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We’ve all heard or read things about Norfolk that make us wonder where on earth the information came from. If you love Norfolk and everything it has to offer, help us set he record straight.

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Norfolk again the butt of jokes - but do we care?

Submitted by lou on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 11:42

Another week, another derogatory joke about Norfolk on a primetime comedy show, this time Have I Got News For You? The thing is, do we care? Is it better to laugh along with all the six finger gags? Indeed, will a response see us look po-faced and lacking in humour?

Just found out about this site

Submitted by Dean Kirk on Tue, 09/22/2009 - 12:31

Having recently seen the advert and only registered on this site a few moments ago, I feel obliged to add a quick post to applaud the local authorities for, what I’m sure will turn out to be a successful campaign. Norfolk is full of interesting people and even more interesting businesses.

Moving to Norfolk

Submitted by veryflat on Thu, 09/10/2009 - 21:43

So we have decided that we're moving to Nofolk. Not sure where and not sure when but we're pretty sure we're coming.

So World Class Norfolk where's best for music, the arts, the water, the perfect pub, the perfect village...market town...life

Not asking much am I but surely all this is NFN. in all seriousenss It would be great to get some real local perspective

We are scouting again this weekend and twiitering @veryflat

E-learning company responds to learning game challenge

Submitted by realprojects on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 15:54

Real Projects, an e-learning design and development company in Norfolk, has been awarded a contract to develop a Game Based Learning Resource for the Yorkshire Ambulance Service. The project will see Real Projects develop a game based emergency life support course that will be used by over 1500 Volunteer Community First Responders (CFR’s) who respond to life threatening emergencies in their local community.

Radio 4, Woman's Hour 17/11/09

Submitted by stuartr on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 22:06

In response to the recent discussions regarding Elizabeth Truss the prospective Tory candidate for South West Norfolk, Sue Cameron a columnist for the Financial Times stated "they did seem a little bit of an aberration....South West Norfolk seemed to be something out of the 19th century".

 

 

Small Engine Technology Conference 2009 (SETC) HIGH QUALITY PAPER AWARDED TO SCION SPRAYS

Submitted by a.armstrong@sci... on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 11:31

Small Engine Technology Conference 2009 (SETC) HIGH QUALITY PAPER AWARDED TO SCION SPRAYS

Wonderful Wind Turbines

Submitted by IOWResident on Fri, 09/25/2009 - 21:04

I think it's absolutely wonderful that a whole county has embraced wind power. It really takes Norfolk into a different league. The turbine shots chosen are beautiful and dispell yet another Myth.

Well done on such an excellent marketing campaign.

I only wish my own council would do the same.

IOW Resident

 

 

 

 

It takes years to be accepted if you're new to Norfolk

Submitted by caroline rust on Thu, 09/10/2009 - 14:12

I've met dozens of newcomers to Norfolk  who appear to collectively  hold this view. So is there any truth in it, or is it an example of how easy it can be to view things from one perspective only.

Here's what I think:

Some people base their entire view or belief about a situation on a single piece of evidence. They then apply their thinking as a general rule. For example: I didn't hit it off with them, therefore I expect I'll find it hard to get on with anyone here.  

This site

Submitted by Norfolkfan on Thu, 09/10/2009 - 13:57

This site/campaign is great and so long overdue, but it is very hard to find.  Hardly any of the press reports give the website address and it is too soon for it to be picked up by the search engines.  I think you need to promote the website more

I live and work in London, but try to spend as much time in Norfolk,  mostly Norwich. My overwhelming impression is that Norfolk people are normally very honest and genuine and reliable.  They are true to their word.  

 

Who says Norfolk is remote?

Submitted by robertashton on Tue, 09/08/2009 - 17:17

I'm always amused when people say we're out on a limb. From my Wymondham base I can be on the Central Line in 90 mins, checking in at Stansted in 70 mins and on the beach in less than an hour. You wouldn't manage that from Watford!

Robert Ashton

www.robertashton.co.uk