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Community Connectors

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Community Connectors is your guide to the people, projects, and support systems at work in North Norfolk. Hosted by Catherine van Battum & the North Norfolk District Council team, each episode shines a light on local charities, community groups, and public services—from carers and veterans support to Age Friendly Communities and social prescribing. With interviews and updates on practical resources and inspiring projects, it brings you the connections that matter most.

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Fox Education & Advocacy 05.07.2026

Kris developed a passion for swimming as a child and as an adult describes the hydrostatic pressure of water as being like a hug - excellent for regulating his ADHD. Encouraged by a friend to take the leap and do something he loves, Kris is now the Inclusive Education Specialist, SEND Aquatics & SEND Advocate at Fox Education & Advocacy. His lessons are person-centric, full of fun and inno...

Connect To Work 28.06.2026

Connect to Work supports people aged 18yrs and up who live in Norfolk to find and stay in employment. Building on the success of the Working Well pilot, Connect to Work launched at the end of 2025. It's a person-centric programme which supports people experiencing barriers - such as mental or physical ill health, neurodiversity, disability, refugees, care leavers, survivors of domestic abuse and c...

The Melton Pot 14.06.2026

In late 2025 having identified a need to combat social isolation and loneliness in Melton Constable and inspired by a visit to the Bircham Centre, The Melton Pot was born.  Volunteers have worked together to transform an empty shop into a cosy community cafe which is open Wednesday-Saturday 10am to 2pm.  Everyone receives a warm welcome at The Melton Pot which operates on a "pay as you wish" basis...

Move More Membership 02.06.2026

This week on Community Connectors, we’re joined by the team from Everyone Active North Norfolk to explore their brand-new Move More Membership—a programme designed to make health and fitness more accessible for everyone. We chat with GP Exercise Referral Coordinator John Fowler, Membership Advisor Rachel Keceli, and Swim Manager Lisa Bearne about breaking down barriers to exercise, building confid...

Exploitation Awareness Campaign 25.04.2026

In this important and powerful episode of Community Connectors, host Catherine is joined by Susannah Armstrong-Cobb, Communications Officer at the Norfolk Community Safety Partnership, to talk about the Exploitation Awareness Campaign and why it matters to all of us. Together, they unpack what exploitation really is, why it is often hidden, and how it can affect anyone, anywhere — children, young...

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