The North Walsham Community Network was established in February 2023 as the refocused organisation previously named North Walsham Think Carer Network established in 2017. The aims of the Community Network are similar to the Think Carer Network but are wider, incorporating a larger membership and aiming to benefit everyone in North Walsham and surrounding area.
Aims of North Walsham Community Network:
The overall aim is to improve the wellbeing, health and development of individuals in North Walsham and surrounding area.
The Network will do this by:
a) Increasing communication, co-operation, understanding and joint working between network members (for example regular member meetings and communication).
b) Gathering, sharing and making publicly accessible information about services of Network members and other relevant services and resources (for example website Portal).
c) Identifying gaps in current provision, and informing service providers responsible, along with discussing possible solutions.
d) Signposting and connecting people who need support to organisations and individuals who can help them, with due regard to confidentiality (for example Community Contact Points).
e) Providing information, training, meetings and events for individuals and/or organisations (for example the Big Bash).
f) Encouraging and enabling volunteering and new community initiatives (for example presence at the Big Help Out event).
g) Building the capacity of local groups to support their sustainability and help them to deliver their aims.
We all benefit from being connected to others and that is the key purpose of the Community Network. The Community Network continues the good work of the Think Carer Network with organising the Big Bash community event biennially, sharing information and bringing people together for the benefit of the community, particularly those who are vulnerable or in need of support.
Membership of North Walsham Community Network is free and open to:
1. Individuals over the age of 18 residing in and around North Walsham
2. a voluntary or community group or organisation that supports (directly or indirectly) people in the North Walsham area.
3. And who are committed to the aims of the Network
Members are invited to meetings that are held 3 or 4 times a year, when you can give your views about the future work of the Network, discuss priorities for the area, and hear news about services and activities in the town.
Members are also emailed a variety of information relevant for the voluntary and community sector, and invited to take part in our organised community events.
We would be pleased to have more local people involved with the work of the Network and short term and long term volunteer opportunities are always available.
We welcome enquiries and comments about North Walsham Community Network, please send to:
Email: northwalshamcommunitycontact@gmail.com
Phone: 07721663979 and leave a message. Please note this phone is only checked periodically.
Post: North Walsham Community Network, c/o St Nicholas Church, Market Place, North Walsham NR28 9BT
OUR PROJECTS
Volunteering
This Portal also gives access to details about local volunteer opportunities. There are many wonderful community organisations in North Walsham that have interesting and rewarding volunteer roles. Supporting these local groups is an essential aim of the Community Network to increase collaboration, improve skills and and offer innovative solutions for the benefit of everyone in the area.
Check out our Volunteer Showcase website on any device for local volunteering opportunities
https://www.volunteernorthwalsham.co.uk/
North Walsham Big Bash
The next Big Bash community event is in 2028.
The event will take place at the Community Centre. Look out for the details around town and as a member of the Community Network nearer the time.
If you would like to know more about this fun and informative event please contact us.
North Walsham Community Network 'Community Portal'
This website portal was set up in 2022 to enable easy access to a wide range of online information that people may find helpful.
Buttons on the portal will contain links that connect to websites or programmes that provide detailed information concerning a wide range of support, training and services. There are also a small number of downloadabe documents, such as the list of regular activities in North Walsham.
The portal can be accessed on any equipment at:
https://www.northwalshamcommunitynetwork.co.uk/
This portal is subject to continued improvement and development, any comments or suggestions regarding how it can be improved to better support the community are welcome.
Please send any enquiries or comments about a North Walsham Community Network project to:
Email: northwalshamcommunitycontact@gmail.com
Phone: 07721663979 and leave a message
Post: North Walsham Community Network, c/o St Nicholas Church, Market Place, North Walsham NR28 9BT