WEDNESDAY, 10/12/2008EVENTSBRANDON. Full Gospel Church, Fengate Drove: Adult Bible study, youth and children's clubs, 6.30-8pm.Breckland Middle School: Thetford District Railway Club, 7.
WEDNESDAY, 10/12/2008
EVENTS
BRANDON. Full Gospel Church, Fengate Drove: Adult Bible study, youth and children's clubs, 6.30-8pm.
Breckland Middle School: Thetford District Railway Club, 7.30-10pm, 01842 814999.
CASTON. Primary School: Pram service (adults with children 0-5), 10.15am.
EAST HARLING. Sports and Social Club: Harling and District Social Support Group, make Christmas table decorations, 10.30am.
HOUGHTON-ON-THE-HILL. St Mary the Virgin Church: Church open, with England's earliest wall paintings, 2-4pm daily.
KING'S LYNN. Eco Ice-skating rink, New Conduit Street: Ice skating, hourly sessions (minimum 45 minutes on the ice), 12-8pm £3.95 per person, book at www.ecoiceskate.com or in person at any Borough Council leisure facility.
SNETTERTON. All Saints' Church: Carol service, 7pm.
SWAFFHAM. Assembly Rooms, Market Place: Neuromuscular Integrative Action movement exercise, 01362 694071 (Sarah).
Parish Church Rooms: Scallywags toddler group (term time), toys, craft, drinks, snack and more, new families always welcome, 9.30-11.30am, 01760 724236.
Oasis Centre, Cley Road: Open Doors drop-in centre, use of internet, read papers, chat, second-hand books and clothes, free refreshments, 10am-12.
Breckland Christian Fellowship, Oasis Centre, Cley Road: Healing Rooms, book an appointment for prayer, 11am-12, 01760 723175.
THETFORD. Toy Library, Fulmerston Road: Toy library, play session including snack and craft activity, 9am-12 £1 per family.
Church of the Nazarene: Coffee morning, with free coffee, 9am-1pm.
Methodist Church Hall: Thetford Leg Club (TLC), free leg care/check by trained nurses, for any age group, 9am-12.30pm.
Riversdale, Tanner Street: Amoghasiddhi Buddhist Centre, Meditation classes, 12-1pm £4, 01953 451937.
St Michael's Close Community Room: Thetford Elders' Lunch Club, freshly cooked lunch, £4, 01842 763722.
Abbey Neighbourhood Centre: Bingo, adults only, refreshments, 2-4pm.
Room 34, Rosemary Musker High School: Thetford Youth and Community Chess Club, junior and adult sessions, 6.30-8.30pm, 01842 755182.
Small Courtroom, Guildhall, Market Place: Thetford Spiritualist Church service, 7.30pm.
WATTON. Sports Centre: Christmas bingo, doors open 6.45, eyes down 7.30pm.
WEETING. Village Hall: Weeting Weenies, parent/carer and toddler group, all welcome, 0-4 years, 10am-12.
FITNESS
BRANDON. Breckland Forest Gymnastics Club, training at various levels, details 01842 815218.
Sports Centre: Fitness class for the unfit, 6-6.30pm; beginners pilates, 6.45-7.45pm; pilates for experienced, 7.45-8.45pm.
Leisure Centre: Spinning, cardiovascular training session using fixed wheel bikes, 6.30-7.30pm.
SWAFFHAM. Meet Buttercross car park: Walking for Health, weekly White Hart Walk (2.5 miles), 9.30am, turn up or telephone 01362 656344/656820.
Campingland Car Park, by the Community Centre: Tai chi in the Park (weather permitting), 10.30-11.30am, donations to Swaffham and Litcham Home Hospice, 01760 724170.
Assembly Rooms, Market Place: Fitness for anyone, 7.30pm, 01362 694071 (Sarah).
THETFORD. Cloverfield Community Church: Pilates, fitness class, 10-11am, 01842 815074.
Grammar School: Thetford Judo Club, 8-9pm.
WATTON. Junior School: Kuk Sool Won, martial art, suitable for all ages, 6.30-8pm.
Youth Centre: Tae Kwon Do, Saracen Martial Arts, first lesson free, 7-8pm, 01953 882034.
Sports Centre: Table tennis, juniors 6.30pm, seniors 7.30pm.
WEETING. Primary School: Kickboxing, adults and children from 7 years, 7pm, 07759436272.
CONCERTS
LAKENHEATH. Royal British Legion Club: Lakenheath Charity Christmas Carol Concert, with Lakenheath Silver Band, Lakenheath Explorer Scouts, Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies, ladies keep fit and Father Christmas, 7.30pm £2/children £1; proceeds Medi Aid at the village surgery.
WATTON. Queens Hall: Lunchtime concert, tickets £5 from Adcocks, 12-2pm.
DANCES
BARTON MILLS. Village Hall: Modern square dance classes, 8pm.
BRANDON. Community Centre, Bury Road: Ballroom and popular sequence tea dance, 2-4.30pm £2.50.
CROXTON. Village Hall: Thetford Modern and Old Time Dance Club, sequence dancing, with tuition, 8-10pm, 01842 761283.
KING'S LYNN. Lynnsport and Leisure Park, Greenpark Avenue: Secret Salsa, class 7pm, 07863 291074.
SAHAM TONEY. Wells Cole Community Centre, Bell Lane: Modern jive with the Jive Club, beginners and improvers 8-10pm £5.
THURSDAY, 11/12/2008
EVENTS
BRANDON. Baptist Church: Coffee morning, 9.30-11.30am.
Harvest Centre, Brandon Full Gospel Church, Fengate Drove: Healing Rooms ministry, 5.30-8.30pm, appointments on 01842 828537.
KING'S LYNN. Eco Ice-skating rink, New Conduit Street: Ice skating, hourly sessions (minimum 45 minutes on the ice), 12-8pm £3.95 per person, book at www.ecoiceskate.com or in person at any Borough Council leisure facility.
SWAFFHAM. Baptist Church, Station Street: J's for children 6 years and over with games, puppets, arts, crafts, etc, 5.30-8pm £1.
THETFORD. Riversdale Centre, Tanner Street: Thetford healers session, open to public, 9.30-11.30am free, donations accepted.
Methodist Church: Christmas Tree Festival.
Abbey Neighbourhood Centre: Matthew House Project, needle exchange and community drop-in, 12-2pm.
Fulmerston Church, Pine Close: Big Sitting Room youth group, 13-18 years, 7-9pm.
WATTON. Pentecostal Church, Old Dereham Road: Noah's Ark toddler and baby group, 9.30-11.30am, 01953 881358; Noah's Ark 3-5s and parents/carers, 1.30-3pm £1 per family, 01953 882986.
FITNESS
BRANDON. Breckland Forest Gymnastics Club, training at various levels, details 01842 815218.
Leisure Centre: Tumblers coffee morning, for mothers and toddlers, 9.30-11.30am.
Leisure Centre: Legs, bums and tums, low/medium impact aerobic class, 6.30-7.30pm.
Leisure Centre: Spinning, cardiovascular training session using fixed wheel bikes, 7.30-8.30pm.
GREAT HOCKHAM. Village Hall: Taekwondo/self defence, first lesson free, 7-8pm, 01953 882848.
THETFORD. Norfolk Natural Health Clinic: C'hi gung, 10am-12, 01842 820121.
Cloverfields Church Hall: Kickboxing tuition for adults and children, from 7 years, 6.30pm, 07759436272.
WATTON. Sports Centre: Table tennis, 2-4pm.
SHOWS
THETFORD. Carnegie Rooms: Cinders and her Blue Suede Shoes, panto performed by children from the Phase One theatre group, 7pm £1.50 adults/50p children (no unaccompanied children).
DANCES
Dances
CARBROOKE. Village Hall, Church Street: Carbrooke Sequence Dance Club, tuition 7.30-8pm, dancing 8-10.15pm £1.50.
FRIDAY, 12/12/2008
EVENTS
GREAT ELLINGHAM. Recreation Centre: Breckland Astronomical Society, talk - Spacerocks: The Apollo Conspiracy, 7.30pm £2/members £1.50.
KING'S LYNN. Eco Ice-skating rink, New Conduit Street: Ice skating, hourly sessions (minimum 45 minutes on the ice), 12-8pm £3.95 per person, book at www.ecoiceskate.com or any Borough Council leisure facility.
POTT ROW. Methodist Chapel: Celebrate Christmas, decorated Christmas trees, gift stalls, seasonal refreshments, 10am-4pm.
SWAFFHAM. Oasis Centre, Cley Road: Coffeetots for parents/carers and pre-school children, 10am-12 £1 first adult, 25p per child, 50p extra adult (including refreshments).
Oasis Centre, Cley Road: Powapak, for children aged 5-9, fun, games, crafts, 6-7pm 50p.
Ex-Servicemen's Social Club, Lynn Street: Super meat draw, 10pm tickets 5 for £2 from club.
THETFORD. Toy Library, Fulmerston Road: Toy library, play session including snack and craft activity, 9am-12 £1 per family.
Fulmerston Christian Fellowship: Parent and toddler group, term time only, 9.15-10.45am.
Methodist Church: Christmas Tree Festival, primary schools' carol celebration, 1.45pm.
Kings Court, Earl Street: Cancer Support Group, 10-11.30am.
St Michael's Close Community Room: Thetford Elders' Lunch Club, freshly cooked lunch, £4, 01842 763722.
Laburnum Grove Day Centre, Elm Road: Age Concern lunches, 3-course lunch, transport available 1pm £3.60, bookings 01842 750088.
WATTON. Pentecostal Church, Old Dereham Road: Friendship club, meet new people, chat, tea/coffee, 10am-12, 01953 881358.
FITNESS
BRANDON. Leisure Centre: A social and fun filled session for the more mature person, with light aerobics, badminton, gym time and coffee, 10am-12 and 12-2pm.
Leisure Centre: Badminton, experienced players welcome, 7.30-9.30pm.
THETFORD. Breckland Leisure Centre: Thetford Rollerskating Club, for boys and girls from 4 years, tuition, grades and certificates, skate hire available, 4.55pm.
SHOWS
WEST ACRE. River Studios, River Road: Humbug! (based on A Christmas Carol) adapted by Andy Naylor - Westacre Theatre Company, 7pm £12/children £6, 01760 755800.
DANCES
BECK ROW. Community Centre: Square dance classes, 8-10pm first evening free.
WATTON. Wayland Hall: Ballroom and Latin, class 7.30-8.30pm £3, 01953 885158.
SALES
HOLME HALE. Village Hall: General auction, book in from 12.30pm, starts 6pm; information 01362 851475.
SWAFFHAM. Assembly Rooms, Market Place: Cakes, plants, crafts, books, toys, jewellery, cards, raising funds for an indoor ice rink at Christmas, 9am-1pm.
SATURDAY, 13/12/2008
EVENTS
BRANDON. Scout Hut: 1st Brandon Beaver Group, 5¾-8 years, 11.30am-12.30pm, 01842 814145.
DEREHAM. Mid Norfolk Railway, Dereham Station: Christmas fair, bookings being taken for Santa Specials, 10am-4pm, 01362 851723.
GREAT CRESSINGHAM. Village Hall: Christmas bingo, doors open 6.30 for eyes down 7.30pm.
GREAT ELLINGHAM. St James Church: Christmas tree festival, followed by carols in the evening, 10am-3pm and 5.30-6.30pm collection in aid of Quidenham Children's Hospice.
HOLME HALE. Vine Cottage, 7 Lower Road: Open weekend exhibition, work by Christopher Hollick - paintings, woodturning, wood/metal fish, cards and more, 10am-4pm.
KING'S LYNN. Eco Ice-skating rink, New Conduit Street: Ice skating, hourly sessions (minimum 45 minutes on the ice), 10am-5pm £3.95 per person, book on www.ecoiceskate.com or in person at any Borough Council leisure facility.
OXBOROUGH. Oxburgh Hall: Victorian Christmas, costumed characters, festive music, carol singers, craft activities for children, Santa's grotto, 11am-4pm £3 per child including present, 01366 328243.
THETFORD. Methodist Church: Christmas Tree Festival, lunches served from 12.
Toy Library, Fulmerston Road: Toy library, play session including snack and craft activity, 12-2pm £1 per family.
Laburnum Grove Day Centre, Elm Road: Age Concern lunches, 3-course lunch, transport available 1pm £3.60, bookings 01842 750088.
Ancient House Museum: Act Along A Christmas Carol, join Scrooge in the Ancient House production of Dickens' classic tale, come as your favourite character, 2-3pm £2, booking essential 01842 752599.
FITNESS
BRANDON. Leisure Centre: Badminton coaching, 10am-12.
SHOWS
WEST ACRE. River Studios, River Road: Humbug! (based on A Christmas Carol) adapted by Andy Naylor - Westacre Theatre Company, 2pm and 7pm £12/children £6, 01760 755800.
CONCERTS
SPORLE. St Mary's Church: A Yuletide Miscellany, traditional winter tunes to lift the heart, 7.30pm £3, 01760 723236; proceeds St Mary's water fund.
WEETING. Village Hall: Concert of Christmas carols, and music with Breckland Brass Band, supported by children of Weeting VC School, 7.30pm free.
GIGS
CASTLE ACRE. Ostrich: Arnie Cottrell and Richard Digance, 9pm.
FOULDEN. White Hart: Blue Fingers, 8.30pm.
SWAFFHAM. Ex-Servicemen's Club: Live entertainment, Barry Graham, members £1, guests £1, non members £5.
DANCES
RAF MARHAM. Sandringham Centre: Marham Dance Club, all ages, hip hop and more, 9.30-11.30am.
SALES
CASTLE ACRE. Friends of St James the Great Church bookshop, High Street: Charity bookshop open, 10am-4pm.
THETFORD. Guildhall: Grand Christmas fair, Father Christmas, 9.30am.
Methodist Church: Cakes and Beanies for sale in aid of Acorn House at Addenbrooke's, 10am-12.
EXHIBITIONS
HOLME HALE. Vine Cottage, 7 Lower Road: Opening of barn display area, watercolours, cards, wood and metal items, 10am-4pm, 01760 447478.
SUNDAY, 14/12/2008
EVENTS
BRANDON. Full Gospel Church, Fengate Drove: Worship celebration and the Word, 10am.
BRECKLES. St Margaret's Church: Candlelit lessons and carols, 5pm.
GREAT HOCKHAM. Holy Trinity Church: Sunday Club (ages 4-11), 10.20am; holy communion, 10.30am.
HOLME HALE. Vine Cottage, 7 Lower Road: Open weekend exhibition, work by Christopher Hollick - paintings, woodturning, wood/metal fish, cards and more, 10am-4pm.
KING'S LYNN. Eco Ice-skating rink, New Conduit Street: Ice skating, hourly sessions (minimum 45 minutes on the ice), 12-4pm £3.95 per person, book at www.ecoiceskate.com or any Borough Council leisure facility.
LAKENHEATH. RSPB Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve, Station Road: Yuletide ramble, brisk stroll around reserve, mulled wine and mince pies available (£3 extra), 10.30am-1pm £3/children £1/RSPB members half-price, booking 01842 863400.
MERTON. St Peter's Church: Matins, 9am.
OXBOROUGH. Oxburgh Hall: Victorian Christmas, costumed characters, festive music, carol singers, craft activities for children, Santa's grotto, 11am-4pm £3 per child including present, 01366 328243.
SWAFFHAM. Oasis Centre, Cley Road: Breckland Christian Fellowship, worship and ministry, 10.30am.
Community Centre: Aphesis Community Church meets every Sunday to celebrate Jesus, 10.30am.
Ex-Servicemen's Social Club, Lynn Street: One house jackpot bingo, 9.30pm.
THETFORD. Cloverfield Community Church, Rosecroft Way: Service, 10am.
Church of the Nazarene, Croxton Road: Service, 10.45am.
WEST TOFTS. St Mary's Church, Stanford Training Area: Annual carol service, accompanied by the Royal Anglian Regiment (V) Band, coffee, tea and mince pies after service, 6pm.
FITNESS
BRANDON. Leisure Centre Foyer: Brandon Fern Hoppers, friendly running group for all abilities, 9am, 01842 763174.
SWAFFHAM. Woolworths, Church Walk: Walking for Health, weekly Church Walk (1 mile), 2pm, just turn up or telephone 01362 656344/656820.
EXHIBITIONS
HOLME HALE. Vine Cottage, 7 Lower Road: Opening of barn display area, watercolours, cards, wood and metal items, 10am-4pm, 01760 447478.
MONDAY, 15/12/2008
EVENTS
BRANDON. Methodist Church: Tiny Talk, baby signing classes, 9.30-10.30am.
Library: Bookstart sessions, for mums, toddlers and babies, stories and nursery rhymes, 10-11am.
KING'S LYNN. Eco Ice-skating rink, New Conduit Street: Ice skating, hourly sessions (minimum 45 minutes on the ice), 12-8pm £3.95 per person, book at www.ecoiceskate.com or in person at any Borough Council leisure facility.
SWAFFHAM. Parish Church Rooms: Noah's Ark toddler group (term time), toys, craft, drinks, snack and more, new families always welcome, 1-2.45pm, 01760 724236.
THETFORD. Toy Library, Fulmerston Road: Toy library, play session including snack and craft activity, 9am-12 £1 per family.
Fulmerston Christian Fellowship: Parent and Toddler Group, 9.15-10.45am.
United Reformed Church, Earls Street: Bumps and Babies Café, all pregnant women and families with babies welcome, drop in an time between 9.30-11.30am.
Riversdale Centre: Thetford Elders Lunch Club, freshly cooked lunch, £4, 01842 763722.
Abbey Neighbourhood Centre: Dads Place, information and support for dads, drop-in, 1-3pm, 01842 821643.
St Michael's Community Hall: Nexus, everyone welcome, disabled and non disabled, teas, chat and weekly raffle in aid of Nexus, 1.30-3.30pm.
Fulmerston Church: KClub, for 5-11 years, activities and games, 4.30-6pm free, 01842 821643.
Salvation Army, Magdalen Street: Kids Alive Club, 4-11 years, 5.15-6.15pm, 754712.
Riversdale Centre, Audrey Room, Tanner Street: Thetford healing group, healing sessions open to the public, 7.30-9pm free but donations accepted.
FITNESS
BRANDON. Leisure Centre: Tai chi, relaxation, movement, 10-11am.
Leisure Centre: Cardio kick, using techniques from kick boxing and aerobic steps, 6.30-7.30pm.
Leisure Centre: Spinning, cardiovascular training session using fixed wheel bikes, 7-8pm.
Leisure Centre: Taekwondo/self defence ideal for all ages, first lesson free, 7.30-8.30pm contact Dave Robb 01953 882848.
WRETHAM. Village Hall: Tai chi, relaxation, meditation, 5.30-6.30pm.
DANCES
SAPISTON. Village Hall: Beginners sequence dancing lessons, 6.30pm, 01284 703943.
SWAFFHAM. Sacred Heart Convent School: Ballroom and Latin with Xavier, in the gym, ballroom 7-8pm, Latin 8-9pm, Argentine tango 9-10pm £5 per class, 01760 336410.
THETFORD. Carnegie Room, Cage Lane: Sequence/social dancing, 2-4pm £2 01842 765365; Secret Salsa, class 7.30pm, 07863 291074.
Admiral School: Line dancing classes, 8-10pm.
TUESDAY, 16/12/2008
EVENTS
BRANDON. Full Gospel Church, Fengate Drove: Kidzone, parent and toddler group, 10am-12.
Baptist Church Hall, High Street: Brandon Arts Society, all abilities welcome, 2-4pm, 01842 810677.
Scout Hut: 1st Brandon Cub Group, 8-10 1/2 years, first session free, 6.30-8pm, 01842 814145.
Sports and Social Clubroom: Social chess, training on request, 7pm, 01842 810506.
KING'S LYNN. Eco Ice-skating rink, New Conduit Street: Ice skating, hourly sessions (minimum 45 minutes on the ice), 12-8pm £3.95 per person, book at www.ecoiceskate.com or in person at any Borough Council leisure facility.
LITTLE ELLINGHAM. Old School Hall, Church Road: Christmas prize bingo, with Christmas draw, doors 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm.
OXBOROUGH. Village Hall: Christmas quiz, includes mince pies, 8pm £2.50.
SHIPDHAM. WI Hall: Whist drive, 7.30pm £1.
SWAFFHAM. Baptist Church: Parent and toddler session, 9.30am £1 per family including refreshments.
Oasis Centre, Cley Road: Oasis Care Lunch Club, Christmas meal followed by a carol service, £4.
Methodist Church: Churches Together town carol service, 7pm.
THETFORD. Salvation Army, Magdalen Street: Little Lambs parents and toddlers, 9.30-11.30am.
Redcastle Furze Community Centre: Coffee morning, free internet use, 9.30am-1pm.
Riversdale Centre: Thetford Elders Lunch Club, freshly cooked lunch, £4, 01842 763722.
Homestart, 63 Vicarage Road: Baby Buddies, friendship and support for young parents, 12.30-2.30pm, 01842 821642.
Riversdale Centre: Learn first aid with the British Red Cross, 7-9pm.
WATTON. Christian Community Centre, High Street: The Secrets of Honey and Bees, Norfolk Wildlife Trust talk by John Everett followed by seasonal buffet and refreshments, 7.45-9.30pm £6/members £5.
FITNESS
BRANDON. Leisure Centre: Leisure Club for the more mature client, involving light aerobics, badminton, gym and coffee, 10am-12 and 12-2pm.
Leisure Centre: Yoga class, for regulars and complete novices, 5.45-7.15pm.
Leisure Centre: Spinning, cardiovascular training session using fixed wheel bikes, 6-7pm and 7-8pm.
Leisure Centre Foyer: Brandon Fern Hoppers, friendly running group for all abilities, 7pm, 01842 763174.
Sports Centre: Badminton, all ages, 7.30-9.30pm, 01842 815111.
Leisure Centre: Beginners pilates, 8-9pm, 01842 813748.
WATTON. Christian Community Centre: Tai chi (relaxation) classes, 7.15, email taichi7stars@googlemail.com.
WEETING. Weeting 21: Pilates 6-6.45pm £3 per class, £6 for ball and pilates; 7-8pm £4 per class, £6 for ball and pilates.
DANCES
HOLME HALE. The Pavilion, School Road: Latin with Xavier, class 9-10pm £5, 01760 336410.
RAF MARHAM. Sandringham Centre: Marham Dance Club, all ages, hip hop and more, 7-9pm..
SWAFFHAM. Hamond's High School, Brandon Road: Line with Dave, beginners 7.15-8.15pm, improvers 8.15-10pm, 01328 863697.
WATTON. Wayland Hall: Ballroom and Latin, class 7.30-8.30pm £3, 01953 885158.
SALES
WATTON. Watton Salerooms, 10 Breckland Business Park, Norwich Road: General auction, 9.30am (viewing 8.30am).
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