A lunch place with a purpose for over 18 years
What is it?
The Lunch Club provides a nutritious hot two course meal, at an affordable price for people aged 50 plus. Lunch club is open on Tuesdays, and are run by a dedicated team of volunteers, who provide up to 30 hot meals every week.
St Mary at Stoke Lunch Club
This Lunch Club provides more than just a lunch. It also supports local residents to improve their health and wellbeing through spending time with volunteers and people in the local community. It serves lunch at 12 noon – 1.30pm.
Cost
£7 for a hot homemade 2 course meal
Keep on Moving Session
Doors open at 10am and at 10.30am. Before the lunch club, a Keep on Moving (seated/standing) activity session is held for an hour, to help people improve their balance, strength and co-ordination and prevent falls and fractures.
What are the the benefits of joining our lunch club?
- Welcoming, friendly and supportive environment
- Mental and physical stimulation
- Maintaining independence
- Reduced isolation and loneliness
- Meeting and making new friends
- Improved health & nutrition
- Re-acquaint with old friends
- Volunteering opportunities
- Outings and Social activity
- Opportunities to participate in different activities
- Advice and Information
Contact Us
If you would like to attend the Lunch Club and Better Balance session, please contact us on 01473 345350.
Location: St Mary at Stoke Church Hall, Stoke Street, Ipswich, IP2 8DA
Case Study
Mrs. D is 76 years old and has been going to the lunch club for the past 3 years. The club has become her comfort place after being widowed. “Before Covid-19,
I led a very solitary life”, she shared. After joining the lunch club, things have changed for her.
“I joined the lunch club and have made new friends.
It has changed my life.” She said that she recommends the lunch club to other people.
“A big thank you to the club!” she said. She believes that attending the lunch club has had positive impact in her overall wellbeing.
