The Forum, Norwich

10/12/2024

We're saying 'so long' to autumn, and hello to winter! ❄ We've got plenty happening at The Forum to cheer up the colder months of the year...

🌟 Join us today for uplifting performances from schools coordinated by Norfolk and Suffolk Music Hub between 10.30am and 4.30pm.

🎁 Norfolk Craft Fairs is back Thu 12 & Fri 13 Dec with lots of wonderful local makers and products!

🎼 Norwich Aphasia Choir will be doing their end-of-year performance on Fri 13 Dec at 6pm in The Auditorium.

🛍️ Lots of lovely makers will be joining us on Sat 14 Dec for the Local Makers Market with gifts galore!

And so much more! https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on

09/12/2024

Did you know this year’s Forum Christmas Tree was generously provided by Salle Park Estate? Don’t miss paying us a visit to see perhaps the biggest public tree in Norwich city centre! 🎄✨

You may spot the charity collection pots/QR codes around the tree - Salle Park have kindly selected this year's charities to support, so all donations received will go towards the brilliant YANA and East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity.

https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on/the-forum-christmas-tree

09/12/2024

Santa’s Grotto is going ahead on Sunday Dec 15 at 11-3 at The Forum in Norwich. Our PAT Volunteers will be at the grotto to welcome you and 'woof' you Merry Holidays. You can also get the chance to meet Santa Paws!

If you are in and around Norwich, this is the place to be! Be sure to share your photos with Santa Paws! 💛🐾

The Forum, Norwich

09/12/2024

There's only a few days left to apply for this exciting new role!

Join The Forum team as a Project Coordinator, and support the creation and delivery of an exhibition at The Forum in September 2025, and a lead-up programme of community, young people and schools' participation, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Fixed term position: 10 months, 21 hours per week
Location: The Forum, Norwich
Salary: £26,000 per annum, pro rata

Closing Date: 12 noon on Wednesday 11 December 2024:
https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/project-coordinator-hods

🗝️ Job Opportunity: Project Coordinator 🎖️

Are you passionate about history, culture, and community engagement? Do you have a knack for organising events and working with diverse groups?

Join us in delivering Silver Wings, a project commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII and the legacy of the United States Army Air Forces in Norfolk.

As the Project Coordinator, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering this exciting project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. From organising a 10-day exhibition and event series at The Forum, to engaging with schools, young people, and local communities.

📍 Location: Norwich
📅 Contract: Fixed-term - 10 months, 21 hours per week
💼 Salary: £26,000 per annum, pro rata
📅 Application Deadline: 12 noon on Wednesday 11 December 2024
✉️ How to Apply: https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/project-coordinator-hods

09/12/2024

Just a reminder that our Warm and Well offer is available at your local Norfolk library.

Pop into your local library to collect items like blankets, hot water bottles and draft excluders as well as toiletries like toothpaste and shower gel, should you or your family need them. Plus our Tricky Period initiative is still running in our libraries, where you can get sanitary products like sanitary pads and menstrual cups.

Most importantly, all items are free, with no questions asked - just pop into your local library and tell a staff member what you need.

(Please note items like blankets, hot water bottles and draft excluders are strictly one per person, and subject to availability. Please call ahead to your local library if you are after something specific and they can let you know what provisions they have).

Please feel free to share this post online or with friends and family you feel may benefit from this offer.

Image description: our collection of Warm and Well items, grouped together on a table in front of some library shelving.

09/12/2024

This Sunday: Santa's Grotto for Dogs is back at The Forum! 🐶🎅

This weekend!🎅

We can't wait to see you at The Forum, Norwich this Sunday (11am-3pm) for the Santa's Grotto for Dogs event.

There will be plenty of activities on offer, including:

- A chance for you and your dog to have your photo taken with Santa Paws
- Play the RSPCA Norwich tombola and shop RSPCA gifts and merchandise
- Meet the wonderful (human and furry) team from Pets As Therapy
- A pop up stall from the brilliant Mutt & Co store

The perfect festive day out!

Find out more below:
https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on/santas-grotto-for-dogs?fbclid=IwY2xjawGxSRpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfv-VAS6abPip8X1EOOXu5Zk6UjK9Piq1PMinS5-ChmiyY0UNxeJnEB-IA_aem_WFMD9HU5aeGGCJT7m48lLA

08/12/2024

04/12/2024

Starting tomorrow! The Norwich Global Village Market is here Thu 5 - Sat 7 Dec 🎄

🎁 Indoor market on all three days with 35+ stalls of beautiful and unique pressie ideas from around the world!

🍷 On Sat 7 Dec: warming street food, mulled wine, hot chocolate and coffee! Plus, festive Christmas carol singers, a traditional brass band, Christmas tunes on Caribbean steel drums and more! 🎶

Free entry | Accessible venue (including a Changing Places toilet) | Family-friendly | All welcome!

https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on/global-village-christmas-market

04/12/2024

This is starting tomorrow!! is a brilliant Christmas Market with many gorgeous stalls. It’s running til Saturday at the . Come say hi 👋

04/12/2024

Are you a small business owner in Norfolk looking for financial planning advice? Come on down to our FREE seminar at the The Forum, Norwich this Friday where our director Shane Julian will be revealing some saving and planning habits that can help you now, as well as secure a better financial future when you decide it’s time to retire and exit your business.

With FSB East Anglia and Business and IP Centre Norfolk

To book please visit:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/networking-planning-for-your-future-tickets-1077297789689

04/12/2024

🗝️ Job Opportunity: Project Coordinator 🎖️

Are you passionate about history, culture, and community engagement? Do you have a knack for organising events and working with diverse groups?

Join us in delivering Silver Wings, a project commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII and the legacy of the United States Army Air Forces in Norfolk.

As the Project Coordinator, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering this exciting project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. From organising a 10-day exhibition and event series at The Forum, to engaging with schools, young people, and local communities.

📍 Location: Norwich
📅 Contract: Fixed-term - 10 months, 21 hours per week
💼 Salary: £26,000 per annum, pro rata
📅 Application Deadline: 12 noon on Wednesday 11 December 2024
✉️ How to Apply: https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/project-coordinator-hods

03/12/2024

Announcing... Silver Wings: The US Army Air Forces in WWII Norfolk 🛩️

We’re excited to share the news of a brand new project, commemorating 80 years since the end of WWII by exploring Norfolk’s rich wartime history. Silver Wings will uncover and preserve the incredible, untold stories of the US Army Air Forces (USAAF) stationed in Norfolk and the British civilians who shared this remarkable chapter of history. 🎖️

The project will feature a free, 10 day exhibition and event series at The Forum, alongside a lead up participatory programme for schools, young people, and the wider community.

Silver Wings: The US Army Air Forces in WWII Norfolk is presented by The Forum and the American Library - Memorial to the 2nd Air Division, USAAF, made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. 🤞

Read more at: https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/about-us/news/new-project-honouring-norfolks-wwii-heritage-comes-to-the-forum

Norfolk Heritage Open Days Norfolk County Council Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library

02/12/2024

02/12/2024

We’re outside the The Forum, Norwich until 3.45pm today with pop up performances to bring some festive cheer 🎶 Dereham Junior Academy are doing a great job kicking things off!

01/12/2024

It's the final day of the Festive Fair today, 10am-4pm. Enjoy the festivities 🎉 🎁