Diary May 19-26

THURSDAY

EVENTS

ATTLEBOROUGH. Soma House, Station Road: Attleborough Heritage Group, research local/family history, browse the photo archive, 9.30am-3.30pm.

Town Hall: Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper annual meeting, 7.30pm.

BURSTON. Church Green: Fit Together, 3-mile walk, 10.30am.

DISS. United Reformed Church Hall, Mere Street: Imps creative play session for babies, 9.30-10.30am, details Rachel 01379 640696.

GARBOLDISHAM. Village Hall: Garboldisham History Society meeting, 7.30pm, 01953 681671.

PULHAM ST. MARY. Pennoyers Centre: Wine tasting evening, 7.45pm �8.50, booking essential on 01379 676660.

WYMONDHAM. Leisure Centre, Norwich Road: Karate-do Shotakai classes, juniors 6.30-7.30pm, adults 8-10pm, 01603 810067.

SHOWS

OLD BUCKENHAM. Village Hall: It Runs in the Family by Ray Cooney - farce, 7.30pm �6, tickets from post office, Nuts 'n' Bolts, Attleborough or 01603 810373.

GIGS

PULHAM MARKET. Memorial Hall: Country Gold Country Music Club, Lowrider, 8pm �6.

EXHIBITIONS

DISS. Corn Hall, St Nicholas Street: 01379 652241. Norfolk Skies and Random Journeys, etchings by Norman Ackroyd, (to Jun 4, in the Old Stables, Mon-Sat 11am-4pm).

St Mary the Virgin, Mount Street:

Eye Arts Guild, annual exhibition, work by 20 members in a variety of styles, plus sale of mini pictures, (May 17-22, daily 10am-4pm).

WINGFIELD. Wingfield Barns, Church Road: 01379 384505. Stradbroke Youth Photography, (May 10-15, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm).

WYMONDHAM. Wymondham Arts Centre, Becket's Chapel, 2 Church Street: South Norfolk artists, paintings, drawings, print, jewellery, ceramics and textiles, (to May 22, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm).

Wymondham Heritage Museum, 10 The Bridewell: 01953 600205.

Displays on Wymondham College, Lotus in Norfolk, Upstairs Downstairs, Turning Back Time in Town Green Shops, Wymondham in World War 1, The Bridewell Story Retold, (to Oct 31, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, bank hol Sun 2-4pm).

FRIDAY

EVENTS

ATTLEBOROUGH. Town Hall: Fashion show by She, 7pm �5.

HARLESTON. King George's Hall, Broad Street: Imps, creative play session for babies 10am, dance session for pre-schoolers 11.15am, 01379 640696 (Rachel).

HINGHAM. Primary School: Pamper evening, manicure, facial, hair design, massage etc, 7-9.30pm �2 (includes glass of wine) in advance from school office or door �2.50.

WICKLEWOOD. Village Hall, High Street: Wicklewood Home Ed Group, informal social group for home educating families, crafts, games, chat, drinks provided, bring snacks to share, 2-4pm �1 per family.

SHOWS

OLD BUCKENHAM. Village Hall: It Runs in the Family by Ray Cooney - farce, today 7.30pm �6, tickets from post office, Nuts 'n' Bolts, Attleborough or 01603 810373.

CONCERTS

BRECKLES. Church: Norwich Youth Christ Gospel Choir, 7.30pm �20 door.

GIGS

BOTESDALE. Greyhound: AJ Experience (pop), 8.30pm.

DISS. Corn Hall, St Nicholas Street: The Hamsters play Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top, doors 8pm �15, 01379 652241.

NEEDHAM. Tithe Barn, Mill Lane: Gala performance of all former pupils of Gill Alexander, 7.15pm �25/concs �23.

WYMONDHAM. Ex Servicemen's Social Club: Phil Male, 8.30pm.

EXHIBITIONS

DISS. Corn Hall, St Nicholas Street: 01379 652241. Norfolk Skies and Random Journeys, etchings by Norman Ackroyd, (to Jun 4, in the Old Stables, Mon-Sat 11am-4pm).

St Mary the Virgin, Mount Street:

Eye Arts Guild, annual exhibition, work by 20 members in a variety of styles, plus sale of mini pictures, (May 17-22, daily 10am-4pm).

THORNHAM MAGNA. Beyond The Image, 13 Red House Yard, Thornham Estate: 01508 480477. Lost and Found, photos, (to Jul 31, Fri-Sun 11am-4pm).

WINGFIELD. Wingfield Barns, Church Road: 01379 384505. Stradbroke Youth Photography, (May 10-15, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm).

WYMONDHAM. Wymondham Arts Centre, Becket's Chapel, 2 Church Street: South Norfolk artists, paintings, drawings, print, jewellery, ceramics and textiles, (to May 22, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm).

Wymondham Heritage Museum, 10 The Bridewell: 01953 600205.

Displays on Wymondham College, Lotus in Norfolk, Upstairs Downstairs, Turning Back Time in Town Green Shops, Wymondham in World War 1, The Bridewell Story Retold, (to Oct 31, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, bank hol Sun 2-4pm).

SATURDAY

EVENTS

ATTLEBOROUGH. St Mary's Church Hall: Attleborough Heritage Group coffee morning, 10-11.30am, second showing of Attleborough shops over the past 120 years 7 for 7.30pm.

DISS. Methodist Church, Victoria Road: Art and craft exhibition, 10am-4pm.

HINGHAM. Lincoln Hall: Supper and songs, two course supper with cabaret, 6.30 for 7pm �10, 01953 850997, proceeds to Methodist Church funds.

WORTHAM. Church: Dragon Quest, Upper Waveney Valley summer treasure hunt, 2pm, 01379 898479, suecoales@live.co.uk.

SHOWS

OLD BUCKENHAM. Village Hall: It Runs in the Family (comedy) by Ray Cooney, Old Buckenham Players, today 7.30pm �6 from Old Buckenham post office, Nuts 'n' Bolts in Attleborough and 01603 810373.

CONCERTS

BAWBURGH. Village Hall: Richard Smith (guitar), virtuoso fingerstyle guitar ranging from Django through Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins to JS Bach and John Philip Sousa, 7pm �10; proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support.

DISS. Corn Hall, St Nicholas Street: The Classic Buskers, fun classical music show suitable for families, two men and 40 instruments, 2pm �5/children �3, 01379 652241.

FRESSINGFIELD. Church: Vivaldi's Gloria and Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial by Jury, performed by Redgrave Singers, Soloists and Orchestra, 3pm and 7.30pm �8 (�10 on door), tickets from Village Store or 01379 586493/586269.

GIGS

BANHAM. Barrel: Egypt (rock), 9pm �3.

MULBARTON. Social Club: Lee, 9pm �1 non-members.

NEEDHAM. The Barn, Mill Lane: Jazzangles Workshop, with Leo Altarelli, Tim Giles and Chris Cooper, 10am-2pm �22/concs �20, bring any instruments and packed lunch.

PULHAM MARKET. Falcon: Money Shot, rock, 8.30pm.

EXHIBITIONS

BERGH APTON. Around the village: Sculpture trail, triennial event, (May 21 to Jun 5, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm �10, under 16s free, �15 for a two-day pass).

DISS. Corn Hall, St Nicholas Street: 01379 652241. Norfolk Skies and Random Journeys, etchings by Norman Ackroyd, (to Jun 4, in the Old Stables, Mon-Sat 11am-4pm).

St Mary the Virgin, Mount Street:

Eye Arts Guild, annual exhibition, work by 20 members in a variety of styles, plus sale of mini pictures, (May 17-22, daily 10am-4pm).

THORNHAM MAGNA. Beyond The Image, 13 Red House Yard, Thornham Estate: 01508 480477. Lost and Found, photos, (to Jul 31, Fri-Sun 11am-4pm).

WYMONDHAM. Wymondham Arts Centre, Becket's Chapel, 2 Church Street: South Norfolk artists, paintings, drawings, print, jewellery, ceramics and textiles, (to May 22, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm).

Wymondham Heritage Museum, 10 The Bridewell: 01953 600205.

Displays on Wymondham College, Lotus in Norfolk, Upstairs Downstairs, Turning Back Time in Town Green Shops, Wymondham in World War 1, The Bridewell Story Retold, (to Oct 31, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, bank hol Sun 2-4pm).

SUNDAY

EVENTS

DISS. Methodist Church, Victoria Road: Art and craft exhibition, 2-5pm.

GREAT MELTON. Cricket Pavilion, Hall Road: Traditional fete, 2-4.15pm.

MULBARTON. Village Hall: Old Mulbartonians reunion, 2-5pm.

WICKHAM SKEITH. Village Hall (start here): Open gardens, collect map first, no dogs, 2-6pm �3; proceeds to Friends of St Andrews.

WINGFIELD. Wingfield Barns: Life drawing class, all level of artists welcome, 9.30am-3.30pm �25, 01379 668552 to register.

WYMONDHAM. Regal Cinema (Ex-Services' Club): Regal Experience Group screening, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, 2.30pm �5/concs �4, from 01953 605593/603246 or Wymondham Heritage Museum.

GIGS

DISS. Park Hotel: The Silver Dollar Country Music Club present Tennessee Whiskey, doors 7, 7.30-10.30pm �6/members �5, 01603 433918.

EXHIBITIONS

DISS. St Mary the Virgin, Mount Street: Eye Arts Guild, annual exhibition, work by 20 members in a variety of styles, plus sale of mini pictures, (May 17-22, daily 10am-4pm).

THORNHAM MAGNA. Beyond The Image, 13 Red House Yard, Thornham Estate: 01508 480477. Lost and Found, photos, (to Jul 31, Fri-Sun 11am-4pm).

WINGFIELD. Wingfield Barns, Church Road: 01379 384505. Stradbroke Youth Photography, (May 10-15, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm).

WYMONDHAM. Wymondham Arts Centre, Becket's Chapel, 2 Church Street: South Norfolk artists, paintings, drawings, print, jewellery, ceramics and textiles, (to May 22, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm).

MONDAY

EVENTS

SHOTESHAM ST. MARY. All Saints' Church: Spring Concert with Framingham Earl Singers and Norwich Clarinet Choir, refreshments, 7.30pm �6/children �4, 01508 550672/558787.

WYMONDHAM. Catholic Church Hall, Norwich Road: Martial arts for children (5-15), 6-7pm �4, 07932 039574.

EXHIBITIONS

DISS. Corn Hall, St Nicholas Street: 01379 652241. Norfolk Skies and Random Journeys, etchings by Norman Ackroyd, (to Jun 4, in the Old Stables, Mon-Sat 11am-4pm).

WYMONDHAM. Wymondham Heritage Museum, 10 The Bridewell: 01953 600205. Displays on Wymondham College, Lotus in Norfolk, Upstairs Downstairs, Turning Back Time in Town Green Shops, Wymondham in World War 1, The Bridewell Story Retold, (to Oct 31, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, bank hol Sun 2-4pm).

TUESDAY

EVENTS

ATTLEBOROUGH. Connaught Hall, Station Road: Cash bingo, bar, 6.45 for 7.30pm.

DISS. URC Hall: Exciting Imps creative play session for pre-schoolers, 10-11am, details Rachel 01379 640696.

EXHIBITIONS

DISS. Corn Hall, St Nicholas Street: 01379 652241. Norfolk Skies and Random Journeys, etchings by Norman Ackroyd, (to Jun 4, in the Old Stables, Mon-Sat 11am-4pm).

WINGFIELD. Wingfield Barns, Church Road: 01379 384505. Stradbroke Youth Photography, (May 10-15, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm).

WYMONDHAM. Wymondham Heritage Museum, 10 The Bridewell: 01953 600205. Displays on Wymondham College, Lotus in Norfolk, Upstairs Downstairs, Turning Back Time in Town Green Shops, Wymondham in World War 1, The Bridewell Story Retold, (to Oct 31, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, bank hol Sun 2-4pm).

WEDNESDAY

EVENTS

BOTESDALE. Farnish House, Chapel Lane: Writers' group, 7pm, invokamuse@yahoo.co.uk.

WINGFIELD. Wingfield Barns: Film4All: The Social Network, 8pm �10, bar opens 7pm, 01379 384505.

GIGS

BANHAM. Barrel: Open mic, 8.30pm.

EXHIBITIONS

DISS. Corn Hall, St Nicholas Street: 01379 652241. Norfolk Skies and Random Journeys, etchings by Norman Ackroyd, (to Jun 4, in the Old Stables, Mon-Sat 11am-4pm).

WINGFIELD. Wingfield Barns, Church Road: 01379 384505. Stradbroke Youth Photography, (May 10-15, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm).

WYMONDHAM. Wymondham Heritage Museum, 10 The Bridewell: 01953 600205. Displays on Wymondham College, Lotus in Norfolk, Upstairs Downstairs, Turning Back Time in Town Green Shops, Wymondham in World War 1, The Bridewell Story Retold, (to Oct 31, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, bank hol Sun 2-4pm).

THURSDAY

EVENTS

ATTLEBOROUGH. Soma House, Station Road: Attleborough Heritage Group, research local/family history, browse the photo archive, 9.30am-3.30pm.

DISS. Pavilion by Diss Mere: Fit Together, 1.3 or 3 mile walk, 10.30am.

United Reformed Church Hall, Mere Street: Imps creative play session for babies, 9.30-10.30am, details Rachel 01379 640696.

STRADBROKE. Community Centre: Cinema showing, 7 for 7.30pm �5.50, bar open and ice creams in the interval.

WYMONDHAM. Fairland Hall: Wymondham Heritage Society meeting, talk on the Norwich cloth industry by Vivienne Weeks, 7.30pm �1.50 for non-members.

Leisure Centre, Norwich Road: Karate-do Shotakai classes, juniors 6.30-7.30pm, adults 8-10pm, 01603 810067.