Wymondham Abbey’s bustling summer fair will be brimming with salsa vibes on Saturday 3rd August. The community is invited to a flash dance session to be filmed by drone.
In addition to browsing 80 stalls packed with Norfolk produce, street food, and bespoke crafts, visitors are invited to join the Big Abbey Zumba. The routine, led by Team Rachel Zumba, has been posted on social media, allowing the community to join in with confidence and create a co-ordinated dance display spanning the historic venue.
The free event will offer something for all ages: live music from Eat Your Greens and Anto Morra; licensed bar by Craftily Bar Events; fitness challenges from Saxon Crossfit; nature-based activities from Cup O.T; Punch & Judy by Mr Sam the Magic Man; kids competitions; and a range of street food from Bella Ciao, Rambling Roots, and Lilwall’s Hog Roast.
The Rev Christopher Davies, vicar at Wymondham Abbey, said: “The summer fair always delivers such a warm, community atmosphere enjoyed by families and visitors from near and far. It’s a joyous event and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone to enjoy the Abbey.”
Handcrafted wooden homeware, ceramics, textiles, knitwear, confectionary, bakes, jewellery, art, spirits from local distilleries, candles, plants, beauty products, and floral wreaths will be amongst the array of local produce.
ClearCompany CIC has joined forces with the Abbey over the last four years to create events to unite the community, and a platform for local enterprise and non-profit groups to showcase what they offer.
Julie Briggs, ClearCompany Director, said: “We are always delighted to work with the Abbey team to create a special day in such a welcoming, stunning venue. We have been busy developing our new venue, That Little Norfolk Shop and Studio, in the former Abbey Schoolrooms, and we would love people to drop in and find out about our community groups, events and activities.”
The Abbey Summer fair begins at 11am and will go on until late. The Zumba session is expected to burst into action around 1pm. Anyone who would like to learn the Zumba routine in advance can find it at www.clearcompany.org.uk/events
