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The Rainbow Art Making Club - wellbeing and good mental health for children

06 May, 2021by Steve NunnArts and culture, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care, Mental health, News Article

Inspired by the experience of shielding as the pandemic hit, the Rainbow Art Making Club was set up by two Thorpe St Andrew mums to help promote wellbeing, celebrate kindness and connect people in the community. 

Mindfulness, Lockdown and Nature Taster Session

06 May, 2021by Clare FianderMental health

Free Mindfulness session focussing on coming out of lockdown.

Mindfulness for Wellbeing (8-week course plus home retreat)

05 May, 2021by Clare FianderMental health, Training

This course is both an excellent introduction to mindfulness and a great way to deepen practice you have already started. 

Cromer & District Foodbank – meeting the need before, during and after COVID-19

01 May, 2021by Steve NunnBroadland, Covid-19 VCSE Story, News Article, North Norfolk, South Norfolk, Volunteering

Cromer & District Foodbank has been up and running since 2012, so dealing with people’s individual crises is not new to the team, and they were well-experienced and equipped to deal with Covid-19 when it hit.

Norfolk’s Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Sector - Election Pledges

27 Apr, 2021by Tasha HigginsBreckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, South Norfolk, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

We are asking all candidates in the forthcoming local elections to pledge to support the work of Norfolk’s Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise sector.

Could you be the next Treasurer of the Costume and Textile Association?

27 Apr, 2021by Clare Fiander

This is a rewarding voluntary role as a Trustee of the C&TA - an independent charity promoting the unique and rich heritage of Norwich and Norfolk’s historical costume and textile industries which brought great wealth and prestige to the city between the twelfth and eighteenth centuries.

‘We do housing differently’: Eastern Community Homes launch

26 Apr, 2021by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Equality and diversity, Housing, News Article

Eastern Community Homes officially launched last month with an online event over three days.  ‘Eastern Community Homes: We Do Housing Differently’ saw more than 450 delegates booked in to hear a range of expert speakers share their experiences and projects.

Looking for work during and after COVID

22 Apr, 2021by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Training

The VCSE sector has inevitably suffered its share of cutbacks during the pandemic in terms of loss of income and consequent pressure on staffing levels. But there’s hope – and support – for those having to seek fresh fields in 2021. If you, your colleagues or your service users are having to find new employment there are avenues of help available. 

Employment Opportunity: Wherry Dragon Credit Union LOANS OFFICER - 9th May

22 Apr, 2021by Clare FianderMember Jobs

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Loans Officer at Wherry Dragon Credit Union.

Norfolk Energy Switch - helping West Norfolk consumers make real savings on their electricity and gas bills

17 Apr, 2021by Steve NunnHousing, Knowledge Base, News Article, West Norfolk

Energy switching is not a new idea - but 50% of householders have not switched in the last three years. This means their supplier defaults them onto a ‘Standard Variable Tariff’, which typically is the most expensive. No-one should have to pay more than they need to. Collective energy switching uses the bargaining power of a large group of residents to get them a competitive offer. 

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