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What's On April / May 2024

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Friday 19th April
Becket's Reborn Lecture
 7:30pm, Becket's Chapel
Join Historic Norfolk for the Annual Lecture. Revealing hidden history, repairing for 21st century use, planning for a low carbon future. All proceeds go to support Phase 2 of the Becket’s Chapel Net Zero-inspired project Tickets £12 available online.
www.becketschapel.org.uk/

Saturday 20th April
Farmer's Market
 9am-1pm, Market Place
Browse a range of artisan products from local producers.

Lace Making Display
 10am-1pm, Wymondham Library
Come and see Wymondham Lacemakers' latest creations and learn how they're made.

Eco-Church Award Celebration
 10am-12pm, Baptist Church Queen St
All welcome for creative activities and celebrations.

Third Saturday Activity
 10am-12pm, Poppy's Pantry

Hedgehog Haven Stall
 10am-12pm, Baptist Church Queen St
www.greeningwymondham.org/

Bingo
 6pm, Rothbury Road Community Centre
Over 18s only

50th Anniversary Quiz
 7pm, North Wymondham Community Centre
Practice the art of enjoying yourself in this fun quiz to celebrate the 50th anniversary of North Wymondham Community Centre. Teams of up to six. £5 pp. Text 07851370666 to book your place.

Sunday 21st April
Star Throwers 15th Anniversary Afternoon Tea
 1pm, Park Farm Hotel
To book Tel: 01953 423304 or email victoria@starthrowers.org.uk

WTFC Quiz
 7pm, Football Club, King's Head Meadow

Monday 22nd April
Arts and Latte - one free hot drink per customer
 10am-11:30am, Waitrose Cafe
Browse the cafe's very own collection of local art and enjoy a coffee and a chat

Dementia Support Group
 10am-12pm, Fairland Church Centre
Step into Spring

Tuesday 23rd April
Open Door at WMC
 10:30am-12pm, Town Green Centre
All welcome for refreshments and conversation with colouring, jigsaws, crosswords and more.
wymondhammethodistchurch.com/

St George's Day
 1pm-4pm, Bridewell Tearooms
Themed refreshments and Art Gallery in the Heritage Museum's Tearooms.

Annual Parish Meeting
 7pm, WTC Kett’s Park Office
All residents welcome to attend and share views.
www.wymondhamtowncouncil.org

Wymondham Photographic Society
 8pm-10pm, Dells Bowls Club
Guest Speaker Paul Radden: Winter in Yellowstone
www.wymondham-ps.org.uk

Wednesday 24th April
Tai Chi Taster Session
 1pm, Central Hall
Tel: 07905 086959 to book

Bingo
 6pm, Rothbury Road Community Centre
Over 18s only

Play: Waiting in the Wings
 7:45pm, Central Hall
Wymondham Players will be treading the boards once more with their latest production 'Waiting in The Wings', a play by Noel Coward.

Thursday 25th April
Home from Home
 1:30pm-4:30pm, Baptist Church, Queen St
Warm Space

Heritage Society Meeting
 7:30pm, Fairland Hall
Talk by Tony Wright: Hethersett Races. Meetings are free to members, non-members are always welcome (£2 entry fee).
01953 600 205
www.wymondhamheritagemuseum.co.uk/?p=heritage.society

Play: Waiting in the Wings
 7:45pm, Central Hall
Wymondham Players will be treading the boards once more with their latest production 'Waiting in The Wings', a play by Noel Coward.

Friday 26th April
Dementia Support Group
 10am-12:30pm, Fairland Church Centre
Step into Spring

Music Bingo
 6pm, Rugby Club
Tickets available online
buytickets.at/wymondhamrugby/1134333

Play: Waiting in the Wings
 7:45pm, Central Hall
Wymondham Players will be treading the boards once more with their latest production 'Waiting in The Wings', a play by Noel Coward.

Saturday 27th April
Community Orchard Volunteer Workday
 10am-12pm, Browick Road Orchard
Refreshments and tools provided but bring your own gloves. Entrance opposite Gunton Road NR18 0QN or Ayton Road Car Park.
www.greeningwymondham.org/

Crafts and Crumpets
 1pm-4pm, Baptist Church Queen St
Creative displays and tea and crumpets available for purchase.
01953 606520

Matinee: Waiting in the Wings
 2pm, Central Hall
Wymondham Players will be treading the boards once more with their latest production 'Waiting in The Wings', a play by Noel Coward.

Cavick String Quartet
 7:30pm, Becket's Chapel
To raise money for further upgrades to the grade 1 listed building. Tickets available online
www.becketschapel.org.uk/event-details/cavick-string-quartet-2

Play: Waiting in the Wings
 7:45pm, Central Hall
Wymondham Players will be treading the boards once more with their latest production 'Waiting in The Wings', a play by Noel Coward.

Sunday 28th April
Spring Birdwatch with Wymondham Nature Group
 7am-9am, Toll's Meadow

Monday 29th April
Dementia Support Group
 10am-12pm, Fairland Church Centre
Step into Spring

Tuesday 30th April
Maypole and Music
 9:15am, Ashwellthorpe Woods
Wild Tribe Toddler Group. Bring snack, drink and activity.

Wymondham Photographic Society
 8pm-10pm, Dells Bowls Club
Guest Speaker Graeme Taplin: Drone Photography
www.wymondham-ps.org.uk

Wednesday 1st May
Tai Chi Taster Session
 1pm, Central Hall
Tel: 07905 086959 to book

Art Society Critique with John Shave
 7:15pm, Catholic Church Hall
The short AGM is followed by an evening of critique from WAS member John Shave. Members are encouraged to bring in their own paintings for some constructive advice from well known professional artist and popular tutor John.
www.wymondhamart.org

Thursday 2nd May
Creative Writing Taster Session
 2pm-3:30pm, Wymondham Library
Book via lyn.hazleton@btinternet.com

Talk: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
 2pm, Central Hall
Nicholas Chapman MBE will present his talk, hosted by u3a.

Fashion Show
 7pm, Wymondham Abbey
Middleton's Clothing presents a memorable evening of fashion supporting the Abbey. Tickets available at Middleton's and the Abbey Shop.

Friday 3rd May
Dementia Support Group
 10am-12:30pm, Fairland Church Centre
Step into Spring

Open House at the Meeting Point
 10:30am-12pm, Town Green Centre

Beer, Gin and Rum Festival
 1pm-11pm, Ex Services Club
Runs through 6th May while stocks last.

Creative Writing Taster Session
 2pm-3:30pm, Wymondham Library
Book via lyn.hazleton@btinternet.com

Saturday 4th May
Creative Wymondham Arts & Crafts Fair
 10am-2pm, Central Hall
Browse stalls while enjoying music from the Dell Boys.

Meet the Local Authors
 10am-2pm, Tiffey Room Central Hall
Chat about books with local writers.

Guided Town Walk
 11am, Market Cross
Join historical storyteller Georgette Vale as she leads you on a tour of discovery around our fine town, bringing to life its rich past. Tel: 07867 681839

Selection of Plays by Four by Four
 7:30pm, North Wymondham Community Centre
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the building. Book via tony@valemail.uk

Simply Jackson
 9pm, Wymondham Sports Bar
A Michael Jackson Tribute Act approved by the Jackson Family, starring Edward.
www.facebook.com/WymondhamSportsBar

Sunday 5th May
Car Boot Sale
 9am, WTFC Kings Head Meadow

Status Quo Tribute Band
 7:30pm, Wymondham Central Hall
Tickets at Reeves Stationers or Tel: 01953 600563

Monday 6th May
Spring Fair
 11am-2pm, Town Green Centre
Cakes, plants, new & nearly new, tombola and lunches served. Free Entry
wymondhammethodistchurch.com/

Duck Race
 11am, Wymondham Abbey
www.wymondhamabbey.org.uk

Tuesday 7th May
Art Exhibition
 11am-4pm, Becket's Chapel
The opening day of a new season of art exhibitions from Wymondham Arts Centre.
www.wymondhamart.org

Thursday 9th May
Nature Group Indoor Meeting
 7:30pm, Town Green Community Centre
Sweet Briar Marshes – a wilder Norwich for all: Matt Wickens of Norfolk Wildlife Trust's urban team will explore the fascinating features and wildlife of Sweet Briar Marshes, discussing why it is important, and where NWT is heading for both nature and people in the fine city. Admission £3, NWT Members £2.
01508 488337
www.facebook.com/WymondhamNatureGroup

Thursday 23rd May
Heritage Society Meeting
 7:30pm, Fairland Hall
Talk by Ian Hinton, Norfolk Historic Buildings Group. Dating Old Houses Using Examples from South/Central Norfolk. Meetings are free to members, non-members are always welcome (£2 entry fee).
01953 600 205
www.wymondhamheritagemuseum.co.uk/?p=heritage.society

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