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SUMMARY:Churches Count on Nature and Great Big Green Week  - free celebrations at Hemblington church
DESCRIPTION:Churches Count on Nature and Great Big Green Week will be celebrated at All Saints Church\, Hemblington between 8th – 16th June. There will be an exhibition in church from Tuesday 11th June highlighting the flora and fauna identified in and around the churchyard. It will also show how the church team is working towards the A Rocha eco-church awards\, concentrating on re-use/recycling and use of sustainable materials\, composting and community engagement. Norfolk Wildlife Trust has organised a walk and discussion about wildflower conservation in churchyards on Wednesday 12th June – see separate entry on the Diocesan website or book via the NWT website. The local Blofield & District Conservation Group BADCOG will be cutting the churchyard towards the end of the week\, to ensure the large variety of wildflowers will be abundant next year. Do come along and enjoy the beauty of the wildflower-filled churchyards\, the interesting architectural features of the church itself (round tower\, huge unique wall painting of the life of St Christopher\, well conserved octagonal font\, rood stairs – plus there is a level access WC) and support our efforts to keep the church building and surrounding areas in a good condition for future generations. Self-serve refreshments are always available. Do visit us any time!
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/churches-count-on-nature-and-great-big-green-week-free-celebrations-at-hemblington-church/
CATEGORIES:Environment,For children/child-friendly,Social & community concerns
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240601T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20240515T150256Z
CREATED:20240515T150246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T150256Z
UID:10001036-1717246800-1717257600@www.dioceseofnorwich.org
SUMMARY:Butterflies and Dragonflies of Trunch
DESCRIPTION:A macro photographic exhibition of butterflies and dragonflies found in and around Trunch with cream teas\, raffle and music. Free Entry\, Proceeds to restoration of church building.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/butterflies-and-dragonflies-of-trunch/
CATEGORIES:Church buildings,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240601T140000
DTSTAMP:20240515T134901Z
CREATED:20240515T134638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T134901Z
UID:10001029-1717236000-1717250400@www.dioceseofnorwich.org
SUMMARY:Green Day
DESCRIPTION:Join St Mark’s for an Eco awareness journey supporting local enthusiasts and focusing on creation that constantly nurtures\, sustains and inspires us! There will be many representatives\, lots of information as well as children’s activities and refreshments! It’s free to enter and all are welcome!
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/green-day/
CATEGORIES:Environment,For children/child-friendly,Social & community concerns
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240601T140000
DTSTAMP:20240429T154042Z
CREATED:20240429T154042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T154042Z
UID:10001010-1717236000-1717250400@www.dioceseofnorwich.org
SUMMARY:St Mark's\, Oulton Broad 'Green Day'
DESCRIPTION:We are planning to have fun\, enjoy some cake and a drink\, and hopefully learn a thing or two. \nSt Marks\, Oulton Broad (silver award Eco Church) – are holding a Green Day on Saturday 1 June (10 – 2). Local people and groups from further afield will be highlighting their Green initiatives; from running a hedgehog haven\, nurturing honey bees to raising the issue of coastal flooding. Our local MP\, prospective candidates\, councillors and environmental groups (such as the Christian Climate UK and Use Your Voice Lowestoft) will be in attendance. \nSome issues have very serious implications – but nature’s ability to recover is amazing too. We need to have hope. Indeed there is much joy in recognising and encouraging a healthier environment for us all (nature and mankind alike). Join us to share the journey.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/st-marks-oulton-broad-green-day/
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,Environment,Social & community concerns
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240526T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240526T163000
DTSTAMP:20240524T095521Z
CREATED:20240524T095521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T095521Z
UID:10001039-1716735600-1716741000@www.dioceseofnorwich.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife and Churchyards in Norfolk
DESCRIPTION:Helen Backzkowska\, Senior Nature Recovery Manager at Norfolk Wildlife Trust will give a talk at Wymondham Abbey. She will talk about the wildlife found in Norfolk churchyards and what we can all do to help it thrive and how this contributes to bringing back nature across Norfolk.\nGet inspired for Love Your Burial Ground Week and Churches Count on Nature in June. Refreshments afterwards\, retiring donation.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/wildlife-and-churchyards-in-norfolk-2/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240526T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20240422T112411Z
CREATED:20240422T112411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T112411Z
UID:10001000-1716735600-1716739200@www.dioceseofnorwich.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife and Churchyards in Norfolk
DESCRIPTION:How the Norfolk Wildlife Trust works with churches across the county to help the nature on your doorstep.\nTalk by Helen Baczkowska\, Norfolk Wildlife Trust
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/wildlife-and-churchyards-in-norfolk/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T200000
DTSTAMP:20240305T160005Z
CREATED:20240305T160005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T160005Z
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SUMMARY:Making room for swifts
DESCRIPTION:Would summer be the same without swift ‘screaming parties’ as they fly overhead? Surely this is something that would be truly missed if we lost these amazing birds that are now listed as a red data book species. \nThrough this online presentation\, Caroline Spinks\, Norwich Swift Network\, will give us an insight into these birds and talk about how we can help to look after swifts in Norfolk. \nThese activities are being run as part of the Norfolk Churchyard Conservation Scheme which was established in 1981 and is run by Norfolk Wildlife Trust in collaboration with the Diocese of Norwich. These sessions have been designed to support churches wishing to manage their churchyards for both people and wildlife. These activities are FREE. \nBooking essential – through Eventbrite at norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on \nFor further information visit norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk\nor email churchyards@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/making-room-for-swifts/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Environment
ORGANIZER;CN="Norfolk WIldlife Trust":MAILTO:churchyards@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20240229T132535Z
CREATED:20240229T132535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T132535Z
UID:10000943-1715421600-1715436000@www.dioceseofnorwich.org
SUMMARY:St Andrew's Eaton Eco Fair 2024
DESCRIPTION:We’re all very aware of the crisis of climate change\, and the need for urgent action to redress the devastating impact we have had on the world. Many of us\, however\, struggle to know what we can do to help. \nJoin us at St Andrew’s Eaton for our Eco Fair 2024\, to be inspired\, informed and equipped to live more sustainably! \nOpened by Rachel Sowerby\, Bishop of Norwich’s Environmental Research Officer\n– Eco-friendly supplies\n– Local community groups\n– Activities for children with Dandelion\n– Vegetarian Street Food \nPlus two further events hosted by the Eaton Village Residents’ Association: Dawn birdwatching walk with Phil Atkinson at 7am (meet in Waitrose Car Park)\nand evening talk by Helen Baczkowska from Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Doors open 6.30pm in the church hall.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/st-andrews-eaton-eco-fair-2024/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Eaton\, St Andrew's Eaton\, Church Lane\, Norwich\, NR4 6NW
CATEGORIES:Environment
ORGANIZER;CN="James Cook":MAILTO:james@standrewseaton.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240507T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240507T203000
DTSTAMP:20240424T094828Z
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SUMMARY:Eco Church Forum – understanding and demystifying food choices
DESCRIPTION:This will be our first in-person Eco Church Forum for anyone on an eco journey in their church community. \nThe aim is to inform\, equip and inspire us to think through and approach the sections of the A Rocha UK Eco Church survey that relate to food choices. We are aware of the complexities of a global food system that ensures that most of those with the least resources (in the UK) resort to cheaper\, ultra-processed food. Recent research highlighted Norfolk as actually having higher than average rates of malnutrition – mostly in our elderly population\, but also in some children. There is a perception\, and a reality that the LOAF principles highlighted in the A Rocha survey would be very hard to achieve by many in these lower-income communities and indeed\, by many of our churches who provide food for their local communities. \nThe chair of our Environment Working Group\, the Revd David Longe will chair a panel discussion with three participants from Norfolk and Suffolk: Peter Emmrich on global food security\, the Revd Leon Collyer on regenerative farming and Anna Sweeting on healthy eating on a budget. \nWe’ll be inviting open discussion and questions. Any practical\, encouraging examples you can bring to the discussion would be helpful! \nYou can now join us online via this Zoom link: https://dioceseofnorwich-org.zoom.us/j/83767657935?pwd=NkZjSmluc2oxOFJlaUIwbXlkcWtlQT09  \n Meeting ID: 837 6765 7935 \nPasscode: 868512 \nWe’ll start with refreshments at 6:30pm to begin the discussion at 7:00pm.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/eco-church-forum-understanding-and-demystifying-food-choices/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T153000
DTSTAMP:20240403T081127Z
CREATED:20240403T081127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T081127Z
UID:10000981-1713623400-1713627000@www.dioceseofnorwich.org
SUMMARY:A concert to celebrate Earth Day with the Village Voices Community Choir
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to come along to All Saints Church\, Hemblington\, on Saturday 20 April from 2:30 pm to hear the local Village Voices Community Choir celebrating Earth Day. Free admission. Refreshments will be served – Hemblington is a by-word for good cake! Donations will be appreciated – to be shared with BADCOG\, the Blofield & District Conservation Group.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/a-concert-to-celebrate-earth-day-with-the-village-voices-community-choir/
LOCATION:All Saints Church\, Hemblington\, All Saints Church\, Church Lane\, Hemblington\, NR13 4EF
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environment,Fetes, fairs and fundraisers,Social & community concerns
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240309T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240309T170000
DTSTAMP:20240229T133006Z
CREATED:20240229T133006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T133006Z
UID:10000938-1709996400-1710003600@www.dioceseofnorwich.org
SUMMARY:Geldeston gets literary - Awards Ceremony:  Stories of mystery & imagination!
DESCRIPTION:Award ceremony for short storey writing competition inspired by two replacement stone carvings on the exterior of the church \nListen to the short listed stories inspired by Geldeston monks. \n• Enjoy tea & homemade cakes \n• Visit the flower filled church yard \nAll welcome \nThe judge and author Lucy Lethbridge* will be giving the awards.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/geldeston-gets-literary-awards-ceremony-stories-of-mystery-imagination/
LOCATION:St Micheal and All Angels\, Geldeston\, Old Yarmouth Road Geldeston Beccles\, NR34 0LW
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environment,Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Bickmore":MAILTO:tidingsmag@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240206T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240206T200000
DTSTAMP:20240117T110111Z
CREATED:20240117T110004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T110111Z
UID:10000892-1707246000-1707249600@www.dioceseofnorwich.org
SUMMARY:Eco Church Forum guided reflection and prayer time
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our next Eco Church Forum\, where we’ll be spending time reflecting on our journeys so far with a guided meditation and prayer space. \n \n\n\nJoin us at our next Eco Church Forum\, where we’ll be taking a break from our usual content of information and signposting to resources. \nInstead we’ll be spending time reflecting on our journeys so far with a guided meditation and prayer space\, led by Canon Susanna Gunner. \nCome to reconnect with the underpinning of God’s call to care for creation\, wherever you are at in our Eco Church journey. Please invite along any and all who may be interested. \nPlease use the following Zoom link to join the forum: \nhttps://dioceseofnorwich-org.zoom.us/j/83023916299?pwd=WldmQTRVZmZEckVxd1hZV0J5TjdTQT09 \nMeeting ID: 830 2391 6299\nPasscode: 765473
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/eco-church-forum-guided-reflection-and-prayer-time/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Environment
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Bryant":MAILTO:barbara.bryant@dioceseofnorwich.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240128T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240128T130000
DTSTAMP:20240123T144207Z
CREATED:20240123T144207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T144207Z
UID:10000914-1706439600-1706446800@www.dioceseofnorwich.org
SUMMARY:The Free Big Churchyard Bird watch
DESCRIPTION:All invited to come along and help us look out for and record birds seen in the churchyard – a part of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch weekend.  Bird identification help available plus warming refreshments.  A great “citizen science” project for all ages.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/the-free-big-churchyard-bird-watch/
LOCATION:All Saints Church\, Hemblington\, All Saints Church\, Church Lane\, Hemblington\, NR13 4EF
CATEGORIES:Church buildings,Environment
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Rowe":MAILTO:hemblington@gmail.com
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