A Talk by Julian Barnwell - “Our Journey to Finding the Gloucester – Norfolk’s Mary Rose”
2024-06-29 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
…how two diving Norfolk brothers, Julian & Lincoln Barnwell, discovered the wreck of a 17th Century warship which had carried the future King of England.
A royal ship carrying James Stuart, future King James II, ran aground on a sandbank off the Norfolk coast on May 6, 1682, with great loss of life. For 325 years, Gloucester’s exact whereabouts was a mystery – until 2007, when it was discovered by Norfolk divers, brothers Julian and Lincoln Barnwell and their friend, retired ex-Royal Navy submariner and diver James Little. Their search took 4 years, and only after another 5 years was it certain that it was the Gloucester.
Kept secret until 2022 to preserve the site from looting, the discovery of the Gloucester, and the wealth of artifacts recovered, were the subject of a major exhibition in Norwich Castle Museum in 2023, which attracted over 70,000 visitors.
Come along to Bergh Apton Church to hear the story first-hand from Julian.
Tickets £12 – please book in advance by phone to 01508 558440 or via the Eventbrite link
This is the third event comprising the Bergh Apton Festival 2024. Visit our website:
berghapton.org.uk/bergh-apton-festival-2024 for details

Music in the Burnhams : The Wild Men of the Baroque
2024-06-29 19:30 - 22:00 | All Saints Church, Burnham Market
Piers Adams (recorders) and David Wright (harpsichord) are the Rolling Stones of the music world. With their astonishing techniques, dazzling performances and brilliant stories, one is guaranteed an evening of wonderful music and interesting stories about the composers who wrote the music.

Community Focus - Making room for swifts in your church
2024-07-01 14:30 - 15:30 | Aylsham Parish Church, Market Place, Aylsham, NR11 6LW
Guided tour – St Michaels & All Angels Church, Aylsham
Aylsham Swift Group was set up to raise awareness of swifts and help secure more nest sites in their local area, including Aylsham parish church. During this outdoor talk in the churchyard, Aylsham Swift Group will discuss their project to install swift boxes in the church tower and how you can help swifts in your church.
These activities are being run as part of the Norfolk Churchyard Conservation Scheme which was established in 1981 and is run by Norfolk Wildlife Trust in collaboration with the Diocese of Norwich.
These sessions have been designed to support churches wishing to manage their churchyards for both people and wildlife.
These activities are FREE.
Booking essential – through Eventbrite at norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on
For further information visit norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
or email churchyards@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Organ Recital
2024-07-04 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-07-11 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-07-18 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-07-25 12:30 - 13:30 | St Nicholas’ Church, North Walsham, Market Pl, North Walsham, NR28 9BT, United Kingdom
A series of organ recitals by well known local organist’s. Admission free with retiring collection.

Choral concert
2024-07-05 18:30 - 21:30
Join us for a marvellous concert by the choir of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. The programme will include music by Michael Haydn, Benjamin Britten and others. Revel in this musical experience in our warm and welcoming church and enjoy interval cheese and wine.

Quiz with refreshments and a raffle at St Giles Church, Norwich
2024-07-06 14:00 - 16:30
A quiz to which everyone is invited although might be best to book a table just in case! Entry fee per person, which includes refreshments, is £6. We’d love you to join us for an afternoon of quiz fun 😊. See attached for further details.

St. Mary’s Singers Concert at The Minster
2024-07-07 15:00 - 17:00
St. Mary’s Singers of Hemsby.
Concert of Popular, Musical and Choral song at The Minster Great Yarmouth.
Plus junior singers.
£7.50 plus refreshments. Under 18’s free. All proceeds to the Fabric of The Minster. Tickets available on the door or in advance.
Concert I’d approx. 2hours including interval.

Summer Concert
2024-07-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Somerlyton Church, Blundeston Road, Norwich, NR32 5PP, United Kingdom
The St Cecilia Chorus are coming to Somerleyton Church on Thursday 11th July at 7.30 pm
Programme will include popular classics by Karl Jenkins, John Rutter, Andrew Lloyd Webber, J. S. Bach and songs from favourite musicals for choir, junior chorus and guest soloists. Home made Refreshments, wine and drinks during interval will be available.
Tickets £10 on door or ring 01502 731600 Mary Truman.

Join Bishop Graham on a pilgrimage to Taizé 2024
2024-07-13 - 2024-07-22 | Taizé, France
Are you aged 18-29 and live in the Diocese of Norwich?
Are you interested in joining a pilgrimage to France next summer?
The Taizé community is an inter-denominational monastic community with a focus on youth. Young people will experience a wide range of languages and cultures and inspirational worship.

Students – £150.00
Part-time or church associated workers – £200.00
Those in full-time employment – £300.00

Bursaries available for those who need additional support.
Only 34 places available, on a first come first served basis.

Sing Together, Grow Together - workshops for new fathers
2024-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | St George’s Church, Colgate, St George's Street, Norwich, NR3 1DA, United Kingdom
Singing is a brilliant activity for you to do with your child.
It makes you happy, healthy, teaches communication skills, coordination skills and supports brain development.
The Sing Together, Grow Together project will provide music sessions for fathers of children two and under to give them ideas and examples of music to sing with their child throughout the day. The sessions will be in a friendly, easy going environment and includes a snack break as part of the session and a family music session for everyone attending to enjoy some music with fantastic musicians.
The sessions will be held at St George Church Colgate in central Norwich on a Saturday morning and will be free to attend.
For further details and booking information please go to:
tinyurl.com/stgtnorwich or email singtogethergrowtogether@gmail.com or revannieblyth@gmail.com
This project is funded by Norfolk’s Start for Life and Family Hub approach, which is funded through the national Government Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme.

Marsham Earth Day
2024-07-13 10:00 - 16:00
This event which will take place in Marsham Parish Church aims to support people in the art of living lightly on the earth. As we all make our response to the widely acknowledged climate emergency it is good to find out more about what we can do as individuals and as community.
There will be presentations from guest speakers throughout the day as well as information stall holders and activities for both adults and children. Everything from sustainable healthcare to composting, from recycling to hedgehog rescue.
Refreshments will be served throughout the day and there is also a prize draw and other fundraising activity to support the church.

Family Fun Afternoon
2024-07-13 14:00 - 17:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Walsham, 30 The St, South Walsham, NR13 6DQ, United Kingdom
An afternoon of fun for all the family. Parachute your teddy bear from the tower of St Mary’s Church. Enjoy cream teas, games and various stalls.

Music for a Summer's Evening
2024-07-13 19:00 - 21:00
A concert of sacred and secular choral music in the final concert for 2024

Gloria, a summer choral concert
2024-07-13 19:30
A summer choral concert performed by Poringland singers. Saturday 13 July, Holy Trinity Church, Loddon 7.30pm
Vivaldi’s Gloria, Cantata for Peace by Cunningham, plus inspiring works from Mozart, Bruckner, Telemann and others
Tickets £12.00 including buffet. Pay at the door.

RAF Honington Voluntary Band Concert
2024-07-13 19:30 - 21:30 | St Mary’s Church, Attleborough, Church Street, Attleborough, NR17 2AH, United Kingdom
Join RAF Honington Voluntary Band for an evening of popular classics, favourites from stage and screen and some military spectaculars. RAF Honington Voluntary Band are regarded as one of the leading Symphonic Wind Bands in the region. Highlights will include Holst’s Second Suite in F, How to Train Your Dragon and The Sound of Music.

Bishop's House Open Garden
2024-07-14 13:00 - 16:30 | Bishop of Norwich’s Gardens, Bishop's House, Norwich, NR3 1SB, United Kingdom
Yare Valley Riding for the Disabled are hosting one of the open garden afternoons. A rare opportunity to visit the secret walled gardens in the heart of Norwich and raise funds for Yare Valley Riding for the Disabled Group. These beautiful gardens at the Bishop of Norwich’s House are only open to the public a few times each year.
Enjoy live music from Norwich Community Choir between 2 pm and 3 pm, delicious cakes, teas and coffees, tombola, and children’s games and activities, along with plant sales and an opportunity to find out more about the work of the Yare Valley Riding for the Disabled Association.
Gardens open at 1 pm and close at 4.30 pm. The last entry for visitors is 4 pm.
Sorry, no dogs on-site except assistance dogs.
Nearest car parking is at St Helen’s Wharf Pay & Display, Bishopsgate, Norwich, NR3 1UR
Registered Charity Number: 1074258

Benedictine Evening at 6.30pm in Prior's Hall, Norwich Cathedral
2024-07-15 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for one of our regular series of meetings exploring the Rule of St Benedict.
A chance to learn more about the Rule of St Benedict and to discover how it still speaks to
us today. All are welcome; no previous knowledge about St Benedict or his rule is
necessary!
Monday 15th July from 6.30pm to 8.00pm in Prior’s Hall, Norwich Cathedral

Summer Barbecue
2024-07-18 19:00 - 22:00
You are warmly invited to an evening of fun, friendship and great food!
Bring something to sit on and whatever you want to drink.
Ticket price includes Hot Dogs, homemade Burgers, a wide range of salads, relishes and soft drinks. Veggie and Vegan options provided Adults £9.00,under 18s free.
Raffle to raise funds for Christian Aid.
Further info Nick and Helen Garrard 01508 538014. booking essential (by Sunday 14th please)
Or email rocklandrev@aol.com

Final project quilt exhibition at Little Massingham Church
2024-07-19 10:30 - 2024-07-20 16:30
This is the last chance to see the magnificent completed patchwork quilted “hugs” at St Andrew’s Church, Little Massingham on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 July. These quilts have been made by people living throughout the whole of the U.K. After the exhibition they will be handed over to the Norfolk County Council where the young adult care leavers will be able to select a quilt of their choice.
This has been a year long project to raise funds for Little Massingham Church roof. FOSALM.org and the charity Quilts for Care Leavers have been working together during this time, their aim is to hand over the quilts to some of the young adults leaving the Norfolk County Council care system every year.
More details, photos and how to donate at FOSALM.org

Flower Festival with Music
2024-07-19 10:30 - 2024-07-21 17:00 | St Margaret’s Church, Lowstoft, Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4BW, United Kingdom
We will be celebrating our Patronal festival on the weekend 19th – 21st July. There will lots going on over the weekend to enjoy. It is free admission, with donations welcome on the day. Throughout the weekend there will be a flower festival held in St. Margaret’s Church with many beautiful floral arrangements on display; nautical themed. This will be accompanied by an eclectic mix of talented musicians playing across the weekend. Stephen Mynott will be playing guitar & Tony Jullings on flute both preforming on Friday 19th. On Saturday 20th, Jonathan Williams will be playing organ, followed with a concert by The Lowestoft Longshoremen at 2.30pm who will be singing sea-shanty songs. Xenia Horne will then be playing harp on Sunday 21st July. There will also be displays to look at and a table-top sale on Saturday 20th at 11am in the centre. The weekend will be topped off by the Bishop of Thetford leading the 10am Sunday morning service and by a beautiful service of Choral Evensong on the Sunday evening at 6pm. We look forward to welcoming you there.

Through the Garden Gate Textile Workshop
2024-07-20 10:00
Spend a relaxing day in St Peter and St Paul’s Church at East Harling. Learn to make a textile picture, using simple techniques and explore your own unique creativity. You will be given complete instruction by Sharon as well as written instructions and ideas sheets. All materials are provided.
Making textile pictures is a delight and hopefully you will come away from this workshop, full of inspiration.
No previous experience is necessary other than maybe the most basic sewing skills.
Sharon Blackman is a textile artist from Chelmsford and has been making textile pictures from recycled fabrics for about 25 years. She has a quirky, folk art style and particularly loves to make pictures inspired by gardens, cottages, the seaside and the beautiful, simple everyday pleasures of life. She sells her original pictures and cards all over the world and has a large online following. She loves to inspire others to make textile pictures and to receive the same joy and peace that this technique has given to her.
Hot and cold drinks will be provided throughout the day. You will need to bring your own packed lunch or take a walk and buy something at our local shops.

Family Fun Day
2024-07-20 10:00 - 19:00
Do put in your diaries, and be inviting your friends to, our Family Fun Day at Herringfleet Scout Camp Site on Saturday 20 July 10am til 7pm. There will also be an Outside Worship Service at Herringfleet at 10am on Sunday 21 July. Come and enjoy lots of fun and games. Christians who play together stay together. The event is free and parking is available.

Bizet to Broadway
2024-07-21 15:30 - 17:00 | St Mary’s Church, Attleborough, Church Street, Attleborough, NR17 2AH, United Kingdom
Bizet to Broadway
Performed by Cheryl Aughton Clark (soprano), Jennifer Carr (mezzo soprano) and Anthony Joule (piano)
Free admission with a retiring collection in aid of the Attleborough Music Project

Concert: “The Thornhill Singers at St. Andrew’s, Great Ryburgh”
2024-07-26 19:00 - 21:00
The Thornhill Singers will perform a miscellany of choral favourites from the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries including polyphony, madrigals, spirituals and folk songs. Enjoy this summer concert in the peaceful setting of an unusual round tower church. Wine and canapes will be served after the concert.
Free entry. Retiring collection for Church Funds. Ample parking and disabled W.C.

Summer Fair
2024-07-27 10:30 - 14:30
A variety of stalls including jewellery, ceramics,, crafts, cushions, bags, celebration cakes and more….. plus refreshments

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
2024-07-28 12:00 - 16:30 | Bylaugh Hall, Bylaugh Hall, Norwich, NR20 4RL, United Kingdom
Step back in time over two hundred years and meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they navigate the mire of manners of regency society. With stunning period costume, timeless wit, and a romantic original score, Chapterhouse’s Pride and Prejudice is a faithful telling of Austen’s greatest work. Join us on the south lawns of historic Bylaugh Hall, Norfolk, over looking the river Wensum valley for an afternoon of magical theatre as we bring the world’s favourite love story to you.
Gates open at 12pm for a 2pm performance, music from The Boathouse Blues Band, licensed bar, hog road, food and retail stalls, raffle with fabulous prizes, plus a live band, picnics welcome.
Please bring your own chairs, assisted transport from the car park for those that need it.
Tickets £20 in advance ONLY. Children FREE
Book online OR phone 01362 688499
Sponsored by myfuturechoice.com
In aid of The Friends of Bawdeswell and Bylaugh churches

St Benet’s Abbey Annual Service
2024-07-28 15:30 - 16:30
You are warmly invited to join us for the St Benet’s Abbey Annual Service on Sunday 28 July at 3.30 pm. The ecumenical service will be conducted by the Prior of St Benet’s Abbey in the presence of the Abbot of St Benet’s, the Bishop of Norwich. Be part of history as we come together to worship at this historic site where many centuries ago Christians gathered together to sing praises to God. Everyone is welcome.
Please note that car parking may be on rough ground. There is disabled parking and an accessible toilet available to all. Access also on foot and by river.
For further details please contact the Prior of St Benet’s Abbey, brother_ben@btinternet.com
