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UK Section Meeting 50 years
Norwich, Norfolk June 07 – 10, 2018
WELCOME TO NORWICH
A city with 2 cathedrals, a 12th century castle, many attractive buildings, streets
and one of the largest open air permanent markets in Europe. The city has a
very modern area with excellent shopping, theatres and a state of the art
forum. See the attractive countryside of Norfolk with an evening cruise on the
Norfolk Broads where five rivers create waterways connecting beautiful inland
lakes.
Flying in to Seething Airfield EGSJ. This is a privately owned former American
airbase, situated S.E. of Norwich. Runway 06/24 (hard) is 800m x 18m, Avgas
available. LARS Norwich 119.350 Seething A/G 122.600.
Pilot information ---- Flight Plan and the General Aviation Report (GAR) are
required for international incoming flights. Both SkyDemon and RocketRoute
have the facility to file a GAR. These should be submitted 4 hours in advance
for arrivals from an EU country, 24 hours in advance for non EU countries and
12 hours in advance for the Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and the Republic
of Ireland. If this is done there is no requirement to land at a “Customs
Airfield” prior to landing at Seething. Please consult http://www.seething-
airfield.co.uk/visitors.php for further airfield information and joining instr.
Further information is available on request from the organisers.
Not to be used for flight planning purposes
Not to be used for flight planning purposes.
Your stay will be at The Maids Head Hotel a 12th century building, the oldest
hotel in the UK. It has character, charm, an excellent restaurant and
comfortable ensuite rooms.
This is an excellent base for the weekend, situated in the centre of the city
with ample parking for those driving.
Thursday 07 June
10– 14:00 Arrival by aeroplane or car at Seething Airfield. Address - Brooke,
Norwich, NR15 1EL. Tel +441508550453. Email seethingairfield@seething-
airfield.co.uk
Tour of airfield and museum, buffet/drinks.
15:00 Coach to hotel & registration.
18:30 Meet in bar/ introductions.
19:00 A relaxing time with meal at hotel.
Friday 08 June
10:00 – 12:00 Walking tour of the city
12:00 – Free time to explore on your own. Everything is near to the hotel.
City Sightseeing tours are available on an open top bus (not included).
Get under the skin of some of Norwich’s most famous and iconic buildings.
Norwich has two cathedrals; the first is the beautiful 900 year old Romanesque
Norwich Cathedral, bursting at the seams with history. Set in 44 acres with
gardens and the largest Close and monastic cloisters in the country, no visit to
Norwich is complete without a visit here.
Make time to visit the Plantation Garden – Norwich’s secret garden, situated
right next door to St John’s. This 4-acre secluded spot is a hidden gem and not
to be missed with its Gothic style fountain, flower beds, lawns, Italianate
terrace, 'Medieval' terrace wall and more.
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery sits proudly on its mound high above the
city, just a few years older than Norwich Cathedral - building was started by
the Normans in 1067. In 1094 William II began work on the stone keep and
following his death in 1100 his brother Henry I took until 1121 to finish it. This
museum houses all matter of artefacts from Saxon gold hoards and jewellery,
to a vast collection of tea pots and stunning natural history displays. There are
frequent special exhibitions, tours, talks and activities plus battlements and a
dungeon.
Norwich has two charming and special museums in historic buildings –The
Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell and Strangers’ Hall. The Bridewell tells
the story of Norwich and its people in imaginative ways through film,
interactive displays, interpretations and original scenes, take 2 to 3 hours to
explore. Strangers’ Hall is a living dolls house – a medieval merchants home
where each room (and there are many) is dressed for a different era
The Forum. This is great for people watching whilst enjoying a stop at Pizza
Express or Café Bar Marzano. But it’s not all about food, The Forum also
houses endless craft markets, exhibitions, performances and more – inside and
out! Plus free Wifi
Mix up your sightseeing with a bit of shopping! Norwich has many independent
shops. Shop for far eastern trinkets, jewellery, ethnic clothes and fantastic
furniture but also see Balinese antiques and frequently changing art
exhibitions.
17:45 - Coach from hotel to Wroxham.
18:30 - All aboard the Vintage Broadsman for our cruise including dinner and
live music.
21:30 – Return to hotel
Saturday 09 June
10:00 – Coach to Blickling Hall. This beautiful house & its grounds are recorded
in the Domesday Book. The present building owned by the National Trust was
built in 1616 and has magnificent gardens. A past famous owner was the
grandfather to Ann Boleyn who it is said was born there and spent part of her
life there. She was one of Henry V111’s six wives. Unable to bare him a son
Henry had her beheaded! The last private owner was a Philip Kerr 11th
Marquis of Lothian. We believe our International Secretary Ian Kerr is not
related?
15:00 Coach to hotel
18:45 Assemble at hotel for a short walk to the Cathedral Cloisters for Canapes
19:30 Gala Dinner at the Hostry. Celebrate 50 years of IFFR UK Section.
Dress Code – Smart.
Sunday 10 June
08:45 – 10:00 UK Section AGM
10:30 – Coach to Seething Airfield. Safe travels.
Farewell and see you in 2019 on the Isle of Wight.
Disclaimer: The International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians is a group of Rotarians dedicated to promoting aviation as an opportunity for
fellowship and service. This Fellowship operates in accordance with Rotary International policy, but is not an agency of, or controlled by
Rotary International.
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