BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130304T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130304T120000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/activwalk/ SUMMARY:ActivWalk DESCRIPTION:Meet at 11.00am at the main gates at the Soane Street entrance\ , for a lovely walk around this fabulous park. LOCATION:Christchurch Park\, Christchurch Park\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP4 2B G\, United Kingdom GEO:52.063883;1.156807 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christchurch Park\, Ipswich \, Suffolk\, IP4 2BG\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Christchu rch Park:geo:52.063883,1.156807 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130316T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130316T150000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/the-big-dig/ SUMMARY:The Big Dig DESCRIPTION:Pull on your boots and roll up your sleeves to take part in the biggest ever community gardening day on Saturday 16 March.\n\nThree commu nal growing spaces in Ipswich are taking part in this national initiative to get people involved in their local food-growing projects. They are: the People’s Community Garden and Transition Ipswich Community Orchard\, on Maidenhall Allotments\, and Chantry Walled Garden in Chantry Park. LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130419T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130419T150000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/plant-fair/ SUMMARY:Plant Fair DESCRIPTION:[highlight] Friday 19th April - 10am until 3pm \nThe People's C ommunity Garden\,\nMaidenhall Allotments\,\nHalifax Road\,\nIpswich\,\nSuf folk\,\nIP2 8RE\n[/highlight]\nStep into Spring at The People's Community Garden plant fair &\; open garden!\nGreat selection of plants and veg s eedlings to tempt you into your garden after a cold start to the year! Plu s - herbs\, perennials\, bedding\, hanging baskets\, exotic plants\, seeds and seed potatoes.\nTake a walk around the wonderful gardens for inspirat ion and ideas.\n\nEnter via pedestrian gate on lane between Halifax and Wh erstead Roads - roadside parking on Halifax Rd IP2 8RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130426T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130426T120000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/springwatch-on-the-allotments/ SUMMARY:SpringWatch on the Allotments DESCRIPTION:[highlight] Friday 26th April - 10am until 12pm \nThe People's Community Garden\,\nMaidenhall Allotments\,\nHalifax Road\,\nIpswich\,\nSu ffolk\,\nIP2 8RE\n[/highlight]\n\nFancy a go at bird-spotting on the allot ments? A couple of volunteers (Chair of Trustees Peter\, and his mate Kelv in) have offered to help people use some high-tech equipment and assist in naming the birds\, if they can! You don't have to be an expert "twitcher" - the idea is to have fun and learn more about birds in a relaxed setting . You never know\, you might spot something rare!\n\nIf you're interested\ , please contact the office on 01473 261112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130619T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130619T143300 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/beginners-nordic-walking-course-in-th urston/ SUMMARY:Beginners Nordic Walking course in Thurston DESCRIPTION:This form of exercise is becoming increasingly popular.\n\nHere are just a few of the benefits:-\nTones the upper and lower body at the s ame time\nUses 90% of the skeletal muscles\nBurns up to 46% more calories than ordinary walking\nReduces the pressure on hips\, knees and joints\nNo need to wear special clothing\nIt's very sociable\n\nStarts Wednesday 19t h June for 6 weeks on every Wednesday.\nSessions starts at 10am - 11am\n(N o class on Weds 10th July)\nMeet at the 'New Green Centre'\, Thurston\, IP 31 3TG\n\n£3 per session\n\nPlaces are limited so please call to book. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130704T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130704T140000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/beginners-nordic-walking-courses-in-c hristchurch-park/ SUMMARY:Beginners Nordic Walking courses in Christchurch Park DESCRIPTION:This form of exercise is becoming increasingly popular.\n\nHere are just a few of the benefits:-\nTones the upper and lower body at the s ame time\nUses 90% of the skeletal muscles\nBurns up to 46% more calories than ordinary walking\nReduces the pressure on hips\, knees and joints\nNo need to wear special clothing\nIt's very sociable\n\nStarts Thursday 4th July for 4 weeks on every Thursday.\n1st session starts at 11am - 12noon\n 2nd session starts at 1pm - 2pm\nMeet at the 'Reg Driver Centre'\n\n£3 pe r session\n\nPlaces are limited so please call to book. LOCATION:Christchurch Park\, Christchurch Park\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP4 2B G\, United Kingdom GEO:52.063883;1.156807 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christchurch Park\, Ipswich \, Suffolk\, IP4 2BG\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Christchu rch Park:geo:52.063883,1.156807 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130814T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130814T160000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/bourne-park/ SUMMARY:Bourne Park DESCRIPTION:ActivLives will be at Bourne Park\, an Ipswich Borough Council &\; Suffolk County Council activity day.\nWe will have a stand with all our information\, as well as doing a Nordic Walking session. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130820T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130820T150000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/end-of-summer-plant-sale/ SUMMARY:End of Summer plant sale DESCRIPTION:A huge range of plants will be on sale at ActivLives Chantry Wa lled Garden project on Tuesday 20 August\, 10am until 3pm.\nShrubs and per ennials will be on offer at the site in Chantry Park\, Ipswich\, at compet itive prices.\nIt will also be a good chance to look around the garden and enjoy the borders in full bloom.\nPlease note\, the walled garden will no t be open for plant sales on Tuesday 13 August\, in preparation for the sa le.\nParking for this event should be in the public car park\, turning rig ht at the top of the drive in front of the mansion\, and right again into the car park.\nFor further information\, or for more details on access\, p lease call ActivLives on 01473 261112. LOCATION:Sue Ryder Home\, Chantry Park\, Hadleigh Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\ , IP2 0BP\, United Kingdom GEO:52.054537;1.117588 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chantry Park\, Hadleigh Roa d\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 0BP\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITL E=Sue Ryder Home:geo:52.054537,1.117588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130821T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130821T160000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/jubilee-activity-day-westgate-ward-fu nday/ SUMMARY:Jubilee Activity Day &\; Westgate Ward Funday DESCRIPTION:ActivLives will be taking part in Ipswich Borough Council &\ ; Suffolk County Councils Jubilee funday.\nWe will have a stand with all o ur information\, as well as doing a Nordic Walking session. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20131030T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20131030T140000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/halloween-at-the-peoples-community-ga rden/ SUMMARY:Halloween at The People's Community Garden DESCRIPTION:Come to the community garden if you dare on Wednesday 30 Octobe r\, 11am until 2pm.\n\nThere will be spooky happenings including pumpkin-c arving and fun activities. Refreshments will be served by our impressive t eam of witches.\n\nChildren are encouraged to dress up in a spooky outfit\ , and there will be a prize for the best-dressed girl and boy.\n\nNew for this year will be the Soup Dragon Trail\, organised by Groundwork. Taste s ome of volunteer Terry’s delicious garden soup\, and then follow the tra il to try to identify what it’s got in it.\n\nThis is a great chance to look around the garden\, and buy plants and produce too.\n\nAccess is via pedestrian gate on cut-through lane halfway between Wherstead and Halifax Roads. Parking on roadside only. For more information\, please call ActivL ives on 01473 261112. LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140111T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140111T123000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/bee-keeping-course-at-peoples-communi ty-garden-11th-january-2014/ SUMMARY:Bee Keeping Course at People's Community Garden - 11th January 2014 DESCRIPTION:Betsy’s Beekeeping Course – for Improvers and Beginners \na t the Peoples’ Community Garden \nBowls Pavilion\, Halifax Road\, Ipswic h IP2 8RE\n\nSaturday 11 January 2014 \n9.30am-12.30pm\nHives and apiaries \; the annual cycle of management\; races of bee\, lifecycle and seasonal variation in strength\n\nSaturday 8 February\n9.30am-12.30pm\nForage and n ectar-to-honey\; disease\n\nSaturday 8 March\n9.30am-12.30pm\nHoney proces sing\; swarming\n\nSaturday 5 April\n9.30am-12.30pm\nOther hive products\; more advanced manoeuvres like shook swarm\, and trouble shooting\n\nThis course\, led by Green Champion and bee-keeper Betsy Reid\, is designed for bee-keepers at the People’s Community Garden community apiary\, ActivHi ves\, and will respond to issues they have encountered in their first year of bee-keeping. Drawing on the syllabus of the British Bee-Keepers Associ ation\, newcomers and beginners are also very welcome – and especially t hose interested in joining our team. During the course\, there will be opp ortunities to visit the apiary and gain experience of winter maintenance.\ n\nCost: £35 or £10 per session Free to ActivHives volunteers\nIt is in tended that participants attend all four sessions. If this is not possible \, then each session can be paid for individually. Please reserve your pla ce in advance by sending your name\, contact details and payment by 9th Ja nuary 2014 to ActivLives\, 1 Cornhill\, Ipswich IP1 1DD. Cheques should be may payable to ‘ActivLives’.\n\nFor more information\, call 01473 261 112 or visit www.activlives.org.uk/activgardens LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140228T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140228T105400 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/free-walking-football/ SUMMARY:Free Walking Football DESCRIPTION:Starting 28th February for 6 weeks ending 4th April.\n\n2pm at Whitton Sports Centre.\n\nA six week taster for Walking Football with the same rules as football but no running. Aimed at 50 year olds and over\, to promote healthy lifestyle\, and for local people to meet socially.\nCome and have a go! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140308T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140308T123000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/bee-keeping-course-at-peoples-communi ty-garden-8th-march-2014/ SUMMARY:Bee Keeping Course at People's Community Garden - 8th March 2014 DESCRIPTION:Betsy’s Beekeeping Course – for Improvers and Beginners\nat the Peoples’ Community Garden\nBowls Pavilion\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich IP2 8RE\n\nSaturday 11 January 2014\n9.30am-12.30pm\nHives and apiaries\; the annual cycle of management\; races of bee\, lifecycle and seasonal var iation in strength\n\nSaturday 8 February\n9.30am-12.30pm\nForage and nect ar-to-honey\; disease\n\nSaturday 8 March\n9.30am-12.30pm\nHoney processin g\; swarming\n\nSaturday 5 April\n9.30am-12.30pm\nOther hive products\; mo re advanced manoeuvres like shook swarm\, and trouble shooting\n\nThis cou rse\, led by Green Champion and bee-keeper Betsy Reid\, is designed for be e-keepers at the People’s Community Garden community apiary\, ActivHives \, and will respond to issues they have encountered in their first year of bee-keeping. Drawing on the syllabus of the British Bee-Keepers Associati on\, newcomers and beginners are also very welcome – and especially thos e interested in joining our team. During the course\, there will be opport unities to visit the apiary and gain experience of winter maintenance.\n\n Cost: £35 or £10 per session Free to ActivHives volunteers\nIt is inten ded that participants attend all four sessions. If this is not possible\, then each session can be paid for individually. Please reserve your place in advance by sending your name\, contact details and payment by 9th Janua ry 2014 to ActivLives\, 1 Cornhill\, Ipswich IP1 1DD. Cheques should be ma y payable to ‘ActivLives’.\n\nFor more information\, call 01473 261112 or visit www.activlives.org.uk/activgardens LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140427T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140427T133400 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/chantry-journeys-chantry-library-walk ing-book-group/ SUMMARY:Chantry Journeys - Chantry Library walking book group DESCRIPTION:Read a book that we will reserve for you\, enjoy a family frien dly walk that begins at Chantry Library (or another library nearby)\, wher e you can discuss the book or do a simple treasure hunt\, and return to th e same library for tea\, coffee\, soft drinks\, cake or biscuits.\n\nWalks take place on the last Sunday of the month\, meeting in the library at 1: 30pm.\n\n£2.00 per adult\, £1.00 per including refreshments. Extra money raised goes to Friends of Chantry Library.\n\n--------------------\n\nDAT E: 27th April at Chantry Library\nROUTE: Spring Wood nature reserve - approx. 2.5mi (bluebells permitting)\nBOOK: 'The Unlikely Pilgrimag e of Harold Fry' By Rachel Joyce END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140429T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140429T143000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/nordic-walking-taster-sessions/ SUMMARY:Nordic Walking taster sessions DESCRIPTION:Nordic Walking is a great way to improve your strength\, balanc e and heart health as well as reduce stress and a fantastic opportunity to socialise with others!\n\nCome and join in one of our taster sessions:\n\ nWoodbridge - Pavilion Cafe\, Kingston Playing Fields on Tuesday 29th Apri l at 1:30pm-2:30pm\n\nChantry Park\, Ipswich - In front of Sue Ryder Home on Thursday 1st May at 11am-12noon\n\nElmswell - Blackbourne Community Cen tre\, IP30 9UH on Friday 2nd May at 10am-11am\n\n\nPlaces and equipment ar e limited\, so please book in advance.\n£5 per session\, or FREE when boo k a course.\n\nCall now on 01473 261112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140527T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140527T143000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/qigong-classes/ SUMMARY:Qigong Classes DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for an interesting and relaxing session of Qig ong with instructor Diego Robirosa.\nThe sessions are seated and standing. \n\nThe classes start on Tuesday 27th May for 4 weeks each Tuesday at 1.30 pm-2.30pm.\nActivLives ActivAgeing Centre\, St Mary at Stoke Church Hall\, Stoke Street\, Ipswich.\n\nOnly £2.50 per session.\n\n\nQigong will prov ide gentle and focused ways of improving your physical posture\, breathing &\; relaxation techniques\, and increasing your inner energy.\n\nFor m ore information contact Julie on 01473 261112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140528T104500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140528T123000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/health-and-history-walk/ SUMMARY:'Health' and 'History' Walk DESCRIPTION:Come and join ActivLives for a Health and History Walk around C hantry Park.\n\nWe are aiming to meet at 10:45am (at top of Sue Ryder visi tor car park) to start a 30 minute brisk walk around the park. Walk starts at 11am\, and is FREE!\n\nWe then meet or continue walking at 11:30 (meet in front of Sue Ryder Home) to start the History Walk\, which is a 1hr ge ntle walk around Chantry Park &\; the historic Walled Garden. (Donation s welcome to support Walled Garden Project)\n\nThe finish will be at 12:30 pm\, where there will be refreshments\, cake &\; time for a chat at the ActivGardens Chantry Walled Garden Project\, where plants will also be fo r sale!\n\nFor more info\, please call 01473 261112 LOCATION:Sue Ryder Home\, Chantry Park\, Hadleigh Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\ , IP2 0BP\, United Kingdom GEO:52.054537;1.117588 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chantry Park\, Hadleigh Roa d\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 0BP\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITL E=Sue Ryder Home:geo:52.054537,1.117588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140625T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140625T110000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/activgrans-hub/ SUMMARY:ActivGrans Hub DESCRIPTION:(Grandads too! - Grandchildren are welcome\, but must be superv ised at all times)\n\nCome and join us for a fun\, interactive session\, p lus time for a tea and a chat on Wednesday 25th June at 10am-11am at Castl e Hill Community Centre\, Highfield Rd\, Ipswich\, IP1 6DG.\nFor more info call 01473 261112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140726T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140726T150000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/the-big-garden-party-2014/ SUMMARY:The Big Garden Party 2014 DESCRIPTION:Bees and butterflies is the theme for the Big Garden Party on S aturday 26 July 2014.\n\nThe grand allotment event\, led by the People’s Community Garden at Maidenhall\, will have wildlife-themed fun for all th e family.\nWe hope to have a bird of prey display\, as well as jitter bug dancers\, and a colourful array of stalls\, music and entertainment\, from 11am until 3pm.\nMaidenhall Residents’ Association will be putting on a good show in the bowls pavilion\, while the allotments team will have tab les groaning under the weight of veg\, jams and cakes.\nThis is a good cha nce to look around this innovative community project\, which offers volunt eering and training opportunities in gardening and horticulture\, as well as diverse workshops and courses on subjects ranging from permaculture to botanical art.\n\nSame as last year\, we will have live music throughout t he site\, and an array of stalls\, food and activities for all the family! LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140824T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140824T134600 DTSTAMP:20250403T134311Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/chantry-journeys-chantry-library-walk ing-book-group-2/ SUMMARY:Chantry Journeys - Chantry Library walking book group DESCRIPTION:Read a book that we will reserve for you\, enjoy a family frien dly walk that begins at Chantry Library (or another library nearby)\, wher e you can discuss the book or do a simple treasure hunt\, and return to th e same library for tea\, coffee\, soft drinks\, cake or biscuits.\n\nWalks take place on the last Sunday of the month\, meeting in the library at 1: 30pm.\n\n£2.00 per adult\, £1.00 per including refreshments. Extra money raised goes to Friends of Chantry Library.\n\n--------------------\n\nDAT E: 24th August\nROUTE: Long walk special\, beginning at 10am - Chan try Library >\; Wherstead >\; Bourne Park - approx. 6mi (With refreshm ents break in the middle.)\nBOOK: NO BOOK OR CHARGE for this one - tho ugh donations are welcome. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140826T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140826T150000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/nordic-walking-taster-sessions-2/ SUMMARY:Nordic Walking taster sessions DESCRIPTION:Nordic Walking is a great way to improve your strength\, balanc e &\; heart health as well as fantastic opportunity to socialise with o thers.\n\nCome and join in one of our taster sessions\, and if you like it - sign up for a course!\n\nTASTER: Christchurch Park\, Ipswich - Reg Driv er Centre - Tuesday 26th August - 2pm-3pm\nCOURSE: Starts 2nd September\n\ nTASTER: Felixstowe - TBC - Tuesday 26th August - 2:30pm-3:30pm\nCOURSE: S tarts 2nd September\n\nTASTER: Needham Market - Needham Lake car park - We dnesday 27th August - 1pm-2pm\nCOURSE: Starts 10th September\n\nTASTER: Ho lywells Park\, Ipswich - Call for details - Sunday 31st August - 10:30am-1 1:30am\nCOURSE: Starts 7th September\n\n\nPlaces / equipment are limited\, so places must be booked in advance.\n£5 per taster session or FREE when booking a course. (Courses cost £24 for 4 sessions).\n\nCall now on 0147 3 345350 to book your spot! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140826T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140826T153000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/nordic-walking-taster-sessions-3/ SUMMARY:Nordic Walking taster sessions DESCRIPTION:Nordic Walking is a great way to improve your strength\, balanc e &\; heart health as well as fantastic opportunity to socialise with o thers.\n\nCome and join in one of our taster sessions\, and if you like it - sign up for a course!\n\nTASTER: Christchurch Park\, Ipswich - Reg Driv er Centre - Tuesday 26th August - 2pm-3pm\nCOURSE: Starts 2nd September\n\ nTASTER: Felixstowe - TBC - Tuesday 26th August - 2:30pm-3:30pm\nCOURSE: S tarts 2nd September\n\nTASTER: Needham Market - Needham Lake car park - We dnesday 27th August - 1pm-2pm\nCOURSE: Starts 10th September\n\nTASTER: Ho lywells Park\, Ipswich - Call for details - Sunday 31st August - 10:30am-1 1:30am\nCOURSE: Starts 7th September\n\n\nPlaces / equipment are limited\, so places must be booked in advance.\n£5 per taster session or FREE when booking a course. (Courses cost £24 for 4 sessions).\n\nCall now on 0147 3 345350 to book your spot! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140827T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140827T140000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/nordic-walking-taster-sessions-4/ SUMMARY:Nordic Walking taster sessions DESCRIPTION:Nordic Walking is a great way to improve your strength\, balanc e &\; heart health as well as fantastic opportunity to socialise with o thers.\n\nCome and join in one of our taster sessions\, and if you like it - sign up for a course!\n\nTASTER: Christchurch Park\, Ipswich - Reg Driv er Centre - Tuesday 26th August - 2pm-3pm\nCOURSE: Starts 2nd September\n\ nTASTER: Felixstowe - TBC - Tuesday 26th August - 2:30pm-3:30pm\nCOURSE: S tarts 2nd September\n\nTASTER: Needham Market - Needham Lake car park - We dnesday 27th August - 1pm-2pm\nCOURSE: Starts 10th September\n\nTASTER: Ho lywells Park\, Ipswich - Call for details - Sunday 31st August - 10:30am-1 1:30am\nCOURSE: Starts 7th September\n\n\nPlaces / equipment are limited\, so places must be booked in advance.\n£5 per taster session or FREE when booking a course. (Courses cost £24 for 4 sessions).\n\nCall now on 0147 3 345350 to book your spot! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140831T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140831T113000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/nordic-walking-taster-sessions-5/ SUMMARY:Nordic Walking taster sessions DESCRIPTION:Nordic Walking is a great way to improve your strength\, balanc e &\; heart health as well as fantastic opportunity to socialise with o thers.\n\nCome and join in one of our taster sessions\, and if you like it - sign up for a course!\n\nTASTER: Christchurch Park\, Ipswich - Reg Driv er Centre - Tuesday 26th August - 2pm-3pm\nCOURSE: Starts 2nd September\n\ nTASTER: Felixstowe - TBC - Tuesday 26th August - 2:30pm-3:30pm\nCOURSE: S tarts 2nd September\n\nTASTER: Needham Market - Needham Lake car park - We dnesday 27th August - 1pm-2pm\nCOURSE: Starts 10th September\n\nTASTER: Ho lywells Park\, Ipswich - Call for details - Sunday 31st August - 10:30am-1 1:30am\nCOURSE: Starts 7th September\n\n\nPlaces / equipment are limited\, so places must be booked in advance.\n£5 per taster session or FREE when booking a course. (Courses cost £24 for 4 sessions).\n\nCall now on 0147 3 345350 to book your spot! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20141029T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20141029T152400 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/discover-chantry-park-at-halloween/ SUMMARY:Discover Chantry Park at Halloween DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th October 2014\n4pm – dusk\nChantry Walled Garde n\n\nCome along and see what has been going on in the historic walled gard en.\n\nAt 5pm there will be a talk on the history of Chantry Mansion and P ark.\nOr take a walk around the park with the wildlife rangers to discover what lurks in the dark.\n\nThe Walled Garden is sign posted from the Sue Ryder car park.\n\nFor details contact:\nAnn Harvard – 01473 211095\nSus annah Robirosa – 07530 407302 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20141031T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20141031T140000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/halloween-at-the-peoples-community-ga rden-2/ SUMMARY:Halloween at The People's Community Garden DESCRIPTION:On Friday 31st October 2014 at 11am - 2pm\, join us at The Peop le's Community Garden\, Halifax Rd\, Ipswich\, IP2 8RE to take part in Pum pkin Carving\, Face Painting\, Treasure Hunt\, Craft Activities\, Creepy C ress Heads\, and even Delve into Dirt with the Mast er Composters!\n\nFor more information\, please call Jo on 07760 583950 or the ActivLives office on 01473 345350. LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20141126T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20141126T123000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/free-activity-taster-sessions-for-the -45-age-group-come-along-and-have-some-fun/ SUMMARY:Free Activity Taster Sessions for the 45+ age group\, come along an d have some fun! DESCRIPTION:Come and try:-\nBoccia\,\nNew Age Kurling\,\nNew Age Bowls\nFre e tea\, coffee and biscuits\n\nWednesday 26th November 2014\n10:30am - 12: 30pm\nSt Francis Church Hall\, Hawthorn Drive\,\nIpswich IP2 0QQ\n\nThursd ay 27th November 2014\n6:00pm - 8:00pm\nSt Francis Church Hall\,\nHawthorn Drive\,\nIpswich IP2 0QQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20141127T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20141127T000000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/free-activity-taster-sessions-for-the -45-age-group-come-along-and-have-some-fun-2/ SUMMARY:Free Activity Taster Sessions for the 45+ age group\, come along an d have some fun! DESCRIPTION:Come and try:-\nBoccia\,\nNew Age Kurling\,\nNew Age Bowls\nFre e tea\, coffee and biscuits\n\nWednesday 26th November 2014\n10:30am - 12: 30pm\nSt Francis Church Hall\, Hawthorn Drive\,\nIpswich IP2 0QQ\n\nThursd ay 27th November 2014\n6:00pm - 8:00pm\nSt Francis Church Hall\,\nHawthorn Drive\,\nIpswich IP2 0QQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150126T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150126T113000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/activity-introduction-taster-sessions -kurling-and-boccia-table-tennis/ SUMMARY:Activity Introduction &\; Taster Sessions Kurling and Boccia/Tab le Tennis DESCRIPTION:10.00-11.30am at 37 High Street Ipswich IP1 3QH\n\nFREE entry\n Refreshments - £1\nFor more information\,\ncall Wendy on 01473 251867\n \ nActivIpswich in partnership with Oddfellows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150128T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150128T203000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/give-it-a-go-new-age-kurling-boccia-t able-tennis/ SUMMARY:'Give it a Go' - New Age Kurling\, Boccia &\; Table Tennis DESCRIPTION:Variety of activities for people aged 45+:\n \nNew Age Kurling\ , Boccia &\; Table Tennis\n29th January 2015 - 5th March\n6:00pm - 7:30 pm\nat\nChantry Library\,\nHawthorn Drive\, Ipswich\, IP2 0QY\n \nWheelcha ir accessible - all these activities can be played seated\n\n“Do you rem ember when you used to play...?”\nCome and try some new activities or ge t back into some that you used to do!\nFor more information\, contact: 014 73 345350 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150223T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150223T140000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/activipswich-showcase-day/ SUMMARY:ActivIpswich Showcase Day DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for some inclusive games and activities and a FREE buffet lunch.\n\nWhen: Monday 23rd February 2015 - 11:00am - 2:00pm \n\nWhere: St Francis Church Hall\, Hawthorn Drive\, Ipswich\, IP2 0QQ\n\n Activities include: New Age Kurling\, Boccia\, Table Tennis\, Badminton\, Bowls\n\nCome and have some fun\, a cuppa and a bite to eat.\n\nNo experie nce required\, and you won't need any sports kit.\nNo sports experts allow ed!\n\nFor more information\, please call Mike on 01473 345350 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150331T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150331T150000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/chantry-easter-plant-sale/ SUMMARY:Chantry Easter Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Where: Chantry Walled Garden\, Chantry Park\, Hadleigh Road\, I P2 0BS\n\nCome and enjoy a cuppa and a piece of cake and enjoy our wonderf ul spring selection!\n\nSpring bulbs\, primrose and other bedding\nPerenni als and shrubs\n\nParking:\nNearest public car park is right at the top of Chantry Park entrance\, off Hadleigh Road (IP2 0BS). Follow signs round t o right of walled garden\, through orchard gate and green wrought-iron gat e. Turn right along single path to glass houses. LOCATION:Sue Ryder Home\, Chantry Park\, Hadleigh Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\ , IP2 0BP\, United Kingdom GEO:52.054537;1.117588 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chantry Park\, Hadleigh Roa d\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 0BP\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITL E=Sue Ryder Home:geo:52.054537,1.117588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150515T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150515T123000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/community-market-cafe/ SUMMARY:Community Market &\; Cafe DESCRIPTION:Fridays: 15th May\, 19th June\, 17th July\, 14th August\, 11th September\n10am - 12:30pm\n\nCRESS Pavilion\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, IP2 8RE\n\nFreshly picked produce from the People's Community Garden availabl e\, plus other allotment produce (jam\, jellies\, chutneys\, honey\, etc) in season.\nAlso\, crafts\, books and other stalls. Delicious food made fr om our produce will be served\, along with tea and coffee. Extra markets m ay be held in Summer / Autumn.\n\nFor more info\, contact Jo on 07760 5839 50 or email jo@activlives.org.uk LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150519T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150519T150000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/activipswich-showcase-day-activities- for-the-over-45s/ SUMMARY:ActivIpswich Showcase Day - Activities for the over 45's DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 19th May 2015 - 11am-3pm\nCRESS Pavilion\, Halifax Road \, Ipswich\, IP2 8RE\n\nCome and join us for some inclusive sports and act ivities (for the "not so sporty") and a FREE buffet lunch.\nActivities to include: Kurling\, Bowls and Boccia.\nCome and have some fun\, a cuppa and a bite to eat. No previous sports experience required - we promise!\n\nFo r more info\, contact Mike on 01473 345350 or email mike@activlives.org.uk LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150528T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150528T120000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/make-a-move-coffee-morning/ SUMMARY:'Make a Move' Coffee Morning DESCRIPTION:Thursday 28th May 2015 - 10am-12noon\nCRESS Pavilion\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, IP2 8RE\n\nFree coffee morning and demonstrations of OTAG O (strength and balance exercises) &\; seated exercise. Fun and social get-together.\nFor more info\, contact Lindsay on 01473 345350 or email li ndsay@activlives.org.uk LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150619T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150619T123000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/community-market-cafe-2/ SUMMARY:Community Market &\; Cafe DESCRIPTION:Fridays: 15th May\, 19th June\, 17th July\, 14th August\, 11th September\n10am - 12:30pm\n\nCRESS Pavilion\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, IP2 8RE\n\nFreshly picked produce from the People's Community Garden availabl e\, plus other allotment produce (jam\, jellies\, chutneys\, honey\, etc) in season.\nAlso\, crafts\, books and other stalls. Delicious food made fr om our produce will be served\, along with tea and coffee. Extra markets m ay be held in Summer / Autumn.\n\nFor more info\, contact Jo on 07760 5839 50 or email jo@activlives.org.uk LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150717T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150717T123000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/community-market-cafe-3/ SUMMARY:Community Market &\; Cafe DESCRIPTION:Fridays: 15th May\, 19th June\, 17th July\, 14th August\, 11th September\n10am - 12:30pm\n\nCRESS Pavilion\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, IP2 8RE\n\nFreshly picked produce from the People's Community Garden availabl e\, plus other allotment produce (jam\, jellies\, chutneys\, honey\, etc) in season.\nAlso\, crafts\, books and other stalls. Delicious food made fr om our produce will be served\, along with tea and coffee. Extra markets m ay be held in Summer / Autumn.\n\nFor more info\, contact Jo on 07760 5839 50 or email jo@activlives.org.uk LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150725T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150725T000000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/big-garden-party-2015/ SUMMARY:Big Garden Party 2015 DESCRIPTION:The People’s Community Garden celebrates its 7th Annual Event with some reptilian fun!\n\nWe are also marking ‘Year of the Sunflower ’ so come and see how tall ours have grown this year…\n\nReptiles will be a main attraction at ActivLives 7th annual event\, The Big Garden Part y 2015\, hosted by ActivLives People’s Community Garden\, Maidenhall Res idents Association and Maidenhall Allotments. We pride ourselves on our wi ldlife-friendly garden and have found lizards resident on site\, and to ce lebrate this we have invited Mr Bean to bring his reptile rescue collectio n for people to understand such creatures a little better.\n\nEach year\, the Big Garden Party brings hundreds of people together to enjoy the commu nity garden\, and appreciate all of the hard work that has gone into devel oping it. You will be able to pick up some great plants and have a chance to meet our bees as well as getting involved with pond-dipping and bug-hun ting. This year we are celebrating the ‘Year of the Sunflower’\, so f eel free to dress according to the theme!\n\nOn the green sward\, Suffolk Police will be taking centre stage with their tractor and patrol car\, and you will also be able to meet Suffolk Fire &\; Rescue Service with the ir fire engine. Children can have a go at circus skills and get their face painted – another chance to look like a sunflower or perhaps a lizard o r snake! Maidenhall Allotments Association will have their usual impressiv e array of produce\, cakes and jams\, and there will be a host of stalls a nd activities\, including crafts and jewellery. There will also be the opp ortunity to pick up a prize on our raffle and tombola.\n\nAt the Pavilion\ , Maidenhall Residents’ Association will be busy serving teas and coffee s\, alongside the CRESS café’s homemade quiche and sandwiches\, as well as running stalls and giving children a chance to hook a duck… or a fro g! A carousel and bouncy castle will keep children smiling as our headlini ng band\, Roach\, adds their own special flavour to the day. Other musicia ns and the ever popular Keep On Rockin’ ActivLives choir will also be pe rforming in the Welcome Area.\n\nIf you are feeling peckish\, there will b e lots of food to choose from\, including authentic Kurdish cuisine\, cour tesy of the Suffolk Refugee Forum\, stone baked pizza and a hearty barbequ e. You can round it all off with delicious cakes\, or even some Alder Tree ice cream.\n\nFor more information\, or if you would like to hold an acti vity/ stand at future events\, please contact ActivLives on 01473 345350. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151028T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151028T140000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/halloween-at-the-peoples-community-ga rden-3/ SUMMARY:Halloween at The People's Community Garden DESCRIPTION:Come down to The People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotme nts\, Halifax Rd\, Ipswich\, IP2 8RE on Wednesday 28th October 2015 at 11a m - 2pm.\nTake part in pumpkin carving\, face painting\, treasure hunts\, craft activities\, and event delve into dirt with the Master Composters! LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151201T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151201T150000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/chantry-walled-garden-christmas-coffe e-morning/ SUMMARY:Chantry Walled Garden Christmas Coffee Morning DESCRIPTION:Please come and support our fantastic growing project at \nChan try Walled Garden\nChantry Park\, Hadleigh Road\, Ipswich IP2 0BS\n\nTuesd ay 1st December 2015\n10am until 3pm\n\nEnjoy a cuppa and homemade cake on our NEW patio in a garden designed and developed especially for older peo ple by our volunteer team.\nThis is a chance to see the work in progress a nd contribute your ideas!\nHanging baskets\, winter pansies and primroses\ , other plants for sale\nAlso Decorations\, Bird boxes\, Crafts\n\nAll mad e or planted by our volunteers. All proceeds will support the development of the project.\n\nPublic car parks are accessed via Hadleigh Road entranc e.\nPlease follow signs to event from front of mansion. \n \nFor more de tails and full directions\, please contact Susannnah or Cynthia on 01473 3 45350\n\nWe need more volunteers – please get in touch if you would like to help us at this inspiring heritage site. All proceeds will support the development of the project. LOCATION:Sue Ryder Home\, Chantry Park\, Hadleigh Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\ , IP2 0BP\, United Kingdom GEO:52.054537;1.117588 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chantry Park\, Hadleigh Roa d\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 0BP\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITL E=Sue Ryder Home:geo:52.054537,1.117588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151211T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151211T123000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134312Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/cress-market-promises-a-green-christm as/ SUMMARY:CRESS Market promises a green Christmas! DESCRIPTION:The CRESS pavilion will open its doors for its first Christmas market since its launch in March. The popular market will be its biggest y et with new stallholders selling vegan cakes and a whole array of chutneys . There will also be our regular stall from the Community Garden selling our own range of quince jam\, chutney\, seedlings\, plants and seasonal (y es seasonal!) produce which will include kale\, spinach and rainbow chard\ , so you can get a healthy dose of greens to see you through winter. We m ay even have some sprouts if we can keep the wood pigeons from getting to them before us! \nVolunteers and a local school group are busy creating cr aft items and planters\, and there will be seasonal bedding and some Chris tmas greenery from Chantry Walled Garden. Maidenhall Residents Association will be selling their usual array of useful bric-a-brac items and there w ill be craft stalls selling seasonal items and jewellery. \nAs well as thi s brilliant browsing and shopping opportunity there will be the chance to rest your feet and have a cup of tea at the Community Café\, where Jul ie will be serving up her popular cakes alongside warming seasonal soup m ade with produce from the gardens - so save yourself for lunch. \nSo why n ot come and join us and pick up some last minute bargains for a greener Ch ristmas!\n\nThe market will be held on Friday 11 December at ActivLives CR ESS Pavilion\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich IP2 8RE from 10am till 12.30 and w ill extend beyond this time if people want to relax over lunch. There is p lenty of parking at the site and on surrounding roads. For further details \, or to hold a stall\, please contact Jo on 07760 583950 or email jo@acti vlives.org.uk LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160120T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160120T153000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134313Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/activity-introduction-taster-quaker-m eeting-house/ SUMMARY:Activity Introduction Taster - Quaker Meeting House DESCRIPTION:Boccia &\; New Age Kurling\n\nWednesday 20th January 2016\n1 :30pm - 3:30pm\nQuaker Meeting House\, 39 Fonnereau Rd Ipswich\, IP1 3JH\n \nCome and try these two very accessible &\; social games!\nKurling - a n adapted version of ice curling.\nBoccia - a seated game played at the Pa ralympics Games. They are both great fun and easy to play!\n\nThis sessio n is free.\nTea/coffee and cakes provided.\nWe would love to see you there !\nContact Mike for more info: 01473 345350 or contact Donna on 07976 7687 63 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160120T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160120T213000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134313Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/activity-introduction-taster-chantry- academy/ SUMMARY:Activity Introduction Taster - Chantry Academy DESCRIPTION:Boccia &\; New Age Kurling\n\nWednesday 20th January 2016\n7 :30pm - 9:30pm\nChantry Academy\, Mallard Way\, Ipswich\, IP2 9LR\n\nCome and try these two very accessible &\; social games!\nKurling - an adapt ed version of ice curling.\nBoccia - a seated game played at the Paralympi cs Games. They are both great fun and easy to play!\n\nThis session is fr ee.\nTea/coffee and biscuits provided.\nWe would love to see you there!\n Contact Mike for more info: 01473 345350 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160310T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160310T235959 DTSTAMP:20250403T134313Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/the-edible-school-garden/ SUMMARY:The Edible School Garden DESCRIPTION:Peoples Community Garden\, Halifax Rd\, Ipswich\, IP2 8RE\n10th March 2016\n\nSummary\nThis course is designed to give you the skills to set up a simple productive garden and manage the growing space seasonally throughout the year. You will also be taught how to pass on correct tool s kills and garden safety to children. The course will encourage you to insp ire your pupils to think scientifically in the edible school garden.\n\nOb jectives:\nAt the end of the course\, you will have:\n\nPracticed horticul tural skills to sow and grow the RHS top 15 fruits\, vegetables and herbs for the school garden\, in order to provide a range of fresh\, healthy pro duce throughout the school year.\n\nLearnt the basic structure of fruit an d vegetable plants\; noted the part of the plant that you eat\; and gained some tips on tasting and cooking to encourage healthy eating habits in pu pils of all ages.\n\nLearnt how to observe and record the way plants grow from a seed to a crop.\nKey Stages targeted: Foundation Stage through to K ey Stage 4.\nCost: £95 per person. £170 if you book two separate courses or two places on the same course.\nExperience: Suitable for beginners and those with some previous experience.\nCPD Provider: Alison Findlay\nBook ing: Download a booking form from the website rhs.org.uk/schoolgardening LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160318T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160318T133000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134313Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/activsheds-official-opening/ SUMMARY:ActivSheds Official Opening DESCRIPTION:Come and join in celebrating the official opening of ActivSheds  on Friday 18th March\, 10:30am - 1:30pm at CRESS Pavilion\, Halifax Rd\, Ipswich\, IP2 8RE.\nGrand Opening with cutting of the ribbon at 11:30am.\ nPLUS:\nCafé serving tea and coffee and seasonal soups and light lunches including BACON BUTTIES especially for the ActivShed launch &\; a raffl e!\n\nActivSheds is a friendly men’s group that meets every Friday at 10 am till lunchtime to share skills\, learn informally and share a cuppa. Wh y not come along and join in?\n\nIf you are interested in setting up a She d project in your community\, why not come along to get some ideas.\n\nThi s event coincides with our first Community Market of the year! Markets wil l also take place on: 15 April\, 13 May\, 17 June\, 19 August\, 16 Septemb er\, 14 October 2016.\n\nFor further information\, please call ActivLives on 01473 345350 or email jo@activlives.org.uk. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160322T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160322T140000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134313Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/support-our-hubs/ SUMMARY:SUPPORT OUR HUBS! DESCRIPTION:Come and join us on Tuesday 22nd March 2016 at 11am - 2pm\nCoun cil Chamber\, Town Hall\, Ipswich\, IP1 1DH\n\n \;\n\n Join us in the LARGEST seated fun activity session in Suffolk\n To celebrate the ActivLiv es community - why not introduce a friend?\n Followed by other activities such as Kurling\, Boccia &\; Music\n FREE buffet lunch\n\nTo book your place\, call 01473 345350 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160521T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160521T150000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134349Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/green-team-nature-conservation-day-fo r-everyone/ SUMMARY:Green Team - Nature Conservation Day for everyone DESCRIPTION:Nature activities for all the family at the People’s Communit y Garden\n\nFamilies are encouraged to help the People’s Community Garde n bloom for wildlife in a Nature Conservation day on Saturday 21 May from 12.30pm to 3pm.\n\nThe sessions will include wildflower seed-sowing\, buil ding homes for insects and animals\, looking out for different types of bu tterflies and bees and recording what you see\, and other green activities . There may even be time to visit our bee hives and see the bees in action .\n\nThe free day\, funded by ‘Get Suffolk Moving’\, will be led by Ac tivGardens staff and volunteers at the community garden on Halifax Road\, Ipswich IP2 8RE.\n\nFamilies are encouraged to bring a packed lunch and ma ke a day of it! Wear clothes suitable for outdoor activities and bring a b ottle of water/ squash and wear a cap or hat if hot.\n\nMeet at People’s Community Garden Green Cabin on Maidenhall Allotments. Walk down lane bet ween Halifax Road and Wherstead Roads and turn into pedestrian gate. See o ur Location web page for further details. Parking is on Halifax Road\, IP2 8RE. If you get lost\, please call Lesley on 07752 372696.\n\nA free half -term Nature Day will be held on Friday 3 June from 10am to 3pm.\n\nFor fu rther information and to register your attendance\, please call ActivLives on 01473 345350. Please note all children must be accompanied by a respon sible adult at all times. LOCATION:People's Community Garden\, Maidenhall Allotments\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom GEO:52.040031;1.145326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maidenhall Allotments\, Hal ifax Road\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP2 8RE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=People's Community Garden:geo:52.040031,1.145326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160527T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160527T120000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134330Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/the-suffolk-walking-festival-lakenhea th/ SUMMARY:The Suffolk Walking Festival - Lakenheath DESCRIPTION:'It's a Walk in the Park'\n\nFriday 27th May 2016\n11:00am\nMe et at: Lakenheath Peace Memorial\, The High Street\, Lakenheath\, IP27 9EW \nHow long is the walk: 1hr (1 mile)\n\nFREE event - just come and join in !\n\nRefreshments available at the Pear Memorial Hall\nPlease wear approp riate footwear &\; clothing.\n\nwww.suffolkwalkingfestival.co.uk Bookin gs can be made via the website or a tourist information centre (Bury St Ed munds\, Ipswich\, Lavenham\, Stowmarket or Sudbury)\n\nFor more informatio n please call Julie on 01473 345350 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160531T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160531T150000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134349Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/chantry-walled-garden-project-welcome s-you-for-its-annual-plant-fair/ SUMMARY:Chantry Walled Garden project welcomes you for its annual plant fai r DESCRIPTION:Come down to Chanty Walled Garden on Tuesday 31 May from 10am t o 3pm.\n\nThere will be a large range of perennials and shrubs\, many of w hich we have selected as bee and butterfly friendly.\n\nThe day will also be a chance to see our wheelchair-accessible garden\, which we are develop ing for older people\, working closely with Sue Ryder at The Chantry\, wit h funds kindly donated by Fonnereau Road Health Foundation and Tesco Bags of Help.\n\nCome and relax on our patio\, designed and built by volunteers \, and enjoy a cuppa and a homemade cake.\n\nAll funds raised will support the development of this exciting ActivLives charity project\, which suppo rts people to volunteer\, gain work experience and become connected in the community.\n\nFor more information\, or if you are interested in voluntee ring with us\, please call ActivLives on 01473 345350. The walled garden i s situated in Chantry Park. Please see website for location https://activl ives.org.uk/activgardens/chantry-walled-garden/location/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:51@activlives.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160617T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160617T133000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134329Z URL:https://activlives.org.uk/events/cress-community-market-cafe/ SUMMARY:CRESS Community Market &\; Cafe DESCRIPTION:CRESS Pavilion\, Halifax Road\, Ipswich\, IP2 8RE\n10:00am - 1: 30pm\n\nFreshly picked produce\, plants and flowers from ActivGardens. Plu s honey from our bees\, seasonal jam and chutney\, crafts and other stalls . Light lunches made with allotment ingredients. Tea\, coffee and homemade cakes This is a community market so we would love to hear your ideas! For more information or to book a stall call Jo on 07760 583950 or email jo@a ctivlives.org.uk. 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