Growing Places, Realise Futures
Framework provider of day, evening and weekend activities for people with learning disabilities and autism
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
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01473 831224
- RFWorks@realisefutures.org
- Website
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https://www.realisefutures.org/growing-places/
- Social Media
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Find us on Facebook
- Address
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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
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Unit 15 - Hillview Business Park
Old Ipswich Road
Claydon
Ipswich
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP6 0AJ
- View IP6 0AJ on a map
- 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
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Morning
Afternoon
Other details
- Age Groups
- Adults
- Accessibility
- Disabled Parking, Adapted Toilet
Support for people with disabilities
- Telephone
- 01473 831224
- RFWorks@realisefutures.org
- Conditions Supported
-
Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
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