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Community Groups
Community groups can be accessed through The Shoebox Membership.
Members can join these groups in person at The Shoebox or you can join for free via Zoom. Get in touch to receive the Zoom link and sign up for a free Virtual Membership.
Contact group organisers or team@theshoebox.org.uk for more information.
Monday
Community Coffee Morning
10.30am-11.30am
Join us for a fun, relaxed weekly chat to help you start your week with a smile!
To join the group, email team@theshoebox.org.uk. Check out the Facebook event here.
Tuesday
Mindfulness and Meditation Group
10.30am-11.30am
Join us every Tuesday to enjoy guided meditations, the benefits of being mindful in your favourite activities while bringing these approaches into your daily life.
Email team@theshoebox.org.uk to receive the Zoom link. Check out the Facebook event here. Attend online and at The Shoebox.
Puzzle & Games Club
3pm-4pm
Come together with like-minded people to solve crosswords, word searches and more as a team! Board games more your thing? Play some of our games or bring your own! On the first and third Tuesday of the month.
Email team@theshoebox.org.uk to receive the Zoom link. Check out the Facebook event here. Attend online and at The Shoebox.
Wednesday
Wonder Women
10am-1pm
A relaxed and informal weekly support group focused around arts and crafts.
This group is not currently accepting new members. Online only.
Bridges Creative Writing Group
2pm-4pm
Creative writing group for people who have had, or are experiencing, mental health problems. Bring along any sort of writing to share and discuss. Take part in lively discussion and energetic writing exercises. Honesty box provided for drinks. Maximum of 9 people. Option to take part online as well as in person.
To enquire about joining the group contact: Hilary 07720396290 or email team@theshoebox.org.uk Check out the Facebook event here. Attend online or at The Shoebox.
Thursday
The Bridge Social Group
10am-12pm
(day and time subject to change)
A social group for young adults moving between services or who are ready to make changes and require some support. Everyone welcome, no referral needed. Temporarily meeting online only. The Bridge is a member-led community group.
To join the group contact: Rachel bridgeintocommunity@gmail.com. Online only.
Create Craft Chat
1pm - 3pm
Create Craft Chat is a weekly group who get together every Thursday, 1pm - 3pm.
A maximum of 9 people can attend in person, contact us to reserve your place. Option to take part online as well as in person.
Email team@theshoebox.org.uk to receive the Zoom link. Check out the Facebook event here. Attend online and at The Shoebox.
Friday
Friday Creative Writing Group
10am-12pm
Weekly creative writing group for those in Norwich. Fun, friendly and relaxed group where you can laugh, share and enjoy creative writing. Forget your worries, all you need is a little imagination.
To enquire about the group please email team@theshoebox.org.uk. Check out the Facebook event here. Attend online or at The Shoebox.
Friday Social Support Group
1pm - 3pm
This friendly, supportive group get together to talk, listen and laugh while making new friends!
For information on joining this group please email team@theshoebox.org.uk . Check out the Facebook event here. Attend online or at The Shoebox.
Running Club
3.30pm - 4.30pm
The Shoebox Running Club is a friendly, supportive group for runners of all abilities. Whether this will be your first ever jog or you're just looking for some company, the group will give you a warm welcome.
Start and finish at The Shoebox and enjoy a run around Norwich's beautiful city centre! For information on joining this group please email team@theshoebox.org.uk . Check out the Facebook event here. Attend at The Shoebox.
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Our funders and supporters help us to continue our work combating loneliness and social isolation in the local area - be that through events, celebration days or community groups. Find out more about Better Together Norfolk, Aviva Community Fund and Norwich Together Alliance.
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