THE MINDFUL VILLAGE CAMPAIGN
Supporting Wellbeing Across Norfolk
The Mindful Village Campaign continues to grow across Norfolk, bringing communities together to support mental health and wellbeing. At its heart are Wellbeing Champions — local volunteers, businesses and community groups trained to encourage open conversations and signpost people to support. By creating "compassionate corners," the initiative is helping people feel heard, supported, and less alone.
As the network expands across villages including Blofield, Strumpshaw and Thorpe St Andrew, local organisations are playing a vital role. Leanne Gedge of Gedge & Sons Funeral Directors is proud to support the project by delivering training for Wellbeing Champions. Drawing on her experience supporting families through bereavement, she helps build confidence in having sensitive conversations surrounding wellbeing.
Together, this growing movement is strengthening communities and ensuring support is always close to home.
On behalf of Broadland and South Norfolk Council, Drop us an email if you want to reach out.
Our Community Initiatives
Mindful Movement Grows Across Broadland
Broadland District Council is continuing to grow its Mindful Towns and Villages initiative, with Blofield, Strumpshaw, and now Thorpe St Andrew joining the movement to support mental health and wellbeing across the district. Gedge & Sons are proud to play an active part in this growing network.
Cheese & Wine Quiz Night — £794 Raised for MNDA Norfolk
We're thrilled to share that our Cheese & Wine Quiz Night raised a fantastic £794 for MNDA Norfolk, Norwich & Waveney! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, donated, took part in the raffle, and helped make the night such a success. Special thanks to the local businesses who kindly donated raffle prizes: Breckland Crematorium, Cedar Roofing Contractors, Candlbykelly, GreenAcres Living Memorial Parks, Brundall Fish & Chip Shop, St Faiths Crematorium, Brundall Home Hardware, The White Heron Brundall, and Scott Woods. A huge thank you also to Cassie Burton, Sophie West, Kerry Allen, and Andy Hart for helping set up the event. And to Blofield United Youth FC — you are legends!
Strumpshaw Community Hall — Cheese & Wine Quiz Night
What a fun night at Strumpshaw Community Hall's Cheese & Wine quiz night! Thanks to J Gedge & Sons, A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd and others for their kind donations, and to everyone who joined in the fun. Well done to Mark and Sophie for all their hard work putting the questions together and running the evening so smoothly — and to the rest of the Hall committee for making it all possible.
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If you'd like to learn more about the Mindful Village Campaign or find out how to become a Wellbeing Champion in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
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