Past Events

July 2010 Club Night: 30 July 2010 19:00

The monthly meeting of The Norwich & District Star Wars Club will be on Friday 30th July 2010 from 7pm.  Everyone is welcome to come along whether members or not. 

Norwich Lord Mayor's Street Procession: 10 July 2010 17:00

The annual Norwich Lord Mayor's Street Procession took place on Saturday 10th July 2010 with the procession setting off at 5pm.

The Norwich Star Wars Club took part in this huge event as it wound its way through the centre of the city with members of the Heroes and Villains Costume Group being centre stage.  There were 54 floats in the procession and we were number 31.

The procession set off earlier this year, it started at 5pm on Saturday 10th July 2010.

The judging area was near start of the procession route on the Newmarket side of the roundabout at the top of St Stephens Street near the entrance to Marsh Insurance Co.

We had another tremendous turnout of both the Heroes and Villains Costume Gang and supporting mums, dads and other members.  The float which was worked on by a hardcore of willing slaves included Ryan, Daniel, John and Dean Peruzzi, Richard, David and Owen.  It was Jabba the Hutt's Sail Barge and took nearly a week to complete.  It was probably the best float we have ever constructed.  As well as the many Star Wars characters walking the route and enthralling the crowds, Owen brought out his full scale, remote controlled R2-D2 which managed to complete the whole route and entertained the Mayor and his entourage along the way.

Special thanks must go to Dean Peruzzi who not only allowed us to use his yard to build the barge but also provided many of the raw materials and also towed the float in the procession. If any members need double glazing or cladding then talk to Dean. A link to his website will be on our website soon.

Photos to follow soon.

I would also like to thank Robert Williamson of Norwich Scaffolding Limited for fitting out the trailer and ........ for providing the trailer.

Poringland Fete: 03 July 2010 13:00

Members of the Norwich Star Wars Club Heroes and Villains Costume Gang attended the Poringland Village Fete on Saturday 3rd July 2010 from 1pm.  With a double booking on the day we had to split our resources with The Griffin Public House who were raising money for The Parkinsons Disease Society.  We brought along a backdrops featuring the millenium falcon from Star Wars movies so that the public could have their photographs taken against these with their favourite Star Wars character.

We were there from 1pm until 5pm although the fete actually went on until 10:30pm with entertainment from a live band.  There was an American classic car display with over 100 cars.

June Club Meeting 2010: 25 June 2010 19:00

The monthly meeting of The Norwich & District Star Wars Club will be on Friday 25th June 2010 from 7pm.  Everyone is welcome to come along whether members or not. 

This will be a good opportunity to recharge the batteries after the hot weather since the last meeting and meet again with your friends.  It will be at the normal venue of The Magdalen Gates First School on Bull Close Road, Norwich (car park behind the iron railings).

Last month there were more stalls than ever with every table full of vintage to brand new memorabilia so if you want a table, come early. There will also be the usual refreshments, raffle and of course the Jedi Training Academy for all the youngsters.

Bring along your friends, it's only £1 to get in and under 10's are free when accompanied by an adult.

Blofield School Summer Fete: 19 June 2010 12:00

Members of The Norwich Star Wars Club, Heroes and Villains Costume Group attended the Blofield School Summer Fete on Saturday 19th June 2010. The fete was open from 12 noon until 4pm.

In spite of this clashing with another event at Sprowston, we still put on a good show at the fete which had a space theme. The eight people in costume were Ray Drury (Chewbacca), Paul Gallant (Imperial Officer), John Peruzzi (Tie Fighter Pilot), Scott Rainbow (Sand Trooper), Steve Smith (Stormtrooper), Andrew Mort (Stormtrooper), Kev Tinker (rebel Trooper), David Frost (Darth Maul).

Photos below:-

Fun Night Carlton Colville: 29 May 2010

 

Carlton Colville Community Centre.

Hall Road,

Carlton Colville,

NR33 8BT.

29th May 2010.

6-30pm  - 10-30pm approx.

 

Warwick Davis at Cinema City, Norwich: 06 May 2010

Waterstone's in Castle Street, Norwich, is pleased to announce an evening with Warwick Davis at Cinema City on Thursday 6th of May at 6.20pm

Warwick Davis is the star of Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and Extras and an old friend and Honorary Member of Norwich Star Wars Club. Members of The Norwich Star Wars Club, Heroes and Villains Costume Club will also be supporting Warwick.

Hear Warwick talk about his life in film and show some rare footage from behind the scenes at Willow, and from the never broadcast “Return of the Ewok” and other film clips from his own archives. He will sign copies of his autobiography after the talk. For each book bought on the night Warwick will sign one piece of merchandise free. Tickets are £4 or £3 for Cinema City members. Please book from the Cinema on 0871 704 2053.  The book has an RRP of £16.99

If you are interested in pre-event features, please drop me a line and I will put you in touch with his publicist. 

Many thanks

Ben Richardson

Waterstone's (672)

Tel: 01603 767292

 

Here is the blurb from the publishers info:

 

Hi! Believe it or not, I'm a world famous actor. No really, I am. Hey! Don't put the book back! Let me explain ...You may not recognise my name or my face for that matter but it's very likely you've seen me at work. I've managed to cram quite a bit into my thirty-year acting career. In fact I've helped put more bums on cinema seats than Will Smith or Tom Hanks. Who else can say that they've helped destroy a Death Star? Defeated an evil sorceress? Taught magic to Harry Potter? Become a Jedi Master? Reluctantly hitchhiked across the galaxy in search of the answer to the Ultimate Question? Or embarked (six times, no less) on a psychotic killing spree as a gold-obsessed leprechaun? I've also performed in a jazz club with the late, great Ray Charles, been kicked in the head by Ricky Gervais (twenty-three times) and have successfully navigated the Peterborough one-way system on more than one occasion. You may also have noticed that, at three-foot-six, I am ever so slightly below average height. My genes are arranged in a vaguely peculiar manner, which means I have a disorder that no one can pronounce (spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita go on, try!) and very few people understand. This has thrown up its own trials and tribulations particularly when my wife and I tried to start a family but also in an everyday kind of way surviving a supermarket shopping trip, getting into fights with drunks, that sort of thing. So, without further preamble except to add that George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Val Kilmer, Ron Howard, Ricky Gervais (amongst others) have chipped in I urge you, discerning reader, to read on and discover what life is like when it really is too short. At the very least, George Lucas will finally explain why there really is no underwear in space and who wouldn't want to know that?

 

Warwick A. Davis made his screen debut as Wicket the Ewok in 1983's Return of the Jedi. His extremely rare condition has led to a career as the world's leading little actor.

April Club Night 2010: 30 April 2010 19:00

The monthly meeting of The Norwich & District Star Wars Club will be on Friday 30th April 2010 from 7pm.  Everyone is welcome to come along whether members or not. 

This will be a good opportunity to recharge the batteries after the horrible weather since the last meeting and meet again with your friends.  It will be at the normal venue of The Magdalen Gates First School on Bull Close Road, Norwich (car park behind the iron railings).

Last month there were more stalls than ever with every table full of vintage to brand new memorabilia so if you want a table, come early. There will also be the usual refreshments, raffle and of course the Jedi Training Academy for all the youngsters.

HOT OFF THE PRESS: THE FABULOUS FULLY WORKING R2-D2 ENGINEERED BY OWEN WRIGHT WILL BE PERFORMING AT THE CLUB NIGHT

Bring along your friends, it's only £1 to get in and under 10's are free when accompanied by an adult.