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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

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

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

Julia Hunt, former director of nursing at the James Paget, who returned to work just 24 hours after retiring Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Julia Hunt, former director of nursing at the James Paget, who returned to work just 24 hours after retiring Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Coronavirus fighting force bolstered by hundreds of returning retired NHS staff

Barbara Tyler, from Hunstanton, taking part in the Clap for our Carers celebration on April 16. 2020. Picture: Chris Bishop

Barbara Tyler, from Hunstanton, taking part in the Clap for our Carers celebration on April 16. 2020. Picture: Chris Bishop

Huge support for Clap for Our Carers celebrations across Norfolk

Health secretary Matt Hancock answers questions from the media during a daily briefing at10 Downing Street. Picture: PA Wire

Health secretary Matt Hancock answers questions from the media during a daily briefing at10 Downing Street. Picture: PA Wire

Coronavirus: How well is the NHS volunteer scheme working?

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

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

Here to Help: Not Alone pen friends stamping out loneliness amid the lockdown

The team at the Brickmakers set up a radio station to keep connected with customers in lockdown. Photo: Charley South

The team at the Brickmakers set up a radio station to keep connected with customers in lockdown. Photo: Charley South

Pub launches new radio station to keep in touch with customers

Norfolk Community Foundation chief executive, Claire Cullens, has saluted the county's response to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. Picture: NCF

Norfolk Community Foundation chief executive, Claire Cullens, has saluted the county's response to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. Picture: NCF

Norfolk’s coronavirus fund reaches £700,000 - now let’s make it a million!

Cromer parish church. Picture: David Bale

Cromer parish church. Picture: David Bale

How will churches in Norfolk mark Easter?

Artist Wendy Kimberley who's painting is going in the Royal Collection after she won a painting competition in Windsor.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018

Artist Wendy Kimberley who's painting is going in the Royal Collection after she won a painting competition in Windsor.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018

WATCH: Nurse begins painting “health heroes” as thanks for efforts during pandemic

Teddy bears have been spotted in families' windows as an activity for children during the pandemic. Photo by Pixabay/Pexels

Teddy bears have been spotted in families' windows as an activity for children during the pandemic. Photo by Pixabay/Pexels

A global teddy bear hunt - have you seen the soft toys in families’ windows?

Healthcare Homes residents writing and receiving letters from pen friends. The care provider has joined forces with the Here to Help: Not Alone campaign. Picture: HEALTHCARE HOMES

Healthcare Homes residents writing and receiving letters from pen friends. The care provider has joined forces with the Here to Help: Not Alone campaign. Picture: HEALTHCARE HOMES

National care provider backs pen pal scheme to combat loneliness amid coronavirus

Before and after: Callum Pratt from Bradwell shaved his head on Sunday and has received over £1000 in donations. Photo: Charlene Pratt

Before and after: Callum Pratt from Bradwell shaved his head on Sunday and has received over £1000 in donations. Photo: Charlene Pratt

Pupil and school teacher “team up” to shave their heads for the NHS

Trevor Holden has urged anyone in need not to hesitate, saying: Please call and we will help you. Photo: Victoria Pertusa

Trevor Holden has urged anyone in need not to hesitate, saying: Please call and we will help you. Photo: Victoria Pertusa

‘Please call and we will help you’ - councils’ words to the vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak

To Great Nanny and Great Grandad Surplice. We are missing you so much and cant wait to see you soon.
Love you both so much xxx

To Great Nanny and Great Grandad Surplice. We are missing you so much and cant wait to see you soon.
Love you both so much xxx

Heartfelt messages and photos sent to grandparents during lockdown

Age UK Norfolk is looking for voluntary befrienders to help combat loneliness with a simple phone call. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/Daisy-Daisy

Age UK Norfolk is looking for voluntary befrienders to help combat loneliness with a simple phone call. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/Daisy-Daisy

Could you help thousands of vulnerable people feeling isolated in Norfolk?

Trevor Holden. Pic: South Norfolk Council.

Trevor Holden. Pic: South Norfolk Council.

‘Phenomenal’ help from volunteers key to helping vulnerable during coronavirus

Claire Cullens chief executive of the Norfolk Community Foundation . Picture; New Anglia LEP

Claire Cullens chief executive of the Norfolk Community Foundation . Picture; New Anglia LEP

Norfolk-wide coronavirus fund set up to help charities in their hour of need

Trevor Holden has urged anyone in need not to hesitate, saying: Please call and we will help you. Photo: Victoria Pertusa

Trevor Holden has urged anyone in need not to hesitate, saying: Please call and we will help you. Photo: Victoria Pertusa

Coronavirus: Every home in Norfolk to be sent letter asking if vulnerable need help

Lily Fuller, 4, from Hopton, explains coronavirus and advises people to stay at home. Picture: Trevor Fuller.

Lily Fuller, 4, from Hopton, explains coronavirus and advises people to stay at home. Picture: Trevor Fuller.

WATCH: Four-year-old girl makes video explaining coronavirus

Reporter Donna-Louise Bishop launching the Not Alone (pen pal initiative) string of the Here to Help campaign. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Reporter Donna-Louise Bishop launching the Not Alone (pen pal initiative) string of the Here to Help campaign. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Here to Help: Not Alone - Support ramps up for project helping tackle loneliness amid coronavirus

Coastal towns still extremely busy despite governement instructing people to stay indoor due to Corona Virus. Cromer beach Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Coastal towns still extremely busy despite governement instructing people to stay indoor due to Corona Virus. Cromer beach Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Coronavirus: 7 ways to be a more responsible citizen

A group from Hunstanton cleaned ATMs and handrails across the town after swathes of visitors flocked to the Norfolk coast. Picture: Courtesy of Robin Green

A group from Hunstanton cleaned ATMs and handrails across the town after swathes of visitors flocked to the Norfolk coast. Picture: Courtesy of Robin Green

Volunteers ‘disinfect’ town after visitors flock to coast

The Original Factory Shop in Fakenham, among the Norfolk stores which will have a 'Golden Hour' for elderly customers amid the coronavirus outbreak. Picture: Down At The Social

The Original Factory Shop in Fakenham, among the Norfolk stores which will have a 'Golden Hour' for elderly customers amid the coronavirus outbreak. Picture: Down At The Social

Discount store opens early for elderly and vulnerable shoppers

Police have warned that scammers could be looking to take advantage of the coronavirus outbreak. Picture: Getty

Police have warned that scammers could be looking to take advantage of the coronavirus outbreak. Picture: Getty

Your messages published - what would your children love to say to their isolating grandparents?

Reporter Donna-Louise Bishop launching the Not Alone (pen pal initiative) string of the Here to Help campaign. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Reporter Donna-Louise Bishop launching the Not Alone (pen pal initiative) string of the Here to Help campaign. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Here to Help: Not Alone – Our mission to combat loneliness in communities amid coronavirus

The Mayfair Hotel, Great Yarmouth. PHOTO: Google

The Mayfair Hotel, Great Yarmouth. PHOTO: Google

Hotel owner offers rooms to frontline staff amid coronavirus outbreak

Home Bargains in Great Yarmouth. Picture: Archant

Home Bargains in Great Yarmouth. Picture: Archant

‘We want you to feel secure’: chain’s £30m staff coronavirus fund

MPs, councils, police and community leaders back Here to Help campaign

The Flying Dutchman pub in Oulton Broad, Lowestoft is acting as one of the drop-off points for items that can then be delivered to those in need. Picture: Google Images

The Flying Dutchman pub in Oulton Broad, Lowestoft is acting as one of the drop-off points for items that can then be delivered to those in need. Picture: Google Images

Here to Help: Coming together group hails ‘amazing’ response

There are fears donations to food banks will continue to drop as coronavirus escalates. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

There are fears donations to food banks will continue to drop as coronavirus escalates. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Here to Help - back our campaign to support communities amid coronavirus