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.

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