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With the support of @Norfolkwt, @NorfolkCC and the @norwichmensshed, MXPEG is running a workshop on making planters from pallets. Sat 18 Nov, 10am-1pm at the #phoenixcentremx, 132a Mile Cross Road, NR3 2LD Tools & materials provided. Places limited; book by texting 07912891368

A city estate is looking a touch brighter after a community group painted a mural dedicated to the tiny critters which are found in the area. eveningnews24.co.uk/news/23832553.…

RAGGY DOLLS is a new mental health support group in Mile Cross, starting this Thursday 1-3pm in the 185 Drayton Road shop.

Transforming Local Communities are running their first litter pick in Mile Cross on Saturday 7th October. Come and help them! All equipment is provided, plus free refreshments at the #phoenixcentremx afterwards. eventbrite.co.uk/e/mile-cross-l…

Help plant spring flower bulbs in Mile Cross! With @NorfolkWT

If online-only registration is unavoidable, please send details of how to register for your activity to milexchangenews@gmail.com (or as a DM on here) so that community connectors can signpost people with limited access to the internet. Thanks! 3/3

Are you an organisation offering local activities (etc), which requires people to use a smartphone, email, QR code, or online form to register? Please consider offering another way - phone call, text or in-person registration, to improve accessability.. 2/3

Do you want to find out about local activities, training, support or services? Do you want to sign up for things online, but not sure how? Then come and talk to the Mile Cross community connectors at the #phoenixcentremx this Fri 4th Aug 10am-12pm.. 1/3

@WellbeingSocia1 walk in Waterloo Park, Thursday 3rd August. Meet at the Feed Café, Waterloo Park Pavilion, at 10am.

Tues 22nd Aug - get the date in your diary! Family day of wildlife mapping & craft activities with MXPEG, #phoenixcentremx and @NorfolkWT. Meet 11am at Peterson Park & discover mini-beasts along The Lane (til 12.30). Free packed lunches & nature crafts at the Phoenix, 1.30-3.30

Join #FriendsofSloughbottomPark and @NorfolkWT for a summer meadow walk and butterfly watch! Kids of all ages welcome. Tues 25th July, meet 11am at the Sloughbottom pavilion.

CARE: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED. Friday 4th Aug, 11am-12pm. Drop-in at @LibraryMile with @AgeUKNorwich and @homeinstead, for answers about care, companionship &/or dementia support.

SWIFTS – filling the skies with joy! Free guided walk on Monday 3rd July, 7–8.30pm in Peterson Park (meet near the play area). Join Caroline Spinks from the @NorwichSwift Network #NRSwifts. Everyone welcome, under 16s must be accompanied. For more info contact Lee on 07788360473

Find out about sign-along communication at the next MX Parent Support workshop at the #phoenixcentremx with #TheHamletCharity and #mightyoaks group. Thursday 29th June, 9.00-10.30am, with play area for children 0-5, and free breakfasts!

Eid Party for women and children, Saturday 2nd July 11am-4pm at 1 Ropemakers Row Bouncy castle, face-painting, henna tattoos, 🦉OWLS🦉 and more..

More photos from Hedgehog Alley.. Some of the wildflowers planted earlier in the year are beginning to appear - mainly corncockles, which will have pinky-purple flowers soon. And there are now some bright orange marigolds for the bees to enjoy as well. #beecafe #lovewhereyoulive

The @CharityTBF Norwich Reuse Drop Off (Swanton Road) are hosting a Charity Marketplace on Sunday 16th July, 10am-4pm, with stalls, games and activities.