Events

Brockdish Social Cafe

Thursday 2nd December 2021

The Waveney Heritage Centre, Grove Road, Brockdish IP21 4JP

10:30am - 12 noon

Have you missed the company of others?  Why not drop in for a cuppa or perhaps bring a friend or neighbour along.  Everyone is welcome.

Bring along anything you enjoy doing - knitting, crochet, sewing, puzzles, scrabble, cards

Or simply just pop along to enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

We are planning to hold the Social Cafe on the first Thursday of each month.  Please come along and tell us what you would like to see at the Social Cafe.

Jays Green Switch On

Friday 3rd December 2021

Santa's Grotto

Saturday 4th December 2021

2pm-5pm (the first half-hour is reserved for children who need a quieter time)

Bring the children along to meet Santa at Harleston Information Plus, 8 Exchange Street.

Kindly sponsored by Harleston and District Round Table.

Coffee and Cake

Saturday 4th December 2021

St John's Church PCC, Harleston

Please join us for Coffee and cake

09.30 - 12 noon

Everyone Welcome

Our Coffee mornings are held on the 1st Saturday of every month.

Harleston's Christmas Festivities

Saturday 4th December 2021

Christmas is coming and this year things will be getting back to normal as the different organisations around the town come together to bring the sparkle back to Christmas. 

Santa will be making his way from Lapland to his special grotto at Harleston Information Plus from 2-5pm and there will be live entertainment from 3pm leading up to the Christmas lights "Switch On" at 5.30pm.

10am-5.30pm Festive Street Market

3.30pm-5.30pm  Live Entertainment

2pm-5pm Santa's Grotto (first half hour reserved for children who need a quieter time)

5pm Winner announced of Best Themed Shop window

followed by Christmas tree lights being switched on

9.30 onwards St John's Christmas Fayre with light lunches available between 12-2pm

Red Lion Coffee Morning

Tuesday 7th December 2021

10am Needham 

Coffee and cakes - 1st Tuesday of each month

All proceeds to local charities

Community Cafe St John's Church

Tuesday 7th December 2021

Harleston Cinema

Thursday 9th December 2021

"THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD"   

A fast paced chronicle of the life of Dicken's character David Copperfield, from his youth into adulthood, featuring his adventures and the web of friends and enemies he makes along the way, from rags to riches and back again.  A highly amusing, light-hearted comedy, with a star studded, colour-blind cast, including Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, Ben Winshaw and Peter Capaldi.  Directed by Armando Iannucci.  PG rated.

Matinee 2pm;   Evening 7.30pm  (doors open 1.30pm and 7pm)

Venue:  Harleston Masonic Rooms, Redenall Road

All required Covid measures will be taken in accordance with current guidelines.  Masks are kindly requested when moving around the venue, but not required when seated.

Ice creams at the interval;  bar also available for the evening screening 

more information at www.visitharleston.org.uk

Christmas Carol Concert

Friday 10th December 2021

Christmas Carol Concert 2021 - Friday 10th December -7.30pm

In All Saints Church Alburgh

Come and celebrate Christmas with an evening of carols led by the Diss Salvation Army Band.

Popular favorites and newer carols with music for the Festive Season

After the church service there will be a community gathering in Alburgh Village Hall, more carols and music from the Salvation Army Band, refreshments, produce table and the bar will be open.

The village Christmas Tree will be lit, so come along and get Christmas off to a good start.

County Councillor Monthly Surgery

Saturday 11th December 2021

10am HIP Information Centre, 8 Exchange Street

Martin Wilby, Norfolk County Councillor, monthly surgery, 2nd Saturday of each month

Martin.wilby@norfolk.gov.uk

01379 741504

Community Cafe St John's Church

Tuesday 14th December 2021

Festival of Christmas Trees

Saturday 18th December 2021

Festival of Christmas Trees, 18th-19th Dec

All Saints Church, Alburgh

10am - 3pm

Come and vote for your favourite tree.

Refreshments available - Christmas Stall

FREE ADMISSION

Festival of Christmas Trees

Sunday 19th December 2021

Festival of Christmas Trees - 18-19th Dec

All Saints Church, Alburgh

10am - 3pm

Come and vote for your favourite tree.

Refreshments available - Christmas Stall

FREE ADMISSION

Bereavement Friendship & Support

Sunday 19th December 2021

King Georges Hall, Broad Street, Harleston

Last sunday of each month, 2-4pm

Have you experienced a bereavement and wish to talk about it?

Free of charge, free ample parking, non-denominational, coordinator to greet you, free refreshments, conversation, encouragement, safe and confidential, meet new friends.

For more information or to book your place, please call 01379 851253 or 871169

or walk into your Susan Whymark Funeral Service office

Ley House, 11a London Road, Harleston IP20 9HE

Community Cafe St John's Church

Tuesday 21st December 2021

Community Cafe St John's Church

Tuesday 28th December 2021