Norfolk art centre unveils 2010 programme

February 25, 2010

Visitors planning a stay in a Norfolk holiday cottage in the coming months might want to consider checking out Hungate Medieval Art – the city”s newest arts and heritage venue – which has just launched its programme of events for spring and summer 2010.

Among the offerings are workshops where people can learn more about specialist art, such as how to produce stained glass – a course that was especially popular last year.

"The new programme …gives people the chance to try stone carving and pen and ink drawing," explained centre manage Dale Copley.

Also on offer is Music in the Glass, a special concert by Minstrels Gallery, which specialises in medieval music.

And Tea and Talking Points is returning this year, which gives people the chance to discuss topics of historical interest over a cuppa.

Visiting Hungate Medieval Art costs £3 for adults, while concessions can gain entry for £2.50.

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Fish market set for Cornwall return?

February 25, 2010

Food lovers could have another reason to embark on a Cornwall holiday after plans to rebuild a fish market in the county took another step forward.

Newlyn Fish market has been given a £2.3 million provisional grant from the European Fisheries Fund for the redevelopment of the site, along with £970,000 in investment from the European Regional Development Fund.

The money will only be given if the remainder of the cash needed is found by Newlyn Harbour Commissioners, but, provided this is achieved, the port – which is 47 m in length between the north and south pier heads – could soon be teeming with fresh seafood caught by fishermen – something that may also boost the availability of local fish in nearby restaurants.

"This is very good news and what we need to do now is to get the whole of the fishing industry of Newlyn behind it," West Cornwall MP Andrew George was quoted by the BBC as saying.

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