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Dippy says a blue light farewell to Norwich

More than 200,000 people have visited Dippy at Norwich Cathedral and, ahead of the iconic dinosaur’s final week, emergency services workers were last night treated to a special preview of the Dippy at Night farewell spectacle.

Time for the church to take action?

In his two previous articles, Nigel Fox asked if we had an adequate view of Jesus is, challenging some of our preconceptions, and then explained why he believes that Jesus is now angry with the world. His final column in this trilogy is a call to action.

Music event at Revelation in Norwich

Following last year's hugely successful and entertaining event the Trustees of Revelation will be holding another six hour 'MusicOn' marathon fundraising event at St Michael at Plea Church on Saturday October 30 between 10am - 4pm.

Norfolk Churches receive Historic England grants

Four Norfolk churches have received Historic England grants for repairs.

'Visions of Salvation' Julian retreat

The Friends of Julian of Norwich present 'Visions of Salvation', a two day in-person and online retreat taking place on October 29 and 30.

A Kenyan farmer looks at climate change in Norwich screening

To mark COP26, St Peter Mancroft Church in Norwich will host a screening of 'Thank you for the Rain' in partnership with Christian Aid.

Norwich musician creates songs for loss of a twin brother

Norwich Christian musician Ben Lawrence is producing an album which talks openly about the loss of his twin brother Dan to cancer and the hope he has since found. Here he shares the vision.

Norwich dinner invitation for everyday people

How many of your friends have walked in space, been a pop star, served time for murder, raised the dead…? asks Norwich FGB branch president Barrie Lawrence.

Climate change talk at Norwich science fest

In an open lecture on Monday October 25, Dr Justine Huxley will talk on the subject “Climate and conflict: bridging our divisions for the sake of the Earth”. This will focus on the social implications of the climate emergency in many parts of the world.

Norwich church hosts charity quiz and chips

Norwich Central Baptist Church are taking on Tearfund’s Big Quiz Night on Saturday November 20, to take the charity’s fundraising efforts past the £1 million mark, helping their work in some of the world’s poorest countries.

We should care for God’s beautiful creation

Philip Young explains his passion for God’s creation, which has prompted him to write a poem to challenge us to action.

Norwich church collects tools for charity

Heartsease Lane Methodist Church are organising a collection tools for Christian charity Tools With a Mission on October 23, followed by a service on Climate Control on October 24.

Dereham Baptist Church to host free CAP money course

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is offering a free, three-session course that equips people with the skills they need to effectively manage their money well.

Singing celebration of Dippy's visit to Norwich

More than 1,000 schoolchildren joined with Norwich Cathedral Choir to celebrate Dippy the dinosaur’s visit with some new music last week.

Harrison family rocks the boat on the Waveney

Hilary Harrison’s new book ‘Rock the Boat’ records the adventures of her family on the sailing barge Golden Mean. Thomas Harrison adds a story from Norfolk to bring it up to date.

The Dean of Norwich announces her retirement

The Dean of Norwich has announced that she is to retire from her role at the helm of Norwich Cathedral in May next year.

New vacancies at Norfolk Christian holiday centre

The Pleasaunce Christian Endeavour Holiday Centre near Cromer in North Norfolk is looking for a housekeeper, a kitchen assistant and a general assistant.

Dereham District Youth and Schools Worker

North Breckland Youth for Christ is looking to appoint a Dereham District Youth and Schools Worker, to include running youth cafés and other projects and developing schools work.

Lottery Heritage boost of £286k for Wells church

Wells Parochial Church Council has been awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £286,100 for restoration work and to deliver a range of heritage and well-being activities at St Nicholas Church, Wells-next-the-Sea.