Spotlight Norwich

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Shining a light on our local community groups to promote engagement, wellbeing and reduce isolation.

Get ready to discover more about our local area as we bring you closer to the people, places, and activities that make our community shine!

Each fortnight we will be shining a light on the possibilities right on your doorstep in Norwich.

From gardening clubs to dance classes, theatre groups, and board game nights there’s something for everyone to get involved in

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, making connections with others, improving your mental health or simply seeking some good old-fashioned fun.

Meet the passionate individuals behind the scenes, hear their inspiring stories, and learn how you can join in!

New editions will be uploaded fortnightly to this page. Plus you can tune in to Breakfast, Drive, Norwich Today and Saturday Brunch.

Supported by the East of England Co-op and Norwich City Council.

If you’re part of a group in Norwich and would like it to be featured, please contact our Station Manager at d.tucker@futureradio.co.uk

1. Threshold Theatre Company

Threshold are a Norwich based amateur dramatics group who put on an annual show. We went to their rehearsal for their production of Sweeney Todd. As you’ll hear, you don’t need to be an actor or a singer to join in. You can find out more about Threshold here.

2. Grapes Hill Community Garden

Grapes Hill Community Garden is a small garden looked after by the Grapes Hill Community Garden Group. They hold events regularly and invite others to volunteer to take part in events and help look after the garden. You find out more about the garden here.

3. Stich and Chat

Find out about Catton Grove’s Community Centre’s ‘Stitch and Chat’ as we hear from the lovely members about why you should head on over to start stitching and make some friends along the way. You can find out more here.

4. Black Dog Music Project

The Black Dog Music Project is a user led and run charity which enables people in and around Norwich who experience mental health challenges to discover a passion for music. Sarah Maher attended one of their sessions to talk with them and find out more. You can check out their website here

5. Menscraft

We find out about Menscraft and the great work and activites they do to help support men who are going through difficulties with the aim of improving their wellbeing and self-worth. Henry Miller, went along to one of their ‘Pitstop’ groups to find out more. Visit their website here.

6. Norwich Board Gamers

We find out about the Norwich Board Gamers, a local group who allow anyone to join the gaming community of Norwich through their free weekly sessions at St Andrew’s Brew House every Monday and Tuesday evening. Sophie Rice attended one of their sessions to talk with them and find out more.

7. Norwich Farmshare

Norwich Farmshare are a local group who allow anyone to get involved with the world of gardening, to help them grow delicious, chemical- free vegetables for the Norwich Community! Reuben Convery attended one of their volunteer sessions on the farm to talk to them and find out more!

8. Go Social

9. Norfolk Circle

GoSocial is a multi-activity social club in Norwich aiming to enrich members’ social lives, as well as giving those looking for something extra outside of work something to do! Henry Miller, spoke to the Members’ Representative for GoSocial, Christopher Golding, about the club and the benefits of getting involved.

Norfolk Circle is a safe space for women to support one another and create deep and meaningful friendships. Sarah Maher attended one of their meet ups in Norwich to find out more about the group and what it means to the women who attend.

10. Future Radio Pub Quiz

In this edition of Spotlight Norwich, we find out about our very own pub quiz, which takes place every Wednesday from 8pm at The Fat Cat & Canary on Thorpe Road.

We hear from quiz team members, the pub landlord, Christian, and Future Radio DJ Jamie Debenham, who helps organise the quiz!