Golden Summer Feast 2025
When: Sunday, 14th September 2025
Where: The Octagon Barn, Hospital Road, Little Plumstead, Norwich NR13 5EL
Arrival from 4:30pm | Starts 5:00pm | Finish approx. 10:30pm
Step into a golden summer evening as we transform our bi-annual ball into a fresh, modern, and unforgettable celebration—filled with great company, indulgent dining, and a golden opportunity to give back!
As you mingle, enjoy chilled summer background tunes that set the perfect upbeat yet relaxed atmosphere for socializing in the stunning Octagon Barn, the only building of its type, unchanged from its original design dating back to the 1600’s. With fantastic indoor and outdoor areas you can relax (no matter the weather) on outdoor benches, grab a cosy picnic blanket or warm by the fire pits before heading back indoors for a delicious sit down feast! Bring your own group or join others and make new friends!
Savour delicious canapés, exquisite sharing platters, and mouth-watering desserts expertly crafted by Norfolk’s Edge – Catering and Events, ensuring there’s something for every taste.
We will of course be holding an Auction and Raffle, with prizes and price ranges to hopefully suit all our guests, whilst raising vital funds to help us to continue to support more Women facing Breast Cancer Reconstruction.
And the best part? No black tie, no loud party band, no ball gown, no uncomfortable shoes! This night is all about comfort, community, and sustainability. Wear whatever makes you feel most like you—think summer dresses, sandals, shorts, and second-hand finds. By keeping things community driven and eco-friendly, we’re making a difference for both the planet and an incredible cause.
Join us for a night of golden moments, shared laughter, and meaningful impact! ✨
Not at all! You can book as many seats as you'd like 🙂 Tables seat 10 people but you are welcome to book as many as you'd like. Come as a group or meet new, likeminded people - the night is all about community.
Your ticket includes Canapés, a 3 course feast of indulgent food by Norfolk's Edge - Catering & Events , Garden games to capture that golden hour, chilled music in a beautiful venue at Octagon Barn , a live auction by Auction House East Anglia , raffle, sponsor give aways and more... all in aid of women facing breast reconstruction surgery due to breast cancer.
Whatever makes you feel most authentically you! We're all about sustainability, personality and comfort at our Feast. So no need to break the bank, pull out a maxi dress and sandals, summer trousers, a shirt - whatever you like. Dress up or dress down - you're welcome, there's no black tie in site!
There is ample car parking on site at Octagon Barn. For more on their facilities please visit their website: Octagon Barn enquiries | Weddings and Events. | Norwich
Yes, Octagon Barn's beautiful venue is accessible, with ramps and an accessible restroom available. Please inform us of any specific needs in advance so we can contact the venue on your behalf.
Yes, there is a lovely bar by the team at Best at Bars (some of you may remember them from our fashion shows). To give back to our friends for their support, please do not bring your own booze! Instead non & alcoholic drinks can be purchased from the bar.
Absolutely! The team at Norfolk's Edge are fantastic at what they do and will cater for everyone. We will contact you nearer the time of the event to confirm any dietaries.
Our Table Sponsors
Below you will see our amazing sponsors start to fill up as they join our exciting event! If you'd be interesting in Sponsoring do get in touch with caitlinquinn@keepingabreast.org.uk
Click the logo's of the sponsor to visit their website and learn more about what they do...
Auction House East Anglia are delighted to be supporting the Golden Summer Feast. We are an award-winning auctioneer with offices in Norwich, Ipswich, King's Lynn, Peterborough, Chelmsford and Cambridge. Covering all areas of Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire, we are the largest and most successful property auctioneer in the region, having sold 540 lots and raised £93 million for our clients in 2024.
If you have land or property to sell or are interested in purchasing at auction, feel free to contact the team on 01603 505100 who will be more than happy to assist.
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At Booja-Booja we’re all about spreading smiles and joy, so we’re delighted to support the Keeping Abreast Golden Summer Feast 2025. Based just around the corner from Keeping Abreast HQ in Little Melton, we make delicious, award-winning chocolate truffles and ice creams from the finest, simple, organic ingredients. Everything we make, from exquisite gift boxes to bite-sized ‘on-the-go’ treats, is dairy free, gluten free, soya free and vegan. There’s a Booja-Booja creation for every occasion and you’ll find them in independent wholefood shops, delis, farm shops and fine food retailers across the UK, including Bakers & Larners of Holt and Jarrolds Food Hall, Norwich.
We at Best at Bars provide a wide-range of services, spanning from handcrafted mobile bars to mouth watering canapes. We cater for all events including, weddings, festivals, corporate functions, charity events and much more! Our bar range is extensive and is bound to look the part, whether your event is at home, in a marquee or in a country barn. Not only do we provide some of the best mobile bars within the area for weddings and festivals, we also offer a unique Cocktail Masterclass service. This great package is ideal for Hen/Stag dos, Office/Business events or if you're simple looking for an excuse for a party. Not only will you learn how to mix, muddle, build and shake, you will participate in some great cocktail-based activities (including our unique mix-off!!).
If you want to have a look at us in more depth then please visit our website at www.bestatbars.com or contact us on 07732864232.
Unforgettable experiences, bespoke menus, and stress-free celebrations. Culinary excellence for weddings, private dining, corporate events, and more in Norfolk and Suffolk. With your guidance, we'll craft the perfect menu selection. From exquisite canapés to mouth-watering main courses and delightful desserts, we'll ensure your private dining experience, wedding, or event is truly memorable.
If you'd like to learn more about Norfolk's Edge and enquire - click the logo above to visit their website.
Hollinger Print, delivering quality print and design services throughout Norwich, Norfolk and throughout the UK for over 35 years. Hollinger Print is an established design and print company. Over the past 35 years we have built an excellent reputation, based on integrity, quality and service. We offer a full design and print service, with both digital and litho technology, enabling us to produce jobs from the smallest quantity, through to medium and high volume print runs, efficiently and cost effectively.
Having started her business over 10 years ago Kate has established Pink Lizard to be a thriving and friendly company to work alongside yours helping you to establish and promote your brand. Based in wonderful Norfolk we have built up a strong customer base that come back to us again and again making repeat business a large percentage of our turnover.
Let us help you guide your needs to the best product for you.
Evenly is a small UK female-led business providing non-surgical solutions for women experiencing breast asymmetry, including those affected by breast cancer treatment and reconstruction. Our Bra Balancers™ and Subtle Shapers™ are designed to restore balance, boost confidence, and improve comfort—whether asymmetry is natural, post-surgical, or the result of changing body shape over time. Many of our customers come to us after reconstruction, once clinic support has ended, in search of simple, affordable solutions. We're proud to support the breast cancer community and to sponsor Keeping A Breast, helping to break the stigma and start more open conversations about asymmetry and body confidence.
At Pulse Insurance Limited, we’ve been delivering specialist insurance solutions since 1998—covering Life, Accident & Health, and Sport & Leisure. With offices in Norwich, Brackley, London and Brussels, and licensed across the UK and Europe, we’re proud to serve clients who need tailored cover, especially those with medical conditions. Our strong partnerships, including with Lloyd’s, help us lead the way in complex health-related insurance.
We don’t just offer policies – we provide innovative cover for life’s unique journeys.
Sophia and Gemma are the team behind the dream at Norfolk Dreamscapes. From floral arrangements, bouquets, bunting and backdrops - these ladies take events throughout Norfolk and beyond, to the next level. Kindly sponsoring our Summer Feast with their beautiful décor - the team have worked on shop fronts, trade shows, weddings galore and more!
If you'd like to learn more about how Norfolk Dreamscapes and how they can support your next event or beautify your shop - message them on socials @norfolk.dreamscapes or click the logo above.
We are on the lookout for sponsors, suppliers and physical donations so please get in touch should you or someone you know be interested in getting involved! Supporting our events can be a great way to promote your business and make a profound positive difference to someone's life.
