The Pennoyer Centre

Bob Flowerdew
2025-04-03 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Norfolk
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).

Women Artists: A Complete Look
2025-05-14 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
The Rococo in France: Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun, Adelaide Labille-Guiard and Anna Dorothea Therbusch feature in this dazzling and complicated aristocratic period where women were both free and bonded!
Includes Tea, coffee and home made biscuit during the interval.

New - Beginners Watercolour Workshop
2025-05-19 10:00 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Led by local artist Gill Starkie
Your opportunity to learn the process of watercolour and enjoy being creative whilst having fun!
You can build your skills to enjoy creating your own sketchbooks, travel journals and recording your special days through small watercolour paintings and words. Everyone welcome!
All materials supplied, includes tea & coffee
Future workshops will be held on 21st July and 18th August, with the aim to continue to run a monthly session.

Beyond the Basics: Intermediate DSLR/mirrorless camera workshop
2025-05-20 10:00 - 16:00 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Beyond the Basics: Intermediate DSLR/mirrorless camera workshop
Are you ready to build on your photography skills and take more control of your camera? This full-day workshop is for those who understand the basics and want to refine their technique, improve their confidence and tackle more challenging shooting conditions.
In this hands-on session, you’ll learn:
– Metering techniques – how to use different modes and exposure compensation for more accurate results.
– Tricky lighting – handling high contrast, low light, and backlit scenes.
– Focus modes and drive modes – tracking moving subjects and choosing the right settings for sharp shots.
– Camera settings and controls – optimising your camera setup.
The workshop will involve a mixture of theory and practical exercises, perfect for taking more control of your camera. The group size is limited to six participants to allow for plenty of individual guidance.
Date: 20 May
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: £100pp (includes tea, coffee & biscuits)
Spaces: Limited to six participants
Lucy Kayne is a local photographer and tutor who is passionate about helping people develop their skills and confidence with their cameras. Her workshops are designed to be practical, friendly and engaging. This workshop is ideal for those who have attended Lucy’s beginners’ DSLR workshop or already have a solid grasp of aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
For more information about Lucy and her workshops and photo walks, please visit http://www.lucykayne.co.uk.

The Art of Spain - Talk
2025-05-22 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Spanish Baroque Painting Part 2: Velazquez and Murillo
Includes Tea, coffee and home made biscuit during the interval.

Hidden Gems of East Anglia Talk
2025-06-04 19:30 - 21:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Local photographers Lucy Kayne and Phil Dyer will take you on an illustrated journey through some of East Anglia’s hidden treasures, showcasing the places they have explored through their cameras and sharing stories of their photographic discoveries.
We’d love you to come along and discover these hidden gems with us!
Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Women Artists Talk
2025-06-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Norfolk
Session 6: The Rococo in Italy and England.
We will examine the innovative Venetian portraitist Rosalba Carriera – one of the most successful women artists of all time. In addition we look at the quirky English artist Maria Cosway.
Includes Tea, coffee and home made biscuit during the interval.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Smartphone Photography Workshop
2025-06-14 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 of Spain Talk
2025-06-26 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Session 6: Francisco Goya
We will spend an entire session on this profound and ground breaking court painter whose life and art is absolutely fascinating.
Includes Tea, coffee and home made biscuit during the interval.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Forensic Talk 1 - Blood Sweat and Fears
2025-06-26 19:30 - 21:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Mary Newton, retired Forensic Scientist is returning to present her full series of forensic science talks
Talk 1 – Blood Sweat and Fears: A fascinating talk on how real forensic scientists work, including the Russell Family murders and the murder of Stephen Lawrence to illustrate.
Mary will be offering five 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.
Part of a series of talks: 31st July, 28th Aug, 30 Oct, 20 Nov
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Womens Art Talk
2025-07-09 10:30 - 13:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Session 7: Romanticism
We look at Constance Mayer, Camille Claudel and some PreRaphaelite artists in England such as Annie Swynnerton and Elisabeth Sidal.
Includes Tea, coffee and home made biscuit during the interval.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Beginners Watercolour Workshop
2025-07-21 10:00 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Led by local artist Gill Starkie
Your opportunity to learn the process of watercolour and enjoy being creative whilst having fun!
You can build your skills to enjoy creating your own sketchbooks, travel journals and recording your special days through small watercolour paintings and words. Everyone welcome!
All materials supplied, includes tea & coffee

Art of Spain Talk
2025-07-24 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Session 7: 19th Century Romanticism (with a touch of Neo-Classicism).
Frederico Pradilla, Frederico de Madrazo, Leonardo Alenza as well as that great architect, Antoni Gaudi
Includes Tea, coffee and home made biscuit during the interval.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Smartphone Photography Workshop – suitable for beginners
2025-07-29 10:00 - 13:00 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom

Forensic Talk 2 - Give us a clue when the dogs don't bark
2025-07-31 19:00 - 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

Women Artists 'A Complete Look'
2025-08-13 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Art History Talk by Tania Harrington: Realism and Rosa Bonheur: We look at the amazing French Realist Rosa Bonheur who was unique in her time for her independent spirit and unique vision.
Includes Tea, coffee and home made biscuit during the interval.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Gardening Club
2025-08-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk. UK.
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month. 7pm-9pm.
A warm welcome awaits at our monthly hands on gardening club.
Thank you to Whartons Garden Roses for supporting this community event.

Art of Spain Talk
2025-08-28 10:30 - 12:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Art of Spain Talk by Tania Harrington
The Spanish Avant Garde. We examine mainly the work of the famous/infamous Picasso as he had such a huge influence on the modern art movement but also dip into Juan Gris and the development of Cubism.
Includes Tea, coffee and home made biscuit during the interval.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Forensic Talk 3 - Hidden in plain sight
2025-08-28 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

Women Artists 'A Complete Look'
2025-09-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Norfolk
Art History Talk by Tania Harrington: French Impressionism.
We take a look at a host of women Impressionists including Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt and Marie Bracquemond . We also look at American Impressionist Cecilia Beaux.
Includes Tea, coffee and home made biscuit during the interval.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Beginners Water Colour Workshop
2025-09-15 13:00 - 15:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
*After the great feedback from Gills monthly morning workshop; we are delighted to be able to offer a new afternoon beginners workshop. 1pm – 3.30pm*
Led by local artist Gill Starkie
Your opportunity to learn the process of watercolour and enjoy being creative whilst having fun!
You can build your skills to enjoy creating your own sketchbooks, travel journals and recording your special days through small watercolour paintings and words. Everyone welcome!
All materials supplied, includes tea & coffee

The Art of Spain
2025-09-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Norfolk
Art of Spain Talk by Tanya Harrington
Surrealism in Spain.
We look at Salvador Dali and Joan Miro as well as what the Surrealist movement really means.
Includes Tea, coffee and home made biscuit during the interval.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Women Artists 'A Complete Look'
2025-10-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Norfolk
Art History Talk by Tanya Harrington – English Impressionism.
We examine the long and fascinating life and work of Louise Breslau, Marie Bashkirtseff, Anna Bilinska & Therese Schwartze
Includes Tea, coffee and home made biscuit during the interval.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Watercolour Workshop for Beginners
2025-10-20 13:00 - 15:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Led by Artist Gill Starkie
Your opportunity to learn the process of watercolour and enjoy being creative whilst having fun!
You can build your skills to enjoy creating your own sketchbooks, travel journals and recording your special days through small watercolour paintings and words. Everyone welcome!
All materials supplied, includes tea & coffee.

POSTPONED - The Art of Spain
2025-10-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Norfolk
Now on 27 Nov
Art History Talk by Tanya Harrington – Surrealism in Spain.
We look at Salvador Dali and Joan Miro as well as what the Surrealist movement really means.
Includes Tea, coffee and home made biscuit during the interval.
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788
