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Events and Activities

Events are held at The Museum unless stated otherwise.

Thursday 27th. March to Tuesday 20th. May.

A photographic exibition of the restorationof The River Cruiser "Maidie" These photos show, step by step the restoration of this classiccruiser in detail.

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Sunday May 4th.

8am - noon Boat and Fishing Jumble in The Museum grounds. Entrance 50p. Stalls £6 from Di Cornell on 01692 670754. Buy or sell your boat and fishing items. Perhaps find a bargain.

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Sunday June 8th.

Annual "WATER COLOUR CHALLENGE " Painting Competition. 11am.-- Judging at 3pm. by Alwyn and June Crawshaw ( TV Artists ). Enter and show off your talents in a waterside setting. Entry £5. Booking essential, from Di. on 01692 670754. To watch the artists at work normal Museum entrance fees apply.

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Saturday June 21st.

Midsummer open-air Trad Jazz Concert by-- " THE GOOD TIME JAZZ BAND " -- 7.30 pm. -- 10pm. at The Museum.

Entrance by ticket £6.50 from 01692 630408 or 01603 782846. Make up a party. Bring a picnic ( table and chairs ) and your wine, sit and enjoy the concert.in scenic waterside setting. Trips on steam launch "Falcon" also available.

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Sunday July 6th.

MODEL BOAT DISPLAYS by--- The Gorleston Model Boat Club.--- 10.30 am to 4pm. Both static and exciting displays afloat. Admire the models, talk to the builders and watch them show what they can do on the water. Normal admission prices apply.

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Sunday July 20th.

OPEN-AIR ANTIQUES MARKET-- on the grassed area opposite the Moonfleet yard. 10 am. to 3pm. Stallholders £20 single £35 double (9 ft Pitch). Book a pitch on 01692 670754 or the Museum on1692 581681 .

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Saturday 9th. & Sunday 10th. August.

MODEL BOAT DISPLAYS by--- The Norwich Model Boat Club---- 10.30 am to 4 pm. Static and on the water displays. View the models, talk to the builders, and watch their skills on thewater. Normal admission prices apply.