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ActivBoccia

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.

Boccia balls on the floor with blue, red and white colours

ActivBoccia

16 April 2026 @ 10:30 - 12:30 - Boccia is a truly inclusive sport. Played seated, it has been a Paralympic sport since 1984. The game is usually played in two teams, who compete to try to send/throw/kick their balls closer to the target (the jack), than their opponents. It is relatively easy to play, but devilishly tricky to play well! These sessions [...]

ActivWalking Football

16 April 2026 @ 10:30 - 12:00 - Walking Football is an adapted version of the game which provides a great way for older independent adults to keep playing a team sport. This session is played outdoors on the all-weather surface. We play rules similar to small-sided football, but without the running. Players are not permitted to run at any time, with or [...]

A group of participants doing a seated exercise with their hands up on the air

Keep on Moving Ipswich – All Hallows Court (Every Thursday)

16 April 2026 @ 10:30 - 12:00 - 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 Thursday 10:30 am [...]

Two Players playing Ping Pong inside a sports centre

Ping Pong and Short Tennis Thursdays @ Whitton Sports Centre

16 April 2026 @ 14:00 - 15:30 - This session is a combination of Ping Pong and Short Tennis. Most of the group rotate between both sports – it’s great fun. Most of us have played Ping Pong at some point (although maybe not since Youth Club!). Short Tennis is an adapted version of Lawn Tennis, played on a badminton court with a [...]

The People’s Community Garden

17 April 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.

Community Garden Gate Sales

17 April 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

A group of participants with the instructor doing a chair based exercise inside a hall

Keep on Moving Ipswich – Rushmere St Andrew Village Hall (Every Friday, 2 sessions)

17 April 2026 @ 09:30 - 12:00 - 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 Friday 9:30am – [...]

ActivSheds – Fridays Men’s Sessions @ CRESS Pavilion

17 April 2026 @ 09:30 - 15:30 - Share skills, learn informally, pursue your hobbies and interests! Make friends and get more involved in your community! Are you stuck indoors too much? Would you like to get out more and meet like-minded people in an informal, relaxed setting? Do you like working with tools, repairing and mending, DIY projects? If so, then why [...]

ActivSheds – Friday Sessions for men @ CRESS Pavilion

17 April 2026 @ 09:30 - 15:30 - Share skills, learn informally, pursue your hobbies and interests! Make friends and get more involved in your community! Are you stuck indoors too much? Would you like to get out more and meet like-minded people in an informal, relaxed setting? Do you like working with tools, repairing and mending, DIY projects? If so, then why [...]

A group of Better Balance members doing a seated exercise with an instructor

Keep on Moving Woodbridge – Fred Reynolds Centre (Every Friday)

17 April 2026 @ 10:00 - 11:00 - 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 Friday 10:00 am [...]