Tag Archives: Norwich
Bishop of Norwich set for fundraising ‘leap of faith’
The 30th anniversary of Norfolk charity the Matthew Project, which supports people with drug and alcohol issues across the county
Mock-up of Bishop of Norwich skydive
Mark Shields Friday, November 15, 2013
2:44 PM
The Bishop of Norwich is no stranger to leaps of faith.
One performed thousands of feet in the air with someone strapped to your back is rather a different matter.
But that is what the Rt Revd Graham James is preparing for, to mark the 30th anniversary of Norfolk charity the Matthew Project, which supports people with drug and alcohol issues across the county.
He said: “Christians have often spoken about taking a ‘leap of faith’. I’m doing so in a tandem sky dive next May as patron of the Matthew Project.
“When I came to Norwich 14 years ago it was one of the first local organisations to ask me to become its patron.
The Silver Road Day centre must be saved for local carers and residents
Former Norwich day centre removed from auction as battle to keep it for the community continues
Richard Wheeler Wednesday, February 6, 2013
A former city day centre has been removed from an auction after campaigners secured extra time to keep it for the community.
The Silver Rooms, in Silver Road, had been given a guide price of £75,000-plus and was due to be available at an auction on Thursday, February 14.
But the Norfolk County Council-owned building has been added to Norwich City Council’s asset of community value list.
This means community groups have until March 15 to express an interest in the site. If a bid is judged to be valid then a further six months will be made available for groups to raise cash – before it then goes to auction.
Why We Love Our Library!
Explore your local library and discover a whole world of wonder!
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The Norwich Community Learning Champions have made films celebrating the range of ‘relaxed’ learning that takes place in Norwich’s Millennium Library (but also, about the value of libraries in general). Explore your local library and discover a whole world of wonder!
