The Following are Events that take place every week
Every Monday
Noteriety Community Choir (term time), 7.15-9.15pm at Bramford Road Methodist Church, 240 Bramford Road. Just turn up or email: information@noteriety.co.uk or tel: 07771 925632
Community Carers drop-in, (every Mon accept BH). Open to all, face to face meet ups for carers, parents and family of those who care. Refreshments available. 10.30am-12.30pm, The Meeting Place, Limerick Close, Ipswich. Info Barbara 07766 103563
Social Walking Netball. KWMCC Sports Hall, 12.30-1.30pm. Come and join a friendly group for a fun and laid back way of playing Netball. No experience necessary. £5 per session. For more information call Carole at 07519 557675.
East Coast Collective Chorus at Freston Village Hall, 7.30-9.30pm. Barbershop harmony singing group email andywat666@gmail.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
Badminton, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, 7.30-10pm, £3, over 11s only. Tel: 07711 811748
Every Tuesday
Holywells Bowling Club, Holywells Park Ipswich (Cliff Lane entrance and follow signs for the green). The club will be open to prospective new bowlers from 6.30pm (weather permitting), all equipment supplied just wear flat shoes, just turn up or contact the organisers Graham Smith 07796 400005 or Brian Reeder 07971 716728 to arrange a personal visit.
We sing for fun; why not join us? No need to read music and no auditions, all are welcome. We meet in the morning in central Ipswich during term time from 10.30 to 12.30. For info call 01473 718598 or patdurrell12@yahoo.co.uk
Jenny’s Charity Bingo, Woodbridge Community Hall. Fabulous prizes, refreshments avaialble, starts 7.45pm to 10pm, over 18s only.
Memory Lane Café, The Meeting Place, Limerick Close Ipswich IP1 5LR 11-2pm. For people living with dementia and their carers. Contact Tina on 07742 300293
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!!!
Ladies Keep Fit, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 10-11.30am, contact Linda 01394 273033
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
Tea Dance, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 2-4pm, 01473 422427.
Every Wednesday
Zumba Gold, Rosary Club, Bramford Rd, Ipswich, 10.30am – book www.bookwhen.com/mdm
Seated Zumba Gold, Rosary Club, Bramford Rd, Ipswich, 1.30pm – book www.bookwhen.com/mdm
Limelight Community Ensemble. New location Morrisons Community Room, Sproughton Road, Ipswich, 7-9pm, £4 a session (first one free, discounts available). Ages 9 upwards to any age if you love singing musical theatre songs in up to 5 part harmony!
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 Sam on stb.samantha@gmail.com..
Pinewood Art Club, Pinewood Community Centre, Laburnum Close, Ipswich10am till 12pm, £3 per session.
Contact 01473 211095 or 01473 658957
Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes 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
Stonham Car Boot, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Playford Art Club. Playford Village Hall 9.30am-Noon. Tutor welcomes beginners and is pleased to see new members. 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
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
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!!!
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.
Every Saturday
Garage Sale, every Saturdayuntil mid October, weather permitting), 236 Felixstowe Rd, Ipswich. Loads of clothes, books, kitchenware, toys, tools, games, linen, baby equipment and bric a brac. iao Mencap
Free Bowling. Holywells Bowling Club, Holywells Park Ipswich. Open to prospective new bowlers from 10.30am (weather permitting), all equipment supplied just wear flat shoes just turn up or contact the organiser David Sharp on 07912 664211 to arange a personal visit.
Every Sunday
Stonham Car Boot, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
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Updated 01.04.2025