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Norfolk DiaryAdventures, ramblings and photos featuring locations and events in and around Norfolk. If you know of an event happening in Norfolk, share it with us (contact info@norfolkholidaycottages.biz). Itteringham May Day Fayre 2012Don’t forget it’s Itteringham Village May Day Fayre 2012 this Monday. There’s usually some great bargains and a chance to experience an idyllic traditional English village fayre. Teas, coffees, cold drink, savouries and lots of delicious cakes available! This combines very nicely with a walk round Blickling Park nearby - assuming it doesn’t rain! Always a good idea after all that yummy cake.
Itteringham Fayre last year (2011)
Free Victorian Nights Festival brings the past to life in Cromer, Sheringham and Wells
The brand new Victorian Nights Festival is being funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, with financial support from Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service and North Norfolk District Council. Prepare to be entertained and amazed by the festival’s exciting events, which include Victorian fire eaters, escapologists, circus acts, a Victorian photo parlour, a steam train ride, hands-on activities, a Victorian fashion show, re-enactments, archive and feature film, guided walks and the chance to meet lots of costumed characters. Most of the events are drop-in, but some are ticketed. Please see the Victorian Nights website (www.victoriannightsnorthnorfolk.com) for more information. This brand new festival is part of the national Museums at Night campaign, the annual after-hours celebration of arts, history and heritage. The campaign is co-ordinated by Culture 24, a not-for-profit online publisher, working across the arts, heritage, education and tourism sectors. Rapeseed lights up the Norfolk landscapeFields of rapeseed are very dominant at the moment. The recent heavy rains have seen crops flourishing. The bright yellow rapeseed flowers against the dark blue rain clouds creates some beautiful landscape scenery. This is Hunworth near Holt, a location I shot last June also. Back then it was the poppies in force!
Wild About The Wensum at Pensthorpe 2012
Environmental Awareness event for all the Family – Bill Oddie to open the event.
Archery / Folk music / Wood Carving / Human Fruit machine / Word Orchestra / Build a giant dragonfly / Small Crafts / Pond dipping / Guide in the hide and lots more…… This year the event is raising money to go towards a DRAGONFLY habitat project in the Wensum Valley. For more information, visit the Pensthorpe website.
Fulmodeston Local Produce Market
On the 3rd Saturday of every month, over 25 local producers gather at the Old School Hall in Fulmodeston to showcase their high quality produce and to answer any questions that people may have. We believe that “food tastes better when you know its source” and this is the perfect opportunity to meet the businesses that the larger farm shops are eagerly purchasing from. Why pay more when you can cut out the middle man and purchase direct from these wonderful producers? Not only that, but the Fulmodeston Local Produce Market has a dedicated craft hall where you can purchase some beautiful pieces including photography, bags, hats, jewellery, illustrations, metal craft… the list goes on. Our next market is being held on Saturday 19th May 2012 between 10am and 2pm. There is also a book sale taking place in the Christ Church, so be sure to visit Fulmodeston and experience shopping in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Entry is free, there is ample parking and we have hot and cold refreshments available – join us and bring a friend or two! Fulmodeston Old School Hall, Barney Road, Fulmodeston, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0AT
Stody Lodge Gardens 2012Stody Lodge Gardens (just south of Holt) opens to the public on Sunday 6 May 2012, 2pm to 5pm. The beautiful gardens feature a spectacular display of flowering Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Magnolias – plus a Japanese Water Garden. This year all proceeds in aid of the Holt Youth Project. Adults £4.50, Children under 12 free. Free car park, picnic area, home-made refreshments, dogs welcome (on leads). Telephone 01263 863994.
Luscious Rocksteady Ska grooves in HoltDon’t miss a great night of dancing to luscious Rocksteady Ska grooves with The Sweetbeats in Holt this Saturday night (21st April 2012). Plus guest DJs: The Men from the Miniscule. Listen to the Sweetbeats at MySpace. Bar and Cocktail Bar ’til midnight, Dress Snapper Dapper (optional), Doors open 7.30pm, Tickets £6 (buy online or call 07949 922624) Holt Community Centre, Kerridge Way, Holt NR25 6DN.
[EVENT NOW OVER - It was a great night - look out for the Sweetbeats again]
Owl watching at Sculthorpe Moor near Fakenham
One of my favourite finds since living near Fakenham is Sculthorpe Moor, a beautiful nature reserve 1 mile north west of the town (towards Kings Lynn).
Emerging from the woods, a ‘saw sedge wetland’ beholds you… and whatever time of the year it is, there seems to always be something to spot. It’s a beautiful and tranquil place where quiet and respect are required. And… They have a live ‘Owlcam’ web feed! There were 4 eggs when I last looked. Can’t wait to see the chicks! Visit their web page at the Hawk and Owl Trust website to learn more: www.hawkandowl.org/SculthorpeHome 
The legend of Poppyland and The Garden of Sleep
He eventually ventured beyond Overstrand and discovered a tower overhanging the cliffs, surrounded with graves and poppies. On a beautiful sunny day, the scene must have been extremely picturesque and became the inspiration behind his verse, ‘A Summer Song’. In the verse Clement refers to the tower and its surroundings as ‘The Garden of Sleep’ in his ‘Poppyland’. And so the legend of Poppyland was born. Norfolk & Norwich Festival Tickets on sale
This year’s Norfolk & Norwich Festival features a headline show starring the population of Norfolk, one of the world’s most famous violin virtuosos, a company of acrobats at the forefront of modern circus, the brightest new thing on the classical music scene and a chance for the kids to get close up and personal with prehistoric beasts. For more information: Online www.nnfestival.org.uk
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Saturday 19th May, 10.00am – 5.00pm, FREE ENTRY to event and reserve.
The Fulmodeston Local Produce Market is a popular market with local residents and tourists a-like and is the place to visit if you are keen to indulge in some real Norfolk food.
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