Community Heroes

What happened to the forgotten hero of the 1953 floods?

Community Heroes

What happened to this forgotten hero of the 1953 floods?

New Years Honours List 2011 when Betty Emmerson was made an MBE for her work with the Royal British Legion

New Years Honours List 2011 when Betty Emmerson was made an MBE for her work with the Royal British Legion

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Obituary: Community stalwart Betty Emmerson MBE, dies aged 92

Pictured are just a handful of the incredible individuals who were featured as part of the EDP Community Leaders Programme

Pictured are just a handful of the incredible individuals who were featured as part of the EDP Community Leaders Programme

Community Heroes

The unsung heroes carrying out selfless acts in YOUR community

Ali Dent outside his shop in Hilgay, near Downham Market. Picture: Chris Bishop

Ali Dent outside his shop in Hilgay, near Downham Market. Picture: Chris Bishop

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Village butcher dedicates life to supporting community and charity causes

Matt Head (right) and Jon Emby came to the rescue of an elderly customer by calling 999

Matt Head (right) and Jon Emby came to the rescue of an elderly customer by calling 999

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Delivery drivers praised for 'saving customer's life'

Community Heroes

Walk to raise funds for domestic abuse charity

Matt Symons with his dad, who has been diagnosed with vascular dementia

Matt Symons with his dad, who has been diagnosed with vascular dementia

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Super slimmer takes on marathon challenge in honour of dad and uncle

Rebecca Saunders-Brown completed a 5km Memory Walk on Great Yarmouth seafront in memory of her late grandmother

Rebecca Saunders-Brown completed a 5km Memory Walk on Great Yarmouth seafront in memory of her late grandmother

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Rebecca shows true grit to complete gruelling charity challenge

Melanie, after braving the shave, and Geoff Bateman.

Melanie, after braving the shave, and Geoff Bateman.

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Mum braves the shave for defibrillator fund

Sarah Johnson, of Bluebird Care Norwich and North Norfolk, has been praised for her efforts

Sarah Johnson, of Bluebird Care Norwich and North Norfolk, has been praised for her efforts

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Carer praised for 'exemplary' work and dedication to others

Shelby Turner has been crowned Carer of the Year for the central division in the Barchester Care Awards 2021.

Shelby Turner has been crowned Carer of the Year for the central division in the Barchester Care Awards 2021.

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'Dedicated, patient, and kind’ city carer scoops coveted title

Mums Patricia Santos, right, and Tanya Daniels, second right, in the Cawston Primary Academy School garden they have been working hard on. With them is head teacher, Kay Swann, and assistant head teacher, Sharon Brett, left. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Mums Patricia Santos, right, and Tanya Daniels, second right, in the Cawston Primary Academy School garden they have been working hard on. With them is head teacher, Kay Swann, and assistant head teacher, Sharon Brett, left. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

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Hard-working mums pay back school by reviving wildlife area

Suzi Silva, of Burston, was presented with the Don Swanton Award

Suzi Silva, of Burston, was presented with the Don Swanton Award

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Foodbank hero given special award for 'tremendous impact' on community

Tony Evans, an employee of Asda, has been nominated for an award for his efforts

Tony Evans, an employee of Asda, has been nominated for an award for his efforts

Community Heroes

‘It was no bother’ - Hero delivery driver rescues woman stuck on floor for an hour

Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter Hannah and grandchildren Benjie and Georgia visited Skylark Garden Centre in Wimblington for the unveiling of the world's biggest tribute to the NHS fundraising hero.

Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter Hannah and grandchildren Benjie and Georgia visited Skylark Garden Centre in Wimblington for the unveiling of the world's biggest tribute to the NHS fundraising hero.

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Sir Tom would have 'loved it' says family on visit to commemorative maze

Kerri Clarke first opened Miss Kay's Bookstore last summer

Kerri Clarke first opened Miss Kay's Bookstore last summer

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'An exciting process' - Teacher raising thousands to buy books for community

Vera Staines (right) and her daughter Mandy Burchett are raising money for the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

Vera Staines (right) and her daughter Mandy Burchett are raising money for the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

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Vera's vow to channel Dambusters spirit on gruelling charity ride

Tristan Peddie is walking 26 miles along Marriott’s Way to raise funds for St Martins. He will be joined by his support worker, Lloyd

Tristan Peddie is walking 26 miles along Marriott’s Way to raise funds for St Martins. He will be joined by his support worker, Lloyd

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'Man on a mission' Tristan's gruelling walking challenge

Karen Bardell of Dereham, the latest Adnams Community Hero, who has been making her neighbours and strangers smile by putting together sunshine bags of yellow goodies, and generally working toward a kinder world. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Karen Bardell of Dereham, the latest Adnams Community Hero, who has been making her neighbours and strangers smile by putting together sunshine bags of yellow goodies, and generally working toward a kinder world. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Community Heroes

How mum spreads sunshine with simple acts of kindess

Wymondham Coffee Shop marks VJ Day. Michelle Filby (owner) kitted out to commemorate VJ day. Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Wymondham Coffee Shop marks VJ Day. Michelle Filby (owner) kitted out to commemorate VJ day. Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

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Cafe owner on a year of making her community smile

Tim Thirst of the Stalham and Smallburgh Ambulance First Responders.

Tim Thirst of the Stalham and Smallburgh Ambulance First Responders.

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First responder tells of his passion for helping others

Deborah has been celebrated for her dedication to care over the past decade. Pictured with Home Instead owner, Chris Carter

Deborah has been celebrated for her dedication to care over the past decade. Pictured with Home Instead owner, Chris Carter

Community Heroes

'I love my job' - Carer reveals joy of decade supporting Norwich’s elderly

Rev Nick Garrard is walking 300,000 steps in May to raise money for Christian Aid, and help communities impacted by climate change

Rev Nick Garrard is walking 300,000 steps in May to raise money for Christian Aid, and help communities impacted by climate change

Community Heroes

Reverend's 300,000 step challenge to help battle climate change

Avril Powell, of Cavell Court, Cringleford, marked her 100th birthday by presenting her former college with a donation of nearly £2,000

Avril Powell, of Cavell Court, Cringleford, marked her 100th birthday by presenting her former college with a donation of nearly £2,000

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Care home resident donates centenary birthday money to university

Rev Adrian Miller has shaved his head for independent Christian safeguarding charity, Thirtyone:eight

Rev Adrian Miller has shaved his head for independent Christian safeguarding charity, Thirtyone:eight

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Vicar's head shave to help charity developing healthier church communities

Anthony Elgar, 14, of Toftwood is taking part in the Ration Challenge

Anthony Elgar, 14, of Toftwood is taking part in the Ration Challenge

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Teenager to survive on ration packs to help refugees

Sue Burrell has a rare condition called acute intermittent porphyria, she's been working with the charity to raise awareness of the condition all through the pandemic.

Sue Burrell has a rare condition called acute intermittent porphyria, she's been working with the charity to raise awareness of the condition all through the pandemic.

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'Don't lose hope' - Mother uses experience of illness to spread support

Community hero Sophie Baker, aged 16, who is raising money for charity by running after one of the teachers at Aylsham High School was diagnosed with a rare condition

Community hero Sophie Baker, aged 16, who is raising money for charity by running after one of the teachers at Aylsham High School was diagnosed with a rare condition

Community Heroes

'Little things count' - Teen's 100-mile run after teacher's diagnosis

Here are some of the faces of the people who signed up to become Here to Help: Not Alone pen friends earlier this year. Picture: Anne Jones/Hannah Hopkins/Nicola Brown/ Submitted/Adam Wilson

Here are some of the faces of the people who signed up to become Here to Help: Not Alone pen friends earlier this year. Picture: Anne Jones/Hannah Hopkins/Nicola Brown/ Submitted/Adam Wilson

Community Heroes

How communities were supported by EDP lockdown campaigns

Cienna Harrington with one of the gift boxes she has prepared, full of items that she hopes will help others with their mental health.

Cienna Harrington with one of the gift boxes she has prepared, full of items that she hopes will help others with their mental health.

Community Heroes

Teen launches gift boxes for those struggling with mental health

Claire Wade has written her first novel, The Choice, and wants more disabled writers to share their talents.

Claire Wade has written her first novel, The Choice, and wants more disabled writers to share their talents.

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Author celebrates first novel and urges disabled writers to share stories

Julie Stafford is celebrating 10 years of caring with Home Instead Norwich

Julie Stafford is celebrating 10 years of caring with Home Instead Norwich

Community Heroes

Norwich carer celebrates ten years of looking after city’s residents

Scout group leader, Jamie Twell, has been carrying out dozens of Zoom sessions to educate children about Fairtrade

Scout group leader, Jamie Twell, has been carrying out dozens of Zoom sessions to educate children about Fairtrade

Community Heroes

Scout leader shares Fairtrade story with generation of youngsters

One of Jessica Allen's Rock Choir performances at Blickling Hall during a mystery singing bus tour in 2019

One of Jessica Allen's Rock Choir performances at Blickling Hall during a mystery singing bus tour in 2019

Community Heroes

'The happiest thing you can do' - Rock Choir leader on singing success

The Ladies in Lockdown group was formed by Jo Harmer in Lowestoft, Suffolk in March 2020

The Ladies in Lockdown group was formed by Jo Harmer in Lowestoft, Suffolk in March 2020

Community Heroes

'It's a lifeline' - Ladies in Lockdown group goes global

Melanie Lord has won both the Suffolk Business Awards and Stars of Waveney and Norfolk Award.

Melanie Lord has won both the Suffolk Business Awards and Stars of Waveney and Norfolk Award.

Community Heroes

Mum's joy after winning regional awards for work in community

Tom Knight is running 5k a day until his mum, Elaine, is well enough to leave the Royal Papworth Hospital

Tom Knight is running 5k a day until his mum, Elaine, is well enough to leave the Royal Papworth Hospital

Community Heroes

Man's charity bid to run 5k every day until mum's return from hospital

Mr Fox has won the Mark Murphy Breakfast Show Award for making a difference during the coronavirus outbreak.

Mr Fox has won the Mark Murphy Breakfast Show Award for making a difference during the coronavirus outbreak.

Community Heroes

School's 'Fantastic Mr Fox' gets award for story time which went global

Tommy Monument needs surgery on his spine. Picture: MONUMENT FAMILY

Tommy Monument needs surgery on his spine. Picture: MONUMENT FAMILY

Community Heroes

‘He’s our little warrior’ - Tommy's challenge for life-changing surgery

Lucy Coubrough was inspird to set up her own business following a setback during lockdown

Lucy Coubrough was inspird to set up her own business following a setback during lockdown

Community Heroes

Teenage student inspired to set up business following redundancy

Marcel Nembhard and Joe Palmer, owners of Celery's Fusion Food based at the Abbey Neighbourhood Centre in Thetford. Photo: Emily Thomson

Marcel Nembhard and Joe Palmer, owners of Celery's Fusion Food based at the Abbey Neighbourhood Centre in Thetford. Photo: Emily Thomson

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‘The kids look up to us’ - Friends show the way to town’s youngsters with new business

Sol Rivett for Adnams Community Leaders project Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Sol Rivett for Adnams Community Leaders project Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

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Teen turns Africa trip disappointment into foodbank fundraising bonanza

Nikki Scott of Scotty's Little Soldiers, with her children Kai and Brooke, who are running the fun run, in memory of their dad Cpl Lee Scott. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Nikki Scott of Scotty's Little Soldiers, with her children Kai and Brooke, who are running the fun run, in memory of their dad Cpl Lee Scott. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Community Heroes

From losing a husband to helping thousands - how a war widow turned tragedy into positivity

Candy Daniels with her community library with free books at Cawston. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Candy Daniels with her community library with free books at Cawston. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Community Heroes

‘A lightbulb moment’ - Seamstress launches lockdown library to stoke community spirit

Sharon Plummer - a PT - launched her business and bootcamp at the Oakland Organic Eggs farm during lockdown when people were unable to go to gyms.

Sharon Plummer - a PT - launched her business and bootcamp at the Oakland Organic Eggs farm during lockdown when people were unable to go to gyms.

Community Heroes

‘Stronger took on a new meaning’ - Meet the personal trainer who joined forces with a farm

Lady Agnew, of Burnley Hall, East Somerton. during her year as High Sheriff of Norfolk PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood

Lady Agnew, of Burnley Hall, East Somerton. during her year as High Sheriff of Norfolk PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood

Community Heroes

‘They are all of us’ - Lady Agnew’s passion for charity means everyone matters in a caring society

Teele Dunkley, 35, from Reepham, is setting up a charity called Sade Lumi Education to build a secondary school in Malawi for teenage girls and young women. Picture: Victoria Pertusa

Teele Dunkley, 35, from Reepham, is setting up a charity called Sade Lumi Education to build a secondary school in Malawi for teenage girls and young women. Picture: Victoria Pertusa

Community Heroes

Film director’s big ambition to build secondary school for girls in Africa

Nikki Smith (far right), assistant locality manager, with Nicky Clark. Picture: STAND AGENCY

Nikki Smith (far right), assistant locality manager, with Nicky Clark. Picture: STAND AGENCY

Community Heroes

‘Just go for it’ - Woman dedicates life to care work and urges others to join

Hilary Cox at home in Cromer. Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Hilary Cox at home in Cromer. Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Community Heroes

‘Get them talking’ - Cromer stalwart reveals secret of making good things happen

Kenny Child has launched a support group. PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY

Kenny Child has launched a support group. PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY

Community Heroes

‘If we can save one life, it is worth it’ - Walking group launched to help men talk more

Chippie Steward (pictured) and her support worker, Helen Whitehouse, have united dozens of sewers together during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: The Engaging People Company

Chippie Steward (pictured) and her support worker, Helen Whitehouse, have united dozens of sewers together during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: The Engaging People Company

Community Heroes

‘I’m so proud of them’ - How one woman brought together an army of helpers to make life-saving PPE

David Brown, who raised �100,000 by baking cakes for Help for Heroes. Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

David Brown, who raised �100,000 by baking cakes for Help for Heroes. Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Community Heroes

Charity hero bakes one hundred cakes in his home kitchen and raises £100,000

Banham Zoo June 2020 Melanie Sturman runner who has raised over £5300. Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Banham Zoo June 2020 Melanie Sturman runner who has raised over £5300. Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Community Heroes

‘It’s what I was born to do’ - the nurse who raised nearly £7,000 for Norfolk charities in lockdown

Jordan Young's Funeral Home in Nelson Place at Dereham. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Jordan Young's Funeral Home in Nelson Place at Dereham. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Community Heroes

‘It’s about seeing ambition through’ - Dereham’s 22-year-old funeral director making a big difference