Connecting creative people and places along the Norfolk/Suffolk border
Thursday 7th November
Richard Mabey looks back over a lifetime’ s work with his new collection of essays, Turning the Boat for Home. The talk starts at 7:30pm, preceded by W&BA’s annual meeting for members at 6pm.
The Cut, New Cut, Halesworth IP19 8BY
£10 (W&BA members £8)
Call The Cut on: 0300 303 3211 or box [email protected]
Thursday 26th September, 5:30pm to 8pm
Presentations and discussion about our native insects and wildflowers – both threats and solutions. With Matt Shardlow, chief exec of Buglife, scientists from UEA, local poets and writers. Organised by Wild Anglia.
Guildhall, Norwich NR2 1JS
Free – booking not necessary
Tuesday 17th September, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Browse the Pakefield Bugs & Blossoms exhibition, enjoy a sociable light lunch, listen to the shortlisted entries from the poetry writing competition and find out which Dr Jos Smith (UEA) has selected to win. Plus news of W&BA plans for 2020.
Ferini Art Gallery, 27 – 29 All Saints’ Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft NR33 0JL
£12 (W&BA members £10) – includes light lunch, details on booking
Email [email protected] to book tickets or if you have any queries; or leave a message on 07415 168806 with your contact details. Once your places have been confirmed you will be asked to pay, either by sending a cheque or paying online via your account.
Children and under 18s are free at all events but please book their places so that we can keep track of numbers. they will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Sunday 15th September, 2pm to 5pm
Hoxne, well known as the site of the martyrdom of St Edmund, has many other stories to tell including archaeological finds and a spectacular roman hoard. Join Netta Swallow and poet Kaaren Whitney on a walk around the village and listen to Kaaren’s evocative poem about the art of thatching. Pre-booking for walks is strongly advised as places are limited.
£7 (W&BA members £6)
Email [email protected] to book tickets or if you have any queries; or leave a message on 07415 168806 with your contact details. Once your places have been confirmed you will be asked to pay, either by sending a cheque or paying online via your account.
Children and under 18s are free at all events but please book their places so that we can keep track of numbers. they will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Wednesday 11th September, 10am to 12pm
Walk along the boardwalk and into the woods with Kasia Posen (artist) and Adam Burrows (Natural England). Find out about this intriguing habitat while sketching the fantastic environment.
Walk through the woods and reed beds.
£7 (W&BA members £6)
Email [email protected] to book tickets or if you have any queries; or leave a message on 07415 168806 with your contact details. Once your places have been confirmed you will be asked to pay, either by sending a cheque or paying online via your account.
Children and under 18s are free at all events but please book their places so that we can keep track of numbers. they will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Friday 6th September, 10am to 12pm
Join artist Genevieve Rudd and a Broads Authority ecologist and historian to explore the churchyard of the Saxon church at Burgh Castle. Guided sketching inspired by the wild flora. all materials provided, no experience needed.
Meet at Burgh Castle car park, Butt Lane, Burgh Castle NR31 9QG
£7 (W&BA members £6)
Email [email protected] to book tickets or if you have any queries; or leave a message on 07415 168806 with your contact details. Once your places have been confirmed you will be asked to pay, either by sending a cheque or paying online via your account.
Children and under 18s are free at all events but please book their places so that we can keep track of numbers. they will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Friday 6th to Sunday 29th September, 11am to 4pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday only
Exhibition of paintings, prints, sculptures and craftwork that celebrate the beauty and diversity of nature, including work by Kate Batchelor, Ruth Wharrier, Margaret Parsons, John R Carey and Mark Ward.
Ferini Art Gallery, 27 – 29 All Saints’ Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft NR33 0JL
Free entry
Thursday 5th September, 10:30am to 1pm
A glorious glut for textile fanatics – from the history of sheep farming in East Anglia to the yurts of Kyrgyzstan, from knitted gnomes to wearable-art, from historical talks to demonstrations, displays and even a woolly wearable-art fashion parade.
The Cut, New Cut, Halesworth IP19 8BY
£10 (W&BA members £8)
Call The Cut on: 0300 303 3211 or box [email protected]
Wednesday 4th September, 2pm to 4pm
Gain a greater insight into the works on display and the artists who have contributed with Sculpture Trail curator Sarah Cannell, for British sign language speakers with BSL interpreter.
£10 (W&BA members £8) includes entry to Sculpture Trail
Email [email protected] to book tickets or if you have any queries; or leave a message on 07415 168806 with your contact details. Once your places have been confirmed you will be asked to pay, either by sending a cheque or paying online via your account.
Children and under 18s are free at all events but please book their places so that we can keep track of numbers. they will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Wednesday 4th September, 10am to 12:30pm
Gain a greater insight into the works on display and the artists who have contributed with Sculpture Trail curator Sarah Cannell.
£10 (W&BA members £8) includes entry to Sculpture Trail
Email [email protected] to book tickets or if you have any queries; or leave a message on 07415 168806 with your contact details. Once your places have been confirmed you will be asked to pay, either by sending a cheque or paying online via your account.
Children and under 18s are free at all events but please book their places so that we can keep track of numbers. they will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
