News from ActivSports
ActivBowls are back outdoors!
ActivLives bowls sessions are about to go back outdoors for the summer season. We start back at the Kesgrave Community Centre, IP5 1JF, on Tuesday 10 May, 10.30-12.30. It’s a lovely green to play on with plenty of space. The session fee is £4.50. We have spare...
Inclusive Badminton continues to grow with ActivLives
The latest ActivLives Inclusive Badminton Tournament was held recently at Whitton Sports Centre in Ipswich, with 23 athletes competing in both singles and doubles events. The standard of play was excellent throughout the day with some extremely close matches deciding...
Back to Boccia with ActivLives
The ActivLives ‘Boccia Festival’, held recently at Whitton Sports Centre in Ipswich, saw some brilliant performances from all of the 13 competing teams. The event was an opportunity for players, with a disability, to showcase their skills and team work in this most...
Fantastic news…
Julie Stokes ActivLives CEO was on the Mark Murphy BBC Radio Suffolk show this morning 16/3/22, as ActivLives was shortlisted for the High Sheriff Awards - East of England Co-op – Supporting the Isolated Award. ActivLives was shortlisted with two other amazing...
Inclusive Badminton Session 16 March – CANCELLED
With regret we have had to cancel the inclusive badminton sessions for the 16th March. We would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused. Currently we are planning on having a session next week but please keep an eye on the calendar and our website for the most...
ActivLives has been shortlisted for High Sheriff Awards 2022
ActivLives has just heard some brilliant news – we have been shortlisted for the Suffolk Community Foundation - High Sheriff Awards 2022. There were 130 nominations and we have been shortlisted with two other organisations for the East of England Coop – Supporting the...
CANCELLED – ActivSport sessions between Monday 21 – Thursday 24 February
It is with regret that we have had to cancel the following ActivSport sessions between Monday 21 February and Thursday 24 February: Tuesday 22 February– Bowls (10am-12:30pm) and Badminton (2pm-3:30pm) cancelled Wednesday 23 February – Inclusive Boccia (10:30am-12pm)...
CANCELLED Health Walk – Christchurch Mansion 21 Feb 2022
Please note that the Health Walk planned for Monday 21 February in Christchurch Park has been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions.
Bowls is back with ActivLives
The ActivLives bowls group is back playing the short-mat version of this great sport at Whitton Sports Centre in Ipswich. The group meet every Tuesday morning between 10.30-12.30 – if you would like to give it a try, why not pop along? No equipment (or special...
Health Walkers are walking fine!
A happy group of walkers gathered just before Christmas for the ActivLives Health Walk in Christchurch Park, Ipswich. The next walk is scheduled for Monday 10Â January, meeting inside the Soane Street gate, just in front of the Mansion. New walkers are always welcome....
ActivLives Inclusive Badminton tournament hailed as a success
ActivLives held their first Inclusive Badminton Tournament since the pandemic, recently in Ipswich. The tournament was a great success with 18 players competing in the Singles competition. Then all of the players combined to form two teams to contest the Team Relay –...
Covid Vaccine Drop-in clinics
The ActivLives Badminton Tournament
The ActivLives Inclusive Badminton Tournament is being held in Ipswich on Saturday 20 November. This tournament is targeted at our own local players who play regularly with ActivLives – many of the competitors also compete in Special Olympics competitions. This will...
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...
Short-mat bowls returns!
We had a great summer season at Kesgrave Community Centre and now, as the weather changes, the ActivBowls group are ready to return to playing indoors. The group have not been able to return to their usual venue of Gainsborough due to the un-availability of the hall,...
Boccia is Back: Celebrating National Boccia Day
There was a great atmosphere in the hall earlier this week, as 36 participants, from across Suffolk, came together to take part in the ActivLives Boccia Festival in Ipswich, in celebration of National Boccia Day 2021. The event was supported by players from a variety...
Disability Badminton Festival in Cambridge
A group of our ActivLives Inclusive Badminton players went over to Cambridge recently, to play in the Disability Festival as part of the Badminton England ‘Big Hit’ initiative. Our group of 10 players, were brilliantly supported by family members. The ‘Big Hit’...
National Fitness Day
National Fitness Day 2021 is being held on Wednesday 22nd September and gives us all at ActivLives a great opportunity to celebrate the vital role that physical and social activity plays in all of our lives. ActivLives provide a variety of activity options on a weekly...
Returning Sports with ActivLives
After a summer break we’re thrilled to be bringing back several of our ActivSport activities, now is a great time to get out and enjoy some sport. See below for what sports are returning, the dates below are when they begin but you can join in at any point on the...
Inclusive Badminton prepares to return
Inclusive Badminton sessions in Ipswich, delivered by ActivLives in partnership with Special Olympics Suffolk, will be returning for the new season on the 1st September. These sessions are targeted at adults with a learning disability – no previous badminton...
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...
Inclusive Boccia with Avenues East
ActivLives continue to deliver inclusive boccia sessions for players with a learning disability, in partnership with local provider Avenues East. The sessions, which are held in Stowmarket and Ipswich, are being supported by Active Suffolk and Sport England through...
Evie is on her way to Tokyo!
Confirmation of the GB Paralympic team for Tokyo has recently been announced. We are very proud that Ipswich athlete, Evie Edwards, has been selected to represent Great Britain, once again, in the BC4 classification. Evie continues to be a great friend to ActivLives,...
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...
Has your world turned upside down?
Yep, so has ours! But we are gradually getting our ActivSport programme back on the road. We have recently re-introduced Lawn Bowls, Walking Football, Boccia and Yoga sessions back onto the growing list of returning activities. All of these sessions have Covid-19...
‘Boccia is back’ with ActivLives
You know that things are gradually getting back to how they were before Covid-19, when the boccia balls come out once again! ActivLives have recently re-started their regular boccia sessions, with Avenues East, in Ipswich and Stowmarket. The sessions have been adapted...
Inclusive Badminton is back!
The ActivLives Inclusive Badminton group, based in Ipswich, is now back playing weekly as part of the gradual return to activity for our ActivSport programme. The session, which is targeted at adults who have a learning disability, is able to return indoors as part of...
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...
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...
Boccia and Badminton
Inclusive Boccia and Badminton continue with ActivLives Well, what a year 2020 has been! Although for much of the year sport has had to be put on hold as a result of Covid-19, some of our ActivLives groups have been able to continue to play sport in a Covid-19...
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
2021 Special Olympics GB National Summer Games Postponed
The announcement has recently been made, by Special Olympics GB, that the National Summer Games, which were due to be held in Liverpool in August 2021, have been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Message from ActivLives – 19/05/2020
You may be wondering what recent changes have meant for our services and activities at ActivLives?
Boccia competition at home! – Boccia England: The Rainbow Cup
Join in with the new Boccia England competition from your living room!
Suffolk Boccia players on their way to the National Games in Liverpool!
Four Suffolk boccia players have been selected, as part of the Eastern Region team, to compete at the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games, which are to be held in Liverpool in August 2021.
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.
“We’re all going on a Summer Holiday!”
“…No more working for a week or two. Fun and laughter on our summer holiday, no more worries for me or you, for a week or two!”
ActivIpswich celebrating being awarded almost £10,000 by National Lottery
ActivLives is celebrating receiving ‘Awards For All’ funding from the National Lottery to support their Everyday Activ – Ipswich – Keep on Moving Project in North West Ipswich.
Celebrating ‘Move Suffolk Week’!
Next week is ‘Move Suffolk Week’ and to help to celebrate this we are holding our ‘ActivFriends Week’. We are involved with several events next week including: Saturday 18th May (10-4pm), Special Olympics Eastern Region Badminton Tournament at...
Suffolk amongst the medals in Special Olympics badminton
Special Olympics Suffolk badminton players enjoyed a very successful trip to the West Midlands recently when they competed in the Special Olympics Regional Tournament held in Cannock, Staffordshire.
New activity sessions in Ipswich target the 50+ age group
Staying active, both physically and socially, is something that can become increasingly difficult for many of us as we get that little bit older. Helping us to do this is exactly what local organisation, ActivLives, is all about.
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New sessions added to the ‘Everyday Activ’ programme in Ipswich
A sport and physical activity programme for those of us who don’t consider ourselves to be particularly sporty, is adding new sessions to its already busy schedule.
ActivIpswich Community Games 2018
The Fourth ActivLives Community Games, an event for people who do not play regular sport, were held recently at Whitton Sports Centre in Ipswich.
Special Olympics badminton returns to Suffolk
Special Olympics badminton is coming to Suffolk this month for the second consecutive year.
New date for ActivLives Showcase Event coming up in Ipswich
ActivLives has re-scheduled the Showcase Event that it is holding at the Salvation Army Priory Centre, Queen’s Way, Ipswich IP3 9EX. The original event had to be postponed due to the recent snow, the new date is now Thursday 22nd March.
The Great East Run
This programme is delivered in partnership by Sport England, Suffolk Sport, Suffolk County Council and Coes, Ipswich.
Tie yourself in knots or shoot a bow and arrow with ActivIpswich.
Forget those cold and wet PE lessons at school – Sport and physical activity for those of us who are not very active, has got a whole lot more interesting with the continued development of the ActivIpswich programme.
Ipswich takes up the Sports Challenge for the over 50’s
An event held recently in Ipswich has clearly demonstrated that the over 50’s in our town really are up for a sporting challenge and for getting more active!
ActivLives Community Games successful once again!
The Third ‘ActivLives Community Games’ were held recently at the Gainsborough Sports Centre in Ipswich, targeted at people over the age of 50, who don’t currently take part in regular sports activity.
Sport with a difference with ActivLives at the Community Games!
A sports event with a difference is being held once again in Ipswich.
Suffolk Special Olympians amongst the badminton medals in Bournemouth
Special Olympics badminton players from Suffolk were amongst the medals once again at the Southern Regional Tournament, which was held recently in Bournemouth.
Kurling Stones Keep on Rolling with ActivIpswich
They have been rolling stones again in Ipswich at the most recent ActivIpswich kurling competition. Over 50 competitors played their way through the group and knock out stages at the event which was held recently at Whitton Sports Centre in Ipswich.
ActivIpswich launches Autumn programme of over-45 activities after marking 25,000 attendances
An Ipswich project which helps people aged 45 upwards get into sport and physical activity has celebrated more than 25,000 attendances in the last three years, ahead of the launch of its Autumn programme.
Suffolk badminton players win silver at the Special Olympics
Two Ipswich badminton players were amongst a group of Suffolk athletes competing recently at the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games as part of the Eastern Region team. The two badminton players joined up with a team of 22 athletes and gymnasts to make up the Suffolk contingent of ‘Team East’ at the Games which were held in Sheffield.
Kurling competitions help to get Ipswich active.
Gainsborough Sports Centre in Ipswich was the venue for the most recent of the ActivIpswich Kurling Competitions.
A little bit of Rio and the Olympic Games came to Maidenhall at the weekend!
ActivLives held its first Community Games at Maidenhall Leisure Centre.
Newspaper article – 14.12.15
ActivIpswich has helped to increase participation in Sport in the over 45’s in Ipswich:
New Age Kurling at Ipswich Library
https://youtu.be/VKYU8fKg50s This is a short film recorded by Suffolk Libraries for our Friday Kurling Club at Ipswich Library 10am - 1pm every Friday. Come along and play some New Age Kurling! £2.50 per person.
We’re not sporty: or are we?
Are you one of those people who hasn’t played sport since your younger days but you might like to have a go now that you are a little older? Well, why not take a look at the ‘We’re Not Sporty’ Taster Course that is coming up in Ipswich?