EXPLORE 4X4 ARE HERE TO SAVE YOUR PARTY! The stress of planning a stag, hen or sten party is that you’re bringing together groups of friends who may have never interreacted before – talk about awkward! Explore 4x4 has come to save those long silences with team challenges, clay shooting and other activities to bring people of all ages together to celebrate your nuptials. So, what activities can you expect at Explore 4x4? One of the most popular activities is Blindfold Driving. It’s exactly as it says on the tin; you’ll need to rely on your teammates for navigation and communication skills. Next up we have Off Road Driving, another great challenge and just as much fun if you’re a driver or passenger. There’s also Military Team Challenges, a great way to test communication skills and see who has what it takes to win! Finally, the Field Sports Trio includes: archery, crossbows and air rifles. All of these activities are a brilliant way to add some competition to the party and get to know people when the pressure is on – the perfect warm up to the big day. The team at Explore 4x4 comments, “Over the years we’ve hosted stag and hen parties, we’ve seen groups arriving nervous and hesitant to mix, to then leaving having had a great time bonding over our activities, amidst lots of laughter – they’ll head off looking forward to seeing everyone again at the wedding!” For more information, please visit: www.explore-4x4.co.uk MAKE HISTORY AT DRAGON HALL People have lived, worked and celebrated on the site of Dragon Hall, in Norwich, for more than 1,000 years. Now, the Dragon Hall team are delighted to invite couples to celebrate their marriage within the historic walls of its majestic Great Hall. The Great Hall is the heart of Dragon Hall, a rare example of a Medieval trading complex, built in 1427 by merchant, Robert Toppes. In the Great Hall, you get the perfect marriage of beauty and history; constructed with English oak from some 1,000 trees, with seven bays that were originally decorated with colourful carvings – of which only the eponymous dragon remains – it provides a sumptuous backdrop for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts. Celebrations continue in the contemporary Foyle Gallery, a bright glass gallery overlooking the Medieval courtyard garden, with an impressive brick arch as its backdrop. It is a versatile space, perfect for reception drinks and dancing. Dragon Hall is available for a limited number of dates throughout the year, and offers a generous fixed-rate wedding package, giving couples exclusive-use of the venue over three days to ensure everything is as stressfree, and as perfect as possible. Once a site for displaying and selling Norfolk goods and imports from Europe, Dragon Hall is now home to the National Centre of Writing and trades in stories. All funds raised through weddings at Dragon Hall go to support the organisation’s charitable work and the upkeep of Dragon Hall. Visit www.nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/hire for more information. LOVE WEDDING CAKES INTRODUCES THE SIMPLE WEDDING CAKES RANGE Love Wedding Cakes understands that not every couple wants a towering showstopper, that’s why its thrilled to introduce the Simple Wedding Cakes range – a stunning, budget-friendly option for couples who crave deliciousness without the extravagance! Its new range offers two-tier buttercream cakes, thoughtfully crafted with the same attention to flavour and quality as the luxury designs. Perfect for intimate weddings or couples who prefer a pared-back aesthetic; these cakes are collection-only from the Dereham studio, keeping things straightforward and stress-free. How it works: choose your size, pick your flavour (from the curated menu), select a buttercream finish, and collect your cake the day before the wedding. With prices starting at just £250, this range makes luxury, quality cakes, accessible without compromising on taste or style. While the luxury bespoke cakes are still available for those seeking intricate designs and personalisation; the Simple Wedding Cakes range offers an effortless option for those who want something timeless and delicious. Visit www.loveweddingcakes.co.uk/simple-wedding-cakes to see the full collection. A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 27th April 2025 is the date to pencil in for the Kimbolton Castle wedding show, which you can visit between 11am and 3pm. Exclusively yours, Kimbolton Castle is where romance, elegance and character meet to create a spectacular wedding venue. With a combination of regal state rooms, architectural heritage, history and immaculate grounds, Kimbolton Castle offers a magnificent setting for your wedding or celebration and a monumental backdrop for your photographs. The castle sits in 120-acres of Cambridgeshire parkland and fields, including two small lakes, woodland, and open areas. For more information visit https://kimboltoncastle.com/weddings LOCAL NEWS 9
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