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12 May 2026 / 13 May 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
Wild About Nature is an exciting new project launching at ActivLives to involve the community in caring for nature and the environment. The project will bring people together to grow and garden sustainably, maintain and develop areas for wildlife, and learn about beekeeping at our urban allotment community garden. The project, funded for two years […]
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11 May 2026 / 12 May 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
Twenty-seven competitors and over 65 people participated and attended the Inclusive Badminton Tournament at Gainsborough Sports Centre. The tournament organised by Special Olympics Suffolk was supported by ActivLives, Special Olympics GB and Saxons Badminton.
30 April 2026 / 30 April 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
Experienced Cook – Lunch Club (Paid post) ActivLives is looking for a reliable and experienced cook to lead our friendly community lunch club, preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals for older adults. About the roleYou will plan, prepare, and serve simple, traditional healthy lunches in a welcoming community setting. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys […]
28 April 2026 / 13 May 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
Green-fingered volunteers are gathering to celebrate their work over 10 years to keep the town’s park blooming for the whole community on Saturday 13th June – to coincide with Sudbury Open Gardens event. Please join us to meet members of our team, enjoy the borders – including newly planted areas, find out about the history […]
13 April 2026 / 13 April 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
ActivGardens Fundraising & Development Manager interviewed by BBC Radio Suffolk Heidi Secker on 11th April. She discussed ActivGardens programme and the different projects and activities implemented in the community gardens managed by ActivLives. And she also shared how she started the ActivGardens programme to benefit the local community. Interview starts from 2:10:00 Listen to the […]
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This year, the project will focus on supporting carers and former carers, as well as developing the new Men’s Hub in Woodbridge. We will be also exploring opportunities to establish a second hub in East Suffolk to support more men in the community. In addition, we are developing a new initiative called “Living Alone.” This […]
26 March 2026 / 26 March 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
READ the case study from Community Action Suffolk on ActivGardens and its significant impact to the local communities “ActivGardens responds directly to food insecurity, health inequalities and loneliness. By combining food growing with surplus redistribution and inclusive community events, the project offers practical, hands-on ways for people to reconnect with food, nature and one another.” […]
9 March 2026 / 9 March 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
LISTEN to Colin Baldwin Interview with Nicki Dixon on Suffolk Sound Colin, our Partnership & Fundraising Officer, shared what we do at ActivLives that help change lives in local communities in Ipswich and across Suffolk through helping fight social isolation and making people get connected and active. He also shared that this year, 2026, ActivLives […]
2 March 2026 / 2 March 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
Where: ActivLives Chantry Walled Garden, Chantry Park, Ipswich IP2 0BS When: Tuesday 7th April 2026 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: https://activlives.org.uk/activgardens/chantry-walled-garden/ Join us for the launch of our new range […]
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LISTEN to Evie’s interview with Suffolk Sound during The Community Hour segment and learn more about the boccia sessions that we offer at ActivLives every week and how to play boccia. Click this link to listen from 00:25:42 – 00:30:29: https://listenagain.suffolksound.com/player/player.php?file=TheCommunityHourFriday.mp3
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