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South Norfolk community groups can apply for up to £10,000 to improve local greenspaces

A fresh round of South Norfolk Council’s Nature Conservation Fund is offering grants for community-led projects that help wildlife, climate resilience and access to greener places.

THE TEA · 1 September 2026

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Renewable-energy funds help Norfolk teenagers reconnect with learning and nature

Community funding generated by renewable-energy projects is supporting Norfolk programmes combining nature, practical learning and wellbeing.

Norfolk · 28 Aug 2026
A bespoke pearl-pattern Tokai Les Paul guitar being raffled for the Rothbury Estate campaign
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Heaton music shop turns a one-off guitar into a fundraiser for Northumberland’s wild future

Curvy Sounds has created a bespoke Tokai Les Paul worth around £1,000 for a raffle supporting the campaign to secure the Rothbury Estate for nature.

Heaton, Newcastle and Rothbury, Northumberland · 28 Aug 2026
A green community space in South Norfolk
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South Norfolk communities can get up to £10,000 to create greener local spaces

A new Nature Conservation Fund is offering schools, charities, community groups and parish councils grants of up to £10,000 for local biodiversity projects.

South Norfolk · 28 Aug 2026
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