Weekly Events

The Following are Events that take place every week

Every Monday 

QI Cultivation for Restorative Health. At Fishface, The Walk, Ipswich, 9.45-10.30am. Gentle exercise for mental and physical wellbeing. £7.50 a class or block-bookings via Eventbrite

New Horizons Club for older people, St Audry’s Club, Melton, 10am-2.30pm. Activities and entertainment and a home cooked lunch for £10 per day. Further information tel. 07514 364752 

Group Exercise Classes: Stretch & Strengthen 5.15pm-6.15pm and JazzFit 6.15pm-7.15pm. Copdock & Washbrook Village Hall. Contact dancefituk@mail.com / www.dancefituk.com

Badminton, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, 7.30-10pm, £2.50, over 18s only. Tel: 07711 811748 

Line Dance Class: Improver to Intermediate, 7.00pm, Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Rd, Ipswich. Bookings or more information contact Louise, 07941 069881

Woodbridge Citizen’s Advice, Woodbridge Library, 10am-noon. Independent and provides free, confidential and impartial advice to everybody.

Weekly Healing, Cedars Spiritualist Church (19 Main Rd, Kesgrave IP5 1AQ) from 7-9pm exc Bank Holidays. Further details thecedars46@gmail.com

Qi Cultivation classes for Restorative health . Balance your energy, de-stress and heal your organ system. Fishface, 11 The Walk, Ipswich. Call 07909 516343 

Every Tuesday

Ipswich Reggae Choir. Come and join the fun with this reggae singing group. £3 a week. John Mills Theatre, Gatacre Rd, Ipswich, 7-9pm, all welcome, call Pat:  07533 867445 

Tea Dance, (from 9th Jan) Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 2-4pm, 01473 422427.  

Craft Group: The Salvation Army, Queen’s Way, 10-12noon. £1.50 per session. Lunch available at extra cost. All Welcome. Call 01473 710721 or email Ipswich.priory@salvationarmy.org.uk

Carpet Bowls at Martlesham Community Hall,  Felixstowe Road, IP12 4PB, 1.20-4.15pm. £3 per session (first 2 free) inc. tea and biscuits. Contact Sheila  01473 636608 – or just turn up!!!

Memory Lane Cafe, The Meeting Place, Limerick Close Ipswich IP1 5LR 11-2pm. For people living with dementia and their carers. Contact Tina on 07742 300293 

Charity Bingo Night, Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Rd, Woodbridge, IP12 4AU. 7.45pm-9.45pm. More information call 01728 660766 

Arts & Crafts Group, Castlehill Community Centre, 1.30-3.30pm. Everyone welcome, £2 per session. For more information call Lois on 07951 779271

Short Mat Bowls at Pinewood Community Centre, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP8 3SL, 10am-12pm   £4.00 members and guests. Contact 07785 236726 or 07808 628945

Every Wednesday

Holistic Wellness Wednesdays at Fishface, The Walk, Ipswich. Holistic Acupressure Massage (clothed), Health Reviews and Life-Coaching. 30minute slots available between 11.30am-1.30pm. Contact: kmtrisingltd@gmail.com or 07909 516 343 www.kmtrising,com

World Folk Dance class. Quaker Meeting House, Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, IP1 3JH. 10-12. Beginners welcome. No partner needed. Tel 07711 590280 

Lunch Club: The Salvation Army, Queen’s Way, 12:30pm. Main course, dessert and cup of tea £5. Everyone welcome. Please call 01473 710721 to book in advance. 

Athletics: Orwell Panthers Athletic Club is a club for people with disabilities, age 8+. 6.30-8pm every Wednesday at Northgate athletics track. Please contact Colin on bigcol1960@hotmail.com. 

Pinewood Art Club, Pinewood Community Centre, Laburnum Close, Ipswich10am till 12pm, £3 per session.

Contact 01473 211095 or 01473 658957

Improvers Dance Classes  (from 10th Jan) at Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, IP4 4HZ, 7-8pm. First session free to try. Followed by Advanced Class 8-9.45pm. 01473 422427 / 01473 723070, email; sidegatelanecc@gmail.com. 

Every Thursday

Low Cost Lunch, Christ Church, Tacket St, Ipswich, noon-until 1.50pm. followed by a talk, no booking required. Info: 078975 433458 

Playford Art Group.  Playford Village Hall 10am-noon. New members always welcome. foxb963@gmail.com 

The Orwell Singers, female voice choir rehearse at Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich, Thursdays 7.00 to 9.00 pm during school terms.  New members welcome.  For more details contact 01473 635955 or email d.sharman@btinternet.com.

New Horizons Club for older people, St Audry’s Club, Melton, 10am-2.30pm. Activities and entertainment and a home cooked lunch for £10 per day. Further information tel. 07514 364752 

Kurling and Boccia. Ipswich Oddfellows, 37 High St Ipswich, 10am, £2.50 members. 01473 251867 

Co op Senior Singers. Come and join a friendly group who sing a wide variety of songs for pleasure and friendship. No auditions required. All welcome aged 55 plus. We meet from 10-11.30am, during term time, at the West Suffolk College, formerly known as the Co-op Education Centre, Fore Street, Ipswich. Parking at the rear. For info call Vera Manning on 01473 879817.

Line Dance Class: Improver to Intermediate, 7pm. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich. Bookings or more information contact Louise – 07941 069881

Bingo Club, Dumbarton Road Hall, 2-4pm, entrance fee £1. Tea & coffee served. Info: Chris on 01473 404190

Every Friday

Short Mat Bowls at Pinewood Community Centre, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP8 3SL, 10am-12pm   £4.00 members and guests. Contact 07785 236726 or 07808 628945 

Art for Fun: The Salvation Army, Queen’s Way, 10-12noon. £2.50 per session. Lunch and refreshments available at extra cost. All Welcome. Call 01473 710721 or email Ipswich.priory@salvationarmy.org.uk 

Reading Round – a book group with a difference! Ipswich County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich, 1.45pm till 3.15pm. FREE. Book a place, contact louise.millar@rlfeducation.org.uk

Ipswich Juggling Workshop, Handford Hall School Dome, Gatacre Rd, Ipswich, 7pm. £3 a session.  Over 15s and up to any age. Beginners welcome 

Carpet Bowls at Martlesham Community Hall,  Felixstowe Road, IP12 4PB, 1.20-4.15pm. £3 per session (first 2 free) inc. tea and biscuits. Contact Sheila  01473 636608 – or just turn up!!!

Baby Boppers: Movement & Music for ages 1-4, every Friday 9.15am-10am, Copdock Village Hall. Contact dancefituk@mail.com / 07516 332915.

Chess Club at Woodbridge Library, 4.30pm. Contact library for further info 

Dance & Fitness: Fridays at Copdock Village Hall. JazzFit 10am-11am. Adult Ballet (all abilities) 11.15am-12.15pm. Stretch & Strengthen 12.15pm-1.15pm. Contact dancefituk@mail.com 

Knitting Group, Woodbridge Library, 2pm – 4pm. For all types of knitters from expert to beginners, sewing to crochet, come and share your knowledge or pick up some tips.

Carpet Bowls in a friendly atmosphere at Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich IP4 4HZ, 2.30-5pm. £2.50 per session . More details 01473 410 740. 

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Updated 30.01.2024