The Hamlet Charity

08/09/2026

🦆🏁 READY, SET, QUACK! 🏁🦆

The Hamlet is hosting an INDOOR DUCK RACE and we want YOU to join us! 🎉

📅 Saturday 17th October 2026
⏰ Doors open at 6:30pm
📍 Saints Event Venue, Yarmouth Road, NR7 0SQ

Fancy a night out with friends and family? Think you’ve got what it takes to pick the winning duck? 🐥

🎟️ Tickets are just £7 and include your choice of a burger or hot dog (with a veggie option available too!) 🌭🍔
🍻 Licensed bar on site
💰 £1 per bet
🏁 8 races, including the final ‘DUCK OF ALL DUCKS’ race!

🦆 Want to sponsor a duck?
Sponsorship is £50 and is a fantastic way for local businesses and organisations to support The Hamlet while getting involved in the fun!
📧 Interested in sponsoring a duck or supporting the event? Email [email protected] and we’ll send you more information.

💙 Please share this post with your friends, family and local businesses and help us make our Duck Race a quacking success! 🦆🎉

04/09/2026

🌟 WE’RE HIRING: EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER 🌟

📍 The Hamlet Preschool
📅 Term-Time Only | Monday–Friday

Are you looking for an Early Years role where you can make a genuine difference every day? 💙

We’re looking for a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly, supportive team at The Hamlet Preschool, where we provide a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment for children with disabilities and complex needs.

✨ Could this be you?

We’re looking for someone who is:

💬 A great communicator who can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
❤️ Compassionate, patient and genuinely caring
🤝 Skilled at building trusting relationships
🌟 Energetic, enthusiastic and eager to learn
🎓 Qualified to Level 3 in Early Years, recognised by Ofsted as full and relevant

Whether you’re an experienced Early Years professional or you’ve recently received your results and are looking for your next exciting opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

Why join The Hamlet?

💙 A supportive, vibrant and inclusive team
🌈 The opportunity to work in a truly specialist setting
✨ A role where every day you can make a lasting difference
👶 The chance to help children grow, learn and thrive

If you’re passionate about Early Years and want to be part of something truly special, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and join The Hamlet team!
https://thehamletcharity.org.uk/join-the-team/preschool-early-years-practitioner

03/09/2026

Go and see our talk on September 30th at Plumstead Road Library from 2-3pm!

September is here! From ducks to Junior Park Runs, it's all going on in the Pilling Park area 😍

Below you will find links to pages or websites so you can find out even more:

Every Tuesday from 1-3 pm at Plumstead Road Library: Break Room - a place to pop in, chill out and get support. Julian Support Break Rooms provide an opportunity for people to have time and space to focus on their mental health and wellbeing. If you're looking to slow down and take a breather, if you would like to meet new poeple, maybe access resources to support your wellbeing, or if you need a bit of advice, why not drop in to one of our community break rooms.

Every Tuesday, from 4-5 pm, Premier League Kicks at Pilling Park hosted by Norwich City Community Sports Foundation.

September 12th - Lionwood Cycle Project & Cafe - Learn to fix and low-cost bike sale.

September 12th - Heritage Open Days Weekend Event: Display and short talks from author Helen Murray at 1pm and 3pm about the adventures of a young sailor from Thorpe Hamlet. Free with refreshments at St Matthew's Church, Telegraph Lane West, Thorpe Hamlet. https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/sharks-shipwreck-survival-harold-higgs-the-sinking-of-the-carnarvon-castle-1907.html

Tuesdays 15th, 22nd and 29th September and 6th, 13th and 20th October, 6:30pm - 8.30pm at Pilling Park Community Centre:
6-week Mindfulness and Active Hope programme from Norfolk and Waveney Mind.
Sessions inspired by the pioneering work of Chris Johnstone and Joanna Macy. Active Hope offers us a way to discover that hope can be something we do, and not just something we feel. This course offers powerful tools and practices to cultivate resilience, strengthen our connection to nature, and nourish hope in the face of today’s environmental challenges. To book, call Lucy on 07719 971 911 or email [email protected].

September 20th - Official launch of the Pilling Park Junior Park Run from Active Norfolk at 9am.

September 20th - Gasworks Workers and Gardeners: Stories of everyday working lives at Kett's Heights hosted by the Friends of Kett's Heights. A FREE event but booking is required at https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/hods-kh-talk.html

September 30th - The Hamlet and All Things Ducks - a talk by Bryony Lawson from The Hamlet Charity telling us all about their important work and how we can get involved in their next epic fundraiser! Free entry as always. 2-3 pm with refreshments afterwards.

The Lionwoodcafe is cooking up a storm in September and has plenty of things in store for you.

Opening hours:
Mon: 12.30 - 4.30 pm
Tues: 12.30 - 4.30 pm
Fri: 10 - 2 pm

Special events:
Mondays 1 - 3 pm - Knit & Natter
September 30th, 1- 3 pm - Community Bingo at Lionwoodcafe. Loads more amazing prizes to be won.

Weekly events at Plumstead Road Library:
Tuesday 2 - 5 pm: Scrabble Club
Wednesday 10.30 - 11 am: Bounce & Rhyme
Wednesday 11 am - 12 noon: Just A Cuppa
Thursday 2 - 4 pm: Art Group
Saturday 12.30 - 1.30 pm: Lego Club

Keep up to date with everything else that is happening at your local library: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/.../40222/Plumstead-Road-Library

Weekly events at Pilling Park Community Centre:
Monday 10 - 11 am: Stay & Play
Monday 5.30 pm - 7 pm: Qwan Ki Do - Martial Arts
Tuesday 9.45 -12 noon: Line Dancing
Tuesday 5 - 7.15 pm: Slimming World
Wednesday 5.30 pm - 7 pm: Qwan Ki Do - Martial Arts
Wednesday 7 - 8pm: Tai Chi
Thursday 10.30 am - 12 noon: Line Dancing
Thursday 1 - 2 pm: Strength & Balance Class
Fridays: Woodcraft Folk
5 - 6.15 pm - ages 6-9
6.30 - 8 pm - ages 10-15

Every Tuesday, from 9.45-10.45, Dance in Line with Christine is starting a brand new beginners Line Dancing Class at Pilling Park Community Centre. For more information: contact Christine on 07984579959 or email [email protected]

Weekly events at St Matthew's Church:
Monday 9.45 - 10.45 am: Exercise class for seniors
Wednesday 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: Coffee morning
Thursday 9 - 11 am: Play Cafe
Thursday 3.15 - 5 pm: After School Club
Thursday 6 - 7 pm: Youth Group
Friday 9.00 am - 12.00 noon: International Friendship Group
Saturday 9 - 11 am: Breakfast & Board Games
https://www.facebook.com/groups/549649191856012
Website: http://www.stmatthewschurch.org.uk/

Have you joined our Pilling Park Community Group on Facebook yet? This is the place to find out all the info about what’s going on in Pilling Park!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1437659784388167

02/09/2026

🌟 WE’RE HIRING – Preschool Room Leader 🌟

Are you passionate about supporting children with disabilities and helping every child feel understood, included and able to thrive? 💙

The Hamlet Preschool is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Preschool Room Leader to join our specialist early years team.

You’ll play an important role in supporting children who may need additional help with:
💙 Communication and interaction
💙 Physical development and mobility
💙 Sensory needs
💙 Emotional regulation and confidence

Within our inclusive preschool, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where every child can learn, develop and reach their potential.

✨ What you’ll be part of:
• Leading and inspiring a supportive early years team
• Building positive relationships with children and families
• Providing personalised, child-centred support
• Helping children develop confidence, independence and new skills
• Working as part of a caring organisation committed to inclusion

If you have Early Years experience and a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND, we’d love to hear from you! 💙

📩 Apply now:
🔗 https://thehamletcharity.org.uk/join-the-team/preschool-early-years-room-leader

📢 Please share this post and help us find the perfect person to join our team!

31/08/2026

🎨✨ Celebrating Creativity at The Hamlet! ✨🎨

We recently held our very own art exhibition at The Hamlet, showcasing some of the fantastic artwork created by our users. 🖌️💙

The artwork looked amazing all set out on display, and our users were so excited and proud to show their creations to their family and friends.

It was wonderful to see so many people come along to admire their work and celebrate their creativity. 🌟

A huge well done to everyone who took part – your artwork was fantastic! 👏🎨

23/08/2026

A huge thank you to Norwich Consolidated Charities for their generous £10,000 grant towards our Behaviour & Communication Coordinator, working with children and young people through our Short Breaks service. 💙

This incredible support will help us provide specialist support to children and young people with disabilities and complex health needs and their families, helping them to develop their communication, support and offer guidance / advice around behaviours and build confidence and self esteem in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.

We are incredibly grateful to Norwich Consolidated Charities for investing in our work and helping us continue to support children, young people and their families across our community. 💙

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Funded by Norwich Consolidated Charities.

21/08/2026

🚨 We're Hiring! Join Our Short Break Team and Make a Lasting Difference 💙

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with disabilities? Following an exciting team restructure, we are looking for caring, committed individuals to join our fantastic Short Break Team in two rewarding roles:

⭐ Short Break Manager
📅 36 hours per week (Tuesday–Saturday)
🤝 Job share applications welcome

⭐ Short Break Team Leader
📅 36 hours per week (Tuesday–Saturday)
🤝 Job share applications welcome

In these roles, you will help create safe, inclusive, and engaging experiences for children and young people with disabilities, while working alongside a supportive team dedicated to making a real difference every day.

Whether you are an experienced manager ready to lead and inspire a team, or a natural leader who enjoys coordinating fun, meaningful activities, we would love to hear from you.

💙 Why join The Hamlet?
✨ Make a genuine difference in the lives of local families
✨ Be part of a passionate and supportive team
✨ Help children and young people thrive, have fun, and reach their full potential
✨ Enjoy a rewarding role with purpose and impact

If you are ready to build a career where every day matters, apply today and help create brighter opportunities for children, young people, and families across our community.

📩 Find out more here and apply today!
Short Breaks Manager: https://thehamletcharity.org.uk/join-the-team/children-services-short-breaks-manager
Short Breaks Team Leader: https://thehamletcharity.org.uk/join-the-team/children-services-short-breaks-team-leader

20/08/2026

🌟 WE’RE HIRING – Preschool Room Lead 🌟

Are you passionate about supporting children with disabilities and helping every child feel understood, included, and able to thrive?

The Hamlet Preschool is looking for a compassionate Preschool Room Leader to join our specialist early years team.

This role is ideal for someone who is motivated by making a real difference to children who may need extra support with:
💙 Communication and interaction
💙 Physical development and mobility
💙 Sensory needs
💙 Emotional regulation and confidence building

Working within our inclusive preschool setting, you will help create a safe, nurturing environment where children with additional needs can learn, develop, and reach their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to:
✨ Lead and inspire a supportive early years team
✨ Build strong relationships with children and families
✨ Deliver personalised, child-centred support
✨ Be part of a caring organisation dedicated to inclusion

If you have Early Years experience and a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND, we would love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now via the link below:
🔗 https://thehamletcharity.org.uk/join-the-team/childrens-service-preschool-room-leader

Please share to help us find the right person 💙