For everyone
Throughout the year...
- Active Suffolk Babergh Activity Menu
- Active Suffolk Mid Suffolk Activity Menu
- For those of us living or working in Suffolk, why not register with Love to Ride and track your bike rides for free! Keep an eye out for their next challenge coming up in September!
- Book activity days for your children this summer via Xtra Time - suitable for children of all abilities between ages 5 and 11.
- Get on your bike this summer and join Hadleigh Cycling Club in the Annual Gayford Flyer Cycle Sportive!
- Proposals for new West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds
- Learn how to get online and avoid missing out on vital services - download West Suffolk College's leaflet and book your space on one of their one day courses today
- The largest free outdoor fitness and online craze is coming to Suffolk! Our Parks will launch free outdoor family exercise classes such as HIIT, Bootcamp and Full Body workout classes weekly for local residents. Events run until the end of October 2021:
- Babergh: Stevenson Centre (Great Cornard) – Saturday: HIIT for beginners at 10am, Sunday: full body circuits at 07.30am
- Mid Suffolk: Recreation Ground (Stowmarket) – Saturday: family bootcamp at 9.15am, Monday: HIIT at 18.00pm
- Suffolk Says Keep Learning (survey)
- Kooth have released their 'DontDoItAlone' Campaign across Suffolk for all 11-25 year olds. Visit Kooth's website for more information on how they work with young people and their mental health
- A dangerous fake NHS text has been circulating telling people they are able to apply for the COVID-19 vaccine. View how the fake text looks. Never give out your personal details via an unknown link.
- Would you like to be more active locally? Fit Villages are working with Glemsford and surrounding areas to deliver a virtual activity. Read Fit Villages' flyer for more details. You can also visit Fit Villages' website
- OneLife Suffolk family services are still open. They are currently holding Zoom groups instead of face-to-face groups. Read OneLife Suffolk's flyer for more information.
- There are also some family activities taking place in Sudbury
- Are you over the age of 50 and struggling to keep active? Contact Active Suffolk and see how they could help you
- If you love walking, we have some great news for you. The Ramblers Association have announced that all of their walks can start again. Visit The Ramblers Association's website for more information.
- Ever dreamed of being your own boss? MENTA can help - view MENTA's flyer to find out more about starting your own business
- Become a key part of 'singing for the brain'. Join the Alzheimer's Society in bringing people affected people affected by dementia together
- Suffolk Family Carers offer online workshops and groups for carers
- Fancy a walk? check out the following recommended walks:
- Worried, anxious, depressed, low mood? Going to sixth form, college, school, work and other places may feel overwhelming right now. Wellbeing Suffolk can help via their online webinars
- Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) Messenger
- At My Bedside - A service available for family, friends and carers of patients in hospital.
- To make a referral please email Suffolk Family Carers
- Suffolk Assembly of Youth Newsletter
- Ipswich and East Suffolk Recovery Network offer support to parents with problematic alcohol use
- Join Fit Villages for a game of Carpet Bowls at The Coddenham Centre on Tuesdays
- Feeling isolated or lonely? Join Helen McDonald in a jazz singalong by dialling in and singing through your phones! Visit the Arts La'Olam website for more details
- Discover Shotley - check out the multiple walking trails and activities available for all:
- Are you struggling to stay motivated? Abbeycroft Leisure have opportunities for everyone to get active. View the clubs and groups that Abbeycroft Leisure run
- Tope Line offers confidential abuse support to young people in Suffolk. They have a free phone line, a WhatsApp service and a webchat
- Have you heard about the recent TikTok challenges or your child's favourite celebrities live stream? Watch short videos about how to stay safe online
- ActivLives is bringing its plants to YOU with the launch of online plants sales. Whilst community gardens are closed to the public, you can browse their online plant catalogue
- Join Dementia Together through virtual meets that are being held four times a week. This is time for you to exercise your brain, have a chat, get creative and most importantly have a bit of fun!
- Chair Exercise - Every Tuesday at 11am lasting 30 minutes! Email Lucy at Chair Exercise to get involved
- Download the 'relive' app and track your walks online!
- Mental Health Services ensure local people have a strong voice in how services are planned and run
- Muttley Crew - Get outside, meet others and get active with a well earned visit to a dog friendly pub at the end
- Buddy Up! - Make new friends in a supportive and accessible setting in either Cornard Tye or Boxford
- The Phoenix Club - Offering a free 'Create and Connect' workshop on Friday's 10 till 2! Or join in on a 'Phoenix Friends' get together on Tuesdays fortnightly 11 till 1
- Rattlesden Sporting Memories Group - Love Talking Sport? Join the group on the last Monday of the month for a chat and games
- Suffolk Walking Festival - In its 13th year, over 120 guided walks and activities taking place throughout Suffolk
- Guided walks along the Shotley Peninsula - Check out the guide suitable for walks with the whole family
- Meet up Mondays! - If you're feeling lonely or just fancy a cuppa, Meet up Mondays offers socialising and a cup of tea fortnightly at Stowmarket's Rec Community Cafe
- Stepping Out in Suffolk - Vast assortment of Health Walks taking place throughout the year in a variety of locations around Mid Suffolk, Babergh and the county as a whole
- Enigma - Emotion regulation peer support group, for help with emotional distress and anxiety. At Red Gables twice a week
- Grow your Community - Volunteer gardening scheme in Sudbury and Great Cornard every Thursday in Belle Vue Park
- High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) - A combination of Pilates and Yoga every Friday in Coddenham Village Hall
- New Age Kurling - various venues across Mid Suffolk
- St Nicolas Hospice information - useful information and activities for all
- Nordic Walking Classes - A chance to take part in Nordic Walking Classes - visit the Nordic Walking website for more details
- New Back to Fitness Sessions - Thursdays 1-2pm Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre
- Babergh Healthy Communities Programme - inspiring you to improve your health and wellbeing by leading an active lifestyle
- Do you care for someone with mental health difficulties? Would you like some information, advice, guidance and support?
- Acoustic Jam Night - Redwoods in Stowmarket on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 19.30 to 21.30
- Parkinsons Support Group in Sudbury meeting the last Wednesday of every month