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Wild radio ready for second album
 Gayton based online radio station Radio Gets Wild is going from strength to strength, attracting up to two million visitors a month. They are now preparing to launch their second compilation album - Around the World in 60 Minutes Volume 2 - featuring independent and unsigned artists from around the world. The highly successful first volume featured local Lynn band Rebalation. The station is looking for local artists to place their music videos on the website's newly-opened video portal. They are also looking for volunteers to help with editing, programming and sales. Check out the website at www.radiogetswild.com for more information.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Food Fortnight 2007
 West Norfolk's Food Fortnight is back for it's 4th year with another feast of events and activities taking place across the area. Once again the programme will include an exciting mix of old favourites and new things for you to try, with exhibitions, talks, food tasting, demonstrations, short taster courses, farm walks and much more. One of the highlights will be the ever-popular 'Around the World in Eighty Dishes' - this year taking place on 28th October at Lynnsport, where visitors will have the chance to sample food from across the globe without needing a passport!  To find out more about how you can be involved in Food Fortnight 2007 contact Gill Daniels, event organiser, on 01553 679438 or email foodfortnight@wnp.org.uk For your FREE programme call the brochure hotline on 01553 616780 or pick up a copy at your local library, tourist information centre or any Borough Council run facility. More details at www.foodfortnight.co.uk
Exciting new exhibitions coming
Two exciting new exhibitions will soon be opening at Lynn Museum after a major £1.2 million re-development. The "West Norfolk Story" will cover local history from the Iron Age to the 20th century, and will be open from Saturday 20th October with a packed programme of events for the half term holiday. The displays will explore a range of fascinating themes including Lynn's medieval and maritime heritage, the development of the town and life in the country. Objects on display will include the fantastic Victorian fairground gallopers made by Norfolk craftsman Fred Savage. Some of the museum's most popular exhibits will also be back on show, including Horace the tiger. Easter 2008 will then see the opening of another new gallery, 'Seahenge' that will feature the unique 4,000 year-old timber circle. The display will include a walk-in replica, alongside many of the original timbers excavated from Holme beach. Lynn Museum
Friday, September 28, 2007
RBS Bank to open
A new branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland, will be opening on Saturday at 29 New Conduit Street. The first 25 customers to switch to RBS at the new branch will be welcomed with £100. RBS can be contacted on 01553 764027.
Heritage Day Pictures
 Many thanks to everyone who helped on the day, and made it such a great success. And a special thank you to those people who provided us with lots of new information about Lynn's fascinating history. Heritage Day Pictures
Monday, September 10, 2007
Heritage Day Success
 Hundreds of visitors enjoyed a sunny Heritage Day on Sunday. It was a chance to look inside some of Lynn's historic buildings, that are not normally open to the public. Our picture shows some of the visitors admiring the magnificent interior of All Saints Church. More pictures
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Heritage Day 2007
This Sunday there's a chance to look behind the doors of 26 historic buildings in King's Lynn, completely free of charge.  Properties include: 1 King Street, 27 King Street, 28-32 King Street, 5 King Street, All Saints' Church, Clifton House, Custom House, Greenland Fishery, Greyfriars Tower, King's Lynn Arts Centre, Lynn Museum, Majestic Cinema, Old Gaol House, Old Town Hall & Guildhall, Philanthropic Lodge, Dukes Head Hotel, South Gate, St Margaret's Church, St Margaret's House, St Nicholas' Chapel, Thoresby College, and True's Yard Fishing Museum. This year, there are three new attractions: The Jewish Cemetery, London Road Methodist Chapel and 11-13 King Street, the original home of West Norfolk High School for Girls. Most attractions are open from 10am to 4pm on Sunday. More details of each property are available on the Heritage Open Days website.
Friday, September 07, 2007
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