Diary January 29 - February 4

THURSDAY, 29/01/2009

EVENTS

DEREHAM. Peddars Way Association, Michael Chaplin House, Station Road: Dereham and District Access Group AGM, 2pm.

Trap Lane Pavilion: Fakenham Town Band practice, 7.30-10pm, 01328 710019 (Frances).

WELLS. The Granary Theatre, Staithe Street: Poetry-next-the-Sea presents An Evening about the Life and Work of Mervyn Peake (1911-1968), given by his son Sebastian Peake, 7.30pm �7, 01328 855545 or on door.

YAXHAM. Church Hall: Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday, feel free to pop in and have a look round, 9.15-11am �5 per session.

FITNESS

FAKENHAM. Infant and Nursery School: Tai chi, relaxation, meditation, mobility, 7-9pm.

MATTISHALL. Memorial Centre: Yoga class, 7-8.30pm.

TOFTWOOD. Scouthaven (under bypass bridge): Aerobics and dance exercise for all ages, to fast and funky music, bring towel, mat and drink, 7.30-8.30pm, details 01362 695949.

DANCES

DEREHAM. Leisure Centre: Ballroom and Latin with Xavier, beginners 8.30-10pm �6, members �5, 01760 336410.

EAST TUDDENHAM. Jubilee Hall: Ballroom, Latin and sequence with Nina and Bob, 8-10.30pm �2.50 including refreshments.

FAKENHAM. Community Centre, Oak Street: Line with Dave, beginners 7.15-8.15pm, improvers 8.15-9.45pm, 01328 863697.

SALES

DEREHAM. Salvation Army, St Nicholas Street: Mini market with men's and ladies' clothes, bric-a-brac etc, 9-11.30am.

FAKENHAM. Parish Church: Refreshments and stalls, 10am-1pm.

FRIDAY, 30/01/2009

EVENTS

SCARNING. Village Hall: Baby music, 9.45-10.30am, 01362 690438 (Nicola). Music and movement for pre-school children, 10.45-11.45am, 01362 690438 (Nicola).

MATTISHALL. Pre-school building at the school: Parent and toddler group for parents/carers of pre-school children, drop in for coffee and play, 9-11.45am �1.20 per family.

SWANTON MORLEY. Village Hall: Evening of mediumship with Ashley George, 7.30pm (doors 7pm); proceeds hall funds.

All Saints' Church: Bell ringing practice, new bell ringers always welcome, 7.30pm.

WELLS. Methodist Church: Wells Lifeboat Guild coffee morning, tombola, raffle, refreshments, 10.30am-12; for RNLI funds.

FITNESS

HOLKHAM. Holkham Hall car park: Fit Together guided walk, 2.5 mile lakeside walk, 10.30am.

SWANTON MORLEY. Village Hall: Yoga class, 1.30-3pm.

TOFTWOOD. Village Hall: Tai chi classes, 2pm, email taichi7stars@gmail.com/07786516419.

YAXHAM. Village Hall: Total body workout, fun fitness class suitable for all fitness levels and ages, 10.15-11.15am, 01362 851767.

GIGS

TOFTWOOD. Social Centre: SkaSoul (aka Skafish), 8.30pm �5/members �2.50.

DANCES

DEREHAM. St Nicholas' Junior School: The Big C Dance with music by Kenny and the Strollers, bar available, 7.30-11.30pm �5; tickets from Sounds Music Shop in Dereham (for over 18s only).

GREAT RYBURGH. Memorial Hall, Fakenham Road: Ballroom and Latin with Sally, beginners 7.15, improvers 8.15pm, practice 9.15-10.15pm, 01603 897372.

SATURDAY, 31/01/2009

EVENTS

BAWDESWELL. Parish Church: Masterclass/workshop with Hannah Francis, arranged by the Iceni choir, everyone welcome to join in or just listen, 10.30am �10 including coffee and biscuits.

GIGS

BINTREE. Royal Oak: Karaoke and disco with Micky the Music Man, 8-11pm.

DEREHAM. Dereham Conservative Club, Quebec Street: Touche Duo, 8.30-11.45pm �3/members �2.

GRESSENHALL. Social Club, Rougholme Close: Karaoke, 8.30pm.

MATTISHALL. Social Club: Feedback Karaoke, 8.30pm.

TOFTWOOD. Social Centre: 80s disco, 8.30pm �2/members �1.

WELLS. Golden Fleece: Replica, 8.30pm.

DANCES

EAST TUDDENHAM. Jubilee Hall: Ballroom, Latin and popular sequence with Nina and Bob, 7.45-10.45pm �3.50 including refreshments.

HONINGHAM. Village Hall: Ballroom and sequence with Eddie, 7.30-10.45pm �2.50; proceeds Big C Appeal.

SALES

BLAKENEY. Scout Hut, Langham Road: Book fair, large selection of old and modern books, plus maps and postcards, 10am-4pm.

DEREHAM. Church House, Church Street: Books, bric-a-brac and puzzles, 10am-12; proceeds St Nicholas' Church.

SUNDAY, 01/02/2009

EVENTS

WEST BILNEY. West Bilney Wood: Try orienteering with Norfolk Orienteering Club, 10am-12; information 01603 424589 or www.norfolkoc.co.uk.

CONCERTS

DEREHAM. Assembly Rooms: Piano recital by Warren Malley-Smith with afternoon tea, 3pm �7.50.

GIGS

DEREHAM. Royal Standard: Karaoke, 8pm.

GREAT MASSINGHAM. Dabbling Duck: Birkenhead, 7.30pm.

SALES

BLAKENEY. Scout Hut, Langham Road: Book fair, large selection of old and modern books, plus maps and postcards, 10am-4pm.

MONDAY, 02/02/2009

EVENTS

DEREHAM. Royal Standard PH: Quiz night, 8.30pm.

Kings Park Pre-School: Ladies night, Ann Summers party, 8pm �1 adv or �1.50 on door, tickets from pre-school or 07766 532485; for pre-school funds.

FAKENHAM. Trap Lane Pavilion: Fakenham Town Band junior workshop, 7-8.30 01328 710019 (Frances).

GARVESTON. Village Hall: Toddlers group, 1.40-3pm.

FITNESS

SWANTON MORLEY. Primary School: Yoga classes, 4-5pm term time only, 01362 637219.

CONCERTS

HINDRINGHAM. St Martin's Church: The Crickets, programme includes Vivaldi's Domine ad adjuvandern; Bach's Ich habe genus and some movements from Bach cantatas, 5.30pm collection.

DANCES

BRISLEY. Village Hall: Country and folk dancing session with instruction, 7.30-9.30pm �1 including refreshments, details 01362 869161.

TOFTWOOD. Village Hall: Line, beginners 7.30-8.30pm �3, improvers 8.30-10pm �4, 01603 746048 (Melissa).

SALES

GRESSENHALL. Social Club, Rougholme Close: General auction, cash only, 6pm, 07748 420217 (Terry).

TUESDAY, 03/02/2009

EVENTS

DEREHAM. Meeting Point, St Withburga Lane: Norfolk Wildlife Trust (Mid-Norfolk branch) AGM, and talk on the Natural and Unnatural History of Norfolk Birds, 7.30-10pm �1.50.

London Road Scout HQ: Dereham and District Toy Library and SNAP (Special Needs and Parents), term time 9am-noon, school holidays 10am-noon �1 per family, details 01362 690148/853373.

FAKENHAM. First Focus Drop-In, 18 Cattle Market Street: Stroke Club, gentle exercises with a qualified instructor, 10am-1pm.

Masonic Hall, Hayes Lane: Fakenham Flower Club, demonstration - the Japanese Way, 7.30pm �5/members �2.

SCULTHORPE. Village Hall: Fakenham Choral Society meeting, 7.30pm, 01328 851848.

WALSINGHAM. Village Hall: Baby and toddler group, regular meetings for all accompanied birth to five-year-olds welcome, 9.30-11.30am, 01263 821507.

WELLS. Friends Meeting House, Church Street: WEA eight week course starts - History of Opera Part 1, with tutor Andres H-Salazar, 10.30am-12.30pm �42.80 (course), free to those in receipt of benefit; details 01328 710652.

FITNESS

FAKENHAM. Sports and Fitness Centre: Flintstones Badminton Club, 7-9pm, 01485 528598. Fakenham Community Badminton Club, 7-10pm, 01328 863657.

HONINGHAM. Village Hall: Yoga class, 7.30-9pm.

SCARNING. Village Hall: Yoga, 7-8pm.

TOFTWOOD. Village Hall: Aerobics and dance exercise for all ages, to fast and funky music, bring towel, mat and drink, 6.30-7.30pm and 7.30-8.30pm, details 01362 695949.

DANCES

BYLAUGH. Bylaugh Hall: Lindy hop with Rock the Block, lesson 8-9pm, followed by freestyle �5.

FAKENHAM. Fakenham Community Centre, Oak Street: Beginners line dancing class, 10am-11.30am.

MATTISHALL. Sports and Social Club: Modern jive with Foot-loose, 7.30-10.30pm, 07947 607810.

TOFTWOOD. Village Hall: Tea dance with Nina and Bob, 2-4.30pm �2.50 including refreshments.

WEDNESDAY, 04/02/2009

EVENTS

DEREHAM. Methodist Church Hall, Theatre Street: WEA 10 week course - Norfolk From Aerial Photographs, with Derek Edwards, 10.15am �4 per week; information 01362 820580.

Leisure Centre: Baby massage class, weekly event for birth to 7 months, for colic, sleep, bonding etc, details 01362 851819/07710 897498.

Salvation Army, 3 St Nicholas Street: Cameo Club meeting with guest speaker, The Rev Andrew King (Dereham trinity Methodist Church), 2pm.

NORTH CREAKE. Village Hall: North Creake Baby and Toddler Group, from birth to five years, 01263 821507.

TOFTWOOD. Village Hall: Whist drive, 1.30pm.

FITNESS

HONINGHAM. Village Hall: Yoga, 10-11.30am.

TOFTWOOD. Scouthaven (under bypass bridge): Aerobics and dance exercise to fast and funky music, all ages, bring towel/mat and drink, 6.30-7.30 and 7.30-8.30pm.

SCULTHORPE. Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve, Turf Moor Road: Fit Together guided walk, 1.8 mile Boardwalk walk, sorry no dogs, 2pm.

WALSINGHAM. Car park next to the Norfolk Riddle Restaurant, Wells Road: Fit Together guided walk, 3.7 mile countryside walk, 10.30am.

YAXHAM. Village Hall: Total body workout, fun fitness class suitable for all fitness levels and ages, 10.15-11.15am, 01362 851767.

GIGS

DEREHAM. Royal Standard, 86 Baxter Row: Jam sessions, 8pm.

LYNG. Lakeside Country Club: Dereham Jazz Society present Stella Good with Brian Dee, 8.30pm �8.

DANCES

DEREHAM. Phoenix Hotel, Church Street: Ballroom, Latin, tango, swing and salsa with Xavier, practice 7.30-9.30pm �5, per person, 01760 336410.

GRESSENHALL. Social Club: Line dancing classes, 7.30pm �3.

HOCKERING. Village Hall: Dereham Sequence Dance Club, including tuition and refreshments, 8-10.15pm �2.50.