around the Dordogne, and looks forward to returning there later this year. This will be the group’s second tour to Norfolk and first visit to the Minster; they gave one of their very first concerts in Great Massingham in 2017, as well as performing in a number of local care settings.
FREE with a retiring collection for Minster Funds.
Programme to include:

Bob Chilcott – Sun, Moon, Sea & Stars
Eric Whitacre – With a lily in my hand
Eleanor Daley – Grandmother Moon
Orlando Gibbons – O clap your hands
Arr. Moses Hogan – Abide with me
Trad. arr. Peter Knight – Danny Boy
Lennon/McCartney arr. Peter Knight – Penny Lane

Harp Concert
2024-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
HARP CONCERT (and talk) in aid of church restoration and community hub
Sunday 14 April, 7–8.30 pm
in Deopham St Andrew’s Church
By accredited Arts Society Lecturer Margaret Watson
FREE admission but please make a donation
Refreshments will be served after
Parking in field opposite church (if it hasn’t rained too much!), parallel with hedge
Margaret is one of the busiest professional harpists in the South East and we are very lucky to have her. Margaret studied harp under the late Sidonie Goossens OBE and is a Fellow of the Guild of Musicians and Singers. She has given countless concerts and played at places such as Glyndebourne Opera House, Covent Garden, City Guildhall, The Garrick Club, The Savoy, Ritz, Dorchester and Hilton Langham Hotels in London. She has played for royalty, including performances for HRH The Princess Royal and has also worked for the BBC and Netflix filming for TV documentaries.

Active RE - Cancelled
2024-04-18 14:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
This afternoon session takes the Active RE Resource created by Diocese of Norwich Sports Factory and walks attendees through the three key resources of Active RE Lesson Plans, Active RE Games Booklet and Active RE Visual Aids. Schools attending will have electronic access to all three resources as part of the course fee. The resource offers physically active exploration of many Bible stories and key themes, starting with 6 lessons and active sessions on the Old Testament and then 6 lessons and active sessions on the New Testament. The course will be led by Tim Henery, who has created and developed the resource, which he and his team use with a number of schools across Norfolk to teach Christianity. The afternoon will provide an opportunity for you to see a lesson delivered to a class, followed up with a walk through the resources and a chance to ask questions. It is hosted in schools for you to see how the resource can engage and enliven RE teaching with children of all ages. It will also explore how you might use this resource as a way to grow stronger links with the your local church.
Venue: Horsford VA Primary, Norwich
Audience: PE Subject Leaders, RE Subject Leaders, PE Coaches / Church Youth Workers (Community, Church of England and Academies)

A concert to celebrate Earth Day with the Village Voices Community Choir
2024-04-20 14:30 - 15:30 UTC | All Saints Church, Hemblington, All Saints Church, Church Lane, Hemblington, NR13 4EF
All are invited to come along to All Saints Church, Hemblington, on Saturday 20 April from 2:30 pm to hear the local Village Voices Community Choir celebrating Earth Day. Free admission. Refreshments will be served – Hemblington is a by-word for good cake! Donations will be appreciated – to be shared with BADCOG, the Blofield & District Conservation Group.

Organ Recital
2024-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Philip Adams and Michael Finnissy will play a selection of solos and duets including 19th century French music of the Church and Salon

Organ Recital
2024-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Solos and duets including 19th century French music for the church and salon, played by Philip Adams and Michael Finnissy.
Refreshments afterwards.
(Advance bookings via our website quote “Recital 20th April”)

Beighton St George's Day Ceilidh
2024-04-20 19:30 - 23:00 UTC
Time to limber up, the Beighton Ceilidh is coming back on Saturday 20 April, 7:30pm. The fabulous Keel Band returns to kickstart the fundraising for the next phase of restoration work on our beautiful church. So put the date in your diary and get booking. Tickets: £12 including refreshments from Kate Ashcroft 01493 751637 or kashcroft58@gmail.com

Afternon tea party
2024-04-21 15:00 - 17:00 UTC
Enjoy a concert and afternoon tea in warm, welcoming surroundings.
A delightful concert with visiting vocalist Emma Nuule, soprano, and John Farmer our talented organist, playing some of his own compositions.

The Church Organiser - Diocese of Norwich
2024-04-23 09:30 - 16:30 UTC | St Luke’s, 61 Aylsham Rd, Norwich, NR3 2HF
The team behind The Church Organiser are working with each Diocese to introduce you to The Church Organiser.
We’ll be coming to your Diocese and hosting a half day event where you’ll bring your own device (laptop, iPad or other tablet device) and work with our team to get The Church Organiser set up for your Church.
The Event is completely free for you to attend, and will also include refreshments. This is your chance to connect with the team and get up to speed with The Church Organiser.
You’ll also be able to explore ‘My Fund Accounting’, the Church of England’s recommend platform for Church Accounts, which will connect up with The Church Organiser in the near future.
Are you a Church or Parish Administrator? Then come along and get The Church Organiser set up. Are you a Treasurer? Why not check out My Fund Accounting and how it can simplify and improve your Church’s book keeping.
Introduction to My Fund accounting: 09:30-12:30
Introduction to The Church Organiser: 13:15-16:30
If you’re planning on attending both the Morning and Afternoon sessions, in order to attend both seminars, you’ll also need to bring your own lunch.
Book now

Headteachers' Conference 2024
2024-04-25 08:45 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
We look forward to welcoming Headteachers from all church schools and academies to our annual conference. Our aim is to offer a different slant to other education conferences and explore aspects pertinent to leading a church school based on the national Church of England ‘Vision for Education; deeply Christian, serving the common good’. Details of the theme and speakers will be available in early 2024.
Lunch provided
Audience: Headteachers working in church schools or academies
Heads of Conference Programme 2024

Free illustrated presentation: Churchwardens' Accounts in the 16th Century
2024-04-27 14:30 - 15:30 UTC
Do come along to hear an unusual, interesting and amusing free talk by Adrian O’dell about Churchwardens’ Accounts in the 16th Century – more fun than you’d think, honest!
Saturday 27 April at 2:30 pm at All Saints Church, Church Lane, Hemblington near Blofield NR13 4EF.
It will also allow you to enjoy the interesting architecture of this lovely little Medieval church with its unique wall painting of St Christopher, all set in wildflower-filled churchyards. Light refreshments also available. The talk will be followed by the AGM of The Friends of All Saints Church, though you don’t have to stay for that, but we’d be jolly pleased if you did!

A Concert by Fine City Chorus - Norfolk's premier Barbershop Chorus
2024-04-27 19:00 - 21:30 UTC
In the best traditions of Barbershop chorus, the group performs a wide range of popular British and American music; some old; some new; some from the shows. Come and enjoy a great selection of songs. Some old; some new; some from the shows. All performed in the best tradition of barbershop chorus.
Sung ‘a cappella’ in four-part close harmony, the wide repertoire of Fine City Chorus includes compositions from The Beach Boys, Neil Diamond, Queen, Adele, McFly, Billy Joel, Neil Sedaka to name but a few – and they are constantly adding new songs to their musical offering, so the list goes on.
Expect fine harmonies and a fun performance from this chorus of great voices.
Parking is in the grassed field adjacent to the churchyard.
Tickets £12 (include light refreshments) via 01508 480576 or the Eventbrite link on our website https://berghapton.org.uk/bergh-apton-festival-2024/

Heard but Rarely Seen
2024-04-28 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
The history, technology and personalities behind Wymondham’s peal of ten bells.
Free talk by Hayden Charles, Ringing Master

Rural Mission & Ministry Course
2024-05-01 10:00 - 2024-05-02 15:00 UTC | Yarnfield Park, Yarnfield Park, Stone, Staffs, ST15 0NL
An ecumenical rural mission training course, hosted by the Arthur Rank Centre. Aimed at those leaders (lay & ordained) new to rural contexts, or considering a move.
Come and gather with other ecumenical rural leaders to explore what community, mission, evangelism & leadership can look like in rural contexts.
1-2 May at Yarnfield, Staffs
2-3 Oct at King’s Park, Northampton
cost £300, including all meals, accommodation & resources, plus a termly follow-up online network.
For further information & to book, please visit: https://arthurrankcentre.org.uk/ruralministrycourse/
Or contact Sarah Hulme, rural mission & ministry officer via hulmes@methodistchurch.org.uk

Are you SIAMS Ready?
2024-05-03 09:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London)
This one-day practical workshop is aimed at all headteachers and senior leaders within Voluntary Aided, Voluntary Controlled, Foundation church schools and academies.
The course comprises:

A whole day focusing on the new SIAMS Framework for 2023
Exploration of the philosophy and thinking behind the framework
Networking to explore how to gather evidence for the six Inspection Questions
Time to work on your summary SEF for SIAMS with advice from an experienced inspector
Latest feedback about inspections and emerging trends

All headteachers are encouraged to attend if they have an inspection due in the next 12 to 18 months.
Lunch provided
Audience: All headteachers and senior leaders of Voluntary Aided, Voluntary Controlled, Foundation church schools and academies

Rooted as Pilgrims
2024-05-04 09:15 - 15:15 UTC | All Hallows Convent, All Hallows Convent, Ditchingham, NR35 2DZ
A gathering for young people who have recently been baptised, confirmed or just want to deepen their walk of faith with Jesus.
You are invited to join with other young people for this reflective walk of pilgrimage as we spend time thinking about what it means to be rooted in our faith. We will spend time walking, talking, eating, and learning from each other.

Godly Play Retreat Day: 'Living Water'
2024-05-04 11:00 - 15:00 UTC
You are warmly invited to a day retreat on Saturday 4 May, 11-3pm at the beautiful Barn at Rockland St Mary’s, NR14 7EY .
The theme is ’Living Water’.
We will have a Godly Play story and an OutoftheBox story with lots of time and space to respond creatively on your own or in a group, inside or outside, using the art supplies or nature! Lunch is included and the wonderful hospitality of the Garrards is assured.
Places are limited to 12 people, so please email Fiona Prentice fionaprentice@wymondhamabbey.org.uk if you would like to come.
An anonymous donation (£10-£15) to cover costs will be taken on the day.

Abseil the Tower
2024-05-06 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
Come along on Monday 6 May to see 50 intrepid volunteers abseil down our church tower to raise funds for the church improvements. Our vision is to add accessible toilets and a kitchen to the church building so we can better serve our community.
Stalls and refreshments will be available on the day to enjoy as you support and encourage those on the ropes!

Eco Church Forum – understanding and demystifying food choices
2024-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
This will be our first in-person Eco Church Forum for anyone on an eco journey in their church community.
The aim is to inform, equip and inspire us to think through and approach the sections of the A Rocha UK Eco Church survey that relate to food choices. We are aware of the complexities of a global food system that ensures that most of those with the least resources (in the UK) resort to cheaper, ultra-processed food. Recent research highlighted Norfolk as actually having higher than average rates of malnutrition – mostly in our elderly population, but also in some children. There is a perception, and a reality that the LOAF principles highlighted in the A Rocha survey would be very hard to achieve by many in these lower-income communities and indeed, by many of our churches who provide food for their local communities.
The chair of our Environment Working Group, the Revd David Longe will chair a panel discussion with three participants from Norfolk and Suffolk: Peter Emmrich on global food security, the Revd Leon Collyer on regenerative farming and Anna Sweeting on healthy eating on a budget.
We’ll be inviting open discussion and questions. Any practical, encouraging examples you can bring to the discussion would be helpful!
You can now join us online via this Zoom link: https://dioceseofnorwich-org.zoom.us/j/83767657935?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 837 6765 7935
Passcode: [REDACTED]
We’ll start with refreshments at 6:30pm to begin the discussion at 7:00pm.

Growing Good online course
2024-05-07 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
A free 5 session online course that equips churches in growing new connections and making a difference in the community.
Open to church leadership teams in the Norfolk / Lowestoft area. We ask that at least 3 people from each church or group of churches commits to attending.
Sign up by Friday 3 May by emailing anna.heydon@togethernorfolk.org.uk
The course will run from 7.30pm – 9pm
Tuesday 7 May
Tuesday 14 May
Tuesday 21 May
Tuesday 4 June
Tuesday 11 June

Julian of Norwich May Festival
2024-05-08 - 2024-05-11
Julian of Norwich May Festival including Julian Lecture delivered by former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams
The Julian of Norwich Festival week in May will include a sculpture workshop, book launch, the performance of a new play, and The Friends’ 40th anniversary Julian Lecture by former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams.
This year’s Julian Festival will run from Wednesday 8 May to Friday 10 May leading to the Julian Festival Day on Saturday 11 May. The festival is organised by the Friends of Julian of Norwich and this year is the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Friends.

Introduction to Sight Loss Friendly Church (SLFC)
2024-05-09 14:00 - 14:45 UTC | online
Sight Loss Friendly Church (SLFC) is our exciting initiative to help churches to become accessible for people with sight loss. SLFC are providing some free sessions on Zoom for churches to find out more about SLFC.
Introduction to SLFC is a 45 minutes session on zoom. This session covers a brief overview of what it means to be a sight loss friendly church.
There is an interactive element in the form of an informal quiz, personal stories and videos about sight loss and an overview of our services.
Come along if you’re thinking of signing up your church or if you’d like to refresh old knowledge.

Racial Justice Working group
2024-05-09 15:45 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
The Racial Justice Working Group is a committed community of people who work together to promote equality and racial justice within education. As a collective, we work together to raise awareness, improve representation, develop understanding of issues and advocate for policies that promote equity and inclusion. Joining the racial justice working group can be a meaningful way to make a difference and help create a fairer society for all children and all people. The termly meetings are a space for discussion, and we welcome all who have an interest in this area of equality and social justice to join.
Audience: Open to all Diocese of Norwich school staff and governors.

Exhibition: 50 highly colourful patchwork quilt tops
2024-05-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-11 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | St Andrew’s Church, Little Massingham, St Andrew’s Church Church Lane Little Massingham Norfolk, PE32 2JR
This event is the culmination of months of work by quilt and block makers from all over the UK. This weekend exhibition will be held in the church prior to the planned church Hug on Monday 13 May
The exhibition will display over 50 highly colourful patchwork quilt tops made by people from all over the U.K.
Any donations will help the Friends of St Andrew’s Church Little Massingham raise funds for the church roof as several years ago thieves stole the lead from it.
Later in the year Quilts 4 Care Leavers will add the backing, wadding and topstitching to the quilts. The completed quits called Hugs will then be given to young care leavers who leave the care system every year.

Clergy Family Day
2024-05-11 09:30 - 17:00 UTC | The Horstead Centre, Rectory Road, Horstead, Norwich,, Norwich, NR12 7EP, United Kingdom
Enjoy a family day at the Horstead Centre with 4 exciting outdoor activities, led by instructors. For safety reasons children must aged be 5 and over to participate. Family members who are younger or would prefer not to take part are still welcome (please register them as non-participants) and some alternative activities will be available.
Refreshments and snacks are provided, but please bring a packed lunch.
There is no charge for the day, we want to treat you!

Book here

St Andrew's Eaton Eco Fair 2024
2024-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | St Andrew’s Eaton, St Andrew's Eaton, Church Lane, Norwich, NR4 6NW
We’re all very aware of the crisis of climate change, and the need for urgent action to redress the devastating impact we have had on the world. Many of us, however, struggle to know what we can do to help.
Join us at St Andrew’s Eaton for our Eco Fair 2024, to be inspired, informed and equipped to live more sustainably!
Opened by Rachel Sowerby, Bishop of Norwich’s Environmental Research Officer
– Eco-friendly supplies
– Local community groups
– Activities for children with Dandelion
– Vegetarian Street Food
Plus two further events hosted by the Eaton Village Residents’ Association: Dawn birdwatching walk with Phil Atkinson at 7am (meet in Waitrose Car Park)
and evening talk by Helen Baczkowska from Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Doors open 6.30pm in the church hall.

Concert by the Norfolk Broads Concert Band
2024-05-11 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
An evening of music of different genres by a popular Norfolk band. Refreshments during the interval.
