Concert: "An Evening with Heart and Music"
2024-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | St Andrew’s Church, Great Ryburgh, Mill Road / Bridge Road, Great Ryburgh, Norfolk, NR21 0DZ
“Heart and Music”, on tour from Milton Keynes, performs an exciting programme of vocal music, including musical theatre, middle-of-the-road pop, folk, modern classics and church music. Many of the numbers are choreographed and all is accompanied by two keyboards and drums.
The money raised will go towards the upkeep of St. Andrew’s Church, so come along for an enjoyable and fun-packed evening of live music performed by a high-quality vocal group.
There will be an opportunity to meet the performers over wine and canapes following the concert.
Booking is not required. Those attending are invited to contribute to a retiring collection.

Easter Morning Sunrise Service
2024-03-31 06:30 - 07:00 UTC | All Saints’ ruin, Little Ryburgh, NR21 0LS
Join us for a short and joyful outdoor service to welcome the risen Christ. Be inspired by the flames of a spectacular bonfire as the sun rises over the Wensum Valley. Warm up afterwards with a cooked breakfast at St. Andrew’s, Great Ryburgh, a five minute walk away.
To find the All Saints’ ruin, cross the River Wensum as you leave the village of Great Ryburgh and you will see on your left a signpost directing you to Little Ryburgh. Leave your car at the bottom of the lane and walk up the hill to the churchyard.
There is a small parking area opposite the churchyard gate for those with limited mobility but please be aware that the ground around the ruin is uneven.
Dress up warm and wear outdoor shoes!
There is no need to book but it does help the caterers if they know you are coming!

16th annual Easter Sunday duck race
2024-03-31 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | The Wendling Beck, NR20 5HR
100 ducks launched on the Wendling Beck, and race (subject to flow of river) to the finishing line.
Tickets available on the day or in advance.
Annual event in aid of St Margaret’s church, Worthing to raise funds for the fabric of the church and replacing heater system.
Many easter egg prizes to be won! – refreshments available.

Walking Pilgrimage to Assisi led by Keith James & Geoff Weaver
2024-04-02 - 2024-04-09
The Way of St Francis, Via di Francesco, is a pilgrimage route from Florence, through Assisi to Rome visiting key sites from the saint’s life.
The whole thing would be a mammoth undertaking – 550 km – we will walk the 125 kms between the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, Rieti and the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi.
Because this is a pilgrimage, as well as a long distance walk, there will be opportunities for prayer and worship at the beginning and end of the day.
The cost is £1350 per person This covers flights, accommodation, full board, luggage transfers and the Via di San Francesco pilgrim passport.
This pilgrimage involves a substantial amount of walking, some of which will be over irregular surfaces.
If walking up to 13+ miles a day is something you find difficult, then this pilgrimage is unsuitable for you. Further details, including how to book are via this link.
Questions etc to Archdeacon of Norwich, the Ven Keith James.
Geoff Weaver is a church musician with extensive experience worldwide. Keith James is Archdeacon of Norwich

The Magic of Celine Dion by Candlelight
2024-04-06 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | King’s Lynn Minster, Saturday Market Place King's Lynn Norfolk, PE30 5DQ
Unique Concerts presents ‘The Magic of Celine Dion by Candlelight’
Experience the magic of ‘Celine Dion by Candlelight’, an exclusive concert performed by the multi-award winning Miss Julia Martin. It has been described by Sky Television as ‘Simply Phenomenal’, and captures Celine’s incredible vocals, stage presence, power ballads and mannerisms, whilst providing a spectacular one-of-a-kind event. Prepare to be transported to a world of raw emotions and captivating music, all set against the enchanting backdrop of gothic architecture, vaulted ceilings, and flickering candlelight.
Celine Dion by Candlelight is not just a concert; it is a celebration of Celine’s remarkable artistry and the impact her music has had on millions around the world. Please join us for an evening of heartfelt lyrics set within a breathless atmosphere that will captivate you. Let the candlelight guide your emotions as you immerse yourself in the magic of Celine’s timeless music, a truly enthralling concert experience that will leave you in awe.
Julia Martin with her mesmerising voice and undeniable stage presence is acknowledged to be one of the world’s most outstanding Celine Dion tribute performers. The concert delivers over 110 minutes of Celine’s greatest hits, with back-to-back classics including My Heart Will Go On, Courage, I’m Alive, Power of Love, Because You Loved Me, Beauty and the Beast, The Prayer, It’s All Coming Back To Me Now, I Drove All Night …. and many, many more.
Sit back and bask in the ambience of the evening and allow yourself to be swept away by the depth of Celine’s music, as Julia’s powerful vocals bring each song to life. Feel the goosebumps rise on your skin as the live band adds their own unique classical touch, creating a truly unforgettable and breath-taking musical experience, that will leave you spell-bound, and hanging on to every note and lyric.
The combination of hundreds of flickering LED candles, unique ‘Coldplay’ style audience LED wrist bands, and a remarkable moving-head light display, creates a unique added WOW factor that guarantees to make this an extraordinary evening of immersive entertainment, and a night to remember.
Please follow/like/share our Facebook Page, where you will have access to early ticket release, discounted tickets, upgraded tickets, and discounted merchandise.
This event is part of a nation-wide tour of Cathedrals and Minsters raising money for the Autism Unseen Tall Ships Challenge. Within this challenge teams of autistic and special needs young adults will be recruited to crew and sail a 70′ challenger racing yacht around the UK (Further information can be found at www.autismunseen.org).
TICKET INFORMATION
Doors open 6.45pm, show starts at 7.30pm and finishes at 9.45pm. Tickets are available online, ticket prices range from £20-£45. This show is suitable for all age ranges.
To book a seat simply select the seats that you wish to purchase from the seating plan, these seats will then be added to your basket. Allocated seats are in price band sections VIP to B, and all of these seats will provide unrestricted views.
We also offer unallocated seating, this will be shown on the plan, generally in Band D. These seats are on a first come first served basis and you will simply select your seat upon arrival. Band D seats provide a mixture of restricted and unrestricted views, so please arrive early if you have booked unallocated seats. We guarantee that spare seats will always be left available within these unallocated Band D sections.
TICKET PRICE BANDS

VIP – £45
PREMIUM – £40
BAND A – £35
BAND B – £30
BAND D – £20

WHEELCHAIR AND CARERS
Unfortunately we only have a limited number of wheelchair spaces and carer tickets, this is due to the age and layout of the Cathedrals and Minsters. Free carer tickets if available are subject to carer provisions being met. Please email (boxoffice@uniqueconcerts.co.uk) to discuss wheelchair spaces or the purchase of carer tickets. Please do not book a ticket online if you require a wheelchair space or a carer, due to limited availability this must be discussed and agreed with the box office first.
REFUND POLICY
We apologise but we are unable to offer refunds or exchanges on our ticket sales. If you hold a ticket and are unable to attend you can pass or sell this ticket onto a third party. The ticket cannot be re-sold above its face value.

Easter Egg Hunt
2024-04-07 11:30 - 16:00 UTC
The hunt will be on for Easter Eggs on Sunday 7 April at St Michael’s Church, Sutton NR12 9SA. The Easter Egg Hunt will start at 11.30 am and end about 4pm. Searchers will be looking for “eggs” displaying letters which can be arranged to spell a well-known phrase! Rumour has it that there will be prizes….email malcolmflatman31@gmail.com for further information – but not clues!

Easter Concert
2024-04-07 14:30 - 16:30 UTC | Winterton Church, NR29 4GN
St. Mary’s Singers, Hemsby will be performing an Easter Concert at Winterton Church, Black Street, Winterton.
All Profits to winterton Church Roof Fund.
The Concert will include a mix of Popular, Choral and Show songs plus a special guest singer. Aprox 2 hours with interval.
Tickets available in advance or on the door £10 includes refreshments, phone 01493 393480 or 01493 732493.

Escapology 2024
2024-04-08 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Eaton Vale Activity Centre, Eaton Vale Activity Centre, Church Lane, Norwich, NR4 6NN
A day for young people from families involved in church ministry in the Diocese of Norwich.

We know it can be hard when you live in a house where the adults are heavily involved in church work. Maybe you are living in a vicarage or can’t go away at weekends because they are working or they run the youth group.
We want to help you escape for a bit, have some fun and give you time to chat with others like you. There will be food and activities, including trapeze, grass sledges, tomahawk throwing, team challenge and time to chill.
Who is it for?
It’s for young people in school years 7 to 13 whose parents or carers are involved in church ministry, such as clergy, chaplains or children and youth workers.
Cost
There is no cost – we want to treat you!
Booking closes midnight on 19th March.

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

‘One Big Day’ conference - Just One Thing
2024-04-27 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Northgate High School, Northgate High School, Dereham, NR19 2EU
A day of teaching, resourcing and equipping for anyone involved in ministry with children, young people and families.
With a focus on ‘Just one thing’, come and explore with your team ways in which you can start, enhance or grow mission and ministry within your church and offer fruitful faith links between church, school and families.
Together with seminars on thought provoking topics with practical suggestions and a marketplace of resources, you’ll be sure to go home with ‘just one thing’ – however big or small – to enable you to take the next step.
This is One Big Day not to be missed!
Full Price: £15 per person which includes all sessions and refreshments for the day.
Find out more
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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.
