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All Things Arts & Crafts showcases the fabulous work and products of those who reside and work in Norfolk. Whether you are looking for Norfolk prints, unique Norfolk gifts, painting lessons on the Broads, Children craft parties or Norfolk Publishers, this category demonstrates why Norfolk has such a vibrant Arts scene which is well renowned througout the globe

2 Station Road
Village, Town or City: Sheringham
Postcode: NR26 8RE Please use CAPITAL letters
County: Norfolk
Phone number: 01263 822347
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Sheringham’s Little Theatre is closely connected in so many ways.  Established for six decades, it comes with that hard-earned reputation for being an essential component of the coastal community.  

Standing proud opposite the Town’s Clock Tower, it faces due North towards the sea that has shaped Sheringham’s history.  A force to be reckoned with, both its summer repertory season and its traditional pantomime are legendary in the British theatre industry, reflected by the audiences filling the 160 brand new seats and who are happy to just keep on coming back for more.  

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Showcasing Sheringham’s stage and screen, it connects with people across wide ranging tastes.  Both the Little Theatre Players and numerous touring companies perform a superb selection of classic plays as well as the best of modern material.  

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The satellite dish and full-size silver screen present a much sought after connection with world class ballet and opera.  Fans of mainstream movies are not forgotten and are well catered for alongside maestros of music from all genres.

The service called Friendly Faces features an informal link for new-comers and those who feel daunted at attending on their own; tangible proof of the Theatre’s credentials for wishing to connect with all who choose to come along.      

Open six days every week, the Hub Café provides a warm and welcoming destination, an amazingly popular venue for everyone to catch up over a cuppa and cake.  For those who yearn for a closer involvement, there is a fun and enjoyable adult drama group, plus drama workshops for 6 to 16 year olds.  Why go anywhere else when you can come to your local Theatre and be on a proper stage? 

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Sheringham has the benefit of regular direct transport connections with local communities and with Norwich itself by both bus and rail services.  The Little Theatre has several car parks in the vicinity which are a level walk away.  Morris Street is the closest at only a few minutes’ wander and is free of charge in the evenings.  Once inside the Theatre foyer, it is a level access to the café, toilets and front row of the auditorium – making the trip out easier for those with limited mobility. 

All the numerous events need a happy team on hand to ensure they run smoothly.  Volunteers play an essential part, helping with a variety of tasks, including welcoming visitors, selling programmes or serving in the café bar.  Anyone who has a couple of hours to spare from time to time would be genuinely welcome to join the team.  Your contribution would help ensure the sustainability of your well-connected Sheringham Little Theatre for you, your children and your grandchildren.  

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  • Children Welcome
  • Groups Allowed
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34 Cromwell Road
Village, Town or City: Cromer
Postcode: NR27 0BE Please use CAPITAL letters
County: Norfolk
Contact Name: Bob Wright
Phone number: 01263512689
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All the songs on this Norfolk Heroes CD were composed by Bob Wright who has lived in Cromer most of his life. Most of the songs are true stories of people and places around Norfolk and give a good account of life in Norfolk past and present. To purchase this CD please click here .

Since 2000 Bob has composed over 200 songs on a wide range of subjects about life in general in his laid back relaxed style. Bob records all his songs in his music room in Cromer on an 8 track cassette recorder and plays all the instruments himself; vocals, guitar, banjo, bass, drums and harmonica. Final mixing is done at Ian Bell's mixing studio in Holt.

Up to now Bob has completed 12 albums with a mix of country, rock, folk, blues and ballads. All Bob's music can be heard free, downloaded or bought from his web site www.thesongfactory.co.uk

 

PLAYLIST FOR NORFOLK HEROES CD

1. Down The A149. This song is about the road from Kings Lyn to Cromer. Norfolk's answer to Route 66

2. The Ballad Of Henry Blogg. Famous lifeboat coxswain and Cromer man

3. Yellow And Green. One for the Norwich City football fans

4. Happisburgh. The endless battle this village is having with the North Sea

5. Cromer Cha Cha. Where the sun rises from the sea every morning and sets in the sea every night

6. On The Beach. A day tripp to the sea. Lovely! And fish and chips for tea

7. The Poppy Line. Take a ride on North Norfolk Railway's steam trains. It's scenic all the way

8. Norfolk Broads Sailor. Heaven afloat

9. Louise Stephens Lifeboat. Been around a bit and still going strong

10. Nelson. Norfolk boy does well

11. Come On. Nostalgic look at the 50s

12. Sheringham. A hive of activity here.

13. Christmas Starts Tonight. All about the Thursford Christmas Show and its founder George Cushing

14. Never Turn Back. True story of the Caister lifeboat disaster which happened in 1901

15. Great Yarmouth By The Sea. Endless things to do in Norfolk's premier holiday destination

16. Look East. The BBC's local news station. gets a good review

17. Cromer By The Sea. This song could have been written for the tourist board

18. Edtih Louisa Cavell. The Noroflk girl that really cared. British First World War nurse.

19. I know What I Like. It's in the Norfolk dialect so I hope you can understand it

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Village, Town or City: Roughton
County: Norfolk
Contact Name: Tim
Phone number: 01263 768056
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Indie Voucher Details: 10% off your first lesson with the presentation of this voucher. Limited to one voucher per person.
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Located in the North Norfolk village of Roughton, I offer bespoke Guitar Tuition to players of all ages and abilities, whether you're an absolute beginner, an intermediate player who just lacks direction, or an advanced guitarist looking to improve your technique.

My speciality is Classical Guitar, and to date I have entered well in excess of 200 candidates for Trinity College graded examinations, with a 100% pass rate, from initial to grade 8.  Whilst many players love to work towards their grades, some players simply enjoy playing for the love of the music, and tailored lessons mean that these students can learn whatever style inspires them.

Also available are acoustic and rock guitar lessons, particularly useful for those wanting to play in a band or write their own songs.

 

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5 Downham Crescent
Village, Town or City: Wymondham
Postcode: NR18 0SF Please use CAPITAL letters
County: Norfolk
Contact Name: Martin Wanger
Phone number: 07884963733
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Indie Voucher Details: Madeline Dando Books of Wymondham have a special offer of purchasing both "Amber Sands" and "Leaving Her Tears Behind" for £15.98 with free postage. To take advantage of this offer and place your order please email Martin at madelinealicedando@gmail.com quoting "All Things Norfolk offer"
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Thank you for visiting my page. I am an author from Wymondham in Norfolk and I write under the pseudonym of Madeline Dando. This was the name of my late mum and I am extremely proud to write under her name.

My real name is Martin Wanger and I originate from the East End of London. I have been married to my lovely wife Brenda since 1972 and we have two grown up children. I am so proud to live in beautiful Norfolk; we’ve lived here since 1994 and we simply adore the county. We love socialising, travelling and listening to all types of music together. I also have a huge love for steam railways and is there a better place than Norfolk to experience them at their best? I’m a sport fanatic too loving football, cricket and golf. I’m a supporter of Tottenham Hotspur, but please don’t hold that against me!

For many years I have had a burning desire to create inspirational stories that readers can lose themselves in. I have self-published two books to date; the first called “Amber Sands”, a true love story with bags of courage, resilience and triumph over adversity. I want the book to warm your heart, break your heart and to inspire each and every reader.

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Reviews on Amber Sands

"What a wonderful read, It was such a heartffelt story. The characters came alive, the book was an easy book to read and once I started reading I could not put it down. I don't often cry but Amser was such a lovely character and became so real. Can't wait for the next book by this author"

 "I have just finished reading Amber Sands. It is a really heart warming story with lots of real life issues covered. It is a story of first love and how sometimes however hard you try the feelings for that first love never go away. Its a story of how we cannot change the post but we can change the future. The story is very well written and I found hard to put down. I am looking forward to the sequel" 

"An unwanted child looks beyond her own grief and loneliness to give others what she craved for but never received – the gift of love and understanding.
The heroine of Amber Sands reminds me of someone I know; and I think a lot of readers would end up relating to her. Amser is a large-hearted, kind and wonderful woman. Even when things are not going well for her she is busy bringing sunshine into the lives of those around her. A single parent, she has instilled the same values in her own daughter. The plot is simple and moves at a pace that makes it easier to fall into step with Amser and her life. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author"

Leaving Her Tears Behind

My most recent novel is called “Leaving Her Tears Behind”. A story of love, desire, greed, hate and revenge, that I think will keep you on the edge of your seat right till the very end.

When you read my books I hope you will gain a sense of everything that I love around me, including the wonderful county of Norfolk and the incredible people that live here.

Two thirds of  "Leaving her Tears Behind" is set in North Norfolk in a fictitious place called Cleybourne. Of coiurse I had Weybourne in mind and there are reference to Sheringham, Sheringham Park, Aylsham, Holt, Holkham Beach, Swaffham and the North Norfolk Railway (which is a particular love of mine as well as Sheringham Golf course) . 

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Reviews on Leaving Her Tears Behind.

"Leaving her tears behind is a must book to read. The characters in the book became very real. Some were more likeable than others. The ending was not as expected so if you are reading this book don’t skip any pages and read to the very end. I recommend this book easy read". 

"An exciting tale of two women, totally opposite in personality, told against the background of war torn London and the contrasting idyllic life in a county manor in Norfolk. The book is filled with realistic characters and situations, but with some surprises to keep one's interest until the very end. I look forward to reading more from this author". 

"I absolutely loved this book, from the very first page it draws you into the story and the feeling of almost being there. Based around the East End of London it's the area where I was born and grew up and being able to relate to the places and understand the culture of the East End post-war and up the the 1960s it felt as though the story could have related to anyone I knew, including myself. It really is a lovely and engrossing read and I read the whole book within 3 days. I can highly recommend this book as it takes you away from the pressures of the modern day back to a time when things seemed far more simple and straightforward, albeit hard work but a simpler way of life nonetheless. I really look forward to more books from this author". 

All books are available from the All Things Norfolk Shop by clicking here

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The Golden Triangle Area
Village, Town or City: Norwich
County: Norfolk
Contact Name: Lisa Redford
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Indie Voucher Details: £10 introductory first half hour lesson (usually £15).
4 half hour sessions for £40 (usually £60)
45 minute lessons are £23 but block book 5 lessons in advance and get them for £20 per lesson
1 hour lessons are £30 but block book 5 lessons in advance and get them for £25 each
To book contact Lisa at parrotrecords@gmail.com and mention All Things Norfolk offer
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Warm, encouraging and supportive, I’m a professional vocal coach and guitar teacher. With years of recording, touring and performing experience, I love sharing my skills and passion for music, offering singing and guitar lessons in Norwich, Norfolk, UK for all ages.

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Vocal Coach

I can help you prepare for an upcoming audition or performance and learn various vocal techniques and exercises. You can also record your vocals and make quality demo recordings. I can also help you with your nerves, breathing and help build your confidence. In 2015 one of my talented vocal students, Breeze Redwine, won the Pre Teen Awardat TeenStar, the UK’s biggest search for teenage and pre-teen singers at Birmingham’s NEC. She also achieved the highest score of the night from the prestigious industry judges and beautifully performed my song ‘Here Alone’

In 2016 she released her debut single called ‘Courage’ which I wrote for her.  The music video has had thousands of views on YouTube and is released on iTunes through Proper.

She also recently won many awards at the World Championships of Performing Arts, an international performing arts talent competition and educational experience held annually in Hollywood. Among her many achievements, Breeze won 4 Golds, 2 Silvers and Overall Champion twice. She also won an Industry Award, meaning she is most likely to makeit in the music industry.  

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“Lisa has been an amazing vocal coach to my daughter Breeze. She has been having lessons for over 2 years and worked wonders with Breeze’s confidence, performance, breath control and vocal ability. She’s guided her through difficult songs and different styles while being constantly supportive and encouraging as well as regularly sending exercises and backing tracks. She has provided invaluable guidance and support for when Breeze has had major auditions in London and across the UK and Breeze recently won the Pre Teen Award at the prestigious national Teen Star competition at Birmingham’s NEC. Lisa has also been teaching Breeze guitar and she is already on her way to playing lots of songs. Thank you Lisa. We couldn’t have done it without you.” Jackie Redwine

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Guitar Lessons and Ukulele

My guitar and ukulele lessons are fun and enjoyable. Focussing on those beginning the guitar or those aiming to follow the singer/songwriter path like myself, I ensure lessons are built around your aims and can teach you your favourite songs and riffs so that you’ll learn quickly.

Singing and guitar lessons take place in my comfortable, fully equipped teaching room in the golden triangle area of Norwich, where on street parking permits are provided.

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Songwriting Classes

I also provide songwriting classes and help you to develop your ideas.

Flexible times, competitive prices.

Due to the current Covid restrictions I am providing online music lessons via Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams or FaceTime. There are also special block booking deals for 45 minute and 1 hour lessons.

To find out more please e-mail parrotrecords@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you and would be happy to help with any of your queries.

Please click on the image below for my introduction video about my music classes

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Testimonials

“Since having singing lessons with Lisa, I’ve noticed dramatic changes in my voice, for example I always used to sing from my throat and I’d run out of breath very, very quickly. Lisa has sent me vocal exercises and backing tracks to practise at home, which I find very useful in preparation for the next lesson. It’s a great hobby, and it’s something that I look forward to doing each fortnight, which is quite funny because I actually have a singing phobia, but Lisa’s teaching style puts me at ease. Ann Marie Harrison

 ”Lisa has really helped me with my vocals and given me so much more confidence with my singing. She has shown me some great vocal techniques which have really improved my singing.” Kate Yuill

“Before I started having singing sessions with Lisa, I didn’t feel confident anymore at my ability to sing. Since having the sessions with Lisa, she has helped me to gain my confidence back, she is friendly and approachable. She has shown me how to strengthen my breathing skills and support my core vocal ability and head voice. Sharing her vocal warm ups and techniques to attempt some challenging songs…Lisa is helping me to prepare for a big audition and thanks to Lisa the song I have chosen is broadening my vocal ability to a higher standard, Lisa is being patient and providing me with some really supportive feedback to progress further.” Rachael Francis

“My 10 year old daughter, Saskia, has been having guitar and singing lessons with Lisa. Within weeks of starting she went from not being able to play a thing to singing and playing many of her favourite songs.  Since then she has gone from strength to strength.  Lisa has been a real inspiration to Saskia.  She knows how to connect with children.  She’s vibrant and fun but at the same time nurturing and attentive.  It’s a real pleasure to hear my daughter perform.  Thanks Lisa.” Kerry Williams

“I have been attending vocal lessons with Lisa for about a year now, as a student at Access To Music I was looking for some extra support with my vocals. Lisa is honest, patient and understanding of my vocal needs. I have learnt what my voice is capable of, breathing technique’s and warm up exercise’s. All of these contribute to my new found confidence with regards to my singing. I would highly recommend Lisa for all your vocal needs.” Karl Moore

Lisa's Music

To check out my music please visit https://lisaredford.bandcamp.com/ and to view a video of one of my tracks, "Anything But Easy" which was filmed locally please click on the image below

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156 Southwell Road
Village, Town or City: Norwich
Postcode: NR1 3RP Please use CAPITAL letters
County: Norfolk
Contact Name: Paul Dickson
Phone number: 01603 666011
Fax Number: 0871 989 2094
Mobile Number: 07801 103737
Website: Website Title

Paul Dickson is an independent publisher, working with Norfolk writers.

He is the publisher of the following books (all titles available from the All Things Norfolk online shop) :

Miracle in Kigali, the story of Illuminee Nganemariya and her son Roger's survival during the Rwandan Genocide of 1994 and subsequent life in Norwich.

Curly Sheep's Bad Hair Day and Molly Moo the independent cow, by Sandra Derry, fun books introducing young readers to the countryside and farm life.

A Moment in Time,  50 stories that bring East Anglian history to life, by Peter Sargent, published October 2017.

Ink in my blood, my half century in newspapers, by Neil Haverson, published March 2018.

A Place in History, 50 more East Anglian moments in time, by Peter Sargent, published 26 September 2018.

On The Edge, a debut novel by local writer and former GP, Tony Ashman, published 1 November 2018.

Anglian Annals , more moments in time by Peter Sargent

My Word! The stories behind our favourite words by Peter Sargent

Paul is also an independent tour guide offering guided tours in Norwich and the Broads National Park.

To purchase any of the above books please visit his Store in the All Things Norfolk Shop by clicking here

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