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Members Newsletter: Winter 2025-26

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This newsletter has been written by our Member Newsletter Team, and includes stories and images that our Members have chosen… ...

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Pulp Friction Officially Opens Pulp & Prints Community Coffee Bar in Clifton

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Pulp Friction CIO and Footprints are delighted to announce the official opening of Pulp & Prints, a brand-new community coffee ...

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Top Tips for Reducing Food Waste in the Home 

Food

At Pulp Friction CIO, we pride ourselves on our ability to reimagine food, making the most of each ingredient to ...

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How We’re Fighting Food Waste at Pulp Friction

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At Pulp Friction CIO, sustainability is woven into everything we do. From growing and preparing food to serving it in ...

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Members Newsletter: Autumn 2025

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This newsletter has been written by our Member Newsletter Team, and includes stories and images that our Members have chosen… ...

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Opening the Spotlight: An Inclusive Drama Project Led by Pulp Friction Members

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Throughout October and November, Pulp Friction Members Clare and Michelle have worked alongside Angela to bring an inclusive drama-based arts ...

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Pulp Friction to Run New Community Coffee Bar at Footprints Centre in Clifton

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We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Pulp Friction will be running the brand-new Community Coffee Bar at the new Footprints ...

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Honorary Degree for Pulp Friction CEO, Jill Carter!

Awards

Pulp Friction CIO Co-Founder Awarded Honorary Doctorate from the University of Nottingham We’re proud to share that Pulp Friction CIO’s ...

Events

Find our cafe events and activities for young people with special educational needs, we have hired events for our popular smoothie bike and local social enterprise, offering support and great enjoyment to events across the East Midlands. Our peak time for smoothie activity is between March and September and members get involved in all aspects of blending fruit and serving customers. Our ice cream bike is proving more popular every year.

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Get Ready for Our Summertime Ball – An Evening of Joy, Community & Celebration

Events

Summer is calling, and we’re inviting you to one of the most joyful, inclusive events of the year… The Pulp ...

Member's Training - Neurodiversity Week

Celebrating Neurodiversity: Why Inclusion Matters Every Day

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This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we’re taking time to reflect on something we see every day at Pulp Friction CIO – ...

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International Day of Charity 2024

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September 5th is International Day of Charity! The International Day of Charity is celebrated every year on the 5th of ...

Friday 16th Feb 2024 – Save the Date!

Events

Save the date for our Valentines Ball that will be happening at St Jude’s Church, Woodborough Road, Nottingham NG3 5HE ...

May Plant Sale Success

Events

On Thursday 4th May we held a plant sale at our Community Cafe at Bestwood Park Church.

Plant Harvest – Sat 12th March

Events

9 – 12.00pm: Fire and Pulp Friction Staff/Members 12 – 2.30pm: General Public Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service are leaving ...