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

Art Club

Art for Fun: Weekly club on Friday mornings is for everyone who enjoys being creative from the complete beginner to the budding Turner. If you like to enjoy doing Arts in the company of others, please join the club for £2.50 for a two hour session. Refreshments and cooked lunch is available in The Hub Café to purchase for £5

When:

Friday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

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

Coffee Pot Community Cafe

A safe, warm and friendly cafe space - food and drink on a suggested donation basis, community building and a listening ear available.

When:

Every Thursday 9:30am - 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

Craft Club

If you are looking for a friendly group and enjoy doing crafts in the company of others over refreshments, look no further. We run weekly sessions every Tuesday morning for two hours. Session cost £1.50. Refreshments to purchase. Suitable for Adults, children with parents age 7 and above.

When:

Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

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.

Elevenses

A community drop in coffee morning. Bacon Butties and a hot drink for free. A friendly team offering prayer and provisons (food/clothes from our food and clothes bank). All are welcome.

When:

Every Saturday 10:30am - 12 noon

Hope Church Community Lounge

Hope Church Community Lounge offers a cooked meal a warm welcome to everyone who attends. There are activities for those interested and our team are available to help people link to other services, including our advice, should that be helpful. Our meals are great value and can be provided at a discount if necessary.

When:

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

Little Shoots

Growing through play, rooted in Jesus - playtime, story, snack and convesation as we build community. Accessible for all. £1.50 per family.

When:

Every Wednesday 9:15-11:00am

Messy Church

Family opportunities to explore the christian faith through activity, story, prayer, song and a meal

When:

Monthly on 2nd Monday at 3:20pm-5:00pm

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

Safe Harbour hosts a free 2 course meal on the first Thursday each month at 6pm. On the other weeks there is a free lunch at 1pm followed by the chance to fill a bag with groceries for a donation of £2 at our Top Up Shop.

When:

1st Thursday supper 6:00pm. Subsequent weeks Thursday lunch 1:00pm. Top Up Shop every Thursday 2:30pm.

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 and Cafe

Top Up Shop, food chosen by customer one bag for £2 and a breakfast cafe which is free.

When:

Wednesday 9:00 am - 10:15 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

Wellsprings Monday Meals

Wellsprings Monday Meals is for adults and includes a free two course meal from about 6pm. Afterwards there is an opportunity to stay on for an optional time of reflection.

When:

Monday 5:00pm - 8:00pm (excluding bank holidays)

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