Events
June 2017
Park Radio
Friday 30th June 2017
Quiz Night at The Old Ram, Tivetshall St Mary
7.30pm start. Teams of 4 - Entry £3.00 per person
Everyone Welcome
To reserve your place email chris@parkradion.co.uk
Starston Jubilee Hall
Friday 30th June 2017
An evening of Nostalgia and Comedy with Mr Donny Andrews
Starts 7.30pm - Tickets £8.00 includes refreshment and one drink. (others may be purchased)
Available from - Mr J Formston 01379 853042 --- Mrs R Cawcutt 01379 852087
Jule & Herbert 01379 853967
All prpceeds to St Margaret's improvement fund
July 2017
Alburgh Fete
Saturday 1st July 2017
Starts from 2pm on the playing field
See the Owls and Raptors. Teas - Books - Crafts - Plants -Games - Raffle - Gifts Pick a Jar - Ice Cream and Toys
Alburgh Church Fete
Saturday 1st July 2017
Starts 2pm on the Playing Field
See the Owls and Raptors. Teas - Books - Crafts - Plants -Games - Raffle - Gifts Pick a Jar - Ice Cream and Toys
Pink Ladies Tractor run
Sunday 2nd July 2017
The 14th annual Pink Ladies Tractor run will be coming through Harleston. They leave Thorpe Abbotts Airfield at 11.30am. Arrival in Harleston around midday. Always a popular event with people lining the streets to greet the ladies on their tractors. The run raises funds for Cancer Research UK (Breast Cancer appeal)
An event not to be missed!
South Norfolk on Show
Sunday 2nd July 2017
Make a day of it starts 11am to 4pm
South Norfolk Council Offices, Long Stratton, NR15 2XE
Harleston Camera Club
Monday 3rd July 2017
Camera Club meet i the Studio Rooms, Archbishoip Sancroft High School, IP20 9DD
Times are 7.15pm till 9,15pm. Doors open at 7pm with a break for refreshments
Schedule of events will be updated throughout the year and can be found on the Harleston Camera club website and facebook
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 6th July 2017
Harleston Flower Club - held at Wortwell Community Centre - Starts 2pm
For information contact Jenni Baker - 01986 782377
Event - Mrs Jo Poulter "Over the Rainbow" Ex:- Summer garland
Baby & Child First Aid
Saturday 8th July 2017
1-3pm at Harleston Information Centre
It is with great thanks to the Co-op Members that we are able to offer this FREE Baby & Child First Aid course for parents and grandparents.
Would you know how to spot meningitis, treat a burn or help a child who is choking?
Mini
First Aid are holding a 2 hour class that covers CPR, Choking,
Meningitis, Febrile Convulsions, Bleeding, Burns, Breaks and Head
Injuries.
Please contact Lucy Marjoram at the Information Centre to book your place on 01379 851920.
Table Top Sale
Sunday 9th July 2017
10am - 2pm --Lovet Close Cul De Sac IP20 9HJ off Jays Green
Clothes toys, books, tools, bric-a-brac and more.
Come and find some great bargains
South Norfolk Older People's Forum
Wednesday 12th July 2017
10am for coffee for 10.15 start at South Norfolk Council offices, Council Chamber,Cygnet Court, Long Stratton, NR15 2XE
Main topics of the meeting will include - Macmillan Cancer Services who want to know what you need fron them and how they can provide for you in the future if needed, so come armed ready with your questions.
Mens' Sheds and Local Arthritis Case Support services
How the Fire Services can help Older People
Time will be allowed for the usual question and answer session after each talk.
If you find it difficult to get to the meeting, free transport could be available from where you live. To take advantage of this please call Ann Baker on 01508 481819 by 5pm on 3rd July.
The meeting is expected to close by 12.30pm
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 13th July 2017
Harleston Flower Club - held at Wortwell Community Centre - Starts 2pm
For information contact Jenni Baker - 01986 782377
Event - Strawberry Tea
Sports Day & BBQ
Saturday 15th July 2017
11am-4pm at The Cabin on the Recreation Ground, Harleston
Exchange 2 are holding their annual Sports Day & BBQ. A variety of fun sports will be running throughout the day with a qualified Sports Coach along with a free BBQ.
All ages welcome, please come along.
Harleston Garage and Yard Sale
Sunday 16th July 2017
Harleston Garage and Yard Sale
Sunday 16th July, 10am - 2pm
Maps available on the day for 50p each, with money going to Nelson's Journey, a charity supporting children in Norfolk.
Maps available from:
- Toft - The Original Factory Shop - London Road, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9BZ. Open from 10.30am
-Mc Colls - Markey Place, Harleston, IP20 9AD. Open from 6am
- or from 23 Briar Road, Harleston, IP20 9DU
If you are interested in having a sale please contact Marina Webb on 07776 339340
Harleston Camera Club
Monday 17th July 2017
Camera Club meet i the Studio Rooms, Archbishoip Sancroft High School, IP20 9DD
Times are 7.15pm till 9,15pm. Doors open at 7pm with a break for refreshments
Schedule of events will be updated throughout the year and can be found on the Harleston Camera club website and facebook
Ladies Evening Group
Wednesday 19th July 2017
Evening Group meets every third Wednesday in the month at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, Harleston.
Unless otherwise stated. All Ladies very welcome come and join us.
President :- Mrs Beryl Phillips. 01379 852859
Event :- "A BISHOP, a QUAKER & a ROLL OF WIRE NETTING - Talk/slides - Barbara Miller
U3A - Jane Paley 'So you thought you knew about Tea!'
Wednesday 19th July 2017
Harleston U3A meet at the Masonic Rooms, Harleston, IP20 9EN at 2pm. For further information including contact details please visit - https://u3asites.org.uk/harleston/contact
'So you thought you knew about Tea!' - a talk by Jane Paley. This will be an interactive gallop through some fascinating facts about tea, your everyday necessary cuppa to revive, freshen or simply excuse for a good chat. We’ll look at tea as a health aid, the interesting history and types of tea - and sheep dung will be mentioned (with a historical connection with tea)
Careers Advice
Thursday 20th July 2017
9.30am - 3.30pm at the Information Centre
A
professional Careers Adviser will be holding 1:1
appointments offering additional support to anyone looking for work or
seeking a change of career.
Please call Lucy Marjoram to book your free place on 01379 851920 or email jobsclub@harleston-norfolk.org.uk
Alburgh Village Cinema
Friday 21st July 2017
Alburgh Village Cinema presents Hacksaw Ridge (rated 15) on Friday 21st July 2017
The showing will take place at Alburgh Village Hall, Low Road, Alburgh
IP20 0DB
Doors & bar open 6:30pm
Film starts 7:30pm
Ices available during the interval
Adults £4
Children under 16 £2
Harleston FIlms Presents 'Hidden Figures'
Thursday 27th July 2017
Showing at the Masonic Lodge, Thoroughfare, Harleston
Film Starts 2pm and 7.30pm (doors open half an hour before)
Seats are £4, pay on entry but please book in advance with Harleston Information Plus, 01379 851917
Tea, coffee and ice creams available during the interval
Eye Arts Guild
Thursday 27th July 2017
Summer Exhibition
At Blacksmith's Cottage Nursery, Langmere Road, Dickleburgh, IP21 4A
Open daily 10am -4pm Closed on Mondays
August 2017
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 3rd August 2017
Harleston Flower Club - held at Wortwell Community Centre - Starts 2pm
For information contact Jenni Baker - 01986 782377
Event - Garden Party
Harleston Camera Club
Monday 7th August 2017
Camera Club meet i the Studio Rooms, Archbishoip Sancroft High School, IP20 9DD
Times are 7.15pm till 9,15pm. Doors open at 7pm with a break for refreshments
Schedule of events will be updated throughout the year and can be found on the Harleston Camera club website and facebook
U3A - Stephen Poulter 'Theobalds Park - From Private House to Country House Hotel'
Wednesday 16th August 2017
Harleston U3A meet at the Masonic Rooms, Harleston, IP20 9EN at 2pm. For further information including contact details please visit - https://u3asites.org.uk/harleston/contact
' THEOBALDS PARK: From Private Mansion to Country House Hotel' - Following the success of his previous talk on Theobalds Palace, Stephen Poulter returns to tell the story of the elegant new stately home built on Theobalds estate in the mid18th century and the families who lived there over the next 200 years. In tale of seduction, corruption, snobbery and insanity we learn about the scandalous Lady Valerie Meux who allegedly entrapped the heir to a brewing fortune into marriage and became Lady of the Manor, hosting lavish house parties, entertaining leading politicians and royalty, setting up her own private zoo, and even buying a racehorse which went on to win the Derby.
Billingford Windmill
Saturday 19th August 2017
As part of the Harleston and Waveney Festival, Billingford Windmill, in conjunction with 100th Bomb Group Museum, Thorpe Abbotts commemorating "Invasion" by USAAF 8th Air Force
The Mill will be open 11.00 - 16.00-------Tours 11.00 - 15.30
Teddy Parachute Drops 12.00 and 14.00 -----Prize for Teddy Travelling furthest
On the common Ex WW2 American vehicles with re enactment drivers, American cars, Ex USAF personal, Dickebees, see Honey Bees at work, The Norfolk Whittler, A fascinating craftman.
Free parking and admission to common
Light refreshments from ~Shepherd's hut
Details contact Mill Custodians Julie & Herbert 01379 853967
Billingford Windmill is owned by Norfolk County Council
Harleston Camera Club
Monday 21st August 2017
Camera Club meet i the Studio Rooms, Archbishoip Sancroft High School, IP20 9DD
Times are 7.15pm till 9,15pm. Doors open at 7pm with a break for refreshments
Schedule of events will be updated throughout the year and can be found on the Harleston Camera club website and facebook
Harleston Ukulele American Concert
Tuesday 22nd August 2017
King Georges Hall, Tuesday 22nd August, 2017 at 2.30 pm.
Harleston U3A Ukuleles present an American themed concert. Part will be paying tribute to those American servicemen who worked and flew from local airfields during WW2. There will be tributes and anecdotal dialogue. An afternoon of nostalgia, ukulele favorites’ and ‘rock n roll’.
U3A - Waveney Valley Study Group - Some Coaching Inns of the Waveney Valley
Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Harleston U3A meet at the Masonic Rooms, Harleston, IP20 9EN at 2pm. For further information including contact details please visit - https://u3asites.org.uk/harleston/contact
Talk as part of the festival programme - To be held at King Georges Hall at 2.30pm - 'Some Coaching Inns of the Waveney Valley' - This is the Waveney Valley Study Group's presentation of some of the many and very varied Coaching Inns in our Waveney Valley towns, detailing their stories, their significance and their prominence in our local communities.
Harleston & Waveney Festival
Thursday 24th August 2017
DISCO for Children 7 --10 years, at King Georges Hall betwwn 4pm - 7pm
Tickets £5.00 - Free food and drink
Tickets available from Harleston Information Plus
September 2017
Harleston Camera Club
Monday 4th September 2017
Camera Club meet i the Studio Rooms, Archbishoip Sancroft High School, IP20 9DD
Times are 7.15pm till 9,15pm. Doors open at 7pm with a break for refreshments
Schedule of events will be updated throughout the year and can be found on the Harleston Camera club website and facebook
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 7th September 2017
Harleston Flower Club - held at Wortwell Community Centre - Starts 2pm
For information contact Jenni Baker - 01986 782377
Event - Mr Nick Grounds "Rhubard and Roses" (Our Diamond Anniversary)
Harleston Camera Club
Monday 18th September 2017
Camera Club meet i the Studio Rooms, Archbishoip Sancroft High School, IP20 9DD
Times are 7.15pm till 9,15pm. Doors open at 7pm with a break for refreshments
Schedule of events will be updated throughout the year and can be found on the Harleston Camera club website and facebook
Event - Judging for the third round of the Maggie Wilson photo challenge
Ladies Evening Group
Wednesday 20th September 2017
Evening Group meets every third Wednesday in the month at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, Harleston.
Unless otherwise stated. All Ladies very welcome come and join us.
President :- Mrs Beryl Phillips. 01379 852859
Event :- AGM - Quiz -Fish & Chip Supper
U3A - Nick Sanderson 'The Broads Authority - its History & Future'
Wednesday 20th September 2017
Nick Sanderson will give a talk on 'The Broads Authority - its History and Future' - full details to follow
October 2017
Harleston Camera Club
Monday 2nd October 2017
Camera Club meet i the Studio Rooms, Archbishoip Sancroft High School, IP20 9DD
Times are 7.15pm till 9,15pm. Doors open at 7pm with a break for refreshments
Schedule of events will be updated throughout the year and can be found on the Harleston Camera club website and facebook
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 5th October 2017
Harleston Flower Club - held at Wortwell Community Centre - Starts 2pm
For information contact Jenni Baker - 01986 782377
Event - Mrs Brenda Tubb "Another fine mess" ---Ex "Twisted and Tangled"
Bring a friend +cake stall
Harleston Camera Club
Monday 16th October 2017
Camera Club meet i the Studio Rooms, Archbishoip Sancroft High School, IP20 9DD
Times are 7.15pm till 9,15pm. Doors open at 7pm with a break for refreshments
Schedule of events will be updated throughout the year and can be found on the Harleston Camera club website and facebook
Ladies Evening Group
Wednesday 18th October 2017
Evening Group meets every third Wednesday in the month at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, Harleston.
Unless otherwise stated. All Ladies very welcome come and join us.
President :- Mrs Beryl Phillips. 01379 852859
Event :- "Natural Skin Care" - Talk/Demo - Helen Chapman
U3A - Ian Hunter - 'Odd Job - The Life & Times of a Reluctant Submariner'
Wednesday 18th October 2017
U3A member Ian Hunter covers the time from joining the "Old Navy" in 1966 through to leaving the less "fun" Navy of 1988.
It will also shed light on the abolition of "the tot" in 1970 and the introduction of new structures.
Most of the presentation will cover "Hunter killer" submarines, their role, and what it was like living on them.
November 2017
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 2nd November 2017
Harleston Flower Club - held at Wortwell Community Centre - Starts 1.30 - 4pm
For information contact Jenni Baker - 01986 782377
Workshop - Wreath making
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 2nd November 2017
Harleston Flower Club - held at Wortwell Community Centre - Starts 2pm
For information contact Jenni Baker - 01986 782377
Event - Members "Have-a-go"
Harleston Camera Club
Monday 6th November 2017
Camera Club meet i the Studio Rooms, Archbishoip Sancroft High School, IP20 9DD
Times are 7.15pm till 9,15pm. Doors open at 7pm with a break for refreshments
Schedule of events will be updated throughout the year and can be found on the Harleston Camera club website and facebook
Ladies Evening Group
Wednesday 15th November 2017
Evening Group meets every third Wednesday in the month at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, Harleston.
Unless otherwise stated. All Ladies very welcome come and join us.
President :- Mrs Beryl Phillips. 01379 852859
Event :- Annual Dinner - T.B.A
U3A - Sally Dearman-Cummings 'Women Can Fly'
Wednesday 15th November 2017
From following in her brother's footsteps jumping from the landing
window to out of perfectly serviceable aeroplanes, Sally saw the light
and became a pilot, first civil and later military.
In this talk she shares what led her to becoming the first woman through the RAF's fast-jet flying training.
Harleston Camera Club
Monday 20th November 2017
Camera Club meet i the Studio Rooms, Archbishoip Sancroft High School, IP20 9DD
Times are 7.15pm till 9,15pm. Doors open at 7pm with a break for refreshments
Schedule of events will be updated throughout the year and can be found on the Harleston Camera club website and facebook
Event - Annual General Meeting
December 2017
Harleston Camera Club
Monday 4th December 2017
Camera Club meet i the Studio Rooms, Archbishoip Sancroft High School, IP20 9DD
Times are 7.15pm till 9,15pm. Doors open at 7pm with a break for refreshments
Schedule of events will be updated throughout the year and can be found on the Harleston Camera club website and facebook
Event - Judging for the forth round of the Maggie Wilson photo challenge
Ladies Evening Group
Wednesday 6th December 2017
Evening Group meets every third Wednesday in the month at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, Harleston.
Unless otherwise stated. All Ladies very welcome come and join us.
President :- Mrs Beryl Phillips. 01379 852859
Event :- "The Dentones" - Singing Group
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 7th December 2017
Harleston Flower Club - held at Wortwell Community Centre - Starts 2pm
For information contact Jenni Baker - 01986 782377
Event - Mrs Adele Kent "Christmas is coming" Ex "Advent ring"
Harleston Camera Club
Monday 11th December 2017
Camera Club meet i the Studio Rooms, Archbishoip Sancroft High School, IP20 9DD
Times are 7.15pm till 9,15pm. Doors open at 7pm with a break for refreshments
Schedule of events will be updated throughout the year and can be found on the Harleston Camera club website and facebook
Event - Presentation evening including judging for the Gilbert Clarke trophy for Landscapes abd the Shirley Wilson Memorial trophy for Wildlife and Nature.
January 2018
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 11th January 2018
Harleston Flower Club - held at Wortwell Community Centre - Starts 2pm
For information contact Jenni Baker - 01986 782377
Event - AGM and Tea
U3A - Ruth Walker 'Why Ring Birds'
Wednesday 17th January 2018
Ruth Walker from the British Ornithologicial Society gives a talk describing how bird ringing started, how it has expanded and the main focus of gathering information on the survival & productivity of birds, showing how this data helps us understand more about the lives of our birds.
February 2018
U3A - Roger Kennel 'Willian Pretty & Son - A Suffolk Family and Corset Manufacturer'
Wednesday 21st February 2018
Roger Kennel tells the story of William Pretty, his son, and their part in the major Ipswich store of Footman Pretty. The associated factory was claimed to be the first of its kind in the country, producing a great range of corsets in innovative styles which were exported all over the world.
March 2018
U3A - Peter Davidson 'Ups & Downs - Barnardo's Foster Children in East Anglia 1890 - 1950'
Wednesday 21st March 2018
Peter Davidson gives a talk exploring the stories of the thousands of children boarded out with families in rural East Anglia, some of whom ended up a long way from home while others still live close to where they were brought up.
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