LONELINESS

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All Hallows Top Up Shop

Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.

When:

Every Tuesday from 9:30 am to 10:30

Ashcroft Coffee Morning

A weekly get together for friendship in a warm environment. We share together free hot drinks with cake and chat in an informal setting.

When:

Each Friday from 10:00am until approx 11:00am

Bridge The Gap

Football based group for young men aged 18-30. Come along to this friendly growing group of young men to build relationships with like minded people. Suitable for a wide range of abilities with the opportunity to get involved with competitions. Cost are £3 per week (discounts available). Meet weekly at Portman Road Community Pitch.

When:

Monday 8:15pm - 9:15pm

CAP Life Skills

Money impacts all areas of our lives: what we can or can’t afford, our relationships, what we eat, our health and wellbeing and much more. Your local CAP Life Skills is a friendly group where you’ll gain practical skills and discover new ways to live for a brighter future.

When:

There is one course each school term.

Cameo Club at Salvation Army

We are running each Tuesday 9:15am through to 12noon. We offer a warm space, refreshments and tea/coffee and light refreshments. £1 charge.

When:

Every Tuesday 9:15am through noon

Coffee Connections for Men

An opportunity for men to meet up for refreshments and a chat. Sharing the love of Jesus through hospitality and friendship. Especially for men who may be feeling lonely or isolated but open to all who are interested in companionship.

When:

Fourth Monday every month from 10:00 am till 12:00 noon

Community Cafe at St Francis

At The Peace Cafe we offer a warm space, activities for children, tea/coffee and light refreshments, internet access and wellbeing support or activities. Free NHS Health Check on the following days:- 5th June; 10th July; 7th August and 11th September.

When:

Monday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Drop In Community Cafe

The perfect place to pop in for a cuppa and a chat. Free hot and cold drinks and light refreshments are available.

When:

Thursdays 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Drop in for a Cuppa, Westerfield

We offer a warm space, activities for children, tea/coffee and light refreshments and internet access.

When:

9am through 12 noon Saturday mornings during term time.

Hope Community Lounge Cafe

Hope Community Lounge Cafe is open to everyone. It's a place to meet, chat and chill over great value food which is served every Thursday lunchtime between 12-00 and 2-00pm. For those who wish to join in, there are crafts and other activities throughout the afternoon. Just come along to the Hope Centre. You'll always be welcome.

When:

Thursday lunchtime from 12-00 noon - 2:00pm, excluding August

River Coffee

Serving delicious coffee, tea, and snacks. Pop in if you’re looking for a place to relax, work, or study. If you want to meet new people, or just talk to a friendly face, we are here for you.

When:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00am - 3:00pm

Safe Harbour

We offer a warm space, signposting to other services, tea/coffee and light refreshments, wellbeing support / activities and optional opportunities for faith exploration.

When:

Thursday 1:00 - 3:30pm

Safe Harbour Church Gathering

Safe Harbour invites non-Christians to get involved in church and mission. Our mission is to be a safe harbour for anyone who has been battered and bruised by the storms of life.

When:

Every Thursday 1:00-2:30pm

Safe Harbour Top Up Shop & Cafe

The Safe Harbour Top Up Shop is one of the many shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

When:

Every Thursday 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Salvation Army Lunch Club

A 3 course lunch for all ages but mainly for those who would like some company and conversation. £5 charge.

When:

Each Thursdays at 12 noon

Singleness Conversations

Singleness Conversations is a series looking at singleness and how this works best in a community situation. Each of the sessions will involve watching a video together and sharing a discussion around different scenarios.

When:

Monday 7:00pm

St Francis Top Up Shop

The St Francis Top Up Shop is one of the many shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

When:

Every Saturday from 10:00am - 11:00am

St John's Top Up Shop

St John's Top Up Shop is one of the many popup shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

When:

2:00pm - 3:00pm

St Mary & St Botolph Top Up Shop

Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.

When:

Every Wednesday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

St Mary le Tower Top Up Shop

The St Mary Le Tower Top Up Shop is one of the many popup shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

When:

Wednesday 9:00 am - 10:00 am

St Mary's Stoke Top Up Shop

The St Mary's Stoke Top Up Shop is one of the many popup shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

When:

Sundays 12:00 noon - 1:00pm

St Matthew's Top Up Shop

Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.

When:

Every Thursday from 9:00am - 10:00am

St Peter's Top Up Shop

Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.

When:

Every Wednesday from 1:30pm - 2:30pm

St Thomas The Apostle Top Up Shop

The St Thomas The Apostle Top Up Shop is one of the many popup shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

When:

Fridays 12:00 noon - 1:00pm

TLC Renewal Well-being Cafe

Every Wednesday from 10am-12.30pm, our Lantern Room becomes a community space for a variety of hobbies and activities. Anyone is welcome to share a hobby or skill and anyone is welcome to join a workshop or activity. They are all free. Or you can come to relax and chat, or to enjoy the peace in our quiet area and prayer space.

When:

Every Wednesdays 10:00am through 12:30pm.

Tea and Toast

Free breakfast in a warm and friendly environment.

When:

Every Friday morning from 8.45 am - 10.30 am

The Table

The Table is a monthly event where we serve a free two course meal for those in the community.

When:

1st Thursday each month 6pm-8:30pm

Tots and Toast Group

St Farncis and St Clare have a mums and tots group on Hawthorn Drive. All are welcome, not necessary to book in, just come along.

When:

Wednesday morning Term time only 9-11

Tower Hall Coffee Space and Walking group

Enjoy free tea, coffee and cakes. Meet new friends. Head our for a short walk or stay inside and chat.

When:

Every Friday from 2:00 pm - 3.30pm

Triangle Top Up Shop

The Triangle Church Top Up Shop is one of the many shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

When:

Every Wednesday from 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Walk-in Wednesday at Shepherd Drive Baptist

We offer a warm space, signposting to other services, tea/coffee/soup and light refreshments and board games/gentle activities and a space to chat.

When:

3rd Wednesday each month 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Welcome Cafe at St Mary Stoke

Conversation, games, puzzles and colouring. Serving tea/coffee and light refreshments.

When:

Wednesdays 10:00am through 12:00noon

Youth Connect

We believe in a world where every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Youth Connect is a new project based in east Ipswich that provides skill-based sessions, mental health support groups and mentoring for young people aged 14-25. The aim of Youth Connect is to help young people see potential in themselves by supporting them through 1:1 intervention and by giving them the opportunity to try new things.

When:

Skills based sessions are Wednesdays 4-5pm