May sees the return of Big C’s Big Cuppa, and all over Norfolk and Waveney tea parties, coffee mornings, summer fetes and full-on parties will be raising money for charity.
Big C wants to hear from any companies, individuals, clubs or schools who want to join in Cuppa week. Big Cuppa Week is from 12 to 18 May and packs with invitations and party ideas are available from Big C.
Big C is a completely independent charity and all the support, funding and services we provide are for the people of Norfolk and Waveney. Money raised goes to help people in your community who are affected by cancer.
Climate jobs day - 17 May
Climate jobs – a people-friendly response to credit crunch, climate crisis and austerity, with the touring Climate Job Centre in the Amphitheatre at The Forum from 11am to 6pm.
Drop in and see how creating climate jobs can help us tackle the twin crises of the economy and climate change (report and exhibition produced by Trade Union Group of Campaign against Climate Change).
A public meeting at The Forum's 'The Curve' will be held at 7.30pm and will look at the Million Climate Jobs plan, why and how.
Museums at Night events - 18 and 19 May
Norwich’s museums and heritage venues will be opening their doors after dusk this May as part of the nationwide Museums at Night. All events in Norwich are FREE!
You can find out what's happening here.
Charity Challenge Football Match - 20 May
Former Canaries heroes Iwan Roberts and Darren Huckerby will be back on the pitch at Carrow Road for a charity football match in aid of The Yellow Brick Road Foundation.
Norwich City Legends will be taking on Ecoglass in the game, which kicks off at 5.30pm on Sunday 20 May. Doors open at 4pm.
There will also be a pre-match competition with the Ecoglass Under 10 Invitation Cup, involving Norwich United, Lakeford, Mulbarton and Hethersett (kick off 4.30pm).
Tickets for adults and children cost £5 and include a full-colour programme. For more information, call 01603 224880.
Norwich 100/50 Bike Ride - 27 May
The British Heart Foundation are once again looking for cyclists and supporters for the Norwich 100/50 Bike Ride on Sunday 27 May.
Starting from the Cathedral at 8am (with times to suit you) the route heads north along quiet country roads to Melton Constable, where the route splits. The short route returns through Aylsham, and the longer one heads for the coast and returns through Sheringham and Horsey, rejoining the shorter route at Coltishall.
There are water stops along the way, plus food and drink to buy. This year, the organisers are aiming for a new record of 5,000 participants. For more details and an entry form, go to
www.bike-events.co.uk.
Norwich City of Ale 2012 - 31 May to 10 June
Celebrating fine ale in the fine city, with 45 city pubs serving beers from 35 local breweries, and St Gregory’s Centre for the Arts in Pottergate providing a hub for the whole festival.
A huge range of events will be taking place, giving the city a fantastic festival atmosphere.
Highlights include the official launch party on 31 May; a political debate on 1 June; a brewers' market on 2 June; a local produce fayre on 3 June; a pub quiz on 5 June and a fundraising auction on 9 June.
Every day (except Sunday) at The Forum, there will be a chance to watch a series of films showing the stories and characters behind Norwich’s pubs and breweries, both past and present. These films are complemented by displays, talks and tours around the city.
60 Years of Norfolk at Norwich Cathedral - 1 to 4 June
A weekend of events at Norwich Cathedral reflecting notable occasions, personalities and achievements in the county over the last 60 years, held as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend.
Norwich Cathedral Festival of Flowers
Friday 1 June: 10am to 6pm
Saturday 2 June: 10am to 6pm
Sunday 3 June: 12.30pm to 5.30pm
Monday 4 June: 10am to 3pm
Tickets for the Flower Festival, organised by Norwich Cathedral Flower Guild, are £7.50 and can be obtained via flowerfestival@cathedral.org.uk or from the Cathedral Shop on 01603 218323.
Jacqui Dankworth and her band
Saturday 2 June at 7.30 pm. A concert in Norwich Cathedral. Tickets are reserved, in two blocks, at £25 and £20, and can be obtained from flowerfestival@cathedral.org.uk, the Cathedral Shop and also Prelude at 25b St Giles Street, Norwich.
Craft and food market organised by Produced in Norfolk
Friday 1 June to Monday 4 June, in the Cloisters, while the Festival of Flowers is open.
Proceeds from all events will be divided, with half going to Norwich Cathedral and a quarter each to the Big C and Norwich Families House.
NORCAS charity fun run - 24 June
A 5k fun run or waddle, taking place on Sunday 24 June at Whitlingham Country Park.
Run, jog or take a leisurely stroll along our marked route, taking in the beautiful scenery. Children and dogs welcome. Face painting, cake sale, second hand books and more!
£10 entry – all proceeds to NORCAS. Race starts at 10am. Please contact Donna Hunt on 01603 227043 or email d.hunt@norcas.org.uk to register and request race information.
NORCAS provides help, support and many other services to people of all ages, from all walks of life who have or are affected by those who have drug, alcohol or gambling problems, with our offices spread over Norfolk and Suffolk.
For more information, please see our website: www.norcas.org.uk.
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Norwich City Council is not responsible for the organisation of any events and activities listed on this page, or of information provided about them. For more information about anything on this page, please use the specific contact details provided alongside each listing