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Buy Local Norfolk (BLN) Networking

Join us this November for a very special Big BLN Gather & Give networking event, where we'll come together not only to make new business connections, but also to make a real difference in our local community.

This year, we're supporting several of our Buy Local Norfolk members who work tirelessly with children and adults across Norfolk. Instead of a traditional networking event, we're inviting everyone to bring along a (or several - your choice!) small gift to donate. It could cost as little as 50p or up to around £10, and every contribution, no matter the size, will be gratefully received. Brand new items are great, but we're also happy to accept good quality, pre-loved gifts where appropriate. Feel free to bring one gift, or a handful. The choice is entirely yours and will be gratefully received.

After the event, we'll share all the donations as evenly as possible between our chosen members, helping them continue the incredible work they do throughout the year.

This year we're supporting:

The Life Skills Mentoring Academy

Able Community Care

The Benjamin Foundation

The Matthew Project

Priscilla Bacon Hospice

Purely Care

Suggested gift ideas include:

Pens, paper, card, tissue paper, scrapbook items, pencils, colouring books, colouring pens, A3 paper, picture frames, paints, sketchpads, biscuits, tea, hot chocolate, coffee, shower gels, hand creams, crossword books, puzzle books, jigsaws, rubik’s cubes, board games, play doe, fidget /stress toys, box of chocolates, toiletries, toiletries gift packs, sanitary products, face masks, foot masks. Please no glitter.

We’d love for you to join us at The Bay in Jarrolds, Norwich on Wednesday 18th November between 9.30am and 11.30pm. Refreshments will be available.

Together, let's fill the room with kindness, generosity and community spirit. Just one small gift from each of us can make a big difference to someone else.

Members are free and non-members are £15 + Eventbrite fees.

Places are limited, so to book your place, please purchase your ticket here on Eventbrite prior to the event to help us confirm numbers and easily sign you in on arrival. If tickets run out and you wish to attend, please email office@buylocalnorfolk.org.uk

Refund policy

Refund requests must be submitted with at least 24 hours notice of the event.

Images & Photography

BLN from time to time may take photographs or film footage of events and exhibitions taking place and we reserve the right to use such images or film footage for marketing and publicity purposes, which may include printed, online or social media content.

If you have any objection to photographs or footage being taken, please email office@buylocalnorfolk.org.uk in good time in advance of the event.

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