Events to mark Love West Norfolk Day
As west Norfolk gets set to celebrate Love West Norfolk Day, more ways to mark the special day have been announced.
Celebrate Beautiful West Norfolk On Love West Norfolk Day
People across west Norfolk are being asked to join in this year’s Love West Norfolk Day which is focused on the theme of ‘celebrating and protecting our beautiful west Norfolk environment’.
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Love West Norfolk Day 2020: Let’s Celebrate West Norfolk!
Love West Norfolk Day, the day to shout loudly and proudly about West Norfolk is taking place on 14th February – and we would love for you to join in the celebration of West Norfolk!
James Bagge, the recently announced Ambassador of Love West Norfolk said: “This is our chance to tell the world how much we all love our own West Norfolk, its history, its people, its culture. Go for it! It’s a special part of the world and one to be proud of.”
We are pleased to share with you our resources pack which you can download to use on 14th February aka Love West Norfolk Day.
This pack includes:
- Posters: display a Love West Norfolk poster and let people know you’re celebrating Love West Norfolk Day. There’s also a version for you to add information about what you’re doing in your organisation to celebrate.
- Selfie sign: share what you love about West Norfolk using the selfie sign. Write on it what you love about West Norfolk, take your picture, and upload to social media.
- Commitment: show your commitment to West Norfolk by signing and displaying the Love West Norfolk Commitment.
- Online resources: show your love online by adding the Love West Norfolk email footer to your emails. You can also add a Love West Norfolk Twibbon to your Twitter picture (just search Love West Norfolk on twibbon.com), or a Love West Norfolk frame to your Facebook profile picture (just search for Love West Norfolk in frames). Or, why not add the Love West Norfolk logo to your online channels and let people know that you’re supporting #lovewestnorfolk Day?
- Postcard: send someone the Love West Norfolk postcard and they will ‘wish they were here.’
- And, we haven’t forgotten that 14th February is also Valentine’s day – people who love West Norfolk can even download and send a Love West Norfolk Valentine’s card!
Love West Norfolk badges can also be collected from the Borough Council offices.
Here are just some of our ideas for getting involved on the day but we are sure you may have your own:
- Film: Make your own Love West Norfolk Day film sharing what you love about West Norfolk.
- Pictures: share your pictures of West Norfolk, especially on Instagram.
- Charity: show your love for West Norfolk by supporting one of the great local charities and good causes. Why not hold a cake sale to raise money for a great West Norfolk cause?
- And, schools can get involved by taking part in the Love West Norfolk colouring competition or by using the selfie signs to share what West Norfolk pupils love about the area.
We’re still finalising plans for the day but two exciting events are happening on Love West Norfolk Day:
- The Hunstanton Heritage Centre will be linking its official opening on 14th February to Love West Norfolk Day. Members of the Norwich pipe band will parade around town before the official opening (by invitation only) at 12 noon. The Heritage Centre will be open to the public on Saturday, 15th February from 12 noon to 3pm (free entry);
- True’s Yard Museum in King’s Lynn will be offering free entry to visitors between 10am and 1pm on the day.
Throughout the day, there will be ongoing posts from the Love West Norfolk Twitter account celebrating West Norfolk, with Love West Norfolk social media takeovers planned by Freebridge Community Housing, the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, and Visit West Norfolk, amongst others.
And importantly, it would be great if you could share what you love about West Norfolk on Twitter on the day using the hashtag #lovewestnorfolk
You can also follow the campaign and Love West Norfolk Day through the social media channels:
James Wild MP Adds Voice to Love West Norfolk Campaign
James Wild, the new MP for North West Norfolk, has added his voice to the Love West Norfolk campaign by sharing what he loves about West Norfolk and encouraging people to come and enjoy the area.
James said: “I love the heritage, vibrant villages and pubs, stunning wildlife, big skies, fresh food, and the beautiful beaches of West Norfolk. I’m proud and privileged to represent the amazing people, public services, businesses, and charities that make this a special place. My job is to help encourage more people to love West Norfolk. Come and enjoy all it has to offer!”
James’ support came as the campaign is set to mark its third Love West Norfolk Day on 14th February. The day is an opportunity for people to celebrate everything that West Norfolk has to offer. Organisers will shortly be sharing ways that people can get involved but the easiest way to join in on the day is by simply using the hashtag #lovewestnorfolk online.
Find out more about the campaign and Love West Norfolk Day by following the social media channels:
- Twitter: @LoveWestNorfolk
- Facebook: LoveWestNorfolk
- Instagram: love_west_norfolk
- LinkedIn: LoveWestNorfolk
James Bagge announced as Love West Norfolk Ambassador
James Bagge, the former High Sheriff of Norfolk, has been announced as the Ambassador for the Love West Norfolk campaign.
James, who was High Sheriff from 2017-2018, will act as the figurehead and spokesperson for Love West Norfolk, and will help to promote and celebrate West Norfolk through the campaign.
Of his appointment as Love West Norfolk Ambassador, James, who has a home in Stradsett, said: “I cannot think of any appointment I would rather be offered! I am thrilled to be the Ambassador for this inspiring initiative to promote our beloved West Norfolk.”
James previously lent his support to the campaign when it launched in 2017, sharing why he loves West Norfolk. At the time James said: “Born, bred and brought up in West Norfolk. Love the accent, love the people, love the life in West Norfolk. Where else do you have better skies? Where else do the trees so adorn the horizon? Why else would my family have stayed for 800 years or more?”
Now, James is urging people to get involved in the campaign, and particularly, Love West Norfolk Day which will take place on 14th February.
The day will be an opportunity for people who love West Norfolk to shout about the area and campaign organisers will shortly be sharing information and resources to get involved. But, one of the easiest ways that people can join in is by sharing why they love West Norfolk on social media using the hashtag #lovewestnorfolk.
James commented: “This is our chance to tell the world how much we all love our own West Norfolk, its history, its people, its culture. Go for it! It’s a special part of the world and one to be proud of.”
As well as being High Sheriff, James also raised around £73k in funds for Norfolk’s unpaid carers by undertaking an incredible 1,500 walking pilgrimage to Santiago in Spain.
Councillor Brian Long, Leader of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, one of the partners behind the Love West Norfolk campaign said: “We are thrilled that James has lent his support to the campaign and has agreed to be our ambassador.
“As the former High Sheriff, and through his charity works, James has done so much for Norfolk as a whole and of course West Norfolk and we are so grateful to have his involvement. We are sure that he will inspire even more people to love West Norfolk, and help us to celebrate and promote this fantastic part of the world.”
Find out more about the campaign and Love West Norfolk Day by following the social media channels: