News & Events

This week we held our annual volunteers update with approximately 40 of our volunteers. Stephen gave an update about the ongoing refit of Hazel which is hoped to be in operation in Spring 2024. Mark spoke about the exciting Seven Rivers Tour scheduled for May next year which will see two Trust boats visit all...

Our motor boats will be having a little festive make over next week, complete with fairy lights, Christmas music, hot chocolate and mince pies! Join us for a Christmas Cruise in December and kick off the festive season in style. Trips will run on 7th, 12th & 18th December from 1.30pm. Suggested donation £17 per...

We are thrilled to announce that the EDP are once again supporting us this year at the Christmas Carol Concert in December. The service will be at St Peter Mancroft Church in Norwich on 18th December at 6pm. We are excited to be attending the service, our Trustee Val Khambatta is doing a reading and...

Stephen, Mark and Emily had the pleasure of attending Norwich School morning assembly last Wednesday to receive a donation of funds the school raised during the Great Punt Run which took place earlier this year. The cheque was presented to Stephen by Ellie and Rosie who both crewed the Norfolk Punt on the day of...

On Sunday 3rd September we welcomed members of our volunteering team for a picnic at the Ark. It was a lovely sunny day to enjoy sailing, paddling, pedaling and socializing. Huge thanks to Ted Coates for organising the event together with the volunteers, and staff, who helped with preparation and on the day tasks!  ...

We have had the pleasure of offering Lily work experience with us this week. Lily has been a huge asset to our team arriving with a smile each day and getting stuck in. Here’s what Lily says about her time with us: ‘Hey! my name is Lily and I’m doing my work experience at the...

We had an amazing two days at the Royal Norfolk Show on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th June. Our stand looked fabulous and it was a great opportunity to showcase our new equipment to include a Mega Stand Up Paddleboard and rafted canoe with supportive seating as well as our Hansa joystick controlled sailing boat....

Bishop Graham Usher the Bishop of Norwich held a charity lunch on Friday 23rd June 2023. One of our long term sailing visitors, Bryony Limb, was invited to attend and went along with her stepdad Richard together with David one of our trustees, to represent the Nancy Oldfield Trust. Approximately 300 people attended representing over...

Late Availability Alert 6 NIGHTS – 15TH – 22ND JUNE EAST HARLING – SLEEPS 6- Was £1030, now £900 – BOOK NOW! Due to a last minute cancellation we have availability for next week for a weeks stay in our East Harling property, from Thursday 15th Thursday 22nd June. Accessible accommodation sleeps 6, stay includes...

Join us for a ‘pootle’ along the river during set evenings in June and July, in our fully accessible motor cruiser. Look out for wildlife and watch the sunset, the perfect end to a Summer’s day. For more information please call 01692 630572 or send us an email: info@nancyoldfield.org.uk...