SANTA’S GROTTO FOR DOGS SAT 8 DEC | 11am-3pm
Bring your dressed up pooches to meet Santa Woof Woof! Chat to the RSPCA, Canine Behaviour Counsellor Kiran Brice and meet the Pets as Therapy dogs. Free – donations encouraged.
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FESTIVE MUSIC CAROLS WITH THE KING
SUN 2 DEC | 7pm-10pm (doors 6.30pm) Kick off the Christmas season with an evening of classic songs from Elvis and the Blue Sueders, supported by The Norfolk Broads and guest singer Dale Bullimore. Hosted by Jarrolds – tickets available from Jarrold.co.uk/events
THU 11 OCT – SAT 15 DEC Mon-Sat 10am-5pm | Sun 11am-4pm
SWING INTO CHRISTMAS
Get your Christmas cards, wrapping paper, gift tags and advent calendars here – a great way to donate to charity. The shop is outside The Forum.
The Jonathan Wyatt Big Band are back with their hit Christmas show of great festive music. They’ll have you tapping along, singing and laughing in your seats! Tickets from Norwich Theatre Royal.
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Arts and crafts, seasonal food and drink, live music, charity book stall, a tombola and much more.
BBC Radio Norfolk celebrate with music, special guests and lots of festive fun!
GLOBAL VILLAGE CHRISTMAS MARKET
THU 29 NOV – SAT 1 DEC | 10am-5pm Traders, illustrators and makers will be selling beautiful gifts from around the world. Outside on Saturday, there will also be music and food stalls.
THE PARENT AND BABY CHRISTMAS FAIR
THE FORUM OPENING HOURS
EVENT AND VENUE HIRE AT THE FORUM
Every day thousands of people visit The Forum. It’s free to enter and you’ll always find something going on!
The Forum building and car park open 7am-midnight.
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WHAT’S ON GUIDE
Throughout the Christmas season there will be local musicians and choirs performing, to raise money for Norfolk’s Cancer Charity The Big C – details on our website.
For more detailed information and updates about what’s on visit theforumnorwich.co.uk
ABOUT US The iconic Forum building is managed by The Forum Trust, an independent, self-financing charitable organisation. We deliver and support a series of free year round events including Norwich Science Festival, Norwich Gaming Festival, Run Norwich, Norfolk Maker’s Festival, Heritage Open Days and more.
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NORWICH CHRISTMAS MARKET
SUN 9 DEC | 10.30am-4.30pm A great place for family and friends to shop for their nearest and dearest. From pregnancy treats to toddler toys, grab yourself a Christmas gift!
NORWICH CHRISTMAS MARKET FRI 7 – SUN 23 DEC Varying times, see website
Wander around this special market with festive wooden chalets offering beautiful and unique gifts, seasonal food and drink and street entertainment.
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Makers from across Norfolk take over The Forum with exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops and crafty, inspirational conversation. norfolkmakersfestival.co.uk
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. For Library, Tourist Information Centre, Norfolk Citizens Advice Bureau and business opening hours see website.
FRI 21 DEC | 9am-12.30pm
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Join us as we switch on our magnificent Christmas tree, donated and created by Taverham Nursery Centre. There’s an elf theme this year and ‘Elfie-Selfies’ are encouraged! There’ll also be school choirs and a character from Norwich Theatre Royal’s panto, Aladdin.
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LOADS OF EVENTS RIGHT IN THE CENTRE OF NORWICH
The building is home to one of the UK’s best libraries, The Forum shop by Jarrold, Café Bar Marzano, Pizza Express, and a spacious Atrium, Gallery, Auditorium and Amphitheatre for exhibitions and events. Also, BBC East has its headquarters here, as does MINT, a charity which helps young people find work and Norfolk Citizen’s Advice Bureau.
STAY UP TO DATE Join our email newsletter – theforumnorwich.co.uk/newsletter
Call 01603 727963 or 01603 727964 or visit theforumnorwich.co.uk/venue-hire to find out more.
PARKING The Forum has an underground car park with 204 spaces, open seven days a week. Located in the centre of Norwich it is perfect parking for popping into The Forum, shopping, eating out, visiting museums or going to shows at Norwich Theatre Royal. Income from our car park helps support the Forum’s programme of FREE events.
NORFOLK & NORWICH MILLENNIUM LIBRARY For details of events at the Library, Norfolk Heritage Centre, Business & Intellectual Property Centre Norfolk and 2nd Air Division Memorial Library pop into the Library or visit norwichmillenniumlibrary.eventbrite.co.uk @NorfolkLibs | @MillenniumLib NorfolkLibrariesUK | MillenniumLibrary
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NORWICH SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2018 FRI 19 – SAT 27 OCT It’s back! Norwich Science Festival returns this October half-term with nine days of hands-on science, cutting-edge research, inspiring shows and intriguing talks from scientists and celebrities – for all ages and levels of knowledge. Explore how developments in science and technology will shape our future world, and what we can do to help make it sustainable.
NEW THIS YEAR A day dedicated to celebrating our oceans, seas and rivers – from aquatic wildlife to our responsibility to protect the marine environment. Plus free hands-on fun in The Forum’s ‘Explorium’ looking at nature and wildlife, physics, astronomy and space, technology, engineering, chemistry, medicine and health and more... The Festival is a partnership initiative celebrating Norwich’s scientific research, and is coordinated by The Forum. It is made possible by sponsorship from Anglian Water, University Technical College Norfolk, Vattenfall, Briar Chemicals, KLM UK Engineering and Developing Experts, and funding from Foyle Foundation, Geoffrey Watling Trust, The John Jarrold Trust, Norfolk County Council and Norwich Business Improvement District. HEADLINE SPONSOR:
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DON’T MISS! NCAS ARTIST TALK BY ROGER MALBERT | WED 31 OCT
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OCTOBER NORFOLK AND NORWICH ART CIRCLE EXHIBITION MON 1 – SAT 6 OCT | 9am-5pm
ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE FAIR SAT 6 OCT | THU 20 DEC | 9am-4pm
Come and browse the ceramics, glass, silver, jewellery and more to see if you can find yourself a one-off piece. Or lose yourself in the second-hand book fair, where you might find a hidden treasure or discover a new author.
BAHA’I FAITH INFORMATION DAY SUN 7 OCT | 9am-5pm
Come talk to local Baha’is about their faith’s vision of lasting peace among all nations and the unity of the peoples of the world in their rich diversity.
CARE FOR CARERS INFORMATION DAY MON 8 OCT | 9am-3pm
NORWICH SPINAL HEALTH SAT 13 OCT | 9.30am – 4.30pm
INSPIRED ART
FRI 12 – SAT 13 OCT | 10am-5pm
An exhibition from some of Norfolk and Suffolk’s most talented young artists from the Inspiration Trust family of schools. See works inspired by their unique perspective on life in the region today.
NORWICH FILM FESTIVAL 2018 | 9, 12, 13, 16, 17 & 18 NOV
THE MATTHEW PROJECT – STOP SMOKING SAT 13 OCT | 11am-3pm
The Matthew Project’s “Voicebox” will be launching their Smoking Cessation project for 11-19 year olds. Talk to one of their practitioners about how to quit smoking or to take part in the project.
NCAS ARTIST TALK – HAND DRAWN ACTION PACKED WED 31 OCT | 7.30pm £2.50 members | £4 non-members
Roger Malbert will talk about curating exhibitions and writing about drawing. He has worked for the Arts Council, the South Bank Centre and the Hayward Gallery, and is the author of Drawing People: The Human Figure in Contemporary Art.
SPOOKY CITY
WED 31 OCT | 6pm–8pm Creepy costumes and eerie entertainment return to the city streets for Halloween. Fun for all, as skeletons, witches and ghosts wander through the city. See norwich.gov.uk for details.
Help and advice for carers, the cared for, the elderly, lonely and vulnerable and any people in need of talking to someone impartial.
The NNAC has been in existence for over one hundred years and has encouraged people living in Norfolk to participate and appreciate art. The exhibition will show new work on display from a range of members and will be available to purchase.
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THU 4 OCT | 9am-4.30pm
Tickets are now on sale for all events, including Space Descent with Tim Peake: The VR Experience Tour Bus; Bakineering in Space, with The Great British Bake Off finalist Andrew Smyth; and a Women in Science panel with Angela Saini. Visit the website for the full programme.
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Do you suffer from headaches, neck pain or back pain? The team at Norwich Spinal Health will be offering complimentary spinal health checks.
THE NORFOLK CRAFT GUILD EXHIBITION AND SALE Unique crafts make great gifts – something unusual and individual for yourself or a loved one. Come and see an eclectic collection of stunning hand-made crafts, from glass to textiles and lots more.
CIRCUS 250 FINALÉ!
The exhibition is a collaboration between Museum Boerhaave and Cabaret Mechanical Theatre and supported by Norwich City Council.
NOVEMBER NORWICH FILM FESTIVAL 2018 9, 12, 13, 16, 17 & 18 NOV | Screenings at The Forum (7-18 Nov City-wide)
This city-wide festival will be screening over 100 films including regional premières of features and short films by regional and international filmmakers. See a selection of screenings at The Forum.
*Please note: at times the exhibition will have visiting school groups.
THU 15 – SAT 17 NOV | FRI 7 – SAT 8 DEC 10am-6pm (Thu 15 Nov 10am-8pm) A selection of local craft traders and artists all under one roof. Browse the very best of East Anglia’s thriving handmade craft and gift stalls.
THE WELL EXHIBITION
SUN 18 – WED 21 NOV | 10am-2pm
NORMAL FOR NORFOLK THU 8 NOV | 6pm-9pm
NCAS ARTIST TALK – THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC SCULPTURE
EXPLORING BARRIERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND SOCIAL MOBILITY IN NORFOLK
Discussion panel with a Q&A aimed at both the general public and the teaching profession, covering widening participation and social mobility.
MARY RICHARDSON AND LYNN RAVENHILL ART
THU 15 – SAT 17 NOV | 10am-5pm Atmospheric watercolours, wildlife sculptures and vibrant paintings will be on show – something for everybody to enjoy.
Join us to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War. Explore the legacies of Armistice and how the campaigns on the Somme and in Gaza impacted the lives of Norfolk men. Learn about Norfolk women whose lives were transformed as they stepped into new roles and how these pioneers lost much of their new found liberty at wars end.
EXHIBITION
THU 1 – TUE 13 NOV | 10am-4pm* (extended opening 11 Nov 9am-5pm)
MODERN COUNTRY CRAFTS
The Well is an artist-led group supporting and developing artists living with mental health issues. This exhibition affordable art aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
DON’T MISS!
NORFOLK IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR: SOMME TO ARMISTICE
Roll up, roll up for the greatest mechanical show on Earth! This entertaining exhibition marks the end of our Circus 250 celebrations. Featuring beautiful mechanical sculpture, physics games and puzzles there will never be a dull moment!
For events and talks visit theforumnorwich.co.uk/ww1
WED 21 NOV | 7.30pm £2.50 members | £4 non-members
Chris Mardell will talk about the Peterborough Sculpture Trust, asking questions about how public art is commissioned, presented and valued, with particular relevance for Norwich.
YES GROUP NORWICH THU 29 NOV | 6.30pm
The Yes Group Norwich brings inspirational speakers to Norwich each month, to offer us the latest information in their field. All welcome.
MECHANICAL CIRCUS | 1 DEC 2018 – 27 JAN 2019
DECEMBER ART NORFOLK 18
SUN 4 – THU 6 DEC | 10am-5pm An exhibition of paintings, prints, sculpture and mixed media.
MEMORY JOGGERS 2018
THU 18 OCT, 21 NOV, 6 & 20 DEC | 10am-2pm A display of reminiscence triggers and memorabilia to jog people’s memories. Plus reminiscence training for carers of people living with dementia.
UNIK DESIGN
THU 13 – SAT 15 DEC | 9.30am-5.30pm They’re back with a great selection of local, handmade crafts for sale directly from the designers.
BUY LOCAL NORFOLK CHRISTMAS EXPO WED 19 DEC | 9am-5pm
Local businesses showcase their products and services at the Buy Local Norfolk Members Expo with a distinct Christmas feel.
LAND, SEA AND SKYE
FRI 21 – SUN 23 DEC | 10am to 5pm Skye is the brainchild of a painter and a videographer. Their exhibition is an adventure across land and sea in oil paintings and prints.
INSIDE THE BOX
FRI 21 – SAT 22 DEC | 10am-7pm Local interior designer, artist and curator Agnieszka Siwonia will be exhibiting and selling artwork, upcycled and bespoke furniture and lighting.
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