The Guide: Things to do this weekend

Lost for ideas for something to do this weekend, or just wondering what events are taking place in the county?

Here's a snapshot of what's on in Norfolk on Saturday, 19 and Sunday, 20 December 2009, with links to other sites and external listings providers.

If you'd like your Norfolk event included in BBC Radio Norfolk's free What's On service, e-mail the details to the team making sure to include where and when the event takes place, admission details and how people can get in touch for more information.

Family Fun

The sparkle of ice returns to the streets of Norwich for the annual winter art trail on 20 December.

Depicting "Norwich at play", 10 sculptures can be seen at various locations around the city centre including City Hall from 9.30am - 4pm.

A film showing how the sculptures are made can also be seen as part of the trail in Fusion at The Forum.

"We are immensely proud of this event," said Helen Selleck, events manager at Norwich City Council.

Norwich Ice Sculpture Trail 2009

St Mary's Church in Martham is hosting a festival of angels.

With the help of the local community, the church has been decorated with angels made from paper, wood and wool for the Angel Festival 2009.

The idea for the festival came from Greta Malton who was inspired by the carved angels in the church roof.

The festival runs until Tuesday, 22 December 2009.

In pictures: Martham Angel Festival at St Mary's Church

Arts & Culture

Pantomime Robin Hood takes place at the Norwich Theatre Royal until Sunday, 17 January 2010.

It features a cast including Danny Seward as Robin and Tony Slattery as the evil Sheriff of Nottingham.

"I have wanted to do a pantomime since I have been a professional performer and this is the first opportunity I have had," said Tony.

"I am also excited because the pantomime in Norwich is famed for its quality," he added.

Preview: Robin Hood panto at the Norwich Theatre Royal

If you looking for some festive family entertainment in your area, take a look at our Norfolk Pantomime and Christmas show guide 2009/10.

It's a snapshot of what's on in Norfolk over the festive period, with links to other sites and external listings providers.

Make sure you don't miss out on some of the best professional and amateur performances going on in the county.

Norfolk pantomime and Christmas show guide 2009/10

Visit Oxburgh Hall, between Downham Market and Swaffham, for a traditional Victorian family Christmas.

See the hall decked out in all its splendour and meet characters in Victorian dress.

There will be festive music, carol singers, bell ringers and the chance to indulge yourself with hot chestnuts, mince pies and mulled wine.

Open Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 4pm. Adults £4 Children £2

For more information, visit the Oxburgh Hall website.

Music

The crisp winter air of The Walks in King's Lynn will ring with the sound of Christmas carols on Saturday 19 December.

The King's Lynn Festival Chorus takes to the bandstand and he choir will perform a range of traditional carols, including Once in Royal David City and O Little Town of Bethlehem, as well as festive favourites like Jingle Bells and White Christmas, from 2-3 pm.

The Friends of The Walks group has organised for refreshments to be on sale so listeners can warm up with hot roast chestnuts and coffee whilst they sing along.

The event is free of charge and takes place between 2 and 3 pm on Saturday, 19 December.

For more information, visit King's Lynn Online.

Nature & Outdoors

For a fascinating insight into all the rare and colourful birds at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve visit one of the floodlit feeds taking place.

Daily at 4pm until 31 December, the feeds are free to watch if you have paid to enter the reserve or spent £2 or more in the shop. Otherwise there is a small charge of £2.

There's no need to worry about the cold, because you can enjoy the floodlit feeds from a warm and comfortable Viewing Gallery.

From there you will get a full commentary from the reserve's wardens who will tell you about the breed of birds that are coming in to feed and why and will then be on hand to answer any questions you may have about birds.

For more information, visit the Pensthorpe Nature Reserve website.

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