Events - 2012

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Date Performer Venue Details
Saturday 7th January Hard Rain
The Maltsters,
The Hill, Ranworth,
Norwich NR13 6AB

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01603 270900
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 14th January
Hard Rain
The Green Man,
Wroxham Road,
Rackheath,
Norwich NR13 6NQ

Private function
Venue: 01603 782693
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 21st January
Hard Rain
The Woods End,
Bramerton,
Norwich NR14 7ED

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01508 538899
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078

Tuesday 24th January Various artistes, open mic The New Inn Public House,
Lower Street, Horning,
Norwich
NR12 8PF

All welcome, FREE entry
PA and backline provided
Venue: 01692 631223
Saturday 28th January
Hard Rain
The Dog Inn,
Johnston Street,
Ludham Bridge, Norfolk NB29 5NY

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01692 630321
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 4th February Hard Rain
with solo interval guest
Heather Enid Wells
The Maltsters,
The Hill, Ranworth,
Norwich NR13 6AB

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01603 270900
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Monday 6th February Ugly Bug Jazz Quartet

The Ship Inn,
21 Beach Road,
Mundesley, Norfolk
NR11 8BQ

POSTPONED due to bad weather
Venue: 01263 722671
Thursday 9th February
Ugly Bug Jazz Quintet

The Ugly Bug Inn,
High House Farm Lane,
Colton,
Norwich NR9 5DG

7:30 p.m. Dining and gentle jazz
Booking essential: 01603 880794
Friday 10th February
Hard Rain
and other artistes
Olive's Cafe Bar,
40 Elm Hill,
Norwich NR3 1HG

Private function
Venue: 01603 230500
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 25th February
Hard Rain
The Dog Inn,
Johnston Street,
Ludham Bridge, Norfolk NB29 5NY

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01692 630321
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 3rd March Hard Rain
The Maltsters,
The Hill, Ranworth,
Norwich NR13 6AB

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01603 270900
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 10th March
Hard Rain
The Woods End,
Bramerton,
Norwich NR14 7ED

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01508 538899
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078

Saturday 10th March
Bright Spark Sheringham Golf Club,
Sweet Briar Lane,
Sheringham, Norfolk
NR26 8HG

Private function
Venue: 01263 823488
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648
Wednesday 14th March Norwich City Concert Band
Conductor: Brian Dermott

The Great Hospital,
Bishopgate,
Norwich NR1 4EL

7:30 p.m.
Private charity engagement
Band: 01692 630400
Friday 16th March Hard Rain
The Cottage Freehouse,
9 Silver Road,
Norwich
NR3 4TB

All welcome, FREE entry!
Venue: 01603 665535
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 17th March Bright Spark
The Tyneside Club,
95 Station Road,
Sheringham, Norfolk
NR26 8RG

8:30 p.m.
All welcome, non-members pay small charge on door. Cheap bar prices!
Venue: 01263 822570
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648

Saturday 24th March Bright Spark
Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel and Country Club,
Sprowston Park,
Wroxham Road, Norwich
NR7 8RP

Private function (Ladies' Night)
Venue: 01603 410871
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648
Friday 30th March
Hard Rain
The Dog Inn,
Johnston Street,
Ludham Bridge, Norfolk NB29 5NY

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01692 630321
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 31st March Bright Spark The Links Country Park Hotel,
Sandy Lane,
West Runton,
Cromer
NR27 9QH

Private function
Venue: 01263 838383
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648
Saturday 31st March Norwich City Concert Band
Conductor: Brian Dermott

St. George's Church,
Tombland,
Norwich NR3 1AF

7pm (doors open 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets £6
Band: 01692 630400

Monday 2nd April Gentle Jazz Quartet

The Ship Inn,
21 Beach Road,
Mundesley, Norfolk
NR11 8BQ

Venue: 01263 722671
Thursday 5th April
Ugly Bug Jazz Quartet

The Ugly Bug Inn,
High House Farm Lane,
Colton,
Norwich NR9 5DG

7:30 p.m. Dining and gentle jazz
Booking essential: 01603 880794
Friday 6th April


Hard Rain


The Lion Inn,
The Street, Thurne,
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
NR29 3AP

All welcome, free entry
Venue: 01692 670796
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 7th April Hard Rain
The Maltsters,
The Hill, Ranworth,
Norwich NR13 6AB

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01603 270900
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 14th April
Hard Rain
The Woods End,
Bramerton,
Norwich NR14 7ED

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01508 538899
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Wednesday 2nd May Bright Spark
The Assembly House,
Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RQ

Private function
Venue: 01603 626402
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648
Thursday 3rd May Ugly Bug Jazz Quartet

The Ugly Bug Inn,
High House Farm Lane,
Colton,
Norwich NR9 5DG

7:30 p.m. Dining and gentle jazz
Booking essential: 01603 880794
Friday 4th May Hard Rain The Fat Cat Brewery Tap,
98-100 Lawson Road,
Norwich
NR3 4LF

All welcome, FREE entry!
Venue: 01603 413153
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday afternoon
5th May

Hard Rain The Broads Outdoors Festival
Whitlingham Country Park,
Norwich
NR14 8TR

Festival runs from 5th-20th May
Official launch by Richard Mabey
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078


Saturday evening 5th May Hard Rain The Maltsters,
The Hill, Ranworth,
Norwich NR13 6AB

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01603 270900
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 5th May Norwich City Concert Band
Conductor: Brian Dermott

Wymondham Abbey,
Church Street,
Wymondham, Norfolk
NR18 0PH


1940s Charity Concert, all proceeds to Wymondham Abbey Development Fund
Doors open 7pm, concert starts 7.30pm
£10 including wine and nibbles
Tickets: 01953 857500
Band: 01692 630400
Venue: 01953 607062

Saturday 12th May
Hard Rain
The Woods End,
Bramerton,
Norwich NR14 7ED

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01508 538899
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078

Saturday 19th May
Norwich City Concert Band
Conductor: Brian Dermott

Church of St Helen,
Ranworth,
Norwich
NR13 6HS

"Music for a Queen"
Proceeds to Ranworth Church
£8 including refreshments
Tickets: 01603 722063
Band: 01692 630400

Weekend of Saturday 19th May
The Proposition
Hard Rain
One Hand Clapping
Marina Florance
The Mojo Preachers

Clippesby Music Festival,
Clippesby Hall,
Clippesby,
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
NR29 3BL

Entry to the festival is for campsite residents only, so book your pitch now to avoid disappointment!
Venue: 01493 367800
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078

Friday 25th May


Hard Rain


The Lion Inn,
The Street, Thurne,
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
NR29 3AP

All welcome, free entry
Venue: 01692 670796
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 26th May
Norwich City Concert Band
Conductor: Brian Dermott

St. Catherines Church,
Norwich Road,
Ludham, Norfolk
NR29 5QA

Spring Concert for
The Museum of the Broads
Concert 7:30 p.m. (Doors open: 7 p.m.)
Tickets £7.50 from 01692 630271
Band: 01692 630400

Saturday 2nd June Hard Rain The Maltsters,
The Hill, Ranworth,
Norwich NR13 6AB

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01603 270900
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Sunday 3rd June Quiet Stars

Thurne Regatta,
The Marquee, Thurne Mouth,
Great Yarmouth
NR29 3AP

Private function
Quiet Stars band: 01603 278219



Bank Holiday Monday 4th June Hard Rain

Thurne Regatta,
The Marquee, Thurne Mouth,
Great Yarmouth
NR29 3AP

Private function
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078


Diamond Jubilee Day Bank Holiday Tuesday 5th June Bright Spark
and
Norwich City Concert Band
Conductor: Brian Dermott
and
DixieMix jazz band
Wensum Valley Golf Club,
Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HP


Jubilee Day Celebration and Family Fun Day
£10.00 per adult, £5.00 per child
Delicious food or bring your own picnic
Tickets must be bought in advance
Lighting of the Beacon, fireworks, etc
Venue: 01603 261012
Concert Band: 01692 630400
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648
DixieMix band: 07515674682

Thursday 7th June Ugly Bug Jazz Quartet

The Ugly Bug Inn,
High House Farm Lane,
Colton,
Norwich NR9 5DG

7:30 p.m. Dining and gentle jazz
Booking essential: 01603 880794
Saturday 9th June
Hard Rain
The Woods End,
Bramerton,
Norwich NR14 7ED

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01508 538899
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078


Sunday 10th June Norwich City Concert Band
Conductor:
Brian Dermott



The Bandstand,
Chapelfield Gardens
,
Coburg St,
Norwich NR1 3BF

Free concert begins at 3 p.m.
Band: 01692 630400
Saturday 16th June
Hard Rain
The Trowel & Hammer,
25 Saint Stephens Road,
Norwich
NR1 3SP

All welcome, FREE entry!
Venue: 01603 663994
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Friday 29th June


Hard Rain


The Lion Inn,
The Street, Thurne,
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
NR29 3AP

All welcome, free entry
Venue: 01692 670796
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Thursday 5th July Ugly Bug Jazz Quartet

The Ugly Bug Inn,
High House Farm Lane,
Colton,
Norwich NR9 5DG

7:30 p.m. Dining and gentle jazz
Booking essential: 01603 880794
Saturday 7th July Hard Rain The Maltsters,
The Hill, Ranworth,
Norwich NR13 6AB

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01603 270900
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 14th July Bright Spark

Wensum Valley Golf Club,
Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HP

Sold out
9 p.m.-ish in the Valley Restaurant
Venue: 01603 261012
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648

Saturday 14th July Hard Rain
The Woods End,
Bramerton,
Norwich NR14 7ED

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01508 538899
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078

Saturday 14th July Norwich City Concert Band
Conductor: Brian Dermott

Great Plumstead Proms Concert 6:30 p.m.
Band: 01692 630400
Friday 20th July


Hard Rain


Crusaders Rugby Club,
Beck Hithe,
Little Melton, Hethersett
NR9 3NP
Beer Festival, many local real ales and ciders
Open to the public £3 per head for Beer Festival and Music, live music starts 8 p.m.
Events Coordinator: Maurice Durrant - maurice.durrant@dsl.pipex.com - 01603 880663 - 07770 811928
Venue: 01603 811157
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078

Saturday 21st July Bright Spark

The Links Country Park Hotel,
Sandy Lane,
West Runton,
Cromer
NR27 9QH

Private function
Venue: 01263 838383
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648
Thursday 26th July Hard Rain
Wroxham Regatta Wroxham Week: Sunday 22nd July until Sunday 29th July
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078

Friday 27th July


Hard Rain


The Lion Inn,
The Street, Thurne,
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
NR29 3AP

All welcome, free entry
Venue: 01692 670796
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Friday 3rd August Bright Spark

Wensum Valley Golf Club,
Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HP

8:30 p.m. Barbecue Night (non-members welcome!)
Summer fun in the Morton Suite with Live Music from Bright Spark and a delicious BBQ out on the patio.
Tickets £10.00 per person include a meal from the BBQ (sausage, burger or chicken, plus a selection of salads).
Venue: 01603 261012
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648

Saturday 4th August Hard Rain The Maltsters,
The Hill, Ranworth,
Norwich NR13 6AB

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01603 270900
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Thursday 9th August Ugly Bug Jazz Quartet

The Ugly Bug Inn,
High House Farm Lane,
Colton,
Norwich NR9 5DG

7:30 p.m. Dining and gentle jazz
Booking essential: 01603 880794
Saturday 11th August Hard Rain
The Woods End,
Bramerton,
Norwich NR14 7ED

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01508 538899
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078

Friday 17th August Hard Rain
The Cottage Freehouse,
9 Silver Road,
Norwich
NR3 4TB

All welcome, FREE entry!
Venue: 01603 665535
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 18th August


Bright Spark
The Tyneside Club,
95 Station Road,
Sheringham, Norfolk
NR26 8RG

8:30 p.m.
All welcome, non-members pay small charge on door. Cheap bar prices!
Venue: 01263 822570
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648

Saturday 25th August Bright Spark Aylsham & District Ex–Servicemens' Social Club,
64 Hungate Street,
Aylsham, Norfolk
NR11 6AA

A new venue for Bright Spark.
Venue: 01263 732182
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648
Sunday 26th August Norwich City Concert Band
Conductor:
Brian Dermott


Waterloo Park Pavilion,
Angel Rd,
Norwich NR3 3HX

Free concert begins at 3 p.m.
Band: 01692 630400
Friday 31st August


Hard Rain


The Lion Inn,
The Street, Thurne,
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
NR29 3AP

All welcome, free entry
Venue: 01692 670796
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 1st September Hard Rain The Maltsters,
The Hill, Ranworth,
Norwich NR13 6AB

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01603 270900
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Thursday 6th September Ugly Bug Jazz Quartet

The Ugly Bug Inn,
High House Farm Lane,
Colton,
Norwich NR9 5DG

7:30 p.m. Dining and gentle jazz
Booking essential: 01603 880794
Saturday 8th September Hard Rain
The Woods End,
Bramerton,
Norwich NR14 7ED

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01508 538899
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078


Saturday 15th September Hard Rain
Clippesby Beer Festival,
Clippesby Hall,
Clippesby,
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
NR29 3BL

The Autumn Beer Festival, a popular and regular event at Clippesby, will be held over two weekends this year, 14th-16th and 21st-23rd September
Book your pitch: 01493 367800
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078

Saturday 22nd September Hard Rain
Clippesby Beer Festival,
Clippesby Hall,
Clippesby,
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
NR29 3BL

Based in a marquee in the old walled garden, with popular good-time band ‘Hard Rain’ booked for both weekends, this event has developed its own unique relaxed and family friendly atmosphere.
Book your pitch: 01493 367800
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078

Friday 28th September


Bright Spark
Wensum Valley Golf Club,
Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HP

Doors open 7:30 p.m. in the Valley Restaurant/Morton Suite, music from about 8:45 p.m. Non-members welcome. Carvery Night - enjoy a Carvery meal, tickets in advance £12.00 per person from the Venue: 01603 261012
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648

Friday 28th September


Hard Rain


The Lion Inn,
The Street, Thurne,
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
NR29 3AP

All welcome, free entry
Venue: 01692 670796
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 29th September Hard Rain
The Dog Inn,
Johnston Street,
Ludham Bridge, Norfolk NB29 5NY

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01692 630321
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Thursday 4th October Ugly Bug Jazz Quartet

The Ugly Bug Inn,
High House Farm Lane,
Colton,
Norwich NR9 5DG

7:30 p.m. Dining and gentle jazz
Booking essential: 01603 880794
Friday 5th October Hard Rain Acle Bridge Inn,
Acle,
Norwich, Norfolk
NR13 3AS

Private function
Venue: 01493 750288
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 6th October Hard Rain The Maltsters,
The Hill, Ranworth,
Norwich NR13 6AB

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01603 270900
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 13th October Hard Rain
The Woods End,
Bramerton,
Norwich NR14 7ED

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01508 538899
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078

Friday 19th October Hard Rain
The Cottage Freehouse,
9 Silver Road,
Norwich
NR3 4TB

All welcome, FREE entry!
Venue: 01603 665535
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 20th October Norwich City Concert Band
Conductor:
Brian Dermott


Mile Cross Methodist Church,
323 Aylsham Road,
Norwich NR3 2LE

The Concert Band's 15th Anniversary
Venue: 01603 414326
Band: 01692 630400
Sunday 21st October Bright Spark
and a Piper from
The City of Norwich Pipe Band
Wensum Valley Golf Club,
Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HP

Trafalgar Day Celebration. Non-members welcome. Commemorate Nelson's famous victory in the Morton Suite. Tickets in advance £10 per person from the Venue: 01603 261012 include a meal and a pint of Nelson's Revenge.
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648

Friday 26th October Hard Rain
The Dog Inn,
Johnston Street,
Ludham Bridge, Norfolk NB29 5NY

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01692 630321
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 27th October Hard Rain The Maltsters,
The Hill, Ranworth,
Norwich NR13 6AB

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01603 270900
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 3rd November Hard Rain The Ferry Inn,
Ferry Road, Horning, Norwich,
Norfolk NR12 8PS
The Broads Awards
Tickets available at £10 (£5 for under 12's)
Email PeteMarr@TheNorfolkBroads.Org
Venue: 01692 630259
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078

Thursday 8th November Ugly Bug Jazz Quartet

The Ugly Bug Inn,
High House Farm Lane,
Colton,
Norwich NR9 5DG

7:30 p.m. Dining and gentle jazz
Booking essential: 01603 880794
Saturday 10th November Hard Rain
The Woods End,
Bramerton,
Norwich NR14 7ED

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01508 538899
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078

Friday 23rd November Hard Rain
The Dog Inn,
Johnston Street,
Ludham Bridge, Norfolk NB29 5NY

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01692 630321
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday daytime 24th November Norwich City Concert Band
Conductor:
Brian Dermott


The Assembly House,
Theatre Street,
Norwich NR2 1RQ

10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Venue: 01603 626402
Band: 01692 630400
Saturday evening 24th November Hard Rain
Caister Community Centre,
Beach Road,
Caister-on-Sea,
Great Yarmouth
NR30 5ER

8:30 p.m.
Venue: 01493 721862
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Sunday daytime 25th November Norwich City Concert Band
Conductor:
Brian Dermott


The Assembly House,
Theatre Street,
Norwich NR2 1RQ

11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Venue: 01603 626402
Band: 01692 630400
Sunday evening 25th November Hard Rain
and another band, maybe two!
The Buck Inn,
55 Yarmouth Road,
Thorpe, Norwich NR7 0EW

Hard Rain 5 p.m., another band to follow.
River Green Christmas Lights Switch-On at 7 p.m.
Venue: 01603 434682
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Saturday 1st December Hard Rain The Maltsters,
The Hill, Ranworth,
Norwich NR13 6AB

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01603 270900
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Thursday 6th December Ugly Bug Jazz Quartet

The Ugly Bug Inn,
High House Farm Lane,
Colton,
Norwich NR9 5DG

7:30 p.m. Dining and gentle jazz
Booking essential: 01603 880794
Friday 7th December Norwich City Concert Band
Conductor:
Brian Dermott


Wymondham Central Hall,
Back Lane,
Wymondham
NR18 0QB
Charity Christmas Concert for 'StarThrowers'
Doors open 7:00 p.m., Concert begins 7:30 p.m.
Adults £8, Under-12s Free
Tickets from Wymondham Lions & Sam: 01603 812371
Venue: 01953 608009
Band: 01692 630400

Saturday 8th December Bright Spark
Honingham Village Hall,
Dereham Road/The Street,
Honingham, Norwich
NR9 5AP

Private function.
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648
Friday 14th December Bright Spark
Costessey Park Golf Club,
Parklands, Costessey,
Norwich NR8 5AL

Private function.
Venue: 01603 746333
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648
Saturday 15th December Bright Spark Lowestoft Ex-Servicemen's Club,
14 Gordon Road,
Lowestoft NR32 1NL

8:30 p.m. Non-members welcome, pay on door
Venue: 01502 572009
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648

Friday afternoon 21st December UnSparkPlugged

Halsey House,
31 Norwich Road,
Cromer NR27 0BA

Private concert 1:30 p.m.
Venue: 01263 512178
UnSparkPlugged band: 01263 513648
Friday evening 21st December Hard Rain

Thorpe St Andrew Social Club,
Yarmouth Road,
Thorpe St Andrew,
Norwich NR7 0SQ

Charity Event in aid of The Thorpe Allotments Fund and another charity.
Tickets £10 to include food, band, disco, Christmas singalong etc.
Ticket enquiries: Sally on 07887 420371
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Venue: 01603 478534
Friday 22nd December Hard Rain
The Dog Inn,
Johnston Street,
Ludham Bridge, Norfolk
NB29 5NY

All welcome, FREE entry
Venue: 01692 630321
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Christmas Day
Tuesday 25th December
Various artistes including
Heather Enid Wells
Norwich Open Christmas,
St Andrew’s Hall,
Norwich NR3 1AU

Free entry, free Christmas dinner, free bingo, free Christmas present (charity mainly for the homeless and lonely. Prospective helpers should volunteer well in advance).

Boxing Day afternoon
Wednesday 26th December


Hard Rain


The Lion Inn,
The Street, Thurne,
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
NR29 3AP

3-6 p.m. All welcome, free entry
Venue: 01692 670796
Hard Rain band: 01603 436078
Monday 31st December Bright Spark The Feathers Hotel,
6 Market Place,
Holt, Norfolk
NR25 6BW

9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Old Year's Night
Bookings: 01263 712318
Bright Spark band: 01263 513648