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Join Imogen Radford, Tales From the River project lead, to find out about memories of recreation in the Brecks rivers and fen edge! The Tales from the River project is gathering stories of fun in, on or by rivers, lakes and other waterways: of swimming, fishing, boating, festivals, and many other activities. Imogen's talk will take you on a journey along the three main rivers of the Brecks, showing stories and images of swimming, boating and other fun, and of the trade and industry along the way. People have shared some wonderful memories and photos with us that help to tell the fascinating story of how important the rivers have always been to people in the area.

Once a month*, under 5s and their families are invited to explore Lynn Museum with a variety of activities, trails, songs, games and stories. These sessions have a different theme each month, and are specially designed for early years learning, allowing young children the chance to explore the museum in their own way. 50p per child, accompanying adults free. Booking is recommended as places are limited. Thursday 19 December - Christmas Thursday 16 January - Winter Thursday 20 March - Pets Thursday 17 April - Easter *Please note, there will not be a Mini Museum session in February due to half-term.

Anna Sewell, the author of black beauty, was born just up the road in Great Yarmouth. Today you can visit the house where she was born, run by Redwings which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Thomas Ruys Smith is an expert in Victorian literature and will explore the work of Anna Sewell as well as the poems of her mother Mary Sewell.

Fresh from a sell-out show at Norwich Playhouse, January offers a unique chance to see Norwich: A Love Story in the intimate setting of the Museum of Norwich. Celebrate the cobbled streets of our city with the storytelling show by writer and theatre-maker John Osborne. A story full of love, secrets and the history of the market stalls, bars and shops. 'Lashings of love and nostalgia' - Outline Magazine. 'Beautifully-written, funny and poignant' - The Scotsman on John's show John Peel's Shed. Performance running time 60 minutes, audiences also have the opportunity to explore the museum after-hours at this special event.

Dr Giorgia Bottinelli, curator of historic art, Norwich Castle Museum talks about the relationship between the work of Turner and that of Norwich School artist John Crome. Tickets include museum admission. This talk will take place in the Town Close Auditorium which is located on the first floor at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery.

On the fourth Saturday of every month Norwich Castle will be filled with family fun! A great chance to spend time together exploring our amazing collections and galleries. Try a wide range of activities from getting hands-on with objects to meeting costumed characters and unlocking your creative side with craft activities, with a different theme every month.

Come and spend a day in the company of local sewing expert Roberta Cummings, and learn how to help your loved clothes last. In this cosy and mindful practical workshop, you will learn some basic visible mending techniques to extend the life of your clothing and other textiles in use in your day-to-day life. The workshop will explore darning and patching holes, tears and worn areas on both knitted and woven fabrics, and participants will use a variety of embroidery techniques across a variety of fabric types. Darning looms and hand crank sewing machines will also be available to use. Beginners welcome! No prior sewing experience is necessary to join in with this workshop; knowledge of knitting may be helpful, but is not essential. Please bring along a garment or textile you'd like to mend and a picnic lunch, as the café and the rest of the site remains closed over the winter.

Join us for a relaxing hot drink, cake and activity, ranging from crafts to handling artefacts. Each monthly session will have a different activity. Coffee Mornings are open to all and free to attend; includes museum admission. Friday 31 January - Viking Stones Friday 28 February - Wax Seals Friday 28 March - WW1 Soldiers Please note there will be no Coffee Morning in December.

Join archaeologist and museum worker, Monika Ingólfsdóttir in an introduction to the Norse settlement of Iceland in the Viking age. Learn about the many precious stones the island had to offer the newcomers and how the people used them throughout the ages in relation to magic, healing, and folklore. Booking is recommended as seating is limited.