Our ambition for Age Friendly North Norfolk is to nurture friendly, supportive communities in which people can grow old and places where people age well.
North Norfolk District Council has committed to developing Age Friendly Communities across our district, aligning with the UK Network of Age Friendly Communities.
In North Norfolk
In the following video, Coralie Martin, one of North Norfolk District Council's Community Connectors, explains the fantastic opportunities and resources available to help older people in our district stay connected and active.
For customers, service users, residents and visitors
Older residents will experience increased accessibility to their community and its facilities.
Residents can have confidence and trust that they are considered in service delivery and can access businesses safely.
Older residents will feel a sense of belonging by being considered in decision-making and business delivery and knowing that they will be treated with respect and dignity when using services.
Increased access to communities means decreased isolation.
Physical activity is increased as older residents can confidently access and move around their community.
For businesses and services
The spending power of disabled and older households, sometimes called the UK 'purple pound' and 'grey pound', is worth £594 billion a year. Older people and people with dementia generate a significant economic benefit to their high street.
Research from the Alzheimer's Society shows that 83% of people with memory problems have switched their shopping habits to more accessible places.
By advertising yourself as an Age and Dementia Friendly business, you're letting older people know that you value their business and are committed to serving them.
If using your business is easier, people will return more often and spend money.
Age Friendly Register
Businesses that commit to becoming more age friendly will be listed as age friendly on our Age Friendly register below. Age Friendly businesses will also display an Age Friendly North Norfolk window sticker.
Age Friendly Register
Business name
Cottage Beads and Crystals
Address
Unit 1, The Courtyard, 32 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RF
Type of business
Retail
Contact details
01263 805555
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Business name
Country Cleans Laundry
Address
35 High Street, Stalham, NR12 9AH
Type of business
Laundry
Contact details
01692 218090
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Business name
Curtains and Curiosities
Address
81 High Street, Stalham, NR12 9AS
Type of business
Curtains and interiors
Contact details
07796 156020
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Business name
Delahaye Emporium
Address
Unit 2, The Courtyard, 32 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RF
Type of business
Retail
Contact details
07768357236
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Business name
Eden
Address
44 High Street, Stalham, NR12 9AS
Type of business
Gift shop
Contact details
01692 218081
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
No
Business name
Emily Faith Shop
Address
Unit 1, Upper Staithe Road, Stalham, NR12 9AQ
Type of business
Second hand retail
Contact details
01692 584990
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Business name
Forrests Newsagents
Address
87 High Street, Stalham, NR12 9BB
Type of business
Newsagents
Contact details
01692 580509
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
No
Business name
JDT Fishing Tackle
Address
116 High Street, Stalham, NR12 9XP
Type of business
Fishing tackle shop
Contact details
07930 260004
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Business name
Limehouse Art Gallery
Address
8 High Street, Stalham, NR12 9AN
Type of business
Art gallery
Contact details
07980 757356
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Business name
Norfolkpieman
Address
54 to 56 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RG
Type of business
Café
Contact details
01263 822111
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Business name
Pantaloon
Address
19 The High Street, Sheringham, NR26 8JP
Type of business
Clothing and shoe shop
Contact details
01263 822334 or 07863129134
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Business name
Salvation Army Charity Shop
Address
22 Church Street, Sheringham, NR26 8QS
Type of business
Retail
Contact details
01263 823468
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Business name
Salvation Army Church and Community Centre
Address
Cremer Street, Sheringham, NR26 8DZ
Type of business
Charity
Contact details
01263 826059
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Business name
Sheringham Library
Address
New Road, Sheringham, NR26 8EB
Type of business
Library
Contact details
01263 822874
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Business name
Spirit V
Address
No 5. The Courtyard, 32 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RF
Type of business
Retail
Contact details
07787212661
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Business name
The Swan Inn
Address
90 High Street, Stalham, NR12 9AU
Type of business
Public house
Contact details
01692 582829
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Business name
Watsons Estate Agent
Address
58 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RG
Type of business
Estate Agent
Contact details
01263 823201
Age Friendly
✓
Sit You Down
✓
Experience of a local business
In the following video, Sarah Smith from Watsons Property in Sheringham explains the importance of the register and why they signed up to be an Age Friendly business.
Sit you down North Norfolk
Sit you down aims to address issues of social isolation and motivate older people to feel confident about leaving their homes and playing an active part in their local communities. It does this by encouraging local businesses and community premises to join the campaign and offering people a chance to sit and 'catch their breath'.
Participating members will receive Sit you down window stickers and chair markers to display. They're also encouraged to go further by making toilet facilities available and offering tea, coffee or a glass of water wherever possible.
When older people see the sticker displayed, they can be sure of a warm welcome and the offer of a seat. There are no strings attached, and there is no pressure to buy anything.
Businesses who take part will also be recorded on the Age Friendly register.
Contact us
If you would like to sign up as an Age Friendly business, offer a seat under the Sit you down scheme, or would like more information, please email agefriendly@north-norfolk.gov.uk.
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