Diary April 9-15

TODAY

EVENTS

AYLSHAM. Drill Hall: Aylsham Brass Band meets weekly, free membership and instruments available, 7.30pm, 01263 733006/01603 891236.

BACTON. Bacton Woods: Easter Bunny and Egg Trail, 10.30-11am �1.20/under threes free.

BRADFIELD. Bradfield Hall Farm: Animal Magic Dog Club - beginners' agility, 10am, 01263 822669.

ROUGHTON. Carr Lane: Easy French conversation, 11am-1pm, 01263 512326.

WROXHAM. Broads Tours, the Bridge: Easter special river trips, on-board nature quiz and drawing or colouring competitions for children, free Easter egg for every child, 11.30am-1pm �7/children �5.50 (under fives free) or 2-4pm �8/children �6.50 (under fives free); booking essential 01603 782207.

EXHIBITIONS

CROMER. The Garden House Gallery, Garden Street: Octagon Art Group's (local artists) first exhibition of paintings (Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm, to April 12).

SHERINGHAM. Little Theatre: Student Exhibition - Sheringham High School and Paston College, paintings, sculpture, photographs and textiles, 10am-4pm free (to May 4).

GOOD FRIDAY

EVENTS

AYLSHAM. Bure Valley Railway: Easter Eggspress, free Easter egg for every child accompanied by a fare-paying adult (two children per adult), 10.05am, 11.35am, 12.45pm, 2.20pm, 3.30pm and 4.40pm �11/children (five-16) �6 return or �7/children (five-16) �4.50 single, under fives free; 01263 733858 or www.bvrw.co.uk.

EAST RUNTON. Village Hall: Cromer and District Art Society annual Easter art exhibition, original paintings by members, 10am-5pm.

FELBRIGG. Felbrigg Hall: Easter treasure trail, follow the clues around the grounds and claim your Easter egg prize, 11am-4pm �2. Easter treasure trail, follow clues around the grounds to claim an Easter egg prize, 11am-4pm �2.

HICKLING. Norfolk Wildlife Trust Hickling Broad Reserve: Family boat trips, 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm �5/children �2.50 plus reserve admission for on NWT member adults; booking essential 01603 625540.

MUNDESLEY. Bowls Pavilion: Whist, 1.45pm.

SHERINGHAM. Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham: Easter egg trail, self-guided trail, dogs on leads, 10.30am-4pm �1.50 per child including prize (car park charge for non National Trust members).

St Andrew's Methodist Church, Cromer Road: Devotional service, 10.15am, followed by Silent Procession of Witness to the town clock for a short service, and then to Beeston Hill for erection of the cross.

TRIMINGHAM. Trimingham House Caravan Park: Robbed, 8.30pm.

WROXHAM. Broads Tours, the Bridge: Easter special river trips, on-board nature quiz and drawing or colouring competitions for children, free Easter egg for every child, 11.30am-1pm �7/children �5.50 (under fives free) or 2-4pm �8/children �6.50 (under fives free); booking essential 01603 782207.

Bure Valley Railway: Easter Eggspress, free Easter egg for every child accompanied by a fare-paying adult (two children per adult), 11.15am, 12.45pm, 2pm, 3.30pm, 4.40pm and 5.35pm �11/children (five-16) �6 return or �7/children (five-16) �4.50 single, under fives free; 01263 733858 or www.bvrw.co.uk.

SHOWS

CROMER. Pavilion Theatre Cromer, Cromer Pier: Steve Hewlett (comedy ventriloquist), 8pm �15/concs �14.50, 01263 512495.

SHERINGHAM. Cookies car boot site, A149: Russells International Circus, 5pm and 7.30pm adults from �10/children from �8, 07752 218805.

Little Theatre, 2 Station Road: The Killing of Sister George (black comedy) by Frank Marcus - The Sheringham Players, 8pm �8, 01263 822347.

CONCERTS

SALTHOUSE. St Nicholas' Church: JS Bach's St John Passion performed by the Kelling Consort of Voices, with the Kelling Orchestra (leader Joanna Clinton) and soloists conducted by Angela Dugdale, 7pm �10, ticket from Holt Computers, Market Place, Holt in person only or on door.

THORPE MARKET. St Margaret's Church: Cantamus Community Choir perform Stainer's The Crucifixion, 7.30m �tba, 01263 833252.

GIGS

BLAKENEY. Harbour Room: Mike Sanchez and the Portions, 8.30pm �15.

HEVINGHAM. Fox: Neil Franise, 9pm.

NORTH WALSHAM. Community Centre: The Rockin' Johnnies, 8.30pm.

SATURDAY

EVENTS

AYLSHAM. Bure Valley Railway: Easter Eggspress, free Easter egg for every child accompanied by a fare-paying adult (two children per adult), 10.05am, 11.35am, 12.45pm, 2.20pm, 3.30pm and 4.40pm �11/children (five-16) �6 return or �7/children (five-16) �4.50 single, under fives free; 01263 733858 or www.bvrw.co.uk.

EAST RUNTON.

Village Hall: Cromer and District Art Society annual Easter art exhibition, original paintings by members, 10am-5pm.

FELBRIGG. Felbrigg Hall: Easter treasure trail, follow the clues around the grounds and claim your Easter egg prize, 11am-4pm �2. Easter treasure trail, follow clues around the grounds to claim an Easter egg prize, 11am-4pm �2.

HAPPISBURGH. Parish Church Tower: Thomas Marshall Memorial Staircase open day, 11am-4pm �2, minimum height 4ft 7in (subject to weather and services).

HOVETON. BeWILDerwood, Horning Road: Swampy's Steady Spoon Dash, 10am-4.30pm normal admission.

MATLASKE. Banningham Hall: Easter egg hunt and fun day, craft activities, face painting, stalls, raffle, hog roast (12-2pm), Easter egg trail, 11am-3pm �3 per child/adults �1; proceeds Stepping Stones Pre-school.

SEA PALLING. Village Hall: Easter Fair, cakes, raffle, tombola, make an Easter bonnet (adults and children), 2-4pm; proceeds church funds.

SHERINGHAM. Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham: Easter egg trail, self-guided trail, dogs on leads, 10.30am-4pm �1.50 per child including prize (car park charge for non National Trust members).

TRIMINGHAM. Trimingham House Caravan Park: Gary Freeman and the Contours, 8.30pm.

WROXHAM. Broads Tours, the Bridge: Easter special river trips, on-board nature quiz and drawing or colouring competitions for children, free Easter egg for every child, 11.30am-1pm �7/children �5.50 (under fives free) or 2-4pm �8/children �6.50 (under fives free); booking essential 01603 782207.

Bure Valley Railway: Easter Eggspress, free Easter egg for every child accompanied by a fare-paying adult (two children per adult), 11.15am, 12.45pm, 2pm, 3.30pm, 4.40pm and 5.35pm �11/children (five-16) �6 return or �7/children (five-16) �4.50 single, under fives free; 01263 733858 or www.bvrw.co.uk.

SHOWS

SHERINGHAM. Cookies car boot site, A149: Russells International Circus, 3pm and 6pm adults from �10/children from �8, 07752 218805.

Little Theatre, 2 Station Road: The Killing of Sister George (black comedy) by Frank Marcus - The Sheringham Players, 8pm �8, 01263 822347.

GIGS

CROMER. Pavilion Theatre Cromer, Cromer Pier: Patsy Cline, 8pm �15.50/concs �15, 01263 512495.

Cromer Social Club, The Croft: Live music and dancing with Kenny Lee and the Hustlers, 8.30-11.30pm �2 non-members.

EAST RUNTON. White Horse: Barry Lee, 8.45pm.

SEA PALLING. Reef Bar: Big Black Cadillac, 9pm.

TRUNCH. Social Club: 70s and 80s night with Gary James, fancy dress welcome, 8pm-12.30am �6, tickets from 01263 721944 or Trunch Stores; proceeds Mundesley First School.

EASTER DAY

EVENTS

AYLSHAM. Bure Valley Railway: Easter Eggspress, free Easter egg for every child accompanied by a fare-paying adult (two children per adult), 10.05am, 11.35am, 12.45pm, 2.20pm, 3.30pm and 4.40pm �11/children (five-16) �6 return or �7/children (five-16) �4.50 single, under fives free; 01263 733858 or www.bvrw.co.uk.

BLICKLING. Blickling Hall: Easter trail, with chocolate gift (while stocks last), 11am-4pm (last admission 3.30pm), children must be accompanied by adult, garden entry plus �1.50 per child. Guided estate walk, through parkland, woodland and round the lake, dogs on leads, meet main car park 2pm free (parking charge applies for non-National Trust members).

EAST RUNTON. Fishing Boat: Pool knockout, 8pm �2.

Village Hall: Cromer and District Art Society annual Easter art exhibition, original paintings by members, 10am-5pm.

FELBRIGG. Felbrigg Hall:

Easter treasure trail, follow the clues around the grounds and claim your Easter egg prize, 11am-4pm �2. Easter treasure trail, follow clues around the grounds to claim an Easter egg prize, 11am-4pm �2.

HAPPISBURGH. Lighthouse: Open day, under eights not allowed to climb the tower, 11am-4pm �2/children (eight-16) �1.

HICKLING. St Mary's Church: Easter egg hunt, plus quiz and refreshments, 2-3.30pm; organised by the Waterside Youth and Children's Group.

HOLKHAM. Holkham Hall: Easter Trail, visit the Bygones Museum, take the Easter trail to win a prize, 12-4pm normal admission.

HOVETON. BeWILDerwood, Horning Road: Swampy's Steady Spoon Dash, 10am-4.30pm normal admission.

Hoveton Hall Gardens: Easter Treasure Hunt, 10.30am-5.30pm garden entry �5/children (five-14) �2.50/under fives free plus �1 per entry for treasure hunt.

MUNDESLEY. Bowls Pavilion: Bingo, 7.30pm.

OULTON. Oulton Chapel: Open day, unique Non Conformist Chapel in the care of Norfolk Historic Buildings Trust, 2-4pm donations welcome for upkeep.

ROUGHTON. St Mary's Church: Easter fun day, games, competitions, Easter eggs hunt, refreshments, 2-4.30pm; proceeds St Mary's VA Primary School.

SHERINGHAM. Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham: Easter egg trail, self-guided trail, dogs on leads, 10.30am-4pm �1.50 per child including prize (car park charge for non National Trust members).

St Andrew's Methodist Church: Easter Day holy communion followed by breakfast, 8am; morning worship with holy communion, 10.45am; Easter Praise with the combined choirs of Cromer and Sheringham Methodist Churches, 6.30pm.

TRIMINGHAM. Trimingham House Caravan Park: Family night with Uncle Razz and Auntie Pearl, 7.30pm.

WROXHAM. Broads Tours, the Bridge: Easter special river trips, on-board nature quiz and drawing or colouring competitions for children, free Easter egg for every child, 11.30am-1pm �7/children �5.50 (under fives free) or 2-4pm �8/children �6.50 (under fives free); booking essential 01603 782207.

Bure Valley Railway: Easter Eggspress, free Easter egg for every child accompanied by a fare-paying adult (two children per adult), 11.15am, 12.45pm, 2pm, 3.30pm, 4.40pm and 5.35pm �11/children (five-16) �6 return or �7/children (five-16) �4.50 single, under fives free; 01263 733858 or www.bvrw.co.uk.

SHOWS

CROMER. Pavilion Theatre Cromer, Cromer Pier: Coppelia (ballet) - Vienna Festival Ballet, 7pm �20/concs �16.50, 01263 512495.

SHERINGHAM. Cookies car boot site, A149: Russells International Circus, 2pm adults from �10/children from �8, 07752 218805.

GIGS

SHERINGHAM. Crown Inn: Mr Splinta, 8.30pm.

EASTER MONDAY

EVENTS

AYLMERTON. Village Hall: Coffee morning with tombola, bric-a-brac, cakes, hot cross bunds, 10am-12.

AYLSHAM. Bure Valley Railway: Easter Eggspress, free Easter egg for every child accompanied by a fare-paying adult (two children per adult), 10.05am, 11.35am, 12.45pm, 2.20pm, 3.30pm and 4.40pm �11/children (five-16) �6 return or �7/children (five-16) �4.50 single, under fives free; 01263 733858 or www.bvrw.co.uk.

BLICKLING. Blickling Hall: Easter trail, with chocolate gift (while stocks last), 11am-4pm (last admission 3.30pm), children must be accompanied by adult, garden entry plus �1.50 per child.

EAST RUNTON. Fishing Boat: Bingo, 7.30pm. Quiz, 9.30pm.

FELBRIGG. Felbrigg Hall: Easter treasure trail, follow the clues around the grounds and claim your Easter egg prize, 11am-4pm �2. Easter treasure trail, follow clues around the grounds to claim an Easter egg prize, 11am-4pm �2.

HAPPISBURGH. Lighthouse: Open day, under eights not allowed to climb the tower, 11am-4pm �2/children (eight-16) �1.

Parish Church Tower: Thomas Marshall Memorial Staircase open day, 1-4pm �2, minimum height 4ft 7in (subject to weather and services).

HOLKHAM. Holkham Hall: Easter Trail, visit the Bygones Museum, take the Easter trail to win a prize, 12-4pm normal admission.

HOVETON. BeWILDerwood, Horning Road: Swampy's Steady Spoon Dash, 10am-4.30pm normal admission.

Hoveton Hall Gardens: Easter Treasure Hunt, 10.30am-5.30pm garden entry �5/children (five-14) �2.50/under fives free plus �1 per entry for treasure hunt.

MARSHAM. Parish Church: Coffee morning and Easter egg hunt, 10am-12; for church funds.

SHERINGHAM. Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham: Easter egg trail, self-guided trail, dogs on leads, 10.30am-4pm �1.50 per child including prize (car park charge for non National Trust members).

WROXHAM. Barton House Railway, Hartwell Road, off The Avenue: Visit by the Easter Bunny, rides on steam and electric trains, museum, tombola, refreshments, 2.30-5.30pm �2/children �1 or via river from Wroxham Bridge �3/children �1.50.

Broads Tours, the Bridge: Easter special river trips, on-board nature quiz and drawing or colouring competitions for children, free Easter egg for every child, 11.30am-1pm �7/children �5.50 (under fives free) or 2-4pm �8/children �6.50 (under fives free); booking essential 01603 782207.

Bure Valley Railway: Easter Eggspress, free Easter egg for every child accompanied by a fare-paying adult (two children per adult), 11.15am, 12.45pm, 2pm, 3.30pm, 4.40pm and 5.35pm �11/children (five-16) �6 return or �7/children (five-16) �4.50 single, under fives free; 01263 733858 or www.bvrw.co.uk.

SHOWS

SHERINGHAM. Cookies car boot site, A149: Russells International Circus, 5pm and 7.30pm adults from �10/children from �8, 07752 218805.

GIGS

BANNINGHAM. Crown: Dixie Mix Jazz Band, 1.30-4.30pm raffle for East Anglian Air Ambulance.

TUESDAY

EVENTS

ALDBOROUGH. Community Centre: Bingo, eyes down 8pm.

BRADFIELD. Bradfield Hall Farm (near North Walsham): Animal Magic Dog Club - junior agility club, 11.30am, Puppy Nursery, 01263 822669.

CROMER. Cromer Museum, Church Street: Easter Rabbits, make a felt Easter bunny, 10.30am-1pm and 2-4pm �1.75 plus museum admission (�3/concs �2.50/young people (four-16) �1.70/museum pass �1.25).

FELBRIGG. Felbrigg Hall: Spring estate walk, guided walk with warden, 1.30pm �5; booking essential 01263 837444. Spring estate walk, join the wardens on a guided tour, looking at the seasonal delights of the estate, 1.30pm �5, 01263 837444.

HOVETON. BeWILDerwood, Horning Road: Swampy's Steady Spoon Dash, 10am-4.30pm normal admission.

MUNDESLEY. Bowls Pavilion: Whist, 1.45pm.

NORTH WALSHAM. Youth and Community Centre: North Walsham Camera Club, members' presentation of their own work on CD, 7.30pm.

SEA PALLING. St Margaret's Church: Music for a Spring Evening with the Hawkeswood Singers, 7.30pm retiring collection; proceeds to church funds.

STALHAM. Museum of the Broads: Children's workshop and craft activities, suitable for ages five plus, 11am-4pm normal admission; booking essential 01692 581681.

WROXHAM. Broads Tours, the Bridge: Easter special river trips, on-board nature quiz and drawing or colouring competitions for children, free Easter egg for every child, 11.30am-1pm �7/children �5.50 (under fives free) or 2-4pm �8/children �6.50 (under fives free); booking essential 01603 782207.

SHOWS

CROMER. Pavilion Theatre Cromer, Cromer Pier: Paul Daniels - Showcase Musical Magic, 7.30pm �14.50/concs �14/children �7.50, 01263 512495.

SHERINGHAM. Cookies car boot site, A149: Russells International Circus, 5pm and 7.30pm adults from �10/children from �8, 07752 218805.

Little Theatre, 2 Station Road: The Jungle Book (family show) - Sheringham Little Theatre Drama Groups, 7pm �6.50/under 16s �5, 01263 822347.

CONCERTS

WIVETON. St Mary's Church: The Syred Consort, conductor: Ben Palmer; programme - Bach: Jesu, meine Freude and Komm Jesu Komm; Lotti: Crucifixus; Scarlatti: Stabat Mater, 7.30pm �10/concs �8/students �5, 07759 599042 or on door.

WEDNESDAY

EVENTS

AYLSHAM. High School: Aylsham Flower Club open meeting, talk by Richard Ford (Park Green Nurseries) - Around the Flower Shows during morning; talk by Town Brown (Derby) - Flowers to Enjoy during afternoon, 10.30am-4pm.

CROMER. Cottage PH, Louden Road: North Norfolk Film Forum, watch and discuss classic, unusual or experimental films, 8pm in the function room.

FELBRIGG. Felbrigg Hall: Guided garden tour, informative walk with member of the gardening team around the West and Walled Gardens, 2pm �5 on day. Guided garden tour, join a member of the gardening team for an informative walk around the West and Walled Gardens, 2pm �5.

HOVETON. BeWILDerwood, Horning Road: Swampy's Steady Spoon Dash, 10am-4.30pm normal admission.

MUNDESLEY. Free Church: Creative Writing Group, 10.30am-12.30pm �2, 01263 834466.

Bowls Pavilion: Whist, 1.45pm.

SHERINGHAM. Library, New Road: Hap-Ki-Do taster session, children must be accompanied by adult, 1.15-2.15pm.

WEYBOURNE. Radio Hut at the Muckleburgh Collection: North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group meets, new members warmly welcomed, 10am-4pm, 01263 821936/838198.

GIGS

SHERINGHAM. Crown Inn: Charlotte Joyce, 9pm.