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Collective heating oil buying combats winter heating blues – and helps support community projects

01 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Economy and enterprise, Great Yarmouth, Housing, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, West Norfolk

Winter’s not done with us yet. The cost of heating oil is a big worry for people who live in off-gas areas. Here at CAN we help consumers to buy collectively and save money – and help support community projects at the same time.

Bodge, banter and brew at Wells-next-the-Sea Men’s Shed!

28 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Case Study, Economy and enterprise, Equality and diversity, Funding, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Older people, Press Release, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

CANConnect grants have been awarded to community groups who are able to demonstrate a positive contribution to improving social engagement in their locality. Wells-next-the-Sea Men’s Shed put their grant to good use in buying their ‘shed’. 

Norfolk Easy Ambles Toolkit

02 Feb, 2020by Clare FianderMental health, Older people, Sports, play and physical activity

A toolkit is available to help community groups to map walks in their area for people living with dementia and their carers. 

Calling for volunteers in North Norfolk

30 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, Volunteering

We’re looking for people across North Norfolk to volunteer their time and skills to help others.

Save on energy bills with Big Switch and Save

28 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnEquality and diversity, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, Older people, Press Release, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

People sometimes get a little nervous about switching energy providers – even with the prospect of making considerable savings on their electricity and gas bills. In King’s Lynn and across West Norfolk, the Borough Council in partnership with CAN offers a collective scheme which takes the worry out of choosing the right provider.

Anglian Water's Priority Services Register

21 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Did you know you could be eligible to register for free, additional practical support from Anglian Water’s Priority Services? 

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!

Looking for New Year's Resolutions? 52 good things you and your community could do in 2020

02 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health, News Article, Norwich, Older people, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Looking for New Year's Resolutions? Here's a list 52 good things you and your community could do in 2020.

 

Volunteers are needed in North Norfolk!

11 Dec, 2019by Steve NunnChildren and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Older people, Press Release, Support for organisations and communities, Training, Transport and service access, Volunteering

Did you know that Volunteering can be local, flexible and fit around your life? 

CAN is working in partnership with Merchant’s Place Volunteer Hub on a 'Volunteer Boost Project' to increase the numbers of volunteers that get involved with local community projects in North Norfolk, particularly the CAN Connect Project and Good Neighbour Schemes. 

Join Inn - Last Orders for Loneliness

03 Dec, 2019by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Equality and diversity, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

Inspired by the Jo Cox Loneliness Campaign a new initiative will be helping pub owners, operators, local authorities and rural community groups look at the pub’s role in providing social spaces.

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