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King's Lynn and West Norfolk History Festival: 22nd October – 1st November

23 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Children and young people, Event, Heritage, Members Events, News Article, Press Release, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering, West Norfolk

A festival of events celebrating West Norfolk’s remarkable history is happening during this half term week.

Saving The Swan – community in action at Gressenhall

01 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Heritage, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

The village hall, church and pub are three archetypal hubs of rural communities. Many communities across Norfolk have just one pub remaining, whilst some have lost even that.  A familiar story in recent years is that of saving the village pub, an effort requiring skillful organisation, focused fundraising and commitment from those involved.

Paston Footprints - communities in the past and the present

09 Aug, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Broadland, Children and young people, Heritage, News Article, North Norfolk, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

All of Norfolk’s communities, rural or urban, share a common characteristic. They have histories.  Community Action Norfolk was asked to support the project in recognition of our skills and experience in working with community groups in developing local projects.

National Village and Community Hall survey - deadline extended to 30th April

22 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Heritage, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities

Norfolk’s hundreds of village halls and community venues are often at the heart of local life and, at this difficult time, it’s more important than ever that their value is realised. The National Village and Community Hall Survey deadline has been extended to 30th April to allow everyone to participate.

How is Norfolk’s VCSE sector managing the COVID-19 scenario?

16 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Case Study, Children and young people, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Heritage, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

We would appreciate your help in completing two key surveys, one or both of which may be relevant to your work scenario:

One survey helps us assess how the county’s voluntary, community and social enetrprise groups and organsiations are coping. The other is aimed specifically at community buildings and village halls.

National Lottery Community Fund safeguarding update

02 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Funding, Heritage, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, VCSE Sector Leadership Group

The following statement on safeguarding updates is being shared by CAN on behalf of The National Lottery Community Fund.

Village Hall Improvement Grants – 100% success rate with CAN!

12 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Case Study, Consultation, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Heritage, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

There are around 10,000 village halls across England and many are crucially important to local communities, but their upkeep and improvements cost money. 

Village Halls Week 20th - 26th January 2020

19 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Event, Great Yarmouth, Heritage, News Article, North Norfolk, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, West Norfolk

Monday 20th -  Sunday 26th January 2020 is Village Halls Week - celebrating everything good about our community venues across the county and the country!

Celebrate the season with Norfolk Museums

05 Dec, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Children and young people, Event, Heritage, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Sports, play and physical activity

There’s a whole lot of festive fun on offer in Norfolk Museums this Christmas. From seasonal songs and costumed characters, to Father Christmas and family trails, there’s something to interest visitors of all ages.

Election candidates urged to commit to fairer rural policies

18 Nov, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Heritage, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

 The Rural Coalition is calling on prospective Parliamentary Candidates and their political parties to commit to delivering fairer funding for rural areas following the election on 12 December.

 

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