Please see below for information on the opportunities and events that are coming up in the district.
Community at Heart Awards
Nominations for our Community at Heart Awards are currently open! The deadline for nominations is Monday 12 September.
Please nominate HERE
The Community at Heart Awards celebrate volunteers, groups and business’ that go the extra mile in their local communities to help others. Without these people, our district wouldn’t have the welcoming, vibrant towns and villages we know and love.
Categories for this year’s awards are:
· Inspiration of the Year – someone who strives to achieve their best at work, in their studies, in sports, the arts, or in the community
· Young Person of the Year – a young person who has made a remarkable and inspiring achievements in support of their community (Aged 18 and under)
· Volunteer of the Year – an individual who has volunteered their time to make an outstanding contribution to their community
· Helping Hand Award – a friend, neighbour or carer who always goes the extra mile to help or support others
· Green at Heart Award – an individual, school, business or community group who has made an extra effort to have a positive impact on the environment.
· Business in the Community Award – a local business that has led or supported community initiatives and values
· Community Group of the Year – a community group that has made a significant contribution to the residents of their local area
· Community Hero – a person who has made a positive impact on an individual or their community. Someone who deserves special recognition for their effort and commitment.
Please nominate HERE
The Traveller’s Charm Trail
This year, for the Queens Platinum Jubilee, Broadland District Council released a free treasure trail which takes adventures to different areas throughout Broadland to solve clues and puzzles. This is a great activity to do as a family over the summer holidays! You can download a free online copy of the trail HERE
Until 30th October, we have a wonderful competition available for those that complete the trail with different prizes up for grabs, including:
· Broom Boats – a day out on a 6-person electric board with a luxury hamper.
· Bugz UK – free family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children, including four handling of the animal sessions. Plus four free x double scoops of ice creams, a main meal and drink for each person and an age appropriate gift for each child.
· Roar Dinosaur Park – family experience for four people, plus a discounted lunch.
We also have some Traveller’s Charm Trail booklets available, please get in touch to find out more.
Community at Heart Lottery
We just wanted to remind you of the Community at Heart Lottery. If you know of any community, sport or school groups that could do with some financial support then please encourage them to sign up to our local lottery.
Please also encourage residents to play too, tickets cost £1 and when supporters buy a ticket they will be able to choose what Good Cause to support. 50% of ticket sales will go to the person’s nominated good cause and 10% will go into a community fund run by Broadland District Council to benefit local good causes. The remaining 40% will go towards the prize money.
It’s a win-win for players as they can support a local group they may benefit from and also be in with a chance of winning £25/£250 each week or even £25,000 each month plus additional voucher prizes. Over the past 18 months Broadland residents winnings have totalled £13,675.00!
Sign up and find out more information, including terms and conditions, HERE.
We will soon have some A5 promotional leaflets available. If you would like to request some, please get in touch.
Marriott’s Way 10K
Our annual and very popular 10 kilometre race from Aylsham to Reepham along Marriott’s Way returns this year on Sunday 9 October. Entries to this great race are now open and can be purchased HERE
The mostly off-road and generally quite flat terrain, make this a great choice for beginner and experienced runners alike. Businesses and organisations are also encouraged to get involved, by getting a team of four together and taking up the MW10k corporate challenge. Last year the corporate challenge trophy was won by Norfolk County Council.
Please share this information with any local running/community groups in your area or even local business that might be interested in taking part.
Tots2Teens
Tots2Teens is ready to start next week and will be delivering sessions for 5 – 16 year olds throughout the Summer Holidays. More information about how to book and what’s on is HERE.
Tots2Teens is a Big Norfolk Holiday Fun provider, meaning all Broadland residents whose children are in receipt of means tested free school meals can book onto sessions for free! All children booking on this summer will also receive a lunch, whether they’re paying for the session or not.
There are still places available on our sessions, so please encourage residents to book if they’re struggling for things to do this summer!
This year, Tots2Teens celebrates its 30th birthday! To celebrate, we’ve created a summer family challenge. All children and young people who complete the 30 things challenge by the deadline will receive a goody pack containing activities to try and discounts for local attractions and clubs, as well as a badge and money off voucher for our Tots2Teens activities running in October half term. Find out more HERE.
