Three Rivers and Chapelfield Farm Vets

17/07/2025

This September, an incredible team of staff and clients from Three Rivers and Chapelfield Farm Vets are taking on an epic challenge: the Round Norfolk Relay, a 200-mile relay race around the stunning Norfolk border 🏃‍♀️

We’re not just running for the thrill; we’re running with purpose, to raise vital funds for Farms for City Children, a life-changing charity co-founded by Michael Morpurgo.

This amazing organisation opens the door to the countryside for disadvantaged children, many of whom have never left their city streets. Through immersive farm stays, these children get the chance to reconnect with nature, feed animals, plant crops, and discover the beauty of the natural world - all while building confidence, friendships, and unforgettable memories 🌾🐑🌳

Every donation, no matter how small, helps bring more children into this nurturing, empowering environment. If you’re able to support us, we’d be deeply grateful 💛

Help Three Rivers and Chapelfield Farm Vets raise money to support FARMS FOR CITY CHILDREN

09/07/2025

SAFE USE OF MEDICINES COURSE - RED TRACTOR APPROVED 💉💊🩺

Please see the below flyer containing further details for our safe use of medicines course.

Please call reception on 01502 712169 (option 1) or email [email protected] to register on to the course and pass across dietary requirements to the team.

We hope to see you there!!

03/07/2025

🚀🐄 Throwback to another giant leap… for cattle!

Our vet Dan just performed artificial insemination on 2 Hereford cows using semen frozen way back in June 1969—just one month before humans took their first steps on the moon 🌕 and while the Cold War was at full freeze❄️.

While the world was racing to space, someone was busy preserving cattle genetics for the future—and today, we’re thawing a little piece of that history.

Sometimes, farming really is rocket science! 🚜✨

02/07/2025

This Sunday, 180 ladies and their pink tractors will be completing a 20 mile tractor road run around Harleston and the surrounding villages to raise money for Breast Cancer Research 💕🚜💨💕🚜💨💕🚜💨

If you fancy popping down it's a fun day out and always great to see our farming community out in pink!

Look out for farm vet Alex, she’ll will be driving a little Massey Ferguson!👋

Any donations (via the link below) would be gratefully received for this very worthy cause.

Thank you 🌺

Since 2004, the Ladies' Tractor Road Run has raised over £1 million for Breast Cancer Research, receiving massive support from not only the local communities around Harleston, Norfolk but from all around the world. The 2025 'Ladies Only' tractor run, on Sunday 6th July, continues to raise funds for...

25/06/2025

We are ready and raring to go! 🎪

Head on down to see us today for a bacon roll and a catch up with the team. We look forward to seeing you all soon!🚜

24/06/2025

⭐️ We are hiring ⭐️
We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic person to join our team as a calf rearer.
The position starts early August and will be a full time position. Experience would be preferable but training will be provided. The individual must have high standards of work and attention to detail. Competitive rates of pay plus opportunity to join our company pension scheme.
Please contact Jamie 07803011447 or email [email protected]

23/06/2025

ANNUAL ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW 2025 🎪

Once again we will have a stand at the Royal Norfolk Show and we're looking forward to welcoming you all during the course of the two day show for a catch up over refreshments.

This year we are back to our usual spot opposite the cow sheds/rings. We will be on stand number 404 on Avenue 10. We will be sharing the stand with Norwich Livestock Market so do pop along to see us all.

Donations:
We are gratefully receiving donations towards any food & drink on the stand this year. All donated proceeds are to go to charity, of which the chosen recipients are (Farms for City Children). Please visit the attached link for further information.
https://farmsforcitychildren.org/about-us/our-impact/

Order of day (Weds & Thurs) :

In the Morning: Bacon rolls, a cuppa and a chat with all the team.
In the Afternoon: Hot dogs (Weds only) & refreshments including Dann's Ice Creams.

(All produce provided on the stand is sourced locally with most of it produced by our own clients.)

We look forward to seeing you there! 🐄🚜🌿

03/06/2025

🏃‍♀️***ROUND NORFOLK RELAY - 13-14TH SEPTEMBER 2025***🏃‍♂️

We are in need of a few more runners who are able to run long distance of anywhere between 13 - 18 miles. Having set up our own running club (TRaC FV Run Club), we have entered our team into the Round Norfolk Relay this year and need a few more individuals to represent us. The race is approximately 200 miles long in total.

We are running to fundraise in aid of *Farms for City Children*. Farms for City Children provide residential experiences for children from disadvantaged communities, giving them the opportunity to work on farms, learn about food production, and spend time in nature. For more information about this fantastic charity, visit this link: https://farmsforcitychildren.org/.

We already have a number of staff members participating, but would love to have some client involvement as well! Please get in touch by emailing [email protected] or calling us on 01502 712169 (option 1) if you would be keen to represent and run in this fun charity event!

Thank you!
Three Rivers and Chapelfield Farm Vets

14/05/2025

Today we recognise National Receptionists’ Day, a perfect opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate our Receptionists.
Being a Veterinary Receptionist can be a diverse and demanding job, requiring a wide range of skills. From ensuring high standards of hygiene and infection prevention, to answering calls and booking appointments, to staying organised and accurate with admin tasks—our Reception teams’ work is essential.
To celebrate we wanted to share a photo of some of our amazing receptionists.

09/05/2025

🔔Farming Equipment & Technology Fund 2025🔔

Applications for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) open on 29 May. The fund offers grants of up to £25,000 to help reduce costs and improve efficiency on farms.

Similar setup to the previous rounds:
🔺Grants range from £1,000 to £25,000 (% of cost varies by item)
🔺Three themes available: Productivity, Slurry Management, and Animal Health and Welfare
🔺Applications will be scored, and each theme has rules for scoring
🔺Application window 29th May - 10th July

Find out more here about the overview of what the grant covers and how to apply

https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/07/farming-equipment-and-technology-fund-2025-guidance-now-available/

Updates from Defra's Farming and Countryside Programme

02/05/2025

🚜 **Polite Notice for our Farmers** 🚜

Opening times over the bank holiday weekend:
Saturday 3rd May - OUT OF HOURS ONLY
Sunday 4th May - OUT OF HOURS ONLY
Monday 5th May - OUT OF HOURS ONLY
Tuesday 6th May Onwards - Business as usual : 8am - 6pm

Please place any medicines orders you might require today to cover you for this extra day of closure.

Wishing you all a sunny bank holiday weekend ahead! ☀️

27/04/2025

Best of luck to our vet Liv who's hanging up her wellies for the day and changing into her trainers to run the Manchester marathon😯!! We are all super proud of you Liv, have the best time! 🙏
Good luck to all other runners for both the Manchester and the London marathon today!