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Growing Places, Realise Futures

Framework Provider

Framework provider of day, evening and weekend activities for people with learning disabilities and autism

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Discover the benefits of gardening and working in horticulture. Learn about nature, growing and gain social skills from teamwork.

Things you can do:
- Sowing, planting and harvesting
- Digging and site maintenance
- Weeding and watering
- Packing produce and deliveries
- Woodwork, willow weaving and craft

At Growing Places, every activity provides purpose and an opportunity to develop. Our team grow produce all year round, get creative with scrap wood and locally harvested willow, and tackle all the other jobs needed to run our 2-acre site.

Complemented by our homegrown produce, our Box of Veg service offers weekly fruit and vegetable deliveries across the Ipswich and Stowmarket areas, connecting the team to the local community. We take great pride in providing a friendly, reliable and quality service that contributes to the health of our local community, local environment and local economy. When you buy from Growing Places, you are also supporting other local growers and suppliers too.

Realise Futures is a company operating across Suffolk and Norfolk combining commercial trade of products and services alongside work placements, employment and training opportunities. The primary aim of the business is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled.

The company is organised in three departments, Learning, Coaching and Advice, Employment and RF Works (seven distinct social businesses). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to enhance their lives.

Who to contact

Name
Eleanor Gilbert
Position
RF Works Manager
Telephone
01473 831224
Email
RFWorks@realisefutures.org
Website
https://www.realisefutures.org/growing-places/
Social Media
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Address
Unit 15, Hillview Business Park
Old Ipswich Road
Claydon
Ipswich
Postcode
IP6 0AJ

Additional contact

Additional Website
http://www.realisefutures.org

Where to go

Name
Growing Places
Address
Unit 15 - Hillview Business Park
Old Ipswich Road
Claydon
Ipswich
Suffolk
Postcode
IP6 0AJ
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Area served
Ipswich
Venue Email
info@growingplacessuffolk.co.uk
Venue Website
http://www.growingplacessuffolk.co.uk
Parking available
Yes

Days & Times

Monday - Friday
Time of day
Morning
Afternoon

Other details

Age Groups
Adults
Accessibility
Disabled Parking, Adapted Toilet

Support for people with disabilities

Telephone
01473 831224
Email
RFWorks@realisefutures.org
Conditions Supported
Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties

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