All the above objects were acquired with the assistance of the Friends.

Friends of the Norwich Museums Events Programme.

For all events  please contact Susan Ticktum on 01603 610821.

Annual General Meeting. Tuesday 17th April 2012. Town Close Auditorium, Norwich Castle. 2.30pm.

Our Speaker will be Dr Tim Pestell, Curator of Archaeology, who will speak on the theme of 'Collecting Cultures' and update us on the latest archaeological acquisitions. Some objects will be on display.

Members only. Tea and cakes will be available in the Rotunda from 4pm. The Rotunda will be open for an extra half hour so that members can enjoy their tea & cake without feeling rushed. The AGM is free, but tea tickets  are £5.  Tea tickets must be booked please.

Wednesday 25th April 2012. Half-day trip to Holkham Hall Gardens, Norfolk. Price includes coach, entry to garden and talk by Head Gardener.

£18 members. Guest £20. Coach leaves Castle Meadow at 1pm, Notcutts car park £1.15pm. Arrive back in Norwich 5.30pm approximately. 

Tuesday 22nd May 2012. Goldsmiths of Norwich. Illustrated Talk by Dr Mary Frewster.

Town Close Auditorium, Norwich Castle. 2.30pm.

Tickets available at door: Members £3.50, Guest £4.50.

Saturday 30th June 2012. 10am-1pm. The Bridewell Museum will be open for a special preview for FNM Members.

Members only. Entry by free ticket.  Please book time slot 10am, 11am or 12 noon, as numbers in the building at any one time may be limited.

Friday 6th July 2012. 6pm-9pm Boat trip from Griffin Quay towards Norwich city centre.

 Please be at the Griffin by 5.30 because the boat leaves promptly at 6pm. Licensed bar on boat. members £15, Guest £16. Includes nibbles.

Tuesday 28th August 2012. Norwich Pleasure Gardens guided one hour walk with Mr Doe.

 Start 6.30 at Rouen Road car park & finish 8pm at Rouen Road car park. Cost £5, includes gratuity for guide. Please note that this walk is limited to 20-25 fairly fit people as it involves walking uphill & up steps. If it is popular, a second walk might be arranged if numbers allow.

Wednesday 12th September, 2012.  Trip to Ellys Manor & Great Ponton Church.

Ellys Manor, Lincolnshire, is a Tudor Manor house with important 16th century wall paintings. depart Castle Meadow £8.30am, Notcutts car park 8.45am. Stop en route for coffee (at members' own expense). Arrive Ponton 11.30-12noon.  Arrive back 7pm approx. Cost £32 members, £35 Guest. Cost includes coach, entrance and lunch.