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Monday 8:45am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:45am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:45am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:45am - 4:30pm Friday 8:45am - 4:30pm

The Hamlet Charity

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The Hamlet Charity

Overcoming barriers and creating opportunities for Children and Young Adults with disabilities living in Norfolk. Opening hours 8.45am-4.30pm

From point of diagnosis to 29 years and beyond, we provide recreational, educational and social opportunities for children and adults with profound disabilities and complex health needs. As a charity we support and enrich the lives of families, children and adults at our two locations in Norwich. Established in 1972 by inspirational couple Jack and Margaret Wymer, the charity has evolved from its

beginnings as a Toy Library into a charity offering a range of services for children and adults from birth. Today we offer a wide range of high quality services to support over 500 families each year from across Norfolk and North Suffolk. These services promote integration and inclusion by breaking down barriers that often exist for people with disabilities.

19/06/2026

🎪✨ Preparations are almost complete for our upcoming fashion show, and we can't wait to showcase all of the fantastic creations!

Join us for our Circus-Themed Adaptive Fashion Show – an evening filled with fun, creativity, and celebration!

📅 Thursday 25th June
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Open Academy, Salhouse Road, NR7 9DL

🎭 What to expect:
• A vibrant adaptive fashion show
• Fun game stalls
• Face painting
• A fantastic community atmosphere

🎟️ Tickets: £5.00
✨ Two carers go FREE with each ticket holder.

Tickets are available in advance with cash at Ella Road, or on the night via cash or card.

Bring your friends and family along for a wonderful evening of fashion, fun, and community spirit. We look forward to seeing you there!

16/06/2026

We’re hiring: Early Years Practitioner

Location: The Hamlet Preschool | Term-Time Only | Monday to Friday

Are you looking for more than just a job in Early Years?
Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of young children with disabilities?
Do you have an Level 3 Early Years Qualification recognised by Ofsted as full and relevant?

We specialise in supporting children with disabilities and complex needs, providing a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where they can thrive.

We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our close-knit, passionate team.

You might be the right fit if you are:
A great communicator – with children, families, and your team
Compassionate and patient – you truly care about helping others
Skilled at building positive, trusting relationships
Energetic, and eager to learn

If you’ve worked in Early Years and have the passion and dedication to support children with disabilities, we would love to hear from you.

Why choose The Hamlet?
A supportive, vibrant, and inclusive work culture
The chance to make a lasting impact every single day

Apply now and be part of something truly special.
https://thehamletcharity.org.uk/join-the-team/childrens-service-early-years-practitioner

09/06/2026

✨ You are invited! ✨🎪

Join us for a Circus-Themed Adaptive Fashion Show – an evening full of fun, creativity, and celebration! 💃🕺

🗓 Thursday 25th June
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Open Academy, Salhouse Road, NR7 9DL

Expect an exciting night featuring:
🎭 A vibrant adaptive fashion show
🎯 Game stalls
🎨 Face painting

🎟 Tickets: £5.00 (2x carers go FREE!)
Available in advance via cash brought into Ella Road or on the night via cash or card.

Bring your friends and family along for a fantastic evening of fashion, fun, and community spirit! 🎉

05/06/2026

A huge thank you to Norwich City Services Ltd for kindly offering if The Hamlet Charity Children's Centre would like to host their GoGo Lion for a few weeks! 🦁

Our staff, children, and families have absolutely loved having this colourful visitor in our sensory garden. The vibrant colours have brought so much joy and brightness to the space, creating a wonderful focal point for everyone to enjoy.

We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping to make our sensory garden even more special. Thank you for sharing a little piece of the GoGo magic with us! 💙

03/06/2026

Our Short Breaks users and staff had a fantastic time at the Norwich Games Festival at The Forum! 🎮✨

From trying out exciting games to enjoying the brilliant atmosphere, it was a day full of fun, laughter, and new experiences. Everyone had a wonderful time, and the smiles say it all!

Take a look through the photos to see some of the highlights from our visit. 😊📸

02/06/2026

This Volunteer Week, we would like to say a huge thank you to our incredible Trustees at The Hamlet Charity.

Our Trustees generously give their time, expertise, and passion to help guide our charity, ensuring we can continue supporting children, young people, and families in our community. Their dedication behind the scenes plays a vital role in the governance and their knowledge and expertise help The Hamlet thrive, and we are very grateful for everything they do.

In this video, one of our Trustees shares what they find to be the most rewarding part of being a Trustee at The Hamlet. We hope their experience provides a valuable insight into this important and fulfilling volunteer role.

💜 Interested in making a difference and helping shape the future of The Hamlet Charity?

We are currently looking for new Trustees to join our Board. If you're passionate about supporting local families, bringing your skills and experience to a meaningful cause, and becoming part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply here: https://thehamletcharity.org.uk/join-the-team/the-hamlet-trustee-1

28/05/2026

🎪 Roll up, roll up… the circus is coming to town! 🎪

We are hosting a creative evening on Friday 5th June straight after work until 8pm at our Adult’s Centre, Ella Road, NR1 4BP, to help prepare for our upcoming Circus-Themed Adaptive Fashion Show! ✨

Come along, get creative, and help us make some amazing decorations, props, and show pieces for the big event. All help and support will be hugely appreciated 💛

🍰 Refreshments and cake will be provided!

🎭 Then join us later this month for our spectacular fashion show:

📅 Thursday 25th June
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Open Academy, Salhouse Road, NR7 9DL
🎟 Tickets: £5.00 (2 carers go FREE!)

27/05/2026

🌟 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 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 💙

26/05/2026

We were so lucky to welcome two amazing Community Librarians to Preschool this week! 📚✨

Laura and Catherine spent time with our families talking about how to access local libraries and the wonderful ways stories can be brought to life. The children loved going on exciting adventures through three fantastic books — featuring an astronaut 🚀, dinosaurs 🦖 and even a tiger 🐯!

A huge thank you to Laura, Catherine and all of the families who joined us for such a lovely and engaging session!

Address

Head Office, Johnson Place
Norwich
NR14JN

Opening Hours

Monday	8:45am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:45am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:45am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:45am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:45am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441603215193

Website

https://thehamletcharity.org.uk/home/, https://linktr.ee/thehamletcharity

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