ActivLives receives donation from Heartbeat charity

ActivLives received a generous support from another local charity in Ipswich. Heartbeat, a self-help group started by people in Ipswich and East Suffolk, donated £1000 to ActivLives’ BreatheFit programme on the 10th December 2025.  ActivAgeing Development Officer...

Join this FREE 12-week Strength and Balance Programme!

ActivLives, East Suffolk Council and Babergh & Mid Suffolk Council collaborate for a free 12-week Strength and Balance Programme. This is for people who have experienced fall recently or feel unsteady on their feet and aged 65 and over. There will be weekly...

ActivLives holds inclusive badminton tournament

The ActivLives Inclusive Badminton Tournament was held recently at Gainsborough Sports Centre in Ipswich. The event, delivered by ActivLives, in partnership with Special Olympics Suffolk, was full of action with 30 competitors from inclusive groups in Ipswich,...

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A life-changing exercise launched in Felixstowe

A life-changing exercise launched in Felixstowe

The local charity ActivLives kicked off its Love to Move programme with a free taster event on 25th November at the Trimley Sports and Social Club, Felixstowe. It’s an exercise to help older people with dementia, Parkinson’s and other forms of cognitive impairment to...

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Join us for our Autumn Plant Sale!

Join us for our Autumn Plant Sale!

Where: ActivLives Chantry Walled Garden, Chantry Park, Ipswich IP2 0BS When: Tuesday 24th September 2024 from 10am to 2pm Access: Nearest parking is in Chantry Park car park, which is near the mansion off Hadleigh Road – location details at the bottom of this webpage:...

Join us for launch of our new range of plants!

Join us for launch of our new range of plants!

Where: ActivLives Chantry Walled Garden, Chantry Park, Ipswich IP2 0BS When: Thursday 9th May 2024 from 10am to 2pm Access: Nearest parking is in Chantry Park car park, which is near the mansion off Hadleigh Road – location details at the bottom of this webpage:...

Spring Season Plant Sale

Spring Season Plant Sale

Head to Chantry Walled Garden on Thursday 7 March for the ActivGardens Spring Plant Sale, join us between 10am-2pm. Take a look around enjoy this lovely site, the hidden gem of Chantry Park and take the opportunity to buy a few plants for your garden at knock-down...

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Summer Lawn Bowls: Fun in the Sun

Summer Lawn Bowls: Fun in the Sun

ActivLives held 12 weeks of Lawn Bowls throughout the summer at Kesgrave Community Centre. We had a total of 286 attendances in this 12 week period, with an average attendance of 24 joining in each week. Special thanks to Kevin the caretaker- who will be retiring...

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