Home
Email: office@communityactionnorfolk.org.uk
Call: 01362 698216
Home

Sports, play and physical activity

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Click here to read information on the status of Community Action Norfolk's Services. As well as links to other information and advice
This website uses cookies. You can read more about how we use your personal data in our Privacy Notice

CANConnect and Redwings – combating loneliness and social isolation – 18th December

11 Dec, 2020by Steve NunnCovid-19 Updates, Event, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity

Our CANConnect service, working in partnership with Future Projects, operates throughout the former North Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group area.  CANConnect has worked regularly with Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Aylsham in offering social events aimed at bringing together people from across the area who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation.

Dereham Men's Shed - the road to becoming a charity

29 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Case Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities

There are definite benefits to registering as a charity, not least of which is credibility when applying to potential funders. Making your case to the Charity Commission needs to be done in an organised and planned way. 

Safeguarding and Village Halls

25 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnChildren and young people, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Sports, play and physical activity, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

The organisers of activities and events are responsible for ensuring people’s safety and wellbeing during their time there, but it doesn’t mean the village hall volunteers and staff are absolved from responsibility. it’s helpful to have a closer look at why it’s especially important for hall committees to have the right policies and procedures in place.  

‘Talking about Getting Active’: training for frontline staff helping service users improve their health and wellbeing – 18th November

28 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnEvent, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Members Events, Mental health, Planning, doing and learning, Sports, play and physical activity, Training, West Norfolk

We are offering, in conjunction with Active Norfolk, free on-line ‘Talking about Getting Active’ training on Wednesday 18th November, from 10.00am to 11.30am. It’s for VCSE organisations in West Norfolk who work directly with clients or service users who may be impacted by inactivity.

Sometimes we could all do with a bit of support to help make life click: CANConnect in North Norfolk

21 Sep, 2020by Steve NunnHealth and social care, Mental health, North Norfolk, Rurality, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities

Our CANConnect initiative works with partner agencies across the North Norfolk district of Norfolk and Waveney CCG (Clinical Commissioning Group) to help connect people with activities in their locality, as well as providing individuals with one-to-one support in identifying and achieving their personal goals. CANConnect also provides support for the community itself, helping organisations and people make the places where we live stronger, friendlier, and more resilient.  

Adult Learning launches new online courses

29 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Children and young people, Mental health, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Sports, play and physical activity

Norfolk County Council’s Adult Learning has made many of its courses available online, as well as launching new online courses designed to keep people active, healthy and connected throughout the lockdown.

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.

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. 

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. 

What's happening at your village hall or community venue?

23 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Event, Great Yarmouth, Knowledge Base, Members Events, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering, West Norfolk

There are around 10,000 village and community halls across England. They’re key elements in local communities, providing a space for social events, fitness sessions, education and a host of other benefits. Around 450 such venues can be found across Norfolk, and at CAN we’re out there helping many of them with advice on funding, governance, project management and trustee training.

Pages

Subscribe to Sports, play and physical activity