Real life stories

This section is full of real life stories about people who have some connection with Norwich and Norfolk.

If you would like us to publish your story, simply e-mail it (between 300 and 600 words) plus a jpeg picture of yourself, to Network Norfolk People

People Archive   Acclaimed organist recital at Norwich cathedral Norwich man writes his first book as US pastor Trust success with Norwich Palestinian student Norfolk couple bring hope and light in S Africa Sharon's Romanian mission is dream come true Norwich duo win free online shop vouchers African faith adventure for Norfolk teaching duo Norwich church helps stop member's deportation Christian Police chief forgave his son's killer Luke swaps football career for Bible college Norwich civic honour for YMCA volunteer Matt Norwich couple's Ugandan mission at age 60 Val's vision for a Norfolk Christian community Norwich chef Chris cooks up charitable ride Eric to spend 90th birthday in prayer marathon Michelle rapping for Jesus at the cutting edge New president Sharon aims to inspire faith Norwich vicar's Sprowston to Spalding move Near-death experience inspires Bible website Queen honours Norwich church duo with MBEs Ex-RAF man helps church reach Norfolk men Norwich writer Rachel's messages of hope Back from the dead after lethal jellyfish attack Ride of courage from ex-Norwich biker Chris Lisa was heroine of nursery machete attack Jan's pocket prayers are Christmas number one Father sold daughter on streets on Norwich Norwich Bishop's grief over daughter's death Christian flying doctors appeal for support Norwich girl's tale of marriage to Conmen King Norfolk priest gets on his bike to UN climate talks Norwich mum's faith beats family tragedy Atheist professor talks in Norwich of faith walk Norwich told of emptiness of X-Factor lifestyle John offers cancer fight aid to old adversary Norwich ex-bishop who spent 11 years in prison Prestigious award for Mike's photographic faith Colin gets church life honour in Norwich service Chirpy comedian gets Norwich fans laughing Norwich family on the road blazing Gospel trail Charity boost for Christian flying doctors lifeline Safe play in Africa is Norwich student's mission Norwich chaplain moves after 18 years in prison Book tells shocking story of young Norwich girl Tim takes over as new YMCA Norfolk chief Tributes to Norwich Christian trio killed in crash Ex-Norwich City star set to become a priest John honoured for 30 years at YMCA Norfolk Norwich church minister takes to the high seas Norfolk church member to chair new CofE Council YMCA Norfolk honours 250 years of service Norwich soccer coach wins award for learning Divine exam inspiration from young achievers Christian racer bids for race track victory Church minister Paul is on a mission to rally Financial team aims to help Norfolk Christians Norwich family speak of their miracle baby Christian biker president rides into Norfolk Jan makes history in Norwich Diocese Norfolk bishop who 'won hearts' is to retire YMCA Norfolk starts search for new chief Army chief says God saved his life four times Death crash a wake-up call for football legend New meaning in life Ash tells Norwich audience Norwich minister unearths £128,000 legacy Helen appointed to help Christian site expand Pauline appointed for Julian programme Bishop of Norwich appoints new chaplain From postie to toastie for Norwich's Bob Norwich vicar Jan's debt to Dawn French New deacons and priests across Norfolk Surprise as Norwich Bible is worth thousands Former lawyer made lay canon in Norwich New venue as Norfolk ministers pray together 18 years of caring at the All Saints Centre Priest, politician and friend is set to retire An inspirational video: My Redeemer Lives YMCA wins Norwich street life soccer cup Packed church welcomes new Norwich pastor Biggest ordination in Norwich for a decade First-ever female archdeacon set for Norwich Chris achieves record run after heart attack Norwich duo go extra 120 miles for church Norwich pastor talks of battle against cancer Graham Dacre steps down from NFLC team Joel reveals agenda for change in Norwich Laughter tops Norwich bill for Cannon and Ball Duo have chance of football world cup glory Canon trio are honoured by Bishop of Norwich Ipswich killer forgiven by street girl's father Norwich quartet's chance of world cup glory Norwich duo help launch Hillsong Cape Town Service to mark miracle escape from living hell Counting pennies a good discipline says pastor Steve Chalke learns his lessons the hard way Dream role for Norwich Salvation Army trio Norwich pastor has to count the pennies Real life stories book from YMCA Norfolk Norfolk pastors speak of Kenyan nightmare Mafia gangster has encounter with God Who's Who accolade for Norwich Christian The man who discovered the Spice Girls Man who met God on the 8.30 London train Blind Norwich minister just loves adventure Miracle escape from 100 days of living hell New Wine leader set to speak in Norfolk Norwich URC appoints community worker Hundreds pay tribute to ex Bishop of Norwich Norwich Bishop ordains eight new deacons YMCA resident elected student vice-president Christian rapper's musical career starts in jail Norwich church leaders leave city behind Nightmare tale from a teenage runaway Aviva boss heads for voluntary work in Africa Paul's journey from China to Norwich Couple return to prayer walk across Norwich Norwich church poet wins international prize Baptist Assembly recognises Norwich pastor Rev's marathon run between two churches Christian Meditation ‘Guru’ speaks in Norwich An African step of faith for Aviva boss Peacemaker Kember speaks of Iraq kidnap Lord teaches Norwich trio to change world Rev Pat gets MBE for Indian charity work John reveals Norwich Sheriff insights Entertainer Len still has the magic touch Roy sacrifices his hair for African dream Big Brother star Cameron is a winner Fight for life in Atlantic hurricane Norwich church appoints new assistant pastor Ecumenical rural adviser appointed John and Doreen retire from New Hope Norwich bishop speaks of cancer battle Magical bishop starts new Norwich adventure Norfolk link to top BBC religion job World Cup stars talk of their Christian faith Phils heads off to Hillsong church Ex-minister returns to Norwich in new role Christian entrepreneur sells Lind for £108m Roy sounds out his final note at shop Life-changing experience for Luke Samoan Henry was on a Norwich mission Refugee to riches story from Ram Rosemary to retire from Radio Norfolk Canon appointments in show of unity John Drake named as Sheriff of Norwich Chinese student speaks of faith Overwhelmed by love says professor Faith helped Shaun scoop world crown Terry was given just hours to live Fire chief's faith helps him deliver Life was a triple disaster for Conley World champ tames his tiger Robert is ready to make city rock