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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Make more memories and save this summer!

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

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Art fair returns to Shoe Factory this August The LOOKOUT Art Fair is returning on 30th – 31st August, at The Shoe Factory in Norwich.

Art fair returns to Shoe Factory this August

The LOOKOUT Art Fair is returning on 30th – 31st August, at The Shoe Factory in Norwich.

SOS Bus Norwich seeks new trustees SOS Bus Norwich is calling on passionate leaders from the local community to step up and help shape the future of a life-saving local service.

SOS Bus Norwich seeks new trustees

SOS Bus Norwich is calling on passionate leaders from the local community to step up and help shape the future of a life-saving local service.

Costessey Primary celebrates Rainbow Day In June, Costessey Primary raised awareness about standing up to homophobic bullying and promoting acceptance.

Costessey Primary celebrates Rainbow Day

In June, Costessey Primary raised awareness about standing up to homophobic bullying and promoting acceptance.

Go Go to Castle Quarter this summer This August, Castle Quarter in Norwich will be hosting a packed programme of safari-themed fun activities.

Go Go to Castle Quarter this summer

This August, Castle Quarter in Norwich will be hosting a packed programme of safari-themed fun activities.

 197 ladies to take part in iconic event The iconic Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run is set to return in style on Sunday 6th July as it continues to raise astonishing amounts for charity. 

 197 ladies to take part in iconic event

The iconic Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run is set to return in style on Sunday 6th July as it continues to raise astonishing amounts for charity. 

Beat the heat with free ice cream Mulligans Norwich is offering a free ice cream to every child this and next weekend.

Mulligans Norwich is offering a free ice cream to every child this and next weekend (20th-22nd June & 27th-29th June)

Bag a bargain at Costessey’s pre-loved sale Locals are invited to join a special pre-loved pop-up sale at the Costessey Centre on Sunday 20th July, from 11am to 3pm.

Bag a bargain at Costessey’s pre-loved sale

Locals are invited to join a special pre-loved pop-up sale at the Costessey Centre on Sunday 20th July, from 11am to 3pm.

Update from Andrew Hadley's charity walk - Handy - Costessey and Hellesdon's business directory Update from Andrew Hadley's charity walk

In February, we shared the story of Andrew Hadley from Taverham, who set out on a 104-mile trek to raise funds for YMCA Norfolk. Here’s an update on how he's getting on. www.myhandyguide.co.uk/news/update-...

Norwich dance squad take 10-mile step towards world cup glory Nine young dancers from Norwich's Avian Dance School have taken another huge step towards their dream.

With just 30 days to go until they jet off to represent England at the Dance World Cup Finals 2025 in Spain, nine young dancers from Norwich's Avian Dance School have taken another huge step towards their dream.

Explore even more with a jam-packed June at ROARR! The UK’s largest dinosaur-themed adventure park is kicking off June with a jam-packed calendar of adventures.

The UK’s largest dinosaur-themed adventure park is kicking off June with a jam-packed calendar of adventures.

New website unites Norfolk’s event community A new website aims to become Norfolk's go-to destination for events across the county.

Founded by a husband-and-wife duo, Norfolk Events aims to become the go-to destination for residents, businesses, and visitors seeking to discover the diverse range of events happening throughout the county.

Former YMCA Norfolk resident to take the leap A former YMCA Norfolk resident is preparing to take on a breathtaking challenge in support of the charity that changed her life.

Emma Freeman, a former YMCA Norfolk resident and now a successful homeowner and professional, is preparing to take on a breathtaking challenge in support of the charity that changed her life.

New tropical butterfly house opens at Bug Parc Visitors to The Bug Parc now have even more to enjoy with the opening of a stunning new tropical butterfly house.

Visitors to The Bug Parc now have even more to enjoy with the opening of a stunning new tropical butterfly house.

Walk the unicorn alpacas in Norwich Animal lovers can take an alpaca for a walk around Castle Gardens in Norwich city centre this May.

The unicorn alpacas and friends will be at the Castle Gardens on Thursday 29th May from midday until 4pm, along with miniature horses, tortoises and many more animals too.