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A tiny Norfolk church has been highly commended at the National Churches Awards for its work with volunteers. Diss URC church member and Community Worker, Ruth Bridges, reports.
Tiny Norfolk church wins national accolade
South Norfolk church celebrates finished repairs
A South Norfolk church has celebrated the completion of phase 2 of a major project to repair the building walls, reports project co-ordinator Beryl Dawson.
Norfolk church solar panels plan goes to government
A South Norfolk church has has its plans to put solar panels on a 30-year-old extension to the church approved by South Norfolk Council, but because of an objection by Historic England, the plan still needs to be approved by the government.
Norfolk church summer club explores creation
A South Norfolk church has hosted a summer club for children to explore different topics around the theme of creation through painting, flower arranging, other art and crafts, music as well as Bible stories.
Emmaus exhibition to reveal future Norfolk plans
Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney, a homelessness charity in South Norfolk, is opening an exhibition in September, in conjunction with Norfolk Heritage Week, to celebrate the heritage of the site and to launch the charity's future plans.
Investment plea for Norfolk home for homeless  
A Christian partnership in South Norfolk is looking for investors to help buy a home for homeless people in Diss.
Six-year project to repair Norfolk church completed
After a six-year repair project, the historic Carleton Rode Baptist Church in South Norfolk is finally finished and a thanksgiving service will be held in September.
South Norfolk church cafe closes for revamp 
A very popular community cafe based in a South Norfolk church is closing over the summer months in order to be able to re-fit its kitchen in line with its vision.
Village community centre celebrates 10 years 
A church building in the village of Flordon in Norfolk was packed full on the evening of 15 July 15 with people celebrating the 10th anniversary of its use as a community centre.
Norfolk fund-raiser for earthquake victims
Homelessness charity Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney is standing in solidarity with survivors of the devasting Turkey-Syria earthquake and hosting a fundraising event at its Ditchingham site on Saturday July 8 including a visit from its president Terry Waite
South Norfolk church finishes raising its roof
A South Norfolk church and community are finally able to celebrate completion of its Raise the Roof project after six years.
Norfolk pupils' Stations of the Cross artwork trail
During Holy Week people in Harleston followed the 14 Stations of the Cross, enjoying artwork created by the Primary Phase of Harleston Sancroft Academy.
£50k Lottery grant boost for South Norfolk church
High Oak PCC has been awarded a Development Grant of £48,955 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund for restoration work and to deliver a sustainable heritage, community and worship hub for the village at St Andrew’s Church, Deopham, in South Norfolk.
£400k grant boost for historic Norfolk chapel
Historic England has awarded a grant of £400,000 towards the repair of Grade I listed Becket’s Chapel in Wymondham.
James suggests taking a walk with significance 
Waveney Valley curate James Shelton is launching a new ministry around the practice of pilgrimage. Helen Baldry reports.
Norfolk church launches music excellence project
St Mary’s Church in Attleborough has embarked on the Attleborough Music Project (AMP), an inspiring venture that aims to create a centre of excellence for music in the region.
Bungay Christian retreat centre opens a creative cabin 
The Quiet Waters Christian Retreat Centre has created a ‘log cabin’ in the woods where guests can enjoy a range of creative activities.
Wymondham Abbey offers warm space and free lunch
Wymondham Abbey is offering a Warm Space during the week alongside a free lunch and a weekly playgroup after 'giving the idea a go'.
Jill’s Poringland talks help us to walk the walk 
Jill Gower from The Light House is running a series of talks in Poringland entitled Walking in the Anointing.
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