Eastern Daily Press

🚨 More time to enter the Clean & Green Awards! 🚨 East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025 sponsored by UEA for Business Due to high demand and requests for more time, we have extended the entry deadline until 5th January 2025. 👉 Submit your entry before it’s too late at https://lnkd.in/e3pFKZ9w #CleanAndGreenAwards #SustainabilityInnovation #GreenChampions #EastAnglia

This weekend is your final opportunity to support the Christmas Gift Appeal at Chantry Place! Don’t miss the chance to make a difference in our community by donating unwrapped gifts, toys, or chocolate treats for those in need. All donations will be collected by Alive UK and distributed to local families and individuals who could use some extra kindness this holiday season. Let’s come together to bring a bit of joy to everyone in our local community! 🗓️ Donation Deadline: This Sunday, December 15th 📍 Drop-off Location: Lower Ground Floor, Chantry Place, Norwich Be a part of something special before time runs out! For more details, check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e3Tb4DMe

⏳ Tick Tock – Last Week to Submit Your Entry for the Clean & Green Awards! ⏳ East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025 sponsored by UEA for Business Time is running out – you have just a few days left to enter the Clean & Green Awards 2024! It’s the perfect opportunity to get recognized for your work in sustainability, whether you're a business, community group, or individual. 🌱 Energy Efficiency 🌿 Circular Economy 💡 Innovative Projects ♻️ Biodiversity Protection ... and so much more! 👉 Submit your entry before it’s too late at https://lnkd.in/e3pFKZ9w #CleanAndGreenAwards #SustainabilityInnovation #GreenChampions #EastAnglia

⏳ Last Week to Enter the Clean & Green Awards! ⏳ East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025 sponsored by UEA for Business The countdown is on – there’s only one week left to enter the Clean & Green Awards 2024! This is your chance to showcase your outstanding contributions to sustainability across East Anglia. Whether you're a business, community group, or individual making a difference, we want to celebrate your efforts in protecting our planet. Categories include: 🌱 Energy Innovation Award 🌍 Circular & Recycling Award 🏢 Sustainable Workplace of the Year 💚 Net Zero Award 🌿 Biodiversity Protection Award 💡 Educational Trailblazer Award 🔥 Game Changer Award 🙌 Community Champion of the Year There’s still time to enter and share how your work is driving positive environmental change. 👉 Submit your entry today at https://lnkd.in/e3pFKZ9w and be recognised for your contribution to a greener, more sustainable future. Don’t miss out – the deadline is fast approaching! #CleanAndGreenAwards #Sustainability #GreenInnovation #EastAnglia #LastChanceToEnter

Next week we are excited to launch our £10,000 Christmas Bingo game in the Eastern Daily Press! ✨ Numbers will be printed in paper every day, with readers playing for a full house for a chance to WIN. Running for five weeks, a brand new game will begin each week! 📰 Want to play along but don't have a bingo card? Send us an email to ec.competitions@localiq.co.uk with the address you'd like a FREE card sent to.

There's just one week left to drop off your donations! The Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News are joining forces with Chantry Place to support the Christmas Gift Appeal, benefiting Alive UK. Together, we aim to bring holiday cheer to those in need in our local community. 🌟 The Christmas Gift Appeal offers a chance to support local families and individuals who may be struggling during what should be a joyful time of year. From now until December 15th, we invite you to donate unwrapped gifts, toys, or chocolate treats at Chantry Place. These donations will go directly to Alive UK, an organization committed to supporting local families and individuals of all ages who could use a little extra kindness during the festive season. Why participate?  🎁 Make an impact: Every gift, no matter the size, helps to show someone they are cared for.  🎅 Easy to contribute: Simply drop off your unwrapped donations at Chantry Place by December 15th.  🎄 Spread Christmas joy: Small acts of kindness can mean the world to someone, especially during the festive season. 📅 Donation Deadline: December 15th  📍 Drop-off location: Lower Ground Floor, Chantry Place, Norwich Learn more about how you can make a difference this holiday season by reading the full article: https://lnkd.in/e3Tb4DMe

🎄✨ EDP & Norwich Evening News Carol Service 2024! ✨🎄 As we come to the end of the year and the end of our Newsquest Events - Eastern Counties events programme, it's time to get festive. Get into the spirit of Christmas and celebrate with us at the upcoming Eastern Daily Press & Norwich Evening News Carol Service! 🎶 Join us as we fundraise for Nancy Oldfield Trust and enjoy a magical evening of Christmas carols and readings, including performances from the St Peter Mancroft Church Choir and the Broadbeat Choir.  Here’s all the key information you need to know!   📅 Date: Tuesday 17th December  📍 Location: St Peter Mancroft Church  ⏰ Time: 6pm-7:30pm. 🎟️ Reserve your spot now!   Get your tickets here: Eastern Daily Press Carol Service - store.newsquest.co.uk. Bring your friends and family and get into the festive mood. We look forward to welcoming you to the service!🌟 

🚛🌍 Could You Be the Next Supply Chain Champion? 🌍🚛 East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025 sponsored by University of East Anglia UEA for Business Are you leading the charge in making supply chains more sustainable? The Supply Chain Champion Award celebrates businesses and initiatives that are rethinking supply chains for a greener future. What the judges are looking for: 🌱 Sustainability – How have you embedded sustainability into your supply chain? 💡 Innovation – What creative strategies are reducing your environmental impact? 🌍 Scalability – Can your model inspire change in other businesses or regions? 🤝 Collaboration – How are you working with suppliers and stakeholders to achieve your goals? 📊 Long-Term Impact – What measurable improvements in sustainability can you demonstrate? Show us how you’re transforming supply chains into a force for good and setting new standards in sustainability. 👉 Submit your entry now at https://lnkd.in/e3pFKZ9w. Be a leader in shaping the future of sustainable supply chains. 💚 #SupplyChainChampion #SustainableBusiness #CleanAndGreenAwards #EastAnglia

🌿 Protect Nature’s Richness – Enter the Biodiversity Protection Award 🌿 East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025 sponsored by University of East Anglia UEA for Business Are you driving impactful conservation efforts to protect and enhance biodiversity? The Biodiversity Protection Award celebrates initiatives that are making a measurable difference in preserving our natural world. Judges are looking for: 🌱 Biodiversity Impact – How does your initiative safeguard or restore biodiversity? 💡 Innovation in Conservation – What creative solutions are you using to tackle biodiversity challenges? 🤝 Community Involvement – How are local communities or industries contributing to your efforts? 📈 Scalability – Can your approach inspire and be implemented in other areas? 📊 Measurable Gains – What tangible biodiversity improvements can you demonstrate? If your work is protecting habitats, supporting ecosystems, and promoting wildlife, we want to celebrate your achievements! 👉 Submit your entry now at https://lnkd.in/e3pFKZ9w. Let’s recognize and inspire more action for a thriving planet. 💚 #BiodiversityProtection #ConservationInnovation #CleanAndGreenAwards #EastAnglia

🎉 Celebrating Excellence! 🎉 We’re thrilled to unveil the 35th EDP Business Awards sponsored by Barclays Corporate Banking Winners Supplement! This special edition highlights the incredible achievements of Norfolk’s brightest businesses, showcasing their innovation, resilience, and impact across industries. 🌟 A huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists – your hard work and dedication inspire our region to aim higher and dream bigger. 🏆 🏅 2024 EDP Business Awards Winners 🏅 Business of the Year: FAIRFAX & FAVOR Small Business of the Year: Azure Outdoor Living Medium Business of the Year: GeoAcoustics Ltd Large Business of the Year: RCP Parking Ltd Customer Excellence Award: Black Swan Care Group Director of the Year: Simon Franklin Shred Station Ltd Employer of the Year: Richardsons Leisure Limited Environmental and Sustainability Award: Shred Station Ltd Growth Business of the Year: Norfolk Jar Kitchen Positive Impact in the Community Award: Norwich Theatre Start Up Business: The Bug Parc Lifetime Commitment Award: Tim Seeley Outstanding Achievement Award: Cecil Amey Opticians and Hearing Care Explore the full supplement to read the inspiring stories behind the winners: EDP Business Awards Supplement A huge thanks to our sponsors and supporters! Greater Anglia, Norse Group, LOCALiQ_UK, , MAD-HR Ltd, Ensors Chartered Accountants, Ashtons Legal LLP, RWE. We are pleased to finally be able to announce a final total of £5200 was raised for NARS - Norfolk Accident Rescue Service - Thank you! Let’s continue to champion local talent and celebrate the businesses making a real difference! 💼👏 #EDPbusinessAwards #BusinessExcellence #CelebratingSuccess