Past Events

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.

Boxing Charity Day: 27 March 2010

Members of the Norwich Star Wars Club, Heroes and Villains Costume Gang will be attended a Charity Day For the Children at The Boxing Inclusion Zone Gym, Runnymede Centre, Addlestone, London on Saturday 27th March 2010.

This is a new venture backed by the Police which involves fitness and boxing training for young people.

A sponsored 16 seater coach was been provided with  for this trip.  Whilst we were disappointed that some of the promised celebrities were not in attendance, the costume gang nevertheless had a rewarding day. Special thanks to Danny and Heidi for taking us to the event.

Phoyos by Kev Tinker.

Club Night February 2010: 26 February 2010 19:00

The monthly meeting of The Norwich & District Star Wars Club will be on Friday 26th February 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 snows of January 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). There will be the usual stalls, 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.

December 09 Xmas Club Night: 18 December 2009 18:30

We had a great night. Photos at the bottom of the page.

The biggest club night of the year will take place on Friday 18th December 2009 at the earlier time of 6:30pm. This will replace the normal end of month club night . It is at the normal venue, The Magdalen Gates First School, Bull Close Road, Norwich.

This Christmas Club Night will have the following events taking place.  Please bring lots of change as well as your £10 notes.

JEDI OF THE MONTH...

JEDI OF THE YEAR...

CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION FOR CHILDREN AND THE ADULTS.

FANTASTIC PRIZES FOR ALL..

PARTY HATS AND STREAMERS..

FREE GIFTS FOR THE CHILDREN.

LOADS OF FUN WITH PARTY GAMES FOR THE CHILDREN.

WITH SOME FANTASTIC PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS.

100'S OF TOY BARGAINS AT THE MEMBERS STALLS.

FANCY DRESS  COMPETITION ANY DRESS WILL DO.

CHRISTMAS CAROL  "FORCE X FACTOR" COMPETITION.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN TO ONE OF OUR XMAS PARTIES YOU WILL KNOW IT'S THE BEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR !!!

VERY SPECIAL GUEST....

MARTIN BALLANTYNE...

Martin has been in the last three HARRY POTTER movies and also one of the JOKER'S henchmen in the BATMAN movie THE DARK KNIGHT.

SURPRISE SPECIAL GUEST... CAN YOU GUESS WHO IT WILL BE ????

 

 

Convention Guests Private Signings: 01 December 2009

One of the Club's contacts, Convention Guests, has advised us of a private signing they will be arranging in early December this year. The date is to be confirmed.

As well as arranging guests for conventions, fairs etc' they decided to branch out into arranging private signings after requests were received from fans wanting to spend more time with their favourite actors. More details of the upcoming event involving Alan Harris, Quentin Pierre and Tommy Weldin who all appeared in various guises in Star Wars films can be found at

http://www.convention-guests.com/html/private_signings.html

ASDA Children In Need: 20 November 2009 14:30 - 20:30

Following the huge success last year, The Norwich Star Wars Club Heroes and Villains Costume Gang appeared at the ASDA Supermarket, Drayton High Road, Norwich, NR6 5DT on Friday 20th November 2009 to raise money for the BBC Children In Need appeal.

Last year the Gang raised £1176 for the charity from donations thrown into a bucket when members of the public had their photo taken with their favourite Star Wars character against one of our "out of this world" backdrops. This year the figure was even higher at £1368.90.

Well done to all the costume gang who were in appearance in the foyer of the Supermarket from 2:30 pm to 8pm and thankyou to the very generous ASDA customers

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