Charlie Hodson and artist Ruddy Muddy have begun their Norfolk Day tour of the county.

Norwich Evening News: Norfolk Day LogoNorfolk Day Logo (Image: Archant)

To celebrate Norfolk day, Charlie Hodson who is a Norfolk Day ambassador and artist Ruddy Muddy will be touring the county visiting businesses, farmers, groups and individuals.

Setting off from the Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News offices in Norwich this morning, Mr Hodson said the pair where excited about the day ahead: 'It's just really great, we're intending to see around 25 different groups and individuals, it should be amazing.'

Taking place throughout today (Friday, July 27), Norfolk Day is a celebration of everything the county has to offer. It is intended as a day of fun in which individuals, community groups and businesses which have been encouraged to get involved by hosting or participating in events.

The initiative was launched by the EDP and Norwich Evening News in partnership with BBC Radio Norfolk and has the backing of business and community organisations who have planned events for the day.

Norwich Evening News: Archers Butchers getting behind Norfolk Day. Photo: Charlie HodsonArchers Butchers getting behind Norfolk Day. Photo: Charlie Hodson (Image: Charlie Hodson)

Norwich Evening News: Reality Norwich supporting Norfolk Day. Photo: Charlie HodsonReality Norwich supporting Norfolk Day. Photo: Charlie Hodson (Image: Charlie Hodson)

Norwich Evening News: Charlie and Ruddy's Norfolk Day Roadrtrip Photo: Charlie HodsonCharlie and Ruddy's Norfolk Day Roadrtrip Photo: Charlie Hodson (Image: Charlie Hodson)

Norwich Evening News: Support for Norfolk Day. Photo: Charlie HodsonSupport for Norfolk Day. Photo: Charlie Hodson (Image: Photo: Charlie Hodson)

Norwich Evening News: The dial house supporting Norfolk Day. Photo: Charlie HodsonThe dial house supporting Norfolk Day. Photo: Charlie Hodson (Image: Charlie Hodson)

Norwich Evening News: Buxton Primary School supporting Norfolk Day. Photo: Charlie HodsonBuxton Primary School supporting Norfolk Day. Photo: Charlie Hodson (Image: Photo: Charlie Hodson)