Events – Page 26 – ActivLives

ActivFriends Hub (Every Friday)

ActivLives is a local charity, which relies on grants, trusts, donations, fundraising activities, sponsorship & commissions to enable us to provide & develop our services across Ipswich & Suffolk.

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ActivFriends Hub (Every Friday)

9 January 2026 @ 10:30 - 14:00 - For people aged 55 years and over. A Friendly community hub for Carers and people they care for. Come and join our community hub for a social morning of tea, coffee & biscuits and a fun activity. Then stay for a two-course hot lunch. £7.00 for the day. To register your interest in coming along [...]

A group of women doing a seated exercise inside a hall

12-week Strength & Balance Programme – Woodbridge (Every Friday)

9 January 2026 @ 11:45 - 12:45 - If you are aged 65 or over, you may benefit from our Strength & Balance programme. Benefits: 12 FREE Strength & Balance Sessions, OTAGO specialist qualified instructors, exercise to improve, gait, coordination, strength & confidence Schedule Every Friday 11.45am -12.45pm

Community Garden Gate Sales

12 January 2026 @ 09:00 - 14:00 - Freshly picked produce, plants and flowers from ActivGardens on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in season 9:00 am – 2:00pm at The People’s Community Garden, Maidenhall Allotments, Halifax Rd, Ipswich, IP2 8RE

The People’s Community Garden

12 January 2026 @ 09:00 - 14:30 - The People’s Community Garden is open for volunteering, placements and produce sales: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am – 2:30pm. You may visit us at The People’s Community Garden, Maidenhall Allotments, Halifax Road, Ipswich, IP2 8RE. Please click The People’s Community Garden for more information. Bespoke visits and activity days by arrangement.

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Keep on Moving Saxmundham – The Fromus Centre (Every Monday)

12 January 2026 @ 10:15 - 11:15 - The exercise programme is designed to keep people mobile, active and independent. It can help make it easier getting in and out of a chair, staying steady on your feet, improving your confidence and reducing the risk of falling when you are out and about. The sessions also help you to meet and make new [...]

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Keep on Moving Ipswich – Goldcrest Court (Every Monday, 2 sessions)

12 January 2026 @ 10:30 - 12:45 - These sessions are ideal if you would like to: Stay Steady on your feet; Improve your balance, strength & mobility; Reduce your risk of falling; improve your confidence; Stay independent and help you meet and make new friends. All programmes include evidence-based OTAGO (falls prevention) exercise. For people aged 55+. Schedule Every Monday 10.30 am [...]

ActivKurling & Boccia

12 January 2026 @ 11:30 - 13:00 - Enjoy this adapted version of the Winter Olympic sport of Ice Curling, only without the ice and all of that frantic sweeping! This session is aimed at anyone 55+ or anyone living with a long-term health condition. Monday 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Felixstowe Leisure Centre, Seafront, Felixstowe, IP11 2AE £6.00 per session

A group of participants doing a standing exercise beside their chairs inside a sports hall

12-week Strength & Balance Programme – Saxmundham (Every Monday)

12 January 2026 @ 12:00 - 12:45 - If you are aged 65 or over, you may benefit from our Strength & Balance programme. Benefits: 12 FREE Strength & Balance Sessions, OTAGO specialist qualified instructors, exercise to improve, gait, coordination, strength & confidence Schedule Every Monday 12pm -12.45pm

A group of participants doing a seated exercise with a ball

Keep on Moving Holbrook – Holbrook Village Hall (Every Monday)

12 January 2026 @ 12:00 - 13:00 - These sessions are ideal if you would like to: Stay Steady on your feet; Improve your balance, strength & mobility; Reduce your risk of falling; improve your confidence; Stay independent and help you meet and make new friends. All programmes include evidence-based OTAGO (falls prevention) exercise. For people aged 55+. Schedule Every Monday 12:00 noon [...]

A group of participants doing a seated exercise with a ball

12-week Strength & Balance Programme -Holbrook (Every Monday)

12 January 2026 @ 13:30 - 14:30 - If you are aged 65 or over, you may benefit from our Strength & Balance programme. Benefits: 12 FREE Strength & Balance Sessions, OTAGO specialist qualified instructors, exercise to improve, gait, coordination, strength & confidence Schedule Every Monday 1:30pm – 2:30 pm Call 01473 345350 for more information