Aylsham Heritage Centre sign
Gerry Grimes (Treasurer, Aylsham Community Partnership), Jayne Andrew (Heritage Centre Manager), Giles Margarson, Revd Andrew Beane. Kneeling are Richard and Maureen Burr

A sign for the times in Aylsham

Just in time for the Spring Bank Holiday, Aylsham Community Partnership unveiled a striking new sign directing visitors to the town’s Heritage Centre. The sign, made in oak by John Leaf of Matlaske woodcarvers, was designed to fit and blend with the existing church sign and Aylsham Parish Church vicar Revd Andrew Beane was on hand for the unveiling on Wednesday 13 May 2015.

The sign was constructed from oak donated by Aylsham residents Maureen and Richard Burr while Broadland District Council made funds available to cover the cost of carving.

Commenting on the sign, Aylsham Community Partnership chairman Giles Margarson said, “The Heritage Centre is a lovely building, sitting in the churchyard. It is a great resourced for the town as well as an attraction for visitors. With the new sign, we believe visitor numbers will increase, allowing more people to enjoy what the Centre has to offer.”

You can find out more about Aylsham Heritage Centre, including opening times, at www.aylshamheritage.com

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Aylsham Heritage Centre evening talks

Aylsham Heritage Centre’s popular series of evening talks continues in May featuring two more events with a local flavour. Local author Peter Goodrum is first up, on Wednesday 20th May, with an illustrated presentation about Norwich in the 1950s and 60s. Peter will be drawing on the content of his well-researched books on this subject, promising an entertaining evening. The cost of the talk is just £4 and the evening starts at 7pm.

Cromer Lifeboat Operations Manager, Richard Leeds, will be joined by Derek Hinds on Wednesday 27th May for a talk about the work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). So many people owe their lives to this wonderful charity and proceeds from the evening will go towards ensuring its continued success. Once again, it’s a 7pm start and the cost is £4.

To book your tickets phone 07919 962 814 or email [email protected]

To find out more about Aylsham Heritage Centre, including opening times, go to www.aylshamheritage.com

The Centre, currently running an exhibition about Aylsham in the 100 years since the first World War, is run on a not-for-profit basis by Aylsham Community Partnership. It is also a resource for the local community to find out more about the heritage of the town.

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