Felbrigg Hall and Gardens is one of the National Trust properties in North Norfolk.  The beautiful 17th century house which is set in 580 acres of parkland welcomes visitors all year round.  In addition to its cafe and bookshop, Felbrigg offers many activities and has recently expanded its portfolio to include Walk Felbrigg.  Following a successful trial in January, Walk Felbrigg officially launched in May 2026.  Walk Felbrigg offers inclusive, accessible, free guided walks at 11.30am on the first and third Wednesday of the month and at 1.30pm on the first Saturday of the month.  Complimentary community walks can also be arranged.  Walk Felbrigg provides an excellent opportunity to get outside in nature, learn about Felbrigg Hall and Gardens, meet new people and enjoy some gentle exercise.

Norfolk RecoveryFest will take place on Saturday 22 August 2026 from 10am to 4pm at The Forum in Norwich.  It's the first of its kind and promises to be fun, welcoming, reflective and informative.  There will be entertainment (face painting, circus acts and live music), an art exhibition and the opportunity to chat with people and seek support and advice.  Norfolk RecoveryFest has been created in response to feedback from people with lived experience of substance misuse and mental ill health who said that they want to challenge the stigma and grow their community.  The event is completely free and everyone is welcome at Norfolk RecoveryFest.  Come along - you might even meet Recovery Rex, the festival's mascot!

Walking with the Wounded offer mental health, employment and wrap around, holistic support to veterans and their families.  It's 15 years since Ed Parker, Simon Daglish, Prince Harry and colleagues completed their first expedition to the North Pole and to celebrate, Walking with the Wounded have a number of fundraising events planned.  They have also recently published their 2025 impact report which highlights the depth, breadth and value of WWTW's work.

Veterans Central is based at the station headquarters in West Raynham, NR21 7PL and supports veterans, emergency services personnel, the farming community and their families.  Based on the 4 Cs - coffee, cake, conversation and company - everyone receives a warm welcome and finds their sense of purpose.  People can help out with the ongoing renovations, tend the garden, restore heritage items, research military history or simply enjoy the homebaked refreshments.  Veterans Central is open 10am-3pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and has an annual open day - this year on Sunday, July 19, 2026

In late 2025 having identified a need to combat social isolation and loneliness in Melton Constable and inspired by a visit to the Bircham Centre, The Melton Pot was born.  Volunteers have worked together to transform an empty shop into a cosy community cafe which is open Wednesday-Saturday 10am to 2pm.  Everyone receives a warm welcome at The Melton Pot which operates on a "pay as you wish" basis and if money is a challenge, people can use their "cupcake voucher" scheme where people have "paid it forward" and purchased in advance for someone else to use. 

This week on Community Connectors, we’re joined by the team from Everyone Active North Norfolk to explore their brand-new Move More Membership—a programme designed to make health and fitness more accessible for everyone.

We chat with GP Exercise Referral Coordinator John Fowler, Membership Advisor Rachel Keceli, and Swim Manager Lisa Bearne about breaking down barriers to exercise, building confidence, and creating a welcoming space for all abilities.

From GP referrals and holistic wellbeing support to swimming, classes, and community fitness initiatives, there’s far more on offer than you might expect.

In this important and powerful episode of Community Connectors, host Catherine is joined by Susannah Armstrong-Cobb, Communications Officer at the Norfolk Community Safety Partnership, to talk about the Exploitation Awareness Campaign and why it matters to all of us.

Together, they unpack what exploitation really is, why it is often hidden, and how it can affect anyone, anywhere — children, young people and adults alike. Susannah explains the many different forms exploitation can take, including criminal and sexual exploitation, county lines, modern slavery, cuckooing, online harms, fraud and unhealthy relationships, and why people may not even realise it is happening to them.

The conversation explores:

Susannah also introduces knowthesigns.info, a new one-stop website created to bring together clear information, support routes and reporting options in one place. Whether you’re a professional, a community volunteer, a parent, or simply someone who wants to keep others safe, this episode highlights how even sharing a small concern could help protect someone from harm.

A vital listen that reminds us all: if it doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it – get help and support.