Aug '25

7 August 2025

Hello,

Thanks for bearing with me last month, we’re finally back to regular usual posting. This newsletter is a good one, there’s tonnes of events happening, new openings and exciting updates for the city. Also this month I’ll be publishing our printed newspaper which features a pretty special collaboration with WildPaths Festival so keep an eye out in your fave shops / spaces to pick up a copy. There’s this fancy new feature on the newsletter which means you can ‘like’ it, so if you do like Augusts edition make sure to show it some love above!

As always, pass this on to your pals, share amongst your community and of course support our locals. Best, Al x

Norwich Castle, Opening | Today!
Huzzah! The renovations at the castle are finally complete and as of today the castle is back open (fully.) You can now explore the fully re-furbished castle keep, the battlements and a new gallery in collaboration with the British Museum. I think it’s going to be wildly busy for a few weeks but keep it on your radar to check out…

NR3 Yard Sale | 31 Aug
One of my fave dates in the diary this one, another postcode based yard sale, this time across NR3, there’s over 100 houses signed up selling their wares, so make sure to wander down on the 31 Aug to nab a bargain. As they say, one mans trash it another mans treasure.

Brandland, Winning Event | 3 Sept
A new event for nozza, showcasing the people and projects that have put Norwich on the sporting map. Hear from Greg Hackett, Ryan Mason and Brogan O’Grady. The event will be held at Sports Park with tickets costing £10 (includes a free drink!)

Playhouse Summer Party | 16-17 Aug
The Playhouse are having a summer party, expect a craft market, food, outdoor games, karaoke and tonnes more fun. More deets to come but put a pencil in the diary.

Gone Wild Festival, Holkham | 7-10 Aug
A new family festival is being hosted at Holkham this weekend, it’s named Gone Wild and is in collaboration with Bear Grylls which means tones of adventure activities and ‘inspirational’ speakers. But, i’ve just had a look through the listings and Dick & Dom and Bez from Happy Mondays are on the lineup…

Endless Beauty, Video Premiere | 8 Aug (Tomorrow)
Skatepark Community East (the one within St Peter Parmentergate Church) are hosting a video premiere for Sci Fi Fantasy’s new film. Video will be played from 7:30 sharpish with public skateboarding session hosted afterwards.

Lookout Illustration Fair | 30-31 Aug
Lookout illustration fair is back for another weekend of live drawings, and creating from illustrators, artists, ceramicists, printmakers and painters. Taking place at The Shoe Factory, with tickets for entry being £2.50 per day or £4 for the weekend.

Outdoor Cinema, Plantation Gardens | 22 Aug & Throughout Aug
Plantation Gardens are hosting a series of open air film screenings throughout Aug, they’re showing, Twin Peaks, Hot Fuzz, Jaws, Dirty Dancing, School of Rock and a few more great titles. Events are hosted in the evenings of a range of dates. Click the link above to book in or have a gander.

Shop Update

A small reminder to let you know that I relaunched the web-shop last month, we have a new tote bag on our shelves, and a couple of new prints. Thanks so much for your support with the launch last month, half of our collaborative prints have been sold and we have a handful of totes left. If you use this code you can get £5 off our tote bags - NOZZASUBSCRIBER

Ernies | Re-location & Re-opening
Ernies the much loved zero waste shop previously located in Anglia Square have announced their new location is back open for us! You can find their new shop in the Castle Mall, number 62 (a few doors down from The Entertainer)

GlassHouse Yoga Studio | Opening
A new yoga space has opened in Nozza, you can find them within the beautiful glass house orangery nestled within Carrow House. They practice Vinyasa Yoga and have dates through August ready for you to join.

St Micheal at Plea Church | Piano & Jazz Bar
Plans have been lodged and I think approved (?!) for a new piano and jazz bar to be situated with St Micheal at Plea Church on Redwell Street. I can’t find tooo much info about it at the minute, but keep an eye here for any updates on launch if I find them.

Gokotta Handcraft | Knitwear Repair Offering
Local darning and sashiko specialists Gokotta have announced their new knitwear repair offering, they’re teaming up with Maryrose a local textile artist & craftswoman. You can drop in your wares to their store nestled within DogFish in both Nozza & Cambridge.

St Saviours Yard | Opening
On my way into the studio this week I’ve been walking past the new St Saviours Yard site, they’re busy prepping and placing the shipping containers for a new “container hub” aimed at independent retailers, makers and creatives. Have a gander if you’re on the lookout for a new space, you can find it under the flyover in Anglia Square.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust | Funding Win
I read this week that the Norfolk Wildlife Trust are a major partner for the ‘Nature City Project.’ The council has been awarded £750k to help fund a 3 year project aiming to put people and nature at the heart of the city.

Rabbits | Opening
A new salad bar aptly named Rabbits will be opening soon on the market. They’re starting to share some of the foodie goodness on their socials so keep an eye out over there for opening dates etc.

Devecchio | Opening
We’re being blessed with a new bakehouse and cafe, they’ll be situated within the old Wilkinsons Tea shop on Lobster Lane. Named Devecchio Bakery, they’ll be opening this month, again keep an eye on their socials for updates.

NR3 Beer Mile | 11 - 24 Aug
NR3 Beer Mile is back baby, 16 pubs across NR3 are taking part with most hosting events and tap takeovers. Keep an eye on socials for which pubs are taking part and any fun things that are happening.

Bowling House | New Menu Launch
Bowling House have announced a new refreshed menu featuring tacos, nachos, burgers, salads, steaks and tonnes more tasty goodies. Pop by to have a taste and treat yourself to a game or two.

Liam Ashley Clarke | Solo Exhibition (Opening Tonight)
Local artist Liam Ashley Clarke is hosting a solo exhibition at Upstairs, Moosey. It’s named ‘I paint what I sees, sometimes I paint the future’. The exhibition opens this evening 6-8pm and then daily until 11 Aug.

Elsom | Small Batch Clothing
A new beautiful small batch clothing brand will be launching soon, you can watch their journey as they launch on their socials and be sure to support once they’re out in the world. There’s a few sneak peaks on socials already…