The Church of England in Norfolk and North-East Suffolk
Regional and national events

Fri 16 May
- Sun 18 May
A weekend of teaching and worship for men led by Alan Williams (Team Leader and Quiet Waters). Residential, full board.

For Associates of the Community of All Hallows. This is a silent retreat for Associates of the Community.

Cynthia will be running Norwich’s first Meditation Masterclass: An opportunity to learn the techniques of Meditation and Contemplation from an expert.

Sat 17 May
Hannah Parry organ and Rachel Ridout saxophone. Works for organ by Bach and Mendelssohn, and for sax and organ by Cowells and Proulx.

Sun 18 May
Churches Alert to Sex Trafficking. Not for Sale UK is a campaign which has been initiated by CHASTE – Churches alert To Sex Trafficking across Europe; to raise awareness in the UK that women, children and men are currently being sold in the cities and town of our islands for sexual exploitation.

Jazz in the Spotlight at this lovely village church. Performance by Chris Dowding trumpet, Tom Ward sax and Dave O' Brien keyboard.

Tue 20 May
- Thu 22 May
A residential course run by the Eastern Region CME which seeks to address the personal and pastoral issues which are raised when approaching retirement.

Sat 24 May
- Sun 25 May
The 5th Bergh Apton Sculpture Trail will take place over 3 weekends, from 24th May to 8th June 2008. The Trail offers an exciting opportunity to view important works exhibited in the church & twelve rarely accessible private gardens set within an idyllic rural Norfolk village.

Sat 31 May
with organ soloist David Dunnett. ‘English Baroque and the organ’ includes concertos by Handel and Stanley and Purcell's Suite from Abdelazar.

Sat 7 Jun
Brahms Requiem & Five Mystical Songs. An opportunity to hear a performance of Brahms Requiem & Five Mystical Songs in beautiful Salle Church with soloists Jayne May-Sysum & Gavin Horsley. Musical director Rosemary Kimmins.

Sun 8 Jun
A programme of music given by Bridget Snasdell, Anna Trent and Pippa Trent. Music includes: Stabat Mater by Pergolesi

The Harmony of Religions. St Peter Mancroft Church is proud to present the acclaimed violinist Alda Dizdari in concert on Sunday 8th June at 3pm.

Mon 9 Jun
- Fri 13 Jun
A residential event with gardening activities the centres around your spiritual flowering potential in the spring and early summer of life.

The Grubb Institute. The Grubb Institute's Annual Working Conference for Clergy in Local Churches.

A four day course for Lay and Ordained Church Leaders who are looking for help and encouragement in leading their churches into growth.

Tue 17 Jun
- Thu 19 Jun
A residential conference which aims to help participants to work on some of the practical skills required to lead a parish.

Fri 20 Jun
- Sun 22 Jun
Displays of Flowers, Crafts, Art Exhibition, Children's Activities & Stories, Honeybee Display, Guided Walks around the Roman Town, Light Refreshments and Cream Teas.

Sat 21 Jun
Wymondham Music Festival’s flagship concert at the start of Festival Fortnight. Spectacular brass playing guaranteed!

Thelveton Church is hosting an exhibition of paintings by local artists. There will be an artist-in-residence painting on site. This is part of the Scole, Billingford and Thelveton Open Gardens Weekend. Tickets for the Open Gardens are available from the church.

Sun 22 Jun
The Anglia Concertante returns to All Saints' in King's Lynn to give its June Orchestral programme.

Tue 24 Jun
- Wed 25 Jun
Arthur Rank Centre. Multi-Church Ministry Workshop

Wed 25 Jun
- Thu 26 Jun
The largest two-day agricultural show in the country.

An informal association of people from East Anglia who are interested in discussing theological and religious matters and appreciate the chance to listen to invited speakers and hold a discussion with them.

Sat 28 Jun
- Sun 29 Jun
A festival of Christian music with main, alternative and acoustic stages for Saturday 28th June, Family worship at 6.30pm and Late Dance Praise 9.00pm Sunday 29th June

Athelington Festival - Closing the Gap Music, a Christian music extravaganza with at least nine bands. It's all under cover.

Mon 30 Jun
Marval piano duo. An entertaining programme featuring Mozart, Schumann and Arensky for four hands and two grand pianos!

Tue 1 Jul
Dexterity Trio. Anna Hopkins flute, Maja Passchier cello and David Morgan piano. Elegant Norfolk ensemble playing gems by Bach, Haydn and Poulenc.

Wed 2 Jul
Léon Charles. Senior Organ Scholar at St John’s College, Cambridge. One of the country’s finest young organists playing music by Bach, Mendelssohn, Handel and Grainger.

Thu 3 Jul
Four Divas and One. Veronica Grint, June Harrison, Melody Adams, Claire Watkins with pianist Philip Aldred. Popular songs from the 1940s, a Mozart duet and works by Elgar, Quilter and Schubert.

Eclipse. Joy Smith harps, Layil Barr recorders and viol, Andres Ticino percussion, Lynda Sayce theorbo / baroque guitar with Gabriela Rosa flamenco / contemporary dancer. Eclipse’s ‘Spanish Spice’ programme is based on 17th century Spanish dance music and creates an enthralling musical and visual experience.

Fri 4 Jul
Eleonora Koulouri-Consta, violin and William Fergusson piano. Eleonora recently won the ‘Norfolk Young Musician of the Year’ competition at the age of 13!

Sat 5 Jul
Food Security. Food Security has recently become a hot topic, but what were agricultural labourers eating in the nineteenth century and how does it relate to our diet today?

Sun 6 Jul
from The King's School, Peterborough. Students form the Cathedral School in Peterborough perform music for voice and organ

Mon 14 Jul
- Fri 18 Jul
14 - 18 July 2008 brings another chance to attend this enjoyable 'crash course' at St John's College, Nottingham. The course will be led by Dr Mark Bredin, who wrote our New Testament Greek distance course.

Students for The King's School perform "Welcome to all the pleasures" (Purcell), Canzonas by Gabrieli and Holst's "Brook Green Suite"

Sat 19 Jul
- Sat 26 Jul
Sailing and Outdoor Activity Holidays for Young People. 'Coots for Ever' holidays: a voyage of discovery for young people. Learn to sail; Make new friends; Enjoy outdoor activities. Development of social, physical and emotional skills is encouraged within a safe and caring environment. Activities take place on the Broads or at The Horstead Centre.

Sat 26 Jul
A day of silent reflection, sharing and creative exploration, finding parts of our faith journey that share the bright, fruitful qualities of this season. Leader: Sue McCoulough

Sun 17 Aug
African music in the spotlight. Inspirational performance of traditional Shona music and songs by Chartwell Dutiro mbira.

Fri 5 Sep
- Sun 7 Sep
For those who would like to explore different ways of praying and entering into silence. Leader: Sr Pamela CAH

Fri 12 Sep
- Sun 14 Sep
Exploring Christian Spirituality through movement and music. Leader: Liz Brewe

Sat 20 Sep
‘Seriously influenced by the train!’. Richard Bower organ. Coffee from 11am.

Mon 22 Sep
- Fri 26 Sep
Join us as we take time for spiritual and physical refreshment exploring the Waveney Valley and beyond. Moderate walking ability required. Residential with full board.

Fri 26 Sep
- Sun 28 Sep
Reflection, fellowship and some silence for Associates of the Community of All Hallows. Leader: Bishop James Langstaff

Sat 18 Oct
A day of silent reflection, sharing and creative exploration, finding parts of our faith journey that share the transforming, surrendering qualities of this season. Leader: Sue McCoulough

Sat 25 Oct
- Sat 1 Nov
Christian Sailing Holiday for Young People. Cormorants is a sailing holiday for young people aged 11-16. Cruise the Northern Broads,eating and sleeping on board; during the evening informally explore the Christian faith together, and share fun activities in local halls. Previous sailing experience is not necessary.

Tue 28 Oct
- Thu 30 Oct
A different way of experiencing life's journey. Leader: Sr Pamela CAH

Tue 4 Nov
- Thu 6 Nov
Three day residential course designed for lay and ordained ministers entering a rural appointment for the first time.

Fri 21 Nov
- Sun 23 Nov
A retreat for those who have completed Light out of Darkness or similar retreats, involving silence and sharing in groups. Leaders, Mother Elizabeth CAH and others.

A retreat for those who have completed Light out of Darkness or similar retreats, involving silence and sharing in groups. Leaders, Mother Elizabeth CAH and others.

A 2 day intensive looking at the spiritual contribution made by Thomas Merton. The spiritual life for Merton is a journey in which we discover ourselves in discovering God, and discover God in discovering our true hidden self in God.

A personal reflection on the life and work of Thomas Merton. James Finley spent 6 years with Thomas Merton who acted as his Spiritual Director, giving him a unique insight into the life of the man who has defined the practice of Meditation and Contemplation for many people today.

Tue 25 Nov
- Thu 27 Nov
This event is for rural and area deans in the Eastern Region who have been appointed in the previous twelve months.

Fri 28 Nov
- Sun 30 Nov
This is a popular preached retreat. Please book early to avoid disappointment.