Dates for your diaries!
As a result of the Air and Share meeting, we are introducing a monthly coffee morning on the first Friday of the month in Church House from 10.15 to 11.30, followed by a Communion Service in St Nicholas Church at 11.30. This will start on 1st May, but no service in June because of the organ recital.
The Norfolk Churches Trust is thrilled to be providing homemade teas on Thursday 28th May 2026
Every spring, Stody Lodge opens its 14-acres of colourful rhododendrons, deep herbaceous borders, woodland walks, and the renowned 4-acre Azalea Water Gardens. Known as one of East Anglia’s most dramatic spring gardens, the colours and scents at Stody Lodge will lift the spirits and dazzle the senses.
The gardens will be open from 1pm to 5pm. £10 per person, parking included.
Come and join us for what promises to be an unforgettable visit!
You can book your ticket (https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/norfolk/stody-lodge-gardens/stody-lodge-gardens-open-day/2026-05-28/13:00/t-avrgpkx) Or pay on the day.
Location: Stody Lodge Gardens is 16 miles northwest of Norwich and 3 miles south of Holt off the B1354. Postcode NR24 2ER.
East Bilney church will be hosting a concert on Saturday 30th May, 7pm when the Bawdeswell Festival Choir will be performing a wide range of songs. You can buy a ticket (£20 each) for the event by calling East Bilney Garage on 01362 860511 (option 2) and asking for Claire.
On the 6th June St Nicholas Fundraising Team are holding a Table Top Sale & Craft Stall event in Church. 10am to 4pm The cost is £10.00 a table (set up from 9am). If you or any friends or family would like to book a table or craft stall please call 01362 693970. Refreshments will be available.
Fundraising Event- Open Garden
Chery and David Lister are holding an Open Garden from 11am-4pm on 6th June 2026 at
67 Bradenham road, Shipdham, IP25 7PJ tel: 01362821550
Funds raised will go towards an adaptive bathroom.
Plant sale - Refreshments - Raffle Prizes
2026 Organ concert Season at St. Nicholas, Dereham
This year there will be five concerts: Fridays at 1pm
May 29th Richard Bower with a premier performance of “Variations on East Dereham” by Malcolm Archer.
June 5th D’Arcy Trinkwon celebrity virtuoso
June 12th Thomas Burt acclaimed young organist
June 19th Graham Thorpe Norwich Cathedral
June 26th Anne Page international recitalist
The usual delicious lunches will be on offer again and the proceeds shall go towards our building project. More details after Easter or see the What’s On noticeboard at the back of Church. If you can bake or make sandwiches etc, please talk to Lynn.
Afternoon Tea Saturday 4th July, details to follow.