Education and Training

A lifelong passion for exploring and teaching about wildlife (1950s to 2025)

Peter has loved wildlife since a very young age and was able to turn this passion into a career of teaching others to love nature

Sharpening a pencil. Art, campaigning, and Wensum Lodge (2018-2024)

David reflects on his time as an art student at Wensum Lodge and the ways the classes have impacted on his life. He recalls his

Learning Chinese at Wensum Lodge (1980-1991)

Ming tells about his encounter with Wensum Lodge during his schoolboy days attending the Chinese school set up by the Chinese Association of Norwich in

Wensum Lodge: It was always there (1967-2020)

Tina talks about her experiences with Wensum Lodge, both as a social place and a venue for classes. Background I was born in Thorpe Hamlet

Wensum Phoenix (1960s-2025)

Doug has spent his lifetime involved in sports – both taking part and coaching – and has been one of the leading supporters and campaigners

Pottery and music at Wensum Lodge (1990s-2024)

Alan was born in South Yorkshire and talks about how he and his wife ended up in Norwich and their involvement with Wensum Lodge. Sadly

Learning to pot (1997-2024)

Mary talks about studying at Wensum Lodge, her work with Made in Cley pottery, and the impact of the closure of Wensum Lodge. Background I

Good Times at Wensum Lodge (1986-2002) (Michael)

Michael describes his time teaching sculpture classes at Wensum Lodge. He talks about the changes made from residential courses through to a varied offering for