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Mid Norfolk Kidz Klub

Thursday, 02 February 2012

Mid Norfolk Kidz Klub

3rd Saturday of each month
10am to 12pm

at Scarning Primary School
(open to pupils from all Dereham Cluster Schools)

A fast moving, fun packed Saturday morning with a Christian message.  It's FREE!  Fun, games, prizes, panto, craft, singing and loads more.....

Kidz Klub is for children in Years 1 to 6/7.  Kidz Klub is about building relationships, not just with the kids but with their families too.

Can't get to Kidz Klub?  No problem!  There are buses which can pick up and drop off.  Please arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes before the designated times.  Buses are manned by Kidz Klub staff, there is no charge, but they do ask for a voluntary contribution to help cover the cost of transport.  Kids love the added excitement of going to Kidz Klub on a bus!

Pick Up/Drop Off
North Elmham Primary School - 9am/12.55pm
Dereham (Humbletoft) - 9.10am/12.45pm
Toftwood (Stone Road) - 9.20am/12.10pm
Toftwood (Middlemarch Road) - 9.23am/12.13pm
Dereham (Moorgate) - 9.26am/12.16pm
Dereham (Morrisons) - 9.35am/12.25pm
Dereham (Town Centre) - 9.40am/12.30pm
Dereham (Becclesgate) - 9.45am/12.35pm

For more information, contact Maryanne Richardson - 01362 691143 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Free Parenting Information Session

Wednesday, 01 February 2012

Free Information Session

** Free Prize Draw **

To find out more about the Incredible Years school aged programme, come along to our free information on

TUESDAY 7^TH FEBURARY FROM 9.45 TO 11.45 at the

CHILDREN’S CENTRE DEREHAM

If you are a parent, step parent, carer or guardian of a child aged between 6-12 years and would like to know more about play, praise and positive parenting why not drop into our free information session to find out more about the course, meet the co-ordinators and chat to parents who have completed the programme.

The Incredible Years - Information Sessions for Parents

Wednesday, 01 February 2012

The Incredible Years
Webster-Stratton Parenting Programme

Run by Judith Crane and Alison Thompson
Dereham Parent Support Advisors

We are running a FREE course in Dereham for Mums and Dads and other Carers of children aged 6 to 12 from the local  community.  

The course runs for 12 weeks
Tuesday mornings
9.30 to start at 0.45—11.45 

21st February to 22nd May 2012
(except Half Term Holiday)

At SureStart Children’s Centre
London Road, Dereham

To find out more or book a place you can:

Ring your Parent Support Advisors
Alison 07930 609 168 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 Judith  07931 891 765 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Or collect registration pack from school

Spring Dances - Exciting Dance Opportunity for 7 to 70 year olds!

Wednesday, 01 February 2012

Spring Dances

Choreographer Laura McGill is looking for performers aged 7 to 70+ to get involved with her next project Spring Dances a site specific intergenerational dance performance. The work will be presented in Narborough Hall Gardens in Norfolk.

Continuing her interest in site specific performances, this new work is inspired by the landscape and nature found within the gardens as well as the poetry and imagery it evokes. The performance will be in spring 2012 and will draw upon this special time of year and its promise of new beginnings.

Norfolk Dance is excited about providing audiences with a chance to experience Narborough Hall Gardens in a new and different way. If you haven’t visited the gardens before this will be a unique opportunity to view this magical space.

The performance will be created during March and April leading up to the performance on Sunday 22^nd April.

We are looking for people with enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to move and perform with others. No dance experience is necessary, if you have always wanted to try dancing and/or performing now is the time! We are particularly encouraging people who live in the Breckland area but anyone is welcome to apply.

Getting Involved!

If you would like to get involved please fill in the enclosed application form. You can also contact Laura McGill on 01603 283399 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details. There will be a taster workshop on Saturday 3^rd March at Litcham High School for anyone wanting to learn more about what the project. Please call Norfolk Dance to book your place for the taster workshop.

Timetable:

If you would like to commit to the project you will need to be available for the following rehearsals:

The performance is on Sunday 22^nd April. You will need to be available all day.

Cost

The taster sessions, rehearsals and performances are all FREE of charge. 

More Information

Laura McGill

Laura has been choreographing, performing and teaching dance for over 10 years. She makes work in both professional and community contexts. Laura is a full time Dance Artist for Norfolk Dance and currently leads their youth company Full Tilt and the over 50’s performing group Mosaic. She has experience in making both site specific work and intergenerational performances.

Norfolk Dance

Norfolk Dance is the development organisation for the county. They endeavour to provide imaginative, challenging and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to become involved with dance. They offer an extensive class programme in various dance styles, specialist professional development opportunities and a range of projects for schools and communities.

For more information visit: www.norfolkdance.co.uk

What next?

If you are excited about the project and are happy to commit your time, please put your thoughts into writing!

Application Forms available from Helen Fletcher, Extended Schools Coordinator - call 07900 607963 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Laura McGill

Norfolk Dance

The Garage

Chapel Field North

Norwich

NR2 1NY

Or email:

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you have questions about the project please call Norfolk Dance on:  01603 283399        

Dereham's Got Talent Competition

Wednesday, 01 February 2012

WANTED

Have you got a talent?

Will you be under 19 years on 30 June 2012?

Do you live within a 10 mile radius of Dereham?

Then why not enter Dereham Festival's.....

DEREHAM'S GOT TALENT

Singers, dancers, instrumentalists, comedians, magicians etc.  Singing groups, but not bands.

 *** CASH PRIZE  ***

Final to be held in Dereham Memorial Hall on 15 June 2012.  Heats may be necessary.

Contact Wil on 01362 860269
or Lynda on 07590 589353

Details and Entry From can be downloaded HERE