Drop-In 

Thursdays 10.30am – 12 noon 

Tattinstone Village Hall, School Road, Tattingstone, Ipswich, IP9 2ND

Hosted by the Tattingstone Good Neighbour Scheme you can join them for a cuppa and chat and choose from speciality teas, coffee, hot chocolate or squash, accompanied with biscuits. Borrow a book or jigsaw from the tabletop library. There is a small charge of £1 per adult, children are free.                                                                  Parking and wheelchair access available.  For more information call 07895052086 or email tattingns@gmail.com

Women Like Me – Allotment Sessions  

Weekly from end of February 2022

Allotment locations in Lowestoft NR32 2QL, Kessingland NR33 7SG and Beccles NR34 9BP

Weekly group sessions open to women, providing a place for them to just be themselves, share life experiences to learn, laugh and grow together. Allotment sessions run in Lowestoft on Mondays, Kessingland on Tuesdays & Beccles on Wednesdays. Also co-ordinates Garden Angels and Let’s Talk Long Covid Facebook group. Women Like Me – Website. For more info on allotment session days and times: email Claire.

Coffee, Cake and Chat Days  

Second Friday of each month. Drop in between 10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm

Michael Burke Wellbeing Centre, Hartismere Hospital, Castleton Way, Eye IP28 7BH

Our events are designed to give people the opportunity to get out, meet new people and make friends. We are going to trial a prize bingo session at the afternoon session of our December event. Everyone is welcome and we do not charge for refreshments, although donations towards our costs are always gratefully received. Call Bev on 01379 388682 for more info. Hartismere Hospital League of Friends Facebook Page.

Coffee, Cake and Catch Up  

First Wednesday of each month  10am – 12pm (except January 2022)

Main Road, Benhall, Suffolk, IP17 1NA

Your chance to get together with friends old & new alike in a rural setting within our market garden. Watch out for the chickens! All welcome! Email hello@railwayfarmshop.co.uk for more info. Railway Farm Shop Facebook Page. Railway Farm Shop website.

‘Friends Round Friday’ hosted by Rushmere Good Neighbours

Every Friday – NOW MOVED TO MORNINGS 10.30am – 12 noon 

Dumbarton Rd Scout Hall, Dumbarton Rd, Ipswich IP4 3JP

Hosted by Rushmere Good Neighbours and Rushmere Churches Together. Free refreshments, all ages welcome. Toddler corner, books, games, puzzles. Companionship and a  cuppa. Contact Michelle on 07570 093 097 for more info.

‘Mates On Monday’ hosted by Marram Green c-a-f-e

Mondays (except Bank Holidays) 10.30am – 12.30pm 

Marram Green Community Lounge, Hall Road, Kessingland, NR33 7AH

Come and enjoy a free cuppa, cake or biscuit and some friendly chat! This event is supported by Kessingland Parish Council.

Suffolk Carers Natter Sessions

Suffolk Carers Natter sessions are FREE and aimed at family carers 55+ coming together to meet with others within their communities whereby creating friendships, sharing experiences and  forming networks of peer to peer support over a cuppa and cake. For more info on all of the sessions listed below: email Sharon or call 01284 333035.

*NEW* Launching 19th July – Pakefield – Third Tuesday of the month 10 am – 12 pm

Morrisons Cafe, 18 Tower Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft, NR33 7NG

*NEW* Launching 5th July – Wickham Market – First Tuesday of the month 10 am – 12 pm

Vida Haus Cafe, Three Tuns, Main Road, Pettistree, Wickham Market IP13 0HW

*NEW* Launching 6th July – Brandon – Fortnightly on Wednesdays 10 am – 12 pm

Tilly’s Tearoom, Old Five Bells, Market Hill, Brandon IP27 0AA

Felixstowe – Fortnightly on Thursdays 10.30am – 12.30pm

The Cliff Top Cafe, Cobbold Road, Felixstowe IP11 7LR

Thurston – Fortnightly on Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm

The Fox & Hounds pub, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds IP31 2QT

Beccles – Fortnightly on Thursdays 10.00am – 12.00pm

The Station Cafe, Station Road, Beccles NR34 9QJ

Woodbridge – Fortnightly on Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm

Christine’s Tea Rooms, 74 The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge IP12 IAL

Metfield Community c-a-f-e  

First Saturday of the month  9am – 12 noon

Metfield Village Hall, Skinner’s Lane, Metfield IP20 0LH

All ages welcome, come along to tuck into breakfast and real coffee. An opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new ones! 9am-12 Noon. There will be a rolling programme of interests. For details on the current month’s events go to Metfield Village Hall Facebook Page. More info and offers to be involved: Lorraine – 01379 586 307, Chris – 01379 586 560, Lynda – 01379 588 170.  Metfield Village Hall Website.

Sax’cess c-a-f-e Coffee Morning

Mondays 10am – 12 noon (On hold due to building maintenance)

Sax’cess House, 24 High Street, Saxmundham IP7 1AE

Join our friendly coffee morning each week for company, chat and free tea, coffee and homemade cake! Call Jon on 07917 441 793 for more information.  Sax’cess House Facebook Page.

Brandon Day Centre c-a-f-e ‘Old Friends, New Friends’

Mondays 10am – 12 noon

Brandon Day Centre, Warren Close, Brandon IP27 0EE

Come and join us each week for some friendly company and chat, all welcome! Friends old and new! Tel: 01842 819 777  Brandon Day Centre Website.

Fresh Start c-a-f-e  ‘Weekly Cream Tea’ 

Tuesdays 12.30pm – 1.30pm

The Millers Kitchen, Kersey Mill, Kersey IP7 6DP

Event hosted by Hadleigh Food Bank Charity, Tuesdays from 12.30pm. £5 per person, booking in advance essential. Contact Angela on 07377 190 455 for more information.