Diary - June 17-24

THURSDAY, JUNE 17

EVENTS

ATTLEBOROUGH. Connaught Hall, Station Road: Attleborough's Got Talent auditions, 7.30pm �5, 01953 453533 (The Flower Box in town).

NEW BUCKENHAM. George: Beer Festival, 12pm-12am.

WYMONDHAM. Abbey Hall, Church Street: National Carers Week Information Fair for Carers, stalls from a range of voluntary and statutory organisations, free tasters of complementary therapies, 10am-3pm.

Fairland Church Centre: Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper AGM, plus talk on Guide Dogs for the Blind, 7.30pm.

Rothbury Hall, Rothbury Road: Wymondham Pensioners Association, Australian Adventures an illustrated talk by Irene Woodward, 2pm; �1 in aid of Pensioners Association.

GIGS

ATTLEBOROUGH. White Lodge: Killer Tomatoes, 8.30pm.

FRIDAY

EVENTS

ATTLEBOROUGH. Connaught Hall, Station Road: Attleborough's Got Talent final, 7.30pm �5, 01953 453533 (The Flower Box in town).

DISS. DC3 Sports Hall, Vinces Road: Live World Cup England match on the big screen, fun for all the family, bacon butties, hot dogs, tuck shop and activities including face painting for children, bring your own drinks, 7pm doors.

NEW BUCKENHAM. George: Beer Festival, 12pm-12am.

PALGRAVE. Community Centre, Upper Rose Lane: Chinese exercise, Wild Goose Qigong 10-11.30am, 07961 033357.

WRENINGHAM. Village Hall, Mill Lane: World Cup Beer Festival, real ales with a football theme and live World Cup football on TV, 8pm, 01508 488123.

GIGS

BANHAM. The Barrel: The BBs (r&b), 9pm �3.

BOTESDALE. Greyhound: Kenny Bernard (soul), 8pm.

SATURDAY, JUNE 19

EVENTS

DICKLEBURGH. Village: Village Treasure Hunt, 1-2pm �3 per family; proceeds village school.

DISS. Park next to the Mere: Proms in the park, Norfolk Fellowship Brass, crowning of the 2010 Carnival Queen, South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band, raffle, 6-9.30pm free entry, programmes on sale.

EYE. Community Centre: Eye Saints FC fun day and barbecue, 2pm.

FORNCETT ST. MARY. Field behind Forncett Steam Museum: Village fete - countryside theme, games, stalls, sheep ranging, animal petting area, bar, barbecue, photographic competition on theme of What we can do in Forncett, 1pm.

GARBOLDISHAM. Church Road: Garboldisham Church Primary School Summer fair, stalls, games, Maypole dancing, tractor rides, village scarecrow trail, 11am-1.30pm.

KENNINGHALL. Red Lion: Mid Summer's Eve in the Woods, attractions include The Hoxon Hundred ceilidh band, Kenninghall Morris dancers, music and dance by Kenninghall Primary School, archery tournament, New Buckenham Drummers, bar and barbecue, 5.30pm free.

NEW BUCKENHAM. George: Beer Festival, 12pm-12am.

REDGRAVE. Parish Church: Churches guided tour, with Clive Paine, three churches, 10am �13 including lunch; booking essential 01379 890237.

SHIMPLING. St George's Church: Mid Summer Tea Party, wine and nibbles on offer, 2.30-4.30pm.

THELNETHAM. Village Hall: Fete, stalls, games etc, 2-4pm; proceeds parish church and village hall.

WRENINGHAM. Village Hall: Race night, bring own nibbles, 8pm �5 adv/�6 on day, 01508 488422; proceeds Bramble Bears Playgroup.

Village Hall, Mill Lane: World Cup Beer Festival, real ales with a football theme and live World Cup football on TV, 8pm, 01508 488123.

WYMONDHAM. Library, Back Lane: Pirate storytelling and activities, for ages three plus, 10-11am; booking essential 01953 603319.

Town Green Centre: Wild About Wymondham, wildlife and conservation fair, 10.30am-3pm.

SHOWS

DISS. St Mary's Church: All Preachers Great and Small (readings, reflections and music) - Keith Skipper and Friends, 7.30pm �8, 01379 640796 or from the church office.

CONCERTS

GARBOLDISHAM. Village Hall: Ipswich Gilbert and Sullivan Society - Music For Everyone, 7.30pm �10, 01379 668477/668220, Hoxne Post Office or Diss Tourist Information Centre; proceeds Save the Children (Diss and Hoxne branch).

WYMONDHAM. Wymondham Abbey: Coffee Time Organ Recital, given by Shean Bowers, coffee from 11am, music 11.30am collection.

GIGS

HETHERSETT. Social Club: Steve Alan, 8.30pm.

SUNDAY, JUNE 20

EVENTS

COSTON. Manor Farm: Garden open for National Gardens Scheme, two acres with themed garden rooms, walled kitchen garden, local arts and crafts, teas and plant sale, picnics welcome, 11am-5pm �4/children free.

HETHEL. 389th Bomb Group, Potash Farm, Potash Lane: Father's Day Special, military vehicles, classic cars, stalls, barbecue, car boot, 10am-4pm (near Lotus Cars).

Potash Farm: USAAF 389th Bomb Group Open Day, Displays, Stalls, Refreshments, Raffle, Car Boots, Classic Cars, Military Vehicles, 10am-4pm; car booters required ring 01953 607147.

NEW BUCKENHAM. George: Beer Festival, 12pm-12am.

THORNHAM MAGNA. Thornham Walks: Den building drop-in, 10am-3pm free.

WEYBREAD. Village: Annual Charity Clay shoot organised by Harleston Young Farmers, 40 bird shoot, from 12 noon; information 07880 722041 or 07833 680735.

WRENINGHAM. Village Hall and Playing Field: Village fete, ring events including tug of war, speed football challenge, live World Cup, pig racing, craft activities, stalls, games, lunches, teas, barbecue, beer festival and more, l1am-4pm.

Village Hall, Mill Lane: World Cup Beer Festival, real ales with a football theme and live World Cup football on TV, 11am-4pm, 01508 488123.

WYMONDHAM. Ex-Services Club, Friarscroft Lane: The Regal Experience and Hollywood Cinemas present Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Momma Don't Allow (1955)in which workers go dancing at a North London jazz club, 2.30pm �5/concs �4, 01953 605593, 603246 or from Wymondham Heritage Museum.

MONDAY, JUNE 21

EVENTS

DISS. Blooms of Bressingham Garden Centre: Insect and Wildlife Week, for gardeners interested in attracting insects and wildlife to their gardens, 01379 688585.

Diss Town Football Club, Brewers Green Lane: Prize Bingo, Doors open 7.15pm, eyes down 8pm.

SOUTH LOPHAM. Redgrave and Lopham Fen: An Introduction to Plants of the Fens, suitable for beginners, for over 18s only, 10am-3pm free; booking essential 01379 688333.

TUESDAY, JUNE 22

EVENTS

ATTLEBOROUGH. Connaught Hall: Cash bingo, bar, 7.30pm.

WYMONDHAM. Abbey Hall, Church Road: Meditation with the Amoghasiddhi Buddhist Centre, 12-1pm �4.50, 01953 451937.

Ex-Servicemen's Club: Bingo 7.30pm.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23

EVENTS

ATTLEBOROUGH. Amoghasiddhi Buddhist Centre, Cyprus House, Queens Square: Meditation, 12-1pm �4.50, 01953 451937.

Fire Station, Thieves Lane: Whist drive, 7.30pm.

DISS. DC3 Sports Hall, Vinces Road: Live World Cup England match on the big screen, fun for all the family, hot dogs, bacon butties, tuck shop and activities including face painting for children, bring your own drinks, start 2.30pm, kick-off 3pm.

WYMONDHAM. Studio Theatre, High School, Norwich Road: Up in the Air (15), 7.30pm �4, 01953 713108.

THURSDAY, JUNE 24

EVENTS

DISS. Angel Caf�: Life drawing classes, beginners to advanced, 10-week course (until July 1), 1.30-4pm �9 for one session, �35 for five, 01379 668552.

Blooms of Bressingham Garden Centre: Insect and Wildlife Week, for gardeners interested in attracting insects and wildlife to their gardens, 01379 688585.

Corn Hall, St Nicholas Street: Film - Fish Tank (15), 8pm �4/students �2, 01379 652241.

WYMONDHAM. Fairland Hall: Wymondham Heritage Society meeting, talk on rethinking Venta Icenorum; new research at Castor Roman town by Will Bowden, �1.50.