A note from Al, 

Hello, happy long weekend! As you know I normally publish nozza news on a friday lunchtime but, I sat down to write this newsletter today and thought it would be best to publish this afternoon so you have it ready for your day off tomorrow. (If you have one!)

It’s official, we live in the best city in the UK, I mean, kind of old news right? And definitely the only time I’ll ever re-publish something from the Murdoch empire but, of-course Norwich is the best place to live in the UK, it’s full of beautiful wild souls, a real can do attitude and the most supportive community. This months newsletter is jam packed with updates, events, general happenings & the first neighbourhood update.

As always, pass this newsletter on to your pals, head out into the streets & support our locals. Best, Al x

¶ The Lions Den, City Litter Pick | 22 April, 12:30-1:30pm

To celebrate this years earth day, The Lions Den are hosting a lunchtime city clean up. Yes, you’ll be doing a good deed, but it’s also a great excuse to meet other locals who work in the city and get moving on your lunch break. More info in the link above.

¶ Moosey Prints at Flint | 16 April, 6:30-8pm

Flint and Moosey are collaborating on an exhibition which celebrates 10 years of Moosey Editions. The exhibition will bring together works from emerging voices and established names, celebrating contemporary design and masterful print-making. The PV is on the evening of Fri 16 April.

¶ Norwich Jazz Festival | 15 - 24 May

It’s back for another year! Norwich Jazz Festival will be taking place from 15 - 24 May this year across multiple venues in the city with a programme jam packed with live performances, talks and films celebrating contemporary UK jazz. More info on acts and the full programme in the link above.

¶ Saintablett, Sample Sale | 3 April, 4-8pm

This ones happening tomorrow! Local clothing brand Saintablett are hosting a sample sale tomorrow evening and Saturday. They’ll be joined by Atwin, Some Days Lifestore and The New Archive alongside others. If you’re looking to head over on Saturday they will be open from 10-4pm. More info and location in the link above.

¶ Church Going, Exhibition | 11 April - 3 May

An exhibition of church collages and drawings by artist Glyn Brewerton is launching at Hungate from the 11 April. Glyn writes about how the collages and drawings have been inspired by the poem ‘Church Going’ by Philip Larkin. For more info, opening times and to see a beautiful poster click on the link above.

¶ All is Well, Wellness Weekend | 25 - 26 April

A new wellness weekend has hit the city, named All is Well. Hosted by glasshouse studio in partnership with Smoke & Wildwood and Carrow House. All is Well will be a weekend full of classes, talks, workshops, a street food market and a wood fired sauna. Treat yourself, all and more info in the link above.

¶ Norfolk & Norwich Festival | 8 - 24 May

Another staple in the calendar is back. Norfolk and Norwich festival will be hosting 17 days of music, circus, literature, theatre and visual arts across the city. They’ve launched their full programme on the link above, have a gander see if anything takes your fancy.

¶ Look Twice | Opening

This month saw the opening of a new art and design lifestyle store, named Look Twice and nestled in Lower Goat Lane. Look Twice is part shop and part gallery, their first show is also open, aptly named ‘Britains Got Talen't’ and showcases work from UK based or trained artists.

(Also, side note, I’ve worked with Look Twice to curate a list of magazines to sell for their store, housed under the name of Gathered. You can see which mags are available here. I’d love the support. My mag selling endeavours are definitely a story for another day. )

¶ Nothing Fancy | 1 Year Birthday

The much loved Nothing Fancy based in Chapefield Gardens are turning one! How time flies, they’re hosting a little birthday party if you will on the 18 April with DJ’s, Jubel Beer and free school cake and custard. Be there.

¶ Yalm | Expanding

Yalm, within the Royal Arcade have announced they are expanding their ground floor. They’ll be creating a new ‘hang out’ space with 2 × 18ft shuffle boards and 3 electronic dart boards. The space will be open from 10am until late. Keep up to date with info on the link above.

¶ Nordfolk | Opening

A new hair, store and lounge will be joining the streets of nozza this summer. Not tooo much info on this at the minute but you can keep up to date with the opening and journey on the link above.

¶ Pedlars | Opening

Now, I wrote about this in last month newsletter when we didn’t know where Stones vintage were heading but they’ve recently opened the doors to their new space, it’s now named Pedlars and you can find them on St Georges Street.

¶ Saltwrights | Local Salt

Something I stumbled across recently is Saltwrights, they’re Norfolks first and only salt farm. Kinda cool right. So if you’d like to nab some local salt head to the link above to learn more.

¶ Scrmbl | Opening

A new launch in the foodie scene is Scrmbl. Not too much info yet, but expect soft eggs and milk buns. Keep an eye on their journey on the link above. I’m intrigued!

¶ Spill Tea | Local Tea

Breadsource recently announced that they are working with Spill Tea, a Norfolk based Tea business across all of their sites. Another local brand being championed.

¶ Dhaba at 15 | New Menu

Guys, I have to be honest, I nearly fell for their april fools joke, butttt fear not they’re not closing. They’re working on a new menu which will be launching soon. This is a great response to the edp’s reporting about their building being up for sale.

¶ Parallel Point | Artist

Artist Alice Lee (Parallel Point) has recently installed a mural on the infamous wall in between Sevenwolves and Devecchios, an ode to the pigeons of the city.

¶ Beyond The Broads | Photographer

An instagram account I’ve been enjoying recently is ‘Beyond The Broads’ some beautiful photographs of city life and people who inhabit it.