What's on, where and when
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18EVENTSDEREHAM. Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum: Local displays housed in Dereham's oldest building, 2-4.30pm (until the end of October/half term).
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
EVENTS
DEREHAM. Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum: Local displays housed in Dereham's oldest building, 2-4.30pm (until the end of October/half term).
ELSING. Village Hall: Bingo, 8pm.
FAKENHAM. Parish Church: Refreshments and stalls, 10am-1pm.
First Focus, 18 Cattle Market Street: Diabetic Support Group discussing carbohydrates and nutrition, 11.30am-12.30pm, open 10am-3pm.
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Trap Lane Pavilion: Fakenham Town Band practice, 7.30-10pm, 01328 710019 (Frances).
FAKENHAM. Trap Lane Pavilion: Fakenham Town Band practice, 7.30-10pm, 01328 710019 (Frances).
WALSINGHAM. Tourist Information Centre: Guided tour of Walsingham, 11am, information and bookings 01328 820250.
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. 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 £3.50.
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.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
EVENTS
DEREHAM. Mid Norfolk Railway, Station Road: Autumn Diesel Gala, locomotives from the resident fleet and visiting mainline locomotives, trains to Wymondham from 8.45am to 4.45pm, one-day Rover ticket £13, two days £22, three days £30 (latter two valid for the following weekend's English Electric gala).
DEREHAM. Memorial Hall, Norwich Street: Blood donor sessions, 1-3.30pm, 5-7pm.
Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum: Local displays housed in Dereham's oldest building, 2-4.30pm (until the end of October/half term).
EAST BARSHAM. Village Hall: Prize bingo, 7.30pm.
SHIPDHAM. Bulwers Cottage: Calligraphy classes, learn calligraphy in a small group, half day £18, full day £30, beginners welcome, 01362 821024.
SWANTON MORLEY. All Saints Church: Bell ringing practice, new bell ringers always welcome, 7.30pm.
TOFTWOOD. Social Centre: Fun quiz and bingo, 8pm.
FITNESS
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.
CONCERTS
WELLS. St Nicholas' Church: Buffet supper and concert with Just Jazz, supper 7pm, concert 8pm £10, 01328 710801.
GIGS
DEREHAM. Royal Standard: Karaoke, 8pm.
WELLS. Cornerhouse Bar: Andy Graham, 8.30pm.
DANCES
GREAT RYBURGH. Memorial Hall, Fakenham Road: Ballroom and Latin with Sally, beginners 7.15, improvers 8.15pm, practice 9.15-10.15pm, 01603 897372.
STIBBARD. Village Hall: Country dancing with instruction, 7.45pm 75p.
SALES
WELLS. The Maltings, Staithe Street: Wells Crafts Group craft fair, 10am-5pm.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
EVENTS
BEETLEY. Chapel: Coffee morning, with sale of old and new goods, Traidcraft and cake stalls, 10am-12.
DEREHAM. Mid Norfolk Railway, Station Road: Autumn Diesel Gala, locomotives from the resident fleet and visiting mainline locomotives, trains to Wymondham from 8.45am to 3.15pm, plus real ale train at 5.30pm one-day Rover ticket £13, two days £22, three days £30 (latter two valid for the following weekend's English Electric gala).
Cowper Road car park, The Gallery: Children's Society fun day, including Auntie Harriet's story telling and activities for under fives, 9.30am-3.30pm.
Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum: Local displays housed in Dereham's oldest building, 2-4.30pm (until the end of October/half term).
FAKENHAM. Parish Church: Open day and book fair, stands, stalls, presentations, activities and books, 10am-12; proceeds Bible Society.
FOULSHAM. Holy Innocents Church: Foulsham Festival of Skills, Talents and Hobbies, displays and demonstrations, opportunities to have a go, 10am-4pm.
HEMPTON. Hempton Marsh: Fungal foray, guided walk looking at fungi, 10am free; booking essential 01485 525406.
Memorial Hall: Michaelmas - a day of celebration, stalls, balloon-modelled TV and Disney characters, magic tricks, bouncy castle, outside games, lunches and light refreshments available, 10.30am-2pm.
HINDOLVESTON. Village Hall: Village Screen presents The Kite Runner (12A), 7 for 7.30pm £4, 01263 860583 or Parker's Garage, Hindolveston.
HINDRINGHAM. Waterloo Barn Farm: Vintage tractor road run organised by Holt Farm Machinery Club, 1pm £10 per tractor; proceeds East Anglia's Children's Hospices (Quidenham).
HOCKERING. Village Hall: Fete, games, stalls, barbecue, tombola, raffle etc, 12 noon.
LONGHAM. Village Hall: Beeston Reunion, raffle prizes welcome in aid of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Cancer Fund, 7pm £5; information 01362 698650.
SOUTH RAYNHAM. St Mary's Church: Autumn fair, stalls, crafts, light lunches available, 10am-1pm; for church funds.
WESTFIELD. St Andrew's Church: Whiburgh and Westfield Arts Festival, local artists with range of art including paintings, prints, pottery, beadwork, pewter and more, 10am-4pm £2.
YAXHAM. Primary School: Autumn fair, harvest theme, 12-3pm 50p for adults, children free.
GIGS
DEREHAM. Royal Standard: Karaoke, 8pm.
Conservative Club, Quebec Street: Liza Wolfe.
MATTISHALL. Sports and Social Club: Tim Nesbitt, 8.30pm non members £2.50.
NORTH ELMHAM. Tracks at the Railway: Stone Pony, doors 8.30pm, music 9pm £3 on door.
TOFTWOOD. Social Centre: Shake, Rattle and Roll (rock 'n' roll), 8.30pm.
SALES
WELLS. The Maltings, Staithe Street: Wells Crafts Group craft fair, 10am-5pm.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
EVENTS
DEREHAM. Mid Norfolk Railway, Station Road: Autumn Diesel Gala, locomotives from the resident fleet and visiting mainline locomotives, trains to Wymondham from 9.15am to 3.45pm, one-day Rover ticket £13, two days £22, three days £30 (latter two valid for the following weekend's English Electric gala).
FOULSHAM. Holy Innocents Church: Foulsham Festival of Skills, Talents and Hobbies, displays and demonstrations, opportunities to have a go, 10am-4pm.
SHIPDHAM. High House Gardens, Blackmoor Row: Garden open for National Gardens Scheme, plantsman's garden with colour-themed herbaceous borders, woodland garden, pond and bog area, newly planted orchard and vegetable garden, wildlife area, glasshouses, 2-5.30pm £3/children free.
WESTFIELD. St Andrew's Church: Whiburgh and Westfield Arts Festival, local artists with range of art including paintings, prints, pottery, beadwork, pewter and more, 10am-4pm £2.
GIGS
DEREHAM. Royal Standard, Baxter Row: Pyevarotti, 4pm.
Phoenix Hotel: Just Jazz Good Time Jazz Band, 7.30pm, jazz carvery on 01362 692276.
SALES
DEREHAM. Memorial Hall, Norwich Street: Dereham Lions' car boot, inside and out, 8am pitches £5, 01362 690162.
WESTFIELD. Field next to parish church: Car boot, plus barbecue, set-up 8am, public 9am pitches £5 on day; in aid of Westfield and Whinburgh Churches.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
EVENTS
DEREHAM. Bell Tower, St Nicholas Church: Bell-ringing practice every Monday, 7.30pm.
Royal Standard Public House, 86 Baxter Row: Quiz night, 8.30pm.
FAKENHAM. Trap Lane Pavilion: Fakenham Town Band junior workshop, 7-8.30pm, 01328 710019 (Frances).
GARVESTONE. Village Hall: Toddlers group, 1.30-3pm.
HEMPTON. Memorial Hall: Norfolk Wildlife Trust (Fakenham), talk - Scenic Utah, 7.30pm £1.50.
FITNESS
SWANTON MORLEY. Primary School: Yoga classes, 4-5pm term time only, 01362 637219.
DANCES
BRISLEY. Village Hall: Country and folk dancing with guidance, 7.30-9.30pm £1 including refreshments, 01362 869161 (Don and Joyce).
DEREHAM. Dereham Leisure Centre: Ballroom and Latin with Xavier, ballroom 7-8pm, Latin 8-9pm, tango (Argentine) 9-10pm, 01760 336410.
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, 6pm, 01362 860801.
MORSTON. Quay: Seal trips with Temples, 10.30am £8/children £4, 01263 740791.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
EVENTS
DEREHAM. Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum: Local displays housed in Dereham's oldest building, 2-4.30pm (until the end of October/half term).
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, 18 Cattle Market Street: Stroke Support Group meeting, 12-1pm, open 10am-1pm.
SCULTHORPE. Village Hall: Fakenham Choral Society meeting, 7.30pm, 01328 851848.
SHIPDHAM. WI Hall: Whist drive, 7.30pm £1.
WALSINGHAM. Village Hall: Baby and toddler group, regular meetings for all accompanied birth to five-year-olds welcome, 9.30-11.30am, 01263 821507.
FITNESS
FAKENHAM. Fakenham Community Centre, Oak Street: Beginners line dancing class, 10am-11.30am.
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
MATTISHALL. Sports and Social Club: Modern jive with Foot-loose, beginners and intermediates 7.30-10.30pm, 07947 607810.
TOFTWOOD. Village Hall: Tea dance with Nina and Bob, 2-4.30pm £2.50 including refreshments.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
EVENTS
DEREHAM. Church House: Dereham Society, talk - Life as Private Investigators, 7.30pm £2/members £1.
Methodist Church Hall, Theatre Street: The History of the Jews in Norwich - 10 week WEA course starts, with visits, given by Maureen Leverton, 10.15am-12 £26 (course) or £3.50 per session; 01362 Leisure Centre: Baby massage class, weekly event for birth to 7 months, for colic, sleep, bonding etc, details 01362 851819/07710 897498.
NORTH CREAKE. Village Hall: North Creake Baby and Toddler Group, from birth to five years, 01263 821507.
TOFTWOOD. Village Hall: Whist drive, all welcome, 1.30pm.
WALSINGHAM. Tourist Information Centre: Guided tour of Walsingham, 11am, information and bookings 01328 820250.
WHISSONSETT. Village Hall: Horticultural Society, talk - Gardening with Disabilities: Tools tried and tested, 7.30pm.
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.
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.
HINGHAM. Sports and Social Club, Watton Road: Rhythm and acoustic jam session, 7.30-10.30pm; information 07737 294130.
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 session, 01362 860547.
HOCKERING. Village Hall: Dereham Sequence Dance Club, 7.30-10.15pm £2.50 including refreshments.
SALES
DEREHAM. Salvation Army, St Nicholas Street: Cameo Club bring and buy sale, 2pm.
LONGHAM. Village Hall: Cash sale and general auction, entries from 10am, viewing from 2pm, starts 6.30pm; information 01362 821193.
DFT Cinemas 1809
DEREHAM
Hollywood: 08700 663119
The Duchess (12A) daily 7 plus Sat-Sun 4.30; Tropic Thunder (15) daily 7.20 plus Sat-Sun 2.45, 5; Mamma Mia! (PG) daily 8 plus Sat-Sun 3.15, 5.40; WALL-E (U) Sat-Sun 12 noon; Space Chimps (U) Sat-Sun 1; Journey to the Centre of the Earth (PG) Sat-Sun 1.15; Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (12A) Sat-Sun 2.30.
FAKENHAM
Hollywood: 01328 856765
The Duchess (12A) daily 5 plus Sat-Sun 2.30, Sat-Thurs 7.45; Mamma Mia! (PG) daily 5.40, 8 plus Sat-Sun 3.15; Disaster Movie (12A) daily 8.30 plus Sat-Sun 3.30; RocknRolla (15) daily 8.15; Journey to the Centre of the Earth (PG) Sat-Sun 12.30; Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (12A) Sat-Sun 1; Space Chimps (U) Sat-Sun 1.15.
Please note that cinema times, particularly at multiplexes, may be subject to change after the Dereham and Fakenham Times goes to press. Listings apply from Friday until Thursday. All times are pm except where stated.