Active Fakenham - supporting young people with Project Connect
Active Fakenham - pleased to be supporting young people in our town
ACTIVE FAKENHAM is keen to work with people between the ages of 16 and 25 and so we are supporting Project Connect Norfolk. Getting involved with your local community can be fun and rewarding. Active Fakenham, working with Project Connect, have plenty of opportunities.
We are running five festivals through 2025, ranging through running, cycling, film, arts and riverside events and many other activies. We have lots of opportunities for you to get involved with.
Why not get in touch and help us by
- volunteering at one of the events and being part of a team
- making a short film on your phone or with a camera and getting it shown at the cinema (see over)
- getting involved with our arts or cycling festivals in August
- sharing your skills and working with us to put on an event or activity of your choice
- we are running some workshops, including creative writing, photography, singing and more, and we are sponsoring two free places to each workshop
- We are planning a free film making briefing session and workshop at the Fakenham cinema – keep an eye on our website and social media for details.
Why not contact Richard:
07887 803091 or better still follow
our social media and website.
Project Connect Norfolk
EP Youth
Norfolk County Council
11 Oak Street
Fakenham NR21 9DX
01328 851020
Ride North Norfolk Sunday 24 August 2025 Photos of the the 2024 ride are here No price rises again this year ✿ ☀ ♫
mostly at Central Cinema Fakenham
Fakenham Arts Festival 2025 Welcome to the Fakenham Arts Festival 2025. Active Fakenham is thrilled to introduce our latest community initiative, the "Fakenham Arts Festival". Building on the incredible success of the 2024 Active Fakenham Film Festival, this exciting new event is designed to strengthen community bonds and encourage local participation. This year's festival, set against the charming backdrop of Fakenham's historic streets and contemporary venues, invites you on an extraordinary journey through our town. Over sixty venues and more than forty artists will come together to create a unique and special event, showcasing a diverse array of artistic expressions. Running from August 1st to 24th, 2025, the festival offers: Art from various media displayed across the town A children's art trail with a free activity pack Engaging workshops A grand exhibition at the Fakenham Community Centre on Sunday August 24th On Sunday 24th August, the Community Centre will also host Active Fakenham’s popular Festival of Cycling, Ride North Norfolk, so there will be live music, hot food and barbecue, coffee, cake and stalls. Our 2025 programme is a testament to the creative spirit that thrives in Fakenham and beyond. We are thrilled to share this incredible journey with you and look forward to seeing you at the Fakenham Arts Festival 2025. Together, let's celebrate the power of art to transform, inspire, and connect. About Active Fakenham: Active Fakenham is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Fakenham residents and visitors through community-driven programmes and initiatives. Our mission is to build a stronger, more connected Fakenham by promoting local engagement and collaboration
