The Norfolk Tortoise Club

The Norfolk Tortoise Club The Tortoise Club works to promote tortoise welfare in captivity across the UK. The Tortoise Club is a non-profit organisation based in Norfolk, UK.

In association with Tortoise Welfare UK, we also have links with American and European Chelonian organisations and are actively involved in research and conservation. Run entirely by volunteers we are an organisation dedicated to tortoise welfare. Rescuing and rehoming a variety of tortoise species, we also offer support and advice. Events and workshops are run throughout the year, all are welcome, and these are excellent opportunities to gain knowledge on tortoise health and husbandry.

18/06/2026

๐Ÿข FREE ONLINE MEMBERS' EVENT ๐Ÿข

๐Ÿ“… 22 July | ๐Ÿ•ข 7:30pm

Calling all members! Find your members invite emailed to you

Join us online for a special evening 'Tortoise Talk' presented by Eleanor at Tortoise Club HQ

๐ŸŒŸ Special guest: Chris Leone from Garden State Tortoise

Whats it about?
โœจ Meet the club team for the coming year in our AGM (5 mins)
๐Ÿ“ฐ Hear the latest club news and rehoming success stories (10 mins)
โš–๏ธ Learn about recent changes to tortoise ownership laws and what they mean for tortoise welfare (30mins)
โ“ Open discussions & questions (10-20mins)

๐Ÿ’š Not a member? Become a member from just ยฃ12.50 a year to receive your invite!
www.tortoiseclub.org/membership

For more details please see our events page on the website
www.tortoiseclub.org/events

We look forward to seeing you there!

๐ŸฅžBreakfast is served: Pancakes at Norfolk Tortoise Club! ๐ŸฅžRecently we have been very lucky to look after this group of v...
16/06/2026

๐ŸฅžBreakfast is served: Pancakes at Norfolk Tortoise Club! ๐Ÿฅž

Recently we have been very lucky to look after this group of very special tortoises called pancake tortoises, Malacochersus tornieri.

These tortoises evolved to have flexible shells, so they can squeeze into small crevices to escape predators. They truly are like no other tortoise, and they make the perfect plateful!

Let us know if you keep this unusual species yourself... ๐Ÿข

Book your health checks now! Our slots are disappearing fast for our Summer open days on the 11th and 12th of July - Ski...
13/06/2026

Book your health checks now!

Our slots are disappearing fast for our Summer open days on the 11th and 12th of July

- Skip the queues & get Early Bird tickets with bookings from 9.30am until 1pm

- Walk-in health checks available from 11:00am until 1pm

Book now, selling fast! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tortoise-health-checks-saturday-11-sunday-12-july-tickets-1991072411180?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

๐Ÿข๏ธ Rehoming Success Story: Harry ๏ธ๐Ÿข One of the most rewarding parts of what we do is seeing our tortoises thrive in thei...
09/06/2026

๐Ÿข๏ธ Rehoming Success Story: Harry ๏ธ๐Ÿข

One of the most rewarding parts of what we do is seeing our tortoises thrive in their new homes.

Last year, Harry, a Spur-thighed Tortoise, was adopted from Norfolk Tortoise Club by Giz. At the time, we knew very little about Harry's history, other than that he had one previous owner and was thought to be around 70 years old.

Today, Harry is living his best life, enjoying the freedom of a secure garden where he spends his days exploring, basking, and grazing. His new owner is even building him a dedicated outdoor brick shelter with heating and lighting so that he can enjoy the outdoors for even longer during the spring and autumn months.

Giz says:

"I wouldnโ€™t be without Harry now, I adore him so much!"

Stories like Harry's remind us why rescue and rehoming matter. With the right home, an elderly tortoise can enjoy a wonderful quality of life and bring immense joy to their new family.

Thank you, Giz, for giving Harry the loving home he deserves, and for sharing his story with us.

08/06/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐’๐”๐Œ๐Œ๐„๐‘ ๐Ž๐๐„๐ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ โ€“ ๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ก & ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ก ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿขโ˜€๏ธ

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐“๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐จ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐‚๐ก๐ž๐œ๐ค ๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง!
- Skip the queues & get Early Bird tickets with bookings from 9.30am until 1pm
- Walk-in health checks available from 11:00am until 1pm
Book now, selling fast! https://surl.li/jvornb

๐ŸŽค ๐…๐ซ๐ž๐ž ๐„๐๐ฎ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ โ€“ ๐Ÿ:๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ & ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ
- Rehoming a tortoise โ€“ what you need to know
- Plant identification for tortoise keepers
- Healthy tortoise diets and nutrition

๐ŸŽจ ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐จ๐จ๐ง ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐Ÿ“š
- Children's book reading
- Fun activities for children

โญ๐‚๐ก๐ž๐œ๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ:
- Free entry
- 20% off health checks
- A free gift at the club shop!
- & more
https://www.tortoiseclub.org/membership/

Find out more in our latest newsletter!
https://www.tortoiseclub.org/previous-newsletters/

The Tortoise Club works to promote tortoise welfare in captivity across the UK. In association with Tortoise Welfare UK, we also have links with American and European Chelonian organisations and are actively involved in research and conservation.

๐Ÿ“ข Important Membership Update ๐Ÿ“ขFollowing our recent website migration, automatic renewals have not transferred to the ne...
04/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Important Membership Update ๐Ÿ“ข

Following our recent website migration, automatic renewals have not transferred to the new system.

โš ๏ธ Please keep an eye out for an expiry email when your membership is due for renewal. This will explain how to renew under the new programme.

๐ŸŽ‰ Renew within 14 days of expiry and you'll receive 25% off a Silver Membership.

Member benefits include:
โœ… 20% off tortoise health checks
โœ… Free entry to Open Days for Silver Members and above
โœ… And more!
Find out more at www.tortoiseclub.org/membership

We recommend renewing before our 11th & 12th July Open Day to ensure your discounts are active.

Questions or unsure of your membership status? Get in touch and we'll be happy to help!

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’œ Plant of the month: Fuchsia ๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸŒฟFuchsia spp. ๐Ÿ” How to Identify These plants have rounded, slightly serrated leaves and ...
02/06/2026

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’œ Plant of the month: Fuchsia ๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸŒฟ
Fuchsia spp.

๐Ÿ” How to Identify
These plants have rounded, slightly serrated leaves and a striking lantern-shaped flower that ranges from a pinky-red to white. They are commonly grown in peopleโ€™s gardens.

๐Ÿข For Tortoises
Fuchsia flowers are best fed in moderation, as they contain structures called raphides that can be harmful in large quantities. They can be planted in pots in enclosures, so the amount your tortoise can access is restricted!

๐Ÿ’กTip!
You can purchase fuchsias as small plug plants from most garden centers. Once you get them home, repot them into organic topsoil that is safe for your tortoises and remove all the flowering heads, if there are any, as the plant may have been fed fertilizer. The next time it flowers, you will be able to feed this on to your tortoise!

โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿข Itโ€™s HOT Out There! ๐Ÿขโ˜€๏ธWith these temperatures, itโ€™s important to help your tortoises stay cool, hydrated, and safe ...
28/05/2026

โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿข Itโ€™s HOT Out There! ๐Ÿขโ˜€๏ธ

With these temperatures, itโ€™s important to help your tortoises stay cool, hydrated, and safe in the heat.

โœ”๏ธ Ensure they always have access to fresh, clean water
โœ”๏ธ Offer regular soaks to support hydration
โœ”๏ธ Lightly mist your tortoise and enclosure to help with cooling through evaporation
โœ”๏ธ Make sure there are plenty of shaded areas and cooler hiding spots available throughout the day
โœ”๏ธ Check outdoor enclosures for areas that may become dangerously hot in direct sun
โœ”๏ธ Feed during the cooler mornings or evenings when appetites are usually better
โœ”๏ธ Consider feeding foods with high water content such as opitunia cactus or cucumber

Remember, tortoises can overheat surprisingly quickly, especially in enclosed sunny spaces like greenhouses and cold frames.

When in doubt: provide shade, airflow, and hydration. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’ง

26/05/2026

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