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Ribbon display coming to Sutton Pond for Baby Loss Awareness Week  A local 'Sands' supporter will be giving bereaved families the opportunity to come together this Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Ribbon display coming to Sutton Pond for Baby Loss Awareness Week 

A local 'Sands' supporter will be giving bereaved families the opportunity to come together this Baby Loss Awareness Week.

10.10.2025 15:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Dropped by Emporium Norwich for a quick catch up with Marcela. First gingerbread latte of the season and all set up for the new autumn menu 👀🍂

28.09.2025 15:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Norwich Ceramics Market lands at The Forum The Forum will host a brand-new event celebrating the energy and originality of the UK’s indie pottery scene.

This December The Forum will host the very first Norwich Ceramics Market. With Christmas just around the corner, the market is the perfect place to pick up unique gifts while supporting independent makers.

26.09.2025 17:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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YMCA Norfolk to host 2025 Celebration Awards in Norwich YMCA Norfolk has announced the return of its Annual Celebration Awards, which will take place in Norwich this autumn.

YMCA Norfolk announces the return of its Annual Celebration Awards.

Set for October 16th at The Space on Roundtree Way, the event will bring together young people, staff, volunteers and supporters to recognise the achievements made across Norfolk over the past year.

19.09.2025 10:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Costessey Fete returns this weekend at Norfolk Showground Thousands of people are expected to flock to the Norfolk Showground this weekend for the return of the Costessey Fete.

Thousands of people are expected to flock to the Norfolk Showground this weekend for the return of the Costessey Fete.

15.09.2025 13:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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ROARR! and Norwich Theatre join forces for festive fairytale A touch of pantomime magic will be bringing the dinosaur park to life this December, thanks to a new partnership with Norwich Theatre.

Festive Forest Fables will see the classic story of Cinderella reimagined as a sparkling illuminated trail this December – complete with twinkling lights, larger-than-life props and plenty of theatrical surprises.

15.09.2025 11:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Pink Ladies’ Tractor Run smashes fundraising record A record 192 women took part in July’s run, driving tractors decorated in pink along a 20-mile route.

The Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run has raised a record-breaking £136,850 for Cancer Research UK’s breast cancer appeal, bringing the total raised over 21 years to more than £1.36 million.

13.09.2025 09:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Step inside history at Wolterton Hall Wolterton Hall is opening its doors for a rare behind-the-scenes look with the launch of new guided tours.

Wolterton Hall, one of Norfolk’s most stunning 18th-century Palladian estates, is opening its doors for a rare behind-the-scenes look with the launch of new guided tours this September and October.

10.09.2025 06:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Campaign launched to protect Hellesdon’s green spaces A newly formed community action group in Hellesdon is urging residents to support efforts to save two much-loved meadows.

A newly formed community action group in Hellesdon is urging residents to support efforts to save two much-loved meadows under threat from development.

07.09.2025 07:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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UK first as Mahiri the giraffe learns to use an inhaler The giraffe at Banham Zoo is now receiving daily respiratory support through a pioneering inhaler delivery system.

Banham Zoo are proud to share the inspiring story of Mahiri, their much-loved 16-year-old female reticulated giraffe, who is now receiving daily respiratory support through a pioneering inhaler delivery system.

06.09.2025 06:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Fang-tastic fun awaits at Castle Quarter this Halloween Get your skates on at Castle Quarter this October and celebrate Halloween with a free spooktacular Skate and Scare event.

On Thursday 30th October, from 10am to 4pm, White Lion Square inside Castle Quarter will become home to a ghostly roller-skating rink, complete with Halloween-themed music, lighting, decorations and staff dressed up in frightfully fabulous costumes.

05.09.2025 10:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Norfolk brass bands united by music Hellesdon & Sprowston Brass Band and Norfolk Wherry Brass unite for a special concert it Norwich this September.

Hellesdon & Sprowston Brass Band and Norfolk Wherry Brass unite for a special concert on Saturday 20th September at 7.30pm, at St Cuthbert's Church, 2 Wroxham Road, Norwich NR7 8TZ. Entry is free!

29.08.2025 11:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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YMCA Norfolk appeals for votes in Youth Matters Awards YMCA Norfolk has been named as a finalist in four categories of the Youth Matters Awards 2025.

YMCA Norfolk is appealing for votes after being named as a finalist in four categories of the Youth Matters Awards 2025. Voting is open until August 25th - www.ymcanorfolk.org/youthmatters

22.08.2025 15:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Unicorn alpacas and miniature donkeys return to Castle Quarter Animal lovers will have the chance to meet an enchanting mix of four-legged friends this August at Castle Quarter.

Unicorn alpacas and miniature donkeys return to Castle Quarter

Animal lovers will have the chance to meet an enchanting mix of four-legged friends this August at Castle Quarter.

20.08.2025 07:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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YMCA Norfolk’s thrilling abseil challenge rescheduled YMCA Norfolk is excited to announce the rescheduled date for its popular Abseil Challenge.

YMCA Norfolk’s thrilling abseil challenge rescheduled

YMCA Norfolk is excited to announce the rescheduled date for its popular Abseil Challenge.

08.08.2025 08:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Norwich venue launches bottomless brunch Family and adult players alike can now take a swing and swig with Mulligans Norwich’s new bottomless brunch offer.

Family and adult players alike can now take a swing and swig with Mulligans Norwich’s new bottomless brunch offer.

07.08.2025 08:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Ernie’s Zero Waste Store moves to new home Previously based at Anglia Square, Ernie’s Zero Waste Store has opened in a new home in the city centre.

Ernie’s Zero Waste Store moves to new home

Previously based at Anglia Square, Ernie’s Zero Waste Store has opened in a new home in the city centre.

06.08.2025 09:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Call for preloved school uniforms With school out for summer, Castle Quarter in Norwich city centre is reminding people to donate pre-loved school uniform items.

Call for preloved school uniforms

With school out for summer, Castle Quarter in Norwich city centre is reminding people to donate pre-loved school uniform items.

01.08.2025 12:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Top Norfolk chefs bring a summer of feasts A Norfolk estate is bringing together top local chefs for an unforgettable celebration of food, flavour, and culture.

Top Norfolk chefs bring a summer of feasts

A Norfolk estate is bringing together top local chefs for an unforgettable celebration of food, flavour, and culture.

31.07.2025 07:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Costessey marks end of World War II A free public event will be held in Costessey this August to commemorate the end of the Second World War.

Costessey marks end of World War II

A free public event will be held in Costessey this August to commemorate the end of the Second World War.

31.07.2025 07:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Endangered tamarin twins born at Banham Zoo Banham Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of twin cotton-top tamarins, a critically endangered primate species.

Endangered tamarin twins born at Banham Zoo

Banham Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of twin cotton-top tamarins, a critically endangered primate species.

28.07.2025 12:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Kinsale Infant School joins Wensum Trust in new era for Hellesdon education A Hellesdon school is celebrating a new chapter after it officially became part of a Norfolk multi-academy trust.

Kinsale Infant School joins Wensum Trust in new era for Hellesdon education

A Hellesdon school is celebrating a new chapter after it officially became part of a Norfolk multi-academy trust.

28.07.2025 10:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Make more memories and save this summer! A much-loved Norfolk attraction is giving guests even more reasons to visit this summer.

Make more memories and save this summer!

A much-loved Norfolk attraction is giving guests even more reasons to visit this summer.

24.07.2025 12:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Sherlock Holmes takes the stage at Wolterton Hall Sheringham Little Theatre brings mystery, mayhem, and “The Case of the Three Eyed Elephant” to Wolterton’s Summer Season.

Sherlock Holmes takes the stage at Wolterton Hall

Sheringham Little Theatre brings mystery, mayhem, and “The Case of the Three Eyed Elephant” to Wolterton’s Summer Season.

22.07.2025 20:52 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Art Fair East gets new backing from local business A Norfolk firm has been announced as the new sponsor of the largest and liveliest contemporary art fair in the east.

Art Fair East gets new backing from local business

A Norfolk firm has been announced as the new sponsor of the largest and liveliest contemporary art fair in the east.

22.07.2025 19:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Kinsale Infant School praised in Ofsted report A vibrant local school has won praise from Ofsted inspectors who described it as “at the heart of its community”.

A vibrant school in Hellesdon has won praise from Ofsted inspectors who described it as “at the heart of its community”.

12.07.2025 07:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Go wild on the mini rhino trail A crash of mini rhinos is hiding in Castle Quarter! Spot all 10 on the free trail by 30 August for a chance to win a £100 voucher.

Go wild on the mini rhino trail

A crash of mini rhinos is hiding in Castle Quarter! Spot all 10 on the free trail by 30 August for a chance to win a £100 voucher.

11.07.2025 19:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Record-breaking tractor run marks 21st year A record-breaking number of tractors took part in this year’s Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run to mark the event’s 21st outing.

Record-breaking tractor run marks 21st year

A record-breaking number of tractors took part in this year’s Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run to mark the event’s 21st outing.

09.07.2025 07:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Sue Lambert Trust hosts silent disco club night In partnership with Gonzo’s, the event will raise money to support survivors of sexual violence.

Sue Lambert Trust hosts silent disco club night

In partnership with Gonzo’s, the event will raise money to support survivors of sexual violence.

08.07.2025 07:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opera arrives at Wolterton Hall For the first time in its illustrious history, Wolterton Hall will echo with the sounds of opera in what promises to be a truly unforgettable experience!

Opera arrives at Wolterton Hall

For the first time in its illustrious history, Wolterton Hall will echo with the sounds of opera in what promises to be a truly unforgettable experience!

06.07.2025 12:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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