Charity Super Store coming to King’s Lynn
Shoppers in King’s Lynn looking for fantastic bargains will be delighted to hear that Sue Ryder is opening a new superstore on Nicholas Retail Park to complement its shop on the High Street. People on the look out for that bargain or unique item will have the chance to choose from a selection of great [...]
A feast of music at this years King’s Lynn Festival
A celebratory feast of music and the arts featuring top-class international names has been lined up for this summer’s King’s Lynn Festival to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. The 62nd Festival, being staged from July 15-28, will be launched by Grimethorpe Colliery Band whose programme will include William Walton’s stirring Crown Imperial [...]
Nightlife to hit the Heights in Lynn
Party goers in the town can look forward to an exciting new event launching on Saturday 3rd March at Heights Nightclub on Baxters Plain, New Conduit Street. The hit club event OfficialClubNights is already running a number of successful events in Peterborough and is now bringing the excitement to Norfolk. Certainly not your average club [...]
Review ~ Mrs B’s Heavenly Carrot Cake
When we opened this beautiful-looking carrot cake, we knew we were in for a treat. The knife sliced easily into the cake, revealing a rich and fluffy texture, and an enticing, spicy aroma. The cake was very moist and just melted in the mouth. The pecan nuts added some crunch, and the ginger a bit [...]
Two new stores to open
King’s Lynn is to benefit from the arrival of two new stores over the coming weeks. The two stores will both be taking over empty units on the St Nicholas Retail Park. Sue Ryder will be opening a shop for donations of records, CD’s, books, musical instruments and furniture. Sue Ryder are currently looking for [...]
Unique Outdoor Ironing Event set to Amuse
A unique Outdoor Ironing Event is set to amuse and delight Saturday shoppers in King’s Lynn. As part of the King’s Lynn Arts Centre Trust’s recent RE-HOME exhibition, artists Richard Layzell and Linda Theophilus will be delighting shoppers and commuters with a unique interactive performance event. If you thought that ironing your clothes was a [...]
Boost your business – It’s Social Media Week
Confused about Social Media, don’t know what use it could be to you or your business? Social Media Week Norwich promises some “exciting, informative and fun events” and is being held from Monday 13th – Friday 17th February. The free Workshops and events are being held morning, afternoon and Evening across the week. You can [...]
Norfolk set to celebrate Diamond Jubilee
Communities large and small across Norfolk are gearing up to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style this summer. Events will include a garden party at Sandringham House on June 12, hosted by the Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, and a fireworks display in King’s Lynn on June 4. A large number of exciting [...]
Crime down in West Norfolk
New figures show there have been fewer victims of crime and anti-social behaviour in West Norfolk this year compared to last. More than 600 fewer crimes have been committed since April 2011 representing a 10 per cent drop in overall crime in the district. It comes just weeks after Home Office statistics confirmed Norfolk as [...]
FREE Half Term Drop-In Activities
As part of their RE-HOME exhibition, the King’s Lynn Arts Centre in partnership with Freebridge Community Housing, Lynn Museum & the Vancouver Quarter are offering FREE associated workshops throughout the town during half-term (Saturday 11 – Saturday 18 February). Taking place in The King’s Lynn Arts Centre’s Shakespeare Barn Gallery, Lynn Museum, Lynn Bus Station [...]
Spotlight on local people … Abbie Panks
SPOTLIGHT ON … A new series where we ask a local personality a set of probing questions. She’s a woman of many hats – a film-maker, events manager and passionate champion of conservation charity The Fairyland Trust – but here in King’s Lynn you are more likely to know her as the ‘public face’ of [...]
Vancouver Quarter Half Term Activities
King’s Lynn open air shopping centre, The Vancouver Quarter is offering 2 full days of FREE half term activities. The centre is working with Kings Lynn Arts Centre Trust and running the activities in the current Arts Centre Trust display unit on Broad Street (next to Peacocks). Abbie Panks, Vancouver Quarter marketing manager said, “it’s [...]
The Queen visits King’s Lynn
It was a moment of history in the making as Her Majesty The Queen arrived at King’s Lynn Town Hall on Monday 6 February to receive a loyal address from Borough Mayor Cllr Colin Sampson. The town, which has long had an association with the royal family, was honoured to be chosen as the location [...]

