Cuppa Care

Complex Bereavement Service, Bereavement Cafes

Monthly bereavement café for those bereaved by suicide to meet others in an informal setting over a cuppa and cake.

Time: 11:30am-12:30pm

Dates: Last Thursday of every month

Address: REST Aylsham Hub, 1 Red Lion St, Aylsham, Norwich NR11 6LW

PLEASE NOTE: Due to staff training there will sadly be NO bereavement café in September  (apologies for this).  Therefore the next one after this week will be Thursday 26th October – a reminder will be sent out nearer the time.
 
For more information and to reserve your cake, please either call 0300 330 5488 or email complexbereavementservice@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Arts and Crafts Group

Come and join us every Wednesday for an afternoon of mindful art! Art ranges from colouring, painting and diamond art. No need to book as there is always space for all. Art available for all skill levels.

Time: 2-4pm

Dates: Every Wednesday

Address: REST Aylsham Hub, 1 Red Lion St, Aylsham, Norwich NR11 6LW

For more information and to reserve your place, please either call 0300 330 5488 or email aylshamrest@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Kindness Café

Spend time in an uplifting environment where you can take part in discussions and activities based around positivity, self-esteem and improving wellbeing. A welcoming afternoon when you can socialise and meet others who are encouraged to boost and support each other.

Time: 2-3pm

Dates: One Saturday a month (Next date set is 22.07.23)

Address: REST Aylsham Hub, 1 Red Lion St, Aylsham, Norwich NR11 6LW

For more information and to reserve your place, please either call 0300 330 5488 or email aylshamrest@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Hub entertainment night

Spend an evening with the staff and individuals who access the Aylsham REST Hub. Play Games, quizzes, puzzles and host of other social activities. Our entertainment evenings are also a great time to meet and share thoughts with new people in the community.

Time: 5-8pm

Dates: One Saturday a month (next date will be advertised in hub) 

Address: REST Aylsham Hub, 1 Red Lion St, Aylsham, Norwich NR11 6LW

For more information and to reserve your place, please either call 0300 330 5488 or email aylshamrest@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Step into computer skills for beginners

Learn how to use computers for every day tasks. From researching on the internet, shopping, staying in contact with friends and family to emailing and other official tasks. Equipment provided. You simply need to get in touch with us to book your place.

Time: 11am-1pm

Dates: Monthly by appointment. Course run for beginners. 

Address: REST Aylsham Hub, 1 Red Lion St, Aylsham, Norwich NR11 6LW

For more information and to reserve your place, please either call 0300 330 5488 or email aylshamrest@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Neurodivergent Youth Group 

A group that brings together individuals that identify or have been diagnosed as being autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic amongst others. The group is set up to support individuals, families their carers by discussing challenges, sharing ideas and positive coping mechanisms. The group is open to all and run by a qualified worker.

Time: 4.30-5.30pm

Dates: Thursdays

Address: REST Aylsham Hub, 1 Red Lion St, Aylsham, Norwich NR11 6LW

For more information and to reserve your place, please either call 0300 330 5488 or email aylshamrest@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Youth Social (18-25) 

A drop in social group for young people aged 18-25 to meet weekly, chat, play games and be creative.

Time: 2-4pm

Dates: Fridays

Address: REST Aylsham Hub, 1 Red Lion St, Aylsham, Norwich NR11 6LW

For more information, please either call 0300 330 5488 or email aylshamrest@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Walking and Talking in Gorleston

Mental Health Drop in Service (Great Yarmouth Library)

A mental health drop in service provided by a trained Norfolk and Waveney Mind Recovery Team Member. Talk to somebody about how you are feeling, hear what services we can offer and receive mental health support. 

Practical support available on signposting you to other services that we together feel may help. 

Time: 1pm-3pm

Dates: Wednesdays

Place: Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH

Cuppa Care

Anger & Emotion Regulation Group

Anxiety & Low Mood Group

Menscraft Pitstop

CV Advice and Interview Skills Group

Mental Health Support Group

Photography Group

Walking Football Group

Women’s Group

Sue Lambert Trust Drop In

Arts and Crafts

Creative Writing

Golden Threads

Life Group 

Older Person's Service

The group offers a comfy setting for those who are older, or with mild to moderate dementia. A two-course cooked lunch is provided. The group work on memory skills, relaxation techniques as well as taking the opportunity to hone living skills, such as helping to prepare lunch.

Please note there is a charge for this group. 

Time: 10am-3pm

Dates: Every Thursday 

Place: Norfolk & Waveney Mind, 4 Poplar Avenue Kings Lynn PE31 7EA

For further information contact Nikki.booth@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Cuppa Care

Gardening 4 Health

Gardening 4 health is supported by trained staff and volunteers. Attendees can take part in activities and workshops such as planting , cultivating a range of fruit and veg and flowers to woodwork.

Time: 9.30am-12.30pm

Dates: Thursdays

Place: King's Lynn Allotment

Tech Skills for Life Drop in Support

Do you need help with using a computer, tablet or smart phone? Are you struggling to pay for mobile data or broadband at home? Do you worry about staying safe online? Tech Skills for Life friendly Community Tech Coaches are here to help with your technology and internet worries and struggles.

Time: 1-3pm

Dates: Second Wednesday of each month

Place: REST King's Lynn, 56 High St, King’s Lynn, PE30 1AY

Art Group

Volunteer led art group, supporting those that attend to meet and mix with others while doing their own arts or crafts. Some colouring equipment and jigsaws available but please feel free to bring your own projects with you.

Time: 10-11.30am

Dates: Wednesdays

Place: REST King's Lynn, 56 High St, King’s Lynn, PE30 1AY

Carers Group

An opportunity to meet with other carers and share advice and support over hot drinks and biscuits.

Time: 1-2.30pm

Dates: Fridays

Place: REST King's Lynn, 56 High St, King’s Lynn, PE30 1AY

Complex Bereavement Service, Bereavement Cafes

Monthly bereavement café for those bereaved by suicide to meet others in an informal setting over a cuppa and cake.

Time: 2:30-3:30pm

Dates: Last Thursday of every month

Address: The Feed Café at Rest Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

For more information and to reserve your cake, please either call 0300 330 5488 or email complexbereavementservice@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Men's Group

A safe place for men to connect and talk about their mental health.

No booking needed, just drop in.

Time: 10am - 12pm

Dates: Sundays

Address: REST Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

For more information, contact murray.cresswell@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk and james.lovvett@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Multiply Maths/Numeracy Support

Free drop in maths/numeracy support using games to explore numeracy skills for adults.

Time: 10am-1pm

Dates: Fortnightly Mondays ( 10th & 24th Apr)

Address: REST Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

Youth Social (18-25)

A drop in social group for young people aged 18-25 to meet weekly, chat, play games and be creative.

Time: 4-6pm

Dates: Mondays

Address: REST Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

Musical Keys Youth Group (14-25)

Drop in music group for anyone aged 14-25. Instruments are provided, no musical skills required.

Time: 5.30-6.30pm

Dates: Tuesdays

Address: REST Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

Room to Grow Gardening Group

Drop in 18+ Gardening group for anyone aged 18+ come and enjoy our outside space on a weekly basis. We plant with the seasons and its an all weather group!

Time: 2-4pm

Dates: Thursdays

Address: REST Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

REST Norwich Coffee Mornings 

18+ Coffee Morning drop in social group with craft, games and talking held in the REST Norwich cafe.

Time: 10.30am-12.30pm

Dates: Mondays & Fridays 

Address: REST Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

Musical Keys 18+ Drop In  

A very loud enthusiastic way to spend a Friday afternoon. No previous musical skills required just bring some enthusiasm and the group will support with the rest. Musical instruments are provided.

Time: 3.30 - 5pm

Dates: Fridays

Address: REST Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

Piece of Mind - Puzzles and Board Games Drop In Group

Weekly board game group for anyone aged 18+ to attend and spend some time with other playing games. Board games are provided.

Date/Time: Fridays 1pm - 3pm & Saturdays 10am - 12.30pm

Address: REST Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

Sunday Crafternoon

Space for all things crafty. You can bring your own project or start something new with us. Drop in between 2pm and 4pm every week for a gentle end to your weekend.

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Dates: Sundays

Address: REST Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

Young Parents Stay and Play

A FREE informal session for parents under 25 years old. Come along and chat with other young parents. Toys and activities available for your child to play. Support and advice available.

Time: 10-11.30am

Dates: Tuesdays

Address: REST Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

Reframe Coaching Drop In Sessions

Are you concerned about yours or a loved ones Gambling? 
Come and have a chat with one of our Recovery Coaches.

Time: 1pm - 3pm

Dates: First Monday of every month.

Address: REST Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

Linocut Printmaking Workshop

REST Norwich is hosting a set of free printmaking workshops for individuals who fancy giving this craft a go. All supplies will be provided and you will be guided through the basics by one of our enthusiastic printmaking staff members!

If you are interested please register your interest by talking to Churchman house reception or emailing contact@restnorwich.co.uk
Please understand that spaces will be limited due to the number of supplies.

Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm (3 hour session)

Dates: 28th November, 5^th, 12^th and 19^th December

Address: REST Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

Nature Connect Forest Bathing Peer Study Group

Be part of a group exploring the Japanese practice of  Shinrin Yoku (also known as Forest Bathing) and how to lead our own simple sessions with friends or family.  At each group, we’ll learn skills that bring us back to nature and create space in our busy lives, and we’ll consider how to practice this with others.

When: Meeting every other Wednesday 12.30 - 2pm (Starting on 8th November. Running until March 2024)

Place: MileXchange, 185 Drayton Road and Sloughbottom Park, Mile Cross, Norwich.

Booking is essential – 
Contact: natureconnect@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk to register for a place and find out more.

Nature Connect Forest Bathing Session at Sweet Briar Marshes

Join Norfolk and Waveney Mind's Nature Connect project for a Forest Bathing session, although it's not yet open to the public we're running a special session at Norfolk Wildlife Trust Sweet Briar Marshes on Tuesday 12th December.

'Forest Bathing is inspired but the Japanese practice – Shinrin Yoku. We will awaken and immerse your senses amongst nature. An opportunity to relax and unwind, to discover your own walk and connection, acknowledge and appreciate nature’s wisdom, becoming more open, connected, fully present and alive.'

When: Tuesday 12th December, starting at 1pm - lasting for an hour.

Place: Norfolk Wildlife Trust Sweet Briar Marshes. Meeting at the BMX Track on Sloughbottom Park.

Booking is essential – 
Contact: natureconnect@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk to register for a place and find out more.

Complex Bereavement Service, Bereavement Cafes

Monthly bereavement café for those bereaved by suicide to meet others in an informal setting over a cuppa and cake.

Time: 1pm

Dates: Second to last Thursday of every month

Address: Thetford REST Hub, Breckland House, St Nicholas Street, Thetford, IP24 1BT

For more information and to reserve your cake, please either call 0300 330 5488 or email complexbereavementservice@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Art Group

Enjoy two hours great arts with Katherine, our in house highly skilled artist who has bags of experience and qualification. No pressure, just drop-in and take a pick on what you would like to do on the day. We have colouring, clay work or bring your own activity for the day. In addition, you get to meet new people and discuss about a wide of facilitated topics.

Time: 14:00pm-16:00pm

Dates: Every Tuesday

Address: Thetford REST Hub, Breckland House, St Nicholas Street, Thetford, IP24 1BT

To enquire or register interest, contact – 0300 3305488 or email thetfordrest@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

CAB Drop-In sessions

You can now meet the Citizen’s Advice Bureau at the Hub every Tuesday from 10:30am to 4pm. They are able to provide support on the day and give advice relating to welfare rights, benefits, debt, housing, budgeting amongst others. You do not need an appointment to access this support and everyone is welcomed.

Time: 11:00am-17:00pm

Dates: Every Tuesday

Address: Thetford REST Hub, Breckland House, St Nicholas Street, Thetford, IP24 1BT

To enquire or register interest, contact – 0300 3305488 or email thetfordrest@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Men's Mental Health Group

Join Sam our in-house Recovery Worker for informal and friendly discussions about mental health issues faced by men and discuss with likeminded people over a cuppa.

Time: 1-3pm

Dates: Saturday fortnightly (1^st July, 14^th July onwards)

Address: Thetford REST Hub, Breckland House, St Nicholas Street, Thetford, IP24 1BT

To enquire or register interest, contact – 0300 3305488 or email thetfordrest@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Menopause and me support group 

Our Menopause and me course is delivered by our partners at Adult Learning.

Through this course, you will learn more about the menopause and the impact it has on the body and mind. You will also get to learn various coping strategies to help you live healthily with the opportunity to listen and share stories, experiences and learning with others who are going through the menopause.

The trainer for this free course is highly experienced and knowledgeable with lots of positive feedback from previous sessions.

To book your place, please give us a call on 07596 859081.

Time: 1-3pm

Dates: Wednesday 13^th September 2023.  Weekly for 5 weeks

Address: Thetford REST Hub, Breckland House, St Nicholas Street, Thetford, IP24 1BT

To enquire, contact – 0300 3305488 or email thetfordrest@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Music, emotion and expression

This is a one-off group delivered by Lynsey, our experienced artist and group facilitator, exploring a piece of music chosen by each member of the group which is personal to them and exploring the feelings and emotions that it invokes. This is followed by creating a piece of art to represent these feelings.

To book your free place, please call on 07596 859081.

Time: TBC

Dates: Dates and time TBC

Address: Thetford REST Hub, Breckland House, St Nicholas Street, Thetford, IP24 1BT

To enquire, contact – 0300 3305488 or email thetfordrest@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Youth Group

A social group for 18 – 25 year olds.
Join Ellen for a couple of hours of chat, board games and refreshments and meet like-minded people of your own age. 

Drop in. No need to book.

Time: 2-4pm

Dates: Wednesdays

Address: Thetford REST Hub, Breckland House, St Nicholas Street, Thetford, IP24 1BT

For more information, contact – 0300 3305488 or email thetfordrest@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Dungeons & Dragons Group

For experienced players and beginners. An afternoon of imagination, fun and role play.
Fighting monsters and treasure hunting!

Drop in. No need to book.

Time: 2-4pm

Dates: Thursdays

Address: Thetford REST Hub, Breckland House, St Nicholas Street, Thetford, IP24 1BT

For more information, contact – 0300 3305488 or email thetfordrest@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Wellbeing Social Activites

It might be getting colder, but we’re keeping busy with a full programme of events! Our socials are open to everyone 16+, so why not come and meet us in person or jump on a zoom social?