The Halls Norwich

The year began in great style with Norwich Pops Orchestra and their now traditional New Years Day concert, a Viennese themed programme.

Poetry Live returns this month - bringing school children face-to-face with the muse.

Saturday 3rd January - Double D Record Fair
A popular event taking place in The Cloisters from 9am till 4pm. Come and discover lost vinyl and cd gems.

Sunday 18th January - Circus Starr
Clowns and Illusionists entertain local disabled and underprivileged children. Performances at 1pm and 4pm.
See website www.circus-starr.co.uk

Sunday 25th January - The Band of HM Royal Marines
The Royal Naval Association (Norwich Branch) presents a concert in support of Naval Charities. Doors open from 6.30pm. Tickets £15 and £12 from Theatre Royal Box Office Tel 01603 630000 – email boxoffice@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk.

Saturday 31st January - VIP Record Fair
VIP runs an established circuit of shows in the UK. CD's, vinyl, DVDs, memorabilia, books, videos, cassette tapes, posters, T-shirts, programmes, badges, photographs, presentation discs, magazines, artwork, promos, tour jackets, accessories - the world is your oyster with VIP. For more information visit the website www.vip-24.com/norwich

Sunday 1st February – Wedding Spectacular
Time: 11 am to 4 pm with fabulous fashion shows at 12.30 & 2.30 pm.
Free admission and Charity Raffle in aid of The Hamlet Centre, Norwich.
Contact: Stephanie Callister-Jarrold 01787 460593

Friday 6th February - “ An Evening with Charlie Duke”
Apollo 16, April 16th - April 27th 1972 was the fifth manned lunar landing mission. The crew consisted of John W Young as spacecraft commander, Ken Mattingly as command module pilot, and Charles M Duke as lunar module pilot. This is your opportunity to listen to and meet one of only 12 men who have walked on the moon.

For details of how to get tickets to this amazing event please click through to http://www.stardome-planetarium.com/Charlie%20Duke%20Lecture.htm

Thursday 12th February - Auction
From 1pm. Antiques, collectables and furniture.
See website Barnes Auctioneers

Saturday 14th February - Norwich Philharmonic Society
Why not celebrate St Valentine’s Day with an evening of classical music?
BRAHMS Violin Concerto, BRUCKNER Symphony No 4
conducted by John Andrews with Nathalie Shaw, violin.
See website www.norwichphil.org.uk
Tickets from Prelude Records, 25b St Giles Street, Norwich.
Telephone: (01603) 628319

There is a strong music and community feel to this month as we host perennial events the Norfolk County Music Festival and C.A.S.M.A – both of which give school children the opportunity to perform before friends and family. The Choir of The Norwich School and County Youth Orchestra also perform making it a bumper month for young people and music. In addition we also welcome back the Norfolk Federation of Womens Institutes for their Annual General Meeting.

Thursday 12th March - Auction
From 1pm. Antiques, collectables and furniture.
See website Barnes Auctioneers

Saturday 21st March – Norwich Philharmonic Society
WALTON Belchazzar’s Feast
see website www.norwichphil.org.uk
Tickets from Prelude Records, 25b St Giles Street, Norwich.
Telephone: (01603) 628319

Saturday 28th March – VIP Record Fair
VIP runs an established circuit of shows in the UK. CD's, vinyl, DVDs, memorabilia, books, videos, cassette tapes, posters, T-shirts, programmes, badges, photographs, presentation discs, magazines, artwork, promos, tour jackets, accessories - the world is your oyster with VIP. For more information visit the website www.vip-24.com/norwich

Sunday 29th March – Family History Fair
10am-4pm. Admission £2, unaccompanied children under 16 enter free.
If you are a beginner to family history and want to trace your family tree, or already an experienced genealogist then Family History Fairs are for you.
Website www.familyhistoryfairs.com

A prestigious four day medical conference comes to The Halls this month.

Saturday 4th April - Double D Records
This popular fair returns to The Cloisters. 9am-4pm

Thursday 9th April – Auction
From 1pm. Antiques, collectables and furniture.
See website Barnes Auctioneers

May brings the the Norfolk and Norwich Festival. An arts and music festival centred on Norwich and taking place in numerous venues throughout the city. We are proud to once again host a number of important events during the programme. For up to date information regarding the festival see the website NNF’09

We are also pleased to welcome back the East Anglian Brass Band Association for their annual training day.

Saturday 2 May – NNF’09 City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
with the Norfolk & Norwich Festival Chorus and Children’s Choir
Doors 6.30, Starts 7.30pm
Mendelssohn Symphony No.3 in A minor ‘Scottish’
Jonathan Dove There Was a Child (world premiere)

David Parry conductor
Mary Plazas soprano
Toby Spence tenor

Monday 4th May – NNF’09 London Mozart Players
See NNF website above for more information.

Friday 8th May – NNF’09 The Labeque Sisters
See NNF website above for more information.

Sunday 10th May - East Anglian Brass Band Association presents
Brighouse and Rastrick Band in Concert
Centre Stalls £15
Side Aisles £13
see main item above for ticket details

Tuesday 12th May – NNF’09 The Philharmonia Orchestra
See NNF website above for more information.

Thursday 14th May - Auction
From 1pm. Antiques, collectables and furniture.
See website Barnes Auctioneers

Saturday 16th May – Double D Records Fair
A popular event taking place in The Cloisters from 9am till 4pm. Come and discover lost vinyl and cd gems.

Tickets for all NNF'09 events are available from the Theatre Royal Norwich. Email boxoffice@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk Telephone 01603 630000.

Saturday 30th May - Get Active!
11am to 5pm
This event is free to attend and is all about inspiring you to 'get active'. There will be something for everyone, all ages, whether you would like to start a new hobby or participate in a new sport. Come along and meet experts, watch demonstrations and maybe try your hand at something new. See link above for more details

This month sees the return of the popular lunchtime organ recital season known as Lunchstop. Details of the programme are to be found in the Lunchstop item above.

For over ten years now enormous liability insurance claims have been settled at the annual gathering known as Cavell Management Rendezvous. The Halls are proud to host this prestigious event again. The Halls also host the European Election count this month.

Saturday 13th June – Double D Records Fair
From 9am til 4pm in The Cloisters.

Monday15th June – Lunchstop Organ Performance
Details to follow.

Thursday 18th June – Auction
From 1pm. Antiques, collectables and furniture.
See website Barnes Auctioneers

Saturday 20th June - VIP Records
VIP runs an established circuit of shows in the UK. CD's, vinyl, DVDs, memorabilia, books, videos, cassette tapes, posters, T-shirts, programmes, badges, photographs, presentation discs, magazines, artwork, promos, tour jackets, accessories - the world is your oyster with VIP. For more information visit the website www.vip-24.com/norwich


Saturday 27th June - Norwich Philharmonic Society Concert

MANUEL DA FALLA Dances from The Three-Cornered Hat
SAINT SAËNS Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
SAINT SAËNS Havanaise
DVORÁK Carnaval Overture
DOREEN CARWITHIN One Damn Thing After Another
PROKOFIEV Lieutenant Kije Suite

conducted by Peter Britton with Zoe Beyers, violi

Tickets from
Prelude Records
25b St Giles' Street, Norwich, NR2 1JN.
tel: 01603 628319
www.preluderecords.co.uk

For more information visit the orchestra's website.