News from ActivSingers
Supporting World Mental Health Day
ActivLives supports World Mental Health Day. Sunday 10 October is the day that we are being asked to support the campaign to help raise awareness of the importance of mental health, for all of us. One of the initiatives this year is the ‘Big Mental Health Get...
Priority Services Register for Anglian Water
The Priority Services Register provides free practical support to a range of people who might need extra help due to varying factors including age, ill health or disability. This includes families with young children or those with caring responsibilities. The wide...
Help us raise £500 through the Asda Green Token scheme
We’re very happy to reveal that we've been chosen for Green Token Giving scheme at Asda Stoke Park. This amazing opportunity could be vital in helping us to continue our outreach and community work over the next few months. Voting is online and you can choose to give...
Cash 4 Charities… we need your help!
The East Anglian Daily Times and the Ipswich Star have set up a brand-new initiative called Cash 4 Charities. It’s a campaign created to support local charities that have been hit by the pandemic and ActivLives has signed up. There’s a chance for us to receive a share...
Still zooming…
Our Activsingers are still Zooming every two weeks, singing together online and also logging on at the weekend for a fortnightly quiz which has been very popular. Its now been over a year since we have all sung together in the same room, however we are hoping to get...
Mothers Day is Blooming…
Brighten up your mum’s special day with a spring display from The Chantry Walled Garden
January -April Newsletter 2021
Stay Safe and ActiveWhat’s happening at ActivLives….. Although many of our services are still closed due to the 3rd lockdown we are still working very hard to keep people active and connected across Ipswich and East Suffolk. So, what’s occurring!!!! The ActivOut...
Zooming into the New Year!
ActivChoirs Keep Connected Our Activsingers have started the year off with a Zoom! Our Woodbridge and Ipswich group have now combined and we are meeting every two weeks for a catch-up and a sing song through our new songbooks. If you are a member and want help getting...
ActivLives Message – 13.01.21
Due to the latest Government announcement and lockdown restrictions, ActivLives had to close all of our activity sessions again, including ActivSheds, the Sudbury project and limit the access to our two community gardens in Ipswich.
ActivLives Newsletter – December 2020
In light of the UK lockdown, we unfortunately won't be bringing our usual bright and colourful newsletter to you this quarter.However, here's an electronic version with the added benefit of bigger photos!ActivGardensFestive Market a HUGE Success!Our team at the...
Message from ActivLives – 27.11.20
Just to let everyone know how ActivLives is managing the lockdowns and Government and Sport’s Bodies restrictions and how we are continuing to support our members and volunteers.
ActivLives recognises World Mental Health Day on the 10th October 2020
Mental Health is everyone’s business, especially now. Having good mental health, emotional health and well-being is as important as having good physical health.
ActivLives Newsletter – October 2020
In light of the UK lockdown, we unfortunately won't be bringing our usual bright and colourful newsletter to you this quarter.However, here's an electronic version with the added benefit of bigger photos!ActivGardensUpdates from the People's Community Garden - Beverly...
Message from ActivLives – 02.10.20
An ActivLives lockdown update from CEO Julie Stokes
Outdoor, socially distanced ActivSingers sessions was a great hit!
Some of our ActivSingers got together at The People’s Community Garden last week to enjoy a socially distanced sing-along in the beautiful setting of our garden!
Message from ActivLives – 19/05/2020
You may be wondering what recent changes have meant for our services and activities at ActivLives?
Celebrate VE Day by singing along with Gina!
As a special celebration for VE Day and the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII, Gina has recorded some superb songs that I’m sure many of you remember singing along to!
ActivLives launches online plant and produce sales!
ActivLives is taking its plants and produce out to local people with the launch of online sales.
ActivLives April 2020 Newsletter
In light of the UK lockdown, we unfortunately won't be bringing our usual bright and colourful newsletter to you this quarter.However, here's an electronic version with the added benefit of bigger photos! We're hoping to bring you our next newsletter in July...
Message from Julie Stokes, CEO
In light of the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, ActivLives is following strict government guidelines. Our main office at Brightspace closed on Monday 23rd March 2020, with all staff working remotely and continuing to do so until it is safe to...
🚨 COVID-19 Hub Closures 🚨
All hubs to close until further notice amidst the Coronavirus outbreak.
Vote for Us!
We need your help – Vote for us by 20th November 2018, and help us get the Aviva Community Fund.
Keep On Rockin’ album – ‘We Love To Sing’ now available!
Keep On Rockin’ did a day of recording in April 2017 – and we just received the physical CD!
Lloyds Bank Community Fund
Earlier this year, over 7,000 community groups were nominated across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and Channel Islands. 1,400 causes in 350 communities were then shortlisted for the Community Fund award.
Four local causes in every area will be awarded funding depending on the number of votes they receive.
The group with the most votes will get £3,000, the next £2,000, £1,000 and finally, £500.
ActivLives have been short listed for this Community Fund award.
East of England Well-Being Show 2014
We attended the EoE Well-Being Show on Saturday 7th June at Newmarket Racecourse – here’s a video showing what happened there, and what you missed!
The Big Garden Party 2014
Preparation for our annual garden event is coming along!
“Community choir rocks with a musical treat at hospital”
You might have seen…or more likely, heard the ActivLives choir (aka ‘Keep On Rockin”) all around Ipswich.