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Craft your own stunning seasonal wreath during a relaxed workshop, hosted by sexual violence support charity, Sue Lambert Trust, at the beautiful and historic Orangery at Carrow House, Norwich, on Sunday 30th November, from 1pm to 3pm.

Wreath-Making Workshop to support survivors of sexual violence

Tickets are now available for a special Wreath-Making Workshop, which will not just provide a joyful creative experience, but offer a meaningful way to give back this festive season.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · 7d

Swing into Halloween at Mulligans

From 27th to 31st October, Mulligans Norwich is hosting Spooky Family Brunches, complete with themed gaming, activities, and food.

Swing into Halloween at Mulligans

From 27th to 31st October, Mulligans Norwich is hosting Spooky Family Brunches, complete with themed gaming, activities, and food.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · 10d

Castle Quarter in Norwich will be hosting a magical line-up of Christmas activities and events starting from mid-November, helping the whole community to catch the festive spirit.

Community at the heart of Castle Quarter’s Christmas activities

Castle Quarter in Norwich will be hosting a magical line-up of Christmas activities and events starting from mid-November.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · 11d

YMCA Norfolk celebrates local heroes at annual celebration – Around 160 guests gathered to recognise volunteers, tenants and young people who’ve made a real difference over the past year.

YMCA Norfolk celebrates local heroes at annual celebration

Around 160 guests gathered for the annual celebration — recognising volunteers, tenants and young people who’ve made a real difference over the past year.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · 13d

Costessey Games Club

Join in the fun at the Costessey Games Club on Saturday 10th January, from 2pm to 5pm in the Jerningham Room at The Costessey Centre.

Costessey Games Club

Join in the fun at the Costessey Games Club on Saturday 10th January, from 2pm to 5pm in the Jerningham Room at The Costessey Centre.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · 15d

The largest and liveliest art far in the East is gearing up to grace the city of Norwich next month as it celebrates a decade of bringing contemporary art to the region.

Art Fair East returns to Assembly House in November

The largest and liveliest art far in the East is gearing up to grace the city of Norwich next month.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · 17d

An art collective from Waveney Valley is heading to Bungay for a one-off exhibition next month.

Visitors to the exhibition will be able to see works from 24 artists who ordinarily host an art trail through south Norfolk and north Suffolk each summer.

Waveney Valley art collective head to Bungay

An art collective nestled in the picturesque Waveney Valley is heading to Bungay for a one-off exhibition next month.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · 18d

Christmas at the Costessey Centre

Get into the festive spirit at The Costessey Centre on Saturday 29th November, from 10am to 4pm at Longwater Lane, NR8 5AH.

Christmas at the Costessey Centre

Get into the festive spirit at The Costessey Centre on Saturday 29th November, from 10am to 4pm at Longwater Lane, NR8 5AH.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · 18d

Castle Quarter will be hosting its next ‘Given in Kindness’ event on Tuesday 28th October.

Between 9am and 4pm, perfectly good pieces of school uniform will be handed on to new owners, reducing landfill and easing the cost of having to buy new.

October date revealed for Castle Quarter school uniform pop-up

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · 21d

Community Quiz Night at the Costessey Centre

Put your knowledge to the test at a fun Quiz Night on Friday 24th October, from 7pm to 10pm at the Costessey Centre.

Community Quiz Night at the Costessey Centre

Put your knowledge to the test at a fun Quiz Night on Friday 24th October, from 7pm to 10pm at the Costessey Centre.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · 24d

Ribbon display coming to Sutton Pond for Baby Loss Awareness Week

A local 'Sands' supporter will be giving bereaved families the opportunity to come together this Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Ribbon display coming to Sutton Pond for Baby Loss Awareness Week

A local 'Sands' supporter will be giving bereaved families the opportunity to come together this Baby Loss Awareness Week.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · Sep 28

Dropped by Emporium Norwich for a quick catch up with Marcela. First gingerbread latte of the season and all set up for the new autumn menu 👀🍂

Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · Sep 26

This December The Forum will host the very first Norwich Ceramics Market. With Christmas just around the corner, the market is the perfect place to pick up unique gifts while supporting independent makers.

Norwich Ceramics Market lands at The Forum

The Forum will host a brand-new event celebrating the energy and originality of the UK’s indie pottery scene.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · Sep 19

YMCA Norfolk announces the return of its Annual Celebration Awards.

Set for October 16th at The Space on Roundtree Way, the event will bring together young people, staff, volunteers and supporters to recognise the achievements made across Norfolk over the past year.

YMCA Norfolk to host 2025 Celebration Awards in Norwich

YMCA Norfolk has announced the return of its Annual Celebration Awards, which will take place in Norwich this autumn.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · Sep 15

Thousands of people are expected to flock to the Norfolk Showground this weekend for the return of the Costessey Fete.

Costessey Fete returns this weekend at Norfolk Showground

Thousands of people are expected to flock to the Norfolk Showground this weekend for the return of the Costessey Fete.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · Sep 15

Festive Forest Fables will see the classic story of Cinderella reimagined as a sparkling illuminated trail this December – complete with twinkling lights, larger-than-life props and plenty of theatrical surprises.

ROARR! and Norwich Theatre join forces for festive fairytale

A touch of pantomime magic will be bringing the dinosaur park to life this December, thanks to a new partnership with Norwich Theatre.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · Sep 13

The Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run has raised a record-breaking £136,850 for Cancer Research UK’s breast cancer appeal, bringing the total raised over 21 years to more than £1.36 million.

Pink Ladies’ Tractor Run smashes fundraising record

A record 192 women took part in July’s run, driving tractors decorated in pink along a 20-mile route.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · Sep 10

Wolterton Hall, one of Norfolk’s most stunning 18th-century Palladian estates, is opening its doors for a rare behind-the-scenes look with the launch of new guided tours this September and October.

Step inside history at Wolterton Hall

Wolterton Hall is opening its doors for a rare behind-the-scenes look with the launch of new guided tours.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · Sep 7

A newly formed community action group in Hellesdon is urging residents to support efforts to save two much-loved meadows under threat from development.

Campaign launched to protect Hellesdon’s green spaces

A newly formed community action group in Hellesdon is urging residents to support efforts to save two much-loved meadows.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · Sep 6

Banham Zoo are proud to share the inspiring story of Mahiri, their much-loved 16-year-old female reticulated giraffe, who is now receiving daily respiratory support through a pioneering inhaler delivery system.

UK first as Mahiri the giraffe learns to use an inhaler

The giraffe at Banham Zoo is now receiving daily respiratory support through a pioneering inhaler delivery system.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · Sep 5

On Thursday 30th October, from 10am to 4pm, White Lion Square inside Castle Quarter will become home to a ghostly roller-skating rink, complete with Halloween-themed music, lighting, decorations and staff dressed up in frightfully fabulous costumes.

Fang-tastic fun awaits at Castle Quarter this Halloween

Get your skates on at Castle Quarter this October and celebrate Halloween with a free spooktacular Skate and Scare event.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · Aug 29

Hellesdon & Sprowston Brass Band and Norfolk Wherry Brass unite for a special concert on Saturday 20th September at 7.30pm, at St Cuthbert's Church, 2 Wroxham Road, Norwich NR7 8TZ. Entry is free!

Norfolk brass bands united by music

Hellesdon & Sprowston Brass Band and Norfolk Wherry Brass unite for a special concert it Norwich this September.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · Aug 22

YMCA Norfolk is appealing for votes after being named as a finalist in four categories of the Youth Matters Awards 2025. Voting is open until August 25th - www.ymcanorfolk.org/youthmatters

YMCA Norfolk appeals for votes in Youth Matters Awards

YMCA Norfolk has been named as a finalist in four categories of the Youth Matters Awards 2025.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · Aug 20

Unicorn alpacas and miniature donkeys return to Castle Quarter

Animal lovers will have the chance to meet an enchanting mix of four-legged friends this August at Castle Quarter.

Unicorn alpacas and miniature donkeys return to Castle Quarter

Animal lovers will have the chance to meet an enchanting mix of four-legged friends this August at Castle Quarter.

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Handy Magazines @handymagazines.co.uk · Aug 8

YMCA Norfolk’s thrilling abseil challenge rescheduled

YMCA Norfolk is excited to announce the rescheduled date for its popular Abseil Challenge.

YMCA Norfolk’s thrilling abseil challenge rescheduled

YMCA Norfolk is excited to announce the rescheduled date for its popular Abseil Challenge.

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