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The Norfolk and Norwich Christian community website Duo to ride Via Beata for homelessness charity John Pinnington, a former headteacher of Notre Dame, is cycling from St David’s to Lowestoft with a friend to raise money for the homelessness project Emmaus. Together with
Paul Appleby, he will be riding 480 miles along the route of the Via Beata over seven days. The pair hope to raise more than £6000 for Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney. John writes: “When you go for sponsorship, it is always a bit scary because there is a greater responsibility around completing the event. However, doing a ride across the widest part of the UK along the Via Beata is such a great opportunity. Paul and I felt compelled to put our efforts towards helping others not so fortunate as ourselves.
Owners Hollie Elliston and Nicky Frosdick are looking forward to welcoming customers back.
Nicky Frosdick in store ahead of the re-opening of Chari Boutique on the High Street in Lowestoft.
- Credit: Mick Howes
Mrs Frosdick said: It s so exciting. We are now based at a bigger site, with so much more footfall up here. Hopefully it is going to be a busy time. Everyone has been so friendly, it is so much like a little community up here.
In Ditchingham, Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney shop, which supports the homeless, is reopening after closing on March 16 last year.
Based at the All Hallows Convent, Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney is also home to 32 formerly homeless people, so the charity decided to keep the site closed to the public until the autumn to keep the residents safe.
The Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney team at Ditchingham. Picture: Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney
- Credit: Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney
A homelessness charity is set to reopen its shop doors after being closed for more than a year.
The popular Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney shop in Ditchingham was closed on March 16 last year in line with COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Based at the All Hallows Convent, Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney is also home to 32 formerly homeless people, so the charity decided to keep the site closed to the public until the autumn to keep the residents safe.
But just before it was due to reopen in November, the second national lockdown was announced..
The Norfolk and Norwich Christian community website Norfolk homelessness charity set to reopen shop Homelessness charity Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney is reopening the doors to its popular Ditchingham charity shop after a year-long closure. The charity was forced to shut the shop on March 16, 2020 in line with the lockdown restrictions. Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney, based at the All Hallows Convent, is also home to 32 formerly homeless people, so the charity decided to keep the site closed to the public until the autumn to keep the residents safe. Unfortunately, shortly before it was due to reopen in November, the second national lockdown was announced. This was followed by a third lockdown in January, meaning the doors of the shop have remained closed for more than 12 months.