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Torchlight procession to cathedral
This Friday sees a torchlight procession to the Roman Catholic cathedral on Earlham Road.
The ‘Give thanks service’ at the cathedral is organised by local charity, Big C, for anyone whose life has been affected by cancer. Read More…
Join a lantern procession through city
A candle-lit procession will be part of tomorrow night’s Christmas lights switch-on for the first time.
The lanterns have been made by 147 Year 7 pupils from the Hewett School.
Tomorrow also sees the launch of a Christmas tree trail, which includes 21 tall, wooden trees, dotted around the city.
Photo: Visit Norwich
New look for Sainsbury Centre
In February, two new galleries will be opened on the west end of Norman Foster’s landmark building.
It’s the first phase of a four year project which will see major changes at The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts. Read More…
Students queue up to staff Olympics
Local students are proving among the keenest in the country to get involved in next year’s Olympics, according to City College. Read More…
Big names in politics head to Norwich
South Norwich’s former Labour MP is organising a second series of guest lectures at the University of East Anglia.
The new series will see high profile figures from the worlds of politics and academia explore key issues facing society. Read More…
Opening doors to the digital world
Young people from across Norwich have been given an insight into digital sector over the past two days.
The 16-24 year olds were given the chance to meet successful digital entrepreneurs and try out workshops in film, animation and radio. Read More…
Olympic torch heads for Chapelfield
Chapelfield Gardens has been chosen to host a celebration welcoming the Olympic Torch to the city.
Thousands of people are expected to line the route as the Flame reaches Norwich.
Photo: London 2012 Read More…
The Forum turns 10
The Forum is celebrating turning 10 with a free birthday party for the whole community.
The Millennium Library is celebrating too, after being named the most popular in the UK for the 6th year in a row.
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Countdown to Christmas
The first of the city’s Christmas lights get switched on at Chapelfield tomorrow.
On offer this year, reindeer and donkey rides as well as three live performances on stage. Read More…
Bonfire night: your guide
If you’re thinking of heading to an organised display, the fireworks in Earlham Park are back this Saturday.
This year they’re being staged by the same company who’ve put on displays at the London Eye and Legoland.
Here’s a quick guide to what’s on offer. Read More…
