Going Out

Preview: This weekend's family events

1940S WEEKEND

North Norfolk Railway, September 19/20, £13 adult all day rover tickets (£12 cons), £9 children, £38 family, £1 platform tickets, 01263 820800

One of its best-loved events of the year returns to the North Norfolk Railway this weekend. The Bulldog Spirit that saw us through the darkest days of the 20th century is celebrated on the Poppy Line with its famous 1940s Weekend.

Every station along the scenic will be protected against attack, Dads' Army troops will be practising their drill up and down the line, despatch riders will be out in force.

GI Joes will be doing their bit alongside our army, navy and air force lads. And civilians in typical period dress will be doing their best to keep calm and carry on.

There'll be wartime grub, music and dancing - and you can buy 1940s gear and ephemera at the flea market by Holt station. There will a Saturday evening party at Sheringham station (£1 admission, food and drink extra). Pop along in period costume and add to the nostalgic fun.

www.nnrailway.co.uk



GRAND HENHAM STEAM RALLY

Henham Park, off the A12 near Southwold, September 19/20, £7/£8, under-14s free, 01502 742376

The 35th Grand Henham Steam Rally rolls back into Henham Park this weekend drawing thousands of visitors and steam enthusiasts from across the country.

This year's pageant will focus on how road haulage through the ages from horse drawn vehicles right up to the very latest juggernauts.

Displays will start with a stunning array of 'real' horse power the story will move on to steam power and through the development of vehicles powered by the internal combustion engine.

Another theme will be speedway and the show will feature a look at how it developed as a major sport in the area, with leading teams in both Norwich and Great Yarmouth.

Other attractions include the death-defying Ken Fox Wall of Death. As well as steam and traction engines, steam rollers, vintage and classic cars there will be plenty of stands and craft stalls and to browse among.

www.henhamsteamrally.org



HAVEN ROTARY DUCK RACE

The Waterways, Great Yarmouth, September 20, 2pm, 01493 844568

Over 3,000 ducks will be eager for starters orders at The Waterways, on North Drive, in Yarmouth, as the 10th annual Haven Rotary Club Duck Race takes place on Sunday.

A huge crowd of enthusiastic race-goers including the Mayor and Lady Mayoress, Dale Gordon, Haven chairman Mike Butcher and numerous wild-fowlers gathered for this charity fun event which raises money for worthy charities. Since its inception, this event has raised over £40,000 for charities and hopes to hit £50,000 this year.

As in other years, large crowds are expected. The fun starts from 2pm. If you would like to spend a few bob, you can back ducks at £1 a go in two great races, and stand a chance of winning £350 in prize money in each race!

And don't worry - all the entrants are of the yellow plastic variety!

www.havenrotary.org.uk