Eastlife Spring 2020

Norfolk
13-15 Mar King’s Lynn Fiction Festival
Initiated‍by‍King’s‍Lynn’s‍finest,‍Tony Ellis and‍co-founder,
‍the‍late‍George‍MacBeth,‍is‍to‍present‍some‍of‍the‍best
‍contemporary‍writers‍of‍chapter‍and‍verse‍in‍a‍friendly‍and
‍informal‍setting.‍You‍will‍see‍authors‍of‍international‍repute
‍alongside‍new,‍from‍all‍age‍ranges‍and from‍locations‍across
‍the‍world.‍Meet‍the‍writers,‍hear‍them‍reading‍and‍buy‍their
‍books. www.lynnlitfests.com
27-29 Mar Deepdale Spring Market
The Deepdale Spring Market will host 60+ Norfolk artisans and
producers in two large marquees (Dalegate Tent & Orchard
Tent), the beach hut Pop Up Shops and many outside stalls.
Main Road, Burnham Deepdale, PE31 8FB
01485 210305. www.dalegatemarket.co.uk/spring-market
28-29 Mar Vintage Sixites Festival
The festival has real credibility and is an opportunity for
enthusiasts of the era to congregate, demonstrate and
reignite their passion for the era that brought us The Beatles,
Twiggy, Pirate Radio, The Mini and so much more. The arrival
of hundreds of scooters, classic motorbikes and vehicles on
the promenade is certain to set pulses racing, an opportunity
to take a look at collectors pride and joy to create a real air of
nostalgia to the day. Cromer Soul Club DJs will drop the needle
on iconic 60s tunes on the pier forecourt and free live music on
the pier on both days.
Cromer Pier, The Promenade, Cromer, NR27 9HE
01263 512495. www.cromerpier.co.uk
28-30 May Red Rooster Festival
Red Rooster festival, a weekend celebration of the best
contemporary American Roots music – Cajun, Soul, Rock ‘n
Roll, Roots, Blues and Country – is pleased to announce the
first line-up for its 7th edition. This year’s headliner is Richard
Hawley.
Euston Hall, Euston, Thetford IP24 2QW
www.redrooster.org.uk
28-Mar World Dumpling Championships
The competition celebrates the famous Norfolk dumpling and
its relationship with dumplings from all around the world. The
event is open to the public, and there will be various tastings
and activities for all the family to enjoy (no ticket required).
Professionals will be judged separately in their own kitchens.
For more information and to ask for an entry form,
email info@spinofftheatre.co.uk
Sanctuary Coffee Stop, STN, St Alban’s Church NR1 2QF
2-19 Apr National Trust & Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
The Firecrest trail is a buggy and wheelchair friendly route
which leads you amongst the flowering camellias and early
rhododendrons of the wild garden. For the adventurers
amongst you, the Buzzard trail will take you on undulating
paths to the wilder areas of the park.
Sheringham Park, Visitor Centre, Norfolk NR26 8TL
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/51cfe4a9-504d-4996-
a38b-ffd11cb9b0f0/pages/details
11-13 Apr Craft & Wood Festival
Spread over three days see a mix of quality artists, designers,
woodturners, craftsmen and enjoy a selection of specialist
demonstrations.
Sandringham, King’s Lynn, PE35 6AB
www.sandringhamcraftandwoodfestival.co.uk
12-Apr East Anglian Festivals of Dogs
Totally for charity - The Dog Event with something for all four
legged friends. It includes the Charity Fun Dog Show with over
20 classes daily and ‘Dogs Have Got Talent’, ‘Chase the Bunny’,
have a go agility, agility demonstrations, a main ring and so
much more.
Elveden Estate, Summerpit Farm Elveden, Thetford, IP24 3TD
www.elveden.com
8-10 May Martham Scarecrow Festival
As Martham Scarecrow Festival falls on VE Day, there will be
a theme, WW2. There will be a variety of stalls on the village
greens over the three days, and not forgetting the Treasure
Hunt for all the family to enjoy too.
Martham, Great Yarmouth
www.marthampc.org.uk/whats-on/scarecrow-festival/
16-17 May Crab and Lobster Festival
The festival is dedicated to promoting the local seafaring
heritage and active fishing community. The fun starts on
Friday night with a traditional seaside variety concert at the
Famous Pier Pavilion Theatre in Cromer and continues over the
weekend on Evington Lawns in Cromer.
Cromer Pier
www.crabandlobsterfestival.co.uk
AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES
17 Mar, 21 Apr, 12 May & 2 Jun Antiques & Collectors Fair
Community Hall
Dealers in glass, porcelain, ceramics, books, coins, bank notes,
medals, jewellery and much more. Admission: Free.
Community Hall, Garden Street, Cromer NR27 9HH
07501 782821
22 Mar, 19 Apr, 24 May & 21 Jun
Hemsby Antiques & Collectors Event
Up to 40 Dealers offering a wide range of top quality
collectables & antiques, small furniture, jewellery, clocks,
porcelains, bronzes, silver, art glass, crystal, and many
other unique treasures. Quality vintage refreshments
available. Open: 8.30am - 3.30pm. Admission: Free.
Hemsby Village Hall & Social Club, Waters Lane NR29 4LE
28 Mar, 18 Apr & 16 May
Norfolk Snettisham Fleamarket
Around 20 stalls selling antiques, vintage & retro collectables &
curios and more! Light refreshments available. The fleamarket
support a different charity at each event! Open 9am - 3pm.
Admission 50p, early bird £2, under 16s free.
The Memorial Hall, 13 Old Church Rd, Snettisham PE31 7LX
29 Mar, 26 Apr, 31 May & 28 Jun Hingham Antiques
Fair
A monthly fair held on the last Sunday of every month apart
from December. The fair has been running for over 20 years
so is well established with a good customer base and some
great quality dealers. There is capacity for 70 stands. Eclectic
mix of antiques, collectables, vintage and retro items. This is an
opportunity to stand at the fair for anyone that has good quality
stock. This is not a datelined fair but does expect good quality
items. Open 9.30am - 3.30pm. Admission £2.
The Sports Hall, Springfield Way, Hingham NR9 4HB
05-Apr Militaria Fair Thetford Norfolk
A fantastic and diverse range of quality militaria from some of
the UKs leading militaria specialists to include deacts, antique
arms, uniform, helmets / hats, medals, badges, books, RFC/
RAF, ordnance, collectables and ephemera. Around 150 tables
(50 dealers). Free parking and café. Admission: £3.50, Accomp
U/16s free, early £6 at 9.30am. Open: 10am - 2pm
Thetford Leisure Centre, Croxton Rd, Thetford, IP24 1JD
12-13 Apr Norfolk Showground Antique and Collectors
Fair
Over 400 inside and outside stands spread over the Norfolk
Showground. Excellent parking and good onsite catering.
Trade entry on first day 7am-10am £6 (at the gate only). Public
Open: All other weekend dates: Sat 10am-5pm £5, Sun
9am-4pm £5.
Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Norwich NR5 0TT
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