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We’re proud to have supported Poppies Nursery this festive season by donating soft toys for their beautiful Christmas bags.

Each child will be heading home with a special bundle containing:

✨ A handmade keepsake

🎄 A Christmas card and gift from Poppies

🧸 And now, thanks to your support of the Phoenix, a cuddly toy to treasure

Moments like these remind us what community is all about—small acts of kindness that make a big impact for local families.

A huge thank you to the team at Poppies for the care they put into making Christmas magical for the children they support. We’re honoured to play a part.

This month’s word is one to make you smile—literally!

Beatification

👉 [bee-at-uh-fi-key-shuhn]

noun

The act of making blissfully happy

It’s a word that reminds us of the small and powerful ways we can bring joy to others and ourselves—something we try to do every day at the Phoenix.

What’s brought you a bit of beatification this month?

We’re pleased to be hosting the next SNAP (Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel) Priority Setting Meeting for North Walsham and surrounding parishes.

🗓 Date: Monday 25 November 2024

🕡 Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

📍 Location: The Phoenix Group, 12 Market Place, North Walsham, NR28 9BP

This is your chance to have your say about issues affecting your local area. All residents are welcome to attend.

🔎 A panel of local volunteers will review the issues raised and set the community policing and partnership priorities for the coming months.

📧 Got something you’d like to raise in advance? Email: SNTNorthWalsham@norfolk.police.uk

The meeting is open to residents of North Walsham and neighbouring parishes, including:

Antingham, Bacton, Dilham, Felmingham, Gimingham, Happisburgh, Honing, Knapton, Mundesley, Paston, Skeyton, Suffield, Swafield, Swanton Abbott, Trunch, Walcott, Westwick, Witton and Worstead.

🤩 We’re delighted to be hosting the Lloyds Bank Community Banker at The Phoenix Group every Wednesday from 9am to 3pm—now through to mid-April!

Whether you’re a personal or business customer, they’re here to help with:

✅ Card and PIN services

✅ Managing your account

✅ Internet Banking

✅ Lloyds Mobile Banking app

✅ Telephone Banking

✅ Payments and transfers

📍 Where? The Phoenix Group, 12 Market Place, North Walsham, NR28 9BP

🕘 When? Wednesdays, 9:00am – 3:00pm

🔔 Please note: There is no cash facility available during these sessions.

Ever wondered what flies off the shelves quickest in our community pantry?

According to our stats from May to October 2024, the most popular item last month was… Jaffa Cakes! 🍊🍫

Topping the chart with a big jump in October, they were clearly a favourite treat as the weather started to turn.

Also high up the list were Bourbon Creams, Pink Wafers, and Puffed Snacks, showing that a little sweetness goes a long way.

Come see what’s on offer this week—there’s always something new to try!

🥫☕️ We’re open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am–4pm.