Oct '25

10 October 2025

Hello,

It’s October (!!), there’s only 2 more newsletters to see this year through, how the hell did that happen? With another year wrapping up, I’ve been thinking a lot about nozza news this month, I’ve been publishing this newsletter for 5 years, that’s 5 years worth of trust, community building and me shouting in your email inboxes about things I think you might like - isn’t that crazy? nozza news is a slow burner, it’s purposefully built that way, I don’t want to sell my soul to social media gods, I don’t want to chase algorithms or pay to gain readers and I don’t want to ruin the trust we’ve built together. So if that means we take the scenic route then so be it. That got deep quick, but in short, thanks for joining the ride and here’s to growing slowly and meaningfully! Saying that, I won’t stop you from telling your pals about us, if you’d like 😉 .

As always pass this on to your pals, share amongst your community and of course support our locals. (& please give this a little love on the like button.)

Best, Al x

Apple Day, Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse | 12 Oct
We’re starting strong this month, Gressenhall are back with their annual Apple Day event, you’ll be able to explore special heritage fruit varieties, have your own orchard fruit identified and enjoy demonstrations, folk music and great food, oh and some Norfolk Raider Cider. If that wasn’t enough there’s a Norfolk Folklore themed costume competition too. (prizes will be announced at 12.) The day runs from 10 - 4pm with a 25% discount on tickets if booked by tomorrow.

Norfolk Antiques Fair | 18-19 Oct
I’ve been to this a few times, the Norfolk Antiques Fair is held and the Norfolk Showground on the weekend of the 18th October (both days!) Full of, you guessed it antiques, unique finds and rare treasures. There’s stalls both inside and outside and they often have food stalls if you get a little peckish on your way around. Tickets are £5 for the day and you can book ahead on the link above.

TACTILE Exhibition | 18 - 26 Oct
A new exhibition from local Gray Area Gallery, titled TACTLE, it will showcase work from 4 incredible textile artists: Lizzie Kimbley, Charlotte Wakefield, Alice Liptrot & Dianne Randle. They will have an open evening on Fri 17 Oct if private views are your vibe, if not, the exhibition will be open daily from 18 - 26 Oct from 10 - 5pm.

The Final Art Book & Art Materials Sale | 12 Oct
Anteros Arts are hosting their final Art Book & Art Materials sale, in a bid to clear their remaining stock and to help raise funds for the future of their building and art community. The sale will be hosted in their main gallery from 10am - 3pm, go fill your boots and get some bargs.

Festival of Architecture in Norwich & Norfolk | 12 Oct - Nov
FANN25 is back for another year, celebrating all things architecture in Norfolk, they’re kicking off the celebrations with an exhibition hosted in The Forum from 12 - 16 Oct, exploring the theme Shift. They’re also hosting a few events and walking tours over the coming months, including tours around Norwich Castle, Bank Plain and Boardman & Skipper Walking tours. More info & deets on the link above.

A Love Thing Wedding Fair | 2 Nov
You guessed it, a wedding fair. A Love Thing, an indie wedding fair are hosting their next fair on Sunday 2nd Nov, entry is free and it will be held within Norwich Arts Centre, if you are getting hitched, treat yourself to a walk around, some great local suppliers are taking part.

Norwich Book Festival | 24 - 31 Oct
I featured this in last months newsletter so won’t bang on too much about it again, but don’t miss the Norwich Book Festival, from 24 - 31 October. They’ve just released their event calendar so do have a gander and book yourself onto anything that takes your fancy.

See The Lights Exhibition | 5 - 16 Nov
Hairdressers, yes you read that right, Flint are hosting a new exhibition next month, named See The Lights, it will showcase both old and new designs by lighting designer and artist Charlotte Pack. The exhibition will run from 5 - 16 Nov, with a Private View on the 5th 6:30- 8:30pm.

New shows at the Sainsbury Centre ask Can We Stop Killing Each Other?

The current season of exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre explores the nature of violence and conflict in theatre, film and culture as it asks: Can We Stop Killing Each Other? How can art help us build compassion, understanding, dialogue and healing?

Walk amongst Tiaki Ora ∞ Protecting Life: Anton Forde (Until 19 April). In a UK first Anton Forde presents 81 over-life-size wooden figures (pou) in a defensive V-shaped formation, as a call for kotahitanga: unity, togetherness and solidarity to safeguard our communities without need for killing. 

Explore Punch and Judy to Shakespearean tragedies in Eyewitness (Until 15 February) as the show asks why people across the world are so fascinated by the dramatisation of killing on stage and screen and in art.

Internationally acclaimed Ethiopian artist Tesfaye Urgessa creates powerfully visceral paintings which interrogate the politics of war, race and identity in Roots of Resilience: Tesfaye Urgessa (Until 15 February).

The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour: Reflections on Peace (until 11 January) presents Claude Monet’s The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil in a multi-sensory reflective space at the Sainsbury Centre.

Seeds of Hate and Hope will complete the series of five exhibitions from 28 November (until 17 May) on the Mezzanine Gallery. 

Plus, enjoy the Sainsbury Centre’s world-class permanent collection and Sculpture Park, and grab a bite to eat in one of two cafes on site.

*Part of a paid collaboration with SCVA

N&N Festival | Bursaries for Artists
Norfolk & Norwich Festival have announced their 2026 bursaries for Artists from Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire or Peterborough. They are looking for people who are working in, or want to develop their skills in socially engaged practice. They have 8 bursaries of £2,500 available with deadlines for applications closing on 31 October. All info for applications in the link above.

Ellis King | Portrait Artist of the Year
Such insane news that local artist Ellis King was parts of this years Sky Portrait Artist of the Year. I’ve watched the episode so I won’t be dropping any spoilers, but do have a watch to follow Ellis’ journey.

Strangers Hall | Free, Open Garden
After a successful trial Strangers Hall have announced they will be opening their garden for free indefinitely. This is one of my fave secret spots in Nozza, don’t go spreading the news now… joking of course, see you there taking in some calm within the chaos.

Curious Directive | Black Sheep, National Tour
Local theatre company Curious Directive have just announced a national tour for their new show Black Sheep. The show itself is a razor-sharp psalm about the county of Norfolk, tracing the dilemmas facing farming successions. Catch it showing in Norwich from 14 - 18 Oct, before they head off around the country. More info in the link above if you’re curious. See what I did there…

Christmas Crown Trail | Open Call
This one’s for my local shop owners, Norwich BID are hosting a Christmas Crown trail from 20 Nov - 5 January. They’re looking for 30 shops to participate with applications closing on 15 Oct so be quick if you want to take part. More info and deets about how to get involved in the link above.

Miffy’s 70th Birthday | 11 Oct - 1 March
I couldn’t not feature this sweet exhibition happening at the Time and Tide Museum in Great Yarmouth. They’re celebrating Miffys 70th birthday. The exhibition will explore the work of Dutch artist Dick Bruna, with more than 50 screen prints, drawings, manuscripts and paintings alongside stop-motion models from the TV Series Miffy and Friends.

Issacs | Pop - Up, The Artichoke
A night of fried chicken debuting at The Artichoke on 31 Oct. That’s it, that’s the update. Stay tuned in the link above for more deets.

Congee Club | 19 Oct
Congee Club is back, for the 7th time! A night created to honour the simple yet staple dish which bridges many Asian cultures. Papaya Vert encourage Norwich locals to try the delicious and comforting rice porridge and experiment with seasoning their own bowls of congee. The event will be hosted within X O Kitchen on the 19 Oct from 11:30am. Make sure you book in advance if you’re keen.

Virgo Bakery x Spring Store | Pop - Up
Locals Virgo Bakery are popping up within Spring Store on St.Augustines on the 18 Oct for some delicious goodness. You can find them within Spring Store from 11am till sell out. Keep an eye on their socials for a full menu to be announced.

Dearloved | Sewist
Who remembers Slayyy Vintage in the city? Well, Rosie, founder of Slayyy is back with her new venture, named Dearloved, it focuses on restoring and repairing clothes for vintage lovers and sellers.

Owen Mathers | Illustrator
I’m sure you will have seen Owen’s illustrations before, he’s predominantly a live wedding and event illustrator but he also has a web-shop full of some great illustrations of local buildings and scenes. Go have a gander.