We love getting out and about in the community! Throughout the year, New-U delivers its own pop-up sales and creative upcycling events, attends community events hosted by others, and collaborates on outreach projects with local organisations. Browse our past projects and events below to see the kinds of activities we’ve been proud to be part of.
Aviva Sustainability Day
8 October 2025
Thanks to the team at Aviva for inviting us to be part of their first Sustainability Day. This one-day event…
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Reworn Runway Fashion show
28 September 2025
What a fantastic night celebrating the very best of Norwich’s second-hand and upcycled fashion! We had an amazing time being…
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Fashion Friday with the Fabulous Miss K
26 September 2025
We had such a fantastic time with the Fabulous Miss K and couldn’t have asked for a better way to…
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2025 Flourish Awards
24 September 2025
What an amazing evening celebrating all the people and organisations that help Norfolk's children and young people FLOURISH. It was…
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UEA Welcome Market
18 September 2025
Great to be part of the UEA Welcome marketing! We loved helping new students discover what Norwich has to offer,…
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Summer Sale
30 August 2025
Our change of season sale was a huge success, with happy shoppers filling the Honesty Library and snapping up unbelievable…
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Norwich School’s fashion show
27 June 2025
On 27 June, Norwich School hosted The 2025 Charity Fashion Show. Organised by the pupil-led Charities Commission the audience enjoyed…
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Celebration and Feedback Event
13 June 2025
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. It was a real pleasure to officially share our refreshed brand…
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Norwich Vegan Parkfest
6 June 2025
Great to be part of Vegan Parkfest in Chapelfield Gardens, organised by the brilliant Vegan Market Co! We met so many…
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NR7 Free Family Fun Day
28 May 2025
Despite the classic British weather, we had a fantastic time at the NR7 Free Family Fun Day at Open Academy!…
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Frocks and Festivals
11 April 2025
Loads of happy people, all set for their summer adventures!We loved helping you refresh your wardrobes at our Frocks &…
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Fabric Flower Upcycling Meetup
15 March 2025
We had a lovely time at our March upcycling session making fabric flower, where people of all ages got stuck…
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Make your own Christmas jumper upcycling session
16 November 2024
We had a fantastic time spreading festive cheer at our Make Your Own Christmas Jumper workshops! Held at Stalham and…
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Glitz & Glam 2024
14 November 2024
Guests dazzled at this year’s holiday parties with our stunning collection of pre-loved party outfits!Whether shoppers were after classic elegance…
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Christmas Card-Making Upcycling
12 November 2024
We got festive this November with a fun, creative workshop where participants made their own Christmas cards using upcycled fabric!…
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Improve your maths and make Your Own Rag Wreath!
2 October 2024
The Multiply Team and New-U joined forces for these FREE and FUN day of number-themed activities and Rag Wreath making….
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Norfolk County Council’s Flourish Awards 2024
25 September 2024
New-U was proud to be a sponsor for Norfolk County Council's annual Flourish Awards ceremony held on September 25th 2024…
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Norwich vicar’s Green Week clothes swap appeal
19 June 2024
As part of Green Week, New-U's Sue Buffin and our trustee Heather Cracknell gave an interview to Local Storytelling Exchange….
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Caston WI Fashion Show
9 May 2024
What a fantastic evening with the ladies of Caston WI, who took to the catwalk in style to showcase sustainable,…
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2024 Upcycling Group
1 January 2024
Thanks to everyone who attended these workshops. You can find out more about our upcycling activity here or to explore…
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