SULE - Service User & Lived Experience Engagement Project

22/03/2026

I took this image today as a visual representation of transition, change & growth.

The scaffolding protecting the new tree represents the change we finally lean into the people, the services, and the systems that hold us steady while we’re still finding our feet.

The mulch at the base is what has been let go of. It is the history and trauma we’ve shed, now serving as the ground we stand on and the compost that helps us grow.

We allow this structure to exist so we can grow safely into the strong people we were meant to be.

And that hand at the top? That’s the fight. That’s the ‘why.’ We change ourselves so that the next generation doesn’t have to grow through the same storms.

21/03/2026

They say perspective is everything.

We’ve been working behind the scenes on something we can’t wait to share with you all.

Mark your calendars for 22.08.2026. The countdown is on.

👀 Follow our socials for more updates 👀

19/03/2026

📱 BIG NEWS: The Norfolk Recovery Community is now on WhatsApp! 📢

We’ve launched our brand-new WhatsApp Channel to make staying connected easier than ever. Think of it as your "one-stop shop" for everything happening in our community.

Why follow us?
✨ See our work: Get a first look at the latest projects we’re building together.
📅 Stay updated: Never miss a workshop, art session, or community meet-up again.
🤝 Join in: Find out exactly how to sign up for upcoming activities.

Is it private? Yes! Unlike a group chat, your phone number and profile are not visible to other followers or the admins. It’s a safe, quiet way to stay in the loop.

How to join in 3 easy steps:
1️⃣ Save this photo to your phone.
2️⃣ Open your camera or a QR scanner.
3️⃣ Scan the code and hit 'Follow' at the top right!

Alternatively, click the link here:
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7YMNKKQuJDDnsj7D2j

See you over there! 💙🤝

17/03/2026

We are excited to announce that we now have a WhatsApp Channel which will showcase key aspects of our project.

If you are a current recovery community member or not we would love for you to follow our channel by following the link below

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7YMNKKQuJDDnsj7D2j

👀 Keep an eye out for an upcoming announcement due in the next few weeks👀

Follow SULE Norfolk Recovery Community's WhatsApp Channel. Welcome to the Norfolk Recovery Community (NRC)! 👋💙

This is your official "digital noticeboard" for everything happening across our project. Follow us to stay in the loop with:

✨ Latest Activities: A first look at our community projects and creative work.

📅 What’s On: Weekly updates on upcoming sessions, workshops, and meet-ups.

🙌 Sign-Up Info: Easy links to get involved and join our supportive community.

🔔 Top Tip: Tap the Bell Icon at the top of your screen to turn on notifications so you never miss an update!

Privacy Note: Your profile and phone number are completely private and are not visible to other followers. 🤝. Join 3 followers for the latest updates.

16/03/2026

📣 Hiring: Peer Community Facilitator (Norfolk) 📣

​Are you ready to use your lived experience of substance use to empower others?

The SULE Project is looking for a Peer Community Facilitator to Norfolk’s recovery community.

​The Role:
​Hours: Part-time (15 hours/week).
​Salary: £9,557/year.

​Impact:
Facilitate groups, build connections, and ensure lived experience drives real system change.

​Requirements:
​Stable in your own recovery.
​Passionate about peer support and trauma-informed spaces.
​Motivated to help others feel valued as "experts by experience."

​Apply by 30th March 2026!

​📲 Click the link below to apply

https://together-uk.pinpointhq.com/postings/d10a1dca-0f53-493a-821c-eb826c4bbfb3

Or if you'd like to learn more about the role, please contact:

📧 Claire-woodcock@together-uk.org
📞 07880 191236

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22/02/2026

Last week we held our projects 2nd fundraising craft stall at Castle Quarter in Norwich.

We wanted to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to everyone who supported us. We raised £115 which will support our recovery community.

A massive thank you to our community members who handmade all of our crafts with love and dedication to supporting the Norfolk Recovery Community.

To Gemma Hyde and Castle Quarter for allowing us to host our stall a 2nd time without their support we wouldn't have been able to hold our event ❤️

And to all of those who purchased craft items or made personalised bracelets.

Keep an 👀 on our socials for upcoming events

17/02/2026

We have some lovingly handcrafted items for sale

17/02/2026

We are here at Castle Quarter, come along and have a look at all the wonderful handcrafted items or bring the children to enjoy a bracelet making activity 😊

16/02/2026

💚 Fundraising & Awareness Event 💚

We’re teaming up with the amazing SULE – Norfolk Recovery Community, who’ll be taking over Pitch 9, Level 1 tomorrow (Tuesday 17th Feb) from 10am to 4pm with:

🎨 Bracelet‑making for kids aged 5+
🎁 Lucky dip fun
👋 A chance to meet the team and hear all about the brilliant work SULE does supporting people across Norfolk affected by drug or alcohol abuse.
And the best part? Their stall is fundraising to support local families, so you can get crafty and help make a real difference at the same time. 💜

08/02/2026

The Norfolk Recovery Community is hosting another fundraising & awareness event at Castle Quarter, Norwich

There will be a children's activity table for ages 5+ with bracelet making & a bran tub.

We have some lovely handcrafted items made by our Recovery Community members

This is also an opportunity to speak with our team and learn more about our project

All funds raised will go into supporting the growth of Norfolk Recovery Community spaces across the county, enabling us to offer more support across the county

Come along and say hi 🤗 or come and grab some lovely craft items

25/01/2026

What is stigma, exactly? 🧠

It’s not just "being mean." It is a process where we take a human being—someone with a family, a job, and a history—and we replace their name with a label based on their struggle with substances.

When we do that, we stop seeing their potential and only see their problem. That "labeling" is what makes people hide their struggle instead of seeking help.

Norfolk Against Stigma — We’re here to peel back the labels.

Norfolk Anti-Stigma Campaign 2026. Watch this space. 🛡️