Programme of Talks and Visits
The Norwich Society plans a year ahead, and publishes its programme of events.
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.
To book any event please contact :
The Administrator
Norwich Society, The Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RQ
Booking forms in the Annual Review, Newsletters and on the Norwich Society’s website.
SAE with ticket applications, please. All tickets and information from the Administrator of the Norwich Society.
No refunds later than 14 days before the event but arrangements for transfer of tickets may be made if there is a waiting list.
Norwich Society Liability and Disability Access Policy
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. |
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- SEPTEMBER
- OCTOBER
- NOV-DEC
- 2011
| 9, 10, 11, 12 September |
Heritage Open Days
Details to come.
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Wednesday 22 September
11am – 3pm |
Didlington Manor and Lunch
A private tour of the magnificent Victorian gardens of Didlington Hall, one of the grandest estates in Norfolk. The vast mansion was demolished but the site, complete with folly, boathouse, lake and wildlife sanctuary, has been renovated over the last 20 years. Three-course lunch served in the new Didlington Manor, styled in a tribute to the Amherst family’s Egyptian Museum that once inspired Howard Carter and H. Rider Haggard.
Self-drive: map with tickets.
Please be punctual but not too early.
Numbers: minimum 15, maximum 24. |
Members only £35. |
| Sunday 26 September 9.30am |
St Augustine’s Walk
Guided by Rod Spokes.
A repeat of last year’s tour of the historic byways of the
St Augustine’s and Oak Street area of Norwich, followed by coffee.
Meet outside St Augustine’s Church. |
Members £7. Guests £9. |
Sunday 3 October 2.30pm
The Assembly House, Norwich |
New Members’ Tour of the Assembly House and Tea
Tour by Jan King, recent Chairman of the Norwich Society.
Including tea in the Ivory Room.
(Priority for new members 2008, 2009, 2010) |
Members £6.
No guests. |
| Wednesday 13 October 2pm |
St Peter Mancroft – Second Chance
Guided by Jan King.
A tour of the city’s premier parish church,
including the bell tower, vestry and Peter Room.
Tea in the Octagon café.
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Members £6. Guests £8.
(Includes a donation to the Church) |
| Wednesday 20 October7.30pm |
Society Evening Third Wednesday Lecture
Noverre Suite, Assembly House, Norwich
Civic Fame in Renaissance Norwich
An illustrated talk by early modern historian Dr Victor Morgan of UEA
No booking necessary. |
Guests £2.50 at the door. |
| Wednesday 17 November 7.30pm |
Society Evening Third Wednesday Lecture
Music Room, Assembly House, Norwich
All HEART
Michael Loveday, CEO, talks about the activities of the Heritage Economic and Regeneration Trust. |
No booking necessary. Guests £2.50 at the door. |
| Wednesday 8th December 8.pm |
Society Christmas Party
St Giles Rooms, Norwich
Dessert, cheese and wine.
Details to come.
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Members £15.00. Guests £18.00. |
| Wednesday 19 January 12 for 12.30pm |
Norwich Society Winter Lunch
City College, Ipswich Road
Lunch at the Début restaurant with a talk by
Richard Cocke on Sculpture in Norwich. |
Members £17. Guests £21.
Numbers limited |
| Wednesday 16 February 10.30am |
Society Morning Third Wednesday Lecture
Noverre Suite, Assembly House, Norwich
The Colman Family and their work
Rod Spokes talks about the personal and social history
of Norwich’s renowned philanthropic dynasty.
Coffee available from 10am. |
No booking necessary. Guests £2.50 on the door. |
| Wednesday 16 March 10.30am |
Society Morning Third Wednesday Lecture
Music Room, Assembly House, Norwich
History of the Jews in Norwich
Talk by Maureen Leveton, WEA lecturer, and Sophie Cabot,
medieval specialist.
Coffee available from 10am. |
No booking necessary. Guests £2.50 on the door. |
| March |
Earlham Cemetery Walk
Details to come. |
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