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The campaign to SCRAP fly-tipping in west Norfolk continues with a successful prosecution. On 30 June 2021 a man, who pleaded guilty to dumping a sizable amount of domestic household waste on private land at Fisher Fleet on Cross Bank Road, King’s Lynn, was fined over £3400 in costs, fines and compensation. Cllr Paul Kunes,…
30/07/21 | Read More
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 for questions and answers. The dates…
23/07/21 | Read More
Norfolk County Council’s Household Hazardous Waste Day events are set to return this Autumn. This will also see the first event at the new Norwich North Recycling Centre. The next events are scheduled for September and October 2021: King’s Lynn – 9am-5pm 11 & 12 September Dereham – 9am-5pm 18 & 19 September Thetford– 9am-5pm 25 &…
22/07/21 | Read More
With the Government confirming that England will move on to step 4 of the roadmap from 19 July 2021, the borough council will resume weekly food caddy collections. Cllr Paul Kunes, Cabinet member for Environment at the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, wants to encourage residents to dig out their kitchen caddy…
15/07/21 | Read More
A number of vehicle breakers offering illegal car parts have been removed from one of the world’s biggest online marketplaces, as part of an education campaign of 20,000 sellers. During a two-week trial in February, the Environment Agency (EA) and eBay UK joined forces to target vehicle breakers and parts sellers using the marketplace to…
30/06/21 | Read More
Popular Bokashi compost bins are again joining a range of cut-price compost bins to suit gardens large and small as Norfolk is urged to Root for Nature. In the second year of a successful campaign the county’s waste and recycling team are calling for even more people to switch to composting at home to help…
02/06/21 | Read More
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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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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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…
Find Out MoreEvent 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…
Find Out MoreEvent 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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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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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…
Find Out MoreEvent 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…
Find Out MoreEvent 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
Find Out MoreEvent 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…
Find Out MoreEvent 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)…
Find Out MoreEvent 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…
Find Out MoreEvent 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…
Find Out MoreEvent 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…
Find Out MoreEvent 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…
Find Out MoreEvent 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….
Find Out MoreEvent 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…
Find Out MoreEvent 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…
Find Out MoreEvent 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…
Find Out MoreEvent 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…
Find Out MoreEvent 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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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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