ActivHubs
15 October 2026 / 15 October 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
Taking part in group exercise brings many benefits beyond improving just our physical health. It is a great way to meet new people, make friends and reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Being part of a friendly group also provides encouragement, motivation and peer support. Knowing that others are there to exercise alongside you […]
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Specialist Hubs
13 October 2026 / 13 October 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
Firstly, we would like to send our love and warmest wishes to Alison Pearson. We are thinking of her and wish her a speedy and full recovery. We are delighted to welcome Callum Knights and Kristal Kierstenson, who have stepped up to help cover our ActivHubs. Callum has been getting to know the members who […]
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6 October 2026 / 6 October 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
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1 October 2026 / 1 October 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
Watch our members and volunteers share their experiences as part of our programmes that change lives in Ipswich and across Suffolk.
ActivGardens ActivLives
24 September 2026 / 1 October 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
Listen again here to the BBC Radio Suffolk Make A Difference Awards Night Show: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0pbwcfb
17 September 2026 / 17 September 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
The ActivGardens Team has won the BBC Radio Suffolk Make A Difference The Environmental Award at the awards ceremony in Dance East on 16th September. ActivGardens Team is a group of ActivLives charity volunteers and staff who consistently protect and conserve nature and the environment while bringing local people together in Suffolk to help them learn skills in […]
16 September 2026 / 17 September 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
The Ipswich based charity ActivLives celebrates its 20th year anniversary of offering inclusive and accessible exercise, sports, nature and garden programmes and specialist hubs in the local communities in Suffolk. The Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Pat Bruce-Browne, joined the celebration together with the charity’s members, volunteers, staff and supporters at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) […]
20 August 2026 / 13 October 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
Several studies have shown that moving more and taking regular exercise can improve not only your physical health but also mental wellbeing. As we grow older, staying active is not only important but it is crucial in keeping a balanced and healthy lifestyle. A daily walk in the morning outside your house makes a big […]
13 July 2026 / 13 July 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
Congratulations to Susannah Robirosa, ActivGardens Fundraising and Development Manager, for the Highly Commended Inspirational Leader Award at the Norfolk and Suffolk Health and Care Awards 2026. Read more: https://norfolkandsuffolkexpo.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Susannah-Robirosa.pdf
30 June 2026 / 18 August 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
(Job vacancy closed) We are looking for a new member of staff to join our ReBalance Programme as a Fitness Co-ordinator delivering a variety of seated and standing exercise sessions for people aged 50+ in East Suffolk. ActivLives is a well-established local charity in Suffolk, dedicated to enriching the lives of older people by promoting active […]
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