Norway Exchange Visit September 2006

A busy weekend was had by all 14th-17th September 2006.  An early morning flight into Stansted gave everybody plenty of time to unwind and enjoy their visit to Norwich. Thursday afternoon was given over to sightseeing, many taking the trip on the open top bus tours of the city.. We were blessed with perfect sunny weather and not a drop of  rain fell all weekend thus showing Norwich at it's best. Thursday evening we all went off to Dunstan Hall for a welcome meal and as usual this did not disappoint. Friday morning was free for sightseeing and 'practice time'. On Friday afternoon a group of us went to radio Norfolk for an interview with Chris Goreham and play a few tunes. This went down very well. Friday evening was our gala concert at Chapelfield Methodist Church. All the bands played individually as well as some joint pieces. Music ranged from classical to folk, show tunes to film scores. Over £700.00 was raised for the Norfolk and Waveney Prostate Cancer Support Group. Many  thanks to all who made this possible. Saturday started with an informal 'play together session.' Always very popular .Then onto Blicking Hall or to watch Norwich FC at Carrow Road. In the evening we all had fun at a celidh  with the various groups taking turns in playing for the dancing. Sunday morning we had a delightful trip on the broads setting off from Horning. Then some lunch in Wroxham and all too soon time to bid farewell to set off for the evening flight from Stansted. We look forward to our return visit to Oslo probably  in June 2009.