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Norwich Dragon Festival
Welcome to the 2011 Norwich Dragon Festival events pages. Here you will find a complete and up-to-date list of all the events taking place during the festival.
Please use the categories on the left-hand column to narrow down the search to the type of event you are interested in, the dates you are available and so on. A list with events that meet these criteria will then be displayed. If few or no events appear please try again using fewer search categories.
Then click 'Add to your itinerary' for any events you are interested in. You can view your itinerary at any time by clicking on 'Itinerary' on the right and continue to add to it or delete events. Once you are happy with your itinerary you can use the buttons at the bottom of it to print it out or email it to yourself or a friend, family member or colleague. You can do as many different searches as you like, simply click 'Start a new search' on the left.
Please note that some events require pre-booking - these are marked with a B in a red box and booking contacts and procedures differ from event to event, depending on the venue and event organiser.
A 40-page colour events brochure is also available to view online. We can also post a copy to you - please send your contact details to sophieharrison@heritagecity.org, or pick one up from many cultural venues across the greater Norwich area from mid-December onwards.
'Beasts Unite' Dragon Procession
Meet at Norwich Castle, Great Hospital or St Gregory's Centre for the Arts at 2.30pm to watch a colourful procession dancing and performing towards The Forum, followed by refreshments and storytelling at St Gregory's Centre for the Arts.
More Information:
For more information: rosamundewoods@yahoo.co.uk or visit: www.culturecrossroads.co.uk/category/dragon-festival, rosamundewoods@yahoo.c.uk, 07757 014154
Across the city
Saturday 19 Feb, 2.30-7pm
Block Printing
See examples of dragons included in Norfolk's archives and then have a go at creating your very own block print. The event takes place in the Green Room and is suitable for children up to 14 years old. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
More Information:
Unfortunately, this activity is now fully booked. To be informed of future events at the Archive Centre, ring 01603 222599 and ask to be added to the mailing list.
The Archive Centre
Thursday 24 Feb, 2-3.30pm
Catch the Dragon
Come into the Children's Library and make your own flying paper dragon in association with Inspire Discovery Centre. This event is aimed at children from early years to early teens.
More Information:
For more information: 01603 774707, sarah.salmon@norfolk.gov.uk.
Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library
Tuesday 22 Feb, 11am-1pm
Cathedral Dragons
Tour of the Cathedral focusing on dragon sculptures, ending with the opportunity for children to make their own dragons out of recycled materials. This event is aimed at children between the ages of 7-14.
More Information:
£4 pp (includes materials for dragons). Pre-booking is essential. To book and for more information: 01603 724380, narthex@sjbcathedral.org.uk.
The Cathedral of St John the Baptist
Saturday 26 Feb, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm
Chinese Dragon Dance
Celebrating the global appeal of dragons, there will be a Chinese Dragon Dance with live music outside John Lewis. Come along to hear drums, cymbals and gongs accompany the energetic nine-person dragon dance.
More Information:
For more information: 01603 660021, jl_norwich@johnlewis.co.uk.
Outside John Lewis on All Saints Green
Saturday 26 Feb, 1.30pm and 2.30pm
Crafty Dragons
Help decorate a 'life-size' dragon, created by The Hamlet Centre, using a variety of materials and techniques. There will also be the chance to have a go at other dragon-themed arts and crafts activities suitable for the whole family.
More Information:
For more information: 01603 599578, sophie.harrison@heritagecity.org.
The Forum
Sunday 20 Feb - Friday 25 Feb, 10am-4pm
Dads' Time: Dragons
Come along to our Dads' Time session where there will be plenty of dragon-themed stories and hands on activities. This event is suitable for early years children. This activity is also suitable for mums and grandparents!
More Information:
For more information: 01603 774707, sarah.salmon@norfolk.gov.uk.
Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library
Saturday 19 Feb, 11-11.30am
Dangerous Dragons & Degrees
Run by University of East Anglia students, this event offers a day of fun interactive dragon-themed activities for the whole family. Listen to dragon stories, help create a collage, and learn about bites and burns! Suitable for all ages.
More Information:
For more information: 01603 591521, outreach@uea.ac.uk or visit: www.uea.ac.uk/reach/community
The Forum
Saturday 19 Feb, 10am-3pm
Dear Dragon: Meet and Draw with An Vrombaut
Children's author and Ghent native An Vrombaut will be reading her book 'Dear Dragon' and will help children draw their own dragon. The 'Dear Dragon' series has just been made into a TV show for Playhouse Disney.
More Information:
For more information telephone Laura Crossley on 01603 599577, education@heritagecity.org
Fusion at the Forum, Norwich
Thursday 24th Feb, 1pm-4pm
Supported by HM Treasury's Invest to Save Budget