The Hamlet Charity

Last week, we said goodbye to some of our preschool children who will be moving on from us in September. Here is a short video of our preschool graduation party! 💛🎓

https://youtu.be/Jskus_BunQ

Preschool Graduation 2024 A video of our preschool graduation party. A huge well done to all of our preschoolers for their amazing achievements this year. Good luck to those of you wh...

🌞 Summer break is here, but why not get a head start on your September plans? 🌞

Join us for our Little Bees Stay and Play sessions in the upcoming term! 🐝✨

📅 Tuesdays and Thursdays
⏰ 10:00 - 11:30 AM
👶 For children under 4
📍 During term time only

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now on Eventbrite and give your little ones a fun and engaging start to the school year! https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/little-bees-at-the-hamlet-197189

Our Adult's Service students are baking up a storm with their delicious Chocolate Orange Cupcakes! Check out Oli and Chantelle smashing chocolate chunks while Lucy expertly mixes the dry ingredients. 🍫🍊👩‍🍳

🌟 Introducing Our New Group for Babies Under 6 Months, starting September 2024! 🌟

Our cosy space is perfect for you and your little one to unwind and bond in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Join us for a variety of enriching activities designed specifically for babies up to 6 months old. Delight in early sensory play that stimulates your baby’s development, enjoy soothing baby massage sessions, and share the joy of song time together.

A community where friendships blossom, advice flows freely, and every milestone is celebrated. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories with your baby and fellow parents.

Reserve your spot today via Eventbrite! 🌈
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/baby-nurture-group-autumn-term-2024-tickets-951279561777?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

*Wednesdays 10-11.30am, during term time.

Last week, Out of Hours enjoyed a wonderful Broads boat trip with the amazing Nancy Oldfield Trust volunteers. Despite the less-than-perfect weather, we had an incredible time aboard their adapted boat, complete with a wheelchair lift.

We sailed from Neatishead Staithe, spotting swans, cormorants, and even two otters! Our arms ached from waving at all the friendly boaters. Lucy and Charlie even got to drive the boat and received certificates for their efforts. Isabelle and Lauren loved watching the world go by at a leisurely pace.

A huge thank you to the kind volunteers from Nancy Oldfield Trust for making our day so special! 💛⛵

It's Graduation Day at The Hamlet Preschool! Today, we celebrated and said our goodbyes to some of our wonderful children who will embark on new adventures this September. We want to wish all our families the very best for the future and extend a massive thank you for choosing The Hamlet Preschool to be part of your child's journey. Here's to new beginnings and Life Without Limits!🎓

Short Breaks had an amazing time at Chapel Field Gardens, soaking in the vibrant sounds of local musicians during the Fête de la Musique. We danced to our favourite tunes, played with bubbles, and enjoyed a fun game of football! ⚽🥳🎶

Last week, we shared an exciting update about our talented Adult's Service students who designed and created a unique medal for display at Chantry Place. We're thrilled to announce that the medal is now on public view! Don't miss the chance to support our amazing students—cast your vote for us by scanning the QR code on display next to our medal! 🥇🎨

We're thrilled to introduce 'City Breaks', our newest service tailored for young people aged 14-17. 🌆

City Breaks offers teens the chance to explore the city through a variety of engaging activities, strengthening independence, and creating lasting friendships.

If you know someone who would be interested, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Some of our adult services students had lots of fun going Geo-Caching around Norwich this term!

Geo-Caching is an outdoor activity where you follow coordinates to find containers called ‘geocaches’! Our group have been getting their steps in and being creative hunting around the city. We’ve found seven caches across Tombland, Riverside, and Pull’s Ferry.

🌞🎉 Exciting News! Join us on Tuesday, August 20th for our spectacular Summer Fayre! 🌼🍰

We need your help to make this event a huge success. We're seeking donations of:

🌱 Plant seeds or plants
🎁 Tombola and raffle prizes
🍪 Homemade cakes and bakes
🧦 Odd socks
🏬 Stallholders to showcase their goodies

Got something to contribute? Drop off your items at Marion Road, or spread the word to friends and family who can help. Let's come together and create an unforgettable day! See you there! 💛

We teamed up with FOUR Agency and Chantry Place to celebrate the Paris Olympics 2024! Our students decorated a huge Medal with art pieces and recycled materials, honouring inclusive sports and the Paralympics. We finished our medal with a collage of our Adult’s Service students taking part in sports and physical activities. We are all so proud of our work and think it shows how fantastically talented our students are in both sports and artistic flair!
The Medal is now on display at Chantry Place next to H&M. Make sure you vote for us using the QR code next to the display! -stay tuned for the results!

Meet Edward, the newest member of our City Breaks crew! 🌟 We’re beyond excited to unveil 'City Breaks' – our fresh, dynamic service crafted especially for young adventurers aged 14-17. 🏙️
Last week, City Breaks had a blast at TPF Parkour.

Know someone who would love to join the fun? Drop us a line at [email protected] and let the adventures begin!

Out of Hours ventured to Burnt Fen Alpacas for an unforgettable day with the fabulous Annie and her delightful alpacas! We strolled through picturesque fields and enchanting woodlands, basking in the sunshine while bonding with these gentle creatures. The fun didn’t stop there- everyone loved feeding the alpacas carrots, and the alpacas loved it even more! Special shout out to Leah and Adam, our resident alpaca whisperers, who managed to get their alpacas to behave like true professionals. It was a day full of smiles, laughter, and unforgettable memories!

A huge thank you to David Willimott for nominating The Hamlet as Richard Gurney Lodge’s charity of the year.

Everyone here at The Hamlet would like to say a massive thank you to David and everyone at Richard Gurney Lodge for the generous donation of £2344.69. Donations like these mean we can continue to provide exceptional support for our Hamlet users and their families.

Check out these amazing photos from our Short Break adventure at Castle Quarter Gardens! 🏰🌿 The children had a blast meeting friendly alpacas, adorable miniature horses, tortoises, guinea pigs, and rabbits. 🦙🐴🐢🐹🐰 Our explorers were so gentle with the animals, and the wonderful staff even let us pet the tortoises!

The Out of Hours crew went trampolining!!

They all had such an amazing and fun time bouncing, especially Chantelle, as it was her first ever time out with us in the evening, and she had the BEST time bouncing all night!!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SUPPORT WORKERS AT OUR ADULT SERVICES!

We are looking for committed, enthusiastic, passionate, friendly, patient individuals, with good communication skills, who are able to build positive relationships with our Hamlet Users.

Check out our job vacancy in the link below.

The Hamlet is an exciting and vibrant environment where no two days are the same. You could be exactly who we are looking for! Please apply to be a part of our team.

Adult Services - Support Worker Are you looking for a job that really makes a difference?

Our Out of Hours crew had an amazing evening in sunny Cromer (and it was actually sunny!!)

They enjoyed a walk on the beach and got some delicious fish and chips from Mary Jane’s chip shop and ate them on the pier whilst watching the sunset and people surfing!!

Recently, our students took action for a cleaner community! Thanks to Lumi from Norwich City Hall, we geared up with litter picking equipment and tackled Library Wood near Ella Road. Check out these photos of our eco-warriors in action! 🌍💪

Short Breaks embarked on an exciting adventure to the local park, where they had a fantastic time exploring and playing with their friends! 😁

Unlock the incredible benefits of baby massage, such as better digestion, improved circulation, and stronger communication between you and your baby. Our certified practitioner of Infant Massage will guide you through nurturing sessions designed for parents, carers, and their little ones.

Each booking comes with a bottle of cold-pressed organic oil and a detailed massage instruction booklet.

Create cherished moments with your baby while mastering invaluable techniques. Sign up now and experience the magic of baby massage: https://bit.ly/4ejfbij

We had a brilliant time at the Caring for Carers Day at The Forum, Norwich 🎉 Charlie and Alisa teamed up with other professionals such as Inclusive Norwich and to brainstorm ways to improve services for the SEND community. It was a great day sharing what we do with everyone and meeting so many amazing carers!

FOR SALE! ✨🌿
At Ella Road, our talented students have nurtured these stunning Rice Paper Plants, starting from the majestic giant that graces our garden. Here’s a delightful photo of Tilly and Teresa showcasing the beautiful plants we have available for you!

These plants typically retail for £25 to £30 at garden centers, but we're offering them for a minimum donation of just £5. Don’t miss out on this incredible bargain and a chance to support our students' green thumbs! 🌱✨

-Pick up from The Hamlet Ella Road, email [email protected] or call 01603616094 to arrange.

*more information about care and tips in the comments below!

Our Short Breaks children had an absolute blast twirling and grooving through the dance themed circle time! Their smiles and laughter lit up the room as they danced and played together, creating unforgettable memories. 👯‍🎵🎶

We still have spaces on our Baby Massage course!

Discover the amazing benefits of baby massage, including improved digestion, enhanced circulation, and strengthened communication between you and your baby. Our sessions, led by our in house certified practitioner from the International Association of Infant Massage, offer a nurturing environment for parents, carers, and their little ones.

Your booking includes a bottle of cold-pressed organic oil and a comprehensive massage instruction booklet.

Create precious moments with your baby while learning invaluable techniques. Sign up today and experience the magic of baby massage: https://bit.ly/4ejfbij

We are beyond grateful to the volunteers at Birketts LLP who came to all of our sites and gave up their time to do some amazing gardening, painting and more!

Support like this from local businesses is invaluable to us and has a huge positive impact on our community.

Big thanks again to all of the volunteers from the Birketts team for all their hard work.