Events
June 2019
Community Lunch
Tuesday 25th June 2019
Community Lunches every 4th Tuesday
12 noon - 1pm at St John's Church, Broad Street. Harleston
No need to book but if anyone has dietry needs then book in advance call 01379 851148 9am-1pm
Free of charge - donations appreciated
Citizens Advice
Wednesday 26th June 2019
Free, impartial advice from Citizens Advice.
Every Wednesday at Harleston Information Plus, Information Centre, Exchange Street, 10-12pm
Jobs Club
Wednesday 26th June 2019
Offering a range of free and confidential services in order to help jobseekers on their way to employment, these include:
- Help with writing a CV, covering letters and job applications
- Information on volunteering opportunities
- Tips and advice for job interviews
- Local training and courses
- 1:1 careers advice
- Business start up information
In addition to this, 1:1 IT help is also available where jobseekers can learn how to carry out job searches, set up an email account and learn how to use Microsoft Office.
Craft Fayre Rushall
Thursday 27th June 2019
Cards, locally made crafts and gifts and lots more....
10am - 2pm at The Half Moon, Rushall
Please come along and support this local event!
Harleston Cinema
Thursday 27th June 2019
"STAN AND OLLIE" (PG)
Brilliant impersonations by Steve Coogan and John C Reilly as the legendary comedy team, Laurel and Hardy, in a heart-warming story of their farewell tour.
2pm and 7.30pm (doors open half an hour before)
The Masonic Rooms, The Thoroughfare, Harleston
Ice creams at the interval, plus a bar in the evening
Seats are £4, payable on entry, but please book at Harleston Information Plus 01379 851917, or email hip@harleston-norfolk.org.uk, giving the names of those booking and whether matinee or evening
Wortwell Open Gardens
Saturday 29th June 2019
There will be lots of gardens open this year, including a nature trial around the lakes.
The cost is £5.00. Tickets can be purchases on the day from: The Core (Wortwell Community Centre) and Willow Mere, 25 Low Road, Wortwell.
Refreshments and parking are available at the Core, Tunbeck Close, Wortwell
Opening tin 10.30am and 5.00pm
Alburgh Church Fete
Saturday 29th June 2019
Come and have a wonderful afternoon on Alburgh Playing Field at our annual fete. You can try your hand at bowls, splat the rat, win a coconut on the coconut shy, test your skill at the clown football and, for the children, hook-a-duck, pick-a-jar and Alburgh ice cream for alll.
There are cakes, plants, books and brick-a-brac on sale, try your luck on the tombola or the wine raffle, or perhaps win one of the many prizes in the main raffle. Village Hall bar will be open.
On show will be owls and raptors and alpacas and for the first time in Alburgh the Oxblood Molly Dancers will be performing. You can sit and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with a delilcious slice of home made cake. There is a competition for the children to make a dreamcatcher or a rocket. Something for everyone.
Contact Ann 01986 789102 for more information
All proceeds to All Saints Church, Alburgh.
Waveney Heritage Talks
Sunday 30th June 2019
"Ups and Downs"
Barnardo's Foster Children in East Anglia 1890-1950. A talk by Peter Davidson - Starts 2.30pm
It's a little known fact that over a 60 year period thousands of children from Dr Barnardo's Homes were boarded out with families in rural East Anglia. The talk explores the stories of some of these children, many of whom ended up a long way from Suffolk, while others still live close to where they were brought up.
Bookings 01379 668285 ( leave your details on the ansaphone) or on our website: www.waveneyheritage.org
Venue: Waveney Heritage Centre, Grove Road, Brockdish, Norfolk IP21 4JP
Wortwell Open Gardens
Sunday 30th June 2019
There will be lots of gardens open this year, including a nature trial around the lakes.
The cost is £5.00. Tickets can be purchases on the day from: The Core (Wortwell Community Centre) and Willow Mere, 25 Low Road, Wortwell.
Refreshments and parking are available at the Core, Tunbeck Close, Wortwell
Opening tin 10.30am and 5.00pm
Car Boot Sale
Sunday 30th June 2019
Monthly Car Boot Sale - Last Sunday of the month - March to October 2019
Wortwell Core, Community Centre IP20 0HS -
Open to the public between 2pm - 5pm. Free Admission
Come along and pick up a bargain, refreshments and toilet facilities will be available.
Or sell your household clutter and make some money. Pre-book private cars £5.00 or Vans/Trailers £8.00 - set up from 1pm.
Contact 01986 788511 or wortwellcore@gmail.com
July 2019
Harleston Camera Club
Monday 1st July 2019
Harleston Camera Club meet monthly at Harleston Information Plus, 8 Exchange Street, 7.30-9.30pm
Contact the Information Centre for further details.
Coffee Morning Red Lion Needham
Tuesday 2nd July 2019
10am till 12 noon; First Tuesday of the month
Tea, coffee and cakes - come and see what just £2 can do......... all profits go to local charities
Jobs Club
Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Offering a range of free and confidential services in order to help jobseekers on their way to employment, these include:
- Help with writing a CV, covering letters and job applications
- Information on volunteering opportunities
- Tips and advice for job interviews
- Local training and courses
- 1:1 careers advice
- Business start up information
In addition to this, 1:1 IT help is also available where jobseekers can learn how to carry out job searches, set up an email account and learn how to use Microsoft Office.
Citizens Advice
Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Free, impartial advice from Citizens Advice.
Every Wednesday at Harleston Information Plus, Information Centre, Exchange Street, 10-12pm
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 4th July 2019
Harleston Flower Club meets 2pm at Wortwell Community Centre IP20 OHS
Contact Dawn Dawson Chairman 01379 855440
Lorraine Scott "Wood 'n' Willow Competition "Arrangement with wood"
South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band
Saturday 6th July 2019
Mayaysia 2019 Showcase at The Corn Hall, Diss. Starts at 7.30pm
Tickets: £8/£6 available from j.mclinyock451@btinternet.com or the Diss Corn Hall boxing office
Pink Ladies Tractor Run
Sunday 7th July 2019
The 16th Annual Ladies' Tractor Road Run
Starts 11.30am from Thorpe Abbots Airfield.
Every is invited to bring a picnic lunch to Gawdy Hall Meadow, Redenhall.
Be part of our special team: £640.000 raised - aiming for a million!
In aid of Cancer Research UK (Breast Cancer Appeal)
Diss Family History Group
Tuesday 9th July 2019
Presents "Massacre at Le Paradis"
at the Colin Riches Room, Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss, IP22 4EY. 7pm fpr 7.30pm
Help desk available for your own Ancestry. Project from 6.45pm
Entrance Fee - Members £2.00 Visitors £5.00
Tea, coffee and parking available
Jobs Club
Wednesday 10th July 2019
Offering a range of free and confidential services in order to help jobseekers on their way to employment, these include:
- Help with writing a CV, covering letters and job applications
- Information on volunteering opportunities
- Tips and advice for job interviews
- Local training and courses
- 1:1 careers advice
- Business start up information
In addition to this, 1:1 IT help is also available where jobseekers can learn how to carry out job searches, set up an email account and learn how to use Microsoft Office.
Healthy Child Programme Drop-In
Thursday 11th July 2019
2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month - 9.30-10.30
Come along and speak to an Assistant Practitioner with any health or development concerns:
Feeding - introducing solids - sleep - behaviour - development - toilet training - pre-school readiness.
Self-weigh scales will be available
Harleston Information Plus
8 Exchange Street IP20 9AB
Light lunch
Tuesday 16th July 2019
Every 3rd Tuesday, 12 noon to 1.30pm
St John's Church, Broad Street, Harleston
£5 pp which includes a pudding.
Proceeds to the life of the church
Diss Family History Group
Tuesday 16th July 2019
Presents - Rosemary Steer telling us about "A Little Learning Educating The People"
At Lopham Village Hall, Church Road, North Lopham, IP22 2LP. Starts 1.30pm
£5. entrance fee includes tea/coffee and home made cakes, parking available
Jobs Club
Wednesday 17th July 2019
Offering a range of free and confidential services in order to help jobseekers on their way to employment, these include:
- Help with writing a CV, covering letters and job applications
- Information on volunteering opportunities
- Tips and advice for job interviews
- Local training and courses
- 1:1 careers advice
- Business start up information
In addition to this, 1:1 IT help is also available where jobseekers can learn how to carry out job searches, set up an email account and learn how to use Microsoft Office.
Ladies Evening Group
Wednesday 17th July 2019
'DUKEM PROJECT', The Historic Route, Ethiopia, Pat and Phillip Alker
Meetings are held the third Wednesday in the month
At 7.30pm. We meet at London Road Church Hall (unless otherwise stated)
Ladies are all very welcome - Come along and visit us
President:- Mrs Cathy Spurgin - 01379 853193
2019 Programme:-
18th Sep, AGM - Quiz with fish and chip supper
16th Oct, 'OUR 52 YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA', Fred and Shirley Keywood
20th Nov, ANNUAL DINNER - TBA
4th Dec, 'GABRIELLE'S GARDEN', Christmas Wreath, Gabi Reid
Harleston Forget-Me-Not Cafe
Thursday 18th July 2019
Every 3rd Thursday of each month, 2pm-4pm at the Swift Piano Bar, The Swan Hotel, Harleston, IP20 9AS
Come and join us for refreshments, activities, friendship, signposting.
For further information please contact
patricia.simmonds@mail.com 01379 676557, or
frances.bickley@harlestontowncouncil.co.uk 07462 229920
Alburgh Village Cinema
Friday 19th July 2019
Presents :- The film evening starts by showing a Trailer followed by the feature film.
"MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS" (Historical/Drama
At Alburgh Village Hall (Low Road, Alburgh IP20 0BZ
Doors - Open 6.30pm Bar - Opens 6.30pm Film - Starts 7.30pm
Ices - Availbale during the interval
Adults - £4.00 Children (U16) £2.00
Redenhall Abseil 2019
Saturday 20th July 2019
We are delighted to welcome you to abseil down the tower of St Mark's, Redenhall, a spectacular tower on the Norfolk-Suffolk border.
If you're feeling intrepid and would like to combine a fun afternoon with fundraising for a grest cause, then this is for you! There are slots available for the abseil from 10.30am to 17.30pm. Book yours now!
Book your place at https://abseil2019.eventbrite.co.uk or tel 01606 620051
norwich@christian-aid.org
Jobs Club
Wednesday 24th July 2019
Offering a range of free and confidential services in order to help jobseekers on their way to employment, these include:
- Help with writing a CV, covering letters and job applications
- Information on volunteering opportunities
- Tips and advice for job interviews
- Local training and courses
- 1:1 careers advice
- Business start up information
In addition to this, 1:1 IT help is also available where jobseekers can learn how to carry out job searches, set up an email account and learn how to use Microsoft Office.
Craft Fayre Rushall
Thursday 25th July 2019
Cards, locally made crafts and gifts and lots more....
10am - 2pm at The Half Moon, Rushall
Please come along and support this local event!
Needham Red Lion Car Show
Sunday 28th July 2019
Car Show (Classic, Modified and More) 10am onward
BBQ - Pub open for food and Drink
Raising money for East Anglian Air Ambulance
Car Boot Sale
Sunday 28th July 2019
Monthly Car Boot Sale - Last Sunday of the month - March to October 2019
Wortwell Core, Community Centre IP20 0HS -
Open to the public between 2pm - 5pm. Free Admission
Come along and pick up a bargain, refreshments and toilet facilities will be available.
Or sell your household clutter and make some money. Pre-book private cars £5.00 or Vans/Trailers £8.00 - set up from 1pm.
Contact 01986 788511 or wortwellcore@gmail.com
Jobs Club
Wednesday 31st July 2019
Offering a range of free and confidential services in order to help jobseekers on their way to employment, these include:
- Help with writing a CV, covering letters and job applications
- Information on volunteering opportunities
- Tips and advice for job interviews
- Local training and courses
- 1:1 careers advice
- Business start up information
In addition to this, 1:1 IT help is also available where jobseekers can learn how to carry out job searches, set up an email account and learn how to use Microsoft Office.
August 2019
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 1st August 2019
Harleston Flower Club meets 2pm at Wortwell Community Centre IP20 OHS
Contact Dawn Dawson Chairman 01379 855440
Garden Party
Wingfield Barns
Thursday 1st August 2019
Would you like to have a go at making your own Mini Print?
We are running two printmaking workshops here at Wingfield Barns in conjunction with this year's International Mini Print exhibition. Artist Sally Hirst will be demonstrating both monotype and intaglio print making on Thursday 1st August. All material will be provided and refreshments thrown in too.
Each workshop lasts 2.5 hours and costs £20.
For more details and to book online, visit our website www.wingfieldbarns.com
FISH Holiday Club
Friday 2nd August 2019
A brand new scheme that aims to provide children between 5-11 years with 2 hours of fun and food during school holidays. Parents/carers are free to join the children if they wish.
Why FISH? It stands for Fun (and Food) in School Holidays and is based on similar schemes being operated in the Norwich area.
Where: In the hall behind the Congregational Church, Ipswich Road, Long Stratton NR15 2TF (almost opposite the Police Station).
When: Our next session will take place on May Half Term Friday 31 May. In the summer holidays, sessions will take place on the following Fridays: 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th August.
For further information or to book a place contact either David (01508 531037) or Preston (01508 471006)
FISH Holiday Club
Friday 9th August 2019
A brand new scheme that aims to provide children between 5-11 years with 2 hours of fun and food during school holidays. Parents/carers are free to join the children if they wish.
Why FISH? It stands for Fun (and Food) in School Holidays and is based on similar schemes being operated in the Norwich area.
Where: In the hall behind the Congregational Church, Ipswich Road, Long Stratton NR15 2TF (almost opposite the Police Station).
When: Our next session will take place on May Half Term Friday 31 May. In the summer holidays, sessions will take place on the following Fridays: 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th August.
For further information or to book a place contact either David (01508 531037) or Preston (01508 471006)
FISH Holiday Club
Friday 16th August 2019
A brand new scheme that aims to provide children between 5-11 years with 2 hours of fun and food during school holidays. Parents/carers are free to join the children if they wish.
Why FISH? It stands for Fun (and Food) in School Holidays and is based on similar schemes being operated in the Norwich area.
Where: In the hall behind the Congregational Church, Ipswich Road, Long Stratton NR15 2TF (almost opposite the Police Station).
When: Our next session will take place on May Half Term Friday 31 May. In the summer holidays, sessions will take place on the following Fridays: 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th August.
For further information or to book a place contact either David (01508 531037) or Preston (01508 471006)
Harleston & Waveney Festival
Monday 19th August 2019
to 25th August
A programme of events for everyone
Harleston and District U3A Ukuleles
Tuesday 20th August 2019
present a Harleston and Waveney Festival Event at The King George's Hall, Harleston at 3pm
Join us for the U3A Ukuleles 6th consecutive Annual Concert of feel good songs.
Why not come along for our usual and unusual eclectic selection of songs.
Free Entry -- Optional bucket collection for Festival Funds
Free refreshments, courtest of your local Co-op store.
FISH Holiday Club
Friday 23rd August 2019
A brand new scheme that aims to provide children between 5-11 years with 2 hours of fun and food during school holidays. Parents/carers are free to join the children if they wish.
Why FISH? It stands for Fun (and Food) in School Holidays and is based on similar schemes being operated in the Norwich area.
Where: In the hall behind the Congregational Church, Ipswich Road, Long Stratton NR15 2TF (almost opposite the Police Station).
When: Our next session will take place on May Half Term Friday 31 May. In the summer holidays, sessions will take place on the following Fridays: 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th August.
For further information or to book a place contact either David (01508 531037) or Preston (01508 471006)
Car Boot Sale
Sunday 25th August 2019
Monthly Car Boot Sale - Last Sunday of the month - March to October 2019
Wortwell Core, Community Centre IP20 0HS -
Open to the public between 2pm - 5pm. Free Admission
Come along and pick up a bargain, refreshments and toilet facilities will be available.
Or sell your household clutter and make some money. Pre-book private cars £5.00 or Vans/Trailers £8.00 - set up from 1pm.
Contact 01986 788511 or wortwellcore@gmail.com
Craft Fayre Rushall
Thursday 29th August 2019
Cards, locally made crafts and gifts and lots more....
10am - 2pm at The Half Moon, Rushall
Please come along and support this local event!
September 2019
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 5th September 2019
Harleston Flower Club meets 2pm at Wortwell Community Centre IP20 OHS
Contact Dawn Dawson Chairman 01379 855440
Linda Kingcott
"The Green Man & Friends" Competition "All foliage"
Ladies Evening Group
Wednesday 18th September 2019
AGM - Quiz with fish and chip supper
Meetings are held the third Wednesday in the month
At 7.30pm. We meet at London Road Church Hall (unless otherwise stated)
Ladies are all very welcome - Come along and visit us
President:- Mrs Cathy Spurgin - 01379 853193
2019 Programme:-
16th Oct, 'OUR 52 YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA', Fred and Shirley Keywood
20th Nov, ANNUAL DINNER - TBA
4th Dec, 'GABRIELLE'S GARDEN', Christmas Wreath, Gabi Reid
Craft Fayre Rushall
Thursday 26th September 2019
Cards, locally made crafts and gifts and lots more....
10am - 2pm at The Half Moon, Rushall
Please come along and support this local event!
Car Boot Sale
Sunday 29th September 2019
Monthly Car Boot Sale - Last Sunday of the month - March to October 2019
Wortwell Core, Community Centre IP20 0HS -
Open to the public between 2pm - 5pm. Free Admission
Come along and pick up a bargain, refreshments and toilet facilities will be available.
Or sell your household clutter and make some money. Pre-book private cars £5.00 or Vans/Trailers £8.00 - set up from 1pm.
Contact 01986 788511 or wortwellcore@gmail.com
October 2019
Ladies Evening Group
Wednesday 16th October 2019
'OUR 52 YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA', Fred and Shirley Keywood
Meetings are held the third Wednesday in the month
At 7.30pm. We meet at London Road Church Hall (unless otherwise stated)
Ladies are all very welcome - Come along and visit us
President:- Mrs Cathy Spurgin - 01379 853193
2019 Programme:-
20th Nov, ANNUAL DINNER - TBA
4th Dec, 'GABRIELLE'S GARDEN', Christmas Wreath, Gabi Reid
Craft Fayre Rushall
Thursday 31st October 2019
Cards, locally made crafts and gifts and lots more....
10am - 2pm at The Half Moon, Rushall
Please come along and support this local event!
November 2019
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 7th November 2019
Harleston Flower Club meets 2pm at Wortwell Community Centre IP20 OHS
Contact Dawn Dawson Chairman 01379 855440
Members "Have-a-go"
Ladies Evening Group
Wednesday 20th November 2019
ANNUAL DINNER - TBA
Meetings are held the third Wednesday in the month
At 7.30pm. We meet at London Road Church Hall (unless otherwise stated)
Ladies are all very welcome - Come along and visit us
President:- Mrs Cathy Spurgin - 01379 853193
2019 Programme:-
4th Dec, 'GABRIELLE'S GARDEN', Christmas Wreath, Gabi Reid
Craft Fayre Rushall
Thursday 28th November 2019
Cards, locally made crafts and gifts and lots more....
10am - 2pm at The Half Moon, Rushall
Please come along and support this local event!
December 2019
Ladies Evening Group
Wednesday 4th December 2019
'GABRIELLE'S GARDEN', Christmas Wreath, Gabi Reid
Meetings are held the third Wednesday in the month
At 7.30pm. We meet at London Road Church Hall (unless otherwise stated)
Ladies are all very welcome - Come along and visit us
President:- Mrs Cathy Spurgin - 01379 853193
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 5th December 2019
Harleston Flower Club meets 2pm at Wortwell Community Centre IP20 OHS
Contact Dawn Dawson Chairman 01379 855440
Crystal Dyball "Christmas Sparkle" Competition "A table arrangement"
January 2020
Harleston Flower Club
Thursday 9th January 2020
Harleston Flower Club meets 2pm at Wortwell Community Centre IP20 OHS
Contact Dawn Dawson Chairman 01379 855440
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