SOLUTIONS Groups\Activities Buddy System – give organizer – client’s contact details Updated 2019

Groups Day and Time Venue Notes venue Contact details

Arts and Crafts

Every 2nd Colville House For more information Art (U3A)* Monday 1.30- School Road on all the classes and 3.30 NR33 9NB groups please contact Jan & les Jan & les 01502 539541 01502 539541

Part of Buddy system Art Classes Mondays Various Windsor gallery Water Colors Wednesdays Times 167 Road South * 6 week beginners Thursdays Drawing course Fridays NR33 0DR /Sketching, 01502 512278 Oils/Acrylic and [email protected] Pastels

Arts and Crafts

Lowestoft Art 2nd and 4th Friday 7.30 United Reform Church Group in the month London Road North Lowestoft NR32 1HB

[email protected]

Lowestoft Live Arts Lowestoft Live Arts Thursdays 10 -2pm Colville House School Arts and crafts group for Road Lowestoft the visually impaired Group for the NR33 9NB run by East visually impaired run Association for the by Mrs Linda Evans, Secretary blind. Association for the 01502 513371 blind.

[email protected]

Additonal contact:

East Suffolk Association for the Blind

01473 611011

[email protected] a

1 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing i l b Arts Tuesdays 2-4 Carlton Colville Methodist Church Arts and craft sessions and Crafts Group Lowestoft Road in a friendly atmosphere Carlton Colville for carers and cared to NR33 8JD take part in together or have time on their own. (Over 18s only) Crafty Club Every 2nd 10-12 Trinity Methodist Church A charge of £1 to cover Saturday of the High Street costs of materials etc. month Lowestoft NR32 1HU

Tel: 01502 573048

[email protected]

The Yard Project All crafts Tuesdays 1 – 3 Ashby road NR32 2BB Part of Buddy system Fridays 10-12 Susan [email protected] 01502 584305 * Lowestoft Art and Every 2nd Friday 1 – 3 Boston Lodge, Come along and try Craft Group of the month Boston Road your hand at arts and Lowestoft crafts, or just join us for NR32 1GU coffee and a chat. Contact EVE on 07341867131 [email protected]

Knit & Natter Wednesdays 2 - 4 St Andrews Church Part of Buddy system Lowestoft Roman road NR32 2QD * Gill Gabb 01502 572546 [email protected]

Norfolk Knitters & Tuesday 10 - 3 Waveney Centre Stitches 259 London Road South NR33 0DS Anne Bateman 01502 219307 [email protected]

Coconut Loft Wednesdays 10 -3 8 Waterloo Road NR33 0AA Anne Bateman 01502 219307 [email protected]

2 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Mondays 9.30- Quilt + 12.30 The friends meeting Hall Patchwork group 1.30- St Georges Road 4.30 NR33 0JS Tuesdays 9.30- Jean Chivers 12.30 01502 568759 1.30- 4.30

Pakefield Patchers Every Thursday 9.30 - Pakefield Church Hall 12.30 Pakefield NR33 0JZ Sandra Sacks 01502 537106 Or just come along to the hall any Thursday! [email protected]

th (Smaller Group) 4 Thursday of 2 – 4pm Contact Sandra Sacks Part of Buddy system the month 01502 537106 (with referrals) [email protected] *

Wood Carvers Third Sunday of 10-4pm , £25 per annum each month, Kirkley Run, Lowestoft, Suffolk, membership, which gets except NR33 0UQ you a quarterly December when magazine and liability it is the second Leader, Anna Cullingford insurance. We carve Sunday 01603 433505 from 10am to 4pm, -suffolk There is a £5 meeting @britishwoodcarversassociation charge which covers .co.uk tea, coffee, cake and hall hire. Most people bring packed lunch.

Wood Turners Second Thursday Village Hall on the Beginners welcome second Thursday of each month of each month when demonstrations are given and last Monday demonstrations are by nationally noted turners. The of the month given by nationally new workshop evenings take noted turners each place on the last Monday of the month month at the same venue.

For more information contact

Mr Wooden 01502 740625 or email

[email protected]

3 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Befriending Services

Age Uk Suffolk Companion Service Contact 01473 357070 There is a charge for this Service.

The Befriending We visit people in their own Christine Roe Free Service homes or in the community to Area Co-Ordinator - Lowestoft Scheme enable 1 to 1 time for the The Befriending Scheme person with their volunteer, to 07906 758039 develop their friendship and reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Friend of the Family Will take you out or visit on a Contact: Bev Willis Free Service weekly basis, to help combat Office Team Leader loneliness and isolation Office Tel No: 01502 537527

Bowls Clubs : Whapload Road Sparrows Nest Unsure of day Lowestoft

Bowls Telephone for Suffolk further details NR32 1XG Sparrows Nest Bowls Email:

Club

Phone: 01502 562113

affiliation

BowlsEngland :

Lawn bowls club

Kensington Garden Monday to Mostly Kensington Gardens May to September Bowls Saturday evenings Kensington Road LOWESTOFT Suffolk NR33 0HY

Mr A G Anderson, Secretary 01502 586493 Email [email protected]

Lowestoft Railway Contact club for Lowestoft Railway Club Bowls club details 123a Carlton Road Lowestoft NR33 OLZ 01502 560172

[email protected]

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Kessingland United Working Mens Contact club for Club The Avenue working men’s Club details Kessingland Bowls Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7QD01502 740218

[email protected]

We have a £10.00 Pakefield Bowls Every 1.30 Pakefield Church Hall annual membership fee Club Wednesday and 3.30 Pakefield and a weekly fee of (Short mat bowls) Fridays NR33 0JZ £2.50, and include a tea/coffee break during the afternoon. We also have outings during the year. To find out more, just turn up any Wednesday or Friday afternoon and you will be assured of a warm welcome. Computer Classes Lowestoft Library FREE Absolute Beginners 1:1: Absolute beginners Manager: Jane Rothon Internet and computer Sessions arranged on training sessions for Computer Lessons a mutually convenient basis, Clapham Road South, Lowestoft beginners – book in N/a NR32 1DR advance

Tel: 01502 674660

Email: [email protected]

BOOK & READING GROUPS

Bookworm Club Every 2nd 2 – 4 Colville House For more information (U3A)* Monday School Road on all the classes and NR33 9NB groups please contact Jan & les Jan & les 01502 539541 01502 539541

Reading Group Last Tuesday of 18.50 Lowestoft Library Contact Library for the month 20.30 Navigator Room further info 01502 674660 [email protected]

5 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Literary Locusts First Wednesday 10.30 Lowestoft Library Contact Library for of the month 11.30 01502 674660 further info [email protected]

Book Club Contact for Sarah Cotterill Lowestoft and further details www.meetup.com/lowestoft/wave Waveney ney book-club/

Choirs/singing/ music Heartsong 4th Friday of the 11am Carlton Colville Methodist Church No need to read music Supported by Suffolk month 1pm NR33 8JD or learn words – all Family Carers taught by ear Contact 07757809297 £2 voluntary donation first session free Email: [email protected] Part of Buddy system WWW.musicinourbones.btck.co.uk * The kirkley centre Kirkley Community Every other 6.30- London Road South Part of Buddy system Choir Wednesday 8.30 Stephen Amer 07909 510976 *

Roman Hill Fridays 7.30- St Andrews church Part of Buddy system Community Choir 9.00 Roman Road NR32 2QD * Kat Richards 0778 6153778

Church Choir Fridays 6-7.15 St Margarets Church Hollingsworth Road NR32 4BW

[email protected]

Dance Wednesdays 7.30 St Marks Church Lowestoft Folk Bridge road dance Club NR33 9JX Contact Tony Sundram 01493 290422

[email protected]

Lindy Hop/Jive class Thursday United reform church stroll class Lindy hop/jive 7pm Lowestoft (cardiff stroll, class 7.45pm (up from gillmans jewelers) Jitterbug ,Shim Beginners class 8pm Sham)etc Payment on night 8.45pm Contact Nigel and Gill 07986011863 please phone and Intermediate 9pm check class 9.30pm

6 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Coffee Mornings St Andrews church Part of Buddy system Coffee and a chat Fridays 11am- Roman Road 12.30 NR32 2QD * Gill Gabb 01502 572546 [email protected] South Lowestoft Coffee Morning Fridays 10-11.30 Methodist Church Corner of Carlton Road NR33 0DY

[email protected]

Day Centres Saxon Road Day Centre Mainstream Care & Dementia Saxon Road Day Monday to 9am Seventh Day Adventist Church Care• Average cost per person,-per session - Centre Thursday 3pm Saxon Road Pakefield Mainstream: £38.00 per

Lowestoft person. Dementia care: Suffolk £46.00 per person. Half-days NR33 7BT available. • £5.00 for a two Eve Colley course, home cooked meal. • Transport is extra • Free 07926353112 taster session (you just need Email to pay for lunch, which is [email protected] £5.00)

Britten Club Day Monday to 9am Judith Phillips centre Friday 3pm Manager Love Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 2NY

03333 211984

http://www.careuk.com/care- homes/the-britten-club

Wellbeing Day Monday to Day Centre Manager Independent older centre Friday 45 Cotmer Road people Oulton Broad (Independent older Lowestoft people) Suffolk 01502 44 66 00

[email protected]

http://wellbeingcare.co.uk Lowestoft Community

English Lessons Thursday Church Contact 01502 511333 7 pm Free Conversational ESOL 8.30 pm English lessons

7 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Food Parcels Food Parcels

Drop-ins in Lowestoft on:

Marram Green, Wed 10 – 12, Hall Road, Kessingland, NR33 7AH

Access Community Trust, Mon – Tues – Fri 10am – 12 am, 114 High Street, Lowestoft The Workspace NR32 1HN

Salvation Army Mon – Tues – Weds 10am – 12pm, Beach Road, Lowestoft Lowestoft Citadel NR32 1EA Access Community Trust

Leiston – Town Council Thursday 10am – 12pm Main Street,

Beccles Salvation Army Wednesday 10am - 12pm , Blyburgate, Beccles Access Community Trust NR34 9TQ Health Support Groups Mrs L P Bruin Breast Cancer Self-help group 01502 513998 Need someone to talk too campaign for sufferers who understands. Moonstone 61 Wollaston Road (Someone to point you Wollaston Road in the right direction) LOWESTOFT Suffolk NR32 2PE Cancer For more details Louise Hamilton Centre call James Paget Hospital Can-cervive Mrs Tills on 07788430669, Lowestoft Road Mrs Pawlett on Gorleston 07909924347 or search for Can- For more information on the cervive on services we provide Facebook Contact us on: 01493 453100 Breast Feeding Every other 1.30 Gunton Baptist Church It is a safe place to come Monday starting 72 Hollingsworth Road Support Cafe 11th Sept 3.30 and have tea and cake and Lowestoft receive peer, professional NR32 4AZ support with breastfeeding.

Breathe Easy Second Monday 2 - 4 Breathe Easy Support Group Call the Respiratory team Support group of the month The Conservatory JPH for further information. James Paget Hospital British Lung Lowestoft Foundation Support Gorleston Network NR31 6LA

BLF Helpline Respiratory Nursing Team 03000 030 555 01493 453423

8 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Avenues East Please contact 01493 442994 Gorleston Any age over 16+ for further information on local Headway House Meal & Bowling Evening Fourth Monday of every month Support for disabled group or main contact Trafalgar Road Est 01473 836770 Richardson Family Bowl, Capital and Brain injuries Gorleston Estate, Lowestoft, NR32 1TY [email protected] Great Yarmouth www.avenuesgroup.org.uk NR31 6NX Meal & Social Evening Second Monday of every month Wherry Hotel, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, T: 01493 442994 Lowestoft, NR32 1TY

Counselling Wellbeing Get in touch by calling your If you are aged 16 and over you FREE local team: can access our support through Norfolk & Waveney: your GP or other professional. Or 0300 123 1503 you can self-refer using the form on this website Suffolk 0300 123 1781

www.wellbeingnands.co.uk

Asperger Support Change to chat together and Asperger Adult Held every 4 weeks Beccles and enjoy events in the company of For further information others affected by Aspergers Social Group Syndrome

Contact : Thecla 07776231485

[email protected]

Asperger Carer’s First Tuesday of every Soups Café Provides support for parents and support month 10 am – 12pm 4 the Walk (back of gary’s discount Carer’s, as well as people with shop) Asperger Sydrome Beccles For further information please

contact. 01502 715500 [email protected]

Asperger’s Beccles 10am – 12pm BlyburgateHall Blyburgate, A wide range of fun activities for Children and family Alternate Saturdays Beccles children on the Autistic Spectrum Group and their families For children on the Contact Paula 07484210453 Autistic spectrum [email protected]

Futher information on all above and more email

www.asperger.org.uk

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Alzheimer’s Society The Waveney Centre, New Market, Beccles NR32 9HE Tel: 01502 712473 Information points in Every 4th Tuesday of the month 10.30 – 12 noon Waveney (Example - Tuesday 22nd May – Tuesday 26th June) Beccles Library, 32 Blyburugate, Beccles, NR34 9TB Tel: 01502 714073 The 3rd Friday every month 1.30 – 3 pm (Example – Friday 15th June) Beccles Medical centre, St Marys Road, Beccles, NR34 9NX Tel: 01502 712662 The last Monday of each quarter 10 am – 12 noon (Example Monday 30th July – Monday 29th October Medical centre, 28 St John’s Road, Bungay NR35 1LP Tel: 01986 892055 Every 2nd Thursday of the month 10.30 – 12 noon (Example Thursday 10th May – Thursday 21st June – Thursday 12th July) Lowestoft Library, Clapham Road South, Lowestoft, NR32 1DR Tel: 01502 674660 Every 2nd Tuesday of each quarter 9.30 am – 12 noon (Example Tuesday 8th may – Tuesday 11th September) Alexandra Road Surgery, Alexandra Road, Lowestoft NR32 4TW Tel: 01502 526060 Every other Wednesday of the month 9 am – 10.30 am (example Wednesday 13th June) Crestview Surgery, 141 Creastview Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 4TW Tel: 01502 526060 Every other Wednesday of the month 9 am – 10.30 am (example Wednesday 9th May)

Alzheimer’s Society Suffolk Tel: 01502 514712

Dementia Friends Information and Support Information and support • The National Dementia Helpline You can call the Helpline on 0300 222 11 22 The Helpline provides interpreters on the phone if you do not speak English. There are Instructions on the Alzheimer’s Society website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

• Local services Contact your local Alzheimer’s Society office for help and support: Local Office number : 01502 514712

• Dementia connect You can use Dementia Connect to see more support in your area: www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-connect

• Alzheimer’s Society publications A selection of our publication are available in audio (CD and Cassette) and large print formats. To access these, contact: 020 7423 5134 [email protected]

st St Marks Church Dementia Café 1 Wednesday of each For people suffering with Bridge road Lowestoft month Demtia plus their families and Oulton Broad Carers 11 am – 12.30 pm NR33 9JX

Contact Alice Sparksman

10 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Dementia Café 01502 514712 rd Kessingland 3 Thursday of the month For people suffering with Kessingland Sports and Social Centre Demtia plus their families and 10.30 – 12 noon Francis Road Carers Kessingland NR33 7PU

Contact Alice Sparkman

01502 514712 Dementia Beccles Public Hall Meetings are FREE Forget-me-nots 2pm – 4pm Smallgate Cup of coffee/tea with cake, just Beccles £1.50 Relax, reminisce and remember 1st Tuesday and the 3rd NR34 9AD through Music. Monday of the month Sue Bergin (event coordinator) 01603 499350 or 07775721748 [email protected]

Dementia Every Tuesday The Remember Me Club For people suffering with Remember Me Club 11.30 – 2.30pm The Deaf Centre Dementia plus their famiies and Blackheath Road carers Lowestoft NR33 7JG [email protected]

facebook: The Remember Me Club

Dementia 2nd Thursday of each month Barchester Dementia Café Remember-me-club 2pm – 4pm Oulton Park Care centre Union lane Open to all those caring for Oulton someone with Dementia. NR32 3AX Offering support, advice and a place to chat over a cuppa. Activities.oultonpark@barchest er.com Pop in or give us a call for more information Call Andrea – Heidi 01502 539998 iCASH icash is the new name for contraception and sexual health Icash provide all aspects of sexual (integrated services in Suffolk. health, including contraception, Contraception & STI testing & treatment and HIV care and treatment which will be Sexual Health) Call 0300 123 3650 available from easily accessible venues across Suffolk www.icashsuffolk.co.uk

Turning Point Turning Point Drugs and Alcohol Woodbury House [email protected]

Services Mill Road NR32 0PP Drop in sessions held at turning Suffolk Family Family Drop-in-sessions point. To help guide you with the challenges of having a drug or Carers alcohol user in the family Drug & Alcohol Contact users Every 3rd 10.30 16th August Juanita 01473 83541 Wednesday 2.30 6th September [email protected]

11 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Navigating the Mondays Kirkley Centre Lowestoft Five session program designed to road to recovery (five sessions) Contact give information and support to Sept 11th, 18th, 10.15 am Juanita Rampley 01473 835411 those caring for someone FREE 25th, Oct 2nd and 1pm Email affected by substance misuse in suffolk (Suffolk family carers 9th [email protected] and Turning point) UKNA Tuesday 6pm The United Reform Church No need to book Narcotics anonymous High Street Lowestoft Helpline 10am til midnight NR32 1HB 0300 999 1212

Fibromayalgia 1st Monday of 11-1pm The Hatfield Hotel Find us in the main bar or I can Support Group each month Lowestoft come and meet you before the contact Sue on 01502531851 for group and introduce you to the any information. group. Join us for a coffee and a Also on facebook look for chat Lowestoft Fibrmyalgia Support Part of Buddy System * Group

Impact Project Wednesday 6.30pm - Ian Castro Information (Detatched Evenings 8.30pm Detached Youth Workers workers) Lead Detached Youth Worker are about Carlton Colville People 13 – 24 yrs Parish and Bloodmoor 07951 879935 surrounding area. No referral required for young people to speak to [email protected] us, simply come and say hello to us if you see us http://impactdetached.org/

Community Resource Family Action Contact for 8-11 Service for people with information on Waveney Road Mental Health problems. Community Resource groups and Lowestoft We offer information, Service. There is no programs Suffolk support and advice. We charge for accessing NR32 1BN also run groups such as the Community social support, active 01502 531789 Resource Service lifestyles etc and 7 week Direct Access sessions, programmes such as groups or programs. http://www.family-action.org.uk anxiety management etc.

Feedback Office 3 Our building does not have Feedback Morning Our Kirkley Centre a car park, although there Afternoon office is 154 London Road South is parking available nearby. Adult Mental Health open Lowestoft Service Users and 9am- Suffolk NR33 0AZ Contact Carers 5pm Tod Sullivan Coordinator [email protected] 03300 011239

http://feedbackhealth.uk 07519 396134

L.I.D Gateway to Hope Drugs & Alcohol Weekly Drop in 1pm 141 london Road South Self Help Support Group Fridays 3pm Lowestoft NR33 0AX onely L An opportunity to have a Isolated Malcolm Blowers chat in a friendly non- 07931 807643 judgemental environment 12 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Depressed

Gateway to Hope Mondays 11 – 3 Drop in Café Hot drinks and a simple Wednesdays 10 – 4 meal served here Coffee and snack Thursdays 11 - 3 141 london Road South Lowestoft NR33 0AX

Downs Syndrome Every 3rd The Church of the Latter-day Group Saturday of the 2 – 4 pm Saints. We are a family friendly month 165 Yarmouth Road group who meet once a Lowestoft month to chat, play, learn NR32 4AB and share experiences

Contact Lisa Whitfeild on 07724074697 [email protected]

Gambling Problems Gamcare provide a confidential helpline throughout the uk and The helpline is open 7 days GamCare a range of help online. These services provide emotional a week, 8am-midnight. support, advice, information, information and referral for 0845 6000 133 people experiencing problems with their gambling and family www.gamcare.org.uk and friends affected by gambling.

Heron Local Health Heron Local Health information Please check Information Network This website provides a network website for Norfolk comprehensive and further Address searchable source of self- (Adults, Young information Web site only help support groups, http://www.heron.nhs.uk/ people, Children (5- statutory and voluntary

11), Pre-school) agencies covering the Area served suffolk & waveney whole of Norfolk and Waveney

The Golf Club Sandra Hutchings Ostomy Support Quarterly Warren Road - Off Links Road Secretary Group Jan – April –July 7pm Gorleston 24 Hervey Street James Paget –October on 2nd Norfolk Lowestoft or 3rd Thursday Suffolk NR32 2JG evening [email protected] 01502 585955

Stammer support 3rd Monday of Various venues. Please contact Offer help and support for group the month 7.30 pm John on people who stammer like us 01502 581481 or 07854 650246 and those affected by it. [email protected] Also welcome professional interest.

The Lowestoft Stroke

13 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Stroke Support Fridays 10 - 12 St Margarets Church Hall Support Group holds a group Hollingsworth Road friendly, welcoming Lowestoft meeting every Friday A Support group for Suffolk morning, offering support, stroke survivors and NR32 4BW information and social those affected by activities to stroke stroke. Kate Oubridge survivors, carers and 07917 795453 spouses. We have a varied

programme of events [email protected] including games & quizzes, https://www.stroke.org.uk/findin exercise sessions, speakers g-support/lowestoft-stroke- and occasional meals and support-group trips out

Stroke Association Information, advice and support Nick Turrell service. Stroke Association Office hours 161 Rotterdam Road 9 - 5 Lowestoft We’re here for you. If you’d like Mon - Fri Suffolk NR32 2EZ to know more please get in touch Contact Nick on 01502 534848 Stroke helpline 0303 3033 Mobile; 07960886412 100

[email protected] Website:stroke.org.uk Heartcare Cardiac Great Yarmouth and Waveney We welcome all visitors to Support group Call helpline for Heartcare Cardiac Support Group Healthcare Cardiac Support more Group (UK) Based at the Great Yarmouth and information Lowestoft Community Church, James Paget Hospital, Waveney HeartCare Gorleston. It is hoped that The Depot, Cardiac Support group anyone might take some 8 Hadenham Road South comfort from the support South Lowestoft Industrial offered from a group such EstateLowestoft, NR33 7NF as Heartcare.

Call our Heart Helpline on 0300 330 3311 for more information.

Wellbeing Walk-in First and third 10.30 Lowestoft Wellbeing Norfolk & centre Tuesday of the 12.00 Waveney and Wellbeing Riverside Business Centre, month Suffolk provide a range of 1 Riverside Road. NR33 0TQ support for people with common mental health and Our services are free and are emotional issues, such as available to people aged 16 and low mood, depression or over living in Norfolk & Waveney, stress. We work with you and for people of all ages in Suffolk. to help you make the necessary changes to improve your wellbeing and quality of life.

14 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Mindfulness Every Monday 11.00 Top floor, Have a go at mindfulness Drop-In 12.30 Sam’s Coffeehouse, meditation in a FRIENDLY Beven Street East and INFORMAL setting.

ALL WELCOME

Get in touch by calling your As above local team: If you are aged 16 and over you can access our support Norfolk & Waveney: through your GP or any 0300 123 1503 other health or social care

Suffolk: 0300 123 1781 professional, or you can self-refer using the form on www.wellbeingnands.co.uk this website

We can offer Cruse ▪ Someone to Talk to in complete confidence Bereavement Care ▪ Information and advice on many aspects of bereavement Free service Just leave a short message on our answer phone 01502 722234 and we will get back to you Helpline: 0808 808 1677 or email [email protected]

Louise Hammilton Centre Sunrise Frendship 4th Wednesday 5.45 James Paget Hospital Over 18’s Bereavement of the month 7.15 Cost - £1 per meeting group Janice Turner 07511472648 Activities, guest speaker and refreshments A new group for those Bereavement 2nd Tuesday of 10.30 Parish room at St Peter’s Church in who are experiencing Upside Down Group each month 11.30 Carlton Colville bereavement, meeting in an informal atmosphere Contact Angie 01502 511072 where you can come if 07584136402 you are looking for help, or support, encouragement Contact Heather 01502 588293 or a listening ear. An opportunity to sit together and share experiences. Purple Rose Life Centre Sussex Road Business Purple Rose We can offer varied support Sussex Road Business Centre Centre,2nd Floor including Face to Face (a 2nd Floor Sussex Road charge of £10 for this service) We are Here for You Sussex Road Gorleston Need someone to talk to? and Telephone Counselling Gorleston Gt Yarmouth (free) Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 6PE Norfolk, NR31 6PE contact us today: [email protected] For more information and a

friend who can help; contact us today: Call Us 01493 717310

15 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing National Rheumatoid Second Tuesday 5.30 Meet in the ‘Buzz Room’ of the (January-November). Arthritis Society – each month 7.00 Louise Hamilton Centre, James Local group JPH Paget Hospital, Meetings will sometimes Gorleston, alternate between a The Great Great Yarmouth, guest speaker and social Yarmouth & NR31 6LA meetings Waveney NRAS Group

Parkinsons Support First Monday of 2-4 St Benedict's Hall We offer information, Group the month Hollingsworth Road friendship and support to Lowestoft NR32 4AX local people with Parkinson's, their families Contact and carers.We also Richard Eatock 01502 585430 organise regular events or and social activities. Join Mike Regis, Support Group Co- us - and meet other ordinator people affected by Parkinson's in your area. 01502 560 047

Over Eaters Every Friday 10.30 St Andrews church Anonymus am Roman Road Part of Buddy system NR32 2QD *Trevor, from the “No fees, no weigh-in. Overeaters Anonymous We are a fellowship. We Or call Trevor on 07957 911 213 extend a lifeline of hope Lowestoft group, said: “A and action to fellow for more warm welcome awaits all complulsive overeaters.” who have a sincere desire www.oagb.org.uk to stop eating compulsively. Come and meet us and see if OA might work for you.

Cocaine Anonymus Wednesdays 7 pm Faith, Hope and Courage 8.30 pm St Andrews church Part of Buddy system * Roman Road NR32 2QD Just Pop in

Kirkley Mill Health Physiotherapy Did you know you can self-refer to the physio Centre department at the Kirkley Mill, some of the conditions Clifton Road they treat, if not sure please contact them Self- refer Lowestoft NR33 0DR • Joint problems (Back, neck shoulder etc.) T: 01502 448666 • Soft tissue injuries, sprains and strains • Aches and pains

• Arthritis • Rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery

16 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Suffolk Help in First and Third 10-12 Pakefield Church Hall Welcome to the home Mutiple sclerosis Friday of each Sunnydale Avenue page of Waveney SHIMS. SHIMS month Pakefield We are a Self Help Group NR33 0JZ run by people with MS Louise Hamilton Centre for others with MS. Few

Third informally JPH people know more about on third Contact MS than those with it. Wednesday of Madge ING at every Month [email protected] telephone 01502 581712

Support for ME Action for Me Free online support for people Good online site, with ME with lots of information Myalgic Encephalomyelitis ME

https://www.actionforme.org.uk

Surviving United 1st and 3rd 6pm The Kirkley centre Support for group providing (Female) Monday of each 8pm 154 London Road a safe and confidential month South Lowestoft environment for female NR33 0AZ survivors of sexual abuse to meet and support each other Angie 07900 391 412 Surviving United 2nd Wenesday of 5pm Victim Support Male group supporting (male) each month 7pm 31 Market Row survivors of sexual abuse Great Yarmouth and domestic abuse NR30 1PB

Angie 07900 391 412

Useful contacts (Safety) Anonymous and Free 24 hours a day Samaritans confidential 14 Beach Rd, The Samaritans Lowestoft universal number NR32 1EA 116 123 free Free to call even from mobile Phone: 01502 500800 [email protected]

www.samaritans.org

Phone 0800 1111 Childline Free 24 hours a day Childline is here to help Email link through website anyone under 19 in the UK 1-2-1 Counsellor chat with any issue they are

going through Website: www.childline.org.uk

17 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing MIND We provide advice and Weekdays 9am - 6pm Infoline 0300 123 3393 support to empower anyone experiencing a Email [email protected] mental health problem. Website www.mind.org.uk/ Big White Wall A safe online community of Available 24/7 www.bigwhitewall.com people who are anxious, (Safe online community) down or not coping who support each other by sharing what’s troubling them, guided by trained professionals Ladies Groups South Lowestoft Cost of £1.50 per Ladies Group 2nd and 4th 2.30 Methodist Church meeting Monday Corner of Carlton Road Activities, guest speaker and Social Group 2nd and 4th NR33 0DY refreshments Wednesdays 2pm Mary Spalding 01502 528533

[email protected]

1st and 3rd St Andrews church Ladies group Tuesday 7-9 pm Roman Road Part of Buddy system * St andrews evening NR32 2QD Gill Gabb 01502 572546 [email protected]

Pakefield Wives Fortnightly 8pm Pakefield Church hall Wednesdays Sunningdale Avenue Pakefield Suffolk NR33 7DB

Ladies Group Thursdays 2.30 St peters & St John’s church 4pm St Peters Road Kirkley NR33 0ED

Ladies group First Wednesday 7.30pm Oulton Community Centre Lots of speakers, events of each month Meadow Road and crafts going on Lowestoft throughout the year. NR32 3AZ £2 payable each month For further information contact: for coffee and raffle. Mrs Shreeve (secretary) 01502 565319

Carlton Wives Every second 8pm The Lounge Carlton Colville Contact 01502 581403 ( Lounge) Tuesday Community Centre for further details of this Hall Road or other groups Carlton Colville Lowestoft NR33 8BT

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Whitton Life A group for anyone of any age who likes Centre Tuesday to knit, Crochet or Cross Stitch. Meet Knit and Knatter 9.30 – 12pm other people who share your enthusiasm or learn a new skill. £1 per week

Wednesday Free social group for older folks in need

Lunch Box 12 – 2pm of a homecooked meal, and social activities such as bingo and beetle drives!

Donation only – no charge. Transport available if required.

Thursday Parent & Toddler Group 9.15 – 11pm This includes refreshments, toys, activities, crafts and songs for the children. Thursday Community Café 11.30 – 2.30pm Café open for cooked meals, snacks, childrens corner and optional support services.

Support services

SCC Councillor Surgery 12 – 2pm

CAB advisor 12 - 2pm 2nd Thursday of the month

WDC Housing Officer 11.30 – 12.30pm 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month

East Suffolk Food Bank Collection Point 11.30 – 2pm weekly

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Thursday Café open for evening meal with Thursday Dinners 3.30 – 5 pm activities for children. See website for dates. Friday Ladies Coffee & Chat 1.15 – 2.45pm Social group for ladies in the area offering time out, craft, meals, trips etc Friday After school Chill Out 3.30 – 5.30pm For primary school age – craft, games, cooking, Wii and activities based round moral and spiritual themes.

Sundays If you’ve never been to church or have Sunday Space 5 – 6pm and didn’t enjoy it, this is the church for Last Sunday of the month you. With food, activities and encounter. All ages welcome.

Lowestoft Library

Manager: Jane Rothon

Clapham Road South, Lowestoft NR32 1DR

Tel: 01502 674660 Fax: 01502 528562 Email: [email protected] Friends group: Friends of Lowestoft Library

Older people's events

Top Time: events and activities for older people Tuesday, 1400-1530

Reading groups

Literary Locusts reading group first Wednesday of the month, 1030-1130

Poetry appreciation group: held in the Red Corner – copies of poems will be handed out – refreshments available for a donation

Wednesday, 1400-1530

Reading group: in the Navigator room last Tuesday of the month, 1850-2030

Writing groups

20 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Writer’s group: in the Navigator room second Tuesday of the month, 1845-1945

Writers in Lowestoft Library (WILL): in the Red Corner of the library last Monday of the month, 1330-1430

IT help

Absolute Beginners 1:1: Internet and computer training sessions for beginners – book in advance

Sessions arranged on a mutually convenient basis, N/a

Councillor surgeries & professional advice

CV surgery arranged on a mutually convenient basis, library opening hours

Trading Standards drop-in advice last Tuesday of the month, 1300-1500

Fundraising, stalls & book sales

Book sale second Saturday of the month, 0900-1300

Table top sale

Sunday every four weeks, 1000-1600 Tue 14 Mar, 2017 – Fri 30 Jun, 2017

Oulton Broad Library

92 Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Opening Hours: Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 3LR Monday - 10am – 12pm

Email: [email protected], Tuesday 10am – 1pm / 2pm – 5pm phone: 01502 523442 Wednesday 10am – 1pm / 2pm – 5pm

Thursday 10am – 1pm / 2pm – 6pm

IT and printing facilities Friday 10am – 1pm / 2pm – 6pm

• Free wifi Saturday 10am – 1pm / 2pm – 5pm • Book a computer • Photocopying: A4 available Sunday 11am – 4pm • Colour printing: A4 available IT help • Scan to email • Printing, photocopying & scanning charges Internet training session for beginners: book in advance

Children's events Sunday, 1100-1600 Craft activities: for primary school age children Older people's events Sunday, 1100-1445 Top Time: events and activities for older people Family playtime for 0-5 year olds

Monday, 1300-1430 Monday, 1030-1130

Reading groups 21 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Term-time only. Youth book club: for children aged 12 to 15 Lego club two Sundays a month, 1400-1500 every other Sunday, 1115-1215 Refreshments provided. Please contact the library Please contact the library for more details and to book place in advance. £1 per builder or £1.50 per family. for more information.

Lowestoft Sling Library [email protected]

Lunch Clubs

Lowestoft Masonic Last Wednesday 11.30 The Lowestoft Masonic Hall The Club operates to provide The Avenue a social outlet for older Every month 2pm people. Those who are lonely, Lowestoft recovering from illness or Suffolk needing a change of scenery NR33 7LJ are especially welcome. Each meal costs £9 and notification 01502 586308 is required if not attending. It is a two course meal preceded by a sherry or fruit Transport can be arranged if juice and concluded with required through a system of private coffee or tea. There is a raffle cars each month. Trinity Methodist Church Luncheon Club, Lowestoft Trinity Lunch club Wednesday 12.30pm Over 60s Lunch Club. Join us High Street for a two course meal, cup of Lowestoft tea and companionship. Suffolk NR321HU Please call 01502 583342 to book a place Mrs Pat Wall 01502 583342

http://trinitymethodistlowestoft.uk/g roups-activities/

Over 60s Lunch Club. Whitton Life Lunch Wednesday 12pm The whitton life centre Join us for a two course Box 2pm 4 The Green meal, cup of tea and Lowestoft companionship. Suffolk NR33 9AZ Please call 01502 583342 to book a place Liz Read & Esther Day 07877987860 Our phone is manned 07877987860 Monday to Friday 9- [email protected] 3pm http://www.londonroad.org.uk

22 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Luncheon Club Thursday 12.30 Lowestoft South Salvation Army A tasty nutritious 3 1.45 Carlton Road course meal prepared on site.Cost £3.50 Contact 01502 574815

www.salvationarmy.org.uk/lowestoft-south Southern Lights Saturday 1pm FREE nutritious 3 course Free meals for those As above meal provided for those in need in need Social Groups Lowestoft Every 2nd and 4th 2 -4 St Benedicts Church For all ages from church Friendship club Wednesday of Hollingsworth Road folk to the wider Gunton the month Lowestoft community Suffolk A group for people in the NR32 4AX community to get together to enjoy Friendship, games

& crafts Contact Ray Trudgett 01502 583688 New members welcome or Rev. Trevor Reiss 01502 511464

Classic Cars 2nd Wednesday 7.30 Park Hill Hotel Lowestoft Classic of every month 10.00 Lowestoft Vehicle Club NR32 5DQ

Contact [email protected] or Park Hill for further details

Coffee and Catchup First Thursday of 12pm Sam’s Coffee House 132 Social the month 2pm Bevan Street East Lowestoft NR32 2AQ 16 to 25 year olds Steve Warner 07341 867 140 [email protected]

Breakfast Cafe Every Monday 9 am St Andrews church Part of Buddy system (not bank holidays) Roman Road NR32 2QD * Gill Gabb 01502 572546 Suggested donation 25p [email protected]

Community Cafe Every Monday 9 - 1 Trinity Methodist Church Also distribution centre for morning High Street food bank Lowestoft NR32 1HU

Tel: 01502 573043

[email protected] Dance and Music Every Friday 19.45 Carlton Colville Community Centre A variety of music from Club for the over Evening 23.15 Hall Road the 50’s to the early 80’s. 40’s Carlton Colville Bring your own drinks and Lowestoft NR33 8BT food. £5 paid at the door (price includes a raffle ticket and a cuppa) 23 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Part of Buddy system Gardening Team Mondays 1 pm St Andrews church Roman Road * October to NR32 2QD March Gill Gabb 01502 572546 (not bank holidays) [email protected]

Fun Bingo 4th Tuesday of 7.30 pm As above the month Meet up Monday Every Monday 10.30 Norman Warrior Free tea and toast and a Community social Fir Lane natter. group open to Lowestoft anyone NR32 2RB

thenormanwarrior.co.uk Tel: 01502 561982 Part of Buddy system Monday Club Social 2nd Monday of 2 pm St Andrews church over 50’s the month Roman Road * NR32 2QD Gill Gabb 01502 572546 [email protected] Meetup Social group for likeminded people. Our meetup’s are varied www.meetup.com/Lowestoft-50-Social-Meetup/ and include indoor and outdoor activities, meet & NO-ONE NEEDS TO or contact Lorraine on 07973671273 if not computer savvy. chat, pub quizzes, dinning BE LONELY out, visits to the theatre or 50+ cinema, ten pin bowling, walks, boat trips. We are always open to requests and suggestions from our members too. Kirkley Meet up Every 2nd The Kirkley Centre If you are new to the area and or just want to pop in for 4th Tuesday 10-12pm London Road South For further coffee, a get together and information contact Kereena on a chat you will be made very welcome. Drinks 01502 558353 or Email: available. [email protected]

This is a great social group Women-like-Me Women-Like-Me is a charity that has been formed by women who for women with lots going Social group want to help other women to feel better about themselves on, too many to name. We can't make all your health problems disappear but we can They have Garden Angels support you to help you feel better because you will be around other that help those unable to women. do their gardens. Everyone is welcome,please check We have an allotment where Women can come along to help or just out what we have going sit to take time out for themselves. on or email Clare to find out more and have a chat. Email: Clare at [email protected]

Website https://www.women-like-me.co.uk/

Or look us up on facebook.

24 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing These are for women to go for a cuppa and a chat, do some Gardening 3 Allotments Women-like-me gardening or get involved with other things, it’s up to you. You A place to be Lowestoft can do as much or as little as you want.

A place to be Beccles Fun Place to be A place to be Kessingland Contact: Clare at [email protected]

Check out their website https://www.women-like-me.co.uk/

or look us up on facebook

Mens Shed Monday Lowestoft Men's Shed Wednesday If you want to join, or 28A Stradbroke Road, Lowestoft can help the Lowestoft Saturdays NR33 7HN, United Kingdom Men's Shed, please 9am – 12.30pm Contact: Bob Peek contact us [email protected] Call 01502 519785

Fishing (sea) Various types of fishing Lowestoft sea anglers 57 Lorne Park Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0RB Contact 01502 581943 Lowestoft Monday 10am St Margarets Road Lowestoft Please note there are no Allotment 1pm NR32 4HN toilets on site. Feel free to bring food and drink. Tea Pippa Hoskin 07341 867 110 Friday 10am and coffee is provided. Andrea Bland 07876681576 2.30pm Carlton Colville Community centre 7pm Carlton Colville Community Centre Badminton Wed 7.30 Hall Road 7pm Carlton Colville Bowls Mon 2.30-4.30 Lowestoft NR33 8BT Thur (sept-april) Fri 3.15 Contact 01502 581403 for further information Dance Classes Mon – Tue – Wed 1.30 2.30

Keepfit Tues Carlton Colville over Thursdays 2pm Uplands Community Centre Activities incl: raffle,bingo, 50’s Club 4pm Ashburham Way fish and chips and a buffet + Carlton Colville members go out for a meal NR33 8LJ twice a year

£1.20 charge Mrs Michelle Muttitt Ward 07828 664497 [email protected]

25 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Corton Mustard Every 2nd afternoons Corton Methodists Church Afternoon Social Activities, Seed group Wednesday of Yarmouth Road and Guest speakers the month Lowestoft NR32 5WH Photographic Club Every 7.30 Trinity Methodist Church Wednesday 10pm Park Road from Lowestoft September to May NR32 4HU

Contact 01502 572 935

Digital Imaging Group Every 2nd and 4th 7.30 St Benedicts Church Friday of the 10pm Hollingsworth Road month Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4AX

Contact Roger Preston 01502 567688

Kirkley Centre Monday 5pm Contact 0777 3933 238 £5 per person “What’s on” guide 7pm Animation club

Monday 5.45 Contact 0300 123 1503 Stress Control 8pm Worshop 2nd Monday of 11am (NHS Wellbeing service) A Free facility for Unpaid each month 4pm Contact 07519 153632 Open Door Adult Carers and those

Carer Support carers recentlu bereaved

Group 2nd Monday of 6pm As above

each month 8.30 Also Free facility Carer Support

Group for Young Contact the Kirkley Centre Peer partnership group for Adults those recovering from Tuesday 3pm addictive behavior, family 5pm 01502 558353 to register your SMART Recovery or interested professionals. details

Youth Project for young Tuesdays and 4pm Contact Mel on 07474 582509 people aged 8 – 16, Thursdays 7pm evenings consist of various Shine Project workshops and activities,

such as dance, sport,

games, arts and crafts etc.

1st Friday of the 12-2pm Contact Kirkley Centre sling Library Sling library provides you with month 01502 558353 an opportunity to meet others

Or contact who babywear, and to try You can hire or buy various different styles of sling your slings. at a low cost before you part Look before you make [email protected] with your money and buy one. any decisions 26 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing

Lowestoft Twice a month 7.30 www.lowestoftlocalhistory.co.uk Archaeological + on Thursdays 9pm Local History From Sept - June Society Stamp Club 1st Tuesday of 7.30 St Benedicts Church the month 10pm Hollingsworth Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4AX

Contact John Blowers 01502 566731

60+ Monday club Every week on a Unsure Kirkley and Pakefield Social Club A social gathering for the Monday Please Walmer Road 60+ providing weekly activities such as craftwork, check Lowestoft games, quizzes and bingo. Annual events include Outings, Parties and Contact. 01502 513549 Entertainment. Free refreshments of tea/coffee/biscuits.

Theatre Every 10.30 Marina Theatre A fun relaxed group for Over 50’s Wednesday 12.00 Marina over 50s to explore theatre, meet new people and try Next Stagers Lowestoft new things. NR32 1HH

[email protected] 10am – 5pm

Walking Football Wednesdays 3pm Kirkley and Pakefield FC Walking Football is a slow 4pm Walmer Road paced version of the Lowestoft beautiful game primarily NR33 7LE aimed at the over 50s Plat the game you love but

reduce the chances of Barrie Atkins injury. It’s a great way to 01502 513549 keep fit, learn skills, have fun and socialise all at the www.kproyalsfc.co.uk same time.

Transport D.I.A.L Service operates Mon - Fri 0830 – 1700 Bookings: Disabled, mobility-impaired Leiston: Lowestoft: or elderly & rurally-isolated people eligible 01728 830 516 Membership registration required 0815 - 1600 Mon - Fri

Minimum 24 hours notice of journey 01502 528 948 Lowestoft: Bus fare rates apply (but not concessionary passes) 1502 528 948 Home to shops, surgeries, friends etc. All vehicles wheelchair accessible 0815 - 1600 Mon – Fri BACT Booking: Connecting People Telephone to book a seat up to 7 days in advance. 01986 896896 27 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Door to Door First come first served basis Return Fares are: Service You can register over the £3.00 for journeys less than 5 miles phone only takes a couple of minutes. £3.60 for journeys between 5 – 9 miles

£5.00 for journeys between 9 – 15 miles

Routes are scheduled on the previous day & passengers receive a telephone call to confirm their pick-up time.

The Door to door service is available to anyone who cannot use conventional bus services or does not have access to a car. This can be for a physical reason or due to a rural location with no regular bus service.You have to be a Registered Member to use the Door to door service, its free to register

Patient Transport E-zec medical services Ambulance transportation delivering you to your hospital appointment. booking office and enquiries To find out if you are eligible please contact E-zec medical 0300 999 6666 Overall wellbeing

Part of Buddy system * Social Walks Fortinightly Wednesdays South Pier 7th & 21st June, 5th & 19th July, Lowestoft 2nd July, 16th & 30th August Part of Wellbeing program , 13th & 27th September, Eve Ringer 07431 867 137 11th & 35th October [email protected]

Scores Walks Meet in the carpark at the There is no booking and it is normally free. On walk and Lowestoft Every Sunday 10 am bottom of the Ravine Talk days there will be an From For further information optional retiring collection October 2018 to for the leader or a relevant charity of their choice. It is March 2019 Contact 07931714990 not a race nor do you have to complete the whole Once a month there is a walk walk. So you can join us for and talk. With a speaker. a delve into Lowestofts past, present and future!

Pilates • Oulton Community Centre, Lowestoft, NR32 3AZ. Helen Pybus Monday 9.30- 10.30am and 10.30-11am. 07814 651740 A system of physical conditioning involving • Elm Tree Primary School, Lowestoft, NR33 9HN. low impact exercises Wednesday 7-8pm and Thursday 7-8pm. and stretches, sometimes performed • Venue of Performing Arts, Lowestoft, NR33 9NA. Cost between £2-£9 on specialist Tuesday 10.45-11.45am. equipment

• Oulton Community Centre, Lowestoft, NR32 3AZ.

Wednesday 9-10am.

• The Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft, NR33 0AZ. Alex Bond 07951 019456 Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm. Alex Bond 07951 019456.

28 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Pilates Monday 9.30am Bloodmoore Community Centre Classes are mixed levels, open to females and Monday 5.00pm Carlton Court males from 14 – 114!!! Monday 6.20pm Christchurch Lowestoft Tuesday 5.30pm Carlton Primary School Beginners please contact Thursday 6.00pm Kessingland Community me if interested. Centre Thursday 7.30pm Bloodmoor Community Centre Any questions contact me Jackie on 07962071131

Strength and Improve flexibility and strength, boost energy levels and Ben Lambert 01502

Flex 5 improve mobility with this therapeutic class that 532540 introduces a series of stretches, positions and routines. Cost £5 • Waterlane Leisure Centre, Lowestoft, NR32 2NH. Tuesday 8.30-9.15am and Wednesday 10.30-11.15am.

Volunteering Volunteering can be a great way to get more active. There are hundreds of opportunities across Suffolk for you to get involved in. Check out the website below

http://volunteersuffolk.org.uk/ or call

Community Action Suffolk on 01473 345400

North East Suffolk Citizens Advice (Volunteers needed)

Volunteering at Citizens Advice is a fantastic way to use your experience, learn new skills and build your confidence.

YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A REAL A REAL DIFFERENCE to change your life and the life of others get in touch. [email protected]

Food Banks need your support (volunteers needed)

Volunteering for the Food Bank can make a real difference to so many lives. Helping with those daily struggles that a lack of money can cause.

If you feel this is for you contact Ben Parish on 01502 537527

The Lowestoft Community Church runs the local food banks and would appreciate your support in any way that you can offer.

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Community Fire Worker

You could help raise awareness of home fire safety by attending local events, you will learn to fit smoke alarms and give fire safety advice. You will get to meet new people, support your community and learn new skills.

Call 01473 260588 Or Email: [email protected] We need volunteers from throughout Suffolk and from all backgrounds so if this suits you get in touch.

Marie Curie Care and support through terminal illness.

Join your local fundraising group, raise money for your community, make new friends and have fun.

Contact Angela Bussey on 07872 503670 Email: [email protected]

Home Start in Suffolk

Have you thought of volunteering?

Our volunteers support Suffolk families on a weekly basis. By joining our team you will receive accredited training, ongoing support and friendship.

Call 01502 507988 Or Email www.homestartinsuffolk.org

Yoga Every 1 – 8.30 St Margaret’s Church Hall Wednesday 147 Hollingsworth Road evening Lowestoft NR32 4BW

Contact: Paul 01493 667980

30 Asset/solutions/CS/2017/ongoing Physical All the activities on this site have been checked and are Annie Groves Active Activities appropriate for clients but are also just suggestions. Classes can Wellbeing Activities also change frequently, so please contact the venue/instructor Officer listed prior to attending. They will also undertake a health annie.groves@onelifesuff questionnaire with you before you start. There are plenty of other olk.co.uk classes or activities locally you might want to try. To find an activity or class near you, please contact the friendly Active 07557 633824 Wellbeing Team on the details below and we will help: Annie www.onelifesuffolk.co.uk Groves, Ben Jackson, Nick Pringle, Janet Lawrence Annie

55+ Activities Lowestoft O-GO-GO Contact Young Mums Various activities on offer, here are a few: Alex Bond 70+ Beginners Zumba, indoor archery, beginners badminton, seated 07904538939 yoga, swimming, walking football, nordick walking, recreational cycling. There are lots of activities on offer and these are being [email protected] added to all the time. Pick up a leaflet from the sports centre or contact O-GO-GO. One Active Wellbeing To check if you fit the criteria, to find out more Life Health activities – Walking, fitness classes, swimming etc and to book a class contact: Suffolk Weight management - group sessions or Slimming World* Stop Smoking sessions www.onelifesuffolk.co.uk People with Long term Health Conditions Phone: 01473 718193 Over 16

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