social action 2009
We had a number of social action projects taking place around Norfolk last summer as part of the Newday youth event at the Norfolk Showground...
These projects took place between 2nd and 6th August 2009.
Attleborough Alive 2009!
Young people were handing out leaflets and chatting to local residents inviting them to the Alpha Course.
For more information contact:
Adam Bradley, Christ Community Church
Family Mad Day!
Location: Wymondham
Young people were helping with a community carnival event with barbeques, bouncy castles, stalls, kids club (puppets and songs).
For more information contact:
Grantley Watkins,
Hope Community Church
Community Outreach: Sprowston
Working with Youth for Christ, young people were helping run a free car wash and cafe, pick up litter and hand out leaflets/chat to local residents.
For more information contact:
Paul Roast, Youth for Christ
Seniors Holiday Club
Location: King's Centre, Norwich
Young people were helping run a holiday club for over 55s. There was arts and crafts, computer tuition, Nintendo Wii, and food.
For more information contact:
Rachel Watson, King's Community Church
City Centre Outreach
Location: Norwich City Centre
Young people were handing out leaflets and chatting to local residents inviting them to the Alpha Course.
For more information contact:
David Howes, King's Community Church
'Freestyle Frantik' Kids' Fun day!
Location: Norman Centre, Mile Cross
Young people were helping run a kids fun day with a hip-hop theme. They were joined by professional rapper 'Markaos' and break dancer Jonathan Blanc.
For more information contact:
Wouter Vertegaal, Frantik Kid's Club
Community Outreach: Shorncliffe Ave
Location: Catton, Norwich
Working with the Police and local Council young people were assisting local residents by helping clear their gardens and surrounding areas of rubbish, weeds, etc, as well as talking with local residents.
For more information contact:
Michael Lamb, King's Community Church
Community Outreach: Saffron Square
Location: Mile Cross
Working with the Police and local Council young people were painting people's front fences to help smarten up the community. They were also helping clear overgrown gardens of weeds and rubbish and talk to local residents.
For more information contact:
Emily Parker, King's Community Church
or David Field, King's Community Church
Community Outreach: Pointers Field
Location: Mile Cross, Norwich
Working with the Police and local Council young people were painting park shelters and benches, clearing rubbish and weeds and talking to local residents.
For more information contact:
Tim Hughes, King's Community Church
Community Outreach:
Peterson Park
Location: Mile Cross, Norwich
Working with the Police and local Council young people were painting park shelters and benches, clearing rubbish and weeds and talking to local residents.
For more information contact:
Paul Hatton, King's Community Church
Free Car Wash!
Location: Dereham
Young people ran a free neighbourhood car wash and invited people to the Alpha Course.
For more information contact:
Jon Beardon, Wellspring Family Church
Skate Park Outreach
Location: Dereham
Young people were working with local youngsters in the park and inviting people to the Alpha Course.
For more information contact:
Jon Beardon, Wellspring Family Church
Community Outreach: Dereham
Location: Market Place, Dereham
Young people were handing out leaflets and chatting to local residents inviting them to the Alpha Course
For more information contact:
Jon Beardon, Wellspring Family Church
Seniors Garden Party
Location: Jubilee Family Centre, Aylsham
Young people were helping with a garden party for over 60s.
For more information contact:
Keith Bonner, Aylsham Community Church
Community Outreach: Aylsham
Location: Aylsham Town Centre
Young people were handing out leaflets and chatting to local residents inviting them to the Alpha Course
For more information contact:
Maurice Nightingale,
Aylsham Community Church
Fun at Jubilee!
Location: Jubilee Family Centre, Aylsham
Young people were helping with a fun day at Jubilee Family Centre. There were a range of activities, such as crafts, games, competitions, etc.
For more information contact:
Rachel Nightingale,
Aylsham Community Church
Beach Outreach, Lowestoft
Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk
Young people were involved in a number of activities including litter picking, car washing, and sports on the beach.
For more information contact:
Samuel Betts,
Lowestoft Community Church
Community Outreach: Thetford
Location: Thetford Town Centre
Young people were involved in drama and puppet theatre as well as a treasure hunt and handing out leaflets and chatting to local residents inviting them to the new Thetford Church Plant.
For more information contact:
Nigel Worth, Thetford Church Plant