Festival of Thetford & Punjab Open Day At Ancient House Museum Sunday 19 July, 10am-5pm Ancient House once again opens its doors for free for festival goers. Enjoy new displays on the Duleep Singh family.… Read more »
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Thetford Mela Sunday 19 July 12.30-5pm The grand finale of the Festival of Thetford & Punjab, featuring performances from Punjabi Megastars, Indian dancers, and Bhangra legends! This year’s line up includes Sunrise Presenters Raj Ghai… Read more »
The Last Royals of Lahore: The Duleep Singhs by Peter Bance Talk at Elveden Village Hall London Road, Elveden IP24 3TJ Saturday 18 July 7pm Duleep Singh biographer and author Peter Bance shares insights into… Read more »
The Last Princesses of Punjab A Talk by Polly Putnam, Historic Royal Palaces Saturday 18 July 2.30pm Polly Putnam, Curator of Collections at Historic Royal Palaces explores the remarkable life of Sophia Duleep Singh and… Read more »
The Bengal Horse Artillery A Talk by Mark Taylor Saturday 18 July 2026 1.45pm Ancient House’s Museum Educator Mark Taylor shares the story of one man’s experience in the Bengal Horse Artillery in India. Venue:… Read more »
Anglo-Sikh Wars A Talk by Nigel Amies Saturday 18 July 1pm Join Nigel Amies, Ancient House’s Museum Educator, for a window into the life of Norfolk men who fought in the Anglo-Sikh Wars of the… Read more »
Escape the Museum Puzzle Day Saturday 18 July 2026, 10am to 5pm Gather your team and take on challenges and puzzles in each room while learning about the British in India and the story of… Read more »
Thomas Paine Hotel’s Annual Curry Night Friday 17 July, 6pm onwards Gez and Rosy Chetal invite you to their annual celebration, offering a lavish Indian meal with authentic Punjabi dishes. Dress to impress! Thomas Paine… Read more »
Attila the Stockbroker Clacton Arts Centre and Unity in the Community present punk poet, multi instrumentalist musician and songwriter, Attila the Stockbroker, who will be performing in the evening at The Robert Burre. When: From… Read more »
Stand Up For Diversity Clacton! Essex Cultural Diversity Project and Essex Book Festival invite you to an evening of three-minute mini-talks and short shout-outs, bringing together those who want to champion diversity in Clacton. Come… Read more »