Norfolk Constabulary wants to hear from you on crime and police and is inviting you to take part in its Business Crime Survey. The aim of the survey is to better understand the real experiences and concerns of businesses across the county. It will help capture issues that may not always be reported to us and provides insight into crime, antisocial behaviour and prevention. The results will help us shape local policing priorities, problem solving and partnership activity based on business feedback. The survey is running for two months and will close on Tuesday 31 March. Take part in the survey here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NorfolkBusinessCrimeSurvey/ Please do share this survey with your networks and newsletters.
Choking can happen quickly and without warning. Knowing what to do in those first moments can make all the difference.
My free “Choking – What To Do” guide gives you clear, practical steps to recognise choking and respond confidently for adults, children and infants.
Whether you’re a parent, carer, teacher, or simply want to feel more prepared, this simple reference sheet is designed to help you act calmly and effectively in an emergency.
We are running an open IOSH Managing Safely Course at Ayton House, Wymondham on 27th,28th & 29th April 2026.
This 3 day course is designed for managers, team leaders and supervisors across all sectors. This training provides essential knowledge to help delegates confidently manage health and safety responsibilities within their teams.
Course includes
– Introducing
Managing Safely
– Assessing
and Controlling Risks
– Understanding
Responsibilities
– Investigating
Incidents
– Measuring
Performance
– Protecting
Our Environment
Light lunch, refreshments and free parking.
For more information please contact us on 01603 652029 or email [email protected]
Many businesses struggle to create short videos consistently or feel unsure what to say. This often results in irregular posting or videos that don’t convey a clear message, which leads to low engagement. Industry updates show that simple, strategic videos perform best. They don’t need complex visuals. Clear messages and consistent topics are what audiences respond to.
Smash’s POV: • Focus on practical tips your audience cares about. • Keep clips clear and to the point. • Use captions to help viewers who watch without sound.
If short video creation feels overwhelming, we can support your content planning and script ideas.
Need a steady flow of strong social content? Let’s talk.
We at ACG are proud to shine the spotlight on Memorify, which secured £45,000 from four of our angel investors at our last pitching round on 25th November 2025 in Norwich.
Memorify delivered a compelling pitch to ACG members, clearly articulating the emotional drive behind the business and its commercial potential. The company’s mission is rooted in a deeply personal story as founder Charlotte Ridley shares:
“The loss of my father whilst pregnant with my daughter sparked the creation of Memorify. The truth is, our memories are fragile, and as time passes, precious stories and moments fade, slipping away from us. We’re at risk of losing entire generations of experiences and connections unless we find a way to preserve and share them for the future.”
This powerful purpose, combined with a clear growth strategy and strong market positioning, resonated strongly with ACG’s investor network. Following the pitch, four angels committed investment, recognising both the societal value and commercial opportunity that Memorify represents.
The £45,000 raise marks an important milestone in Memorify’s journey and reflects the strength of ACG’s model—connecting ambitious founders with experienced investors who bring not only capital but strategic insight.
We are delighted to welcome Memorify to ACG’s growing portfolio and look forward to supporting Charlotte and her team as they scale their vision and continue building momentum.
Do you know your business’ fire safety requirements?
If not, Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is holding an upcoming free webinar on basic fire safety in the next few weeks (date to be confirmed), available for all small business owners in Norfolk.
The webinar will be no more than a couple of hours and will give you the opportunity to get expert advice on how to protect your business safe from fire, and to ask questions. To register your interest in attending, please fill in their web form: click here to complete form
Delivering positive outcomes to over 3,500 to children, young people and families, money
raised from this event will be supporting the charity as it continues making significant impacts
in the local community. Guests will spend an exciting night listening and speaking to “prime
suspects”, working together to solve a 1920s murder mystery!
A two-course meal is included in the price of a ticket, with attendees able to donate in return
for “funny” money to spend at the play casino. For a suspenseful and successful evening, The
Benjamin Foundation is also collaborating with Dreamstone Productions and Kings & Queens
Casino.
The Benjamin Foundation has been helping young people for over 30 years. Through a range of
services focusing on tackling homelessness, supporting emotional wellbeing and access to
move-on support, the charity provides hope, opportunity, and stability for at risk young people
on their journey to independence.
In anticipation of the event, CEO of The Benjamin Foundation, Kirsty Pitcher, says “this event
hopes to bring together familiar supporters and new faces alike for an exciting and engaging
evening, whilst raising funds for the charity.”
With problem-solving skills of their own, Osiris IT have lent their hand to support The Benjamin
Foundation, sponsoring the Murder Mystery Night. “It’s an opportunity to celebrate our working
partnership with their amazing team.” says Phillip Roffe (CEO, Osiris IT). “Being part of The
Benjamin foundations journey and playing a part in the work they do makes the work we do that
much more satisfying and worthwhile. They are a vital part of our community and a lifeline for
young people in our region. We wish everyone a great night and thank them for everything they
do.”
The event will take place on Friday 17th April at Mercure Norwich Hotel. Open to the public, a
two-course meal is included in the ticket price, with money raised to support The Benjamin
Foundation: https://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/support-us/murder-mystery-night/
As Norwich welcomes back Norwich Science Festival, the city is buzzingwith curiosity, creativity and discovery.
The University of East Anglia(UEA) and Norwich Research Parkareinspiring that sense of exploration.
Throughout the Festival, researchers, staffand students will be hosting a series of interactive activitieson their brand-newexhibition stand, bringingcutting-edge research out of the lab and engaging young minds.
The hands-on workshops, activities and demonstrations will cover a huge range of subjects from medicine and physics, to psychology and conservation.
Supporting UEA with bringing this experience to life is Norwich-based experiential marketing agency Image Experiential. Specialists in creating immersive brand spaces, Image Experiential has worked closely with the university to design and build a space where imagination thrives and science is accessible to all.
The Festival is celebrating its 10th birthday this year, and continues to be invaluable for education. Hands-on learning outside the classroom instills curiosity and confidence in children, and sparks interests in science from an early age.
It’s an effort UEA strongly believes in, as Vice-Chancellor Professor David Maguire explains.
“The Norwich Science Festival provides a fantastic opportunity for UEA to showcase a wide range of scientific research to local communities. It brings new ideas and discoveries to the heart of the city, showcasing real impact, answering challenging questions and inspiring the scientists of the future. We’re delighted to continue to support this important celebration of science.”
The Norwich Science Festival is running from the 14th to 21st February 2026, at The Forum. You’ll find the UEA stand inside the Explorium – you won’t be able to miss it!
The full line-up of events, shows, talks and workshops is availablehere.
‘Your hard work and dedication have
clearly stood out, and we’re delighted to recognise your achievement alongside
some of the most exciting SMEs in the UK.’
Our Founder, Simon Wingfield, commented:
‘It is a real privilege to be ranked among the
top SMEs in the UK. This is a testament to the quality of work we provide to
both our clients and local communities.’
Wingfield Consultants have (again) this year
received Select Accredit accreditation.
Select Accredit:
‘We are delighted to inform you that your
Select Accredit application has been successful. By achieving this
accreditation, your organisation will now enjoy the following benefits:
Recognition as an
accredited supplier to the public and private sector buyers using the
Delta portal
Competitive advantage over
other suppliers registered on the Delta portal
Competitive advantage by
being business-ready
A cost-effective method of
marketing your business’
Home Grown supports people to learn to grow and enjoy fresh food themselves.
Corrinne Askaroff, Strategic Operations Officer at Housing 21 said ‘Home Grown brought residents together, reducing isolation, increasing social activities, and generally resulting in residents using our gardens more and increasing social interaction.’
Grow packs cost just £150 and provide enough tools, gloves, seeds, pots, trays, plant labels and compost for 10 residents. We provide regular emails giving guidance with short videos to follow throughout the growing season. Participants can join a private Facebook group to share successes and challenges. We promote sustainable gardening techniques including organic growing, natural pest control, seed saving, upcycled craft items.
More information is available online Home Grown – Groundwork Our charity is celebrating 40 years of supporting and working with East Anglian families and communities to enjoy better health and wellbeing through a wide range of projects and services.
Our latest Impact Report. Our latest charity accounts If you wish to sign up please email us, and if you wish to pay now, using the reference ‘HOME GROWN’, our bank details are Groundwork East Nat West sort code 60-10-39 Account no. 28655907 Please advise our finance team when you make payment via [email protected] with HOME GROWN in the subject.
Our charity, Groundwork East developed ‘Home Grown’ during the pandemic and last year we sent out 127 grow packs to Care Home settings.
Households across Norfolk can benefit from free one-to-one energy efficiency and money saving advice & practical support from community charity, Groundwork East.
Groundwork Green Doctors are energy efficiency experts who provide free support to individuals and households struggling to heat their homes. They can provide advice over the phone or arrange a home visit to offer practical guidance on energy saving, draught proofing, help to understand bills and they can make referrals to other local support services, including debt advice and food banks.
Lots of people are eligible, including people over 65, households with children under 5, those in receipt of benefits and people with physical or mental health conditions.
Figures show that 12.4% of households in South West Norfolk are living in fuel poverty [1] and with previous cuts to winter fuel support, more people are struggling to heat their homes. The service helps residents to keep warmer and reduce their heating costs. Alongside self-referrals, local agencies such as Councils, housing associations, charities and foodbanks can signpost residents to the Green Doctor service referral form.
Support from Groundwork’s Green Doctors is completely free and available to those who are:
Over 65
Households with children (any age)
In receipt of benefits
Struggling to pay energy bills
Finding it hard to manage fuel debt
Getting confused by energy bills
Owing money to energy suppliers
Using alternative methods to stay warm – such as staying in bed or wearing lots of clothes indoors
Worrying about keeping warm or choosing between eating and heating
Feeling that the home is cold, damp, mouldy or draughty
Suffering with respiratory problems e.g. asthma or a persistent cough
Living with physical or mental health conditions.
Eve Lucas, Green Doctor for Groundwork East said:“People in Thetford and surrounding areas are impacted by the rising energy prices, which has a knock-on effect on their wellbeing, including physical and mental health.
“Our Green Doctors provide FREE independent and impartial support to help people stay warm in their homes and help to reduce their utility bills as well as assist with other issues such as mould and condensation, installing energy efficiency measures, and accessing financial support. Anyone struggling with their gas, electricity and water bills or struggling to keep their home warm can receive a pre-booked consultation, either a telephone consultation or an in-home consultation.”
Thetford residents can complete a quick enquiry form online or agencies can refer residents by contacting Eve Lucas, email: [email protected] or call 07736132497 for the next steps. There is more information on the Green Doctor website too.