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            Other sports clubs in Norwich and Norfolk  /  Pennine folding camper / Beijing Olympics

Archery - Norfolk Archery Association
Website:  Norfolk Archery Association

Introductory course run by ten clubs in Norfolk
Norwich Company of Bowmen / Taverham Archers / Fakenham Bowmen / Kings Lynn Bowmen / Wherry Archers / Cromer Archers / Euston Park Bowmen / Boltophs Bowmen / Moulton and District Archers / Aylsham and District Bowmen

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Norwich Astronomical Society   Malcolm Jones

http://nas.gurney.org.uk/                 

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The North Norfolk Astronomical Society
Contact us at http://www.nnas.org

 The North Norfolk Astronomical Society is an active group of amateur astronomers, and caters from beginner to expert.
Regular viewing evenings are held, together with speaker evenings. The society owns quite a number of telescopes, including a 12" Calver,
 and numerous Dobsonians from 6inch to 14inch.

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Norwich Barbershop Harmony Club
Langley Prep School, Norwich
Tel: 01603 623710 / 01508 498170

Always looking for new voices - Wednesday 7.30pm.

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Norwich Board Gamers
We meet every Tuesday 7:15 - 10:30pm at The Ribs of Beef - Norwich.
Tel: 07515027156
Contact: Luke by Email:
norwichboardgamers@yahoo.co.uk

We play modern board games aimed at adults. A massive past time in Germany and America that is becoming more popular all over Europe. Ever heard of Puerto rico? carcassonne? Settlers of Catan? ticket to ride? For the uninitiated - imagine chess merged with cluedo, risk and monopoly - without any dice rolling. Some games require luck but most use skill & thinking, however it is surprisingly easy and wonderfully varied. Don't just play games at Christmas enjoy them all year round!!

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Bowling

Hollywood Bowl
Riverside Leisure Park. (26 Bowling Lanes)
Bar and Food area.
Open: 10am till late bar closes 11pm
Tel: 01603 631311 for prices.

Number 10
Barnard Road. (30 Bowling Lanes)
Bar, Cafe, Arcade area and Pool tables (Bar closes 11pm, Sun 10.30pm)
Open: Mon to Fri - 10am until late
           Sat and Sun - 9am until late
Tel: 01603 740730

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City Boats
City Boats, Highcraft Marina, Griffin Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich NR7 0SL
Tel: 01603 701701
Email:
enquiries@cityboats.co.uk / www.cityboats.co.uk

Skipper for the day? Or out for a picnic? Diesel and Electric powered craft seating up to six. Available at Griffin Lane Quay.
City Cruise Tourbus - floating berth on the River Wensum between train station and hotel Nelson
Boat leaves from train station quay at 9.45am, 12 noon and 4.45pm (35min trip). Travels through the heart of Old Norwich, round three sides of the Cathedral and under bridges dating back to 1342.
Other cruises: County cruise, Broads cruise and a Romantic evening cruise with live entertainment.

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Camping (Norwich)
The Camping and Caravanning Club Site (www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk)
Martineau Lane, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 2HX
Map reference: 134/237063 / GPS reference: 2370 0630 (South side of Norwich)
Telephone: 01603 620060 before 8pm
Telephone for availability of pitches and prices.
                          Children camp free during the low season.
                          See the camping web site for further information.
Open: 1st March until 30th September.
No disabled facilities. Thorpe railway station is two miles away.

This Norwich site is thirty minutes walk from the centre of the city. There are fifty pitches on the site and facilities include: toilets, showers, washing-up sinks, chemical disposal point and a dog walk. It is situated in its own part-walled garden and a good bus service operates only five minutes from the site. Those who enjoy fishing can access the river and next door there is a small-holding where goats, pigs, chickens and ducks roam free.

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Canary Cue Club
St Mary's Works, (off Duke St) Norwich
Tel: 01603 627478
Open:
all day and all night

Snooker  / Pool / American Pool (35 tables). TV and licensed bar. Food always available. Exclusive area with superb tables for the more dedicated player.

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Norfolk Conservation Corps

Who can help? Just about anyone!. If you have some Sundays to spare. No special skills or previous experience are needed as experienced people are present and ready to help. We provide all the necessary tools and equipment. All you need to bring are Wellington boots, some old clothes and a packed lunch.
We have a varied and enjoyable programme, which includes pond maintenance, footpath construction, improvement of meadows and fens, and scrub clearance. We usually also have something to eat provided and time to socialise at the end of the day, as well as a lunch-time walk. It is possible to join us for less than a whole day on many tasks. Tasks generally finish by 4:30pm
What are we doing, when, and where are detailed in our tasks programme which is sent or emailed every two months. We try to share transport when we can, and have members who can give lifts. We meet at the site at 10am.
Contact Eddie Boosey on 01362 694071
www.norfolkconservationcorps.org
The Secretary, The Boundary, Shipdham Road, Dereham, NR19 !NP

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Countryside Ranger

 Assistant countryside rangers are selected through application forms and interviews, as it is important that they are keen and will fit well into the countryside team
    Duties include wardening popular sites such as Cockshoot and Ranworth Broads, patrolling the rights of way network, assisting with events and giving advice and information about the Broads in response to enquiries from the public.
    There are also opportunities to get involved with practical habitat management projects and wildlife surveys.
    In return for spending a minimum of two weekend days per month, working for the Broads Authority, assistant countryside rangers receive comprehensive training.
   Application form from Mary Norden, Eilish Rothney or Nick Sanderson at the Broads Authority, telephone 01603 610734

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Golden Triangle Salsa
St Peter's, Park Lane, Norwich
Contact: 0785 5995157
dance@salsainnorwich.co.uk / www.salsainnorwich.co.uk

Selected Thursday nights

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7.00-8.00 Beginners Lesson

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8.00-8.30 Music and Dancing

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8.30-9.30 Improvers Lesson

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9.30-10.30 Music and Dancing

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£4 (£3 concs)

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Dance Classes North Norfolk
Ludham
Contact: Jennie Lee at the Ludham Dance Centre on 01692 678367

Saturday Morning Dance Classes - all ages. Tap/Disco/Ball/Latin/Salsa. Stage work and Medals - Private lessons available.

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Bollywood Sparkles Dance Classes
Website: www.bollywoodsparkles.co.uk

Thursdays, 7pm until 8pm, usually at the Vauxhall Centre, Norwich (check website for changes). Bollywood dancing - open to all, easy to learn.
No dance experience needed.

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Norfolk Dance at The Garage, Chapelfield North, Norwich. NR2 1NY(near Chapelfield Gardens)
Tel: 01603 283399 / Email:
info@norfolkdance.co.uk. Website:
www.norfolkdance.co.uk

            The Garage provides for all ages, dance, drama and ballet. Why not join a class or workshops.

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Knightshift Dance
    Website.
        Contact: Tel: 07824 8269914
            Email:
stephen@knightshift.co.uk

      Knightshift Dance Company offers regular weekly dance classes. Open to everyone regardless of age, ability or previous experience.

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Diving School
Bluewater Diving School, 232a, Fakenham Road, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6QW
Tel: 01603 864464

Taverham Scuba Diving School. Train to be an Open Water diver, an advanced Open Water diver, an Emergency First Response diver, a Rescue diver or a Dive-master. Includes dive holiday bookings if required.

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Norwich Scuba Ltd
Address: 62 - 66 St Augustine's Street, Norwich NR3 3AD
Tel: 01603 440900

Joseph L. Hall - PADI Master Instructor 8614
                         TDI instructor 9995
                         DAN instructor
                         DSAT instructor 86142

A Scuba Diving Centre in Norwich that offers courses, holidays and equipment sales.

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Fencing

Norfolk Academy of Fencing - Norwich High School, Newmarket Road, Norwich
Go to this instructor's website and find and other venues of fencing - www.sowerby-fencing.co.uk
Norfolk's top junior fencing club for ages 8 - 18. Professional coaching, Saturdays 10 - 11.30am.

Also at UEA Sports Park, Norwich.
   
Taster lessons for teenagers over 16 years old. Contact 01603 747870 / 078330348800
    Fencing for juniors 9 to 17 years old. Contact 01603 787355

Affondo Fencing Club
    36, Intwood Road, Cringleford, Norwich. 01603 453845

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Jewellery Making (an American supplier)

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Zero Nine Flying School
Flying Lessons Tel: 01603 410866 for latest prices.

Cessna - £94 / hr - Cherokee - £99 / hr - Warrior (4 seater) £115 / hr
Jet Provost Mk 3A - £340 / 30mins / £450 / hr.
Low level strike missions, Aerobatics, Formation flying, Full flying equipment
Min age 15 yrs, ex RAF instructors,  Open through-out the year.

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Soccer Schools Every Saturday
Place: Eaton Park, South Avenue, Norwich (near pitch and putt)
Contact: 07909 862422
Cost: from £2 approx per session

For boys and girls aged 5 to 12 years old Peter Mendham's School of Soccer.

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Norwich Gymnastics Club
Enquiries: 7, Denmead Close, Norwich
Tel: 01603 502976

For pre-school and upwards. Facilities are also available for gymnastic visitors wishing to hone their skills.
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Gym (Norman Centre) More information

The Norman Centre has a gym that offers up to the minute cardiovascular fitness equipment. This includes rowers, joggers, steppers, upright and recumbent cycles as well as spin bikes. In addition, there is a complete range of resistance equipment, which is adaptable for all users, for use in toning the body and shaping up. Quality advice about fitness testing and personal programmes are available from our qualified staff.

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The Norfolk Academy of Gymnastics
Unit 10, Rookery Business Park, Silver Street, Besthorpe, Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 2LD. Website: www.tnag.co.uk  /  Tel: 07760412442

    We offer a wide variety of classes for children and young people - our Fun4Baby classes are for babies and toddlers age 8 weeks to walking, and we then have structured TigerTots pre-school classes for walkers up to school age. For school aged boys and girls we offer recreational gymnastics classes. Our development and competition squads cater for girls only, up to national elite level. We also offer cheerleading classes and the facility is available to hire for birthday parties.
        Extensive parking and a viewing area for parents, as well as disabled access. We are open six days a week throughout daytimes and evenings.

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Norfolk Gliding
Norfolk Gliding Club at Tibenham Airfield, Norfolk NR16 1NT
Off the A140 between Norwich and Ipswich or off the A11 between Norwich and Cambridge.
Tel: 01379 677207 to book and to find latest prices.
Web:
www.ngcglide.co.uk

A popular way to start gliding is to start with a trial lesson. This costs £75 approx includes insurance and one months membership of the club. During the month you can have further flights at club rates which approximate to £20 per flight.. Full membership of the club costs £420.00. Alternately you can join one of our courses - either half day, evening or full week - or go at your own pace by flying on club days. What-ever you choose, fully qualified BGA instructors will fly with you, teach you the techniques and guide you to your goal.

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Ice Skating at Planet Ice
Drayton High Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR6 5DU (opposite ASDA)
Tel: 01603 416600

Website: Planet Ice - Latest Information, Events And Opening Times

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Inspire - Hands on Science
St. Michaels Church, Oak Street, Norwich NR3 3AE. (off Duke St, Corner of Oak St & Colegate).
Open: Monday to Friday - 10am until 4pm. Saturday & Sunday 11am until 5pm .
Telephone for latest prices: Tel: 01603 612612
www.inspirediscoverycentre.com

Inspire is East Anglia's only hands on science centre - a unique place for people to explore science and technology for themselves, making their own discoveries in their own time
    Housed in St Michael at Coslany, one of Norwich's most beautiful redundant churches, close to the city centre, Inspire offers a discovery experience for people of all ages, from toddlers to pensioners.
    There are always more than forty different exhibits in the gallery whenever you visit, with regular new additions and special events throughout the year.
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Jive Lessons and freestyle dancing

The Lakenham Dance Company
The Lakenham Sports and Leisure Centre
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Tel: Andy / Adele 01362 851767 - Al / Linda 01603 458637 
Time: 7.30 until 10.30pm
 

Come and join us for the hottest dance experience
Beginner and Intermediate lessons followed by freestyle dance.

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Megazone
17 - 19, St Stephens Road, Norwich
Open: Seven days a week
Cost: telephone for latest prices.
Tel: 01603 763403

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A futuristic wasteland filled with sounds, flashing lights and enemies.

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Stalk your opponents equipped with state of the art laser hardware

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Use stealth and cunning, strategy and skill to score points

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Attack their base and defend yours - but look out for Sentinels

Fully trained Marshals guide you through the most exciting laser game adventure known to man. Provides an excellent non-contact team building sport, ideal for all ages and all weathers.

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Viking Laser Sports
Web Site: www.vikinglasersports.com
E-mail: darren@vikinglasersports.com
Tel: 01842 761705  / Mobile: 07793 462448

Viking Laser Sports is an Outdoor Laser Combat Company. Based in Thetford, Norfolk we have five separate battlefields in Norfolk and Suffolk. When you book your activity we will choose the most convenient site for your conflict to take place. Most of the team of staff are ex-military and will ensure you have a fun packed visit. We provide:
    Military Missions / Sci-Fi Shoot-em-ups / Birthday Battle Packs / Stag and Hen Party Packs / Wedding Wars / Corporate Team Building packs / Day and Night Missions and Full Mobile Service Available. For more information please visit the website.

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Martial Arts
24, St Mary's Works, Duke Street, Norwich NR3 1QA.   TEL: 01603 630857 / FAX: 01603 760749

Classes in Aikido, Bujindan, Budo, Escrima, Hapkido, Jeet Kune Do, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Karate, Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do,
Tai Chi, Wing Tchun and Yoga. Timetable and further information

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Motor Racing

Snetterton Racing Circuit - Between Thetford and Attleborough
Brands Hatch Leisure Group Circuit
Open March to the end of November, week-ends only.
Tel: 01953 887303
Practice sessions, mornings from 9am, racing 1.30 - 5.30pm

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Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Norfolk Wildlife Trust manages 40 nature reserves and owns ten kilometres of coastline, nine Norfolk Broads (e.g. Hickling Broad) and five ancient woodlands. We work to protect and enhance Norfolk's wildlife and wild places. NWT works with other conservation groups, local authorities, landowners and Norfolk's people to ensure a healthy and sustainable future for our wildlife and ourselves.
   
We need help to do this. Join us today - call 01603 625540 or drop in to the visitor centres on our nature reserves.

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Norfolk Orienteering Club - www.norfolkoc.co.uk

Membership Secretary: Nicola Nicholls 
Burefield House, 24, Church Lane Wroxham, Norwich NR12 8SH
Tel: 01603 781411
Cost: telephone for latest prices.

The club currently has over two hundred members, the majority of whom come from Norfolk. The club aims to organise a regular programme of events throughout the year. It hopes that these events will appeal to all levels of orienteer.

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Indoor Paintball Centre
Mountergate, Norwich
Open: 10am until 10.30pm Seven days a week
Tel: 01603 661040

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Three exciting game fields for team play

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Games and missions to suit any size group

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Walk and play the 'S.A.S Kill House'

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Target range with prizes to be won

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All protective clothing supplied

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Latest semi-automatic guns

The facility also has fully trained tournament marshals, corporate entertainment and full changing and shower facilities.
 There is also parking for over one hundred cars

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Paint Your Own Ceramics

Grapevine Ceramic Studios
Website - http://www.grapevinegallery.co.uk/

Tel: 01603 760660

Situated: 109, Unthank Road, Norwich
Open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10am until 5.30pm 
          Sundays - 11am until 5pm

New Year - new ideas. Looking for something new to do?  - decorate your own ceramics 
Grapevine provides the perfect opportunity to relax and be creative.

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Paint a Plate

Situated: 2, Farmers Avenue - Level 4, Castle Mall (cinema entrance).
Website - http://www.paintaplate.co.uk/
Tel: 01603 616535
Open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10am until 6:30pm. Sundays 11am until 4:30pm.
 

Paint Your Own Ceramics in a Plate Ceramic Studio A great place to have fun and be creative, all abilities and ages welcome. Create a personalised present for someone you care for, birthday, Christmas or to celebrate a new born child. Lasting unique gifts and memories at Paint a Plate.

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UK Parachuting / Skydiving
Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk NR1 1PU
email: jump@ukparachuting.co.uk
Tel: 01502 476131 for latest prices
Web site:
www.ukparachuting.co.uk
parachute

 Phone for an appointment or gift vouchers.

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Play Barn

West Green Farm, Shotesham Road, Poringland, Norwich (off the B1332)
Contact: 01508 495526 for latest prices.
Opening times: Mon to Fri - 9.30am - 3.30pm. Sat: Closed. Sun 10am - 5pm

A fun packed indoor and outdoor centre specially designed for the sevens and under

The Play Barn is situated only ten minutes by car from Norwich. Throughout the year  it provides an indoor play area, a courtyard full of pedal tractors and outdoor toys, an outdoor play-den, a picnic area, outdoor play-area, a beach barn, a tiny tots soft play duck pond and reading and puzzle tables. Additionally it provides from Easter to October a tots tale farm, pony rides, tractor and trailer rides, a family nature trail and various activities including Easter, Summer and Halloween events, competitions, crafts and story time. There is also a registered childcare centre on site.

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Rockets             www.bbc.co.uk/space

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Sainsbury Centre
Sainsbury Centre for visual Arts, UEA, Norwich NR4 7TJ
Contact: Tel: 01603 593199

Ring for information about Easter Holiday Workshops and Summer Half-Term Workshops.

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Mid-Norfolk  Shooting School
Deighton Hills Fakenham Rd, Taverham
Tel: 01603 860436 for latest prices.

Clay-pigeon shooting £9 for 40 targets.
Membership: £25 per year. Open all year.

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Swing Dance
Situated: The Aquarium, 22, Tombland, Norwich
Contact: Susie Trenka - 07986 670552
Times: Every Wednesday - 7.15 until 8.15pm - beginners lesson
                                               8.30 until 9.30pm - improvers lesson
                                               9.30 until 11pm - free practice / social dancing

Lindy Hop is the original swing partner dance that emerged from the Afro-American jazz dance tradition in 1930's Harlem. Today it is danced by a growing number of people all over the world. Developed in the streets and above all a social dance, Lindy Hop is based on lead / follow technique and creativity rather than a set choreography - once you have learned the basic steps, there is a lot of room for improvisation. Lindy Hop is danced at all tempos and to many different kinds of music, ranging from traditional jazz and blues to funk and hip-hop.

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Riverside Swimming Centre
Harpers Fitness Centre
Wherry Road, (near the Railway Station) Riverside, Norwich
Tel: 01603 625166 to check pool is available and the price of your visit.

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday - 7am until 10pm
                                           Saturday - 8am until 7pm
                                           Sunday - 8.30am until 8pm

Includes a main pool, teaching pool, spa pool, sauna and fitness centre.

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Swimming etc at the University of East Anglia
Earlham Road, Norwich

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   Norfolk Ski Club   
Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich Tel: 01603 662781 / Fax: 01603 631106

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Sprowston Community
Contact: Katy Carr on 07919 312155 or Email: sprowston.heritage@tesco.net
Sprowston High School & Arts College, Cannerby Lane, Sprowston, Norwich

If you like history, writing, talking, sewing, computers, archiving, photography or family trees, come and join us. We have weekly IT evenings on Thursdays of every month. Reminiscence and research evenings on a Wednesday, once a month. We are looking for people who like needlework, to assist in completing a tapestry on the History of Sprowston. The Sprowston in Stitches group meets once a month together with the occasional Saturday meetings.
All it costs is your time. Give us a ring on

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Steam-engine Driving Courses
Bure Valley Railway (Website: www.bvrw.co.uk)
Tel: 01263 733858 to book and check on recent prices.
Email: info@bvrw.co.uk

Have you ever wondered what it is like to drive our steam engines?
Well, now you can find out by joining one of our "Steam Driving Courses". There are a number of different courses aimed at everybody from the absolute beginner upwards. One and two day courses costing £95 and £175 respectively are available during off peak periods (Sept - Nov, March - June). The course fees include everything from tuition to lunch. More information Places to Visit / Railways

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Table Tennis Teams
Contacts: Secretary - John Williams on 01508 470081
               President - Wayne Dunthorne on 01603 876488

Players are required for the Norwich and District Table Tennis League 2007 - 08 season. Entries welcome from 4 a side teams within ten miles radius of Norwich City Centre who are, village teams, community centre teams, schools, independent teams etc. Also new players and former league players and keen youngsters are also welcome to join existing clubs where some coaching is available. Deadline: May 31st 08

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Volley Ball
The Leys School Sports Hall, Trumpington Road, Cambridge.
Tel: 01223 510014

Volleyball practice and coaching. Tuesdays 8.15pm - 10.15pm.

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War Games
Norwich Rearguard - Website

Tuesdays at the Belvedere Centre, Belvoir Street, Norwich - 7pm until 10.30pm 
Secretary: C.M. White, Norwich Rearguard Wargames Society.

Visitors and members are always welcome to bring other games to play on the premises, or just to come along and watch.

If you wish to have a place reserved for you at the games listed in 'Programme of Games' on our website, or have any other questions, please contact Greame 01603 763096 or Chris 07759 898183

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Woodland Thrill (Extreme Adventure)
'New Wood', Weasenham, Norfolk off the A1065 between Fakenham and Swaffham.
Contact: Tel: 07775 593477 / www.extreemeadventure.co.uk

Extreme Adventure is a high ropes course set in the beautiful 'New Wood' part of the Weasenham Woods, Norfolk, amongst some of the tallest trees in Eastern England. Hours of adrenaline rushing fun for all the family, taking aerial trekking to new extremes. Swing, climb and jump at 20ft (or 40ft for the more adventurous) High up in the trees there are over twenty different elements to conquer. In addition there is a 3G swing, a 85ft fan descended jump and a 1000ft zip wire, both respectively thought to be Britain's highest and longest.

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BeWilderwood - a woodland adventure for children.
    Deep in the woods way beyond the pongy marsh, is a land of Boggles, Twiggles and thorny Crocklebogs.
        Information and Opening times: check website www.bewilderwood.co.uk

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Yoga

    Yoga Classes with Julee:

             Monday from 6:00pm until 7:15pm at Martineau Hall, Colegate for all levels.
             Thursdays from 10:30am until 11:45am at Innerspace, St Benedicts. 50+ classes.
             Thursdays from 7:30pm until 9:00pm at Innerspace, St Benedicts open level.

                    For more information please visit www.juls.co.uk / Tel: 07793 458 216 / email: yoga@juls.co.uk

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Youth Theatre - 6 to 18yrs old
Tel: 01603 628600
Email:
trainingandeducation@maddermarket.fsnet.co.uk

    The Maddermarket Theatre has a thriving Youth Theatre, providing the first important steps for young people aged 6 to 18 years, wanting to make a career in the theatre or those who want to have a hobby that gives them a unique way of expressing themselves. The classes cover a wide range of activities designed to develop drama skills and to encourage students to develop their imaginations, communication skills and teamwork, whilst being fun. The classes are run by our professional staff, with visiting tutors giving tuition in other areas of theatre making, such as lighting, sound, stage combat, costume and mask-work. Students are encouraged to make full use of the theatres facilities, with opportunities to perform in the main theatre and to explore the many departments within the building.
    Youth theatre classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays, and after school hours on various weekdays at the theatre, with class times and fees according to age. Terms are ten weeks (with a break for half term), and follow the academic year. Students may return each term and rise through the age groups.
    We also organise group outings to go and see places of theatrical interest such as Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and to Stratford-Upon-Avon. Being known for our professional training standards, we have also been called upon to provide young actors for local TV and film productions. As a member of the Maddermarket Youth Theatre, you are entitled to discounts on particular shows at the theatre.

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Norwich Young People's Theatre
Address: 69, Baker's Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 3AZ
Tel / Fax: 01603 767818 or email:
theatre@nypt.co.uk

Norwich Young People's Theatre is committed to:
                Delivering high quality training in the performing arts.
                Increasing opportunities for young people from all backgrounds to take part in theatre-making.
                Providing a safe and supportive environment where young people can express themselves.

Classes are held at The Assembly House, a beautiful Georgian building in the heart of Norwich City centre. Students use a range of well-equipped spaces within the building for classes, rehearsals and staged performances. The Assembly House is on Theatre Street, adjacent to the Forum. There is parking to the rear and side of the building.

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Youth Club in Norwich City Centre (13yr to 25year olds who live in Norfolk).
Address: OPEN, 20, Bank Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4SF
Tel: 01603 763111 / Email: info@open247.org.uk / Website: www.open247.org.uk

Facilities
Cafe: with food, drink, magazines, plasmas and games room. Our cafe is the place to be from morning until night. Stay as long as  you like.
Nightclub: OPEN includes the first exclusively under 18s club in the UK. Covering all tastes in music and performance, whatever your scene, there is a regular series of great nights in store!
Climbing wall: The Highest climbing wall in Norfolk (not that we are competitive or anything!). Suitable for all levels of climbing ability and available for courses, daily climbing sessions and group hires.
Live venue: A state of the art, brand spanking new live venue. Watch this space for news of spectacular gigs, performances and parties.
Health Suite: Offer of health services delivered by people who understand what you are going through.
Dance Studio: Fancy taking a class? Need a space to rehearse?
Media Lab:  With 24 PCs, and loads of comfy seating, drop in to check your email, surf the web, play games or catch up with some school or college work.
Recording Studio: Our affordable city centre studios will be the hot spot for all of Norfolk's budding and established recording artists.
Info and Guidance: Want advice from people who know what they are talking about? OPEN is home to youth workers who have loads of experience in helping on issues including health, jobs, housing and drugs and alcohol.

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Youth and Community Service
Tel: 01493 368129

The Youth and Community Service runs a programme of courses, mostly for youngsters aged between eight and sixteen. These are run from Whitlingham, Filby and the Eagle Centre off Heigham Street, Norwich
For more information on courses, many of which are run for complete beginners, telephone.

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