ActivLives
25 February 2026 / 2 March 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
Job Description We are looking for a new member of our charity as Sports Development Co-ordinator. Please see job description and information on how to apply below: ActivLives is a well-established local charity in Suffolk, dedicated to enriching the lives of older people by promoting active lifestyles and meaningful social connections. For 20 years, we have […]
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ActivGardens
25 February 2026 / 25 February 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
Listen to the BBC Interview with ActivGardens Project Officer Phoebe Hyett discussing the free Grow Your Future course and one of our volunteers sharing the positive impact of this programme at the People’s Community Garden during the Open Day.
ActivSports
ActivLives held another very successful Inclusive Boccia Tournament recently in Ipswich. The tournament which attracted 40, mostly Suffolk-based competitors, included four divisions of athletes with a variety of disabilities. The standard of boccia played was excellent, although, as ever, it was the great atmosphere in the hall throughout the day which will last longest in the memory. […]
18 February 2026 / 18 February 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
We are organising a Fun Social Event to start your March at the Trimley Social Club. Come and join us on a lovely Sunday for a cause! Please check out the flyer for more details:
19 January 2026 / 19 January 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
ActivLives is hosting an Inclusive Boccia Tournament in Ipswich next month. The tournament will be held on Saturday, 21st February from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Gainsborough Sports Centre, Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, IP3 0SP. The tournament is in partnership with Special Olympics Suffolk. It is also being supported by Sport England and […]
ActivLives ActivSports
9 January 2026 / 9 January 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
LISTEN NOW: ActivSport’s Development Officer, Mike McCarthy, interview with Wayne Bavin on BBC Radio Suffolk as the recipient of the Make A Difference Active Award 2025. Mike shares the impact we are making in Suffolk through our inclusive ActivSport programme. (Interview starts from 2:45:00 – 2:50:00) LINK: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002pb1x
7 January 2026 / 7 January 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
Blow away the January blues at ActivGardens Grow Your Future Open Days Grow Your Future Open Days are the WEEK AFTER NEXT ON 19TH AND 20TH JANUARY. This is the last course of this series, so please take advantage! We are planning further courses in 2026 – any ideas or feedback will be gratefully received. Come along […]
1 January 2026 / 9 January 2026 by Jomel Gutierrez
For our current members, please find out the restart dates of sessions this new year: Restart Dates of Sessions If you are looking to join weekly exercise and sport sessions, or would like to be part of our community gardens or become a member of our specialist hubs, please call us on 01473 345350.
23 December 2025 / 23 December 2025 by Jomel Gutierrez
Dear Members, Supporters, Volunteers, Funders and Partners, As 2025 comes to an end, I would like to thank all of you for your support, commitment and collaboration with ActivLives. 2025 has been another amazing year of impact, empowerment, change and challenges, as we support people to improve their physical and mental health and make valuable […]
Listen to our volunteers and staff at the community garden as part of the BBC Radio Suffolk 12 Tastes of Christmas special. Learn about how we support a Top Up Shop in Ipswich through providing fresh produce from the community garden with our Grow Well Eat Well project. Thank you BBC Radio Suffolk for the […]
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