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2010 Events Diary |
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If you are planning an event in Acle, please let me know by completing the Event Form (see bottom of this page). This will help others in the village by not planning another event on the same day. Details of events are supplied and are as accurate as possible. If you require further information about any of the events, please contact the person nominated. April May June July August September October November December |
| Month | Date | Event |
| April | 4th | Acle Churches Together Easter Sunday Service: greet the rising Son with the rising sun! Fishley Church, 6.00am |
| 15th | ACLE HIGH SCHOOL - Young Leaders - PROJECT KENYA - CHURCH HALL OPPOSITE BUDGENS, 10am - 12pm) - coffee morning with good quality second hand goods and cake sale in aid of this project. Raffle and stalls. | |
| 17th | St Edmund's Church Light Hearted Quiz plus Cheese and Wine | |
| 20th | Broadland D.C. - Relax, take time out, have fun and improve your fitness. No dance experience is necessary. Tuesdays, 3pm – 4pm. Refreshments until 4:30pm. 12 weeks starting Tuesday 20th April 2010. Held at The Garage, Chapelfield, Norwich. Led by Norfolk Dance in partnership with Broadland District Council. Transport a problem? We can help, contact us for details. For further information or to register please call 01603 430538 and speak to Holly or email leisure@broadland.gov.uk. If you have any concerns regarding your health you will be required to consult a doctor before attending the sessions. | |
| 21st | Acle High School - Explore the wonders of the universe with Mark Shepherd from the Norwich Astronomical Society. A six week course for absolute beginners at the Vocational Learning Centre, Acle High School starting Wednesday 21st April between 7-9pm. Course fee £18 and no telescope is required. | |
| 21st | Acle High School - Excel Course - A three week course for beginners on Wednesdays 21st, 28th April & 5th May between 6-8pm. Course fee £12. To book a place please call Janis Austin on 07776462214 or email: jaustin@acle.norfolk.sch.uk. | |
| 23rd | Acle Recreation Club - Come and see one of the UKs Best 60s Tribute Bands "Lou and The Diamonds" Lou himself was a top 60s session guitar player for the legendary Joe Meek who produced great hits such as "TELSTAR" Tony on bass guitar was with Adam Faith, PJ Proby and even dated Marianne Faithful for a while. The other two members Clive on drums and Nigel on lead vocals really show their own musical talent having been in some other bands. "Lou and The Diamonds" have played as a support act to many of the great original 60s bands such as The Searchers, The Fortunes, The Ivy League, Marmalade, Cliff Bennett, Jess Conrad and many others. Come and see them at ACLE, APRIL 23rd 2010. A great night of live 60s music, not to be missed! | |
| 24th | Acle War Memorial Recreation Centre, 7.00 doors open for eyes down at 7.30 Family Bingo Night, everybody welcome. Come along for an evening of fun and help raise funds for Acle St Edmund Primary School. 2010 sees the 40th anniversary of Acle Primary School PTA, now known as FOSA (Friends of the School Association). This is one of a number of events that will celebrate the work of the association! | |
| 29th and 30th | Acle High School - MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE EVENING - IS THIS IT? IN AID OF ACLE HIGH SCHOOL YOUNG LEADERS PROJECT KENYA. TICKETS £4 AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE FROM ACLE POST OFFICE, BY PHONING DAN SMITH ON 07818 725469 OR ON THE NIGHT IF AVAILABLE. | |
| May | 1st | Acle Recreational Centre - Car Boot Sale, Main Hall, 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon. Hall will be open at 9.00 a.m. for table set up. The Recreation Centre will supply ALL tables and they will be £3.00 per table, which must be pre-booked. Contact is Jodie (or the office at the Recreation Centre). Anyone turning up on the day wishing to have a table will be charged £4.00 per table (subject to space available!). Refreshments will be available from the kitchen in the Main Hall. |
| 16th | Great Yarmouth Rotary Club Spring Charity Walk, starting and finishing at the Recreation Centre. 6, 8 or 10 miles walks, marshalled, toilet and first aid facilities available, children under 14 years free. Contact is Henry Dent on 01493 750954. | |
| 22nd | Acle High School - Health and Saftey award course - A one day CIEH course covering:
· HEALTH & SAFETY LAW
· ACCIDENTS & ILL HEALTH
· RISK ASSESMENT
· FIRST AID
· PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
· ELECTRICITY
· FIRE PREVENTION
· OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
· HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
· ERGONOMICS
· MANUAL HANDLING
· NOISE 9a.m. – 4p.m. Course fee is £70 including VAT and certificate. Certificate valid for three years. To book a place please call Janis Austin on 07776462214 or email jaustin@acle.norfolk.sch.uk. |
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| 28th | Acle Recreational Centre - Bure Room - Mighty Music Quiz - Questions on popular music from the last 50 years. Teams of up to 4 people. Entry £6.00 per head, to include fish / chicken and chips supper. 7.30pm start. To book a table telephone Acle Recreation Centre on 01493 752043. | |
| 29th and 30th | St Edmund's Church Flower Festival - As part of the Festival, at 7pm the Acle Community Choir will be performing. Free event, all welcome at attend. | |
| June | ||
| 3rd | Family Archery at Acle High School, 10.00 – 11.30 or 11.30 – 13.00 £6 per person. Minimum age 10 years. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential Call Janis Austin or Susan Telford on 01493-750431. | |
| 8th | Acle High School - A 6 week course starting Tuesday 8th June 6 to 8pm Basic Web Design. Learn to create a web site from scratch. No previous knowledge required. Fee £24. To book a place please email Susan Telford stelford@acle.norfolk.sch.uk or call 07847105420 | |
| 9th | Acle High School - Wednesdays 9th, 16th &23rd June 6.30 to 8.30pm Excel for Beginners. Learn to create a spreadsheet from scratch. No previous experience necessary. Fee £12 To book a place please email Susan Telford stelford@acle.norfolk.sch.uk or call 07847105420 | |
| 12th | Methodist Church Summer Fair. Various stalls and competitions. Refreshments will be served, opens at 2pm. | |
| 12th | WORLD CUP 2010 - DON'T MISS OUT ON THE WORLD CUP ACTION! Enjoy the footie, a drink and a barbeque with your mates in front of the biggest screen you have ever seen! Acle High School will be showing the first England match on Sat June 12th, the final on Sun 11th July and any quarter and semi finals that England might reach on its HUGE 4x3 metre screen. Barbeque, Bar, Big screen All for £3 a ticket. Contact Mr Bloomfield or Mrs Austin at Acle High School 01493-750431 for more details | |
| 14th | Acle High School - A five-week beginners course focusing on the practical skills of the modern Archaeologist, with the opportunity to take part on a local community dig. 7pm start. Course fee just £15. To book a place, please call Janis Austin on 07776462214 | |
| 19th | Acle Recreational Centre - Main Hall - CASH BINGO. Free admission. Fun for all the family with opportunities to take part in other games offering cash prizes! Eyes down 8pm. | |
| 19th | Acle High School - ‘Father’s Day Special’ Family Cookery - We will be making quiche, scotch eggs and summer berry cheesecake. Both sessions are FREE but booking is ESSENTIAL as places are limited. Please note all children must be aged 5 plus. To guarantee a place and get a list of ingredients email Susan Telford stelford@acle.norfolk.sch.uk or call 07847105420 | |
| 20th | The Acle St Edmund Youth Orchestra will be playing easy listening music in the garden from 2.30pm at The Bridge Inn. The youngsters are all from Acle High School and Acle Primary School. | |
| July | ||
| 9th | St Edmunds Primary School Grand Fete and BBQ - fun for all the family. A great evening's entertainment with lots to see and do including a variety of stalls, BBQ, beer tent, raffle and auction. 50p entry (free for under 5s). 2010 sees the 40th anniversary of Acle Primary School PTA, now known as FOSA (Friends of the School Association). This is one of a number of events that will celebrate the work of the association! Starts 6pm. | |
| 16th | Acle Recreational Centre - Main Hall - 8pm prompt start. AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE with SALLY TAYLOR - Advance Tickets £6.50 EACH (£7.50 on the door) - AVAILABLE (June) from Acle Post Office and Acle Recreational Centre. COmplimentary tea/coffee available during the interval. | |
| 31st-8th | St Edmunds Church - Open Churches Week Exhibition 10.00am – 4.00pm: displays around the church, including articles not normally on display (e.g. church embroidery, churchyard records, wedding display, Christening gowns. Refreshments available. | |
| 25th | St Edmund strawberry teas plus concert | |
| August | 5th | St Edmunds Church - 2pm, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, 7.30 - 8.15 pm. Talks on church embroidery and flower arranging at 2.00pm; bellringing demonstration at 6.30pm; Songs of Praise 7.30pm. In conjunction with the Open Churches Week exhibition. |
| 19th | Rectory Coffee Morning | |
| September | 5th | Deanery Wedding Fair at St Edmund's Church |
| October | 14th | St Edmund's Coffee Morning in Church Hall |
| 30th | St Edmund's Soup and Entertainment | |
| November | ||
| 4th | Coffee Morning organised by Royal British Legion, Acle and District Branch in aid of The Poppy Appeal, Parish Hall, 10-noon. | |
| 11th | 11:11:11 Armistice Day. Act of Remembrance. Last Post and Reveille. Wreath laying. Acle Memorial, St Edmunds Church, 10.50-11am. | |
| 14th | Remembrance Service St Edmunds Church. 3-4pm. | |
| 20th | St Edmunds Christmas Market | |
| 27th | Methodist Church Christmas Fair. Seasonal stalls, gifts, cards and cakes etc. Competitions and raffle. Refreshments served all afternoon, opens 2pm closes 4pm. | |
| December |
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