Our Stories, Our Power

Our Stories, Our Power supports local residents in the North City Centre area to strengthen their community, in ways that work for them. Whether you want to share your views, take part in activities, or just stay in the loop, you’re in the right place!

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North City Centre

We’re working alongside residents in the North City Centre area of Norwich to explore how they can have more control over their community, the services they use and the decisions that affect their lives.

If you live in or around the following areas, we’d love to chat to you about getting involved: Magdalen Street, Mousehold Street, Bull Close Road, Pitt Street, St. Augustines Street, Sussex Street, Cowgate and Balfour Street.

Upcoming community events

We’re hosting friendly community pop-up events that bring people together, help turn ideas into action, and give you space to share your stories. The events will include a range of community activities to get involved in, free of charge, from arts and crafts to cooking!

We will also be recording a second series of our ‘Community Unboxed‘ podcast to take place during these pop-ups, supported and delivered by local residents and community organisations.

Events

No need to book – just pop along to one of our friendly, inclusive events:

  • Sat 30th May- 11:00am-4:00pm-Norwich Puppet Theatre: Community Pride & Creativity. Come together to meet your neighbours, with creative activities provided by Art Table and New-U
  • Sat 13th June- 11:00am-4:00pm- St Saviour’s Yard: Sunflower Seed & Share. Growing community connection- your voice, your ideas, your community.
  • Tue 7th July- 2:30pm-5:00pm- Magdalen Gates Primary School Summer Fair: Let’s Talk Local.What’s on locally for families
  • Sat 11th July- 11:00am-4:00pm- The Shoebox Community Hub: Create, Connect & Share. Getting involved locally & exploring mental health as a community (activities provided by Creative Drift group & Cast Off)
  • Sat 25th July- 11:00am-4:00pm- VR Rooms: Create, Connect & Share. Exploring local groups and what’s on (activities including ‘Just Dance’ and ‘Make your own smoothie’ pedal bike!)
  • Thu 6th August- 12:00-2:00pm- Guildencroft Park: Let’s Talk Local.A celebration of our community (including a picnic in the park and games alongside St Eds & Guideincroft Residents, Norwich City Council)
  • Sat 26th September- 11:00am- 4:00pm-St Augustine’s Hall: Create, Connect & Share. Accessing opportunities and exploring local connection (plus a fun cooking activity delivered by Joanna’s Cooking for kindness)
  • Sat 17th October – 9:30am-2:00pm- St Mary Magdalen, Silver Road: Let’s Talk Local. Repair Cafe pop-up

Thu 30th April– 4:30pm-7:30pm- Don Pratt Court: Exploring Hot Topics. A closer look at what’s been said so far and recurring themes including local groups and activities, local connection and volunteering.

Thu 18th June- 4:30pm-7:30pm-Don Pratt Court: Exploring Community Pride. A closer look at what’s been highlighted by local residents including cleanliness, anti-social behaviour, and green spaces

Wed 1st July- 10am-1pm- The Shoebox Community Hub: Mental Health & Local Connection. Explore the conversations we’ve had so far, and how the community can strengthen local support.

Wed 29th July- 11am-2pm- St Saviour’s Yard: Community Spirit in Action. What’s been said by residents so far, and explore how the community can connect more– your voice, your ideas, your community.

Wed 5th August- time tbc- The Shoebox Community Hub: Community-Led Change in Action. Devising plans and solutions together, for what’s been discussed so far.

Sat 29th August- time tbc- St Saviour’s Yard: Cleaner, Safer Streets. Devising plans and solutions together, for what’s been discussed so far.

Get involved

Tell us what matters to you! We’re looking for residents who want to get involved, in big or small ways!

You could:

  • Support setup and welcome people at the pop-up events
  • Run or support a small activity
  • Join the ‘Community Unboxed’ podcast with a positive story to tell, or share some information on a service or group you run that supports your local community

We’d love to hear from you! Simply contact our friendly Community team and they will provide more information on how you can be a part of it!

Local groups and activities

We’re gathering a list of local activities and groups – run at low cost (and sometimes free) by people in your community. If you’ve got a local group you run and would like to let more people in your community know about it get in touch to be added to the list.

Or perhaps you have an idea on an activity or community group you’d like to setup but not sure where to start? Get in touch with our Community team who can point you in the right direction.

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Community Pop Ups

Community Meetings

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Stories from the community

We share local stories, learning and ideas from residents – celebrating what’s happening now and what’s possible next. Here are a few ways your story can be shared:

  • Podcast episodes. Share local places of interest, services, affordable activities, or general positive stories of ‘neighbourliness’!
  • Community newsletter. Get featured, see what’s on, and find out what services and support are available, in your local community.
  • Social Media. Follow our Social pages to stay in the loop or simply drop us a message.

Your Stories

  • Abigail Taylor

    Hear Abigail’s inspiring story

    Abigail tells us about the group she runs, Arts Table, what inspired her to grow something special in the community, and how she is achieving this.

    Part One

    Part Two

Community team

Partners and supporters

Thanks to our project partners and supporters the National Lottery Community Fund, Healthy Norwich, Norwich Health and Wellbeing Partnership, Norwich City Council and the ICB Integrated Neighbourhood Team.

Read more about the project background