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Norwich Lanes | News & Events
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 29/01/2009 | Jarrolds Steiff Teddy Bears Event - 4th March
Jarrolds are arranging an “Exclusive 2010 Steiff Collectors Event” on Thursday 4th March at 6.30pm in The Pantry, 3rd Floor at Jarrolds on London Street.
They describe the event as: “A not-to-be-missed evening for all Steiff enthusiasts…On arrival you will receive a free Steiff gift and have the opportunity to enter our exclusive competition. Steiff consultants will be presenting their 2010 limited edition pieces, which can be secured on the evening with a 20% deposit, and the Steiff Club Event Bear 2010 will be available for you to purchase.”
Tickets cost £6 each and are available from Jarrold Customer Services, Floor 2, 01603 660661 or www.jarrold.co.uk The ticket cost is redeemable against any purchase made on the evening and includes refreshments.
17/12/2009 | Christmas Treasure Hunt WinnerAnnounced
Congratulations to Kate Wiseman of Heighem Road who won the Norwich Lanes Christmas Treasure Hunt. Miss Wiseman was presented with the winning prize of £50 by Norwich Lanes Chairman, Roger Pemberton, earlier this week.
Miss Wiseman correctly found all the ‘letter’ clues hidden in various shop windows around Norwich Lanes on the Christmas launch night and correctly arranged the letters to spell out the word ‘Mistletoe’.
15/12/2009 | Christmas Window Display Winners
Congratulations to Norwich Lanes member, Classique Weddings, on Pottergate, who won the Best-dressed Christmas Window competition.
Classique Weddings was chosen as the winner by the new Lord Mayor of Norwich, Councillor Eve Collishaw, who walked around Norwich Lanes during our Christmas celebrations on 19th November.
Congratulations also go to the following businesses whose window displays were chosen as ‘Highly Recommended’ by the Lord Mayor: The Book Hive, Philip Browne, Aurum, and The Granary – Congratulations!
01/12/2009 | Sahara House Christmas Party - 12th Dec
Sahara House on St Benedict Street is organising a Christmas Party for anyone interested in Egyptian art and culture on Saturday 12th December, 7-11pm.
The event will include an Egyptian drumming performance and traditional dance. The evening is fancy dress (no particular theme) and there will be prizes for best dressed up, as well as a tombola. There will also be nibbles and bar drinks available to purchase.
The event will happen at the Belvedere Community Centre in Belvoir Street, Norwich. Tickets are £12 (advance) and £15 on the door, although advance bookin gis essential.
For further information contact azza@saharahouse.co.uk or ring 07783 124381. For further information on Sahara House log on to www.saharahouse.net.
25/11/2009 | Sinsins 10th Birthday & Refurb Party - 1st Dec
Sinsin's, the love store based in Norwich Lanes, is holding a refurb / refit / new look 10th birthday party on Tuesday 1st December @ 7pm.
There will be free drinks and nibbles, a 30% purchase discount and a charity raffle (for Leeway Women's Refuge) with the first prize of a male stripper.
All Norwich Lanes members and friends are welcome! Contact Sinsins on 01603 620200 for further information.
25/11/2009 | Christmas Art Show Launch
Horace Blue, an art shop based in Norwich Lanes, is launching its Christmas Show on Saturday 27th November, with a private viewing between 5pm and 9pm.
The Christmas Show features artwork from local, national, and international artists and works are available to buy from just £10.
Horace Blue is based at 20 Lower Goat Lane, open from 10am - 5:30 pm on Saturdays and 12noon - 5:30pm Tuesday to Friday.
For further information about the private viewing contact Keith on 01603 661115 or log on to www.horaceblue.com.
07/11/2009 | Upper St Giles Christmas Festivities
Upper St Giles is hosting a Christmas evening to celebrate the Christmas lights being turned on in the city.
Coccolino Childrenswear along with several other shops and Delis will have mulled wine, minced pies and free gifts to customers. Shops will be open until 8 30 pm .
14/10/2009 | Norwich Lanes Christmas Celebrations To Be Launched On 19th November
Norwich Lanes will launch its Christmas celebrations on Thursday 19th November in conjunction with Norwich City's Christmas lights switch-on and fireworks spectacular.
Norwich Lanes has organised an evening of late-night shopping, eating & drinking, carol singing and entertainment.
The area's popular mini-Christmas trees will also be outside of shops and Norwich Lanes is hosting a Christmas-themed window display competition which will be judged by the new Lord Mayor of Norwich, Eve Collishaw, on the evening shortly after the fireworks display.
Click here to read the full news release.
01/10/2009 | Major Book Retail Award For Jarrold's Children's Department
Jarrold’s Children’s Book Department has won the Walker Books Children’s Independent Of The Year, a national retail award.
The award was presented by Anthony Browne, the Children’s Laureate to Sue Morgan, book department Sales Manager, and Liz Jary, Jarrold’s Children’s Book Expert at a glitzy ceremony hosted by BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine at the Natural History Museum in London.
24/09/2009 | Bags O’ Fun Planned For Party Shop’s 2nd Birthday - 26th September 2009
A shop in Norwich Lanes dedicated to having fun is celebrating its second birthday this weekend with a range of celebrations. The celebrations for Bags O’ Fun’s will be held on Saturday 26th September between 10am and 3pm and include a range of entertainment, give-aways, and discounts.
At the store in Bridewell Alley, professional magician Nick Chapman will be entertaining visitors and there is free badge-making throughout the day. All visitors can also prepare for the upcoming Halloween season and make the most of the one-day-only 10% discount off everything in store.
‘Bagso’, the shop’s 12ft inflatable clown mascot, will be in Norwich city centre throughout the day giving away balloons, badges and discount vouchers for the shop.
15/09/2009 | Afternoon Tea With A Medium At Maddermarket TeaRoom
The Maddermarket TeaRoom is hosting an event on 25th September called "Afternoon Tea With A Medium". The event includes a demonstration of mediumship followed by tea and scones and a question/answer session.
Tickets, which cost £7, can be purchased from the tea room. All the money raised from tickets will be donated to Asperger East Anglia (www.asperger.org.uk).
For more information about the medium Ashley George, visit www.ashleygeorge.co.uk. To contact the MadderMarket TeaRoom, call Sandra or Veronica on 07531 255230.
03/09/2009 | Jarrolds Christmas Card Design Competition
Norwich Lanes member, Jarrolds, is running a Christmas card design competition. The competition, run in conjunction with Woodmansterne, is searching for ‘the’ Christmas card design of 2009.
The competition winner will have their design published and sold for Christmas 2009. The closing date is Monday 15th September 2009 and competition forms are available in-store from the Art & Craft and Greeting Card departments.
03/09/2009 | Norwich Lanes Supports Heritage Open Days - 10th - 13th September
Norwich HEART has once again organised the Heritage Open Days which take place around the city from 10th to 13th September. The event includes 150 free events and the aim of the celebration is to draw attention to history and heritage that is not normally available.
Displays and events are taking place throughout Norwich Lanes, including a display celebrating Norwich Lanes history at the Maddermarket TeaRoom on St John Maddermarket.
All of the churches in the area will be open and many are putting on activities. For more information pick up a leaflet from various sites around the city or go to www.heritagecity.org/hods.
20/08/2009 | Colour Uncovered Event – Tuesday 8th September
Norwich Lanes member, Hooloovoo Hair on Pottergate, is holding the first in a series of regular events, starting off with “hints and trade secrets about hair-colour, make-up and personality.”
On the evening the in-house team will be joined by a make-up and colour expert to give people the chance to learn how to use colour to their best advantage. The evening will include refreshments and nibbles and there will be a raffle in aid of ‘Action Breast Cancer’ with a prize of a limited edition GHD styler.
The event is free but there are limited places which will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to book a please contact Hooloovoo Hair on 01603 618968 or email info@hooloovoo.co.uk.
20/08/2009 | Members’ Celebrations
Two Norwich Lanes businesses are celebrating milestones next week. Classique Weddings is celebrating its first year in business on Thursday 27th August. Classique is celebrating on the day between 4pm – 8pm so feel free to drop by, for more information contact Classique on 01603 623111.
The Birdcage is celebrating three years in Norwich Lanes! The Birdcage will be celebrating on Saturday 29th August, for more information contact The Birdcage on 01603 633534.
23/07/2009 | Awards and Events at Jarrolds
The Jarrolds Children’s Book Department is up for top retail award at the Bookseller Awards in London on 17th September. Created specifically to celebrate the art of selling books, the categories include The Walker Books Children’s Independent of the Year, which Jarrolds has been nominated for, and which aims to find the best independent children’s bookshop in the country.
On Monday 27th July, Jarrolds is hosting a book launch of 'The Wake' by Jeremy Page, at 6pm. Page's second novel, 'The Wake' is described as “an exceptional novel of love, grief, and the redemptive power of human relationships.”
On Thursday 30th July, Jarrolds are offering you the chance to trace your East Anglian ancestors at an evening with Gill Blanchard at 6.15pm. Gill Blanchard's book, Tracing your East Anglian Ancestors, is a guide for those researching their ancestry in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex.
Tickets are £5 from Customer Services on floor 2 (01603 660661) or buy online at www.jarrold.co.uk
23/07/2009 | Events by Buy The Case at The Wine Cellar
Buy The Case is hosting its monthly wine tasting on Thursday 30th July.
They say: “It’s at the Wine Cellar again, and the price for the evening is £15, which includes, as always, a spread of wine-friendly nibbles and also, since we are in jovial spirits this month, we’ll refund the fifteen squids fully if you buy a case of wine on the night!”
They are also hosting a ‘Festival Du Vin’ from Thursday 30th July to Sunday 2nd August for a chance to "taste and learn about as many wines as your tongue can handle".
For further information contact ben@buythecase.co.uk.
23/07/2009 | Erotic Literature Evening at SinSins
SinSins love store, on Charing Cross, is holding an Erotic Literature Evening on Thursday 6th August at 7:30pm. The event is being held to celebrate the launch of the Black Lace anthology: Sexy Little Numbers.
There is a free goody bag for the first 20 guests and there will be readings and a Q&A session. There will also be a raffle and 20% on the night (excluding sale items).
SinSins says: “Come as you are or dress up gorgeous!”
For more information contact the shop on 01603 620200 or email sadie.wolf@hotmail.co.uk
20/07/2009 | Lord Mayor To Visit Maddermarket TeaRoom
The new Lord Mayor of Norwich will be visiting the recently opened Maddermarket TeaRoom, located at 20 St John Maddermarket in Norwich Lanes, between 11.30 and 12.30, on the 21th July.
The tearoom is hosting a party for its friends, customers and business partners to celebrate the visit.
Drop in and join the celebrations with special products from the tea room including preserves, cheeses, sweets and more amazing Maddermarket TeaRoom recipes.
For further information call Sandra or Veronica at the tea room on 07531 255230.
09/07/2009 | New Chairman For Norwich Lanes
A new Chairman has been appointed by the Norwich Lanes Traders Association. Local business coach, Roger Pemberton, 51, has taken up the position from Clive Rowe, who stepped down at the end of his two year tenure in the position.
Roger has worked with many local companies helping them to improve the success of their businesses since he began coaching in 2007. It was whilst working with Norwich Lanes member, Sonkai goldsmiths, that he was brought to the attention of the Norwich Lanes committee as a potential replacement for the outgoing Chairman.
“I have lived in Norwich for 17 years and have shopped, eaten and drank in the area and feel it is a great part of Norwich which is full of character. I understand how lonely it can be running a small company and how difficult it is to build a business and a team that can succeed. I’m sure my work as a business coach has helped me to understand the challenges faced by the Norwich Lanes members and I am excited about playing a role in the development in the area,” said Roger Pemberton.
Click here to see the News Release.
16/06/2009 | Norwich Lanes Midsummer Fair, THIS SUNDAY
The annual Norwich Lanes Midsummer Fair will take place this Sunday, 21st June.
The event, which has grown from the popular St Benedict’s Street Fair, is a day of fun for all the family celebrating the wonderful independent and historic part of Norwich known as ‘Norwich Lanes’.
On the day, celebrations will be taking place throughout the Norwich Lanes area with the main festivities occurring on St Benedict’s Street and St Gregory’s Green in the heart of Norwich Lanes.
Planned activities include live music performances, games, food stalls, textiles and arts & crafts offerings. Last year thousands of people of all ages got involved in the day’s events and organisers are hoping for an even bigger turn out this time around.
“We are very excited about the event which seems to grow each year. It’s great watching the children have such a fun time and it’s also a perfect time for the unique businesses in Norwich Lanes to get together and celebrate our independence”, said Clive Rowe, co-owner of Walkers of Pottergate and Chairman of the Norwich Lanes Traders Association.
11/05/2009 | Fundraising Events For Norwich Lanes Midsummer Fair
Two fundraising events are planned to raise money for this year’s Norwich Lanes Midsummer Fair. Both events will take place at The Birdcage on St Gregory’s Green in Norwich Lanes.
The first event is a mini-fair and will take place on Sunday May 17th.
Vintage clothes will on sale and there will be refreshments and a raffle. The event will also feature music from artists due to perform at the Midsummer Fair. Tickets for the event cost £4 (£3 concessions) and are available on the door.
The second event will take place on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25th) and will feature a “Brains of the Norwich Lanes” pub quiz.
Businesses within Norwich Lanes and all supporters of the area are invited to enter a team to see who has the top brains in the lanes. After the quiz there will be music from a DJ, the event starts at 7:30pm and entry is £2 per person.
The Norwich Lanes organisation needs to raise £2,000 in order to put on the popular summer event which attracts thousands of people into this cultural, independent and historic area.
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23/04/2009 | Norwich Lanes Summer Event - 21st June 2009
The 2009 ‘Norwich Lanes Summer Event’ will take place on 21st June, between 11am – 4pm.
The event, which has grown from the popular St Benedict’s Street Fair, is a day of fun for all the family celebrating the wonderful independent and historic part of Norwich known as ‘Norwich Lanes’.
Activities will be happening throughout the Norwich Lanes area on the day but the main festivities will take place on St Benedict’s Street and St Gregory’s Green in the heart of Norwich Lanes. Planned activities include live music performances, games, food stalls, textiles and arts & crafts offerings.
Se news section above for further details.
07/12/08 | Norwich Lanes Christmas Fayre - 7th December
Norwich Lanes will host its first Cristmas Fayre on Sunday 7th December. The shops in the area will be decorated for Christmas and there will be Kitsch Christmas Craft market on St Gregory's Green.
The Birdcage is offering music, mince pies and mulled wine and St Gregory's Church for the Arts is holding a day of celebrations with food, drink and live music.
At 4pm, the first Norwich Lanes candle-lit carol procession will take place starting at St Andrew's Hall. Singers from local singing group Viva Voce will guide the public through the beuatiful Norwich Lanes and lead Christmas carols.
See the news section above for further information.
04/12/08 | Christmas Launch in Norwich Lanes - 4th December
Norwich Lanes launches its Christmas season and late-night shopping nights on Thursday 4th December. Norwich Lanes shops wil be open until 7pm each Thursday until Christmas.
On the opening night there will be a Evening News Life Matters Chill Out area in St Gregroy's Church on St Gregory's Green and live music throughout the area.
01/05/08 | Norwich Lanes Summer Event - 8th June
Norwich Lanes will be running a Summer Event for the first time ever on Sunday 8th June, 2008.
The event will tie in with the St Benedict's Street Fair and include many activities throughout Norwich Lanes.
Activities will focus mainly around St Gregory's Green at the hub of Norwich Lanes but many Norwich Lanes members will be taking part to add to the festivities.
There will be live music, food and entertainment for all the family to enjoy, as well as being a great opportunity to explore all that's new within Norwich Lanes.
29/04/08 | Maddermarket Theatre's Masqurade Ball - 30th May
The historic Maddermarket Theatre is holding a Masqurade Ball at St Andrew's Hall on Saturday 31st May, 2008.
A fundraising ball for the theatre, the ticket price of £30 includes a drink on arrival, meal, and wine.
The event will be attended by the Lord Mayor and include performances from a string quartet throughout the evening as well as an auction of promises.
For more details contact The Maddermarket Theatre box office on 01603 620917.
09/04/08 | School Disco Day At Soho Hip
On Saturday 12th, one of Norwich Lanes' funkiest fashion and accessory stores will be having a School Disco theme day.
With fun in mind, the glitterball will be spinning and old classic school disco tunes will be pumped out in this boutique store which is a favourite for girls and guys into retro fashion and accessories.
Staff will be donning their School Uniforms and the shop will be packed from floor to ceiling with unique clothes, handbags, jewellery and gifts.
Ever customer who spends £25 will receive a free Anatomicals body product.
Soho Hip is located at 14b Pottergate, Norwich and has just launched its new website at www.sohohip.co.uk.
For more information, call Debra Knowles at Soho Hip on 01603 614178 or email sohohip@hotmail.co.uk.
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