Adventures on the Norfolk Broads (what you may not know) An illustrated journeythrough the Broadsrevealing interestingfacts, unusual sights andthe wonderful wildlife. Educational, amusing and sometimesunexpected. Read more

A BEGINNING, A MUDDLE AND AN END: Where do novelists get their ideas? Winner of the 2008 fiction prize at the National Academy of Writing and the New Delta Review Creative Non-fiction Prize 2010 Bobbie lives in London and hosts a writers’ group. Drawing on the experience of many well-known authors, in an entertaining, informative… Read more

Philip Caine : Novelist – Speaker- Raconteur Born in 1950, in Barrow-in- Furness Philip’s working life began in the hotel business. His career developed in the oil industry and 30 years were spent in places such as the North Sea, Algeria, Nigeria, Kazakhstan and Russia. From 2003, he spent 7 years in post war Baghdad… Read more

 Maria has been in the jewellery trade for over 42 years and worked in several jewellers in the county including the old Winsor Bishop for nearly 30 years as one of their managers, merchandiser, and buyer.   This interesting and surprising talk will cover the Faberge family and their rise to fame and the sad… Read more

Amanda takes you through exciting Career journey in Film, Television and Theatrical costume design with an insight into running a successful accessories business. A stunning display of headdresses and accessories complete this award-winning presentation. Ending with a gift shop to browse the latest collections of Amanda's own label, with the opportunity to buy a range… Read more

Sir Cloudesley Shovell’s shipwreck and his impact on longitude Maritime historian Cathy Shelbourne introduces one of Norfolk's many (overlooked) maritime heroes. His achievements were as impressive as his name. Sir Cloudesley was the greatest admiral in Stuart times. But his ignominious end, led to the establishment of the Longitude Act and the ability of sailors… Read more

Mark Mower is a crime writer and historian whose work has appeared in over 40 books. He has lectured for the Workers’ Educational Association and Anglia Ruskin University, and regularly gives talks to historical societies and community groups. He is a member of Crime Writers’ Association and the Sherlock Holmes Society of London and has… Read more

Dr. Kelsey Byers will talk about pollination, the magical - and not always friendly! - partnership between plants and animals. More than four fifths of the world's flowering plants depend on animal pollinators to reproduce. Kelsey will talk about the evolution of animal pollination and why as humans we should care about it too, as… Read more

Linda Scoles will give a short history of why and when she arrived in the UK, and why she stayed.  Then, as very few know what is expected, she will explain everything that is involved in becoming a citizen of the United Kingdom, followed by a quiz identical to the one every candidate has to… Read more

Do you love nature? Does your heart swell with joy at the sound of birdsong?  Do you feel the pulse of the wild?  This is a celebration of wildness: from the humble backyard Blackbird to the Black-browed Albatross of the Falkland Islands; from humming bees to hummingbirds; Elephant Hawkmoths to real African Elephants.  Embark on… Read more