Composition Photography Workshop (Smartphone and DSLR)
2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun and informative two and half-hour composition workshop with local Photography Tutor Lucy Kayne. Suitable for Smartphones and DSLR cameras.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, and lunch can be pre-ordered from the Pennoyer Centre café on arrival, if you wish.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

AMERICAN MODERNISM ART HISTORY TALKS – AUGUST
2024-08-22 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Tania Harrington is back with a series of two hour talks about the development of art in America.
August’s talk is: Harlem Renaissance (1920s and 30s)
Haarlem was a centre for a rebirth of art integrating African culture and involving all art forms, including photography music and dance. Also known as the ‘New Negro Movement’, it was political in inspiration taking on key civil rights issues.
£12.50 per session, Includes tea, coffee and biscuits
Future dates, below:
Thursday 19 September – Art of the New Deal (1930s)
Thursday 24 October – Abstraction and Abstract Expressionism (1950s and beyond)
Thursday 28 November – Pop Art (1960s and beyond)
£12.50 per session includes tea, coffee and biscuits.

Give us a clue when the dogs don’t bark - Forensic Talk
2024-09-04 19:30 - 21:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Forensic talk by Mary Newton, retired forensic scientist
Give us a clue when the dogs don’t bark: This covers some murder cases where the suspects or evidence itself mislead the investigation at the crime scenes. This includes the murder of Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common and the murder of BillieJo Jenkins.
Mary will be offering a series of one -hour talks (every other month), each talk can be enjoyed individually or come along to all to get a real insight into forensic science!
Doors open 6.45pm for 7.30pm start.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Needle Felt workshop - Hare
2024-09-09 09:30 - 13:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Create your own Hare with expert Tracey Baldwin Fluff- ology. This workshop is suitable for beginners and include all the materials you will need.

Pulham Airship Talk - The Pulham Pigs
2024-09-18 19:30 - 22:00 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Discover the fascinating history of Norfolk’s finest flying pigs!
Using slides from the Centre’s archives alongside Pathe news footage, Sheila King, our heritage trustee, will tell the story of RNAS Pulham, its people and its amazing airships.
After the talk there will be the opportunity to visit our museum with Sheila and look at some of the objects in our collection.
A bit about Pulham Air Station:
RNAS Pulham was commissioned in 1916, part of a defensive network of air stations around the country, extending from Mullion in Cornwall to Longside, near Aberdeen. Airships from RNAS Pulham were sent to patrol the North Sea, to protect shipping from German U-boats.
As the war progressed, Pulham Air Station expanded to have two large sheds to house rigid airships alongside a smaller coastal airship shed. A railway line brought supplies into the base, and onsite both electricity and gas were generated.
At the peak of the war, over 3,000 service personnel were reportedly stationed at RNAS Pulham, with a further 2,000 civilians arriving daily to support its operations — over 500 men were needed to land some of the bigger airships, and large numbers of men, and women, were involved in maintaining the giant craft.
Doors open 7.00pm, bar open.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

DLSR Photography Workshop
2024-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Spend the day with like-minded people and learn how to get the most from your DSLR. This is a relaxed and informal workshop, covering a range of theory and practical exercises. The workshop will cover apertures, shutter speed and ISO, as well as composition, white balance, focus settings and other tips and techniques along the way. It’s a great way to learn how to move away from auto mode and really get to grips with your DSLR camera. The group size will be kept to a maximum of four people to allow for plenty of one-to-one time and supportive learning.
Tea, coffee will be provided, and lunch can be pre-ordered from the Pennoyer Centre café on arrival. Further details about the day will be supplied a week before the event.
This workshop is suitable for those with DSLRs or mirrorless cameras. It is not suitable for those with bridge or compact cameras. If you have any questions before booking, please get in touch.

Art History Talk - Art of the New Deal (1930s)
2024-09-26 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Tania Harrington is back with a series of two hour talks about the development of art in America.
Septembers talk is: Art of the New Deal (1930s)
We look at Roosevelt’s campaign to revive the arts in his ‘New Deal’ programme. Struggling and unemployed artists such as Diego Rivera were given opportunities to create state sponsored art (often murals), in order to assist in the revival of America after the Great Depression.
£12.50 per session, Includes tea, coffee and biscuits
Future dates, below:
Thursday 24 October – Abstraction and Abstract Expressionism (1950s and beyond)
Thursday 28 November – Pop Art (1960s and beyond)
£12.50 per session includes tea, coffee and biscuits.

An Audience with Bob Flowerdew
2024-10-10 19:30 - 21:00 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Come and enjoy an audience with Bob Flowerdew. Bob is a three decades panelist on BBC Radio 4s Gardeners Question Time and is one of the few gardening authors to ever make the front page of the New York Times.
It’s set to be an informative and enjoyable evening.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Art History Talk
2024-10-24 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Tania Harrington is back with a series of two hour talks about the development of art in America.
Octobers talk is: Abstraction and Abstract Expressionism (1950s and beyond)
We look at all forms of Abstraction including nature based (Georgia O’Keeffe), Action painting (Jackson Pollock) as well as Colour Field painting (Mark Rothko)
£12.50 per session, Includes tea, coffee and biscuits
Future dates, below:
Thursday 28 November – Pop Art (1960s and beyond)
£12.50 per session includes tea, coffee and biscuits

Hidden in Plain Sight - Forensic Talk
2024-11-13 19:30 - 21:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Forensic talk by Mary Newton, retired forensic scientist
Hidden in plain sight -this covers murder cases where the police targeted the wrong suspects, or the evidence was not at first obvious. This includes the serial murderer Dennis Nilsen, the murder of Jill Dando and the fake abduction of Shannon Matthews
Mary will be offering a series of talks (every other month), each talk can be enjoyed individually or come along to all to get a real insight into forensic science!
Doors open 6.45pm for 7.30pm start.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Smartphone Photography Workshop - suitable for beginners
2024-11-26 10:00 - 13:00 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun and informative three-hour smartphone workshop with local Photography Tutor Lucy Kayne and learn how to get the most out of your phone camera.
What previous attendees thought…
“I enjoyed the course very much. It was relaxed and friendly and I learned a lot about what my smartphone can do which I have already put into practise! I hope to do another course with Lucy in the future” Anita Skipper
“My daughters told me to go on this course as I take lots of photos, and I went mainly to prove to them that I knew everything. Well, I was so wrong! Such an interesting morning and we all learnt so much. Lucy was a great teacher and managed us all with huge patience. I am certain we all left with a much improved understanding of our phones and their extraordinary abilities. Well worth it. Tim Webster
£25.00pp including tea and coffee. Maximum of 8 people per session.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Art History Talk - Pop Art (1960s and beyond)
2024-11-28 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Looking at American Pop Art which aimed (and aims) to democratize art and embrace popular culture. Most famously championed by Andy Warhol, we also look at living artists such as Jeff Koons and David Hockney.

Art History Talk - Women artists a complete look
2025-01-08 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
‘Women artists a complete look’ a series of 6 talks, by Tania Harrington
1st Session of 6 : The Renaissance and Mannerism
We look at a wealth of the earliest recognized women artists including Sofonisba Anguissola, Fede Galizia, Elisabetta Siraniand Lavinia Fontana. In doing so, we examine the beginnings of women’s self portraiture.
£12.50 per talk, includes tea / coffee and homemade biscuits in the interval.
If you would like to book all 6 talks in advance, please select the Series of 6 talks ticket, dates below:
Jan – Weds 8th
Feb – Weds 12th
Mar – Weds 12th
Apr – Weds 9th
May – Weds 14th
June – Weds 11th
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Forensic Talk - Rape Short Word Long Sentence - Part 1
2025-01-15 07:30 - 21:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
I (Mary Newton) was the lead forensic expert in the UK on Rape cases from 1992 until I retired in 2019. It covers what is relevant for scientists to focus on in this type pf crime and includes a couple of big rape cases I worked on.
Don’t forget to book Forensic Talk – Rape Short Word Long Sentence – Part 2 on March 26th.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Art History Talk - The Art of Spain
2025-01-23 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
‘The Art of Spain’ A brand new course! Designed and delivered by Tania Harrington
1st Session of 6 : The Pre Historic Period:
We look at Iberian sculpture and rock art as well as some Celtic influences.
£12.50 per talk, includes tea / coffee and homemade biscuits in the interval.
If you would like to book all 6 talks in advance, please select the Series of 6 talks ticket, dates below:
Jan – Thurs 23rd
Feb – Thurs 27th
Mar – Thurs 27th
Apr – Thurs 24th
May – Thurs 22rd
June – Thurs 26th
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Lens Workshop
2025-01-28 10:00 - 13:00
Join local photography tutor Lucy Kayne for a three-hour session tailored for DSLR and mirrorless camera users. This workshop will cover the essentials of camera lenses, including different types, focal lengths, and their uses in various situations. Gain a clearer understanding of how to select and use lenses to improve your photography.
Please bring your camera and any lenses that you would normally use, as well as a notebook and pen.
This workshop takes place at the Pennoyer Centre in Pulham St Mary, on 28 January, 10am-1pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits are included

Women Artists 'A Complete Look' by Tania Harrington
2025-02-12 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
This month’s ‘Women Artists’ talk is : The Italian Barque
We take an in depth look at Artemesia Gentileschi – the first woman artist to rival her male colleagues in the stormy, male dominated and often violent environment of 17th century Rome.
You may also be interested in Tania’s series on Spanish Art
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Pulham Pigs - Airship Talk
2025-02-20 19:00 - 21:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom

'The Art of Spain' Talk by Tania Harrington
2025-02-27 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
This month’s ‘The Art of Spain’ Talk is:
The Moorish and Medieval Period. We look at Islamic and Romanesque influences on art and architecture.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Smartphone Photography Workshop for Beginners
2025-03-11 10:00 - 13:00 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom

Art History Talk - Women Artists - A Complete look
2025-03-12 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
The English Baroque talk by Tania Harrington
We take a long look at the Suffolk born portraitist Mary Beale – the first English woman artist to go professional. Her husband Charles ran her studio!
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Forensic Talk – Rape Short Word Long Sentence – Part 2
2025-03-26 19:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
This covers Operation Minstead / Night Stalker. I (Mary Newton) cover the critical forensic evidence which was collated over the 18 years. Also, other serial rape cases I worked including a rape and attempted murder.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

The Art of Spain Talk
2025-03-27 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Spanish Baroque Architecture Talk by Tania Harrington
We look at the exuberant Counter Reformation architecture of the 17th century, sometimes known as the ‘Spanish Golden Age’.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Photography Essentials: Using a Tripod Workshop
2025-04-01 10:00 - 13:00 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Does your tripod feel more like a puzzle than a tool? Join local photography tutor, Lucy Kayne, as she shares tips and techniques on how to make it work for you.
In this practical, hands-on three-hour session, you’ll:

Gain confidence in setting up and using your tripod.
Tackle common frustrations, like wobbly setups or uneven ground.
Discover simple techniques for capturing sharper, more creative shots.

This workshop is ideal for anyone who owns a tripod but hasn’t yet mastered using it. With expert guidance and plenty of practice, you’ll leave feeling ready to take your photography to the next level.
Date & Time: 1st April, 10am-1pm
Cost: £40 to include tea, coffee and biscuits.
Spaces are limited to six people, so do book early to avoid disappointment.
More information about Lucy and her workshops and photo walks can be found at www.lucykayne.co.uk.

Bob Flowerdew
2025-04-03 19:00 - 22:00
Returning to Pennoyers by popular demand!
A load of old rot! looking at composting and soil fertility.
Also how to balance the needs of wildlife and crop success.
Doors open 6.45pm for 7.30pm start
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity
Registered Charity No. 1135788

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Women Artists: A Complete Look
2025-04-09 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
The Dutch Baroque.
We examine a wealth of Dutch artists in the liberal and mercantile climate of a new Netherlands where women had exciting business opportunities. Artists include Claara Peeters, Rachel Ruysch and Judith Leyster.

Needle Felt Workshop - Peter Rabbit
2025-04-11 09:30 - 13:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Create your own Peter Rabbit with expert Tracey Baldwin from Fluff-ology. This workshop is suitable for beginners and include all the materials you will need.

The Art of Spain - Talk
2025-04-24 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Spanish Baroque Painting Part 1: Focusing on El Greco and de Zuburan
Includes Tea, coffee and home made biscuit during the interval.

Pulham Airship Talk
2025-04-30 19:30 - 21:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Discover the fascinating history of Norfolk’s finest flying pigs!
Using slides from the Centre’s archives alongside Pathe news footage, Sheila King, our heritage trustee, will tell the story of RNAS Pulham, its people and its amazing airships.
After the talk there will be the opportunity to visit our museum with Sheila and look at some of the objects in our collection.
A bit about Pulham Air Station:
RNAS Pulham was commissioned in 1916, part of a defensive network of air stations around the country, extending from Mullion in Cornwall to Longside, near Aberdeen. Airships from RNAS Pulham were sent to patrol the North Sea, to protect shipping from German U-boats.
As the war progressed, Pulham Air Station expanded to have two large sheds to house rigid airships alongside a smaller coastal airship shed. A railway line brought supplies into the base, and onsite both electricity and gas were generated.
At the peak of the war, over 3,000 service personnel were reportedly stationed at RNAS Pulham, with a further 2,000 civilians arriving daily to support its operations — over 500 men were needed to land some of the bigger airships, and large numbers of men, and women, were involved in maintaining the giant craft.
Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start bar open.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Dawn Chorus Walk & Breakfast
2025-05-04 04:00 - 07:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Why do birds sing at dawn? Do some birds sing earlier than others?
Which bird’s song sounds like a squeaky wheelbarrow?
Celebrate an early morning wake up call with a guided dawn chorus walk around the Pulhams, led by local birder Sid Batty.
Meet at the Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St Mary, at 4am.
A short introductory talk followed by a local walk, returning about 6.00 am for a Full English Breakfast & tea/coffee. Suitable footwear for wet vegetation required. Terrain unsuitable for wheelchair users. Distance: Approx. 3 – 4 miles
Adults £20.00, Children £10.00 (advanced booking required).
