Flower Festival
2024-10-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-06 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
Come and visit us at St Peter’s Church in Lingwood for our ‘All Things Harvest’ flower festival which runs from Friday 4th October to Sunday 6th October inclusive. As well as around 20 flower displays, we will also have activities for all ages, including colour a flower and pin to the board, make a flower, and find the creatures hidden around the church. We will also have a display of flower photographs taken by members of the community and will end the festival on the Sunday with a Songs of Praise Harvest service at 5pm. Refreshments, cakes for sale, and crafts for sale in the church centre. Toilets and disabled access.

RE Local Leaders Forum
2024-10-07 13:30 - 16:00
A termly meeting at Diocese House with RE Leaders from across Norfolk, including church, community, academy, primary and secondary school contexts. We meet to share good practice, have regular updates on RE resources and curriculum matters as well as hear from a range of guest speakers in the world of RE and worldviews. It is also a forum where we develop action research projects that have a direct impact on the delivery of RE in Norfolk classrooms.
Audience: RE Leaders of ALL schools (Community, Church of England and Academies)
dofn.org/LLF-Oct

‘Being With’ course
2024-10-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-29 19:30 - 21:00 | St Peter’s, St Peter’s Church, Sheringham, NR26 8QS
Sometimes our greatest challenge is noticing where God is and has been at work in our lives.
St Peter’s is delighted to offer the ‘Being With’ course this year. Established by Revs. Samuel Wells and Sally Hitchiner from St Martin in the Fields, this course offers a fresh way to explore Christian faith.
Rather than focusing on academic Bible study or unpacking years of doctrine, the ‘Being With’ course works on the basis that all of us have already had a wealth of experience of God’s presence in our lives. Through topics such as: meaning, Jesus, sacrifice, church and the cross we’ll explore where God moves in our lives and everyday experiences.
In this course how you feel is just as important as what you think. It’s about sharing our stories and listening to the stories of others. It doesn’t matter where you are in your journey of faith. From decades of devoted discipleship to those who just have questions, all are welcome.
The course will run at St Peter’s on Tuesday evenings for 10 weeks, beginning on October 1st at 7:30pm. Refreshments will be available from 7pm.
If you would like to join us, or ask for more information then please get in touch with our office, by email or phone:
stpeterschurchsheringham@gmail.com or 01263 820040.

An introduction to the SIAMS framework for Governors
2024-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | online

From scroll to best-selling paperback – how we got our Bible
2024-10-12 10:00 - 15:00 | All Saints Church, Mattishall, All Saints' Church, Mattishall,, NR20 3QF
The adventures behind how we got our Bible (inc. issues of Bible translation & a bit on Wycliffe Bible translators and Bible Society).
We will be having another teaching day at ASM on Saturday 12th October 2024. From ancient scrolls to best-selling paperbacks, the journey of how we received our Bible is a fascinating tale. It encompasses the challenges of Bible translation and touches on the efforts of organizations like the Wycliffe Bible Translators and the Bible Society. Rev. Dr. Sue Woan, former head of the Norwich Diocesan Ministry Course, with her gift of bringing such subjects to life, has led days at ASM before, on “A romp through the Old Testament”, “Walking in New Testament Footsteps” and two half-days on the Gospel of Mark and the Gospel of John. We are delighted to have her back again.
There will be free drinks available from 9.30 until 10.00 when the session proper will start.
Green Pastures popup book shop will be there so you can browse through their goodies during the break times and lunch.

A talk about Admiral Lord Nelson
2024-10-12 19:00 - 20:30
Napoleon once said that it was Nelson, above all, who frustrated his dream of global domination …
On Saturday 12th October, we will be holding an entertaining and fascinating talk on Admiral Lord Nelson – our local Norfolk hero!
Everyone will no doubt know the story of how Lord Nelson’s inspirational leadership, grasp of strategy and unconventional tactics brought about a transformational victory over a combined French and Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805 – sadly making the ultimate sacrifice for his country that day, dying of his battle wounds at the age of just 47.
But how well do you know the man behind the legend? What made the son of a rural Norfolk vicar go on to become one of this country’s greatest heroes?
We are delighted that we will be joined by Commodore Barry Bryant CVO RN, a Nelson expert and fellow Norfolk-raised naval commander, who will give an insightful and, in places, a personal perspective on the great man, exploring Nelson’s journey from Burnham Thorpe to his final resting place in St Paul’s Cathedral and his immortal place in the heart of this nation.
Please do come along and join us, we look forward to seeing you there!
All donations received on the day will provide much-needed funds for our Church Restoration Appeal

Admiral Lord Nelson: The Man Behind the Legend (Talk)
2024-10-12 19:00 - 20:30
Commodore Barry Bryant CVO RN will give an entertaining and fascinating talk on Admiral Lord Nelson – our local Norfolk hero!
Everyone will no doubt know the story of how Admiral Lord Nelson won a famous victory over a combined French and Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805 – sadly making the ultimate sacrifice for his country that day, dying of his battle wounds at the age of just 47. But how well do you know the man behind the legend? What made the son of a rural Norfolk vicar go on to become one of this country’s greatest heroes?
Our talk will explore Nelson’s journey from Burnham Thorpe to his final resting place in St Paul’s Cathedral and his immortal place in the heart of this nation.
Refreshments will be served after the talk.
No entrance fee but donations welcome – proceeds to the Holme Hale Church Restoration Appeal.

A Concert by Norfolk folk rock band, 'Stone Angel'
2024-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | St Peter and St Paul’s, Bergh Apton, St Peter and St Paul’s, Bergh Apton, Norfolk, NR15 1BX, United Kingdom
We invite you to enjoy the marvellous tapestry of sound woven by the band. Hear for yourself the legacy of five decades of music ranging from long lost mediaeval gems, modern arrangements of traditional tunes and new compositions – all giving the band an individual and mesmerising identity.
They were last with us in 2017 and we’d booked them to return in 2020 BUT ……. !!!
During that long COVID-enforced break, they produced a new album, ‘Wake’, and we’re delighted to welcome them back to Bergh Apton this autumn.
Between them, Ken & Joan Saul, Andrew Smith, David Felmingham and Geoff Hurrell offer virtuosity on too many instruments – traditional and modern – to mention them all.
You can hear examples of their sound on their website: https://stone-angel.co.uk and maybe gain a flavour of the mists and mysteries of the Norfolk Broads and the lonely marshlands of East Anglia.
We recommend advance booking, which helps us to cater for refreshments but also avoids disappointment if we’re reaching our capacity of 120.

Nelsons Blood – an afternoon concert with Norwich Community Choir and Village Voices
2024-10-13 15:00 - 17:00 | St Edmund’s Church, Acle, Norwich Rd, Acle, NR13 3BU, United Kingdom
Let Norwich Community Choir and Village Voices Community Choir entertain you in this unique afternoon of song.
You’ll be delighted by the foot-stomping sea shanties, watery melodies, and stormy tunes that will transport you to the depths of the sea. The two choirs are coming together to create an unforgettable experience.
Don’t forget to bring your life jacket and pay at the door. The suggested donation is £10, which includes refreshments.
Proceeds will be split between Access to Acle and The Royal National Lifeboat Institution as they celebrate their 200th birthday in 2024.

Tea concert
2024-10-13 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for a tea concert with John Farmer, a piano concert with light classics & John’s own compositions and arrangements.

Nelson's Blood
2024-10-13 15:00 - 17:00 | St Edmund’s Church, Acle, Norwich Rd, Acle, NR13 3BU, United Kingdom
A double concert with Norwich Community Choir and Village Voices Community Choir.
A varied programme with Sea Shantys to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the RNLI.
Donations will be split between RNLI and Access 4 Acle [a campaign to make the church step free and accessible for all]
Refreshments will be served – a drop of grog too!

Spirituality, Prayer and Reflection
2024-10-15 13:30 - 16:00
This half day practical workshop is aimed at school staff who are interested in developing spirituality with their pupils and wider school community. Based on extensive research and practical experience – the session will explore the three aspects of spiritual development, prayer and reflection. It will offer practical ideas to develop these in school and how we can make them inclusive, invitational and inspirational – to enable everyone to flourish. Spirituality is a key theme within the new SIAMS framework (September 2023). The session will also offer:
• Exploration of spirituality within the new SIAMS Framework for 2023
• Evidence based ideas and resources to support Spiritual development
• Ways to enable spiritual development to weave throughout your curriculum, how you express this and plan for it
Audience: All headteachers and senior leaders and staff interested in spiritual development of pupils and adults in Voluntary Aided, Voluntary Controlled, Foundation church schools and academies

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Spirituality, Prayer and Reflection
2024-10-15 13:30 - 16:00
This half day practical workshop is aimed at school staff who are interested in developing spirituality with their pupils and wider school community. Based on extensive research and practical experience – the session will explore the three aspects of spiritual development, prayer and reflection. It will offer practical ideas to develop these in school and how we can make them inclusive, invitational and inspirational – to enable everyone to flourish. Spirituality is a key theme within the new SIAMS framework (September 2023). The session will also offer:
• Exploration of spirituality within the new SIAMS Framework for 2023
• Evidence based ideas and resources to support Spiritual development
• Ways to enable spiritual development to weave throughout your curriculum, how you express this and plan for it
Audience: All headteachers and senior leaders and staff interested in spiritual development of pupils and adults in Voluntary Aided, Voluntary Controlled, Foundation church schools and academies

Developing Pupils to be Leaders of Change
2024-10-17 15:30 - 17:00
Creating a culture of social responsibility in your school is a key aspect of the SIAMS framework. Hoe we develop and encourage our pupils to be responsible citizens of the world is a challenge at times. The expectation of them becoming and growing into confident leaders of social change can be a big ask. This 90-minute course unpacks what we can practically, economically and effectively do to enable our pupils to become leaders of change in their school. How we can develop provision o collate impact evidence of their work and hold a confident conversation with a SIAMS Inspector as a result. Practical resources and examples will be provided as part of this course.
Cost: £50 to church schools and academies
Audience: All Collective Worship leads/ Senior Leaders of Voluntary Aided, Voluntary Controlled, Foundation church schools and academies

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The South Creake Lectures: Food for the mind and the soul
2024-10-18 19:00 - 21:00
Who do you think you are? A talk from John-Francis Friendship
John-Francis Friendship is a priest, spiritual director, pastoral supervisor and published author. He previously was professed to the Society of St. Francis. Then he was an Anglican priest for a decade. Today he is the author of Enfolded in Christ: The inner life of a priest, The Mystery of Faith: Exploring Christian belief, and What do you seek?: The Wisdom of Religious Life.

Who Do You Think You Are? won’t be a special edition of the popular BBC series but a chance to reflect on a question people have grappled with for millennia. The evening will explore aspects of the question – not least how we gain our identity and why religion can give a perspective to aid our understanding
Free Entry – No Booking Needed

ENCOUNTER Regional Youth Worship, King's Lynn
2024-10-19 08:00 - 17:00 | St John’s Church, King’s Lynn, St John’s Church, King’s Lynn,, PE30 1NT
Encounter is a termly youth worship event that brings young people together from across the region for worship, games, teaching and food. This is one of a range of events across the diocese run in collaboration with local Youth for Christ centres and other churches. There is also and annual Encounter Youth Camp.

Ryburgh October Market
2024-10-19 09:30 - 12:00 | St Andrew’s Church, Great Ryburgh, Mill Road / Bridge Road, Great Ryburgh, Norfolk, NR21 0DZ
Choose autumn plants and browse books and art works in the peaceful atmosphere of an unusual round tower church. Gifts, crafts, cards and heritage displays . St. Andrew’s Pantry open. For church funds.
Ample parking and WC with disabled access.

Choral Evensong
2024-10-20 16:00 - 17:00
Choral Evensong with The Corner Choir at St. Mary’s Church, Station Road, Hillington, PE31 6DE, followed by refreshments at The Old Rectory.

Taize Service
2024-10-20 18:00 - 20:30
A Service of contemplation, singing and rest, like a deep spiritual bath. Live music and refreshments afterwards. Provided by St Luke’s with St Augustine’s and Norwich Taize Group. Everyone is very welcome, 6pm to practice the music and 6:30 for start of the service.

Ways of Assessing RE – Substantive Knowledge and Ways of Knowing
2024-10-22 14:30 - 16:30
This session on ZOOM is designed to introduce staff to how we can assess in RE in a multi-disciplinary way. It will consider the pillars of knowledge Ofsted considers builds an RE Curriculum. It will focus on how we can assess Substantive Knowledge in RE in a meaningful way. The session will explore assessing the multi-disciplines in RE by building on the Ways of Knowing that forms the current Age-Related Expectations. It will also consider how we manage, challenge and begin to assess a child’s personal knowledge in RE. It will offer practical resources to explore how your school might assess substantive knowledge through the three disciplines as well as the ways to collect evidence to make firm judgements of pupil’s achievement and progress in RE. In undertaking this course, you will then be sent exclusive access to the moderation and exemplification resources to assess pupil’s Ways of Knowing and a NEW assessment suite that tests Disciplinary and Substantive Knowledge in RE.
Audience: Primary School Teachers / support staff who deliver RE in ALL schools (Community, Church of England and academies)
DofN.org/AssessingRE-Oct

Introduction to Monitoring in Church Schools and Academies
2024-10-22 16:00 - 18:00 | online

Single Friendly Church Network 5 Steps Online Webinar
2024-10-23 11:00 - 12:30
Single Friendly Church Network is a Christian charity helping churches to welcome and value single people at every stage of life. We are research-based and provide free resources and training for churches and leaders.
We run free webinars to help church leaders complete our Guided Audit. The training explores our 5 Steps in more detail, offering practical tips and the chance to discuss with others in a small group setting.
The next one is on Wed 23rd October 11am – 12.30pm. Please sign up to this free training here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/singlefriendlychurch/1224228
We have regular online training webinars and discussion-based network zooms across the year for church leaders and singles’ advocates – please click here for more details:
https://www.singlefriendlychurch.com/events-training

Gardeners Question Time Event
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00
Fun and frustration, challenges and joy. Gardening can mean many things. Fortunately we have a panel of experienced and knowledgeable gardeners with whom to share our thoughts and seek consolation and advice. Whether we are asking about allotments, window boxes, veg plots or wildlife spaces we should enjoy the evening in the company of enthusiasts.

Sing Together, Grow Together - workshops for new fathers
2024-10-26 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.

Tea concert
2024-10-27 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for a concert with Chanters Jigge bringing ancient, traditional and modern instruments.

Reverse advent calendar
2024-11-01 08:00 - 2024-11-30 13:00
The people in the village of Aslacton have been asked by Saint Michaels church if they would like to participate in a reverse advent calendar during November. Each day, instead of getting something out of a Calendar you put an item of food in a box at the end of November, we are asking that the boxes are brought to church where we will collect them up and take them to our local food bank for distribution. The local school is also involved in this. Even if people can only give a couple of things every little helps.
