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Norwich Lanes | News & Events
LATEST NEWS
 09/05/08 | Search for Buskers for Summer Event
Norwich Lanes are currently looking for acoustic performers to put on 45-minute busking acts on their ‘Claim to Fame in Norwich Lanes’ busking area throughout the day.
All types of acts will be considered, but must not require amplification or power.
Anyone interested should contact Norwich Lanes at claimtofame@norwichlanes.co.uk or see the News Release.
01/05/08 | Norwich Lanes Support For Howard Lee
A founding member of Norwich Lanes is fighting for his right to return to the UK following a refusal to let him re-enter the country.
Norwich Lanes is very grateful to everything Howard Lee has done for the organisation over recent years and wishes him sucess in his quest to re-enter the UK
For the Official Statment of support from Norwich Lanes, see the News Release.
29/04/08 | Maddermarket Theatre's Masqurade Ball
The Maddermarket Theatre is holding a charity Masqurade Ball at St Andrew's Hall on Saturday 31st May.
See Norwich Lanes Events section below for more details.
09/04/08 | School Disco Day At Soho Hip
On Saturday 12th, one of Norwich Lanes' funkiest fashion and accessory stores will be having a School Disco theme day.
See Norwich Lanes Events section below for more details.
04/04/08 | New Website For Norwich Lanes
A new website has been launched by Norwich Lanes, to help people find out more about the popular independent shopping and socialising area in the heart of Norwich and plan their visit.
The website offers a window into the winding historic alleyways which make up Norwich Lanes and all members of Norwich Lanes Traders Association have their own page on the site to promote their individual businesses.
The official Norwich Lanes map is also included on the site as well as photo galleries featuring images of the area from past and present. Other additions to the new site include the latest news stories, event information, and a full search capability to help visitors find a particular shop, restaurant or bar in the area.
For more information, see the News Release.
26/02/08 | Second Shop For Norwich Lanes Business
A thriving business in Norwich Lanes has opened a new shop in Lower Goat Lane, dispelling rumours that independent businesses are struggling due to competition from the city’s shopping centres.
The Rock Collection, a new alternative clothing store for young people, is the second Norwich Lanes shop for Mo and Murray Walker, owners of Black Lace in Dove Lane.
Opened within 11 days of picking up the keys at the end of January, The Rock Collection offers official music t-shirts, merchandise, alternative streetwear and footwear; much of which cannot be found elsewhere in the city. The shop also stocks highly sought-after alternative labels such as Iron Fist, Criminal Damage and Emily The Strange.
For more information, see the News Release.
15/01/08 | Norwich Lanes Sweep the Board at Style Awards
A collection Norwich Lanes businesses have scooped the majority of awards at the recent Life Matters Independent Style Awards.
The awards, run by the Norwich Evening News, were voted on by the public in order to find the best independent shops and boutiques in the Fine City.
Eight of the 14 awards up for grabs were won by Norwich Lanes businesses illustrating the wealth of shopping and entertainment available in the city’s historic quarter.
Awards ranged from Best Fashion Shop to Best Deli and were announced recently in the evening newspaper.
To find out who won what, see the News Release.
30/01/08 | Norwich Lanes Appoints Comms Expert
A communications expert has been appointed by Norwich Lanes to help spread the word about Norwich’s wonderful historic quarter.
Robin Phillips, from independent public relations and reputation consultancy, REP PR, has been working alongside Norwich Lanes in an advisory capacity for some months but has now been brought on board to handle internal, external communications and media relations.
“Everyone involved is so passionate about the area that it’s very infectious. We’ve got a lot planned and so my role will be to help co-ordinate internal communications and promote externally all of the wonderful things that Norwich Lanes is achieving,” said Mr Phillips.
For more information see the News Release.
07/12/08 | Norwich Lanes Gear Up For Christmas
Norwich Lanes is the perfect place for Christmas shopping.
With a huge variety of independent businesses and a relaxed atmosphere, Norwich Lanes offers the perfect place to find something that little bit different. And with plenty of bars and restaurants for meeting up with friends and family during the process, Norwich Lanes helps to make the Christmas period fun and stress-free.
Norwich Lanes businesses have teamed up to give the area an enhanced feeling of festive cheer this Christmas.
Norwich Lanes members will be continuing the tradition of having mini-Christmas trees outside their shops, bars and restaurants; there will also be blue and white Christmas lights on many of the shops in the area. Most businesses will be open until 7pm each Thursday in December and between 11am and 4pm each Sunday to help shoppers make the most of Norwich Lanes.
For more information see the News Release.
15/11/08 | New Flower Boxes For Norwich Lanes Shops
A group of shops and businesses within Norwich Lanes are displaying new flower boxes, thanks to the European Spatial Metro project, which was set up to help improve city centres all over Europe.
Many shops and houses within Norwich Lanes are already adorned with beautiful flower boxes, and others will now be joining suit thanks to the new scheme.
The flowers will be changed depending on the season and help to make Norwich Lanes an even more beautiful place to visit and spend time in.
13/10/2007 | Norwich Lanes Unveil First Map
Norwich Lanes Traders Association has released the very first map of the Norwich Lanes area. The new map available free from shops and businesses in Norwich Lanes and illustrates the abundance of shopping and leisure activities that can be enjoyed in the city’s historic quarter.
The map is key and colour-coded to make it easy to access all the information about the fantastic Norwich Lanes, including shopping, entertainment, and dining.
For more information see News Release 1 / News Release 2. |
