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Anglia in Bloom 2017 awards presentation at The Ocean Rooms, Gorleston. - Credit: Archant Library Boogie nights, first kisses and many fond memories have been made at a town’s iconic, long-standing sea-side venue, which has brought friends together and ignited romances for more than 80 years. For many living in and around Gorleston, the Ocean Rooms nightclub is a rite of passage. Generations of families have attended formal events, boxing matches, discos and gigs at this uniquely round venue overlooking the sea. Gorleston outdoor pool, the Ocean Rooms and seafront in Augus...
"We have been wanting to open it for quite a long time," he said. "Our focus has always been on the Hippodrome but lockdown has given us more time to look at other projects. "We feel there is a gap in the market and a chance to help some smaller operators that have been doing some great things during lockdown. "We are looking forward to it, but very apprehensive. We are putting a lot on the line." Owner Peter Jay said he was thrilled the prominent building was re-opening. The Empire Cinema in Great Yarmouth. Photo: Archant Library - Credit: Archant Library
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Published: 3:35 PM April 7, 2021 Updated: 4:28 PM April 7, 2021 Jack Jay, Johnny Mac, James Franklin and the cast of Pirates Online! from the Great Yarmouth Hippodrome Circus - Credit: Great Yarmouth Hippodrome Circus The show must go on(line)! Last year, the Pirates at Great Yarmouth’s Hippodrome Circus were in lockdown, this year they’re live again, albeit on the small screen rather than on stage. The Hippodrome’s usually sold-out live Easter show has been cancelled for the second year running, but there’s an online alternative for those missing their circus fix: and it’s fa...
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Published: 9:24 AM December 30, 2020 The Hippodrome Circus is helping people to celebrate the end of 2020 with a free streaming of its Christmas Show and NYE countdown from 7pm which they can watch from their sofas. - Credit: Hippodrome Circus For Great Yarmouth's Hippodrome Circus New Year's Eve is usually the biggest night of the year. Always sold out, it adds a few extra bells and whistles for its whooping audience as it flips and juggles into January. Moving into Tier 4 on Boxing Day meant cancelling some 30 shows including its New Year's Eve special. Instead, the circus is coming t...