Community Connectors
Community Connectors, hosted by Catherine van Battum and her team from North Norfolk District Council, explores the voluntary and statutory support networks across the region. Each episode highlights organisations and initiatives—from Coastwise and Age Friendly Communities to Veteran and Carers support—alongside insightful interviews with local groups such as SENsational Families and the 12th Man Campaign. Listeners can expect discussions on topics including cost‑of‑living assistance, mental health, dementia, loneliness, transport, social prescribing, bereavement, environmental protection, and more. Whether you’re a resident seeking resources or someone who loves learning how communities connect, this show offers a friendly, informative guide to the services and volunteers shaping North Norfolk.
Poppyland Radio is a community-powered station based in North Norfolk, driven by its local volunteers and listeners. It champions a rich variety of music, conversation, stories, and specialist shows—united by a mission to amplify the voices, events, and initiatives shaping life around the Poppyland coast.
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Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Saturday Apr 25, 2026
In this important and powerful episode of Community Connectors, host Kathryn is joined by Susannah Armstrong-Cobb, Communications Officer at the Norfolk Community Safety Partnership, to talk about the Exploitation Awareness Campaign and why it matters to all of us.
Together, they unpack what exploitation really is, why it is often hidden, and how it can affect anyone, anywhere — children, young people and adults alike. Susannah explains the many different forms exploitation can take, including criminal and sexual exploitation, county lines, modern slavery, cuckooing, online harms, fraud and unhealthy relationships, and why people may not even realise it is happening to them.
The conversation explores:
Why exploitation is never a choice and how grooming works
The warning signs to look out for in ourselves, our families and our communities
The importance of trusting your gut instinct
What to do – and where to go – if you’re worried about yourself or someone else
Susannah also introduces knowthesigns.info, a new one-stop website created to bring together clear information, support routes and reporting options in one place. Whether you’re a professional, a community volunteer, a parent, or simply someone who wants to keep others safe, this episode highlights how even sharing a small concern could help protect someone from harm.
A vital listen that reminds us all: if it doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it – get help and support.