NORWICH SOCIETY EVENTS 2008
The Norwich Society plans a year ahead, and publishes its programme of events.
Published April to August 2008 programme with small photos - 
In addition ad-hoc events are organised throughout the year and communicated to members. An up-to-date calendar of forthcoming events is given below showing the current availability.
From the Le Stranges to P.G. Wodehouse Thursday 15 May 8.45am -5.45pm |
Discover the architectural and historical delights of Hunstanton, a neglected gem of the West Norfolk coast: building styles and materials exclusive to the area. Walks and talk organized by the Hunstanton Civic Society.Slap-up lunch at The Ancient Mariner, bracing sea air included. Considerable active walking. |
Members tickets@ £35.00. Guest tickets @ £40.00 each |
Full |
| St Benedict's Street Walk Sunday 18 May 9.30am - 11.30 |
Blue Badge Guide, Rod Spokes, narrates the history of one of the oldes streets in Norwich. Meet outside Hog in Armour PH. Coffee at 11.00 am at the Hog in Armour PH. |
Members tickets@ £6.00. Guest tickets @ £8.00 each |
Full |
Round the Mound Thursday 22 May 2.30pm |
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Members tickets@ £6.00. Guest tickets @ £8.00 each |
Full |
Lost Pubs of Norwich Tuesday 17 June 6.30 |
Charles Chaplin shares his knowledge of the brewing industry and first-hand experiences of legendary public houses. Meet at St Andrew's Plain. Two-course buffet supper at Take 5 (former Louis Marchesi PH on Tombland) included. Moderate but extensive walking. |
Members tickets@ £15.00. Guest tickets @ £18.00 each |
Full |
Victorian Churches of Surburban Norwich Wed. 25 June 1.30 - 5.00pm. |
Nick Groves of the Historic Churches Trust leads a tour of three churches: Christ Church, Old Catton; Holy Trinity, Trinity Street; and St Mark's, Lakenham. Mini coach transport and tea catered by the Now-And-Again group at Holy Trinity Church Hall. Easy walking. Meet at Ber Street outside John Lewis. |
Members tickets@ £17.50. Guest tickets @ £22.00 each |
Spaces Available |
St Benedict's Street Walk Wednesday 2 July 6.30 pm |
Blue Badge Guide, Rod Spokes, narrates the history of one of the oldes streets in Norwich. Meet outside Micawber's PH. Two course salad buffet supper at Micawber's PH. Moderate walking, narrow pavements. |
Members tickets@ £15.00. Guest tickets @ £18.00 each |
Full |
Poppyland mark2: Edwardian Houses Tuesday 15 July 8.45 am - 5.45 pm |
By kind permission of Simon Finch, a private tour of the ground floor rooms and gardens of the recently refurbished Voewood near Holt with coffee. The house, by E.S. Prior, is on a distinctive butterfly plan. Lunch at Sea Marge included. Walking tours of Overstrand with Blue Badge Guides Sallyann Dawes and Jan King. A visit to Happisburgh Manor by kind permission of Norman Ashton. Tea on return journey. For active walkers. |
Members tickets@ £43.00. Guest tickets @ £48.00 each |
Spaces Available |
On Campus: Tour of UEA with tea Tuesday 5 August 2.00 pm |
Estates Director, Joseph Saunders explains the history of the campus and shows the important architecture. Meet outside Registry. Tea in the Sainsbury Centre included. For active walkers. |
Members tickets@ £10.00. Guest tickets @ £13.00 each |
Full |
Existing Members Tour of the Assembly House Sunday 10th August 2.30 pm |
Recent Chairman and Blue Badge Guide Jan King explains the history of the Assembly House, inside and out. (bring jacket or coat). Meet in the centre front hall.Priority to members who joined before 2006. No guests. Tea in the Ivory Room Easy walking. |
Members tickets@ £6.00. |
Full |
Dates for your Diary:
September 18: South of the Border: Beccles and Geldeston Hall
September 21 and October 5: New Members Teas
December 11: Big Christmas Party in the Assembly House
To book an event please print booking form, complete and return to :
The Administrator
Norwich Society, The Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RQ
Please include a stamped, addressed envelope and cheque with your booking form
In line with current legislation the Society has adopted the following policy on its liabilities and on the provision it will make for those with special needs. Events organized by the Society inevitably involve the provision of access to buildings and other locations that may carry risks to personal and collective safety. While members and guests participate in events at their own risk, the Society will do its best to minimize such risks. The Society reserves the right to refuse access to its events (or to any part of an event) to any member or guest who, in the judgement of a member of its Executive Committee or the event organiser, puts the safety of that individual or of other participants at risk.
The Society wishes to offer access to events to all members and guests and is compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (2005). People who may find access difficult under normal circumstances wishing to attend events should contact the Administrator at the time of application for a discussion of the practicability of the itinerary and of any special arrangements that may need to be made, which the Society will do its best to accommodate. It cannot undertake to accommodate the special needs of such persons who do not contact the Administrator in advance of events and it may, for reasons of safety and liability described above, refuse such persons participation in parts or all of its events.