Every Wednesday 10am – 12pm
Hopton Village Hall, Thelnetham Road, Hopton, Suffolk IP22 3QY
If you could do with some friendly company and a chat over a cuppa, biscuits or cake, join us at Hopton Village Hall every Wednesday. A guaranteed warm welcome awaits you. For more information email hoptonvhall54@gmail.com.
Every Monday 11am – 12.30pm
The Dining Room, The Guildhall, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5DN
If you could do with some friendly company and a chat over a free cuppa, join us in The Dining Room at The Guildhall on Mondays. There’ll be a warm welcome to greet you and new friends to make. Call Glenn on 07870 312409 or email glenn.abbassi@btinternet.com for more information.
Every First & Third Friday of the Month 10am – 12pm
The White House, 15 Ashmans Road, Beccles, NR34 9NS
Come and enjoy a warm welcome, friendly chat over a tea or coffee, cake and biscuits on the first and third Friday of the month. Everyone is welcome in our home whether you are looking for company or a warm space. There is no charge but donations are welcome.
First & Third Monday of the month 10.30am – 1pm
Bedfield & Monk Soham Community Hub, Long Green, Bedfield, IP13 7JE
The Care Café is for carers and those who are cared for, bereaved or feeling alone. It is a chance to make new friends, share worries or memories and meet people who understand. The café is free and open to people in Bedfield and the surrounding villages. For more details contact Jenny Hinchey on 01728 627134 or 07710 218957.
First Thursday of every month 10am – 12pm
Sotterley Chapel, Waterloo Road / Southwell Lane, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 7TX
Come and join in this friendly and well attended coffee morning for coffee, cakes and chat on the first Thursday morning of each month. All welcome. Free but donations welcomed.
More information on the Sotterley Chapel Preservation Trust Facebook page.
One Saturday every month 12pm – 3.30pm
Buxhall Village Hall, Mill Road, Buxhall, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 3DS
Come and enjoy a warm welcome, light lunch, homemade cakes, tea/coffee/hot chocolate at reasonable prices. Food offerings vary each month and are adjusted to suit the season.
All ages welcome, together with guide/assistance dogs.
A range of table-top games and activities for all ages is available during opening hours.
For more information contact Hilary Hall on 01449 737671 or click here to email.
Mondays 2pm – 3.30pm
7 Fordham Rd, Freckenham, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28 8JB
All ages are welcome. Join us weekly for some friendly company and chat at Freckenham Village Hall.
Meet up with neighbours and friends, old and new.
A tea or coffee is provided and a donation appreciated to cover the hall costs.
There is always a biscuit available too.
Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month 2pm – 4pm
Exning Community Hall, Church Lane, Exning CB8 7HF
You are invited to an informal pop in with free tea, biscuits and cake.
All welcome to come along with friends or alone.
For more information email exningoutandabout@gmail.com.
Guide Dog & Pat Dog Friendly.
2nd Thursdays of the month 2pm – 3.30pm
Somersham and District Community Shop, Princes Gardens, Lower Somersham IP8 4PF
Monthly gathering of like-minded people sharing their interest in vehicles and engines.
If you enjoy chatting about all things mechanical, why not join us for a cuppa and a catch up each month?
A free hot drink provided.
Thursdays 10.30am – 12.30pm
Berners Hall, Woolverstone IP9 1AR
Free tea, coffee and other refreshments, activities, book swap, local history, jigsaw puzzles & more.
A warm welcome for everyone.
Tuesday and Thursdays 9am – 3pm
Hillside Community Centre, Combs Ford, IP14 2BD
Here 4U provides care for elderly people who need that extra bit of support coping with memory loss or loss of mobility. The service also gives partners/carers valued respite.
For more info contact Benita Bull on 07759 852093.
Tuesday and Thursdays 1:30pm – 2:30pm
St Helen’s Church, St. Helen’s Street, Ipswich IP4 2LS
All are welcome. More information and contact details on the Safe Harbour Facebook page.
Tuesday – Friday 9.30am – 3pm
19 – 75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH
Our foyer is available for a free cup of tea and a biscuit Tuesday to Friday. At times there are also events to join in with (all free). For more information, contact Des on 01502 589 726.
Open foyer, free refreshments
Wednesdays 10.30am
Memory Cafe or Chair fitness
Thursdays 12.30pm
Singalong
Fridays 1.30pm
Music for wellbeing
Fridays 10am – 12pm
Hungate Church, Hungate, Beccles NR34 9TL
We offer a warm welcome, drinks and biscuits to anyone who’d like to join us at our friendly coffee morning each Friday. We are also an outlet for Foodbank. For further information contact 01502 711473.
Cotton Village Hall, Blacksmith Road, Cotton, Suffolk IP14 4NQ
Community Cafe – Every third Saturday: 10am – 12pm
Community Pub – Every fourth Friday: 6pm – 10pm
Come along for company and a warm welcome. For more information, phone 01449 780331.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am – 12pm
Dettingen Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3TU
Come and join us each week for some friendly company and chat, all welcome. Somewhere to read the paper, play some board games, or just socialise with others. FREE hot drinks, soup & bread & toast. FREE charging facilities. There is no charge, but a donation would be appreciated. For more information call Gatehouse on 01284 754967 / 703835.
Mondays 10am – 11.45am
St John’s Church Hall, St John’s Street, Woodbridge IP12 1ED
A friendly place to meet old and new friends. Hot drinks and fresh cakes. Newspapers, games, knitting and more.
Everyone welcome. For more information call 01394 383 162.
Ingham Church, The Street, Ingham, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1NQ
Cup and Chatter – Thursdays 10am – 12pm
An informal get together over coffee and cake. Meet neighbours from across the villages.
Art Group – Every other Thursday of the month 2pm – 4pm
Art based activities for everyone from beginners to experienced artists. All materials provided or bring your own work.
Slow Stitching – Every other Monday of the month 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Material collage for all ages and abilities. All materials provided.
Ingham Church is a dog friendly venue.
Every 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays of the month 12pm – 2pm
Acton Village Hall, Acton, Sudbury CO10 0AT
A warm welcome for anyone who’d like to meet, socialise or just sit quietly and read. Free hot drinks, soup and a roll. All ages welcome.
Syleham & Wingfield Village Hall, Hoxne Road, Syleham IP21 4LT
Coffee and Cake – First Tuesday of the month 10am – 11.30am
Drop in on your own or with a friend for free coffee, tea and cake with table service. Lively conversation or a quiet table if preferred. Enquiries: Mary 01379 669258 / 07775 732259.
Coffee, Craft and Chat – Last Thursday of the month 1.30pm – 3pm
Get crafty and creative over a cuppa. Bring a project with you and make some new friends whilst you’re making. Donations are appreciated.
Tuesdays 10am – 12pm
The Community Hub, Bedfield, IP13 7JE
Join us for tea, coffee and warm scones. Payment by voluntary donation. We have board games available, free Wi-Fi, laptop access and a range of over 300 free books. Children welcome.
Thursdays 10.30am – 11.30am
42 Warwick Avenue, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1JX
Please drop in for hot or cold drinks, biscuits, friendship and chat. For more information contact Sharon Jarrett on 07734 846176.
Tuesdays 10am – 12 Noon
High Street Chapel, High Street, Hopton IP22 2QX
Join us each week for friendly company and chat. Free tea, coffee and biscuits. Warm space with charging facilities available. Call Ruth on 07783 126 897.
Every Friday 10am – 12 Noon
Theberton & Eastbridge Jubilee Hall, Church Road, Theberton, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4SB
Friendly company, coffee and biscuits. Bring your own project or share materials available. £1 subscription for regular craft clubbers. Everyone welcome.
Thursdays 10.30am – 12 Noon
Tattingstone Village Hall, School Road, Tattingstone, Ipswich IP9 2ND
Join for a cuppa and chat with speciality teas, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits. Small charge £1.50 per adult, children free. For more information call 07895052086 or email tattingns@gmail.com.
Weekly Sessions 10.30am – 2pm
Allotment Locations: Lowestoft NR32 2QL & Southwold IP18 6EB
Weekly group sessions open to women, providing space to share experiences and grow together. Visit the Women Like Me website or email info@women-like-me.co.uk.
Mondays (except Bank Holidays) 10am – 12pm
Marram Green Community Lounge, Hall Road, Kessingland NR33 7AH
Enjoy a free cuppa, cake or biscuit and friendly chat. Supported by Kessingland Parish Council.
First Saturday of the month 10am – 12 Noon
Metfield Village Hall, Skinner’s Lane, Metfield IP20 0LH
Breakfast and real coffee. For details visit the Metfield Village Hall Facebook Page or call 01379 586 307.
Second Friday of the month – Drop in 10am – 12 Noon or 1pm – 3pm
Michael Burke Wellbeing Centre, Hartismere Hospital, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7BH
Designed to give people the opportunity to get out, meet others and make friends. Refreshments free, donations welcome. Call Bev on 01379 388682.
Mondays 10am – 12 Noon
Brandon Day Centre, Warren Close, Brandon IP27 0EE
Weekly friendly meet-up. Tel 01842 819 777 or visit the Brandon Day Centre website.
Tuesdays 12.30pm – 1.30pm
The Millers Kitchen, Kersey Mill, Kersey IP7 6DP
Hosted by Hadleigh Food Bank Charity. £5 per person, booking essential. Contact Angela on 07377 190 455.
The Rural Coffee Caravan
Office 1
Church Farm Yard
The Causeway
IP31 3AB
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