April and May see the return of the Spring Arts Festival programme - presented by Wymondham Magazine - featuring 3 weeks of arts-related events around town. Here's what you can look forward to this year...
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Arts and Crafts
Saturday 19th April
Artists Showcase
10am-12pm, 
Robert Kett Court, NR18 0LH
The residents of Robert Kett Court are waiting to show off their artwork to the public in this open exhibition of their work.
Saturday 19th April
Lace Making Demonstration 10:30am-2pm, Central Hall Tiffey Room
Meet the talented lacemakers of Wymondham. See their wares and find out how they go about their fascinating medieval craft.
Saturday 19th April - Sunday 4th May
Norfolk Creations Exhibition 11am-4pm, Becket's Chapel
A passionate group of quality crafters from around Norfolk with a wide range and variety of arts and crafts on display and for sale from 19 April to 4 May.
http://www.norfolkcreations.co.uk/
Sunday 4th May
Roman Blind Making Demo 1pm, Needlecraft
Expert curtain maker Karen will show us how to make a Roman blind.
Wednesday 7th May
Art Society Demo with Christine Lester 7pm, Catholic Church Hall
Animal Portrait in Pastels. This is a return visit from Christine, who previously demonstrated figures in a landscape for us. The subjects Christine finds most engaging are people and animals.
www.wymondhamart.org
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Music
Friday 18th April
Seven Last Words 7pm, Wymondham Abbey
Haydn’s Quartet with meditations for Good Friday
www.wymondhamabbey.org.uk/
Friday 18th April
Kenny Lee & The Hustler Live Music 7:30pm, White Hart Pub
The Anniversary Beer Festival continues with this great rock and roll band.
01953 798574
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Saturday 19th April
Sound Cafe Open Mic 7pm-10:30pm, Abbey Schoolrooms
Open Mic for music, poetry and comedy. Light snacks and bar available.
Saturday 19th April
Red Leaf - Live Music 7:30pm, White Hart Pub
The Anniversary Beer Festival continues with this excellent band.
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Saturday 19th April
NR Ska Band 8:30pm, Ex-Services Club
Female fronted band, non members £5, Regal Lounge
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Sunday 20th April
Danstar Band 8pm, Ex-services Club
Mixed top hits from 80’s to present. Members Bar, signed in Guests welcome.
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Wednesday 23rd April
u3a Music Group 2pm, Fairland Court
The public are welcome to come on in and tap their toes as musicians from the u3a entertain the residents of Fairland Court.
Saturday 26th April
Simon Fay 8pm, Ex-Services Club
Talented male vocalist from Great Yarmouth will entertain us with his extensive repertoire. Members Bar, signed in guests welcome.
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Friday 2nd May - Sunday 4th May
Spring Beer Festival 1pm-11pm, Ex Services Club Regal Lounge
Free entry all weekend and hot food available. Runs through 4th May while stocks last.
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Friday 2nd May
Hazy Cosmic Jive 3pm-6pm, Ex-Services Club
All vinyl DJ
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Friday 2nd May
Marc Anthony and Isaac 8:30pm, Ex-Services Club
Father & Son duo performing reggae, soul and ska in the Regal Lounge.
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Saturday 3rd May
Karl Presley 3pm-6pm, Ex-Services Club
Elvis Tribute
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Saturday 3rd May
Organ Recital 3pm, Wymondham Abbey
Rob Goodrich will be accompanied by young cellist Aile
www.wymondhamabbey.org.uk
Saturday 3rd May
African Choir Performance 7pm, Methodist Church
Refreshments available in the Town Green Centre afterwards. Proceeds will go towards the Mudeka Foundation mudkafoundation.org.
wymondhammethodistchurch.com/
Saturday 3rd May
The Killer Tomatoes 8:30pm-11:30pm, Ex-Services Social Club
Ska, Punk, Indie, Rock Party
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Sunday 4th May
Wax Worx 3pm-6pm, Ex-Services Social Club
Vinyl DJ
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Sunday 4th May
Rolling Stones Tribute Band 7:30pm, Wymondham Central Hall
Tickets at Reeves Stationers or Tel: 01953 600563
Sunday 4th May
Bloke and Burd 8:30pm-11:30pm, Ex-Services Social Club
Live band playing mixed party hits
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Tuesday 6th May
Ukulele Group Open Rehearsal 7:30pm-9:30pm, Robert Kett Pub, NR18 0HH
Come and tap your toes as Wymondham Ukulele Group rehearse popular songs from down the years for the public to listen in and enjoy. You can even join in if you play the uke yourself!
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Theatre
Wednesday 30th April - Saturday 3rd May
Play: Murder in the Studio 7:45pm, Central Hall
Wymondham Players are treading the boards once more with their latest production of Agatha Christie's 'Murder In The Studio'.
www.wymondhamplayers.org.uk
Saturday 3rd May
Matinee: Murder in the Studio 2pm, Central Hall
Join Wymondham Players for a special matinee performance of Agatha Christie's 'Murder In The Studio'.
www.wymondhamplayers.org.uk
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Written Word
Saturday 19th April
Silent Book Club 10:30am, Abbey Schoolrooms
Everyone welcome to bring a book of your choice and enjoy an hour or so of quiet reading with chat, coffee and cake either side.
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Sunday 20th April
Harry Potter themed quiz 5:30pm, White Hart Pub
Do you know your Expelliarmus from your Lumos? Put your knowledge of JK Rowling's wizarding book series to the test at this themed pub quiz.
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Saturday 26th April
Meet The Authors 10am-2pm, Rothbury Community Hall
Ever wondered what it's like to get a book published? Here's your chance to meet local authors and hear their publishing stories. 18 Rothbury Road NR18 0LD
Sunday 27th April
Harry Potter themed quiz 5:30pm, White Hart Pub
Do you know your Expelliarmus from your Lumos? Put your knowledge of JK Rowling's wizarding book series to the test at this themed pub quiz.
01953 798574
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Photography
Tuesday 29th April
Photographic Society 8pm-10pm, Dell Bowls Club
Monochrome evening - Both PDI and Print images to be judged by club members.
www.wymondham-ps.org.uk
Friday 2nd May
Photographic Society Coffee Morning 10am-12pm, Dell Bowls Club
Informal chat about anything
www.wymondham-ps.org.uk
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Spoken Word
Monday 21st April
Garden Club Talk: Spring Treasures 7:30pm, Town Green Centre
Professional Gardener Guy Barker with exhibits of selected Flowers & Foliage from some of the gardens which he manages. Members free, guests £4. wymondhamgardenclub@gmail.com
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Thursday 24th April
Boudicca Talk by Duncan Mackay 7:30pm, Fairland Hall
Join Wymondham Heritage Society for a talk by the author of Echolands. Free for members - visitors £2. New members can join at a meeting or contact Janet Benjafield on 01953 606257.
www.wymondhamheritagemuseum.co.uk/?p=programme
Thursday 22nd May
Talk by Dr Joy Hawkins 7:30pm, Fairland Hall
Join Wymondham Heritage Society for a talk on 'Dealing with Accidents and Emergencies in the Middle Ages'. Free for members - visitors £2. New members can join at a meeting or contact Janet Benjafield on 01953 606257.
www.wymondhamheritagemuseum.co.uk/?p=programme
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Martial Arts
Wednesday 23rd April
Tai Chi Taster Session 2pm, Central Hall Tiffey Room
Your chance to try the ancient martial art of Tai Chi for free with qualified instructor Derek Simpson. Great for body and mind of all ages.
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