Norwich Forum Writers
The Norwich Forum Writers hold fun and supportive meetings at the Millennium Library, that will allow you to learn and grow as a writer. Join to develop new skills or brush up on existing creative writing experience as the group write, sharw, discuss and critique each other’s work. No previous writing experience is necessary.
The program covers writing in all its forms and from time to time is complemented by workshops led by established writers. The group has published two anthologies ‘Timepieces’ and ‘Portals’ to showcase their work, and a third is planned. Join the waiting list and you may be lucky enough to become part of their next adventure!
Only £2 per session. Refreshments available from Marzano’s or bring your own.
First and Third Friday of the month, 10:30-12:30
Often fully booked, to join the waiting list email hilary.hanbury1@gmail.com
https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on/norwich-forum-writers
Bounce and Rhyme: Saturdays 10:30-11am at Millennium Library
Library staff share rhymes, songs and stories. No need to book this is a drop in session, space is limited so staff will manage capacity on the day.
Children's Library, Ground Floor of the Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library.
Colouring is an easy way to calm the mind, join this group to colour, chat and relax.
Colouring is an easy way to calm the mind, join this group to colour, chat and relax.
With a wide range of colouring resources, pencils, pens and books, take a break with us to colour in a relaxed and friendly environment.
There’s no need to book or bring your own equipment, just drop in! You can find us on the first floor of the Millennium Library
https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries
Drop in and Draw in Millennium Library
Join this group to meet others with an interest in art.
Everyone is welcome. There’s no need to book, just drop in! Materials are provided.
Every Wednesday at 2pm-4pm at the Forum
Musical Performances with Norfolk and Suffolk Music Hub
https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on/music-performances
The Wonder is a free, family-friendly Christmas Show filled with live music, dance, festive characters, plenty of fun and the "true meaning of Christmas" - Full disclosure - this is a church event
This sells out very quickly, but there are often late notice tickets available
https://www.soulchurch.com/thewonder
Within the eight districts of Norwich these beautifully designed benches can be found, made of stone, wood and metal.
The benches can be found in: Gentleman’s Walk, Rampant Horse Street, All Saints Green, Rouen Road, Riverside, St-Martin-of-Palace-Plain, St George’s Street and Upper St Giles. You can find the trail map on the website
https://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/book-benches/
Norwich Jobs Fair
When: Wednesday, November 11 at 10:00 - 1300
Christmas Light Switch-On
Enjoy the start of the festive season with a magical array of treats, gifts and animals!
Meet at the Forum on Thursday 19 November from 3.00-8.00pm for a day of festive fun as the city’s Christmas lights are officially switched on!
https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on/jabbawocky-crafts-norwich-christmas-light-switch-on
Social Enterprise Coffee Morning
Fri 11 Dec, 10:00
Norwich Unity Hub @ Carrow House
Professional networking
Sweet Briar Marshes through time
Sat 7 Nov, 10:00
BMX Track Sloughbottom Park
Free
People Planet Pint: Sustainability Meetup
Wed 4 Nov, 17:30
Coach and Horses
Free
Sainsbury Centre of the Visual Arts is an International art museum with a world class art collection, including one of the top ten Sculpture Parks in the UK.
They now offer a "Pay What You Can" ticket, which does include everything for free if you select that option.
Their new season is "How do we find love?" Opens Friday 13 November 2026
Great place for a first or second date for arty types
https://sainsburycentre.ac.uk/
Closed on Mondays
Info from the website:
The North Norfolk Coast Path now runs from Hunstanton in west Norfolk round all the way to to Sea Palling on the north east Norfolk coast. Originally, the trail ended at Cromer but in December 2014, Norfolk’s first stretch of England Coast Path opened, extending the Norfolk Coast Path to Sea Palling. The majority of this walking trail runs through the dramatic landscape of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Norfolk Trials website has some great circular walks, short linear walks and long linear walks, which are clearly marked and well indicated on the downloadable map. You can also walk the whole route although not for a day-trip!
There is also an up-to-day list of other Long distance trails in Norfolk - Long distance trails - Norfolk County Council, which I hope to get around to putting on the blog soon!
Norfolk Coast Path - Norfolk County Council
Every week the TCV Norfolk and the Norwich Environmental Action Team goes out to protect and enhance some of Norfolk’s many fine green spaces – working in partnership with Norwich City Council, Norwich Fringe Project and many others.
At the moment, the Norwich-based team is now operating all year round on every weekday: 5 days a week (As of October 2026).
There's normally a free bus from the City Centre, and bus fares to the central meeting point are refunded.
Conservation Volunteering is super fun - I met my now best friend Debbie volunteering at Carys Meadow on a TCV Action day
If you sign up on the website, you get the details for all the midweek events - Mark's emails are hilarious and full of puns, worth signing up just for that.
"parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along"
Imagine starting the weekend with fun exercise, and then feeling smug for the rest of the weekend?
If you haven't run before, I'd recommend trying the "Couch to 5K" programme
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