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Bell-ringing on Saturday 29 August

Reepham will wake early to the sound of the bells of St Michael & All Angels this Saturday, 29 August, as the Norwich Diocesan Association of Ringers is having a fundraising open day around some 20 church towers in Norfolk. This is an opportunity for visiting teams to ring in towers other than their own.
 
A tour has been organised to give access to each tower for one hour during the day. Reepham will be the first tower on Saturday, from 9–10 am.
 

Autumn arts and crafts fair

The Reepham Festival of Autumn Arts and Crafts will be held on Saturday 26 September at St Michaels, Hall Reepham, from 9 am – 3 pm; free entry.
 
There will be more than 20 stalls offering a wide range of handmade goods, including wood, ceramics, art, photography, pottery and jewellery, made by local crafters and artists.
 
There will also be a café area serving homemade cakes along with tea, coffee, hot chocolate and soft drinks.
 

Bike night at Whitwell Station

A “Bike Night” will be held on Friday 10 July at Whitwell Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, from 6 pm.
 
With information and advice, this will be an evening for all motorcycle enthusiasts – bring your own bike along or just come down for a chat. A range of bikes will be on display, from Harley-Davidsons to Vespas.
 
Members of the emergency services, road safety partnership and other agencies will be on hand to give advice on bike safety.
 

High school sets up trust to sponsor other academies

Reepham High School & College has become the latest school in Norfolk to be allowed to sponsor other academies.
 
Reported in the Eastern Daily Press, principal Mark Farrar said the school has been given the opportunity to become an academy sponsor with the approval of the Department for Education.
 

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