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2025 — 2026
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Norvic’s Next Step With Mindful Norfolk

On 13 October 2026, Norvic Security Group announced that we will be becoming Mindful Norfolk Champions. Our message was straightforward: working in security means working with people, and the wellbeing of our colleagues, clients…

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Norvic at B2B Norfolk 2026: Continuing the Conversation

Norvic Security Group attended B2B Norfolk 2026 at the Norfolk Showground on Thursday 8 October. Hosted by Norfolk Chambers of Commerce, the exhibition brought local businesses together to make introductions, strengthen relationships and exchange…

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Specialist Support for Other Security Providers

Why does Norvic work with other security providers? Our social posts in June and October 2026 answered that question directly: sometimes an established operation needs additional specialist capability. We work alongside existing teams where…

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Who Has Access to Your Office?

Our social post on 14 September asked a simple workplace question: who has access to your office? It is easy to focus on passwords and alarms while overlooking the keys, door codes and everyday…

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Supporting the Person Behind the Uniform

On World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September, Norvic shared a message about the people wearing the uniform. Security work can involve long shifts, isolation, confrontation and difficult incidents.…

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Helping Emergency Services Reach the Right Place

Our Emergency Services Day post on 9 September recognised the people who respond when others need help. For security teams, that appreciation has a practical counterpart: making it easier for…

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Norvic at Run Norwich 2026: Supporting Our Home City

Run Norwich 2026 brought runners, spectators, volunteers and event teams together in our home city on 6 September. Across the Expo, race-day and follow-up posts, Norvic described its involvement as…

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Coffee and Comrades: Connection at The Nest

Norvic’s social post on 5 September looked beyond race-day support to a quieter part of our community involvement: Coffee and Comrades at The Nest. We described helping with a monthly gathering for…

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School Security That Keeps Education Welcoming

Our back-to-school post on 1 September asked whether education settings were ready for the return of pupils and staff. The question is about preparation, not making a school feel intimidating. A…

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Drug Detection With Welfare and Dignity in Mind

Our International Overdose Awareness Day post on 31 August connected security with welfare and dignity. It also discussed drug-detection dog teams as a specialist capability that can support an…

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Event Security After the Final Performance

The final performance may end the programme, but it does not end an event’s security responsibilities. Our social post on 28 August focused on departure, teardown and handover: a stage when visitors…

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Managing the Queue Outside Your Event Gates

Our social post on 26 August drew attention to the area outside an event’s gates. A queue can bring together visitors, passing pedestrians, vehicles, deliveries and people who simply want to reach a…

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Norvic at Wyverstones Beer Festival

Our August social post thanked the people behind Wyverstones Beer Festival and described the Norvic team’s experience supporting the occasion. It celebrated the atmosphere, the organisers and the…

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Before the Gates Open: Checks and Team Handover

Our 24 August social post focused on the work that happens before the public arrives. This stage brings together site preparation, contractor activity and the transition to an operating event. An…

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Matchday Security Beyond the Turnstiles

Our football-season social post on 21 August considered the security arrangements around stadiums, fan zones and other places where supporters gather. A match creates a particular pattern of…

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Supporting Bacton Flower Fair in Suffolk

Our four-person team supported Bacton Flower Fair in Suffolk during the weekend covered by our 3 August 2026 update. We thanked the organisers, volunteers, traders and visitors for a successful community occasion and were…

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Our Armed Forces Covenant Commitment

In July, Norvic shared its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. The government’s published Covenant entry records our signing date as 22 June 2026. For a veteran-led security business, the…

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Celebrating Armed Forces Day at The Nest

Norvic’s 27 June 2026 social update celebrated a memorable Armed Forces Day at The Nest. We thanked the Welsh Cavalry, the Army Air Corps and the many others who contributed to the occasion, and…

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How Norvic Security Group Has Developed in 2026

Norvic’s 2026 social updates tell a story of a business developing its identity, relationships and direction. In May, we shared our updated name and branding. In June, we announced Chris Leek as a non-executive…

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Supporting Nathan’s Charity Boxing Challenge

In April 2026, one of our Norvic colleagues, Nathan, stepped into the ring at Epic Studios in Norwich for a charity boxing event hosted by Tower Boxing. Our social post the following day expressed…

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Supporting Time Team With Production Asset Protection

In March 2026, Norvic worked alongside Time Team, providing asset-protection support for a production project. Our social update described the responsibility for safeguarding valuable equipment and maintaining a controlled working environment. We were pleased…

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Supporting Live Music at Epic Studios: Fozzy and Nova Twins

Norvic’s early 2026 social updates recorded support for two live-music occasions at Epic Studios in Norwich. In February, we described providing security for Fozzy’s concert, with Chris Jericho headlining. In March, we shared our…

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Norvic at Wilder Fight Night, Epic Studios

Norvic supported the team at Epic Studios in Norwich during Wilder Fight Night in March 2026. Our social report described a live boxing event bringing together fighters, supporters and officials, with security duties spanning…

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How Weather Impacts Industrial Security in the UK

Weather plays a far greater role in industrial security than many organisations realise. In the UK, where conditions can change rapidly and unpredictably, weather directly affects visibility, access…

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Winter Staffing, Keeping Your Team Motivated

Winter is one of the most challenging periods of the year for staffing across many industries. Shorter days, colder weather, increased fatigue, and seasonal pressures all combine to affect morale,…

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Training: Your First Investment of 2026

As businesses enter 2026, many focus immediately on budgets, targets, and operational efficiency. January often becomes a month of planning rather than action. Yet one of the most valuable investments…

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Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Security

Our January 2026 social post highlighted ten mistakes businesses can make when choosing security support. The central message was to consider the service being commissioned, the people delivering it and the arrangements around them.…

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The ROI of Well-Trained Security Officers

When organisations assess security costs, the conversation often centres on hourly rates, coverage hours, and short-term budgets. Training is sometimes viewed as an added expense rather than a core…

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Eight Checks for a Post-Holiday Security Review

Our January 2026 social post set out eight areas to review when a business returns after a holiday period. The message followed our December reminder that a security plan should change as a site’s…

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How Thermal Imaging Supports Night-Time Security

Thermal imaging can give a security team useful information when visible detail is limited. Rather than relying on reflected visible light, a thermal camera detects infrared radiation and represents differences in temperature. That can…

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A Considered Security Presence for a Thetford Wedding

In September 2025, Norvic shared a short message after supporting a wedding in Thetford. We described it as a lovely occasion and an honour to help everything run smoothly. The update was deliberately brief,…

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Community Events and the Reydon Green Man Festival

Norvic’s September 2025 social updates celebrated being part of the Reydon Green Man Festival. Community occasions like this bring together organisers, visitors, performers and local businesses around something they care about. They also remind…

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Training

Why First-Aid Training Matters in Security

Security personnel often work where people arrive, gather and ask for help. If someone becomes unwell or is injured, an officer may be among the first people aware of the situation. First-aid training therefore…

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Supporting the Stowmarket Family Fair

In July 2025, Norvic shared an update from the Stowmarket Family Fair, describing support during setup and event operations and thanking Stowmarket Rugby Club. It was a snapshot of a busy period for the…

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Why Discretion Matters in Professional Security

In July 2025, Norvic’s social feed discussed discretion, confidentiality and the development of close protection capability. Security work can involve information that a client does not want shared publicly, from private schedules to details…

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Event Security That Works

When you’re planning an event, whether it’s a public festival, private function, corporate gathering, or large-scale show, security isn’t just another box to tick. It’s a critical part of your event’s…

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Supporting Porsche

This week, Norvic Guards were proud to provide professional event security services at the Norfolk Showground , working alongside the prestigious team at Porsche during one of their standout events.

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Norvic’s Explosive Detection Dog Capability

Norvic’s earlier social announcements introduced our detection-dog capability as part of a developing specialist security service. Those posts explained the value of considering dog teams within event, venue and asset-protection planning. This updated article…

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Our Vision Alignment Session with Cog Media

At Norvic Guards, we believe strong partnerships are the foundation of long-term growth — and that starts with aligning visions. This week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the talented team at Cog…

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What Makes a Great Security Guard

At Norvic Guards , we didn’t set out to be just another security company—we set out to set the standard. In an industry where “good enough” is often the norm, we made the decision early on to build…

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