The Pennoyer Centre

Christmas Quiz Night
2024-12-13 19:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | Norfolk
PLEASE NOTE: 1 ticket = 1 table of up to 6 people.
Join us for our popular Monthly Quiz. Teams of up to 6 people. Don’t forget your Christmas jumpers and decorations!
Fully Licensed Bar with guest ale from the barrel
Quiz entry fees (£5pp) payable on the night – cash preferred if possible but card machine available
Fish and Chips (other options available) can be ordered on the night

This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Let the Christmas Festivities Begin...
2024-12-06 17:30 - 23:00 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Join us to get the festivities started! The big man himself will arrive on his sleigh and switch on the Pulham St Mary Christmas Tree Lights. Enjoy a pint at the Beer Bar or perhaps a Festive Cocktail and enjoy Live Music from Primo Duet
Doors open – 5.30pm
Santa Sleigh – Harleston Round Table are kindly bringing the sleigh out early this year, so the big man can switch on the lights. (The sleigh is a fund raising activity for Harleston Round Table and they would appreciate donations) – 6pm
Christmas Tree Light switch on – 6.30pm
Live Music: Primo Duet – from 7.00pm

East Coast Pizza – from 5.30pm
Pennoyers Nacho’s – from 5.30pm
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Cash Bingo
2024-12-03 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-05 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Norfolk
The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk. UK.
All Welcome – just come along. Cash Prizes. Eyes down 7pm. £10 for 10 games.

Needle Felt Workshop - Christmas Bauble
2024-12-02 09:30 - 14:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Create your own beautiful Christmas Deer Bauble with expert Tracey Baldwin, everything you need is provided.
Includes a short lunch break, we have a cafe onsite.

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.

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

Film Night - The Color Purple (12)
2024-11-15 19:00 - 22:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
A story of love and resilience based on the novel and the Broadway musical, The Color Purple is a decades-spanning tale of one woman’s journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
It is the latest adaptation of the 1982 Alice Walker novel of the same name, which went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1983
Please Note, start time: Doors Open 19:00. Film Starts: 19.30.
Buy your ticket in advance, or alternatively phone the Centre on 01379 676660, email admin@pennoyers.org.uk
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Book Club
2024-11-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Norfolk
Pennoyer’s Book Club is held every third Friday of the month.
Come along – a warm welcome awaits!
Why not enjoy a coffee and cake while you’re here?
For further information call 01379 676660 or email admin@pennoyers.org.uk

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

Quiz Night
2024-11-08 19:00 - 22:30, 2024-10-11 19:00 - 22:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
PLEASE NOTE: 1 ticket = 1 table of up to 6 people.
Join us for our popular Monthly Quiz. Teams of up to 6 people.
Fully Licensed Bar with guest ale from the barrel
Quiz entry fees (£5pp) payable on the night – cash preferred if possible but card machine available
Fish and Chips (other options available) can be ordered on the night

This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Christmas Craft Fair - Sunday
2024-11-03 10:30 - 15:00 | Norfolk
We are again running our popular Christmas Craft Fair over a whole weekend!! Double the opportunity to get your Christmas shopping off to a flying start.
Some stalls will run over the two days but there will others that will change over from Saturday to Sunday. So there will be new things to look at on the Sunday too.
We will have approx 24 stalls on both days all supported by local crafters, artisans and design makers. Gifts, textiles, Christmas decorations, glass, ceramics, wood, knitting, candles, soaps, chocolates and more.
Saturday: 10:30am – 3pm
Sunday: 10:30am – 3pm
The café will be open selling light refreshments, homemade cakes and teas and coffees. Licensed bar available.
Free Entry and car parking
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Christmas Craft Fair - Saturday
2024-11-02 10:30 - 15:00 | Norfolk

Evening Inn - Vinyl Night
2024-11-01 18:30 - 23:00 | Norfolk
Join us for November’s Evening Inn – Vinyl night. Bring along your favourite records!
The bar will be open with real ale on tap and a full range of gins, wines, and soft drinks.
The Field Kitchen will be serving Mediterranean inspired Lebanese flatbreads from 6.30pm
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Halloween 'Trick or Treat' Village Trail and Crafts
2024-10-31 16:30 - 18:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Join us at the Centre from 4.30pm – 6.30pm for a free Halloween craft session and fancy dress competition (6pm).
Pick up a Trick or Treat Trail map, setting out a village plan of houses welcoming Trick Or Treaters
Bar open and hot dogs (Pepperell’s Butchers) will be available to purchase.

Adnams Experience Night
2024-10-25 19:30 - 23:00 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
Enjoy a relaxed evening with friends and get to talk to the Adnams experts.
Select 9 drink tasters from the Adnams range of beer, spirits and wine on the night. Mix and match or stick to your favourite type of drink!
Loaded nachos and pulled pork ciabatta will be available to order on the night, and our bar will be open serving beers, wine, prosecco, artisan gins, spirits and of course soft drinks and specialty coffee & tea.
Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start

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

Film Night - Anatomy of a Fall (15)
2024-10-18 19:00 - 22:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
When her husband Samuel is mysteriously found dead in the snow below their secluded chalet, Sandra becomes the main suspect when the police begin to question whether he fell or was pushed. The trial soon becomes not just an investigation, but a gripping psychological journey into the depths of Sandra and Samuel’s complicated marriage. With conflicting evidence and inconsistent testimony, words are wielded like weapons and shocking truths come to light in this thrilling Palme d’Or winner. Even the dog’s acting in this film is a pure masterclass!
Please Note, start time: Doors Open 19:00. Film Starts: 19.30.
Buy your ticket in advance, or alternatively phone the Centre on 01379 676660, email admin@pennoyers.org.uk
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Free - Understanding Dementia Talk
2024-10-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Norfolk
We are delighted to welcome to Angela Hodge to Pennoyers, Senior Customer Relations Manager at Hartismere Place, CareUK care home. She will share her knowledge of dementia, how it can affect people as they age and what you can do support your loved one.
Join us for this free session, booking essential.

Spring Bulb Sale
2024-10-12 10:30 - 13:00 | Norfolk
Our volunteer gardeners will be selecting some top-quality Spring bulbs for you to purchase at discounted prices, and will be here to help you with your questions / selection if needed. We suggest that you get there early as the popular varieties were all snapped up by 1.00pm
Come along to grab some bargains!
Café open as usual

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

Silver Sunday
2024-10-06 10:00 - 15:30 | Norfolk
Silver Sunday is a national initiative aimed at celebrating older people in our Community. It is completely free and open to all to attend.
Silver Sunday is a chance to get together for a chat in a relaxed atmosphere over tea or coffee from 10.00am onwards. Enjoy a free 2 course lunch, along with a programme of optional activities. Activities have yet to be confirmed but in previous years we have offered:
• seated Pilates,
• flower arranging workshop
• a film in the Guild Chapel.

This event is free of charge, however, booking in advance is essential. Book online or phone: 01379 676660

Evening Inn with Annual Conker Competition
2024-10-04 18:30 - 23:00 | Norfolk
Join us for Evening Inn with our 14th Annual Conker Contest.
There will be conker competitions for both adults and children. Conkers will be supplied by us, just turn up and sign up for the competition.
Food will be available from local pop-up Dirty Fryer Boys.
Our bar will be open serving local ale on tap as well as bottled lagers, beers, wine, prosecco, artisan gins, spirits and of course soft drinks and specialty coffee & tea.

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.

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.

Comedy Night with 'Shaft of Wit'
2024-09-21 19:30 - 22:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
‘Shaft of Wit’ are coming back for another brilliant night of comedy.
Our first comedy night was a huge success, the centre was filled with laughter and it really was a delight. We are pleased to announce our second comedy extravaganza, once again brought to us by the fantastic Shaft Of Wit and, with your support, we know it will be another rip-roaring evening of entertainment at The Pennoyer Centre.
Opening the show will be the sensational, Auzzie cougar, Pam Ford, fresh from her solo run at The Edinburgh Festival. Pam is a favourite of Shaft Of Wit, always delivering big laughs with her outrageous stories and observations. You will LOVE Pam Ford.
The middle section will feature two rising stars on the comedy circuit, the brilliant Hazel Donovan, a truly funny lady with a dry sense of humour, Hazel is a finalist in the prestigious national comedy competition ‘So You Think You’re Funny.’
A short spot from a Shaft Of WIt Dirty Dozen Champion will also feature. The Dirty Dozen is a popular comedy competition that brings together twelve comedians for a live comedy ‘shoot out’. Previous winners have gone on to forge impressive professional careers in comedy. This is could be a show to look back on in the future and say, “I saw them at The Pennoyer Centre”!
Headlining the show is DAN EVANS one of the UK comedy circuit’s most experienced comedians. Dan performed all over the world and is one of the most sought-after joke writers in the country, writing jokes for TV comedy stars such as Milton Jones and Harry Hill and he was a favourite collaborator with the late Joan Rivers. Dan Evans specialises in expertly crafted jokes and silliness which will have you in stitches.

This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788

Film Night - The Fall Guy
2024-09-20 19:00 - 22:30 | The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, IP21 4QT, United Kingdom
The Fall Guy is an romantic/action comedy following a stuntman (Ryan Gosling) working on his ex-girlfriend’s (Emily Blunt) directorial debut action film, only to find himself involved in a conspiracy surrounding the film’s lead actor (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). The cast also features Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, and Winston Duke.
Please Note, start time: Doors Open 19:00. Film Starts: 19.30.
Buy your ticket in advance, or alternatively phone the Centre on 01379 676660, email admin@pennoyers.org.uk
This is a fundraising event to support The Pennoyer Centre Charity Registered Charity No. 1135788
