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	New Year's Day Walk - 1st January at 11am Seasonal tour of the garden by the Head Gardener. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Knit & Natter Club - 4th January to 19th December between 10am and 12pm Come and join our friendly Knit & Natter Club in the Fairhaven tearoom every Wednesday morning. Bring your knitting. Make new friends. Free but does not include garden entry.
	'Garden Wildlife' Talk by David Boulton - 13th January at 11am A talk illustrating the amazing variety of wildlife in an ordinary garden. £3 per person. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits.
	'A History of Fairhaven Garden' Talk by Head Gardener Ian Guest - 20th January at 11am 65 years of organic gardening at Fairhaven. £3 per person. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits.
	'Container Gardening' Talk by Sue Allison - 27th January at 11am Find out ways to enrich your outdoor space and bring extra colour to your garden. £3 per person. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits.
	Signs of Spring Week - 11th February to 19th February between 10am and 4pm I spy your way round the garden looking for signs of Spring to win a prize. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Star Night - 18th February 7pm to 11pm Join us for a night with the stars! Astronomers from Norwich Astronomical Society based at Seething Observatory will be bringing their telescopes. Talk by Chairman Dave Balcombe at 7.30pm. Please bring a torch, infra-red if you have one. Wrap up warm. Hot soup, teas and coffees will be available in the tearoom from 7pm. £3.50 adult; £2 child. Free to members. No need to book.
	Mothering Sunday Walk - 18th March at 11am Guided walk by the Head Gardener. Every mum receives a wild primrose from the garden. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members.
	Busy Bird I Spy Week - 31st March to 7th April between 10am and 5pm I spy your way round the garden looking for busy birds among the trees to win a prize. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members.
	Easter Egg Trail - 6th April between 10am and 5pm Find out which creatures in our garden are Gold Medal Olympiads on our Easter Trail through the garden to the glade. There is an eggy prize at the end! Face painting and Easter crafts for children. £5.50 adult; £5 conc; £3 child; under 5s free. Free to members. £1.50 per child for easter egg trail. Every child gets an egg.
	Dawn Chorus - 7th April at 6am Experience the magic of the garden at dawn with a bird expert. Includes a boat trip. Breakfast optional extra (£6.50). Booking only event. £10 adult; £9 conc; £6 child. Members get reduced rate: £5 adult, conc; £3 child. Please call 01603 270449.
	Matchbox Scavenger Hunt Week - 8th April to 15th April between 10am and 5pm How many objects can you fit into a matchbox? Scavenger hunt round the garden to win a prize. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Farmers Market - 21st April between 10am and 2pm Lots of lovely local produce fresh on your doorstep. Free. Does not include garden entry. Ample free parking.
	Half Day Beginner's Photography Workshop - 5th May between 9.30am and 12.30pm Half day practical workshop in the garden for beginners using SLR or DSLR cameras led by professional photographer Peter Mallett. The workshop will cover basic camera controls and operation, understanding exposure, ISO, shutter speeds and apertures, exposure compensation and lenses. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits from 9am. Please bring your own camera. Booking only event. £24 per person (£19 RHS & Fairhaven members). Please call 01603 270449.
	Spring Plant Fair - 12th May between 10am and 2pm Our 2nd annual Spring plant fair with specialist independent nurseries from Norfolk and Suffolk offering the opportunity to buy new and unusual varieties of plants. Expert advice. Plant identification. Free. Does not include garden entry. Ample free parking.
	Ghost Walk - 16th May at 6.30pm Enjoy a spine-tingling walk through the woods listening to the myths and legends of the Fairhaven Garden. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Farmers Market - 19th May between 10am and 2pm Lots of lovely local produce fresh on your doorstep. Free. Does not include garden entry. Ample free parking.
	Full Day Art Workshop - 19th May between 10am and 4pm Full day art workshop in the garden with one hour demonstration followed by group tuition, led by professional artist Rachel Thomas to help capture the unique beauty of the Fairhaven Garden, using the stunning show of candelabra primulas. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits and a light lunch. Please bring your own art materials. Booking only event. £45 per person (£40 Fairhaven members). Please call 01603 270449.
	Half Day Flower Photography Workshop - 19th May between 9.30am and 12.30pm Half day practical workshop in the garden for beginners or intermediates using SLR or DSLR cameras led by professional photographer Peter Mallett. The workshop will cover equipment, camera settings and photography aids. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits from 9am. Please bring your own camera. Booking only event. £24 per person (£19 RHS & Fairhaven members).Please call 01603 270449.
	Primula Walk - 20th May at 11am Seasonal tour of the garden by the Head Gardener highlighting our stunning candelabra primulas. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Half Day 'Taking Your Camera Off Auto' Workshop - 2nd June between 9.30am and 12.30pm Half day practical workshop in the garden for beginners using DSLR cameras led by professional photographer Peter Mallett. This workshop is aimed at digital SLR photographers keen to learn how to take control of their cameras by switching to manual settings to improve their photographs. The workshop will cover how to manually set ISO, shutter speed and aperture, to freeze action and control depth of field. Learn how the light meter works and how to use manual exposure for better results in difficult lighting conditions, how to understand the histogram and how to use it to improve exposure accuracy. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits from 9am. Please bring your own camera. Booking only event. £24 per person (£19 RHS & Fairhaven members). Please call 01603 270449.
	Journey Sticks Week - 2nd June to 10th June between 10am and 5pm Make your very own journey stick as you travel round our woodland garden. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Bug Day - 6th June between 11am and 3pm Make an inexpensive insect house for the bugs in your garden. Create a recycled butterfly mobile. Free drop in activity. Does not include garden entry. Small charge for insect box - £3.
	Bumblebee Walk - 10th June between 11am and 1pm Walk through the garden led by bumblebee enthusiast Nick Owens of the Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists' Society, followed by an informal picnic (participants to bring their own packed lunch). £5.50 adult; £5 conc; £3 child. Free to members. Booking only event. Please note this event is not suitable for dogs.
	Ghost Walk - 13th June at 6.30pm Enjoy a spine-tingling walk through the woods listening to the myths and legends of the Fairhaven Garden. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Farmers Market - 16th June between 10am and 2pm Lots of lovely local produce fresh on your doorstep. Free. Does not include garden entry. Ample free parking.
	Green Festival- 24th June between 10am and 5pm Fun environmental activities for all the family. Rural crafts, conservation charities, children's activities, children's entertainers, boat trips and much much more. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Outdoor Theatre - The Importance of Being Earnest - 29th June 7pm to 9.30pm Oscar Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in this anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. Handbags at dawn! There will be an interval for refreshments but please bring a picnic and something comfortable to sit on if you wish. £9 adult; £5 child in advance. £12 adult; £8 child on the door. Under 5s free.
	Taverham Brass Band - 1st July between 2pm and 4pm Varied mix of the traditional and modern, classical and pop, show music and old favourites. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Sutton Jazz Quartet - 8th July between 2pm and 4pm Laid back Jazz from the 20s through to the 50s, including Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glen Miller and the swing bands. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Ghost Walk - 11th July at 6.30pm Enjoy a spine-tingling walk through the woods listening to the myths and legends of the Fairhaven Garden. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Norwich Accordion Club Band - 15th July between 2pm and 4pm Orchestrated music spanning a wide range of styles from classical and folk to show and popular tunes. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Farmers Market - 21st July between 10am and 2pm Lots of lovely local produce fresh on your doorstep. Free. Does not include garden entry. Ample free parking.
	Geocache Trail - 21st July to 5th September between 10am and 5pm A 12 cache trail round the garden for the summer holidays. Visitors will need their own gps device, portable sat nav or sat nav app on their smart phone. Free clue list from the gift shop. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	John Brown - 22nd July between 2pm and 4pm Singer/songwriter sings the blues. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Pond Dipping Wednesday - 25th July between 11am and 3pm Discover the creatures in our pond every Wednesday of the summer holidays. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	The Castaways - 29th July between 2pm and 4pm A varied musical mix of sea shanties, folk, Irish, Country and Western and old time singalongs. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Pond Dipping Wednesday - 1st August between 11am and 3pm Discover the creatures in our pond every Wednesday of the summer holidays. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Norfolk Reeds Clarinet Quartet - 5th August between 2pm and 4pm An extensive repertoire from elegant 'light' classics, spicy salon and café music to bandstands pops and jazz standards. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Pond Dipping Wednesday - 8th August between 11am and 3pm Discover the creatures in our pond every Wednesday of the summer holidays. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	The Classic Dixieland Trio - 12th August between 2pm and 4pm Playing a selection of favourites from the golden age of popular music and jazz standards with a Dixieland feel. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Pond Dipping Wednesday - 15th August between 11am and 3pm Discover the creatures in our pond every Wednesday of the summer holidays. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Ghost Walk - 15th August at 6.30pm Enjoy a spine-tingling walk through the woods listening to the myths and legends of the Fairhaven Garden. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Farmers Market - 18th August between 10am and 2pm Lots of lovely local produce fresh on your doorstep. Free. Does not include garden entry. Ample free parking.
	Great Yarmouth Brass - 19th August between 2pm and 4pm From the rip-roaring to the foot-tapping show selections, film music, wartime sing-a-longs and marches. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Pond Dipping Wednesday - 22nd August between 11am and 3pm Discover the creatures in our pond every Wednesday of the summer holidays. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	The He Hews - 26th August between 2pm and 4pm New Orleans Ska band from Norwich! Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Children's Day - 29th August between 11am and 3pm You are invited to our Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Have tea with Alice, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare and the Sleepy Dormouse. Dress up as your favourite character from Alice in Wonderland. Fun and games. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Any Swing Goes - 2nd September between 2pm and 4pm Swing music from the 1940s & 50s featuring songs by Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble and classic sounds from the Glen Miller era. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Fairhaven Dog Day - 8th September between 10am and 4pm Fun and games for dogs (and their owners). Charity companion dog show. Competitions, stalls and demonstrations. A family day out. £2 adult; £1 child; dogs free. £1 per dog per competition. Does not include garden entry.
	Farmers Market - 15th September between 10am and 2pm Lots of lovely local produce fresh on your doorstep. Free. Does not include garden entry. Ample free parking.
	Half Day Fungi Photography Workshop - 13th October between 9.30am and 12.30pm Half day practical workshop in the garden for beginners or intermediates using SLR or DSLR cameras led by professional photographer Peter Mallett. The workshop will cover subject selection, lens choice, use of extension tubes and other accessories, composition, depth of field, natural and artificial lighting. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits from 9am. Please bring your own camera. Booking only event. £24 per person (£19 RHS & Fairhaven members). Please call 01603 270449.
	Fungi Foray - 27th October between 2pm and 4pm Come and forage for the good, the bad and the downright poisonous with fungi expert Dr Tony Leech of Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists' Society. Don't forget to bring your cameras. £5.50 adult; £5 conc; £3 child. Free to members. Booking only event. Please note this event is not suitable for dogs.
	Grow Your Own Oak Tree Week - 27th October to 4th November between 10am and 5pm Forage for an acorn and then sow it in a recycled pot using Fairhaven organic leaf compost. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Gruesome Guess Who Week - 27th October to 4th November between 10am and 5pm Answer all the clues to our Gruesome Guess Who quiz to win a prize. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Halloween Spooky Trail - 31st October between 6pm and 8pm Join us for the spookiest Halloween party around. Scare yourself silly on the trail round our haunted garden. Live music. Thundermental fire artists. Werewolf on stilts. Children's entertainers. Hot food. Don't miss the frighteningly, fearful, firework finale at 7.50pm! £5.50 adult; £5 conc; £3 child (aged 3 to 16). Sorry no unaccompanied children. Please bring wellies and a torch. Pre-booking is advised. Please note this event is not suitable for dogs.
	Bird Day - 2nd November between 11am and 3pm Prepare your garden for birds this winter with make your own bird feeders and bird boxes. Free drop in activity. Does not include garden entry. Small charge for bird box - £3.
	Autumn Tour - 4th November at 11am Seasonal tour of the garden by the Head Gardener. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.
	Father Christmas and his Reindeer - 9th December between 11am and 5pm A treat for children this Christmas is a visit to our garden. Follow the woodland trail to discover Father Christmas in a traditional yurt tucked away among the trees. Meet reindeer Comet and Blitzen before returning to the tearoom for hot chestnuts and a mince pie or two. There will be live music and an elves workshop to keep the children busy. Stuck for a present? There will also be a mini-market selling gifts and food goodies. As dusk descends the lights in the garden will come on. Don't miss Father Christmas arriving by lawnmower at 11am! £5.50 adult; £5 conc. £5 per child to visit Father Christmas and receive a present (includes garden entry). Pre-booking is advised. Please call 01603 270449.
	Boxing Day Walk - 26th December at 11am Seasonal tour of the garden by the Head Gardener. Free with garden entry. £5.50 adult; £5 conc.; £3 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p. Free to members. No need to book.