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A weekend of events focusing on homelessness was held at Norwich Cathedral, including a sleepout, a living library, a book talk and information about how the public can help.

The money was raised over the past twelve months mainly from collecting outside major supermarkets, an effort co-ordinated by Old Buckenham resident Michael Bartlett, who has been a committed supporter of St Martins for many years.

The total raised from the annual pre-Christmas street collection for the local homelessness charity was £39,802.

People who are homeless or struggling on a low income can get their hair done free of charge, thanks to the way the cost of haircuts and treatments of paying clients is reinvested into the business at Hair Care Share

There were smiles all round at Highwater House as two very special visitors came along for the day. Two mini donkeys joined the residents at Highwater House for a day for lots of attention and cuddles.

St Martins won the 'People's Choice' vote in the Sync the City event in Norwich to develop an idea for a gamification app to improve attitudes and understanding towards homeless people.

We brought a little bit of Mexico to Highwater House by celebrating The Day of the Dead. Residents enjoyed the games and food – it was a chance to bring us together. Talk turned to family, our pasts and futures.

Some people are so vulnerable that they are not even on the radar of the services that can help them. There are people who live on the very margins of society who are so isolated that they have no network of support, no-one to look out for them or to notice their poor quality of life.

St Martins are delighted to have won the category of 'The Care Home Team Award' for Highwater House in the Great East of England Care Awards

There are still a few days to go to view the Knitted House in Norwich Cathedral – it is up until October 27. Find out how the idea came about and how it all came together!