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Opportunities in Fakenham

New opportunities for businesses, and voluntary groups

Active Fakenham has a busy summer ahead and there are plenty of opportunities to join in with the fun.



The riverside community fun day includes rubber duck and cardboard raft races. Richard Crook, from Active Fakenham, one of the organisers  said, “This is a popular event that makes the best use of our fantastic surroundings. There will be stalls, food and bouncy castles. Local businesses can sponsor their own “giant Duck” and decorate it to showcase their support for the community. Entries for the cardboard raft races are looking good and although some are not overly seaworthy they are a lot of fun and show commitment and imagination. Entry is free and the community ducks are only £1.




The “Get Active in Fakenham Week” in August includes nine days of activities taster sessions and promotions. As well as organising their own events Active Fakenham produces extensive publicity to promote other organisations taking part. There is no cost to those offering activities or events. Richard said, “We distribute the programme to around 10,000 households and use social media and websites. It is an opportunity for local groups and businesses to showcase themselves. We only ask that activities are low cost or free and have some element of well-being included. The timescale is tight, and we need information by Monday 13th June, The entry forms are on the website. In the past we have had up to fifty activities over the nine days which can range from sports, music, dance, free gym sessions, creative writing, yoga, bridge, and even cake decoration.




For six weeks from the 21st July Active Fakenham will be offering free cycle safety checks and a mini service on Fakenham Thursday market. In addition they will offer space to local community groups to share the market stall. Richard said, “so far we are being joined by the British Heart Foundation, but we have more space available so if an organisation wants to join us please contact me.”


See the Active Fakenham website www.activefakenham.org.uk or social media for more information, or email richard@activefakenham.org.uk .


March 18, 2025
Premier and competition launch 25 March 4.30pm to 5.30pm Central Cinema Fakenham tickets £5 Limited number of VIP tickets also available - contact richard@activefakenham.org.uk
March 13, 2025
Our cardboard raft race is a fun family event. We are looking for some exciting and colourful boats, so why not give it a go? You must pre-book for this event. It is run in partnership with Wensum Ospreys canoe club., you can learn more about them by clicking here . Free to enter We have limited spaces so please book early. The course is about 100 metres in total. Entry form as PDF HERE or as WORD Doc HERE Rules and guidence HERE Prizes and categories 1. 1st, 2nd,3rd fastest to complete the course 2 . Most spectacular sinking 3. Best fancy dress –raft and crew ✿ ☀ ♫
March 5, 2025
Ride North Norfolk Sunday 24 August 2025 Photos of the the 2024 ride are here No price rises again this year ✿ ☀ ♫
December 18, 2024
Join us for the Giant Duck Race Active Fakenham, in partnership the Fakenham and District Rotary Club, is thrilled to be putting on this event. Join us to watch these ducks. Why your business should join in We hope your business decides to support this community project. We will aim to make the event as much fun as possible and encourage participation and attendance. We will also help promote your duck (and therefore your business). Any money raised will go towards community events in Fakenham and a contribution is also being made to Fakenham First Focus. We will aim to do this by: • listing entries on our website • posting on social media (we do Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) • distributing press and media releases • the event will be photographed and filmed (tbc) and these will be available to you as well as shared on social media and websites - we will arrange a photo shoot at the Bridge in Goggs Mill Road at Goggs Mill Bridge prior to the event. This will go in the local paper. Winners prizes include 1. First Prize TBC 2. A bottle of Champagne For more information and to download the entry form as a PDF HERE or as a WORD Doc HERE Active Fakenham would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring a duck in the 2022 Corporate Duck Race. Any funds raised will go to local events and local charities Aldiss Butcher Andrews Solicitors Carben Construction Dempsey Heating Des Cooper Hairdressers Eastern Daily Press Fakenham & District Rotary Club Fakenham and Wells Times Fakenham Garden Centre Fakenham Infant School Fakenham Junior School First Focus GJL animal feeds Grove Veterinary hospital and clinics H Banham Ltd Hayes and Storr Larking Gowan M D Williamson Carpets Ltd Nod Butcher and Son Original Factory Shop Ploegor UK Soil Fertility Services? Sports & Fitness Centre Stephenson Smart ✿ ☀ ♫
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