Diary March 11-17

THURSDAY

EVENTS

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

GRESHAM. Village Hall, East Beckham Lane: Fit Together badminton, 12.30-4.30pm �2 per session, book a slot on 07917 596797 (Joy).

SHERINGHAM. North Norfolk Railway: Reopening of Sheringham level crossing with steam loco Oliver Cromwell, opening ceremony performed by Peter Waterman OBE, 2.15pm platform ticket �1 (public access limited).

Woodfields School: Quiz evening and chip supper, bring own bottle, soft drinks available, raffle, 7pm �6pp including chip supper with fish, sausage or vegetarian options), booking essential 01263 820520; proceeds Friends of Woodfields School.

SOUTHREPPS. St James' Church: Cantamus Community Choir rehearsal, 7.30pm, 01263 833252.

WEYBOURNE. North Norfolk Railway station: Reopening of Sheringham level crossing with steam loco Oliver Cromwell, see the Broadsman charter pulled by steam loco Oliver Cromwell pass through the station (leaves Holt station which is not open to public at 3.40pm), platform ticket �1.

GIGS

COLTISHALL. The Railway: Folk session, 8.45pm.

DANCES

EAST RUNTON. Village Hall: Bellydancing, 6.30pm �5, 0808 131 0134 (Dianne).

SUTTON. Sutton Staithe Hotel: Salsa with Dance Cuban, 8pm �5/concs �4, 07711 286047.

FRIDAY

EVENTS

CROMER. Methodist Church Rooms, Hall Lane: Lipreading class, 1.30-3.30pm, enrol on 0344 8008002.

INGHAM. Village Hall: Norfolk Wildlife Trust (Broadland), illustrated talk by Steve Henson of the NWT - Water Voles in Norfolk, 7.45pm �3/members �2.

MUNDESLEY. Bowls Club: Whist drive, 1.45pm.

Coronation Hall, Cromer Road: Fit Together badminton, 1-3pm �2 per session, book a slot on 07917 596797 (Joy).

SHERINGHAM. Health Centre: Lipreading class, 10am-12, enrol on 0344 8008002.

North Norfolk Railway station: Celebration Steam Gala, visiting locos, six trains running, Quad-Art carriages in operation, Rover tickets �13/senior citizens �12/children (5-15) �9/under fives free/family ticket �38; for train times see www.nnrailway.co.uk

SHOWS

SHERINGHAM. Little Theatre, 2 Station Road: Doll House Rock (drama) by Hazel Randell - The Smugglers Children's Theatre Group, 7.30pm �5/under 16s �4.50, 01263 822347.

STALHAM. Stalham High School: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society in They Came From Mars, and Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church Hall in time for the Townswomen's Guild's Coffee Morning (comedy) by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jnr - Stalham Players, 7.30pm �6; tickets from the Stalham Happing Shop, inquiries on 01692 651518.

GIGS

BLAKENEY. Harbour Room: The Larry Miller Band supported by Stonerunner (blues-rock), 8.30pm �10.

DANCES

WALCOTT. Village Hall: Ballroom and Latin dance, live music by Roger Bean, 2pm �3.50, 01263 824217.

WROXHAM. Church Hall, Norwich Road: English country dancing, 7.30pm �2, 01692 404447.

SALES

AYLSHAM. Keys: Selected quality pictures auction, 10.30am.

SATURDAY, MARCH 13

EVENTS

CROMER. Library, Prince of Wales Road: Over the Water storytime, stories, songs and dances from Ireland, suitable for children under eight and their families, 11am-12.

MUNDESLEY. Royal Hotel: 70s and 80s Night, fancy dress optional, 8.30pm-1am �5 adv or �6 on door, 01263 720096; proceeds Great Wall Challenge, China in aid of National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society.

REEPHAM. Reepham College, Whitwell Road: Crime Scene Investigation evening, family event, a body has been found at the college - look for clues at the scene of the crime, learn how to take finger prints, use FBI software to construct a photofit and more, free buffet, 5-9pm �5/children �3/family ticket (2 adults, 3 children) �15; 01603 308133.

SHERINGHAM. Morley Club, Cromer Road: Coffee morning, with stalls, tombola and raffle, 10am-12; proceeds Sheringham RNLI.

North Norfolk Railway station: Celebration Steam Gala, visiting locos, six trains running, Quad-Art carriages in operation, Rover tickets �13/senior citizens �12/children (5-15) �9/under fives free/family ticket �38; for train times see www.nnrailway.co.uk

SHOWS

SHERINGHAM. Little Theatre, 2 Station Road: Doll House Rock (drama) by Hazel Randell - The Smugglers Children's Theatre Group, 7.30pm �5/under 16s �4.50, 01263 822347.

STALHAM. Stalham High School: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society in They Came From Mars, and Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church Hall in time for the Townswomen's Guild's Coffee Morning (comedy) by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jnr - Stalham Players, 7.30pm �6; tickets from the Stalham Happing Shop, inquiries on 01692 651518.

DANCES

HEVINGHAM. New Village Hall: Ballroom, Latin and sequence dance with Dot and Bob, 7.45-10.45pm �3 including refreshments.

WEYBOURNE. Village Hall: Ballroom and popular sequence, 7.30-10.30pm �2.50 including refreshments.

SALES

BUXTON. Parish Church: Church market, craft stalls, bric-a-brac, tombola, HFG fruit and vegetables, jams and pickles, refreshments including bacon rolls, 10am-12.

HOLT. Community Centre, Kerrison Way: Millennium Fairs antiques fair, 9.30am-3.30pm.

HOVETON. Wroxham Barns: Farmers' market, 10am-2pm.

NORTH WALSHAM. Community Centre: Table top, 9am-12 tables �5, 01692 402116; in aid of North Walsham Players.

St Benet's Hall: Farmers' market, 9am-12.

SHERINGHAM. Friends Meeting House, Cremer Street: Fairtrade sale and refreshments, Fairtrade crafts and food from around the world, 9.30-11.30am.

St Andrew's Church Hall, Cromer Road: Old Time Market, various stalls in aid of local charities and organisations, refreshments, 9.30am-12.

STALHAM. Town Hall: Curios and crafts market, hot snacks and drinks available, 9am-12.30pm.

SUNDAY

EVENTS

BLICKLING. Blickling Park: Guided history walk, four miles around the parkland, dogs on leads, 2-4pm �2/children free (car park charge for non National Trust members).

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

HOVETON. BeWILDerwood, Horning Road: Mother's Day event, fun activities, make a flowery treat or decorate a card for your mum, all the usual attractions open, 10am-5pm normal admission (mums accompanied by their children free).

Hoveton Hall Gardens: Daffodil Sunday, spectacular display of daffodils, entry includes special gift for every Mum, 10.30am-5pm �6/children (aged five plus) �2.50.

MUNDESLEY. Bowls Club: Bingo, 7.30pm.

SHERINGHAM. North Norfolk Railway station: Celebration Steam Gala, visiting locos, six trains running, Quad-Art carriages in operation, Rover tickets �13/senior citizens �12/children (5-15) �9/under fives free/family ticket �38; for train times see www.nnrailway.co.uk

WROXHAM. Bure Valley Railway, Wroxham Station, Coltishall Road: Mother's VIP Day, special train package, including two-course lunch at the Whistlestop and gift for every mother, 11.10am �19.50/children �10; booking essential 01263 733858.

SALES

BLAKENEY. Village Hall: Antique and collectors' fair, 10am-4pm 50p.

MONDAY

EVENTS

CROMER. Junior School: Cromer Flower Club in house workshop, sales table, plant stall, refreshments, raffle, visitors welcome, 7.30pm.

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

HOLT. Youth Project, Old Station Way: Meditation with the Amoghasiddhi Buddhist Centre, 1-2pm �4.50, 01953 451937.

MUNDESLEY. Coronation Hall: Carpet bowls, fun session, teas and biscuits, 1.30-4pm �1.50pp.

NORTH WALSHAM. Victory Swim and Fitness Centre, Station Road: Fit Together water aerobics, 9-10am �2, book on 01692 409370.

SHERINGHAM. Community Centre, Cromer Road: Fit Together games afternoon including darts, table tennis, pool and board games, 2-4pm �2.

DANCES

HOVETON. Village Hall: Line with Patsy, basics 7pm, beginners 7.30pm, improvers 8.30pm, �4 all night, 07884 197638.

SHERINGHAM. Methodist Church, Cromer Road: English country dancing, 7.30pm �2, 01263 823958.

SALES

AYLSHAM. Parish Church: The Monday Stall, 8.30am-12.

Town Hall: Collectors' fair, 8.30am-2pm.

TUESDAY, MARCH 16

EVENTS

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

BRADFIELD. Bradfield Hall Farm, Southrepps Road: Animal Magic Dog Club, obedience on walks 10.30am, 01263 720730.

HONING. Village Hall: General knowledge quiz, 7.30 for 8pm �1pp.

MUNDESLEY. Bowls Club: Whist drive, 1.45pm.

NORTH WALSHAM. Victory Swim and Fitness Centre, Station Road: Fit Together water aerobics, 9-10am �2, book on 01692 409370.

WROXHAM. King's Head Carvery: Psychic Supper, each table hosted by its own medium/psychic, two-course carvery (vegetarian option), 7pm �20 in advance only, 07795 575758.

SHOWS

AYLSHAM. Town Hall: The Long Way Home (drama) by Charles Way - Eastern Angles, 7.30pm �8.50/concs �7.50, 01473 211498.

GIGS

HORNING. New Inn: Open mic night, 8.30pm.

DANCES

AYLSHAM. The Friendship Hall: Cuban salsa classes, beginners 8-9pm, improvers 9-10pm �5 one class �8 for both (07877 797023).

BRISTON. Copeman Centre, Hall Street: Fit Together tea dance with Marlene and Brian, 2-4pm �2.

CROMER. Community Centre, Garden Street: English country dancing, 7.30pm �3, 01263 578224.

HORSTEAD. Tithe Barn: Line with Golden Stars, beginners 7-8pm, improvers 8-9pm �4, 01603 890708.

STALHAM. High School: Line with Patsy, basics 7pm, beginners 7.30pm, improvers 8.30pm, �4 all night, 07884 197638.

SALES

NORTH WALSHAM. Rossi's Leisure Centre: 50-50 good quality clothing sale, plus books, cakes and craft stalls, 11am; in aid of the Big C Appeal; information 01603 279646 or 01692 650864.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17

EVENTS

BRADFIELD. Bradfield Hall Farm, Southrepps Road: Animal Magic Dog Club, puppy classes 6pm, obedience for agility 7pm, 01263 720730.

CROMER. Library, Prince of Wales Road: Psychological crime writer Sophie Hannah talks abut her writing, 7-8.30pm free but booking essential on 01263 512850, email cromer.lib@norfolk.gov.uk

The Cottage, Louden Road: Cromer Society lecture course - Society and Culture in Tudor and Stuart England: City Life, the changing Early Modern City, development, growth and urban problems from Medieval to the Tudors, 10.30am.

HOLT. Methodist Church Hall: North Norfolk Photographic Society, annual competition - Digital Images, 7.30pm.

MUNDESLEY. Bowls Club: Whist drive, 1.45pm.

SHERINGHAM. Community Centre, Cromer Road: Fit Together exercise with Wyn Nurse, 9-10am �2.

SHOWS

AYLSHAM. High School, Sir Williams Lane: Oklahoma! 7.30pm tickets �8, concs �7 from Mrs B Bowman 01263 733270 ext 101.

DANCES

HOLT. St Andrew's Church Hall, Church Street: Fit Together northern and western line with Cedric and Pat, tuition 1.45-2.45pm, dancing 2.45-4.30pm �2, or �1 without tuition.

LETHERINGSETT. Village Hall: Bellydancing, 7pm �5.50, 0808 131 0134 (Dianne).

NORTH WALSHAM. Victory Swimming and Fitness Centre, Station Road: Weavers Morris practice, new dancers and musicians needed, 8pm, 01692 404447.

SHERINGHAM. Pinewood Park Leisure Club, Holt Road, Upper Sheringham: Ceroc modern jive, beginners and intermediates, 7.30-10.30pm, 07801 492358.