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11 Mar 2023

Norfolk Makers Festival – The Forum, Norwich

Event Date: 11/03/23 - 19/03/23

Nine days of FREE exhibitions, creative activities and inspiring demonstrations, plus workshops, talks and lots of crafty conversation! At The Forum, Norwich, and other city venues. Something new to see and do, everyday.  

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07 Mar 2023

Ready, Steady, Save! tour

Event Date: 07/03/23 - 12/03/23

Norfolk Recycles & Food Savvy Norfolk team up to support Food Waste Action Week 2023.   Food Savvy and Norfolk Recycles have teamed up to support Food Waste Action week and will be launching their Ready, Steady, Save! tour, in the Forum, Norwich on the 7th March 2023. Food Waste Action Week returns 6 –…

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15 Oct 2022

Hazardous Waste Event, Norwich South Recycling Centre

Event Date: 15/10/22 - 16/10/22

15 & 16 October, 9am-4pm, Norwich South Recycling Centre, Ipswich Road, Norwich NR4 6US Visitors to seven participating recycling centres over the next two months will be able to drop off items including wood preservatives, insecticides, weed killers, paint, thinners, varnishes and special cleaning products. It is recommended that people use suitable waste containers for…

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07 Oct 2022

Hazardous Waste Event, Hempton Recycling Centre

Event Date: 07/10/22 - 09/10/22

7, 8 & 9 October, 9am-4pm – Hempton Recycling Centre, Helhoughton Road, Fakenham, NR21 7DY Visitors to seven participating recycling centres over the next two months will be able to drop off items including wood preservatives, insecticides, weed killers, paint, thinners, varnishes and special cleaning products. It is recommended that people use suitable waste containers…

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01 Oct 2022

Hazardous Waste Event, Thetford Recycling Centre

Event Date: 01/10/22 - 02/10/22

1 &  2 October, 9am-4pm – Thetford Recycling Centre, Telford Way, Thetford, IP24 1HU Visitors to seven participating recycling centres over the next two months will be able to drop off items including wood preservatives, insecticides, weed killers, paint, thinners, varnishes and special cleaning products. It is recommended that people use suitable waste containers for…

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24 Sep 2022

Hazardous Waste Event, Dereham Recycling Centre

Event Date: 24/09/22 - 25/09/22

24 & 25 September 9am-5pm, Dereham Recycling Centre, Trafalgar Business Park, Dereham NR19 1JG Visitors to seven participating recycling centres over the next two months will be able to drop off items including wood preservatives, insecticides, weed killers, paint, thinners, varnishes and special cleaning products. It is recommended that people use suitable waste containers for…

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17 Sep 2022

Hazardous Waste Event, Caister Recycling Centre

Event Date: 17/09/22 - 18/09/22

17 & 18 September, 9am-5pm – Caister Recycling Centre, Pump Lane, Caister, NR30 5TE Visitors to seven participating recycling centres over the next two months will be able to drop off items including wood preservatives, insecticides, weed killers, paint, thinners, varnishes and special cleaning products. It is recommended that people use suitable waste containers for…

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10 Sep 2022

Hazardous Waste event, King’s Lynn Recycling Centre

Event Date: 10/09/22 - 11/09/22

10 & 11 September, 9am-5pm – King’s Lynn Recycling Centre, Willows Business Park, Saddlebow PE34 3RD Visitors to seven participating recycling centres over the next two months will be able to drop off items including wood preservatives, insecticides, weed killers, paint, thinners, varnishes and special cleaning products. It is recommended that people use suitable waste…

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03 Sep 2022

Hazardous Waste Event, Norwich North Recycling Centre

Event Date: 03/09/22 - 04/09/22

3-4 September 2022 9-5am Norwich North Recycling Centre, Morse Road, Horsham St Faith, Norwich NR10 3JX. Visitors to seven participating recycling centres over the next two months will be able to drop off items including wood preservatives, insecticides, weed killers, paint, thinners, varnishes and special cleaning products. It is recommended that people use suitable waste…

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23 Jul 2022

Litter Pick, Dereham

Event Date: 23/07/22

Saturday 23 July 2022, Queen Mother’s Gardens, Dereham 10am – 12 noon. Help keep Dereham Green and Clean! Come and join the friendly group of all ages and abilities. All equipment is provided on the day, so all you need to do is turn up. To find out more or join the group visit Dereham…

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23 Jul 2022

Home composting event, Bugs and Beasts, Waterloo Park Norwich

Event Date: 23/07/22 - 24/07/22

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July. Bugs and Beasts, Waterloo Park, Norwich Come and meet the experts on home composting at Bugs and Beasts, Waterloo Park. Norfolk Master Composters will be on hand to answer your questions plus you can find out about special offer compost bins available to Norfolk residents with compost bins starting from…

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09 Jul 2022

Litter Pick, Dereham

Event Date: 09/07/22

Saturday 9 July 2022, Queen Mother’s Gardens, Dereham 10am – 12 noon. Help keep Dereham Green and Clean! Come and join the friendly group of all ages and abilities. All equipment is provided on the day, so all you need to do is turn up. To find out more or join the group visit Dereham…

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09 Jul 2022

Mend with Friends, Norwich

Event Date: 09/07/22

Saturday 9 July, 10am-12 noon, The Forum Norwich Come along and mend your clothes, make friends, drink lovely hot beverages (or cold beverages, whatever you’re into) and indulge in some yummy treats – the first Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. We will provide general mending materials- like scissors, needles & thread, yarn, scissors, fabric scraps…

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07 Jul 2022

Home composting talk, Holt Library

Event Date: 07/07/22

Thursday 7 July. Holt library compost talk 11:00-12:00 Come and meet the experts on home composting at Holt Library on 7 July . Norfolk Master Composters will be on hand to answer your questions plus you can find out about special offer compost bins available to Norfolk residents with compost bins starting from just £10. Find…

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03 Jul 2022

Home composting event, Gabriel’s Garden, Gissing

Event Date: 03/07/22

Sunday 3 July, Gabriel’s Garden, Gissing Come and meet the experts on home composting at Gabriel’s Garden on3 July. Norfolk Master Composters will be on hand to answer your questions plus you can find out about special offer compost bins available to Norfolk residents with compost bins starting from just £10. Find out more about…

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25 Jun 2022

Litter Pick, Dereham

Event Date: 25/06/22

Saturday 25 June 2022, Queen Mother’s Gardens, Dereham 10am – 12 noon. Help keep Dereham Green and Clean! Come and join the friendly group of all ages and abilities. All equipment is provided on the day, so all you need to do is turn up. To find out more or join the group visit Dereham…

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25 Jun 2022

Home composting event, Summer Fete Hillside Avenue School, Norwich

Event Date: 25/06/22

Saturday 25 June, Hillside Avenue School, Norwich Come and meet the experts on home composting at Hillside Avenue School on 25 June 2022. Norfolk Master Composters will be on hand to answer your questions plus you can find out about special offer compost bins available to Norfolk residents with compost bins starting from just £10….

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19 Jun 2022

Home composting event, Open Gardens Heydon

Event Date: 19/06/22

Sunday 19 June, Heydon Come and meet the experts on home composting at Open Gardens on 19 June 2022. Norfolk Master Composters will be on hand to answer your questions plus you can find out about special offer compost bins available to Norfolk residents with compost bins starting from just £10. Find out more about…

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12 Jun 2022

Home composting event, Gressenhall

Event Date: 12/06/22

Sunday 12 June, Gressenhall Farm and Museum. Come and meet the experts on home composting at Open Farm Day, Gressenhall on Sunday 12 June. Norfolk Master Composters will be on hand to answer your questions plus you can find out about special offer compost bins available to Norfolk residents with compost bins starting from just…

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11 Jun 2022

Litter Pick, Dereham

Event Date: 11/06/22

Saturday 11 June 2022, Queen Mother’s Gardens, Dereham 10am – 12 noon. Help keep Dereham Green and Clean! Come and join the friendly group of all ages and abilities. All equipment is provided on the day, so all you need to do is turn up. To find out more or join the group visit Dereham…

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11 Jun 2022

Mend with Friends, Norwich

Event Date: 11/06/22

Saturday 11 June, 10am-12 noon, Re:Source, Timberhill Norwich Come along and mend your clothes, make friends, drink lovely hot beverages (or cold beverages, whatever you’re into) and indulge in some yummy treats – the first Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. We will provide general mending materials- like scissors, needles & thread, yarn, scissors, fabric scraps…

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29 May 2022

Green Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth Minster

Event Date: 29/05/22 - 04/06/22

Sunday 29 May – Saturday 4 June, Great Yarmouth Minster A week of free events at Great Yarmouth Minster exploring the science and faith behind renewable energy – how can we look after our wonderful world? Things to do and see 10-4 every day, 29th May – 4th June Drop in to the Minster –…

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28 May 2022

ReDo Jumble Sale, Thorpe End

Event Date: 28/05/22

Saturday 28 May 14:00-16:00 It’s time again for another amazing jumble sale! Hundreds and hundreds of items of clothing for just 50p an item. As always, ReDo is bringing homemade cakes, so you can shop till you drop, and then regain some strength with a slice of pure loveliness  Free entry Free parking For more…

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24 May 2022

Plastic Tides Exihibition, Cromer

Event Date: 24/05/22 - 04/06/22

Tuesday 24 May- Saturday 4 June, Cromer Artspace Art Deco Block Promenade Cromer ‘Plastic Tides’ brings together local visual artists working with found beach litter. This exhibition and accompanying events stimulate conversation about beach litter in Norfolk and encourage conservation of our beaches and coastal waters. Associated events: Tuesday 24 May – guest information table:…

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21 May 2022

Litter Pick, Dereham

Event Date: 21/05/22

Saturday 21 May 2022, Queen Mother’s Gardens, Dereham 10am – 12 noon. Help keep Dereham Green and Clean! Come and join the friendly group of all ages and abilities. All equipment is provided on the day, so all you need to do is turn up. To find out more or join the group visit Dereham…

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14 May 2022

Mend with Friends, Norwich

Event Date: 14/05/22

Saturday 14 May, 10am-12 noon, Re:Source, Timberhill Norwich Come along and mend your clothes, make friends, drink lovely hot beverages (or cold beverages, whatever you’re into) and indulge in some yummy treats – the first Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. We will provide general mending materials- like scissors, needles & thread, yarn, scissors, fabric scraps…

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14 May 2022

Food Savvy Champions training, Norwich

Event Date: 14/05/22

Saturday 14th May 2022. 9.30am – 4.30pm at County Hall, Norwich Fancy doing something new in 2022? Norfolk County Council is looking for volunteers to become Food Savvy Champions. It’s a great way to meet new people, learn how to make the most of your food and share your knowledge with others. The next training…

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12 May 2022

NET-ZERO WASTE CHAMPIONS WEBINAR, ONLINE

Event Date: 12/05/22

Thursday 12 May 2022, 10am – 12 noon. Online The Business Improvement Districts of Norwich, King’s Lynn, and Great Yarmouth have joined together to support businesses seize the new opportunities presented by greening their business models. As a part of this work, they have proposed the Net Zero Waste Champions initiative, a project designed to…

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07 May 2022

Litter Pick, Dereham

Event Date: 07/05/22

Saturday 07 May 2022, Queen Mother’s Gardens, Dereham 10am – 12 noon. Help keep Dereham Green and Clean! Come and join the friendly group of all ages and abilities. All equipment is provided on the day, so all you need to do is turn up. To find out more or join the group visit Dereham…

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04 May 2022

Compost Awareness Week 2022: Home Composting Webinars

Event Date: 04/05/22

Wednesday 4 May, 7pm, Online As part of International Compost Awareness Week (Sun 1st – Sat 7th May) Norfolk Master Composters are delivering a home composting webinar on Wednesday 4th May from 7pm to 8pm. The free webinar on Zoom will cover the basics of home composting, how to get the best out of your…

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28 Apr 2022

NET-ZERO WASTE CHAMPIONS WEBINAR, ONLINE

Event Date: 28/04/22

Thursday 28 April 2022, 10am – 12 noon. Online The Business Improvement Districts of Norwich, King’s Lynn, and Great Yarmouth have joined together to support businesses seize the new opportunities presented by greening their business models. As a part of this work, they have proposed the Net Zero Waste Champions initiative, a project designed to…

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23 Apr 2022

Litter Pick, Dereham

Event Date: 23/04/22

Saturday 23 April 2022, Queen Mother’s Gardens, Dereham 10am – 12 noon. Help keep Dereham Green and Clean! Come and join the friendly group of all ages and abilities. All equipment is provided on the day, so all you need to do is turn up. To find out more or join the group visit Dereham…

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12 Apr 2022

NET-ZERO WASTE CHAMPIONS WEBINAR, ONLINE

Event Date: 12/04/22

Tuesday 12 April 2022, 10am – 12 noon. Online The Business Improvement Districts of Norwich, King’s Lynn, and Great Yarmouth have joined together to support businesses seize the new opportunities presented by greening their business models. As a part of this work, they have proposed the Net Zero Waste Champions initiative, a project designed to…

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09 Apr 2022

Litter Pick, Dereham

Event Date: 09/04/22

Saturday 9 April  2022, Queen Mother’s Gardens, Dereham 10am – 12 noon. Help keep Dereham Green and Clean! Come and join the friendly group of all ages and abilities. All equipment is provided on the day, so all you need to do is turn up. To find out more or join the group visit Dereham…

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09 Apr 2022

Green Bunnies, Norwich

Event Date: 09/04/22

Saturday 9 April , 2pm-5pm Marlpit Commmunity Centre, Norwich Free Eco-Inspired Activities for Children and Green Living Advice at Marlpit Community Centre. Make spring toys from scraps, decorate clothes for Easter, try ‘gelli’ printing using weeds, listen to nature-inspired stories, create windowsill microgreen seed bombs, and use difficult-to-recycle blister packs to make art – all…

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09 Apr 2022

Mend with Friends, Norwich

Event Date: 09/04/22

Saturday 9 April, 10am-12 noon, Re:Source, Timberhill Norwich Come along and mend your clothes, make friends, drink lovely hot beverages (or cold beverages, whatever you’re into) and indulge in some yummy treats – the first Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. We will provide general mending materials- like scissors, needles & thread, yarn, scissors, fabric scraps…

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30 Mar 2022

River Clean – GB Spring Clean, Thetford

Event Date: 30/03/22

Wednesday 30 March,  Thetford, 10 am- 12 noon. As part of Keep Britain Tidy’s annual #SPRINGCLEAN, Breckland Council are organising a community litter pick in Thetford. It’s a great opportunity to do your bit for your community and the environment. . The litter pick will begin at 10 am from the Cinema and run until…

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26 Mar 2022

Litter Pick, Dereham

Event Date: 26/03/22

Saturday 26 March 2022, Queen Mother’s Gardens, Dereham 10am – 12 noon. Help keep Dereham Green and Clean! Come and join the friendly group of all ages and abilities. All equipment is provided on the day, so all you need to do is turn up. To find out more or join the group visit Dereham…

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25 Mar 2022

Norfolk Master Composter training, Norfolk

Event Date: 25/03/22 - 26/02/22

Friday 25th and Saturday 26th March 2022. 9.30am – 4.30pm on both days. Norfolk Master Composters are recruiting new volunteers! We are looking for 20 Norfolk residents (18+ years old) to train as home composting ambassadors and encourage friends, neighbours, colleagues (and anybody else who will listen) to compost kitchen and garden waste at home….

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20 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Mend with Friends

Event Date: 20/03/22

Sunday 20 March 10am – 4pm The Atrium, Millennium Plain Norwich Stitch, fix and turn old clothes with We Wear the Trousers Discover ways to extend the life of your clothing – doing some good for the planet and your wallet! Learn techniques such as visible mending, craftivism and embroidery. Bring a garment you’d like…

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19 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Repair. Restore. Transform

Event Date: 19/03/22

Saturday 19 March 10am-4pm The Atrium Millennium Plain, Norwich Learn how to use appliqué, darning and embroidery. Three days of free hands-on workshops where visitors can have fun using appliqué, darning and embroidery to transform clothing. In the spirit of ‘Make do and Mend’, come and learn time-honoured techniques of upcycling, recycling and being creative with…

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19 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Rag Rug Making

Event Date: 19/03/22

Saturday 19 March The Atrium Millennium Plain Norwich Upcycle old clothes and create unique rag rugs. Rag rug making is an easy technique to master and deeply satisfying. Sit down with artist Victoria Goulden and learn how this technique can be utilised to turn old fabric into beautiful, vibrant, and durable rugs, mats, tea cosies, art…

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19 Mar 2022

Show your bike some love, Norwich

Event Date: 19/03/22

Saturday 19 March, 1pm-4pm Bicycle Links, Anglia Square, Norwich Show your bike some love and it will make you smile more when riding. Make better use of your bike, save money, prolong the use of the various parts and rely less on sometimes expensive bike shops. BYOB – Bring your own bike To reserve your…

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19 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Make a Bird Feeder

Event Date: 19/03/22

Saturday 19 March, 10am – 4pm, Outside Spaces Millennium Plain Norwich Use everyday objects to make a bird feeder for your home. Norfolk’s RSPB are at the Makers Festival showing you how to make your own bird feeder, it’s easy, quick and it doesn’t cost the earth. You can see pre-made bird feeders and watch…

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18 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Repair. Restore. Transform

Event Date: 18/03/22

Friday 18 March 10am-4pm The Atrium Millennium Plain, Norwich Learn how to use appliqué, darning and embroidery. Three days of free hands-on workshops where visitors can have fun using appliqué, darning and embroidery to transform clothing. In the spirit of ‘Make do and Mend’, come and learn time-honoured techniques of upcycling, recycling and being creative with…

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18 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Rag Rug Making

Event Date: 18/03/22

Friday 18 March The Atrium Millennium Plain Norwich Upcycle old clothes and create unique rag rugs. Rag rug making is an easy technique to master and deeply satisfying. Sit down with artist Victoria Goulden and learn how this technique can be utilised to turn old fabric into beautiful, vibrant, and durable rugs, mats, tea cosies, art…

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18 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Workshop: Rag Rug Making

Event Date: 18/03/22

Friday 18 March, 6:30 – 8pm The Learn the art of rag rugging in this hands-on workshop Price: £25 pp Skill level: Beginner A focused two hour workshop with textile artist Victoria Goulden. You will work on your own piece of rag-rugging, learn and refine your hooking techniques and explore how mixed fibres can work…

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17 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Repair. Restore. Transform.

Event Date: 17/03/22

Thursday 17 March 10am-4pm The Atrium Millennium Plain, Norwich Learn how to use appliqué, darning and embroidery. Three days of free hands-on workshops where visitors can have fun using appliqué, darning and embroidery to transform clothing. In the spirit of ‘Make do and Mend’, come and learn time-honoured techniques of upcycling, recycling and being creative with…

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17 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Rag Rug Making

Event Date: 17/03/22

Thursday 17 March The Atrium Millennium Plain Norwich Upcycle old clothes and create unique rag rugs. Rag rug making is an easy technique to master and deeply satisfying. Sit down with artist Victoria Goulden and learn how this technique can be utilised to turn old fabric into beautiful, vibrant, and durable rugs, mats, tea cosies, art…

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17 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Workshop: Rag Rug Making

Event Date: 17/03/22

Thursday 17 March, 6:30 – 8pm The Learn the art of rag rugging in this hands-on workshop Price: £25 pp Skill level: Beginner A focused two hour workshop with textile artist Victoria Goulden. You will work on your own piece of rag-rugging, learn and refine your hooking techniques and explore how mixed fibres can work…

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17 Mar 2022

NET-ZERO WASTE CHAMPIONS WEBINAR, ONLINE

Event Date: 17/03/22

Thursday 17 March 2022, 10am – 12 noon. Online The Business Improvement Districts of Norwich, King’s Lynn, and Great Yarmouth have joined together to support businesses seize the new opportunities presented by greening their business models. As a part of this work, they have proposed the Net Zero Waste Champions initiative, a project designed to…

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17 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival – Upcycle your Denim

Event Date: 17/03/22

Thursday 17 March, 10am-4pm The Atrium, Millenium Plain, Norwich. Breathe new life into your old blue jeans. Learn some no-sew techniques to turn your old clothes into fun and practical new items. Got a pair of jeans or an old jacket that have seen better days? Why not give them a new lease of life with…

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16 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Patches and Droplets: Craftivism

Event Date: 16/03/22

Wednesday 16 March 2022 10am- 4pm The Atrium Millennium Plain Norwich Stitching with meaning with a Great Yarmouth craftivism group. Create patches emblazoned with passionate messages about the things you care about with Say It With Stitch GY. Make water droplets to nudge and encourage the pro-eco action of refilling of water bottles, inspired by…

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16 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Mend with creativity and colour.

Event Date: 16/03/22

Wednesday 16 March 6pm-8pm Online Bring your project to an online workshop. Tickets: £5 Kate Sekules, aka Dr Mend, will show you the tips and tricks of mending in this fun, creative approach to mending garments, and how the art of visible mending is part of an important contemporary movement to give fashion back its soul….

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15 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Hand Woven Rag Rugs

Event Date: 15/03/22

Tuesday 15 March 10am- 4pm The Atrium Millennium Plain Norwich Learn to weave using your hands Join artist Ronnie Harvey and learn how to weave a rug from strips of material using just your hands, no looms, no expense, just you and your chosen textiles. Ronnie loves to create with her hands and will have…

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15 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Mend with Friends

Event Date: 15/03/22

Tuesday 15 March 10am – 4pm The Atrium, Millennium Plain Norwich Stitch, fix and turn old clothes with We Wear the Trousers Discover ways to extend the life of your clothing – doing some good for the planet and your wallet! Learn techniques such as visible mending, craftivism and embroidery. Bring a garment you’d like…

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14 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: The Mending Table

Event Date: 14/03/22

Monday 14 March, 10am – 4pm The Atrium, Millennium Plain Norwich Give your old clothes a new lease of life. Bring a piece of old clothing to the mending table and Kate, from ByKatyMac, will show you how to fix it. Learn mending and alteration techniques to repair and refresh old clothes. Wearing our clothes for…

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14 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Recycled Paper Making

Event Date: 14/03/22

Monday 14 March 2022, 6:30pm -8:30 pm The Forum, Norwich A sustainable and creative skill to have. Skill level: Beginner Price: £15 Artist Caroline Hyde-Brown will show you how to make recycled paper out of a variety of materials including food and kitchen waste as well as agricultural residue. Enjoy this fun and eco-friendly activity and…

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13 Mar 2022

Litter Pick, Dereham

Event Date: 13/03/22

Sunday 13 March 2022, Queen Mother’s Gardens, Dereham 10am – 12 noon. Help keep Dereham Green and Clean! Come and join the friendly group of all ages and abilities. All equipment is provided on the day, so all you need to do is turn up. To find out more or join the group visit Dereham…

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13 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: The Mending Table

Event Date: 13/03/22

Sunday 13 March, 10am – 4pm The Atrium, Millennium Plain Norwich Give your old clothes a new lease of life. Bring a piece of old clothing to the mending table and Kate, from ByKatyMac, will show you how to fix it. Learn mending and alteration techniques to repair and refresh old clothes. Wearing our clothes for…

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13 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Sustainable Jewellery Making

Event Date: 13/03/22

Sunday 13 March, 10am-4pm The Atrium, Millennium Plain, Norwich Creative jewellery that doesn’t cost the earth. Make your own piece of unique jewellery with One of a Kind Club using sustainable materials and repurpose them into new pieces. One of a Kind Club will be bringing lots of materials to use to create something personal, or…

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13 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Upcycling Clothes with Print

Event Date: 13/03/22

Sunday 13 March 2pm-4pm The Forum, Millennium Plain Norwich Give your old clothes a new lease of life with print. Skill level: Beginner Minimum age: 15 Price: £25 Join artist Julia Triay to transform your clothes with print. You will learn how to use linseed oil based inks and eco-friendly printmaking materials. Julia will show you how to…

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12 Mar 2022

Mend with Friends, Norwich

Event Date: 12/03/22

Saturday 12 March, 10am-12 noon, Re:Source, Timberhill Norwich Come along and mend your clothes, make friends, drink lovely hot beverages (or cold beverages, whatever you’re into) and indulge in some yummy treats – the first Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. We will provide general mending materials- like scissors, needles & thread, yarn, scissors, fabric scraps…

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12 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Upcycle your wine glass

Event Date: 12/03/22

Saturday 12 March, 10am -4pm, The Atrium Millennium Plain, Norwich Turn an everyday object into a unique work of art. Join artists and tutors from Anteros to learn how to upcycle some old glasses into personalised and individual pieces of art. All materials provided but feel free to bring your own glass if you wish. Anteros…

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12 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Make a bird feeder

Event Date: 12/03/22

Saturday 12 March, 10am – 4pm, Outside Spaces Millennium Plain Norwich Use everyday objects to make a bird feeder for your home. Norfolk’s RSPB are at the Makers Festival showing you how to make your own bird feeder, it’s easy, quick and it doesn’t cost the earth. You can see pre-made bird feeders and watch…

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11 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Upcycle your wine glass

Event Date: 11/03/22

Friday 11 March, 10am -4pm, The Atrium Millennium Plain, Norwich Turn an everyday object into a unique work of art. Join artists and tutors from Anteros to learn how to upcycle some old glasses into personalised and individual pieces of art. All materials provided but feel free to bring your own glass if you wish. Anteros…

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11 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Patchwork, Appliqué and Decorative Mending

Event Date: 11/03/22

Friday 11 March 6pm-7:30, Online An online talk about the development of decorative or utility mending. Joy Evitt, chair of the Costume & Textile Association (C&TA), presents a free online talk about an on-trend craft. Refashioning, refreshing, upcycling and transforming clothing is an ancient and ‘well worn’ craft; the wartime refrain of ‘make-do and mend’ is…

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10 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival- Upcycle your Denim, Norwich

Event Date: 10/03/22

Thursday 10 March, 10am-4pm The Atrium, Millenium Plain, Norwich. Breathe new life into your old blue jeans. Learn some no-sew techniques to turn your old clothes into fun and practical new items. Got a pair of jeans or an old jacket that have seen better days? Why not give them a new lease of life with…

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10 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: I don’t do New!

Event Date: 10/03/22

Thursday 10 March Various Times, Millenium Plain Norwich. Reinvent and embellish a favourite item. Skill level: Familiar with sewing machine or overlocker Age: 12+ (under 16s supervised by adult) Price: £20 Kate is an eco-designer of slow fashion. Her business is ‘byKatyMac’ and she loves the hashtag #Idontdonew! Kate works with vintage & pre-loved household…

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10 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Upcycle your wine glass

Event Date: 10/03/22

Thursday 10 March, 10am -4pm, The Atrium Millennium Plain, Norwich Turn an everyday object into a unique work of art. Join artists and tutors from Anteros to learn how to upcycle some old glasses into personalised and individual pieces of art. All materials provided but feel free to bring your own glass if you wish. Anteros…

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09 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Mend: Refashioning a history and a celebration

Event Date: 09/03/22

Wednesday 9 march 2022, 6:30 – 8pm, Online Join Kate Sekules as she shares the secret history of mending and shows how the art of visible mending is part of an important contemporary movement to give fashion back its soul! Kate’s book MEND! is described as ‘A hands-on manual, a history and celebration of clothes…

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09 Mar 2022

Norfolk Makers Festival: Mend with Friends

Event Date: 09/03/22

Wednesday 9 March 10am-4pm The Atrium Millennium Plain Norwich Stitch, fix and turn old clothes with We Wear the Trousers Discover ways to extend the life of your clothing – doing some good for the planet and your wallet! Learn techniques such as visible mending, craftivism and embroidery. Bring a garment you’d like to transform, or…

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08 Mar 2022

NET-ZERO WASTE CHAMPIONS WEBINAR, ONLINE

Event Date: 08/03/22

Tuesday 8 March 2022, 10am – 12 noon. Online The Business Improvement Districts of Norwich, King’s Lynn, and Great Yarmouth have joined together to support businesses seize the new opportunities presented by greening their business models. As a part of this work, they have proposed the Net Zero Waste Champions initiative, a project designed to…

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05 Mar 2022

Litter Pick, Dereham

Event Date: 05/03/22

Saturday 05 March 2022, Queen Mother’s Gardens, Dereham 10am – 12 noon. Help keep Dereham Green and Clean! Come and join the friendly group of all ages and abilities. All equipment is provided on the day, so all you need to do is turn up. To find out more or join the group visit Dereham…

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28 Feb 2022

Basic Bike Maintenance Training, Hethersett

Event Date: 28/02/22

Monday 28 February, 18:30-20:30, Hethersett Jubilee Youth Club Basic Bike Maintenance Training – Check and replace your brakes One of the most important parts of a bike is its brakes. This session will take you through how to check for wear and safe operation. We will show you how to replace the cables and pads…

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26 Feb 2022

Spring Green Skills Fair, Marlpit Community Centre, Norwich

Event Date: 26/02/22

Saturday 26 February 2022, 1pm-4pm Marlpit Community Centre, Hellesdon Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR6 5EG Bike care, clothes repairs, cooking and more. Get your bike serviced, make spring decorations out of scraps, watch a vegan cooking demonstration with local, in-season ingredients, and find out how you can insulate your house and bring down the cost of your bills….

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26 Feb 2022

Jumble Sale, Taverham

Event Date: 26/02/22

Saturday 26 February 12:30 -14:30, Village Hall, Sandy Lane, Taverham Amazing bargains, fantastic quality stuff, all in aid of local charities. Free entry Cafe with yummy cakes and hot and cold drinks. Organised by Oxfam Magdalen Street and ReDo For more information visit Jumble Sale! 

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23 Feb 2022

Practically Speaking; A Sustainability Talk, Norwich

Event Date: 23/02/22

Wednesday 24 February, 7pm, The Meeting Room, Theatre Royal, Norwich Save time, money and the environment at home. A more sustainable life doesn’t have to cost much. Learn cheap, simple things you can do at home. Speakers: Elaine Reilly from Sustainability Station will cover the basics of using natural cleaning products, with reduced carbon footprints, as well…

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20 Feb 2022

*Cancelled* Norwich Seed and Plant Swap 2022

Event Date: 20/02/22

Sunday 20 February 2022, 11am- 3pm, Silver Road Community Centre, Norwich NR3 4TB Having been away for two years The Norwich Seed and Plant Swap is coming back and they’re looking forward to seeing you all. The swap will have all of your favourite things plus (they hope) some new things as well. Sign up…

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19 Feb 2022

Litter Pick, Dereham

Event Date: 19/02/22

Saturday 19 February 2022, Queen Mother’s Gardens, Dereham 10am – 12 noon. Help keep Dereham Green and Clean! Come and join the friendly group of all ages and abilities. All equipment is provided on the day, so all you need to do is turn up. To find out more or join the group visit Dereham…

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19 Feb 2022

Beach Clean – Old Hunstanton

Event Date: 19/02/22

Saturday 19 February ,  12 noon Old Town Beach Café, Old Hunstanton Sea Shepherd UK Marine Debris Team welcome members of the public to join together with our volunteers and our Marine Debris Campaign to protect and conserve our coastline and marine environments by helping to remove rubbish from our oceans. Join them outside the…

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16 Feb 2022

Bike Kitchen, Hingham

Event Date: 16/02/22

Wednesday 16 February, 12:00- 14:00, Lincoln Hall, Hingham Do you have a bike in the shed that is a little noisy or has a flat tyre? Brakes not working as well as they should? Gears not changing properly? Bring your bike along, and with the help of our mechanics, we will work together to perform…

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15 Feb 2022

NET-ZERO WASTE CHAMPIONS WEBINAR, ONLINE

Event Date: 15/02/22

Tuesday 15 February 2022, 10am – 12 noon. Online The Business Improvement Districts of Norwich, King’s Lynn, and Great Yarmouth have joined together to support businesses seize the new opportunities presented by greening their business models. As a part of this work, they have proposed the Net Zero Waste Champions initiative, a project designed to…

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12 Feb 2022

Beach Clean, Caister

Event Date: 12/02/22

Location: Caister-on-Sea (Meet next to the lifeboat station at Beach Road car park). Date*: Saturday 12th February. Time*: From 10:00am * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: Beach Road Car Park. For more information visit Norfolk Beach…

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12 Feb 2022

Bike Repair, Anglia Square, Norwich

Event Date: 12/02/22

Saturday 12 February 2022, 1pm-4pm Bicycle Links, Anglia Square, Norwich, NR3 1DY Show your bike some love this Valentine’s so it will make you smile more when riding. Make better use of your bike, save money, prolong the use of the various parts and rely less on sometimes expensive bike shops. BYOB – Bring your own bike…

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12 Feb 2022

Mend with Friends, Norwich

Event Date: 12/02/22

Saturday 12 February, 10am-12 noon, Re:Source, Timberhill Norwich Come along and mend your clothes, make friends, drink lovely hot beverages (or cold beverages, whatever you’re into) and indulge in some yummy treats – the first Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. We will provide general mending materials- like scissors, needles & thread, yarn, scissors, fabric scraps…

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07 Feb 2022

Basic Bike Maintenance Training, Hethersett

Event Date: 07/02/22

Monday 7 February, 18:30-20:30 Hethersett Jubilee Youth Club Basic Bike Maintenance Training – Clean and lubricate your bike. This session will take you through how to properly clean and lubricate your bike so that it runs smoothly, increases the lifetime of parts and above all, looks good! Attendees must bring their own bike and expect…

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06 Feb 2022

Beach clean, Gorleston

Event Date: 06/02/22

Location: Gorleston (Meet opposite Marina Bay cafe). Date*: Sunday 6th February. Time*: From 10:00am. * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: FREE along Lower Esplanade. For more information visit Norfolk Beach Cleans

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05 Feb 2022

Litter Pick, Dereham

Event Date: 05/02/22

Saturday 05 February 2022, Queen Mother’s Gardens, Dereham 10am – 12 noon. Help keep Dereham Green and Clean! Come and join the friendly group of all ages and abilities. All equipment is provided on the day, so all you need to do is turn up. To find out more or join the group visit Dereham…

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29 Jan 2022

Litter Pick, Lingwood

Event Date: 29/01/22

Saturday 29 January 2022, 2pm, Lingwood Village Hall Join Plastic Free Lingwood for the first Plastic Free Lingwood Litter Pick of 2022! Meet at 2pm at Lingwood Village Hall. All equipment provided (but please bring your own if you have it!) For more information visit Plastic Free Lingwood

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29 Jan 2022

Cycle Maintenance Workshop, Eaton Park, Norwich

Event Date: 29/01/22

Saturday 29 January, 1-4pm, Eaton Park, Norwich The Little Riders 3 hour Cycle Maintenance Workshop is designed for adults (16 yrs+) who would like to learn how to check that their bike/their families bikes are safe, and undertake minor repairs to keep them working effectively. During the workshop you will learn about The parts of…

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27 Jan 2022

Net-Zero Waste Champions Webinar, Online

Event Date: 27/01/22

Thursday 27 January 2022, 10am – 12 noon. Online The Business Improvement Districts of Norwich, King’s Lynn, and Great Yarmouth have joined together to support businesses seize the new opportunities presented by greening their business models. As a part of this work, they have proposed the Net Zero Waste Champions initiative, a project designed to…

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27 Jan 2022

Bike Kitchen, Hethersett

Event Date: 27/01/22

Thursday 27 January, 10:30-12:30 Hethersett Jubilee Youth Club Do you have a bike in the shed that is a little noisy or has a flat tyre? Brakes not working as well as they should? Gears not changing properly? Bring your bike along, and with the help of our mechanics, we will work together to perform…

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24 Jan 2022

Bike Kitchen, Barford and Wramplingham

Event Date: 24/01/22

Monday 24 January, 18:30-20:30, Barford and Wramplingham Village Hall Do you have a bike in the shed that is a little noisy or has a flat tyre? Brakes not working as well as they should? Gears not changing properly? Bring your bike along, and with the help of our mechanics, we will work together to…

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22 Jan 2022

Litter Pick, Dereham

Event Date: 22/01/22

Saturday 22 January 2022, Queen Mother’s Gardens, Dereham 10am – 12 noon. Help keep Dereham Green and Clean! Come and join the friendly group of all ages and abilities. All equipment is provided on the day, so all you need to do is turn up. To find out more or join the group visit Dereham…

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18 Jan 2022

Norwich Upcycling Exchange, Norwich

Event Date: 18/01/22

The “Norwich Upcycling Exchange” market testing event is almost here. If you are involved in the circular economy this is for you. Get involved. We will be connecting ‘Users’ and ‘Producers’ of business waste to allow upcycling and create a circular economy. Read about Joe Hill at One Planet Pizza and find out how he…

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15 Jan 2022

Mend with Friends, Norwich

Event Date: 15/01/22

Saturday 15 January, 10am -12 noon, Re:Source, Timberhill Norwich. Come along and mend your clothes, make friends, drink lovely hot beverages (or cold beverages, whatever you’re into) and indulge in some yummy treats – the first Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. We will provide general mending materials- like scissors, needles & thread, yarn, scissors, fabric…

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14 Dec 2021

#foodsavvy Christmas webinar, online

Event Date: 14/12/21

Tuesday 14 December, 2pm online As Christmas was very different last year, many of us are looking to go all out this year with all the bells and whistles. We’re here to help you have a wonderful celebration whilst staying in budget and not wasting food, it just requires a few savvy behaviours. Our Food…

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08 Dec 2021

Wonderful Wormeries Webinar, online

Event Date: 08/12/21

Wednesday 8 December, 7pm-8pm Via Zoom A wormery is a compact composter ideal for people with a small outdoor space. It is good for dealing with uncooked (and some cooked) kitchen scraps and produces rich ‘worm cast’ which can be used on pot plants, containers and raised beds. Norfolk County Council and Garden Organic are…

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25 Nov 2021

Home Composting Webinar, Online

Event Date: 25/11/21

Thursday 25 November 2pm-3pm, Online Would you like to start composting at home but don’t know how? Norfolk County Council and Garden Organic are offering free online seminars to show you how easy it is to start composting at home and get the best results. The 1 hour webinars will be delivered by our Master…

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18 Nov 2021

Home composting webinars, Online

Event Date: 18/11/21

Thursday 18 November 7pm-8pm, online Would you like to start composting at home but don’t know how? Norfolk County Council and Garden Organic are offering free online seminars to show you how easy it is to start composting at home and get the best results. The 1 hour webinars will be delivered by our Master…

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17 Nov 2021

Showcase your upcycle credentials at the Norwich Business Upcycling Fair, Norwich

Event Date: 17/11/21

Wednesday 17 November, 9am – 2pm at St Andrews Hall at Norwich Halls, Norwich, UK   Do you help businesses go green? Does your business upcycle commercial waste? Or would you like show people how you work in the circular economy, and want to inspired people to upcycle? Take an exhibitor stand at the Norwich…

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07 Nov 2021

Festive Decorations from Scraps, Norwich

Event Date: 07/11/21

Sunday 7 November 10:30 am- 12:30 pm, Norwich Vegan Christmas Market. This winter decorate your Christmas tree and home with handmade stars, angels and snowflakes, created from scraps. Join Norwich Eco Hub at the Norwich Vegans Christmas Market, for the festive atmosphere and the food, and learn how to make your very own collage decorations….

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07 Nov 2021

DIY Festive Jumpers, Norwich

Event Date: 07/11/21

Sunday 7 November 1-3pm, The Forum, Norwich Did you know that each year in the UK we spend £220 million on festive jumpers, a quarter of which end up in the bin?  We Wear The Trousers is committed to transforming our relationships with our clothing. We want the act of getting dressed to be filled…

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30 Oct 2021

Norwich Science Fesitval; Upcycled Plastic Jewellery, Norwich

Event Date: 30/10/21

Saturday 30 October, 10am- 12pm; Royal Arcade Norwich. Breathe new life into the plastics around you! During this workshop you will learn about plastics, their properties and how to work with them to create your own set of jewellery. All materials will be provided – however, if you have collected any interesting plastic materials that you…

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30 Oct 2021

Norwich Science Fesitval: Scary Stitch: a Mend in Protest Halloween Special, Norwich

Event Date: 30/10/21

Saturday 30 October, 2pm- 4pm; Royal Arcade, Norwich Protest against fashion waste and make your own spooky creations The reality of Halloween is pretty scary! According to the environmental charity Hubbub: An estimated 7 million Halloween costumes are thrown away every year, contributing to 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste. That’s the same as 83 million plastic bottles! More…

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29 Oct 2021

Norwich Science Festival: Upcycle and Create Fashion Textiles, Norwich

Event Date: 29/10/21

Friday 29 October, 10am-1pm Royal Arcade, Norwich Create new clothes without the environmental impact Fast fashion comes with a colossal carbon footprint – but recycling your old clothes can give you new outfits without the environmental impact! In this workshop, you’ll be reinventing old clothes with new fashion and textile techniques. Felicity Brown and Caroline George are lecturers…

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28 Oct 2021

NORWICH SCIENCE FESTIVAL: MEND IN PROTEST- FIGHT FAST FASHION, NORWICH

Event Date: 28/10/21

Thursday 28 October, 10am -12pm, Royal Arcade Norwich Join We Wear The Trousers for this drop-in workshop in which we’ll be exploring different ways to extend the life of your clothing and wear your ideals on your sleeve – literally! We’ll be looking at techniques such as visible mending, craftivism and embroidery, and you’ll go…

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27 Oct 2021

NORWICH SCIENCE FESTIVAL: MEND IN PROTEST- FIGHT FAST FASHION, NORWICH

Event Date: 27/10/21

Wednesday 27  October, 10am -12pm, Royal Arcade Norwich Join We Wear The Trousers for this drop-in workshop in which we’ll be exploring different ways to extend the life of your clothing and wear your ideals on your sleeve – literally! We’ll be looking at techniques such as visible mending, craftivism and embroidery, and you’ll go…

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27 Oct 2021

Norwich Science Festival: Fight Fast Fashion with Friends, Norwich

Event Date: 27/10/21

Wednesday 27 October, 10am- 12pm; Royal Arcade, Norwich How many of us have clothing in our wardrobes that we’re not currently wearing, just because we need to do a small repair? Perhaps a button has fallen off… perhaps a hem has fallen down… We definitely do! Not only do we believe in mending clothes to give them a…

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26 Oct 2021

Norwich Science Festival: Fight Fast Fashion with Friends, Norwich

Event Date: 26/10/21

Tuesday 26 October, 10am – 12pm Royal Arcade Norwich How many of us have clothing in our wardrobes that we’re not currently wearing, just because we need to do a small repair? Perhaps a button has fallen off… perhaps a hem has fallen down… We definitely do! Not only do we believe in mending clothes to give them…

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26 Oct 2021

Climate Conference hosted by Norwich YAB, Norwich

Event Date: 26/10/21

Norwich Youth Advisory Board are excited to be hosting their second climate conference: COP26 – Not a COP OUT! 🌍🌎🌏 Join them for a discussion panel and workshops focussing on corporate accountability and what we can be doing as communities in Norfolk. Speakers and workshops TBC This is a FREE event for all young people…

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24 Oct 2021

Norwich Science Festival: Climate Change and Sustainability Day, Norwich

Event Date: 24/10/21

Sunday 24 October 10:30 am- 4pm; The Atrium, Bethel St, Millennium Plain, Norwich Find out more about climate change from scientists and organisations working to protect our planet. Ahead of COP26 in Glasgow this November, we are shining the spotlight on climate change at the Festival. Join us to explore what scientists are doing to tackle…

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24 Oct 2021

Norwich Science Festival: Fight Fast Fashion with Friends, Norwich

Event Date: 24/10/21

Sunday 24 October, 10am – 12pm Royal Arcade Norwich How many of us have clothing in our wardrobes that we’re not currently wearing, just because we need to do a small repair? Perhaps a button has fallen off… perhaps a hem has fallen down… We definitely do! Not only do we believe in mending clothes to give them…

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24 Oct 2021

Norwich Science Festival: Plastics Challenge, online

Event Date: 24/10/21

Sunday 24 October, 3pm-4pm; Online All about plastics and their recycling. Join Dr Jo Science and discover lots of fascinating facts about plastics; their properties, how they are made and how long they hang around for. Find out what can be recycled and reused as well as creating some plastic alternatives. To find out more and…

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24 Oct 2021

Norwich Science Festival: Hello Future Fashion: Contributing to a More Sustainable Future, Norwich

Event Date: 24/10/21

Sunday 24 October, 5pm-6pm, The Refectory, Norwich School, Norwich. Can we enjoy fashion without feeling guilty about climate change? The facts around fast fashion are shocking… Did you know that the UN Environment Programme estimates that the fashion industry produces 20% of global wastewater, and 10% of global carbon emissions? Or that textile dyeing is the…

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23 Oct 2021

Household Hazardous Waste Event -Norwich North Recycling Centre

Event Date: 23/10/21 - 24/10/21

Saturday 23 October – Sunday 24 October, 9am – 4pm. Norwich North Recycling Centre Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal. We don’t normally take these items at our recycling centres, however we hold annual free household hazardous waste days (amnesties)…

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23 Oct 2021

Norwich Science Festival: Mend in Protest- Fight Fast Fashion, Norwich

Event Date: 23/10/21

Saturday 23 October, 10am -12pm, Royal Arcade Norwich Join We Wear The Trousers for this drop-in workshop in which we’ll be exploring different ways to extend the life of your clothing and wear your ideals on your sleeve – literally! We’ll be looking at techniques such as visible mending, craftivism and embroidery, and you’ll go…

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23 Oct 2021

Norwich Science Festival: Hello Future Fashion exhibition, Norwich

Event Date: 23/10/21 - 30/10/21

Saturday 23 October- Saturday 30 October Royal Arcade Norwich Exhibition opening times: 10am – 12pm, 1 – 4pm What happens to our clothes when we stop wearing them? How much do you think about the clothes you wear? This exhibition explores stories of our clothes: from the materials they’re made from, to what happens to…

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23 Oct 2021

Norwich Science Festival: Stuff!, Norwich

Event Date: 23/10/21 - 24/10/21

Saturday 23 October & Sunday 24 October, Various Times, Norwich Theatre Playhouse, Norwich Stuff! shares extraordinary tales of the ways people across history have made, used and re-used the stuff around them. Join popular children’s TV presenter and YouTuber Maddie Moate as she brings a selection of stories from her debut book Stuff! to life on…

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23 Oct 2021

Norwich Science Festival: A Bold Vision of Hope for a Sustainable Future, Discussion Panel, Norwich

Event Date: 23/10/21

Saturday 23 October 4pm- 5:30pm: Blake Studio, Norwich School, Norwich Join the panel discussing our sustainable future. We are destroying our oceans, driving species to extinction, and dangerously heating our planet. We are using the Earth’s resources far faster than they can replenish. Join Prof Tim O’Riordan (President, Campaign to Protect Rural England) as he discusses…

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15 Oct 2021

Hazardous Household Waste Event – Ketteringham Recycling Centre

Event Date: 15/10/21 - 17/10/21

Friday 15 October – Sunday 17 October, 9am – 4pm. Ketteringham Recycling Centre Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal. We don’t normally take these items at our recycling centres, however we hold annual free household hazardous waste days (amnesties) when…

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09 Oct 2021

Hazardous Household Waste Event – Caister Recycling Centre

Event Date: 09/10/21 - 10/10/21

Saturday 9 October – Sunday 10 October, 9am – 4pm. Caister Recycling Centre Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal. We don’t normally take these items at our recycling centres, however we hold annual free household hazardous waste days (amnesties) when…

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02 Oct 2021

Mend with Friends, Norwich

Event Date: 02/10/21

Saturday 2 October, 10am -12 noon, Re:Source, Timberhill Norwich. Come along and mend your clothes, make friends, drink lovely hot beverages (or cold beverages, whatever you’re into) and indulge in some yummy treats – the first Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. We will provide general mending materials- like scissors, needles & thread, yarn, scissors, fabric…

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01 Oct 2021

Hazardous Household Waste Event – Hempton Recycling Centre

Event Date: 01/10/21 - 03/10/21

Friday 1 October – Sunday 3 October, 9am – 4pm. Hempton Recycling Centre Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal. We don’t normally take these items at our recycling centres, however we hold annual free household hazardous waste days (amnesties) when…

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26 Sep 2021

Dr Bike Cycle Repair Event, Norwich

Event Date: 26/09/21

Sunday 26th September, 10.15am-2.00pm Eaton Park (bandstand), South Park Avenue, Norwich Thanks to Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival Campaign we are delivering a series of FREE community Dr Bike events on the following dates. If you have a bike that needs a check over and some minor repairs then bring it along.  No booking required. Just come along….

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26 Sep 2021

World Rivers Day – River Clean, Norwich

Event Date: 26/09/21

Are you interested in joining a river clean via stand-up paddleboard (SUP), kayak, canoe or small boat? Bring your own SUP / kayak or arrange your own hire of a SUP from Norfolk Paddle Boards (based at The River garden pub – contact Norfolk Paddle Boards for price, availability & booking). If you’re hiring a…

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25 Sep 2021

Hazardous Household Waste Event – Thetford Recycling Centre

Event Date: 25/09/21 - 26/09/21

Saturday 25 September – Sunday 26 September, 9am – 5pm. Thetford Recycling Centre Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal. We don’t normally take these items at our recycling centres, however we hold annual free household hazardous waste days (amnesties) when…

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25 Sep 2021

PADI Project AWARE – Beach Clean, Great Yarmouth

Event Date: 25/09/21

Location: Great Yarmouth North Denes Sand Dunes (Meet at the sign for GY North Denes on North Drive opposite Barnard Avenue). Date*: Saturday 25th September. Time*: From 10:00am * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: FREE along…

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25 Sep 2021

Great British Beach Clean – Great Yarmouth

Event Date: 25/09/21

The Great British Beach Clean! Location: Sea Palling Beach (Meet at the bottom of the slope next to Reefs Bar). Date*: Saturday 25th September. Time*: From 5pm till 6:30pm. * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: Clink…

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23 Sep 2021

Second Hand September: Late-Night Swapping, Norwich

Event Date: 23/09/21

Thursday 23 September, Oxfam store, 8-10 Magdalen Street, Norwich. 6pm -8pm As part of Oxfam’s #secondhandseptember campaign, We Wear The Trousers and Oxfam Magdalen Street are hosting a fundraising clothes-swap event! Bring along a bag of your unloved clothing and swap your unwanted garments for new-to-you treasures! Plus raise money to support a brilliant charity! All…

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22 Sep 2021

Recycling and Terracycle Talk, Lingwood

Event Date: 22/09/21

Wednesday 22 September, 7pm Lingwood Village Hall, Station Road, Lingwood. Join Lingwood Recycles this Recycling Week and Great Big Green Week for an informal talk about recycling in Broadland from a Broadland District Council Recycling Officer and information about Lingwood’s Terracycle collections. This is a Lingwood and District Great big Green Week event. For more…

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20 Sep 2021

Step it Up this Recycle Week

Event Date: 20/09/21 - 26/09/21

Recycle Week has been growing for 17 years, and we are aiming for this September’s to be the biggest yet. We need your help to make this happen. The Climate Crisis is a tough subject. But we’re a nation of even tougher subjects. The last 15 months have shown that. And while throughout the past…

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20 Sep 2021

Free Hard Drive Shredding, Norwich

Event Date: 20/09/21 - 24/09/21

To celebrate this year’s Recycle Week, Shred Station are pleased to offer free hard drive shredding* at our Norwich depot from 20th – 24th September 2021. At Shred Station, we believe in doing everything we can to safeguard the environment. This includes how we operate and how we raise awareness to help others reduce their…

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19 Sep 2021

Great British Beach Clean – Gorleston

Event Date: 19/09/21

Beach Clean – The Great British Beach Clean! Location: Gorleston (Meet opposite Marina Bay cafe). Date*: Sunday 19th September. Time*: From 10:00am (sunset approx. 6:57pm). * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: FREE along Lower Esplanade. For…

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18 Sep 2021

Household Hazardous Waste Event – Dereham Recycling Centre

Event Date: 18/09/21 - 19/09/21

Saturday 18 September – Sunday 19 September, 9am – 5pm. Dereham Recycling Centre Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal. We don’t normally take these items at our recycling centres, however we hold annual free household hazardous waste days (amnesties) when…

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18 Sep 2021

Free Cycle Maintenance Workshop, Norwich

Event Date: 18/09/21

Saturday 18th September 1.00-4.00pm City Academy Norwich, Bluebell Road, Norwich The Little Riders 3 hour Cycle Maintenance Workshop is designed for adults (16 yrs+) who would like to learn how to check that their bike/their families bikes are safe, and undertake minor repairs to keep them working effectively. Course description During the workshop you will…

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18 Sep 2021

World Clean Up Day 2021

Event Date: 18/09/21

World Cleanup Day is the world’s largest one-day civic action to engage more than 180 countries to tackle global waste crisis. World Cleanup Day is not just about cleanups. It’s a strong and unique network of doers who share the vision of the waste-free world and believe that together we can clean up the world…

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17 Sep 2021

Great British Beach Clean

Event Date: 17/09/21 - 26/09/21

The Great British Beach Clean is a week-long citizen science event, where hundreds of beach cleans take place up and down the UK. This year’s Great British Beach Clean will take place between Friday 17th – Sunday 26th September 2021. Litter data collected drives our conservation work and also feeds into the International Coastal Clean-up (ICC). On every clean…

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15 Sep 2021

Beginners Home Composting Webinar, Zoom

Event Date: 15/09/21

Wednesday 15 September, 7pm-8pm via Zoom Norfolk Master Composters are delivering a series of composting webinar over the summer. The free webinars on Zoom will cover the basics of home composting, how to get the best out of your composting, what to do if you have problems with your compost, and there will be time…

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12 Sep 2021

Beach Clean – Sea Palling

Event Date: 12/09/21

Location: Sea Palling Beach (Meet next to reefs bar at the bottom of the slope entrance to the beach). Date*: Sunday 12th September. Time*: From 10am till 12pm. * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: Clink Road…

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11 Sep 2021

Household Hazardous Waste Event – King’s Lynn Recycling Centre

Event Date: 11/09/21 - 12/09/21

Saturday 11 September – Sunday 12 September, 9am – 5pm. King’s Lynn Recycling Centre Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal. We don’t normally take these items at our recycling centres, however we hold annual free household hazardous waste days (amnesties)…

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11 Sep 2021

Beach Clean – Caister

Event Date: 11/09/21

Location: Caister Beach (Meet next to Lifeboat Station). Date*: Saturday 11th September. Time*: From 10:00am * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: Caister Beach Road Car Park (see below for more info). CAR PARKING: Prices: £1 per…

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11 Sep 2021

Litter Pick, Taverham

Event Date: 11/09/21

Saturday 11 September, starting at 10am Come and join us at the Taverham Litter Pick… We are meeting at the Youth Room next to the tennis courts, where there will be free refreshments after The litter pick is sponsored by the fabulous Taverham Lions ! Follow the link to book your free place. All equipment…

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09 Sep 2021

Beginners Home Composting Webinar, Zoom

Event Date: 09/09/21

Thursday 9th September 2pm – 3pm, via Zoom Norfolk Master Composters are delivering a series of composting webinar over the summer. The free webinars on Zoom will cover the basics of home composting, how to get the best out of your composting, what to do if you have problems with your compost, and there will…

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05 Sep 2021

Big Pulham St Mary Litter Pick

Event Date: 05/09/21

Sunday 5 September, 10 am, Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St Mary Come along to The Pennoyer Centre to collect your equipment and high-viz jacket to take part in the Big Litter Pick in Pulham St Mary. Everyone welcome! For more information please contact The Pennoyer Centre

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05 Sep 2021

Beach Clean – Gorleston

Event Date: 05/09/21

Location: Gorleston (Meet opposite Marina Bay cafe). Date*: Sunday 5th September. Time*: From 10:00am. * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: FREE along Lower Esplanade. For more information visit Norfolk Beach Cleans

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05 Sep 2021

Secondhand September: Mend with Friends, Norwich

Event Date: 05/09/21

Sunday 5 September, Oxfam Store, 8-10 Magdalen Street, Norwich 11am -3pm As part of Oxfam’s #SecondhandSeptember campaign, We Wear The Trousers are partnering with Oxfam Magdalen Street to run a drop-in Mend with Friends event. Bring your mending projects from home, or choose something from our ‘rag-bag’ to mend/upcycle and give a new lease of life….

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04 Sep 2021

Second Hand September: Mend with Friends, Norwich

Event Date: 04/09/21

Saturday 4 September, 10am -12 noon, Re:Source, Timberhill Norwich. Come along and mend your clothes, make friends, drink lovely hot beverages (or cold beverages, whatever you’re into) and indulge in some yummy treats – the first Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. We will provide general mending materials- like scissors, needles & thread, yarn, scissors, fabric…

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01 Sep 2021

SecondHand September

Event Date: 01/09/21 - 30/09/21

Get involved in Oxfam’s Second Hand September. Join Second Hand September and pledge to shop only second hand for 30 days or more. You’ll give clothes a longer life by keeping them from landfill. And by shopping with Oxfam, you’ll be reinvesting your money into helping the poorest people on the planet earn a fair living…

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29 Aug 2021

River Clean – Yarmouth Road, Norwich

Event Date: 29/08/21

Norfolk Paddleboards is delighted to be working with the guys at Planet Patrol to help with the fight against pollution. Planet Patrol exists to protect our planet and wildlife by addressing the pressing threats of litter and the single-use culture. a movement of people working for a cleaner future. With your help, we can continue…

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29 Aug 2021

Litter Pick – Thorpe Marriott

Event Date: 29/08/21

Sunday 29th August, starting at 11am We meet on the village green, where the speed bump separates Marriott’s Way. This event will be sponsored by the fabulous Paws Local. Book your place here

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22 Aug 2021

Dr Bike Cycle Repair Event, Norwich

Event Date: 22/08/21

Sunday 22nd August, 10.15am-2.00pm Eaton Park (bandstand), South Park Avenue, Norwich Thanks to Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival Campaign we are delivering a series of FREE community Dr Bike events on the following dates. If you have a bike that needs a check over and some minor repairs then bring it along. No booking required. Just…

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21 Aug 2021

Free Cycle Maintenance Workshops, Norwich

Event Date: 21/08/21

Saturday 21st August 1.00-4.00pm City Academy Norwich, Bluebell Road, Norwich The Little Riders 3 hour Cycle Maintenance Workshop is designed for adults (16 yrs+) who would like to learn how to check that their bike/their families bikes are safe, and undertake minor repairs to keep them working effectively. Course description During the workshop you will…

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19 Aug 2021

Beginners Home Composting Webinar, Zoom

Event Date: 19/08/21

Thursday 19th August 7pm – 8pm, via Zoom Norfolk Master Composters are delivering a series of composting webinar over the summer. The free webinars on Zoom will cover the basics of home composting, how to get the best out of your composting, what to do if you have problems with your compost, and there will…

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11 Aug 2021

Beginners Home Composting Webinar, Zoom

Event Date: 11/08/21

Wednesday 11th August 2pm-3pm, via Zoom Norfolk Master Composters are delivering a series of composting webinar over the summer. The free webinars on Zoom will cover the basics of home composting, how to get the best out of your composting, what to do if you have problems with your compost, and there will be time…

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07 Aug 2021

Mend with Friends. Norwich

Event Date: 07/08/21

Saturday 7 August, 10am -12 noon, Re:Source, Timberhill Norwich. Come along and mend your clothes, make friends, drink lovely hot beverages (or cold beverages, whatever you’re into) and indulge in some yummy treats – the first Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. We will provide general mending materials- like scissors, needles & thread, yarn, scissors, fabric…

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07 Aug 2021

Litter Pick – Taverham

Event Date: 07/08/21

Saturday 7 August, 10am-11am, Taverham All equipment is provided. Please wear closed toe shoes and sun cream. We meet at the top end of Taverham Library car park – near the park/tennis courts from 9:45am Your attendance MUST be booked in advance and a FREE ticket reserved for each member of your party. You do…

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07 Aug 2021

Litter Pick – West Earlham Woods, Norwich

Event Date: 07/08/21

Saturday 7 August 2021, 10 – 12, West Earlham Meet on the corner of Larkman Lane and Enfield Road. Please wear old outdoor working clothes suitable for the weather, and reasonably sturdy shoes or boots if you have them. Bring your own work gloves if you have them. No experience needed. Everyone welcome – as…

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01 Aug 2021

Beach Clean – Gorleston

Event Date: 01/08/21

Location: Gorleston (Meet opposite Marina Bay cafe). Date*: Sunday 1st August. Time*: From 10:00am. * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: FREE along Lower Esplanade. For more information visit Norfolk Beach Cleans

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28 Jul 2021

Beginners Home Composting Webinar, Zoom

Event Date: 28/07/21

Wednesday 28 July,7pm – 8pm, via Zoom Norfolk Master Composters are delivering a series of composting webinar over the summer. The free webinars on Zoom will cover the basics of home composting, how to get the best out of your composting, what to do if you have problems with your compost, and there will be…

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27 Jul 2021

Norfolk Day Beach Clean, Caister

Event Date: 27/07/21

Location: Caister Beach (Meet next to Lifeboat Station). Date*: Tuesday 27th July. Time*: From 4:30pm (sunset approx. 8:53pm). * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: Caister Beach Road Car Park (see below for more info). CAR PARKING:…

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25 Jul 2021

School Holiday Beach Cleans – Great Yarmouth

Event Date: 25/07/21

Location: Great Yarmouth, Central Beach (Meet along the promenade at the back of Joyland / Joyland Diner). What 3 Words location: https://w3w.co/handle.slope.mugs Date*: Sunday 25th July. Time*: From 6:30pm. * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: FREE after…

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15 Jul 2021

Litter Pick – Drayton

Event Date: 15/07/21

Thursday 15 July, 6pm Drayton All equipment for the event is provided. Please wear closed toe shoes. We will meet at the Florence Carter Memorial Park from 17:45 Please book in advance and reserve a ticket for each member of your party. This process is to ensure that they do not exceed the maximum of…

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11 Jul 2021

Beach Clean – Gorleston

Event Date: 11/07/21

Location: Gorleston (Meet opposite Marina Bay cafe). Date*: Sunday 11th July. Time*: From 4:30pm. * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: FREE along Lower Esplanade. Event held by Norfolk Beach Cleans for more information and joining instructions please visit…

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04 Jul 2021

Beach Clean – Gorleston

Event Date: 04/07/21

Location: Gorleston (Meet opposite Marina Bay cafe). Date*: Sunday 4th July. Time*: From 11:00am. * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: FREE along Lower Esplanade. Event held by Norfolk Beach Cleans for more information and joining instructions…

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03 Jul 2021

Mend with Friends, Norwich

Event Date: 03/07/21

Saturday 3 July, 10am -12 noon, Re:Source, Timberhill Norwich. Come along and mend your clothes, make friends, drink lovely hot beverages (or cold beverages, whatever you’re into) and indulge in some yummy treats – the first Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. We will provide general mending materials- like scissors, needles & thread, yarn, scissors, fabric…

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03 Jul 2021

Litter Pick – West Earlham, Norwich

Event Date: 03/07/21

Saturday 3 July 2021, 10 – 12, West Earlham Meet on the corner of Larkman Lane and Enfield Road. Please wear old outdoor working clothes suitable for the weather, and reasonably sturdy shoes or boots if you have them. Bring your own work gloves if you have them. No experience needed. Everyone welcome – as…

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01 Jul 2021

Plastic Free July 2021, Worldwide

Event Date: 01/07/21 - 31/07/21

This July, we’re calling for all global citizens to collectively address one of our greatest environmental challenges, plastic waste. Join the global movement to #choosetorefuse by signing up to the Plastic Free July challenge here.  If you’re keen to get started but not sure where to start then why not download the Plastic Free July…

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27 Jun 2021

Litter Pick – Thorpe Marriott

Event Date: 27/06/21

Sunday 27 June 2021, 10:45am, Thorpe Marriott All equipment for the event is provided. Please wear closed toe shoes. We will meet at the Thorpe Marriott field, where Marriott’s Way crosses Pendlesham Rise, from 10:45am Please book in advance and reserve a ticket for each member of your party. This process is to ensure that…

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22 Jun 2021

Litter Pick – Netherwood Green, Norwich

Event Date: 22/06/21

Tuesday 22 June 2021, 10-12 Lakenfields, Norwich Meet at the end of Lakenfields at the entrance to the woods by Webster Court. Please wear old outdoor working clothes suitable for the weather, and reasonably sturdy shoes or boots if you have them. We provide all the necessary tools and personal protective equipment. Bring a drink…

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16 Jun 2021

World Refill Day

Event Date: 16/06/21

World Refill Day is a global public awareness campaign to prevent plastic pollution and help people live with less waste.  Together with our planet-protecting partners, and thousands of everyday activists around the world, we’re calling on businesses, brands and governments to choose to reuse and help make single-use plastic a thing of the past. As…

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12 Jun 2021

Beach Clean – Scroby Sands Visitor Centre, Great Yarmouth

Event Date: 12/06/21

Beach Clean as part of Keep Britain Tidy Great British Spring Clean Location: Scroby Sands Visitor Centre Date: Saturday 12 June. Time: 1pm Further information and events can be found on the Surfers Against Sewage Norfolk’s Facebook page. Co-organised with Norfolk Beach Cleans.

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12 Jun 2021

Litter Pick – Taverham

Event Date: 12/06/21

Litter Pick, Taverham Location: Taverham Library car park – at the top end near the park/tennis courts Date: Saturday 12 June. Time: from 9:45am This litter pick is sponsored by Excel Accountancy Norwich. All sponsorship money will be donated to Thorpe Marriott, Taverham & Drayton Food Bank. All equipment is provided   Your attendance MUST…

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08 Jun 2021

World Ocean Day for Schools

Event Date: 08/06/21 - 11/06/21

A 4 day festival celebrating our ocean connection. Fully accessible for free at www.worldoceanday.school Kicking off on World Ocean Day, June 8th and running till Friday 11th June, you can join thousands of schools across the globe for a week of celebration of all things blue! With 3 daily sessions across the 4 day festival that…

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08 Jun 2021

Beach Clean – Gorleston Beach, Gorleston

Event Date: 08/06/21

Beach Clean as part of World Oceans Day! Location: Gorleston Beach (Meet opposite the Marina Bay café on Lower Esplanade). Date*: Tuesday 8th June. Time*: From 4:30pm (sunset approx. 9:14pm). * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking:…

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06 Jun 2021

Beach Clean – North Denes Dunes, Great Yarmouth

Event Date: 06/06/21

Beach Clean as part of Keep Britain Tidy Great British Spring Clean Location: Great Yarmouth North Denes Sand Dunes (Meet at the North Denes Dune sign along North Drive opposite Barnard Avenue.). Date*: Sunday 6th June. Time*: From 11:00am (sunset approx. 9:12pm). * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event…

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05 Jun 2021

World Environment Day 2021

Event Date: 05/06/21

Saturday 5 June, Globally. Since 1974, World Environment Day has been celebrated every year on 5 June, engaging governments, businesses and citizens in an effort to address pressing environmental issues. The theme this year is Ecosystem restoration For too long, we have been exploiting and destroying our planet’s ecosystems. Every three seconds, the world loses…

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05 Jun 2021

Beach Clean- Caister Beach, Caister on Sea

Event Date: 05/06/21

Beach Clean as part of Keep Britain Tidy Great British Spring Clean Location: Caister beach (Meet at Caister Lifeboat Station.). Date: Saturday 5 June. Time: From 09:30 Further information and events can be found on the Caister Parish Council Facebook page.

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01 Jun 2021

Eco Design and Slow Fashion @ Norfolk Makers Festival, Norwich

Event Date: 01/06/21 - 11/06/21

Amazing costumes and even wedding dresses can be made from upcycled textiles. Eco-Designer, Kate Mason, uses vintage and pre-loved household fabrics to create one-of-a-kind occasion wear and wedding dresses. On display is one of her most eye catching items. Kate says, “I always try to use existing resources rather than new ones. This is important to…

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29 May 2021

Beach Clean, North Denes Dunes, Great Yarmouth

Event Date: 29/05/21

Beach Clean as part of Keep Britain Tidy Great British Spring Clean Location: North Denes Dunes (Meet at the North Denes Dunes sign, opposite Barnard Avenue, just North of Munchies cafe). Date*: Saturday 29th May. Time*: From 11:00am * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to…

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28 May 2021

Great British Spring Clean, Countrywide

Event Date: 28/05/21 - 13/06/21

Great British Spring Clean 28 May – 13 June 2021, Countrywide This spring, join Keep Britain Tidy and their community of #Litterheroes on a #MillionMileMission to clear litter from our streets, parks and beaches. Because what is good for our environment is good for our mental and physical health too. In the past 12 months…

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23 May 2021

Little Vintage Lover Fair, Mannington Hall, Mannington, NR11 7BB

Event Date: 23/05/21

Sunday 23 May 2021, Mannington Hall, Mannington, near Saxthorpe, NR11 7BB 10:30-4pm Over 30 stands of quality vintage to include, fashion, textiles, accessories, small homewares, curios, eclectic, handmade and much more. Ca 1920s-1980s Refreshments and DJ the Mailman playing live. Open gardens. Guide dogs only. 10.30-4pm £3 admission for Adults. Further information can be found…

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04 May 2021

Beginners Compost Webinar, Online

Event Date: 04/05/21

To celebrate International Compost Awareness week, which runs from 2nd – 8th May, Norfolk Master Composters will be holding a Beginners Compost Webinar on Tuesday 4th May 7.00pm – 8.00pm. The free webinar will cover the basics of home composting, how to get the best out of your composting and what to do if you…

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02 May 2021

International Compost Awareness Week

Event Date: 02/05/21 - 08/05/21

During International Compost Awareness Week advocates will be encouraging everyone to use Compost! Those who believe in the compost message will be planning events in their community to promote the value of compost. All types of composting events — from “do it yourself” composting in your backyard to large-scale community-wide composting — can be promoted during…

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28 Apr 2021

Recycling Workshop, via Zoom

Event Date: 28/04/21

Recycling Workshop, Wednesday 28th April 5pm-6:30 via Zoom Broadland and South Norfolk Youth Advisory Boards are hosting a recycling workshop and are looking for the views of young people in their districts to share their thoughts on recycling. They want to know your views on: What you know and think about how they deal with…

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21 Apr 2021

Just a Cuppa and Food Savvy, via Zoom

Event Date: 21/04/21

Wednesday 21 April, 10:30 am via Zoom Love food, hate waste? Come along to Norfolk Libraries Just a Cuppa session and join our guest speaker from Food Savvy Norfolk. For advice on how to make the most of your weekly shop, reduce food waste and save money. There’ll be tips on planning meals, food storage,…

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25 Mar 2021

Home Composting for Beginners, Webinar

Event Date: 25/03/21

Thursday 25th March 2021, 2pm – 3pm, Online. Designed to help you get started or improve your composting you can now book your free workshop via the Home Composting Webinar Booking Form (google.com). 100% of people who have attended workshops before said it had given them the confidence to start or continue composting. All workshops are delivered…

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18 Mar 2021

Home Composting for Beginners, Webinar

Event Date: 18/03/21

Thursday 18th March 2021, 7pm – 8pm, Online. Designed to help you get started or improve your composting you can now book your free workshop via the Home Composting Webinar Booking Form (google.com). 100% of people who have attended workshops before said it had given them the confidence to start or continue composting. All workshops are…

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11 Mar 2021

Home Composting for Beginners, Online

Event Date: 11/03/21

  Thursday 11th March 2021, 2pm – 3pm, Online Designed to help you get started or improve your composting you can now book your free workshop via the Home Composting Webinar Booking Form (google.com). 100% of people who have attended workshops before said it had given them the confidence to start or continue composting. All workshops…

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06 Mar 2021

Ecobrick Starter Workshop, Via Zoom

Event Date: 06/03/21

If you’ve ever considered making your own Ecobricks then why not sign up to an Ecobricks starter workshop. The course is being hosted by Norwich Ecobrickers. For more information and to register your place visit Gobrik Courses. £5 cost. 20% of course fee will go back to the Global Ecobrick Alliance.

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03 Mar 2021

Home Composting for Beginners, Webinar

Event Date: 03/03/21

Wednesday 3rd March 2021. 7pm – 8pm, Online. Designed to help you get started or improve your composting you can now book your free workshop via the Home Composting Webinar Booking Form (google.com). 100% of people who have attended workshops before said it had given them the confidence to start or continue composting. All workshops are…

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24 Feb 2021

Composting for Beginners workshop, Online

Event Date: 24/02/21

Online Workshop, Wednesday 24th February 2021, 2pm – 3pm. Designed to help you get started or improve your composting you can now book your free workshop via the Home Composting Webinar Booking Form (google.com). 100% of people who have attended workshops before said it had given them the confidence to start or continue composting. All workshops…

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21 Feb 2021

*Cancelled* Seed and Plant Swap 2021, Norwich

Event Date: 21/02/21

Sunday 21 February 2021, 11:00-15:00, Silver Road Community Centre, Norwich, NR3 4TB Norwich Seed and Plant swap have a date for the 2021 Norwich Seed and Plant Swap! At the moment we’re hoping that we’ll be able to meet as normal at the Silver Road Community Centre. However, hope by itself is not a plan….

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19 Feb 2021

Composting For Beginners online workshop , Online

Event Date: 19/02/21

Online Workshop, Friday 19 February 2021, 10am- 11am Designed to help you get started or improve your composting you can now book your free workshop via the Home Composting Webinar Booking Form (google.com). 100% of people who have attended workshops before said it had given them the confidence to start or continue composting. All workshops…

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19 Feb 2021

Community Bike Repair, Tuckswood Norwich

Event Date: 19/02/21

Friday 19 February 2021, 10:00 – 14:00, TUCH-cyclehub, Garages next to Tuckswood Library, Robin Hood Road, Norwich NR4 6BX Do you live in the Lakenham area of Norwich?  Is your bike not working properly? Gears not working? Why not pop along to TUCH – Cycle Hub to learn how to maintain your bike and help…

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06 Feb 2021

Food Savvy Champion Training (Session 2), Online

Event Date: 06/02/21

Food Savvy Champion Training (Session 2), Online, Saturday 6 February 2021 10am -12:30pm. As a Food Savvy Champion, you will be trained in issues regarding food waste and equipped with tools and ongoing support to help others in your local community to make the most of their food, reduce food waste and save money. Anyone…

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30 Jan 2021

Food Savvy Champion Training (Session 1), Online

Event Date: 30/01/21

Food Savvy Champion Training (Session 1), Online, Saturday 30 January 2021 10am -12:30pm. As a Food Savvy Champion, you will be trained in issues regarding food waste and equipped with tools and ongoing support to help others in your local community to make the most of their food, reduce food waste and save money. Anyone…

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30 Jan 2021

Community Bike Repair, Tuckswood Norwich

Event Date: 30/01/21

Saturday 30 January 2021, 10:00 – 14:00, TUCH-cyclehub, Garages next to Tuckswood Library, Robin Hood Road, Norwich NR4 6BX Do you live in the Lakenham area of Norwich?  Is your bike not working properly? Gears not working? Why not pop along to TUCH – Cycle Hub to learn how to maintain your bike and help…

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30 Jan 2021

Nappy Hire Event, Online with Norwich Nappuccino

Event Date: 30/01/21

Saturday 30 January 2021, 2pm online. Want to get started with Cloth Nappies but not sure where to start or what to do? Our Hire Kits let you try out lots of different nappies so you can find a set that is right for you. Come along to our online meeting to find out about…

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24 Jan 2021

Plastic, the Biosphere & Ecobricks

Event Date: 24/01/21

Sunday 24 January, Online, 10am If you’ve ever considered making your own Ecobricks then why not sign up to Ecobricks online course for beginners. Russell and Ani are excited to run their first online Ecobrick Starter Workshop for 2021 using the newly released version 5.0 presentation: “Plastic, the Bisphere, and Ecobricks”. This course introduces the basics…

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08 Jan 2021

Community Bike Repair, Tuckswood Norwich

Event Date: 08/01/21

Friday 08 January 2021, 10:00 – 14:00, TUCH-cyclehub, Garages next to Tuckswood Library, Robin Hood Road, Norwich NR4 6BX Do you live in the Lakenham area of Norwich?  Is your bike not working properly? Gears not working? Why not pop along to TUCH – Cycle Hub to learn how to maintain your bike and help…

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09 Dec 2020

Have a Savvy Christmas; Food Savvy Webinar, Online

Event Date: 09/12/20

Food Savvy Webinar, Wednesday 9th December 2020, 10am – 11am It is estimated that UK residents will waste the equivalent of 54 million platefuls of food during December. This not only equates to a lot of unnecessary spending, but causes problems for the environment too. However, there are some simple steps we can all take…

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08 Dec 2020

Have a Savvy Christmas; Food Savvy Webinar, Online

Event Date: 08/12/20

Food Savvy Webinar, Tuesday 8th December 2020, 7pm – 8pm It is estimated that UK residents will waste the equivalent of 54 million platefuls of food during December. This not only equates to a lot of unnecessary spending, but causes problems for the environment too. However, there are some simple steps we can all take…

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03 Dec 2020

Online Workshop – Composting for Beginners

Event Date: 03/12/20

Thursday 3rd December 2020, 7pm to 8pm. Designed to help you get started or improve your composting you can now book your free workshop via the booking form. 100% of people who have attended workshops before said it had given them the confidence to start or continue composting. All workshops are delivered by Norfolk Master…

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18 Nov 2020

Online Workshop – Composting for Beginners

Event Date: 18/11/20

Wednesday 18th November 2020, 10am to 11am. Designed to help you get started or improve your composting you can now book your free workshop via the booking form. 100% of people who have attended workshops before said it had given them the confidence to start or continue composting. All workshops are delivered by Norfolk Master…

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14 Nov 2020

COMMUNITY BIKE REPAIR; TUCKSWOOD, NORWICH

Event Date: 14/11/20

Saturday 14 November 2020, 10:00 – 14:00, TUCH-cyclehub, Garages next to Tuckswood Library, Robin Hood Road, Norwich NR4 6BX Do you live in the Lakenham area of Norwich?  Is your bike not working properly? Gears not working? Why not pop along to TUCH – Cycle Hub to learn how to maintain your bike and help…

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12 Nov 2020

Online Workshop – Composting for Beginners

Event Date: 12/11/20

Thursday 12th November 2020, 7pm to 8pm. Designed to help you get started or improve your composting you can now book your free workshop via the booking form. 100% of people who have attended workshops before said it had given them the confidence to start or continue composting. All workshops are delivered by Norfolk Master…

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06 Nov 2020

Online Workshop – Composting for Beginners

Event Date: 06/11/20

Friday 6th November 2020, 2pm to 3pm. Designed to help you get started or improve your composting you can now book your free workshop via the booking form. 100% of people who have attended workshops before said it had given them the confidence to start or continue composting. All workshops are delivered by Norfolk Master…

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31 Oct 2020

Norfolk Climate Conference, via Zoom

Event Date: 31/10/20

Norfolk Climate Conference, Saturday 31 October 2020, 2pm-3:30pm Lessons from Coronavirus for Climate Change: What should we do now? A conference for the whole community young and old; town and country; activist and the curious; scientist and layman.   The conference will provide a platform to reflect on the lessons from the Coronavirus pandemic for dealing…

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29 Oct 2020

Trick or Eating with Kids, Food Savvy Facebook live event

Event Date: 29/10/20

Thursday 29th October, 6pm: Facebook Live, Hubbub Trick or Eating with Kids. Join Natural Chef Nena and family for a cook along Halloween night feast with plenty of treats. Think pumpkin carvings are no good for cooking? Think Pumpkin & black bean quesadilla followed by Peanut butter & Pumpkin Biscuits and think again. Ingredients and equipment needed…

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28 Oct 2020

How to eat your pumpkin; Food Savvy Facebook Live event

Event Date: 28/10/20

Wednesday 28th October, 6pm: Facebook Live, Hubbub Don’t like pumpkin? Think again. Join chef Mark Breen for the ultimate carve-to-cook crowd pleasing pumpkin dish. Family friendly pumpkin passata pasta, with pumpkin seed pesto and pumpkin crisps. Goodbye fussy eaters, hello hungry home bound trick or treaters. Ingredients and equipment needed will be shared on Hubbub’s social channels…

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26 Oct 2020

Impress your partner with a pumpkin dish. Food Savvy Live event via Instgram TV

Event Date: 26/10/20

Monday 26th October 6pm on IGTV @HelloHubbub Impress your partner with a pumpkin; chef Mark Breen shows you how to transform pumpkin carvings into an impressive yet o so simple aromatic Thai pumpkin curry. Mark will also get our tastebuds ready for dinner by turning pumpkin seeds into a tasty pre-dinner snack. Ingredients and equipment…

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22 Oct 2020

EcoBrick Starter Workshop – Online via Zoom

Event Date: 22/10/20

Thursday 22 October 2020, 7pm, Online via Zoom If you’ve ever considered making your own Ecobricks then why not sign up to Ecobricks online course for beginners. The course is being hosted by Norwich Ecobrickers. For more information and to sign up visit Ecobrick Courses. £5 cost.

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20 Oct 2020

Online Workshop – Composting for Beginners

Event Date: 20/10/20

Tuesday 20th October 2020, 2pm to 3pm. Designed to help you get started or improve your composting you can now book your free workshop via the booking form. 100% of people who have attended workshops before said it had given them the confidence to start or continue composting. All workshops are delivered by Norfolk Master…

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17 Oct 2020

COMMUNITY BIKE REPAIR; TUCKSWOOD, NORWICH

Event Date: 17/10/20

Saturday 17 October 2020, 10:00 – 14:00, TUCH-cyclehub, Garages next to Tuckswood Library, Robin Hood Road, Norwich NR4 6BX Do you live in the Lakenham area of Norwich?  Is your bike not working properly? Gears not working? Why not pop along to TUCH – Cycle Hub to learn how to maintain your bike and help…

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16 Oct 2020

Household Hazardous Waste Day – Caister Recycling Centre

Event Date: 16/10/20 - 18/10/20

Friday 16 October – Sunday 18 October, 9am – 4pm. Caister Recycling Centre  Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal. We don’t normally take these items at our recycling centres, however we hold annual free household hazardous waste days (amnesties) when…

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15 Oct 2020

Online Workshop – Composting for Beginners

Event Date: 15/10/20

Thursday 15th October 2020, 10am to 11am. Designed to help you get started or improve your composting you can now book your free workshop via the booking form. 100% of people who have attended workshops before said it had given them the confidence to start or continue composting. All workshops are delivered by Norfolk Master…

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09 Oct 2020

Household Hazardous Waste Day – Hempton Recycling Centre

Event Date: 09/10/20 - 11/10/20

Friday 9 October – Sunday 11 October, 9am – 4pm. Hempton Recycling Centre Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal. We don’t normally take these items at our recycling centres, however we hold annual free household hazardous waste days (amnesties) when…

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02 Oct 2020

Household Hazardous Waste Day – Dereham Recycling Centre

Event Date: 02/10/20 - 04/10/20

Friday 2 October – Sunday 4 October, 9am – 4pm. Dereham Recycling Centre Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal. We don’t normally take these items at our recycling centres, however we hold annual free household hazardous waste days (amnesties) when…

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27 Sep 2020

River Clean by Canoe and Riverbank Litter Pick, Norwich

Event Date: 27/09/20

Sunday 27 September, 10.30am-2pm. Join Pub and Paddle Canoe Hire and the Norwich Green Party for a river clean by canoe and riverbank litter pick by foot! We currently have 10 spaces available and you will be paired with another volunteer and go out with 2 people in a canoe. If you are not keen…

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25 Sep 2020

Household Hazardous Waste Day – Ketteringham Recycling Centre

Event Date: 25/09/20 - 27/09/20

Friday 25 September – Sunday 27 September, 9am – 5pm. Ketteringham Recycling Centre Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal. We don’t normally take these items at our recycling centres, however we hold annual free household hazardous waste days (amnesties) when…

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24 Sep 2020

EcoBricks Starter Workshop, Online

Event Date: 24/09/20

Thursday 24 September 2020, 10am, Online If you’ve ever considered making your own Ecobricks then why not sign up to Ecobricks online course for beginners. The course is being hosted by Norwich Ecobrickers. For more information and to sign up visit Ecobrick Courses. £5 cost.

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20 Sep 2020

Car-Free Day, Norfolk

Event Date: 20/09/20

Sunday, 20 September 2020, Norwich, 10:30-23:00. Car Free Day is celebrated across the world and encourages motorists to give up their cars for a day. Car-Free Day is a celebration of the more environmentally friendly alternatives to car travel (which is responsible for a huge amount of carbon emissions, air pollution, noise pollution, health problems,…

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18 Sep 2020

Household Hazardous Waste Day – Thetford Recycling Centre

Event Date: 18/09/20 - 20/09/20

Friday 18 September – Sunday 20 September, 9am – 5pm. Thetford Recycling Centre Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal. We don’t normally take these items at our recycling centres, however we hold annual free household hazardous waste days (amnesties) when…

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18 Sep 2020

Great British Beach Clean, Nationwide

Event Date: 18/09/20 - 25/09/20

Friday 18 September 2020 – Friday 25 September 2020, Nationwide. This September, Marine Conservation Society are running the Great British Beach Clean for a week of citizen science from 18th – 25th September 2020. Like many events, this year the Great British Beach Clean looks a little different. Rather than encouraging volunteers to find a…

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16 Sep 2020

Home Composting Help, Online Seminar

Event Date: 16/09/20

Wednesday 16th September 2020. 7pm – 8pm, via Zoom Would you like to start composting at home but don’t know how? Norfolk County Council and Garden Organic are offering online compost seminars on Zoom to show you how easy it is to start composting at home and get the best results. The 45 minute webinars…

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12 Sep 2020

COMMUNITY BIKE REPAIR; TUCKSWOOD, NORWICH

Event Date: 12/09/20

Saturday 12 September 2020, 10:00 – 14:00, TUCH-cyclehub, Garages next to Tuckswood Library, Robin Hood Road, Norwich NR4 6BX Do you live in the Lakenham area of Norwich?  Is your bike not working properly? Gears not working? Why not pop along to TUCH – Cycle Hub to learn how to maintain your bike and help…

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11 Sep 2020

Household Hazardous Waste Day – King’s Lynn Recycling Centre

Event Date: 11/09/20 - 13/09/20

Friday 11 September – Sunday 13 September, 9am – 5pm. King’s Lynn Recycling Centre. Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal. We don’t normally take these items at our recycling centres, however we hold annual free household hazardous waste days (amnesties)…

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11 Sep 2020

Great British September Clean

Event Date: 11/09/20 - 27/09/20

Great British September Clean Join the Great British September Clean 2020 and get involved the country’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign. Together, we can make a massive difference. All our individual actions can help to transform our country for the better, creating cleaner streets, parks and beaches, protecting our wildlife and, ultimately, stopping the tide of…

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09 Sep 2020

Home Composting Help, Online Seminar

Event Date: 09/09/20

Wednesday 9th September 2020. 10am-11am, via Zoom Would you like to start composting at home but don’t know how? Norfolk County Council and Garden Organic are offering online compost seminars on Zoom to show you how easy it is to start composting at home and get the best results. The 45 minute webinars will be…

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09 Sep 2020

EcoBrick Starter Workshop, Online

Event Date: 09/09/20

Wednesday 9 September 2020, 10am, Online If you’ve ever considered making your own Ecobricks then why not sign up to Ecobricks online course for beginners. The course is being hosted by Norwich Ecobrickers. For more information and to sign up visit Ecobrick Courses.

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07 Sep 2020

Home Composting Help, Online Seminar

Event Date: 07/09/20

Monday 7th September 2020. 7pm – 8pm, via Zoom Would you like to start composting at home but don’t know how? Norfolk County Council and Garden Organic are offering online compost seminars on Zoom to show you how easy it is to start composting at home and get the best results. The 45 minute webinars…

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07 Sep 2020

Zero Waste Week 2020

Event Date: 07/09/20 - 11/09/20

Monday 7 September – Friday 11 September 2020, Nationwide Zero Waste Week is an award-winning campaign, raising awareness about the environmental impact of waste. Whether you’re an individual, business or organisation, join in and reduce the amount you send to landfill. Launched in 2008, the campaign is conducted almost exclusively online via this website, e-newsletters…

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04 Sep 2020

Household Hazarous Waste Day – Mayton Wood Recycling Centre

Event Date: 04/09/20 - 06/09/20

Friday 04 September – Sunday 06 September, 9am – 5pm. Mayton Wood Recycling Centre. Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal. We don’t normally take these items at our recycling centres, however we hold annual free household hazardous waste days (amnesties)…

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02 Sep 2020

Home Composting Help, Online Seminar

Event Date: 02/09/20

Wednesday 2nd September 2020. 2pm – 3pm, via Zoom Would you like to start composting at home but don’t know how? Norfolk County Council and Garden Organic are offering online compost seminars on Zoom to show you how easy it is to start composting at home and get the best results. The 45 minute webinars…

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01 Sep 2020

Home Composting Help, Online Seminar

Event Date: 01/09/20

Tuesday 1st September 2020. 7pm – 8pm, via Zoom Would you like to start composting at home but don’t know how? Norfolk County Council and Garden Organic are offering online compost seminars on Zoom to show you how easy it is to start composting at home and get the best results. The 45 minute webinars…

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19 Aug 2020

Food Savvy’s Lockdown Kitchen, Facebook Live

Event Date: 19/08/20

When: Wednesday, 19 August 4:30pm Where: Hubbub’s Facebook Live: Roll up, Roll up; It’s time to make savoury roll ups It’s time to get #FoodSavvy, sharpen up your kitchen skills and cut back on your food bills. Food Savvy and our partners Hubbub will be hosting top chefs to give you a pinch of delicious,…

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12 Aug 2020

FOOD SAVVY’S LOCKDOWN KITCHEN – Facebook Live

Event Date: 12/08/20

When: Wednesday, 12 August 6:30pm Where: Hubbub’s Facebook Live: Eating root to shoot It’s time to get #FoodSavvy, sharpen up your kitchen skills and cut back on your food bills. Food Savvy and our partners Hubbub will be hosting top chefs to give you a pinch of delicious, sustainable and affordable eating ‘inspo’, right in…

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08 Aug 2020

Cloth Nappy Hire Webinar, Online

Event Date: 08/08/20

Saturday 8 August 2020, 11:00am- 12:30pm Are you interested in hiring a cloth nappy kit to try out different brands? Whether you are pregnant or have a baby, hiring a nappy kit can be a great way to find out which nappies work best for you and whether using cloth nappies is something you can…

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08 Aug 2020

The wonderful world of worm composting, Facebook Live event

Event Date: 08/08/20

Saturday 08 August 2020 at 11am, Facebook Live Got a little time on your hands? Cooking more at home and feeling the peelings piling up? It’s time to start home composting. There are lots of benefits to home composting. Not only does composting help reduce food and garden waste (especially if you don’t have home…

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08 Aug 2020

COMMUNITY BIKE REPAIR; TUCKSWOOD, NORWICH

Event Date: 08/08/20

Saturday 08 August 2020, 10:00 – 14:00, TUCH-cyclehub, Garages next to Tuckswood Library, Robin Hood Road, Norwich NR4 6BX Do you live in the Lakenham area of Norwich?  Is your bike not working properly? Gears not working? Why not pop along to TUCH – Cycle Hub to learn how to maintain your bike and help…

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07 Aug 2020

The Sea Rises, Online workshop via Zoom

Event Date: 07/08/20

FRIDAY 7th AUGUST, 4 pm on Zoom (for young people aged 13-25) Get inspired to make some art or write your own poetry and fiction on the themes of ice, exploration and climate change. A collaboration between the Scott Polar Research Institute in Cambridge and Norfolk Library and Information Service. Limited places, booking is required,…

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29 Jul 2020

NUA Summer School: 2D Animation Character Design with Recycled Materials

Event Date: 29/07/20

Wednesday 29 July, 2-3pm, free online event. Create a character using your own recycled materials! MA Moving Image and Sound student Valentina will lead this free workshop for ages 14-19. Sign up here.

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27 Jul 2020

The Summer Recycling Challenge

Event Date: 27/07/20 - 04/09/20

This summer Norfolk County Council and Norfolk Recycles are inviting all primary school aged children and their families to complete our Summer Recycling Challenge and become Recycling Champions. We’ve put together a series of six different waste related activities – one to complete each week of the holidays. With exciting ideas like bug hunts, baking,…

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11 Jul 2020

Community Bike Repair; Tuckswood, Norwich

Event Date: 11/07/20

Saturday 11 July 2020, 10:00 – 14:00, TUCH-cyclehub, Garages next to Tuckswood Library, Robin Hood Road, Norwich NR4 6BX Do you live in the Lakenham area of Norwich?  Is your bike not working properly? Gears not working? Why not pop along to TUCH – Cycle Hub to learn how to maintain your bike and help…

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08 Jul 2020

ROOTING FOR NATURE – FACEBOOK LIVE Q&A WITH MASTER COMPOSTER

Event Date: 08/07/20

Wednesday 08 July 2020, Facebook live, 7pm As part of Norfolk County Council’s Rooting for Nature campaign, there is a  live Q&A hosted on the County Council’s Facebook page on Wednesday 08 July beginning at 7pm with Master Composter, Bee Springwood. Bee will talking all things Home Composting including alternatives such as Wormeries and Bokashi…

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05 Jul 2020

Nappy Hire Webinar – Online.

Event Date: 05/07/20

Sunday 5 July 2020, 10am, Online. Want to get started with cloth nappies but not ready to buy a set? This webinar will explain all you need to know about cloth nappies and give you the opportunity to hire a nappy kit to try out lots of brands before you buy. This session is only…

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01 Jul 2020

Plastic Free July 2020

Event Date: 01/07/20 - 31/07/20

Join millions of people reducing their plastic waste. Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? Join the…

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01 Jul 2020

**Postponed** ROOTING FOR NATURE – FACEBOOK LIVE Q&A WITH MASTER COMPOSTER

Event Date: 01/07/20

Wednesday 01 July 2020, Facebook live, 7pm As part of Norfolk County Council’s Rooting for Nature campaign, there is a  live Q&A hosted on the County Council’s Facebook page on Wednesday 01 July beginning at 7pm with Master Composter, Bee Springwood. Bee will talking all things Home Composting including alternatives such as Wormeries and Bokashi…

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27 Jun 2020

Community Bike Repair; Tuckswood, Norwich

Event Date: 27/06/20

Saturday 27 June 2020, 10:00 – 14:00, TUCH-cyclehub, Garages next to Tuckswood Library, Robin Hood Road, Norwich NR4 6BX Do you live in the Lakenham area of Norwich?  Is your bike not working properly? Gears not working? Why not pop along to TUCH – Cycle Hub to learn how to maintain your bike and help…

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20 Jun 2020

Home Composting Advice- Summer Fete, Hillside Avenue Primary School, Norwich, NR7 0QW *CANCELLED*

Event Date: 20/06/20

Summer Fete, Saturday 20 June 2020, 10am-2pm, Hillside Avenue Primary School, Hillside Avenue, Norwich NR7 0QW Come along to the annual summer fete to raise funds to support the school and it’s students, a good fun day out for the local community! This year we are trying to create a different feel to our typical…

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06 Jun 2020

Home Composting Advice – Family Learning Day, Aylsham High School, Sir Williams Lane, Aylsham, NORWICH. NR11 6AN *CANCELLED*

Event Date: 06/06/20

Saturday 6 June 2020, 10am – 2pm, Aylsham High School. Sir Williams Ln, Aylsham, NORWICH. NR11 6AN Join Norfolk Master Composters at the Aylsham Community Trust family learning day. This fabulous event brings all of the schools in the cluster, the children’s centre, pre-schools and many local organisations together each providing an activity ranging from…

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20 May 2020

Food Savvy’s Lockdown Kitchen

Event Date: 20/05/20

Food Savvy’s Lockdown Kitchen  It’s lockdown and time to get #FoodSavvy, sharpen up your kitchen skills and cut back on your food bills. Over the next month, Food Savvy and our partners Hubbub will be hosting top chefs to give you a pinch of delicious, sustainable and affordable eating ‘inspo’, right in time for tea….

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17 May 2020

Home Composting Advice – Nature in the Garden, Grapes Hill Community Garden, Norwich, NR2 4HH *CANCELLED*

Event Date: 17/05/20

Saturday 17 May 2020, 11am – 3pm, Grapes Hill, Norwich, NR2 4HH Join Norfolk’s Master Composters for advice on Home composting. For more information please visit Grapes Hill Community Garden – Nature in the Garden

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16 May 2020

Home Composting Advice – Cromer Gardening Festival 2020, Cromer, NR27 0AH *CANCELLED*

Event Date: 16/05/20

Saturday 16 May 2020, 10am -4pm North Lodge Park, Cromer, NR27 0AH Join Norfolk’s Master Composters at this year’s Friends of North Lodge Park Gardening Festival . In 2018 Friends of North Lodge Park launched a new event to the Cromer calendar as an addition to the popular Crab and Lobster Festival:the CROMER GARDENING FESTIVAL. This festival…

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13 May 2020

Food Savvy’s Lockdown Kitchen 

Event Date: 13/05/20

Food Savvy’s Lockdown Kitchen  It’s lockdown and time to get #FoodSavvy, sharpen up your kitchen skills and cut back on your food bills. Over the next month, Food Savvy and our partners Hubbub will be hosting top chefs to give you a pinch of delicious, sustainable and affordable eating ‘inspo’, right in time for tea….

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07 May 2020

Rooting for Nature – Facebook Live Q&A with Master Composter

Event Date: 07/05/20

Thursday 07 May 2020, Facebook live As part of Norfolk County Council’s Rooting for Nature campaign, there is a  live Q&A hosted on the County Council’s Facebook page on Thursday 7 May, beginning at 7pm with Master Composter, Alan Davies. Alan will be on hand to answer people’s questions and give top advice. Norfolk County…

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06 May 2020

Food Savvy’s Lockdown Kitchen

Event Date: 06/05/20

Food Savvy’s Lockdown Kitchen; Facebook Cook Along with live Q&As Wednesdays 5:30pm It’s lockdown and time to get #FoodSavvy, sharpen up your kitchen skills and cut back on your food bills. Over the next month, Food Savvy and our partners Hubbub will be hosting top chefs to give you a pinch of delicious, sustainable and…

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29 Apr 2020

Food Savvy’s Lockdown Kitchen; Facebook Cook Along with live Q&As Wednesdays 5:30pm

Event Date: 29/04/20

Food Savvy’s Lockdown Kitchen  It’s lockdown and time to get #FoodSavvy, sharpen up your kitchen skills and cut back on your food bills. Over the next month, Food Savvy and our partners Hubbub will be hosting top chefs to give you a pinch of delicious, sustainable and affordable eating ‘inspo’, right in time for tea….

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22 Apr 2020

Earth Day 2020

Event Date: 22/04/20

Earth Day 2020 On Earth Day 2020, we seize all the tools and actions that we have, big and small, to change our lives and change our world, not for one day, but forever.  While the coronavirus may force us to keep our distance, it will not force us to keep our voices down. The…

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17 Apr 2020

Community Bike Repair Scheme – Tuckswood Library, Robin Hood Road, Norwich NR4 6BX *CANCELLED*

Event Date: 17/04/20

Friday 17 April 2020, 10am – 2pm, Tuckswood Library, Norwich , NR4 6BX Do you live in the Lakenham area of Norwich?  Is your bike not working properly? Gears not working? Why not pop along to TUCH – Cycle Hub to learn how to maintain your bike and help get it repaired. For more information…

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29 Mar 2020

Litter Pick:Thorpe Marriot, Village Sign, Thorpe Marriot,NR8 6XG *CANCELLED*

Event Date: 29/03/20

Sunday 29 March 2020, 11am- 12pm, Meet at Village Sign, Thorpe Marriott, NR8 6XG Join Taverham and Drayton Litter Pickers for a local litter pick. Each litter pick raises £50 to support local residents, who are out of work, to access training opportunities. Free teas and coffee provided after the event by ‘The Otter’ To…

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24 Mar 2020

Rag Rug making Workshop, Norwich – *CANCELLED*

Event Date: 24/03/20

Tuesday 24 March 2020, 12:30-16:30, KindaKafe 21-23 Castle Meadow, Norwich, NR1 3DH Rag rug is a craft that uses upcycled textiles and quickly creates a beautiful finished piece. And its cheap and easy to do. Learn the basics at this workshop and develop the skills to develop this heritage craft at home. I will help…

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21 Mar 2020

Community Bike Repair Scheme – Tuckswood Library, Robin Hood Road, Norwich, NR4 6BX *CANCELLED*

Event Date: 21/03/20

Saturday 21 March 2020, 10am – 2pm, Tuckswood Library, Norwich , NR4 6BX Do you live in the Lakenham area of Norwich? Is your bike not working properly? Gears not working? Why not pop along to TUCH – Cycle Hub to learn how to maintain your bike and help get it repaired. For more information…

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20 Mar 2020

Great British Spring Clean, UK *Postponed*

Event Date: 20/03/20 - 13/04/20

Great British Spring Clean Join the Great British Spring Clean 2020 and get involved the country’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign. Together, we can make a massive difference. All our individual actions can help to transform our country for the better, creating cleaner streets, parks and beaches, protecting our wildlife and, ultimately, stopping the tide of…

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19 Mar 2020

Litter Pick: Drayton, Bob Carter Centre, Drayton NR8 6DW *CANCELLED*

Event Date: 19/03/20

Thursday 19 March 2020, 12pm- 1pm, Drayton Park, Opp. Bob Carter Centre, Drayton, NR8 6DW Join Taverham and Drayton Litter Pickers for a local litter pick. Each litter pick raises £50 to support local residents, who are not in work, to access training opportunities. To find out more visit Taverham and Drayton Litterpickers

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18 Mar 2020

Global Recycling Day 2020

Event Date: 18/03/20

Saturday 18 March 2020 Every year, the earth yields billions of tons of natural resources to transform into consumables. At some point, there will be nothing left. That’s why we must, as a planet, think again about what we throw away seeing not waste, but opportunity.  Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognize,…

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14 Mar 2020

Litter Pick: Taverham, Taverham Youth Room, Taverham NR8 6JR- *CANCELLED*

Event Date: 14/03/20

Saturday 14 March 2020, 10am- 11am, Meet at Taverham Youth Room, Taverham NR8 6JR Join Taverham and Drayton Litter Pickers for a local litter pick. Every litter pick raises £50 to support local residents, who are not in work, to access training opportunities. To find out more visit Taverham and Drayton Litterpickers

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14 Mar 2020

Mend and Make Beautiful, Re.source, Timberhill, Norwich

Event Date: 14/03/20

Saturday 14 March 2020, 3pm Re.Source,Timberhill, Norwich Can we help make our loved items last longer, look beautiful and come out of the back of the wardrobe or blanket box again? Every week the UK sends 11 million items of clothing to landfill. Lots of us simply have clothes piled up that we’re not wearing…

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12 Mar 2020

Public Consultation on New Norwich South Recycling Centre – Tesco Superstore, Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR4 6DZ

Event Date: 12/03/20

Thursday 12 March 2020, 4pm-8pm, Tesco Superstore, Ipswich road, Norwich, NR4 6DZ Take a look at plans for a brand new £1.9million recycling centre to the south of Norwich. A new larger modern recycling centre at Harford could replace the current site at Ketteringham. This site would complement the planned new recycling centre to the…

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07 Mar 2020

Re: New; a swishing event- Rowan House, Queens Road , Hethersett, NR9 3DB

Event Date: 07/03/20

Saturday 7 March 2020, 7pm-9:30pm,  Rowan House, Queens Road, Hethersett, NR9 3DB An evening to celebrate sustainable fashion and living. Swap up to 8 items of clothing whilst learning more about how to live sustainably. Event organised by Mumma and More . This is a ticketed event; tickets available from EventBrite   

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05 Mar 2020

Gressenhall Ecobrick Club

Event Date: 05/03/20

Thursday 5 March 7pm -9pm,  The Reading Room, Gressenhall, NR20 4DT A pop in session for all who want to learn more, stuff in company or just want to know ‘what it’s all about’ We are there from 7 till 9pm but feel free to arrive late or leave early… tools and some plastic available,…

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04 Mar 2020

UPCYCLING AND BASIC SEWING, WYMONDHAM LIBRARY *Fully Booked*

Event Date: 04/03/20 - 01/04/20

Wednesday 04 March – Wednesday 01 April, 10am – 12:30pm, Wymondham Library, Back Lane, Wymondham, NR18 0QB A short course (5 sessions over 5 weeks) where you can explore a number of simple, environmentally friendly upcycling craft skills. We will cover paper crafts, simple sewing crafts all using materials that are easy to use, low…

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02 Mar 2020

Public Consultation on New Norwich South Recycling Centre – The Forum, Norwich, NR2 1BH

Event Date: 02/03/20

Monday 2 March 2020, 10:30-13:30, The Forum, Millenium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1BH Take a look at plans for a brand new £1.9million recycling centre to the south of Norwich. A new larger modern recycling centre at Harford could replace the current site at Ketteringham. This site would complement the planned new recycling centre to the…

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29 Feb 2020

Litter Pick: Thorpe Marriott, Thorpe Marriott, NR8 6XG

Event Date: 29/02/20

Saturday 29 February 2020, 11am- 12pm, Thorpe Marriott, NR8 6XG Join Taverham and Drayton Litter Pickers for a local litter pick. Meet at Thorpe Marriott village sign, Stay on for free tea and coffee after the event (kindly provided by The Otter) To find out more visit Taverham and Drayton Litterpickers

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29 Feb 2020

New-U Jumble Sale – Castle Quarter, Norwich

Event Date: 29/02/20

Saturday 29 February 2020, 10am – 5pm, Honesty Library, Castle Quarter, Norwich. We hold a jumble sale in the Honesty Library in the Castle Quarter on the last Saturday of every month to help raise money for New-U (which is a registered charity). – There’ll be menswear, womenswear, kidswear, and accessories. – Free entry. –…

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26 Feb 2020

Upcycling and basic sewing, Wymondham library *Fully Booked*

Event Date: 26/02/20

Wednesday 26 February, 10am – 12:30pm, Wymondham Library, Back Lane, Wymondham, NR18 0QB A short course where you can explore a number of simple, environmentally friendly upcycling craft skills. We will cover paper crafts, simple sewing crafts all using materials that are easy to use, low cost and readily available from home if you continue…

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22 Feb 2020

Master Gardener Inducton Programme, Discovery Centre, King’s Lynn, PE30 2LA

Event Date: 22/02/20 - 23/02/20

Saturday 22 February & Sunday 23 February 2020, 09:00- 17:30 each day. Discovery Centre, Columbia Way, King’s Lynn PE30 2LA Are you passionate about gardening and sharing your knowledge with others? Have you got a local group you’d like to support with growing their own fruit and veg? Garden Organic are looking for Master Gardener…

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19 Feb 2020

Book Talk – Letters to the Earth, Waterstones, Norwich

Event Date: 19/02/20

Wednesday 19 February 2020,  19:00- 21:00, Waterstones, Castle Street, Norwich We live in disturbing times, with the threats from climate change becoming ever more terrifyingly apparent. To counter and capture this despair, the largest creative response to climate change was put together by Culture Declares Emergency and published as “Letters to the Earth”; a collection…

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18 Feb 2020

A Conversation about Climate Change, The Chapel Coffee House, Ormesby NR29 3RS

Event Date: 18/02/20

Tuesday 18 February 2020, 7pm-9pm, The Chapel Coffee House, Ormesby NR29 3RS The Trinity Broads project are hosting this event for local people to find out more about climate change. An opportunity to see the scientific evidence, ask questions, learn how it will impact us locally and what action we can take to really make…

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16 Feb 2020

Norwich Seed and Plant Swap 2020, Silver Road Community Centre, Norwich NR3 4TB

Event Date: 16/02/20

Sunday 16 February 2020, 11am – 3pm, Silver Road Community Centre, Norwich, NR3 4TB. It’s the 2020 Norwich Seed and Plant Swap! In partnership with the Norwich Allotment Association, we’re offering allotmenteers and gardeners across Norwich and Norfolk the chance to come together to swap seeds, potted plants, gardening books and hints and tips. There’ll…

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16 Feb 2020

Group Nappy Consultation, Carrowbreck Close, Hellesdon.

Event Date: 16/02/20

Sunday 16 February 2020, 10:30am – 12:30pm. Carrowbreck Close, Hellesdon Free group nappy consultation *booking essential* Come along and find out everything you need to know about cloth nappies. All the types, what you really need, how to care for them and all your questions answered. Babies and older children welcome. For more information and…

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15 Feb 2020

The Big Fix 2020 Countrywide

Event Date: 15/02/20

Repair Cafe’s across the UK are uniting for Britain’s Biggest Repair Cafe! On Saturday 15th February, 10am – 1pm,  hundreds of volunteers at Repair Cafes across the country are participating in a nationwide day of repair events. Coordinated by Recycle Devon and Devon County Council in partnership with all participating Repair Cafes, The Big Fix 2020 is day…

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15 Feb 2020

Mend and Make Beautiful, Re.source, Timberhill, Norwich

Event Date: 15/02/20

Saturday 15 February 2020, 3pm Re.Source, Timberhill, Norwich Can we help make our loved items last longer, look beautiful and come out of the back of the wardrobe or blanket box again? Every week the UK sends 11 million items of clothing to landfill. Lots of us simply have clothes piled up that we’re not…

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15 Feb 2020

Community Clean Up – King’s Lynn

Event Date: 15/02/20

Saturday 15 February 2020, from 10am, Kings Lynn. Join Rooting for Earth  for a community clean up in King’s Lynn. Meet at the Spar near The Walks  

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14 Feb 2020

Climate Crisis Banner-Making Workshop, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum, Norwich 

Event Date: 14/02/20

Friday 14 February 2020, 11am-1pm, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum, Norwich Are you attending the National Climate Strike? Are you keen to make your own banner or poster? Join us on the Ground Floor of the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library from 11am-1pm for a FREE climate crisis banner-making drop-in workshop. We encourage…

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13 Feb 2020

Gressenhall Ecobrick Club, Reading Room, Gressenhall, NR20 4DT

Event Date: 13/02/20

Thursday 13 February 7pm -9pm,  The Reading Room, Gressenhall, NR20 4DT A pop in session for all who want to learn more, stuff in company or just want to know ‘what it’s all about’ We are there from 7 till 9pm but feel free to arrive late or leave early… tools and some plastic available,…

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13 Feb 2020

Litter Pick: Drayton. Opp Bob Carter Centre, Drayton, NR8 6DW

Event Date: 13/02/20

Thursday 13 February 2020, 12pm- 1pm, Drayton Park, Opp. Bob Carter Centre, Drayton, NR8 6DW Join Taverham and Drayton Litter Pickers for a local litter pick. To find out more visit Taverham and Drayton Litterpickers

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08 Feb 2020

Norfolk Makers Festival

Event Date: 08/02/20 - 23/02/20

Saturday 8 February – Sunday 23 February 2020, The Forum and Countywide Fringe Festival The Norfolk Makers Festival brings sixteen days of inspiring exhibitions, creative activities, workshops, demonstrations, talks and crafty conversation to the The Forum, in Norwich, and to venues around the county. This year the festival is full of repair, up-cycling and reuse…

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08 Feb 2020

Litter Pick: Taverham. Taverham Youth Room, Taverham, NR8 6JR

Event Date: 08/02/20

Saturday 8 February 2020, 10am-11 am, Taverham Youth Room, Taverham, NR8 6JR Join Taverham and Drayton Litter Pickers for a local litter pick. Meet near the Tennis Courts, please wear something red. To find out more visit Taverham and Drayton Litterpickers   

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01 Feb 2020

The Big South Norfolk Litter Pick

Event Date: 01/02/20 - 31/03/20

The Big South Norfolk Litter Pick launches today. Each spring, South Norfolk District Council works with communities and community groups to help reduce litter in South Norfolk by asking them to take part in the Big Litter Pick. This initiative encourages communities to work together to keep their villages or towns clean and tidy.  South…

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27 Jan 2020

Dragon Hall Debates:Rubbish, National Centre for Writing, Norwich

Event Date: 27/01/20

Dragon Hall Debates: Rubbish, Monday 27 January 2020, National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall, Norwich Control. Alt. Delete? We know that our planet faces serious waste issues, but what if we redefined rubbish? UEA’s Dr Lorna Richardson will explore the value of preserving our digital heritage; poet Dr John Wedgwood Clarke will take us down…

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16 Jan 2020

Ecobrick Club, Reading Room, Gressenhall NR20 4TW

Event Date: 16/01/20

Thursday 16 January 2020, 7pm – 9pm Gressenhall Reading Room NR20 4TW Welcome to 2020’s first Gressenhall’s Ecobrick Club meeting. Come along, learn how you can take personal responsibility for your plastic and meet some great people. Tools available. Everyone welcome from beginners to professional. For more information visit Norwich EcoBrickers 

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