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22/05/2026

*** UPDATE as of 10/06/26 we have found someone ***

Green Hearts are blooming and in a time of growth and we have been lucky enough to recieve funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, this means we have hours available to help organise and support the project - if you want to learn more or think it is for you then send an email [email protected]

We would love to have a conversation!

21/05/2026

Please come along and find out about the amazing community projects supported by MXPEG. We have exciting news to share!

Come for a cuppa and cake. At The Phoenix Centre on Wednesday 27th May from 6 - 8 pm.

02/05/2026

We're holding a 'Mile Cross Blue Corridor 'pond celebration on Wednesday 6th May from 4-6pm starting at Burges Rd Community Garden, to talk all things ponds. Also joined by Charlotte from Rivers Trust to learn rain gardens and the importance of saving water..

Some many fasincating creatures in and that rely on ponds that need the habitat to re reinstated. We have pond liner to give away so you can create your own!

01/05/2026

The next mileXchange newsletter will be out in June!

The newsletter is solely organised by volunteers and we are looking for funding, this can be paid content from local organisations or residents to advertise opportunities relevent to people living and working in Mile Cross.

The newsletter is delivered to all houses and businesses in the Mile Cross Ward. Starting at £40 depending on size.

Please get in touch if you would like to talk adverts, paid content or to help deliver at [email protected]

30/04/2026

It's very dry out there and this is a problem for our hedgehogs who are starting their breeding season.
Please put out water for them, the birds and insects.
It's a matter of life and death.
🙏🦔
The Green Hearts helped a very thirsty little hedgehog at Burges Rd Community Garden yesterday. Thank you💚🙏

27/04/2026

An uplifting way to start a day.
Join us this Wednesday morning. 🐦‍⬛☀️

20/04/2026

Amazing offer from the Green Hearts. Free ponds! 💚
Look at these beautiful wildlife ponds!
They were installed in Autumn 2025 as part of the Mile Cross Blue Corridor project and they are already supporting a wide range of wildlife from frogs, to birds to aquatic insects.
The Green Hearts have 3 more preformed wildlife ponds to give away.
Dig in the pond this spring and it will be full of life by the summer.
If you live in Mile Cross and can did the pond in yourself - we can give you loads of handy tips to create a precious haven for wildlife.
Email us at [email protected]. to find out more 🐸

20/04/2026

The Green Hearts 💚 are taking part in the Norwich Community Gardens Festival, 25 - 26 April.
This is an open gardens festival for community-maintained green spaces all across the city. From woods to verges, from parks to allotments, and from orchards to nature reserves, community gardens of all sizes are taking part. It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore the city, find new spots, and meet some of the volunteers that look after them.and all are welcome here.

On your doorstep in Mile Cross come and see us at Burges Rd Community Garden ( behind the Drayton Rd shops)Saturday 25th 12-2pm
and Bacton Rd Orchard at No 2 Bacton Rd 10am-12pm.

Full festival programme: https://linktr.ee/ncgf

15/04/2026

Dates for your diary.
The fantastic Norwich Community Gardens Festival is back for its second year.
25/26th April.
Two brilliant gardens open for visitors in Mile Cross on Saturday 25th ( Bacton Rd Orchard and Burges Rd Community Garden) and scores of thriving community gardens open over the two days. Norwich is buzzing!💚

From woods to verges, from Grade II listed parks to allotments, and from orchards to nature reserves, volunteers maintain green spaces around the city. Norwich Community Gardens Festival invites you to join these volunteers and enjoy the spaces they’ve created.

28/03/2026

It's the time of year when the lawnmowers get fired up for the first time.
Why not keep a 'bee patch' uncut this April? Where early bees can feed from dandelions and red dead nettle? It's the easiest win for wildlife.