The Nest Farms

18/06/2026

A big thank you to Tilly, for visiting the farm this week to shear our sheep. The young people were fascinated to see her in action. 🐑

At The Nest, we love welcoming people who can share their skills, trades and passions with our young people. Experiences like this help spark curiosity, inspire new interests, and give them an insight into the many opportunities that exist in the world around them.

12/06/2026

Such great sessions which our young people loved. The finished pieces are proudly on display in the barn, and even came to the Suffolk Show Official with us!!! Thank you Jenny and the team!

We were delighted to take the Sutton Hoo Ship project to The Nest Farms in Kettleburgh, where our Education Coordinator, Jenny Golding, led two outreach sessions for different age groups. Young people explored the story of the ship through pictures and artefacts before creating striking birds of prey using bark, shavings and off-cuts from the ship itself. It was a rewarding example of education, community and creativity working together, the finished pieces were displayed at the Suffolk Show.

For more photos go to the News section at Saxonship.org

11/06/2026

🍕 Check out these delicious homemade pizzas that a couple of our young people made this week as part of their AQA cooking course!

At The Nest, helping young people develop the skills they need for greater independence and the next stages of their lives is so important to us. From planning and preparing meals to building confidence in the kitchen, every step is a valuable learning opportunity.

And of course, enjoying a tasty lunch together afterwards is always a bonus! 😊

04/06/2026

We couldn't be more proud of our wonderful Alice.
From having not left her house for over a year, to achieving her level 2 and being a valued member of the team at Mills Meadow in the space of 3 years. We are lucky enough to count Alice as a lifelong friend of The Nest and often call apon her to share her story and experience.

Alice, you deserve all your success. ###x

A Big congratulations to Alice for completing her Level 2 well done from all at team mills 🎉👏🏻🎉

03/06/2026

🌱 Giving time. Building connection. Changing lives. 🌱

This Volunteers Week, we're celebrating the incredible people who generously give their time, energy, and compassion to support our young people at The Nest.

A heartfelt thank you to Robert, Jay, Charlie, Alex, and Adelaide. Through every conversation, every helping hand, and every moment spent showing up for others, you're helping create a safe, welcoming space where young people can feel connected, supported, and valued.

We are so grateful for everything you do. 💚

02/06/2026

Join Team Nest for LLHM 2027! 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏾

2027 will be extra special as the London Landmarks Half Marathon celebrates its 10th anniversary! 🎉

We're looking for enthusiastic runners to join Team Nest and be part of this incredible milestone event while raising funds to support the work we do.

If not now, when?

Whether you're aiming for a personal best, taking on your first half marathon, or simply looking for a challenge with purpose, we'd love to have you on our team.

Places are limited, so don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable event.

Get in touch today to find out more and secure your place with Team Nest!

Direct message or email Frankie on [email protected]

21/05/2026

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming a group from BT for a volunteering day. After telling them all about the work we do — and after they received a warm greeting from Kingsmen, our beautiful alpaca — we put them straight to work!

The team got involved in painting our field shelter, potting plants in our polytunnel, and preparing wood ready for upcoming projects in and around our growing areas. 🖌🪴

Volunteer days like these help us keep the site looking its best while we continue focusing all our energy on supporting our young people.

Thank you so much for your support!

14/05/2026

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming Jenny from to speak with all our young people about the tools and skills used to build the Sutton Hoo ship. She also brought along some wooden birds, which our young people absolutely loved decorating using wood chippings and shavings from the ship build.

Your talk and engagement with the groups was truly inspiring, and it was wonderful to see how captivated and enthusiastic everyone was throughout the session. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, creativity, and passion with us. ⚒

13/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, the theme is Take Action 💚

Take action for yourself, for someone else, and for us all.

Here at The Nest, we’re taking action by:

🌿 Moving more with our daily walks
🎨 Getting creative with our Sutton Hoo Wooden Birds
💬 Coming together to talk openly about mental health in group discussions
🍽️ Cooking for each other and sharing meals together

For us, every day is about raising awareness and taking action to support young people’s mental health.

This week, take a moment to think about how you can take action:

💚 For yourself
💚 For someone else
💚 For us all

07/05/2026

Thank you so much to Ruth and Lauren from FramFridge for coming over to the farm yesterday!

The young people really enjoyed finding out about the volunteering opportunities you have and the vital support you offer to the community. 💚