With the support of @Norfolkwt, Norfolk County Council and the norwichmensshed, MXPEG is running a workshop on making planters from pallets.
Sat 18 Nov, 10am-1pm at the #phoenixcentremx , 132a Mile Cross Road, NR3 2LD
Tools & materials provided. Places limited; book by texting 07912891368

A city estate is looking a touch brighter after a community group painted a mural dedicated to the tiny critters which are found in the area. eveningnews24.co.uk/news/23832553.…

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RAGGY DOLLS is a new mental health support group in Mile Cross, starting this Thursday 1-3pm in the 185 Drayton Road shop.

Transforming Local Communities are running their first litter pick in Mile Cross on Saturday 7th October. Come and help them! All equipment is provided, plus free refreshments at the #phoenixcentremx afterwards.
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Help plant spring flower bulbs in Mile Cross! With Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Tues 22nd Aug - get the date in your diary!
Family day of wildlife mapping & craft activities with MXPEG, #phoenixcentremx and Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Meet 11am at Peterson Park & discover mini-beasts along The Lane (til 12.30). Free packed lunches & nature crafts at the Phoenix, 1.30-3.30

Join #FriendsofSloughbottomPark and Norfolk Wildlife Trust for a summer meadow walk and butterfly watch! Kids of all ages welcome. Tues 25th July, meet 11am at the Sloughbottom pavilion.

CARE: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED. Friday 4th Aug, 11am-12pm. Drop-in at Mile Cross Library with AgeUKNorwich and Home Instead, for answers about care, companionship &/or dementia support.

SWIFTS – filling the skies with joy! Free guided walk on Monday 3rd July, 7–8.30pm in Peterson Park (meet near the play area).

Join Caroline Spinks from the Norwich Swift Network Network #NRSwifts . Everyone welcome, under 16s must be accompanied. For more info contact Lee on 07788360473

Find out about sign-along communication at the next MX Parent Support workshop at the #phoenixcentremx with #TheHamletCharity and #mightyoaks group.
Thursday 29th June, 9.00-10.30am, with play area for children 0-5, and free breakfasts!

Eid Party for women and children, Saturday 2nd July 11am-4pm at 1 Ropemakers Row
Bouncy castle, face-painting, henna tattoos, 🦉OWLS🦉 and more..

More photos from Hedgehog Alley.. Some of the wildflowers planted earlier in the year are beginning to appear - mainly corncockles, which will have pinky-purple flowers soon. And there are now some bright orange marigolds for the bees to enjoy as well.
#beecafe #lovewhereyoulive

The BenjaminFoundation Norwich Reuse Drop Off (Swanton Road) are hosting a Charity Marketplace on Sunday 16th July, 10am-4pm, with stalls, games and activities.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Mile Cross Library is still looking for someone to take on their popular Bounce and Rhyme Time.

The sessions normally run on Fridays 10.30-11.00 am, but day and times can be changed to fit in with volunteers' schedules. Please get in touch if you can help!

The progression of humble, discarded pallet to 100% upcycled, repurposed planter!

MXPEG members & friends planted tomatoes, a strawberry, various herbs, sweet peas, lavender & other flowers at the #phoenixcentremx .

Want help making one for yourself? Get in touch!