What's on

Here you’ll find details of local events such as festivals, fairs, performances and special events in Downham Market and the surrounding villages.

If you would like to have your event listed here, please get in touch. 

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Friday 6th February
  • Brew and Banter
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Friday 6th February
    | Downham Market Library, Priory Centre, 78 Priory Rd, Downham Market PE38 9JS, UK  

    Pop in for a coffee and a chat!
    Suggested donation 50p

  • West Norfolk Carers and West Norfolk Mind
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Friday 6th February
    | Downham Market Town Hall, Downham Market, United Kingdom  

    West Norfolk Carers and West Norfolk Mind facilitate a new carers group at Town Hall, Bar Room.

  • Let’s Talk Together (English)
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Friday 6th February
    | Downham Market Library, 78 Priory Rd, Downham Market PE38 9JS, UK  

    Come along and practise your English conversation skills. Every Friday, during term time. No need to book just come along.

  • Downham & District Swimming Club
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Friday 6th February

    Dave Stennett. New Ark, The Causeway, Stowbridge, PE34 3PP. For more information contact: 07713723922

Sunday 8th February
  • Downham & District Swimming Club
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 8th February
    | New Ark, The Causeway, Stowbridge, PE34 3PP  

    For more information contact Dave Stennett: 07713723922

Monday 9th February
  • Alzheimer's Society Dementia Cafe
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday 9th February
    | Downham Market Town Hall  

    Held on the 2nd Monday of every month. The cafe offers support and advice to anyone affected by dementia in a friendly environment. Free of charge, and refreshments available. Tel 01603 763556 for more info.

  • Bridge Club
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Monday 9th February
    | Methodist Church, Downham Market, United Kingdom  

    Various standard levels. EBU guidelines applied. New members welcome. Lessons on enquiry.
    Contact Name: Pat Roberts. Contact Address: October Lodge, 8b Market Place, Downham Mkt. PE38 9RR. Contact Telephone Number: 01366 382947. Contact Email Address: peterandpatr@aol.com.

  • 2nd Runcton Holme and Watlington Beaver Colony
    6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Monday 9th February
    | Runcton Holme  

    For ages 6-8. Do you love climbing, fire, shooting, camping, doing challenging activities or having lots of fun?
    You are welcome to come along for a night to see what it’s all about. Prices are only up to £3 a night! Adult help is always welcomed, please get in contact!
    Find out more: http://www.downhamweb.co.uk/runcton-holme-boy-scouts/

  • Zumba Gold
    6:20 PM - 7:20 PM Monday 9th February
    | Southery Village Hall, Southery, Downham Market PE38 0QB, UK  

    £5 Per Person
    Contact Russ Welch for more info (07851149526) - Text Only

  • DOWNHAM MARKET & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Monday 9th February
    | Downham Market Town Hall  

    You don’t need to be a proficient gardener to enjoy membership of this society. Indeed you don’t need to be a gardener at all to join. The society is here to help members achieve the utmost enjoyment and success from their interest.
    Meetings held second Monday of the month except January & August in the Town Hall Downham Market at 7.30pm.
    Membership Contact: Mrs Gwen Russell
    Tel: 01366 384769
    E-mail: nhcbrun@tiscali.co.uk

  • Zumba Fitness
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Monday 9th February
    | Southery Village Hall, Southery, Downham Market PE38 0QB, UK  

    £5 Per Person
    Contact Russ Welch for more info (07851149526) - Text Only

Tuesday 10th February
  • Bridge Club
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Tuesday 10th February
    | Methodist Church, Downham Market, United Kingdom  

    Various standard levels. EBU guidelines applied. New members welcome. Lessons on enquiry.
    Contact Name: Pat Roberts. Contact Address: October Lodge, 8b Market Place, Downham Mkt. PE38 9RR. Contact Telephone Number: 01366 382947. Contact Email Address: peterandpatr@aol.com.

  • Multiple Sclerosis Coffee Mornings Support group
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday 10th February
    | Downham Market Methodist Church Hall, Paradise Road  

    These are a great chance to socialise and have a drink. These get togethers are held on the second Tuesday every month from 10am to 12 noon.

  • St Edmund's Crafty Knitters
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday 10th February
    | St Edmund's Church Hall, Downham Market  

    Beginners to Experienced. Friendly group.
    Donation for tea and coffee.

  • Downham Otters
    2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 10th February

    Christine Wright. Princess Victoria, Market Lane, Walpole St Andrew, PE14 7LP Tel: 01366 381230 E-mail: chrisw2212@yahoo.co.uk

  • Downham Youth Centre - Drop In Evening
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10th February
    | Old Clackclose School (Nelson Site), Paradise Road, Downham Market  

    Open to all local young people, the Youth Centre will be a place to have fun and socialize. It boasts a pool table, table tennis, table football and dart board as well as music and games.

  • 2nd Runcton Holme & Watlington Scout Troop
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 10th February
    | Runcton Holme  

    For ages 10 1/2 - 14. Do you love climbing, fire, shooting, camping, doing challenging activities or having lots of fun?
    You are welcome to come along for a night to see what it’s all about. Prices are only up to £3 a night! Adult help is always welcomed, please get in contact!
    Find out more: http://www.downhamweb.co.uk/runcton-holme-boy-scouts/

  • Gold Star Amateur Boxing Club
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 10th February
    | ATC hut, Howdale road  

  • Women's Institute meeting
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 10th February

    Downham Market Women's Institute meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (apart from August) between 7.00 pm and 9.00pm in the DM Methodist Church Function Room. New members and visitors very welcome. For more information, contact Jenny 01366 388435

  • Downham and District Branch Labour Party
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 10th February
    | Room 3, Methodist Church Hall, Paradise Road.  

    Regular meetings on second Tuesday of every month
    Open to members and those seeking information prior to joining.
    For more info please contact Rebecca, the Branch Secretary, via downhamlabourbex@gmail.com.

  • Downham & District Swimming Club
    8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 10th February

    For more information contact Dave Stennett: 07713723922

Wednesday 11th February
  • Coffee morning at Downham Grange
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday 11th February
    | Downham Grange, Clackclose Road, Downham Market  

    Downham Grange is holding a coffee morning each Wednesday between 10am and 12pm, coffee, tea, biscuits and cake will be available and guided tours of the Home.

  • Stroke Group
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wednesday 11th February
    | Methodist Church, Paradise Road,  

    The Downham Market Stroke Club is a friendly, inclusive and welcoming group offering information, advice, social and peer support along with exercise, outings, creative workshops and speakers to stroke survivors and their families. All welcome. Group meets weekly on Wednesday, except the 3rd Wednesday.

  • Tennis & Badminton | Women's Racket Group
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Wednesday 11th February
    | Sovereign Centre, Sovereign Way, Downham Market  

    At the Sovereign Centre at a cost of £3 per person per week is a Women's Racket Group.
    Beginners, as well as those with racket skills already, are welcome to come along. It is a great opportunity to meet new friends and keep fit. All equipment is provided.
    For further information contact Janis Baker on 07796 921 218.

  • Tennis & Badminton | Disability Racket Group
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 11th February
    | Sovereign Centre, Sovereign Way, Downham Market  

    At the Soverign Centre at a cost of £2 per person per week is a Disability Racket Group. This group has already commenced and welcomes new members.
    Beginners, as well as those with racket skills already, are welcome to come along. It is a great opportunity to meet new friends and keep fit. All equipment is provided.
    For further information contact Janis Baker on 07796 921 218.

  • Downham Market Shotokan Club
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Wednesday 11th February
    | Clackclose Community Primary School, Downham Market  

    Contact: Darren Dennis, 30 Bath Road, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 3NJ.
    Tel: 07881 777694 or 01945 580265
    E-mail: DD.MSKC@HOTMAIL.CO.UK

  • 2nd Runcton Holme & Watlington Cub Pack
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 11th February
    | Runcton Holme  

    For ages 8-10 1/2. Do you love climbing, fire, shooting, camping, doing challenging activities or having lots of fun?
    You are welcome to come along for a night to see what it’s all about. Prices are only up to £3 a night! Adult help is always welcomed, please get in contact!
    Find out more: http://www.downhamweb.co.uk/runcton-holme-boy-scouts/

  • Downham Dollies Weekly Meeting
    6:45 PM - 7:45 PM Wednesday 11th February
    | Downham Leisure Centre  

    Contact: Kim Davis
    Tel: 07851 608117
    E-Mail: willandkim@btinternet.com

Thursday 12th February
  • Downham Market family History Society
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Thursday 12th February
    | The Methodist Church Downham Market PE38  

    Our purpose is to promote interest in family history, being social, advisory and educational.
    We have occasional speakers and newsletters.
    Open to anyone interested in their Family History.

  • Silver Threads
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Thursday 12th February
    | Town hall  

    Do you have spare time on your hands for a cup of coffee and a quick natter? if so come along and join the silver threads!

  • Bridge Club
    6:45 PM - 10:45 PM Thursday 12th February
    | Methodist Church, Downham Market, United Kingdom  

    Various standard levels. EBU guidelines applied. New members welcome. Lessons on enquiry.
    Contact Name: Pat Roberts. Contact Address: October Lodge, 8b Market Place, Downham Mkt. PE38 9RR. Contact Telephone Number: 01366 382947. Contact Email Address: peterandpatr@aol.com.

  • Gold Star Amateur Boxing
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday 12th February

  • Ryston Runners
    7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Thursday 12th February
    | Downham Federations Club  

    Road running sessions for ALL abilities.
    Contact: Andy Smith; Email: Chair@rystonrunners.org.uk, Tel:01553 811524.
    Club website: www.rystonrunners.org.uk

  • Community Choir "Singers Inspired"
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Thursday 12th February
    | Methodist Function Room, Paradise Road, PE38 9JE  

    Sing and learn new songs. 
    Members of the large group sing in four part harmony (soprano, alto, tenor, bass), unaccompanied, and all songs are learned by ear, so there is no need to be able to read music, and no audition. Arrangements are from a wide variety of songs including popular, sacred and world music.Your first two sessions are free. We have a wonderful, enthusiastic and talented musical director who leads productive but fun rehearsals. We are always pleased to welcome new members, so come and find your voice. Any age, gender, ability welcome. For more information visit singersinspired.co.uk

  • Downham & District Swimming Club
    8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday 12th February
    | New Ark, The Causeway, Stowbridge, PE34 3PP  

    For more information contact Dave Stennett : 07713723922