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Thanks to the generous support of our grant funders and the strength of our community partnerships. North Walsham Phoenix Group was able to deliver meaningful help to local residents throughout 2024.

In summer, working closely with North Walsham schools, we provided eligible families with:

• A slow cooker to support cost-effective meal preparation,
• Pantry credit to help reduce food costs,
• A voucher for the community clothes shop.

As the weather turned colder, our focus shifted to winter resilience. We gifted:

• Heated throws to members aged 65 and over,
• Additional pantry credit to help with rising household expenses.

We’re especially grateful to JB Postles for their help in transporting and delivering goods, allowing us to stretch our grant funding further and reach more households.

Please note the following changes to our usual hours over the Easter period:

• Good Friday (18th April): Closed
• Saturday (19th April): Closed as normal
• Easter Sunday (20th April): Closed as normal
• Bank Holiday Monday (21st April): Closed
• Tuesday (22nd April): Early Closing at 15:00hrs (instead of 16:00hrs) due to essential maintenance on our coffee machine ☕🔧

We hope you have a lovely Easter and look forward to seeing you soon!

Last year North Walsham Phoenix Group partnered with Reed Wellbeing and the NHS to bring free health checks straight to the heart of our community. Held right on the High Street, these pop-up clinics removed the usual barriers—no lengthy forms, no long journeys—just simple, face-to-face support where people live and work.

What is an NHS Health Check?

An NHS Health Check is a free appointment for adults aged 40–74 to assess risk factors for:

• Heart disease
• Type 2 diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Stroke
• Dementia

Each 20-minute check includes measurements of blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index and personalised lifestyle advice.

Why on the High Street?

• Accessibility: Easy to drop in on your way to work or the shops
• Early intervention: Spot risk factors before they become more serious
• Local support: Friendly staff from Reed Wellbeing and the NHS on-hand to answer questions

How to Book

Appointments remain free and straightforward:

1. Call Reed Wellbeing on 01263 000000
2. Book via the NHS website (search “NHS Health Check North Walsham”)

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Thank you to everyone who stopped by—your health matters, and together we’re making wellbeing part of everyday life in North Walsham.

#HealthChecks #CommunityHealth #NorthWalsham #Wellbeing

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday to celebrate one incredible year at The Phoenix Building!

It was truly heart-warming to see so many of our friends, supporters, and community members come together. Your presence made the day so special, and we’re so grateful to be surrounded by such a brilliant community.

🙏 A massive thank you to our amazing volunteers who helped the day run so smoothly — and an extra special shoutout to Matthew’s Mum for surprising us all with a showstopper of a cake. 🍰👏

We were having such a good time, we only managed to capture a couple of quick photos — always a good sign of a great day!

Here’s to another year of community, connection, and making a difference — together. ❤️

A huge congratulations to North Norfolk Youth Advisory Board (YAB) on running their very first youth club session this evening right here in the Phoenix Building!

This free club is open to young people aged 11–19 (or up to 25 with additional needs) living or studying in North Norfolk, and is a great way to:

• Make new friends
• Build confidence
• Take part in positive activities
• Have your voice heard

🕓 Wednesdays, 4–5:30pm (term time only)

📍 Phoenix Building, North Walsham

📧 Parents and carers must get in touch via nnyab@map.uk.net to find out how to get involved.