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FREE EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS, ACTIVITIES AND MORE
APR, MAY & JUN 2016
THERE’S ALWAYS
SOMETHING
GOING ON!
Art, heritage, education, food,
business, crafts, music, nature
& more… in the centre of Norwich.
TASTY TREATS
Local food & drink on the menu
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NORFOLK’S NATURE
Go wild in the city
MAKING MUSIC
Youth orchestra to visit city
@TheForumNorwich
The Forum, Norwich
FREE
exhibitions, films,
music, heritage,
technology and
learning – all
under one big
glass roof.
Every day is different at The Forum; there is
always something going on. Thousands of people
visit our building every day, for so many different
reasons. Explore this guide to find out about
some of the free exhibitions, events and activities
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The Forum, which was built to celebrate the
Millennium, is free to enter and is open seven days
a week*. The building is in the centre of Norwich
and is home to the UK’s busiest public library, Cafe
Bar Marzano and Pizza Express, a spacious Atrium for
exhibitions and events, The Forum shop by Jarrold, the
Gallery and the Auditorium. BBC East has its HQ here,
as does MINT, a charity which helps young people
find work.
Check out the day-to-day calendar of events
on our website or join the thousands of people
who follow us on Twitter and Facebook for
daily updates.
The Forum is run by an independent,
self-financing charity, The Forum Trust,
which receives no public money. The Trust
is committed to maintaining The Forum as a
vibrant place to work, learn and visit. It invests
in a year-round programme of free events and
projects for the benefit of the whole community,
working with a wide range of local and national
partners.
Photo: Dave Kilbey
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Second Floor Manager,
Millennium Library
What is your role at the Norfolk and
Norwich Millennium Library?
As Second Floor Manager, I am responsible for
Norfolk Heritage Centre and Norwich Business
Library together with their associated events,
as well as music sets, playsets and Inter Library
Loans. I also duty manage the whole library
on a rota basis, so I can be found on the other
floors regularly too.
Have you always been interested in
heritage and business?
When I was eight my dad took me to see the
family vault at Brockdish. On it, someone had
carved my name – then Elizabeth Walne – and
I was hooked. Who was she? How was her life
different to mine, more than 250 years later?
Still, I never thought my interests would
become part of my day job. I worked in
music retail, planning, sustainability and even
emergency planning before moving into
libraries. It wasn’t until a role at Norfolk Record
Office arose, while I was getting an MSc in
Geneaological, Palaeographic and Heraldic
Studies in my own time, that working with
heritage became a reality. Two years ago I took
up the second floor role and the other aspects
of the job, including leading a large team and
taking on the Business Library, have brought
new and exciting challenges. In a role like this
you never stop learning new things.
What do you find most interesting
about your job?
I adore our special collections – books up to
800 years old, beautifully bound and smelling
wonderful – ephemera (from Victorian moral
broadsides to traders’ business cards) and
collections of probate material, which also
date back about 800 years. Being able to
support people reading old handwriting is a
particular pleasure.
However, the most interesting thing about
my role is never knowing what’s coming next.
In the five years I have worked here new
questions have always been forthcoming –
from relatively common things like house
history and starting a business to supporting
all sorts of weird and wonderful research
enquiries relating to anything under the sun!
Is the role of libraries changing?
Yes, I think so. We are incredibly lucky to have
such a fantastic library service and record
office in Norfolk, but this is a time of great
change for us and has been for some time.
The old idea of libraries being just about
books is very much out of date. We work
not just to make books and internet facilities
and subscriptions available, but to support
healthy living, reduce social isolation, help start
businesses, support vulnerable people in our
communities, give children a great start in life
and promote community cohesion. We put on
lots of events – from gigs to workshops – and
celebrate not just Norfolk’s past, but its future.
What are you currently reading?
Inevitably, I read a great deal of non-fiction, as
I write a blog and my own non-fiction outside
work. However, I do love some escapism and
must admit that I am indulging in the King’s
Curse by Philippa Gregory at the moment. I
don’t always read historical fiction, but I guess
it’s a natural progression.
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EVENING TALKS
also have an art exhibition of renowned Norfolk
artists and evening guest speakers. In The Forum’s
Gallery, watch “live from the hide” footage
of waders from Cley Marshes and terns from
Ranworth Broad and see films of the species you
could attract in your garden.
The beauty of Norfolk’s nature will be
brought into the heart of the city by means of a
photographic trail through the central shopping
streets of Norwich. Photographic Artist, Richard
Osbourne’s stunning images of NWT nature
reserves will be exhibited in shop windows as part
of a two week wildlife celebration encouraging
people to get back in touch with wildlife. The trail
leaflet will be available here at The Forum. Norwich
Castle Museum also joins in the wildlife themed
fun with a special one-day-only exhibition on
1920s natural history on Saturday 4 June.
Keep an eye on theforumnorwich.co.uk and
wildat90.org.uk for further info and times of key
events and activities. You can also follow NWT on
Twitter @SupportNWT #wildat90
Tickets via: norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Have
your wildlife
questions answered
at the Wildlife
Information Desk in
the Atrium between
10am-4pm
Photo: Peter Callf
Wed 1 June 6.30pm
Kate Blincoe - Green Parenting
Tickets £3
Photo: Dave Kilbey
THERE’S A WILD TIME TO BE HAD at
The Forum this spring as we team
up with Norfolk Wildlife Trust to
celebrate its 90th birthday. Wow,
now that’s a birthday worth
celebrating!
To mark this special occasion, Norfolk Wildlife
Trust is going Wild in the City, from Saturday 21
May - Sunday 5 June, with a two-week takeover of
Norwich packed full of exciting events and activities.
Visitors to The Forum can explore an indoor pond
for freshwater minibeasts, listen to stories in the
woodland stowaway and get arty with terns. We’ll
Thu 26 May 4pm
David Lindo - The Urban Birder
Tickets £5
WILDLIFE
TALKS
Drop into a half hour lunchtime talk at
12 noon in The Forum’s Auditorium
to listen to NWT experts talk about
Norfolk’s amazing wildlife:
Monday 23 May - Birds
Tuesday 24 May - Mammals
Wednesday 25 May - Plants
Thursday 26 May - Butterflies
Friday 27 May - Marine
Tuesday 31 May - Bees
Wednesday 1 June - Ponds
Thursday 2 June - Bats
Friday 3 June - Fungi
STORYTELLING
STOWAWAY
Photo: The Urban Birder
WILD IN
THE CITY!
Photo: Elizabeth Dack
Wed 25 May 6.30pm
Mark Cocker - In Praise of Commonplace Nature
Tickets £3
Wild in the City
is brought to you by:
Supported by:
Enjoy family story time fun in the
woodland stowaway in The Forum’s
Gallery. Hear nature-inspired stories from
10am-4pm. PLUS, join guest storytellers at
10.30am and 12.30pm on the dates below:
Tuesday 31 May
Join Mary Jane for a ‘Wild Story’
Thursday 2 June - Salena Dawson,
author of ‘Cley the Cromer Crab’
Sunday 5 June - Jess French, author
of ‘Minibeast Adventures’
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For more information visit:
nnopenstudios.org.uk
In association with
Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Friday 13 – Sunday 29 May
For 17 days each May, Norfolk & Norwich Festival
transform the city and county with a programme of
world class theatre, dance, music, literature and circus.
This year the Free Outdoor Programme opens at The
Forum with Flat (Fri 13 & Sat 14 May) an amazing aerial
spectacle that sees an apartment suspended from
the front of the building. Watch from below as one
man climbs, falls and leaps around his home; video
animation constantly transforms the room he inhabits,
creating a breathtaking show.
The following weekend Aurora Orchestra will pop-up
outside The Forum on Sun 22 May with excerpts from
Beethoven’s much loved Symphony No. 5.
Plus there are a whole range of exciting premieres,
concerts, free events and more taking place
throughout the Festival.
For more information visit
nnfestival.org.uk
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Photo: Estelle Doehr
hand to talk to visitors between
9.30am – 6.30pm each day,
some demonstrating artistic
techniques and effects. Please
note the exhibition closes at 4pm
on Sun 17 April.
Copies of the Norfolk & Norwich
Open Studios brochure will
be available, so you can start
planning your Open Studio visits.
For two weeks in May/June each
year Norfolk & Norwich Open
Studios celebrates the county’s
artists and their achievements,
when they open their doors to
the public to exhibit, sell and talk
about their work.
Photo: Adrien Bargin
Photo: Iselin Valvik
Tue 12 – Sun 17 Apr
9.30am – 6.30pm
Norfolk gets on the trail of some
great artwork this spring with
a taste of what’s in store at this
year’s Norfolk & Norwich Open
Studios. From 12 - 17 April,
The Forum hosts an exhibition
showcasing the work created by
the vast range of artists taking
part in the Open Studios scheme,
which runs from 28 May - 12
June. Artists from every corner of
the county are brought together
under one roof to celebrate the
vibrancy of visual arts in Norfolk.
This exhibition is a fantastic
opportunity for visitors to enjoy
jewellery, printmaking, ceramics,
textiles, photography, glasswork
and lots more. Much of the work
in the exhibition is available to
purchase and the artists are on
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Photo: Mikhail Karikis Children of Unquiet, 2013-14 (production still) © the artist. Courtesy the artist
FANTASTIC
FOODIE FUN
Norwich Food & Drink Festival 2016
Sun 19 Jun 10am - 5pm
A sumptuous showcase and celebration of Norfolk’s finest food
and drink is on the menu at The Forum this Father’s Day. Founded
twelve years ago, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better
than ever as it returns to its original home at The Forum.
In an exciting development for 2016, and to accommodate the
incredible growth and popularity of the festival, the event is
spilling over onto St Peter’s Street in front of City Hall, to host the
ever-popular Battle of the Bangers.
The festival promises a packed programme including local beers,
ales and spirits in the Adnams beer garden, a producers’ village
packed full of delicious local food and drink, Feast on the Street,
a cookery demonstration theatre featuring some of the county’s
best loved and best known chefs, plus live music and children’s
entertainment.
The Battle of the Bangers offers visitors the chance to sample
mouth-watering sausages from 10 butchers battling it out to be
crowned winner after voting by judges and members of the public.
The Norwich Food & Drink Festival is free to attend and is packed
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full of fantastic foodie fun for all the family. The
Norwich Food & Drink Festival is organised by
Norfolk Food & Drink Ltd in conjunction with
Cozens-Hardy solicitors.
For more information visit:
norfolkfoodanddrink.com
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British Art Show 8
Fri 24 Jun – Sun 4 Sep
British Art Show 8, the UK’s
most ambitious and influential
series of exhibitions of British
contemporary art, is opening
in Norwich on Friday 24 June.
Organised every five years by the
Hayward Gallery as part of the
Hayward Touring programme,
this is the first time the event has
been hosted in the East of England
and comes hot on the heels of
highly successful runs in Leeds and
Edinburgh.
Norwich University of the Arts
(NUA) has been selected along with
Norwich Castle Museum and Art
Gallery and The Forum to host the
show in Norwich. The work will be
exhibited in NUA campus buildings
on St Georges Street and the East
GalleryNUA. East Anglian audiences
will be particularly interested to
see magnificent and atmospheric
sea paintings by NUA alumni
Jessica Warboys, who commutes
between Suffolk and Berlin, works
by Ryan Gander, who divides his
time between the Suffolk coast and
London, and Great Yarmouth based
artist Alan Kane.
Professor John Last, ViceChancellor at NUA, says: “NUA
is privileged to be co-partner for
Hayward Touring in bringing this
project to fruition. It presents a
fantastic opportunity for everyone
in the region to experience this
major national exhibition of
contemporary art and helps to
consolidate and reaffirm the city’s
growing reputation for hosting
cutting-edge contemporary
shows.”
British Art Show 8 is taking place
across three venues in Norwich in
summer 2016: Norwich University
of the Arts, Norwich Castle
Museum and Art Gallery and here
at The Forum. Admission is free to
view work at The Forum and NUA,
but admission charges apply at
Norwich Castle.
For more information visit:
nua.ac.uk/visit/bas8
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LIBRARY LISTINGS
Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library - Regular Events: Drop in. No need to book. FREE.
Twitter: @NorfolkLibs @MillenniumLib
Facebook: facebook.com/NorfolkLibrariesUK
For more information and special events being held at
the Millennium Library please visit:
norwichmillenniumlibrary.eventbrite.co.uk
SUNDAYS
2.30pm - 3.45pm
Discover Sundays
Stories and activities for three -11
year olds every Sunday; different
theme each week. Under eights
must be accompanied by an adult
at all times.
MONDAYS
12.30pm - 2.30pm
Community Learning
Champions
If you would like advice about
learning opportunities in the city,
do drop into the Express area of
the library for an informal chat
with a volunteer who can help
point you in the right direction.
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1.30pm - 2.30pm
English Exchange
Join us on the first floor of the
library for a friendly conversation
practice session for those who
are learning English as a second
language.
TUESDAYS
9am - 4pm
1:1 Start-up and Growing
Business Advice with
Genix and Growth Hub
90 minute sessions with
professional business advisors.
Free but booking essential at
norwichmillenniumlibrary.
eventbrite.co.uk
10.00am -12pm
Colouring Club
Relax and unwind at our weekly
colouring club. We provide all the
materials and meet on the first
floor of the library.
2.15pm - 4.15pm
Board Games Afternoon
Relax, make new friends and
enjoy a game such as Scrabble,
Chess, Draughts, Monopoly, cards
and other favourites at our free
drop-in board games afternoons.
Held on the first floor of the
library.
2pm - 2.30pm
Bookstart Baby Time
Stories and rhymes aimed at
children aged up to 15 months.
Due to space this session is limited
to 30 children plus their parent/
guardian. Stickers are issued up
to 15 minutes before the start of
the session. Please collect your
sticker from staff as you arrive.
Term time only.
LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
1pm - 2pm and 5pm - 6pm
Heritage Hour
Varied programme of talks
related to local and family history
and ‘Ask the Archives’ research
clinics. Held in the Vernon Castle
Room. For a full programme
visit: norwichmillenniumlibrary.
eventbrite.co.uk.
WEDNESDAYS
SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
10.45am – 11.45am
Come Singing
Join us on the ground floor of
the library for some singing to
boost your mood and lift your
spirits. For people of all ages living
with memory loss (friends and
carers welcome). For further
information contact Heather on
01603 452404.
6pm
Forgotten Gems
A group rediscovering forgotten
authors, talking about what
makes a book a classic and why
some books, popular in their
day, fade from memory. New
members welcome to join the
discussion. Held on the ground
floor.
2.15pm – 4.15pm
Drop in and Draw
Come and release your artistic
side at the weekly Drop in and
Draw. We provide all of the
materials you need, as well as
still life items and books for
inspiration. All are welcome
regardless of ability, and we meet
on the first floor of the library.
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
6pm
COBRA workshop
Find out how to use the Business
Library’s subscription to the
Complete Business Reference
Advisor, hands-on with a member
of staff. Great for start-ups and
existing businesses.
SECOND WEDNESDAY
OF THE MONTH
6pm
‘Spotlight On’ business sessions
Workshops with local business
owners and professionals, this
quarter including: Making the
most of ideas, Networking and
Global emarketplaces.
THURSDAYS
10.30am - 11am
Bookstart Toddler Time
Stories and rhymes aimed at
children aged 15 months to 2½
years. Due to space this session is
limited to 30 children plus their
parent/guardian. Stickers are
issued up to 15 minutes before the
start of the session. Please collect
your sticker from staff as you
arrive. Term time only.
2pm-4pm
Knit and Knatter
If you are a knitter, or other
crafter, come along to this social
event and crafting session.
Share skills, learn new stitches
or just chat with other crafty
people while you knit. It’s free
and everyone is welcome (no
unaccompanied children).
FRIDAYS
10.30am-11am
Stories and rhymes aimed at
children aged 2½ years to 5
years.
Due to space this session is limited
to 30 children plus their parent/
guardian. Stickers are issued up
to 15 minutes before the start of
the session. Please collect your
sticker from staff as you arrive.
FAMILY HISTORY DAY COURSES
Thu 19 May
‘Introduction to Family History’ course 10.30am-12.30pm
at Norfolk Heritage Centre; 2pm-4pm at the Norfolk
Record Office
Thu 16 June
‘Next Steps: Family History’ course 10.30am-12.30pm at
Norfolk Heritage Centre; 2pm-4pm at the Norfolk
Record Office
(Lunch is not provided and transport between the Norfolk Heritage
Centre and Norfolk Record Office is not included. Course fee is £10.)
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LOWESTOFT & OULTON
BROAD MOTOR BOAT CLUB
Sat 9 Apr 10am – 5pm
An impressive display of boats to
promote the Boat Club’s events
and activities.
‘Towards Mundsley’ by Brian Korteling, The Spring Art Show
OPEN STUDIOS TASTER 2016
EVENTS AT A GLANCE
For details on these and other events, visit The Forum’s website at: theforumnorwich.co.uk
NORWICH GAMING FESTIVAL
Mon 28 Mar - Sat 2 Apr
10am - 4pm
The Norwich Gaming Festival
is back to celebrate all aspects
of video games and their
development. Highlights for 2016
include a gaming village, indie
showcase, pub quiz, retro gaming,
talks and workshops, careers and
parental advice.
THE RECLUSIVE ARTIST
Mon 4 - Sat 9 Apr 9am - 5pm
A chance to browse Lyn Ryan’s art
on various mediums, including
works in oils, acrylic and graphite
pencil.
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POULTEC TRAINING BUS
Wed 6 April, Wed 4 May,
Wed 22 June 9am - 5pm
Poultec Training is a work-based
training provider offering
apprenticeship information,
advice and guidance for young
people and employers.
FEAST ON THE STREET
Thu 7 and 21 Apr,
Thu 5 and 19 May, Thu 2 and 16 June
12pm - 6pm
Feast on the Street is set up by a
group of Norwich food traders
who create a real buzz around
street food. Come and try curry,
cupcakes, burgers and more!
Tue 12 - Sun 17 Apr 9.30am - 6.30pm
(closing 4pm on Sun 17 Apr)
Get a taste of what’s in store at
this year’s Norfolk & Norwich
Open Studios. See page 8 for more
information.
RSPB INFORMATION STAND
Thu 14 Apr 9am - 5pm
Learn more about our feathered
friends.
NORWICH CAMPING &
LEISURE PROMOTION
Sat 16 Apr 9am – 5pm
Planning a camping trip this
year… tents, camper vans and
awnings galore.
LIBRARY POSTERS EXHIBITION
Mon 18 - Sat 30 Apr 10am - 5pm
The Forum’s Gallery hosts a
digital exhibition of selected
entries from the Love your Library
2016 poster competition.
NORWICH CITY OF INTERCULTURE
Thu 7 - Sun 10 Apr 9am - 5pm
The Spring Art Show is an
exhibition of fine art by over 45
Norfolk artists, demonstrating
a huge diversity in subject, style
and medium.
Thu 21 - Fri 22 Apr
10am - 6pm
The UEA celebrates Norwich
and Norfolk’s rich intercultural
landscape, from the past to the
present. Talks, poster exhibitions
and hands-on activities for all
ages.
RIVERFORD ORGANIC PRODUCE
ARMY CAREERS EVENT
THE SPRING ART SHOW
Fri 8 Apr 9am - 5pm
A must for anyone who loves
fresh and organic produce – come
and see what you can order from
their farm.
NORFOLK DIET FARMERS MARKET
Sat 9 Apr, Sat 14 May, Sat 11 Jun
8am – 3pm
Tempting local produce including
cheese, cold meats, breads, cakes,
chutney, coffee, beers and ales!
Fri 22 - Sat 23 April 8am - 4.30pm
Meet careers advisors and soldiers
and get hands-on with the latest
Army kit, including virtual reality,
weapons systems and military
vehicles.
NORWICH DOES VINTAGE FAIR
Sat 23 Apr 10am - 4.30pm
Live music and vintage stalls
representing some of the best
eras from the 20th century.
BAHA’I FAITH INFORMATION DAY
BUY LOCAL SPRING SHOWCASE
EASTON COLLEGE STATIC
CYCLE RIDE
UNIK DESIGN
Sun 24 Apr 9am - 5pm
Talk to local Baha’i believers about
their faith’s vision of lasting peace
among all nations.
Mon 25 Apr 9am – 5pm
Easton & Otley College are cycling
384 miles to ‘Paris’ on static cycles
to promote the college and raise
funds for Be Child Cancer Aware.
JOBS FAIR
Wed 27 Apr 10am - 2pm
Local jobs for local people! An
opportunity to meet and talk
directly to potential employers.
Wed 4 May 9.30am - 4.30pm
Support this collection of vibrant
local businesses and buy local to
support the local economy.
Fri 6 & Sat 7 May 9am – 5pm
Unique, local, hand-made crafts
direct from designers.
NORWICH VEGAN FESTIVAL
& CHARITY FUNDRAISER
Sat 7 May 9am - 5pm
A festival to celebrate vegan food
with stalls of food from around
the world plus clothing, jewellery,
cakes and toiletries. All proceeds
to local animal charities.
NORFOLK NETWORK
Thu 28 Apr, Thu 26 May,
Thu 30 Jun 6pm – 9pm
Inspirational business events
with high calibre speakers and an
opportunity to meet new business
contacts.
NORFOLK GLOBAL VILLAGE
SPRING MARKET
Fri 29 - Sat 30 Apr 9am - 5pm
The spring market promises a
dazzling selection of beautiful
gifts from around the world.
BIG C CHARITY FIREWALK
Sat 30 Apr 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Can you conquer the ultimate
challenge and walk on fire for Big
C this April?
YOUR GLUTEN FREEDOM
Sun 8 May 10am - 4pm
Visit over 50 gluten-free stalls
offering street food, cooking
demos, talks and children’s
activities.
ROBINSONS SKODA
Mon 9 & Tue 10 May 9am - 5pm
Visit Robinsons Skoda outside
The Forum to see a promotional
display of SKODA cars and
information on Motability.
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THE NORFOLK CYCLE SHOW
Sun 12 Jun 10am - 3pm
The biggest cycle show in Norfolk
for local cycle clubs, enthusiasts
and families.
CARERS INFORMATION DAY
Mon 13 Jun 9am - 3pm
Care for Carers are here with
more than 50 organisations to
offer advice. Sat 18 Jun 9am - 5pm
Looking for an antique or vintage
piece to complete a room in your
home or office? Give it a look.
NORWICH UNIVERSITY OF THE
ARTS – MEDIA SCREENINGS
NORWICH FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
Mon 13 - Sun 26 June 10am - 4pm
An exclusive exhibition of work
by graduating media students
showcasing the best talent of
2016. See page 19.
ACTIVE NORFOLK – THE AVIVA
WOMEN’S TOUR 2016
TODDLER ROADSHOW
Wed 11 May 10.30am - 1pm
Roadshow for parents and
children of pre-school age with
fun activities, demos and story
telling plus safety, health and
exercise advice.
YOUR SIMPLE PATH TO LIFE
Thu 12 May 7pm
Author Ian Tucker hosts a talk on
the principles of his book ‘Your
Simple Path To Life’ and invites
you to explore what brings you
joy, peace and happiness.
FLAT
Fri 13 & Sat 14 May, 10pm
An aerial spectacle as part of
Norfolk & Norwich Festival. FREE.
NORWICH BOOK FAIR 2016
Sat 14 May 10am - 4pm
Exhibitors fill the Atrium to sell
second-hand and antiquarian
books of all subject, maps, print,
ephemera and more.
LOVESPOONS JEWELLERY
Sat 14 May 9am - 5pm
Make jewellery out of your
memories, from family tea spoons
to sugar tongs. Be hands-on and
make it yourself or have a bespoke
piece made for you.
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USDAW - PARENTS & CARERS
CAMPAIGN
Wed 18 May 9am – 5pm
Supporting Parents and Carers
Spotlight Day for those juggling
their job while looking after a
family member.
WILD IN THE CITY!
Sat 21 May - Sun 5 June
Norfolk Wildlife Trust turns 90
this year, and celebrates with lots
of great wildlife events, activities
and talks at The Forum. See page 6.
AURORA ORCHESTRA
BEETHOVEN SAFARI
Sun 22 May, 3.30pm
Aurora Orchestra take to the
streets as part of Norfolk &
Norwich Festival. FREE.
PINT OF SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Mon 23, Tue 24 and Wed 25 May
Café Bar Marzano
This quirky festival comes to
Norwich for the first time to
deliver interesting and fun talks
on the latest science research –
all in a bar or a pub! Events are
ticketed pintofscience.co.uk
NORWICH 100/50/25
CHARITY BIKE RIDE
Sun 5 Jun
6.45am - 8.30am (100 mile),
8.30am - 9.30am (50 mile),
9am - 9.30am (25 mile)
Starting at The Forum, wave off
cyclists raising funds for the
British Heart Foundation.
THROUGH THE LENS EXHIBITION
Mon 6 - Wed 8 Jun 9am - 5pm
A photographic exhibition by
third year BA Photography and
Digital Media students from
University Campus Suffolk at
Great Yarmouth College.
ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES
AND VINTAGE FAIR
Wed 15 Jun
Join Active Norfolk to cheer on
the cyclists to the finish line at
approx. 2pm and enjoy cycling
celebrations with activities for all
the family throughout the day.
MODERN COUNTRY CRAFTS
Thu 16 Jun 10am - 6pm
Fri 17 Jun 10am - 5pm
Hand-made jewellery, unique
clothes, beauty, health products
and more.
Sun 19 Jun 10am – 5pm
Join in the celebrations as
Norfolk’s finest food and drink
takes centre stage at The Forum
– fantastic foodie fun for all the
family. See page 10.
TURN THE PAGE EXHIBITION
Fri 24 & Sat 25 Jun 10am – 6pm
An exhibition platform for artists
creating work inspired by the
structure and form of books!
ZAKS RESTAURANTS 40TH
ANNIVERSARY
Sat 25 Jun
Midday outside The Forum
Zaks brings food back to the
streets to celebrate its 40th
birthday. The celebration includes
American cars, baton twirlers and
their famous chargrilled burgers at 1976 prices!
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE YOUTH
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sun 26 Jun 4pm - 5.30pm
The orchestra’s visit includes
performances of Sibelius’
Symphony No. 5, excerpts from
both Romeo and Juliet suites by
Prokofiev and John Adams’ Short
Ride in a Fast Machine. See page 18.
NORWICH SCHOOL
ART EXHIBITION
Mon 27 Jun – Sun 3 Jul 9am – 5pm
A-Level pupils display their work
in a range of media through
painting, ceramics, graphics,
photography, film, printmaking,
textile construction and 3D
design.
1549 THE STORY OF KETTS’
REBELLION
Thu 30 June 7.30pm - 9pm
Outside The Forum
If you enjoy theatre and local
history, this free outdoor
community production about
Robert Kett is for you. The 50+
strong cast and supporting crew
will be drawn entirely from
people of Norwich.
GREAT YARMOUTH COLLEGE
PROMOTION
Fri 10 Jun 9am - 5pm
Meet staff from Great Yarmouth
College and hear about the
courses on offer and campus life.
CELEBRATE NORWICH & NORFOLK
Sat 11 Jun 10am - 5pm
An exhibition of the work of
Christian churches and social
action organisations. This
year’s theme is celebrating
volunteering.
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Photo: : NUA Degree Show 2015, Joanna Millington
Sun 26 Jun 4pm – 5.30pm
Young musicians from Buckinghamshire County
Youth Orchestra (BCYO) visit The Forum in June as
part of a busy weekend of music making in Norfolk.
Performing Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5, excerpts from
both Romeo and Juliet suites by Prokofiev and John
Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine, the orchestra’s
visit to Norfolk includes concerts at The Forum, South
Creake and Great Yarmouth.
BCYO offers the best orchestral players in
Buckinghamshire, aged between 13 and 20, the
opportunity to work together regularly and perform
exciting and challenging repertoire in venues at
home and abroad. After a very successful tour
to Budapest in summer 2015, the orchestra has
expanded, and performed Mahler’s Symphony No.1
in February to enthusiastic audiences in venues
in Amersham and High Wycombe. The orchestra’s
next ambitious project is a hopeful visit to Reykjavik,
Iceland, in summer 2017.
BCYO is part of the Buckinghamshire Learning
Trust (BLT) and supports all educational settings
and the community to provide an outstanding
education for all young people. BLT Music is also the
core organisation of the Buckinghamshire Music
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Mon 13 - Sun 26 June 10am - 4pm
In The Forum’s Gallery
An exclusive exhibition of work by
2016 graduating students from
Norwich University of the Arts
(NUA) takes centre stage in The
Forum’s Gallery in June.
The work is by BA (Hons)
Animation, BA (Hons) Film and
Moving Image Production and BA
(Hons) Photography students –
showcasing the best talent of 2016.
The work on show demonstrates
the breadth and diversity of
MUSICAL YOUTH
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA
NORWICH UNIVERSITY
OF THE ARTS
MEDIA SCREENINGS 2016
Education Hub and works with a range of partners
and professionals, who share an enthusiasm for
music and its importance for all young people.
Enjoy the passion and talent of these young
musicians and give them a warm welcome to The
Forum and Norwich.
talent on these courses, as well as
students' individual directions and
interests. Animators at NUA have
built on the fundamental concepts
of digital and drawn animation in
2D and 3D, to create imaginative
and engaging work. Film students
are original and inspirational
storytellers with high levels of
creative and technical skill. And
the photography students have
developed highly-crafted and
creative commercial photographic
portfolios, using images to
communicate to a variety of
audiences.
Come and take a look at the Media
students’ work and see just how it
has helped prepare them as they
embark upon working in their
respective industries.
For more information visit:
nua.ac.uk
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!
Exciting news! The Forum is taking over the
coordination of Heritage Open Days (HODs) in
Norwich & much of Norfolk for 2016.
HODs is England’s biggest heritage festival
celebrating our fantastic history, heritage,
architecture and culture. It offers an
opportunity to see hidden places and try out
new experiences - all of which are FREE to
explore during the festival.
This year’s HODs takes
place Thu 8 – Sun 11
September.
Tickets via Eventbrite
eventbrite.co.uk/e/bcyo-concert-tickets-21520525471
For more information visit bucksmusic.org
Keep visiting
theforumnorwich.co.uk
for further details.
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