So much to volunteer for in Norfolk countryside
Whether its coppicing trees in one of Norfolk’s nature reserves or dressing in period costume at Blicking Hall, there is no better way to experience something different, get new skills or meet new people than volunteering. MARK NICHOLLS finds out more.
Meet the Blickling volunteers and have a go yourself
They are the very public face of one of Norfolk’s most popular visitor attractions; a dedicated army of volunteers who help make a visit to Blickling Hall enjoyable, informative and educational. Plus: More places to volunteer in Norfolk.
Funny, foul and fascinating, Horrible Histories in Norwich
With 25 million books sold, an award-winning TV series and two stage shows at the Theatre Royal this week, SIMON PARKIN looks at how Horrible Histories became a phenomenon.
Yellow Book is guide to Norfolk’s glorious gardens
The National Gardens Scheme, celebrating its 85th anniversary, has launched its famous ‘Yellow Book’ for Norfolk. MARK NICHOLLS looks at some of the inspiring gardens that will open this summer.
50 family things to do in Norfolk this half-term
What is it really half-term already? Yes, it seems like only yesterday they went back after Christmas, but schools are out again. Fear not though parents and grandparents, SIMON PARKIN has plenty of ideas for events and activities to keep the kids happy.
- Extraordinary experiments as Science Museum arrives in Norwich
- Experience living history in Great Yarmouth
- Owls, science, snowdrops and circus feats - family events in Norwich
- Exploring Norwich’s newest nature reserve
- Norfolk binoculars at the ready for the RSPB Big Birdwatch
- Through the keyhole - places go behind the scenes in Norfolk
- On your marks - take up an Olympic sport in Norwich
- A wild year in 2012 Norfolk nature calendar
- Norwich events not to miss in 2012
- Christmas concerts to lift festive spirits in Norfolk
- Guide to Norfolk’s best Christmas markets
- Christmas comes early at Thursford
- Former Norwich City star Dion Dublin to switch Christmas lights on in Norwich
- Upstairs, downstairs on Blickling tour
- Your guide to Norfolk’s Bonfire Night fun
- Earlham Park fireworks display
- Picture gallery: Norwich goes back in time with vintage fair
- Giant Guy Fawkes created for Sparks in the Park
- Spooks, scares and halloween fright nights!
- Carry on screaming this Halloween
- Plenty of half-term fun
- Activities to take you through the night
- Pencils at the ready for the Big Draw
- Worth travelling out of Norfolk for this autumn
- Pioneering loco Samson returns to Bure Valley Railway anniversary at Aylsham
- Cawston pub art event boosts Sue Ryder charity
- A weird weekend at Yarmouth’s Out There
- 10 things to do this weekend
- Ladies Day comes to Great Yarmouth Racecourse
- 50 things not to miss this autumn
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