Here to Help

Zena Tinsley joined the EDP's Here to Help: Not Alone initiative to help those during the pandemic

Former teacher recalls lockdown letters to 101-year-old pen pal who died

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

Students from Lycee Stella Maris High School, in France, have been involved in the Here to Help: Not Alone campaign. Picture shows Estitxu, Umay, Orane, Maialen and Léa

Students from Lycee Stella Maris High School, in France, have been involved in the Here to Help: Not Alone campaign. Picture shows Estitxu, Umay, Orane, Maialen and Léa

French students write letters to Norfolk's care homes to help bring back smiles

Voluntary Norfolk chief executive Alan Hopley.
PHOTO BY SIMON FINLAY

Voluntary Norfolk chief executive Alan Hopley.
PHOTO BY SIMON FINLAY

Drive for people to join ‘superhero taskforce’ of Covid-19 rapid response volunteers

Chris Elliott of The Feed (left) and Ollie Blackmore of Selesti (right) outside The Feed cafe on Prince of Wales Road. Picture: THE FEED

Chris Elliott of The Feed (left) and Ollie Blackmore of Selesti (right) outside The Feed cafe on Prince of Wales Road. Picture: THE FEED

Here to Help: Where to find a helping hand during second lockdown

Breckland District Councillor Alison Webb. Picture: Alison Webb

Breckland District Councillor Alison Webb. Picture: Alison Webb

Community help scheme with over 100 volunteers ready to help again

Coming Together are back to deliver essential items to vulnerable members of the Waveney communtity. Credit: Coming Together

Coming Together are back to deliver essential items to vulnerable members of the Waveney communtity. Credit: Coming Together

Here to Help: Vital Waveney ‘Coming Together’ service resumes helping the most vulnerable

Community life reporter Donna-Louise Bishop, is relaunching the Not Alone (pen pal initiative) string of the Here to Help campaign. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Community life reporter Donna-Louise Bishop, is relaunching the Not Alone (pen pal initiative) string of the Here to Help campaign. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Popular pen pal initiative relaunched to help stamp out loneliness

Remembrance Day posters designed by local artists, Rebecca Osborne (left) and Daniel Round. Picture: Rebecca Osborne/Daniel Round

Remembrance Day posters designed by local artists, Rebecca Osborne (left) and Daniel Round. Picture: Rebecca Osborne/Daniel Round

Download our free Poppy poster to colour in and put in your window

The Luncheon Club in Coltishall usually meets in the Church Rooms each week, but during the initial coronavirus lockdown, the club changed their license so that they are able to deliver to their members, most of whom are vulnerable. Picture shows (from

The Luncheon Club in Coltishall usually meets in the Church Rooms each week, but during the initial coronavirus lockdown, the club changed their license so that they are able to deliver to their members, most of whom are vulnerable. Picture shows (from

Here to Help campaign relaunches to support communities

Helen Melville, a geography teacher from Downham Market, has been helping elderly residents in the town during the Covid-19 lockdown. Picture: Helen Melville

Helen Melville, a geography teacher from Downham Market, has been helping elderly residents in the town during the Covid-19 lockdown. Picture: Helen Melville

Norfolk teacher helps vulnerable and people shielding during lockdown

Thorpe House Care Home staff are joined by fire fighters, police, and local residents at Griston to thank the NHS and all carers in the Clap for Carers. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Thorpe House Care Home staff are joined by fire fighters, police, and local residents at Griston to thank the NHS and all carers in the Clap for Carers. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Watch: Your messages of thanks to our key workers

Big C have been able to run their men, women and young people support groups online. Picture: Big C

Big C have been able to run their men, women and young people support groups online. Picture: Big C

Cancer support groups successfully move online

Annie Reilly wearing one of the hundeds of face masks she has made during the coronavirus lockdown. PIC: Annie Reilly.

Annie Reilly wearing one of the hundeds of face masks she has made during the coronavirus lockdown. PIC: Annie Reilly.

Frightened mum whose daughter is carer makes 700 masks to fight virus

Norwich Door to Door driver Gary Squires delivering PPE items across Norfolk. Picture: Norfolk and Waveney CCG

Norwich Door to Door driver Gary Squires delivering PPE items across Norfolk. Picture: Norfolk and Waveney CCG

CCG thanks volunteers delivering PPE to GP surgeries

Downham Tandoori has been making meals for vulnerable people in the local community. Picture: Downham Tandoori

Downham Tandoori has been making meals for vulnerable people in the local community. Picture: Downham Tandoori

Indian restaurant donates meals to vulnerable and local volunteers

Bob Robson, who works for EDF Energy, is supporting the scheme to deliver medicine to vulnerable or shielding people during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: EDF Energy

Bob Robson, who works for EDF Energy, is supporting the scheme to deliver medicine to vulnerable or shielding people during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: EDF Energy

EDF workers sign up to deliver medication to Norfolk’s most vulnerable

Norfolk stars Martin Shaw and Stephen Fry will voice new adverts for Big C. Picture: Denise Bradley/Matthew Usher

Norfolk stars Martin Shaw and Stephen Fry will voice new adverts for Big C. Picture: Denise Bradley/Matthew Usher

Martin Shaw and Stephen Fry lend their voices to campaign

The team at Norfolk and Waveney Mind will be hosting a virtual kindness festival. Picture: SOPHIE WYLLIE

The team at Norfolk and Waveney Mind will be hosting a virtual kindness festival. Picture: SOPHIE WYLLIE

Virtual kindness festival to help boost mental health

A team of cyclists from Norwich will complete a virtual cycle that is the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest. Picture: Pavel Novak/Strada

A team of cyclists from Norwich will complete a virtual cycle that is the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest. Picture: Pavel Novak/Strada

Cycling team to conquer Everest virtually in charity challenge

Paediatric staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn grateful for scrub donations. Picture: QEH

Paediatric staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn grateful for scrub donations. Picture: QEH

‘A massive thank you’ - More than 100 sets of scrubs donated to hospital paediatric staff

Simon Marshall and Julia Cameron have put their work on the side of the wall at their home in Norwich. Picture: Simon Marshall/Julia Cameron

Simon Marshall and Julia Cameron have put their work on the side of the wall at their home in Norwich. Picture: Simon Marshall/Julia Cameron

Norwich photographers turn wall into exhibition during lockdown

Brian Garrad, 96, has been raising money for the N&N. Picture: Ruth Dockery

Brian Garrad, 96, has been raising money for the N&N. Picture: Ruth Dockery

Norfolk veteran raises £2,000 for N&N after plans to meet the Queen cancelled

An example of one of the flags that have been designed for the display. Picture: NNUH

An example of one of the flags that have been designed for the display. Picture: NNUH

Last chance to contribute towards hospital ‘one of a kind’ art display

Emily and Sophie Watts have been hard at work colouring in brick walls at their house and their next door neighbour to help brighten up the street, Picture: Leanne Crowley

Emily and Sophie Watts have been hard at work colouring in brick walls at their house and their next door neighbour to help brighten up the street, Picture: Leanne Crowley

Sisters’ chalk artwork hopes to brighten up neighbourhood

The Norfolk and Norwich Hospital has received 120 tablets from the community to help with virtual visiting during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: NNUH

The Norfolk and Norwich Hospital has received 120 tablets from the community to help with virtual visiting during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: NNUH

Hospital receives donation of 120 tablets to keep families connected

Dereham Hospital. Photo: Donna-Louise Bishop

Dereham Hospital. Photo: Donna-Louise Bishop

Thinking of you service launched by health trust

Provincial grand master of Norfolk Freemasons Stephen Allen. Picture: Norfolk Freemasons

Provincial grand master of Norfolk Freemasons Stephen Allen. Picture: Norfolk Freemasons

Freemasons team up with Norfolk firm to provide PPE to community carers

Mike Ford from Downham Market has been printing 3D face shields for key workers in his community. Picture: Mike Ford

Mike Ford from Downham Market has been printing 3D face shields for key workers in his community. Picture: Mike Ford

Man prints more than 1,000 face shields for community

Andy Baxter, of Really Awesome Coffee Norwich, with his Hidden Gem award. Picture: Andy Baxter

Andy Baxter, of Really Awesome Coffee Norwich, with his Hidden Gem award. Picture: Andy Baxter

Norwich coffee business receives award for supporting ambulance staff

Emily Lightfoot, Downham Market councillor, has been making masks and scrub bags for Covid-19 mutual aid volunteers and members of the community. Picture: Emily Lightfoot

Emily Lightfoot, Downham Market councillor, has been making masks and scrub bags for Covid-19 mutual aid volunteers and members of the community. Picture: Emily Lightfoot

Appeal for help to make face masks amid massive demand

Hospital Radio Norwich presenter and chairman Mike Sarre. Picture: Supplied

Hospital Radio Norwich presenter and chairman Mike Sarre. Picture: Supplied

How to broadcast a message to friends and family in hospital

The knitted hearts created by Amber Cantwell. Picture: Amber Cantwell/PA Wire

The knitted hearts created by Amber Cantwell. Picture: Amber Cantwell/PA Wire

City star’s nurse sister knits hearts for isolated palliative care patients

Ed Balls released a message of support for the team looking after his mum during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Neil Didsbury

Ed Balls released a message of support for the team looking after his mum during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Neil Didsbury

Ed Balls’ message of support to Norwich care home during “difficult times”

Maria Voors and Tracey Dryhurst outside Priscilla Bacon Lodge with the postcards and hearts that will be sent to families to tell them about the new service. Picture: Norfolk Community Health and Care Trust

Maria Voors and Tracey Dryhurst outside Priscilla Bacon Lodge with the postcards and hearts that will be sent to families to tell them about the new service. Picture: Norfolk Community Health and Care Trust

New bereavement support line launched

Photographer Paul Macro has been donating postcards to care homes so the residents can send messages to loved ones. Images: Paul Macro

Photographer Paul Macro has been donating postcards to care homes so the residents can send messages to loved ones. Images: Paul Macro

Postcards given to care homes so loved ones can keep in touch

Matt Philpott, who runs ATP Health and Fitness in Norwich, has come up with five exercises with minimal noise to help people stay fit during lockdown. Picture: Matt Philpott

Matt Philpott, who runs ATP Health and Fitness in Norwich, has come up with five exercises with minimal noise to help people stay fit during lockdown. Picture: Matt Philpott

PT’s top tips to staying “fab and fit” during lockdown and not annoy the neighbours

Saffron Housing Trust customer resolution manager Lynne Riddoch offering help to residents during the coronavirus lockdown. Picture: Saffron Housing Trust

Saffron Housing Trust customer resolution manager Lynne Riddoch offering help to residents during the coronavirus lockdown. Picture: Saffron Housing Trust

Housing trust staff volunteers helping tenants during lockdown

Terry and Pam Gillman, landlords at The Black Horse in Thetford, have had to adapt their business amid the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Archant

Terry and Pam Gillman, landlords at The Black Horse in Thetford, have had to adapt their business amid the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Archant

Pub landlord: ‘We’ve taught ourselves how to run a completely different business’

From left, Pippa, Archie and Adam Case after their head shave which has raised more than 6,000 for NHS charities. Picture: Pippa Case

From left, Pippa, Archie and Adam Case after their head shave which has raised more than 6,000 for NHS charities. Picture: Pippa Case

Easter egg-heads raise more than £6,000 for NHS charities

Harper Knight, two, has been dressing up as key workers for the clap for carers. Here she is pictured as Doctor Harper in her nurse's uniform at Thursday's clap. Picture: Anna Knight

Harper Knight, two, has been dressing up as key workers for the clap for carers. Here she is pictured as Doctor Harper in her nurse's uniform at Thursday's clap. Picture: Anna Knight

‘It’s her highlight of the week’ - Toddler’s dress up tribute to heroes

East Anglian Road Markings Ltd paid tribute to key workers with a special marking outside the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. Picture: East Anglian Road Markings Ltd

East Anglian Road Markings Ltd paid tribute to key workers with a special marking outside the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. Picture: East Anglian Road Markings Ltd

Sign of support - road marking praises key workers outside hospital

TimeNorfolk director Lesley Bradfield has spoken of the impact facing the charity during coronavirus. Picture: TimeNorfolk

TimeNorfolk director Lesley Bradfield has spoken of the impact facing the charity during coronavirus. Picture: TimeNorfolk

‘It’s unthinkable to us’ - Service supporting bereaved families plea for support

Members of the Big C team choir have created their own rendition of Build Me Up Buttercup to raise funds and cheer people up during coronavirus. Picture: Big C

Members of the Big C team choir have created their own rendition of Build Me Up Buttercup to raise funds and cheer people up during coronavirus. Picture: Big C

WATCH: Charity’s rendition of pop track to uplift spirts during coronavirus

Chatterbox volunteer Frances Pearce with chairman David Potten. Volunteers are recording a podcast from their own homes to ensure visually impaired people can still listen to news. Picture: Bethany Wales

Chatterbox volunteer Frances Pearce with chairman David Potten. Volunteers are recording a podcast from their own homes to ensure visually impaired people can still listen to news. Picture: Bethany Wales

Hear all about it! Podcast ensures visually impaired can still get the news

Trina Lake and Bradley Richards with their fruit and vegetable boxes outside The Crown pub in Costessey. Photo: Trina Lake

Trina Lake and Bradley Richards with their fruit and vegetable boxes outside The Crown pub in Costessey. Photo: Trina Lake

Pub landlords to give away 100 fruit and vegetables boxes to NHS workers

Timm Klose phoned my dad to wish him a happy 60th birthday. Picture: Robert Cawthorne

Timm Klose phoned my dad to wish him a happy 60th birthday. Picture: Robert Cawthorne

‘He was like a little child’: Norwich City star shocks fan on 60th birthday

Cakes by Lauren Jade owner Lauren Meachen will launch an afternoon tea delivery service from the start of May. Picture: Lauren Meachen

Cakes by Lauren Jade owner Lauren Meachen will launch an afternoon tea delivery service from the start of May. Picture: Lauren Meachen

Baker to launch doorstep delivery of afternoon tea

Sydnee Grant and Lexi-Rayne Vincent use their craft skills to make items to raise money for the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and Toronto General Hospital. Picture: Grant family/Violet Vincent

Sydnee Grant and Lexi-Rayne Vincent use their craft skills to make items to raise money for the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and Toronto General Hospital. Picture: Grant family/Violet Vincent

Youngsters join forces from different corners of the world to craft against coronavirus

Carla and Sophie Cole will be completing a 10k challenge for the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust. Picture: Carla Cole

Carla and Sophie Cole will be completing a 10k challenge for the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust. Picture: Carla Cole

“Caring” eight year old’s 10k challenge to support mental health trust

Here to Help directory: Where you can get help during coronavirus lockdown

Todd Cantwell of Norwich in action during the Premier League match at Carrow Road, NorwichPicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026715/02/2020

Todd Cantwell of Norwich in action during the Premier League match at Carrow Road, NorwichPicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026715/02/2020

Canaries star’s message of support to NHS staff

Singer Fiona Harber performed a gig from home on Facebook Live to raise money for the NHS. Picture: Submitted

Singer Fiona Harber performed a gig from home on Facebook Live to raise money for the NHS. Picture: Submitted

Singer’s Facebook Live gig raises hundreds for NHS charity

Miranda Avery from Cringleford Crackerjacks Pre-School teaches mindfulness to children Picture: Miranda Avery

Miranda Avery from Cringleford Crackerjacks Pre-School teaches mindfulness to children Picture: Miranda Avery

Not Alone: Keeping an eye on mental health of children during lockdown