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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

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’

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

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

The team at Office Water Supplies, Snetterton, which is delivering hand sanitister across Norfolk. Picture: Sophie Skipper Photography Ltd

The team at Office Water Supplies, Snetterton, which is delivering hand sanitister across Norfolk. Picture: Sophie Skipper Photography Ltd

Coronavirus: Business going extra mile to deliver hand sanitiser across Norfolk

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 church hall at St Peter’s Church, Brandon, has become a makeshift food bank during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: St Peter's Church

The church hall at St Peter’s Church, Brandon, has become a makeshift food bank during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: St Peter's Church

Coronavirus: Church hall becomes makeshift food bank

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?

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

Paul Casey had been forced to sleep in his lounge after he had been left with no heating or hot water while he was self-isolating. Photo: Meg Casey

Paul Casey had been forced to sleep in his lounge after he had been left with no heating or hot water while he was self-isolating. Photo: Meg Casey

Self-isolating vulnerable man ‘overwhelmed’ by stranger’s kindness

NHS Superheroes looks to help supply the NHS. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

NHS Superheroes looks to help supply the NHS. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Norwich man’s fundraiser to donate supplies to NHS workers

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

Youngsters have been showing support to the waste servicemen across Breckland. Picture: Breckland Council

Youngsters have been showing support to the waste servicemen across Breckland. Picture: Breckland Council

Youngsters show support for key waste workers

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?

Sams Coffee House in Bevan Street East, Lowestoft. Picture: Sams Coffee House

Sams Coffee House in Bevan Street East, Lowestoft. Picture: Sams Coffee House

New service tackles period poverty during pandemic

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

Danny Whitehouse is the Charles Burrell Centre's new chief executive and is in talks with Breckland Council to see how the site can be of service during the pandemic. Photo: Ian Burt

Danny Whitehouse is the Charles Burrell Centre's new chief executive and is in talks with Breckland Council to see how the site can be of service during the pandemic. Photo: Ian Burt

‘Hospital, soup kitchen or toilet roll factory’ - Boss of community centre offers site for vital services

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

Iceland Food Warehouse is offering an hour window for the vulnerable to do their shopping. Picture: Keith Mindham Photography

Iceland Food Warehouse is offering an hour window for the vulnerable to do their shopping. Picture: Keith Mindham Photography

Here to Help: Where to get help in Thetford during the coronavirus outbreak

Thetford Forest is staying open during the coronavirus outbreak. Picture: John Styles

Thetford Forest is staying open during the coronavirus outbreak. Picture: John Styles

Thetford Forest open during coronavirus outbreak

Thetford food bank and Mid-Norfolk food bank have been given £10,000 form Breckland Council to help them support the most vulnerable during the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Thetford food bank

Thetford food bank and Mid-Norfolk food bank have been given £10,000 form Breckland Council to help them support the most vulnerable during the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Thetford food bank

£10,000 donated to foodbanks to support vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak

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

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

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?

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

Iceland Food Warehouse is offering an hour window for the vulnerable to do their shopping. Picture: Keith Mindham Photography

Iceland Food Warehouse is offering an hour window for the vulnerable to do their shopping. Picture: Keith Mindham Photography

Here to Help - Food Warehouse creates vulnerable shopping hour

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