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Don't miss out - the Waterside Weekends have begun
Released on 05 July 2004
We are really excited about the whole season, which will bring such high quality arts into the area
Heidi Hadley, Cultural Regeneration Manager
This weekend saw the opening of South Norfolk Council’s Waterside Weekends – a series of events offering music, dance, drama and the arts to visitors and residents on the Southern Broads.
Heidi Hadley, Cultural Regeneration Manager, South Norfolk Council said:
“More than 100 people danced, clapped and joined in with the telling of the musical Tudor tale of Sir Francis Drake’s voyage of discovery.
“Drake’s Progress was performed by expert early musicians and storytellers ‘Sirinu.’ The audience was introduced to an array of Tudor instruments that most of them had never seen or heard before – including a dulcimer, crumhorn, tabor and mbira.
“The show was performed on South Norfolk Council’s unique mobile bandstand which is touring across the district until August 22.
“And judging by the reaction we got from people at Saturday’s event, the Waterside Weekends look likely to be a big hit. We are really excited about the whole season, which will bring such high quality arts into the area.
“The next event is at Rockland St Mary Staithe on July 11 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, and this time the Sprowston Brass Band will be taking to the bandstand.
“Below is the timetable of events - everyone is invited and all the events are free!”
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Below is the list of events to come, with contact details for more information.
For more information about the press release please call Sue Brody, South Norfolk Council Communications Officer on 01508 533983
Riverside Recitals
11th July, Rockland St Mary Staithe 2.30pm - 4.30pm The Sprowston Band, Brass Concert
17th July Ferry House, Surlingham 3pm - 6pm Just Jazz Good Time Jazz Band, traditional foot-tapping jazz
25th July, Bramerton Common 3pm – 5pm ‘Love is a reason to be living’ Orange Opera presents a thrilling feast of opera excerpts
1st August, Pye’s Mill Loddon 3pm - 5pm An Invitation to Dance Chamber Orchestra Anglia, music from Minuet to Tango
7th August, Loddon Staithe 6pm - 8pm A Soiree with Organzola & Friends, Musical mayhem in Vaudeville style!
14th August, Waveney River Centre 2pm – 4pm Ah Saranah! Anna Mudeka, Mary-Jane Edgar & Paul Jackson celebrate with African song, dance, drumming and storytelling
Summer Splash with the London Mozart Players – 22nd August, Whitlingham Country park 3.30pm - 5.30pm (Gates open at 2.30pm, bring a rug and picnic)
For more information about the events call Diss Tourist Centre at 01379 650523 and the Southern Broads Website
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| contact officer/team: | Communications Team |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | communicationsteam@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533611 or 01508 533983 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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