SuFfOlK gEt Artlink 20 1 Miles Ward Court, 1 Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AY Phone: 01986 873955 2 Email: [email protected] www.suffolkartlink.org.uk Registered Charity Number: 1110898 Company Number: 5354844 CrrrEa TIVVE
A DiReCtOrYOf WhErE To ExPlOrE YoUr CREATIVITY In SuFfOlK WeLcOmE
WELCOME to our 2012 directory of CREATIVE things to do in Suffolk .
Find out about some of the places that offer disabled people inspiring and creative things to do, from writing and dancing to singing and painting. The directory is also available on the Rural Arts Suffolk website, www.ruralartssuffolk.org.uk . We asked individual organisations to tell us what they provide. If you have any queries about how each organisation caters to your needs then please contact them using the details from this directory.
If you require this in alternative formats please get in touch with Suffolk Artlink. CoNtEnTs CrAfTs
Lowestoft and District Mencap Society CONTENTS We are a community centre offering activities for people with learning difficulties and their carers. CRAFTS 3 Contact: Jennifer Wallin Address: The Unity Centre, Unit 1, 6 Milton Road East, East Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1NT CROSS ARTFORM 5 Telephone: 01502 539810 Email: [email protected] DANCE 13 They provide; Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. DRAMA 16 Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
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GALLERIES & ART STUDIOS 25
MUSEUMS & HERITAGE 28 Paint and Create MUSIC 31 Pottery, painting & other arts & craft workshops for all ages and OTHER 35 abilities. Booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Mobile workshops also available where we come to you. SPOKEN & WRITTEN WORD 41 Contact: Sally Rivett VISUAL ARTS 44 Address: Unit 3, Henstead Arts & Crafts Centre, Toad Row, Henstead, Beccles, NR34 7LG Telephone: 01502 744244 Email: [email protected] Website: www.paintandcreate.co.uk They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
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The Yard Project Art in Mind
The Yard Project is a Community Interest Company. We have a Creative arts courses in museums and galleries throughout Suffolk range of community groups, including pottery, pastels, arts and for anyone who would like to gain confidence through making art crafts, knit stitch and yarn, creative textiles. The groups are within a small supportive group of people. informal and friendly and everyone shares skills, respects and supports others. We also have events and one off sessions including Contact: Juliet Lockhart willow weaving, bike recycling, felt making etc. Address: CSV Media Clubhouse, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1RS Contact: Clare Meade Telephone: 07847 894602 Address: Off Ashby Road (Between Norwich Road and Email: [email protected] Maidstone Road), Lowestoft NR32 2BB Website: insideoutartinmind.blogspot.co.uk Telephone: 01502 584305 They provide; Email: [email protected] Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Website: www.theyardproject.co.uk Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Eye Arts Club
Willowmead Studios Arts club for children and young people 7 to 25 years old with and without additional needs. Sessions run by professional artists with We are an Alpaca farm that has a small cafe and shop which sells support provided by volunteers. Themed projects include dance, handmade knitted, woven and gifts using Alpaca and natural yarn. drama, puppet and mask making, film and animation activities. Workshops held are weaving, spinning, natural dye, knitting and crochet. New members welcome. Summer Opening: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm. Contact: Liz Waugh McManus or Pat Brightwell Alpaca viewing Sundays only 10.30am to 3.30pm Address: Dove Hall, Dove Lane, Eye, IP23 7BD Address: Otley Bottom, Otley, Suffolk, IP6 9NG Telephone: 01379 668464 or 01379 870100 Telephone: 01473 274390 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.eye-arts-club.org.uk Website: www.willowmead-alpacas.co.uk They provide; Opportunities developed and delivered mostly by disabled people. Opportunities They provide; developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. is very welcome. Detailed access information.
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Greenfingers Productions Leading Lives (Felixstowe)
Produces multi-sensory interactive shows for people with profound Socialisation, educational, vocational, sport, health & well being & and complex disabilities. Shows include music, dance, scent and general support for adults with learning difficulties/disabilities. Also touch and are delivered to small audiences of participants and opportunities for people to become part of their local communities. carers by professional performers. Contact: Gary Goodwin Contact: Liz Waugh McManus Address: Felixstowe youth & community centre, Telephone: 01379 668464 or 07963 512549 Maidstone Road, IP11 9EF Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01394 283091/0789 4598278 Website: www.greenfingersproductions.org.uk Email: [email protected] Website: www.leadinglives.org.uk They provide; Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities They provide; where everyone is very welcome. Detailed access information. Opportunities developed and delivered mostly by disabled people. Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
Leading Lives (Ipswich)
Inside Out Arts In Mental Health We offer daytime opportunities to adults with learning disabilities. We offer a wide variety of activities from our Hub as well as in the Inside Out is an arts and mental health charity founded in 2003. We local area. We have tutors delivering activities in Zumba, Arts, are committed to providing programmes throughout the year for Drama, Music, Yoga, Silk Painting and many more. people drawn to the therapeutic arts as a way of improving and sustaining their mental health and well being. Contact: Milly Gaski n\ Lucy Humphrey Address: Rushmere Community Hub, Humber Doucy Lane, Contact: Inside Out Community Ipswich, IP4 3PD Address: CSV, The Point, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1RS Telephone: 01473 588505 Telephone: 07947 565711 Email: [email protected] or Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.insideoutcommunity.com They provide; They provide; Opportunities developed and delivered mostly by disabled people. Opportunities Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. is very welcome.
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Leading Lives (Mildenhall) Mike McManus
Mildenhall Leisure Club. Venue Jubilee Centre, Mildenhall is a club I am an experienced workshop leader covering a whole range of arts for adults with learning disabilities (unless fully independent must be activities. I have led many 'one-off' arts sessions and longer term accompanied by care support). Cost per session is £4.00 (£8.00 projects. Many recent projects have been with people with per day) Open Thursdays 10.00 - 12.00 & 13.15 -15.00. additional needs creating animation films. We offer a variety of arts/craft and entertainment activities. Contact: Mike McManus Contact: Andrew McLees or David Owner Telephone: 01379 668464 Address: Mildenhall Resource Centre, Recreation Way, Email: [email protected] Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7HG Website: www.obelon.co.uk or www.ko-an.org or Telephone: 01638 713182 www.vimeo.com/user3294568 Email: [email protected] or They provide; [email protected] Opportunities developed and delivered mostly by disabled people. Opportunities They provide; developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. is very welcome.
Liz Waugh McManus Obelon Arts Artist exhibiting contemporary glass/film installation locally and nationally. Available to run sculpture, animation or puppetry projects Performs shows in theatres, schools and community venues locally and workshops in community and educational settings. Experienced and nationally which incorporate puppetry and masks. Organises in supporting people with additional needs. Tuition in cast and arts projects in educational and community settings with adults and kilnformed glass available. children of all abilities. Contact: Liz Waugh McManus Contact: Mike McManus/Liz Waugh McManus Telephone: 01379 668464 or 07963 512549 Telephone: 01379 668464 or 07963 512549 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] or Website: www.lizwaughmcmanus.co.uk or www.obelon.co.uk [email protected] Website: www.obelon.co.uk They provide; Opportunities developed and delivered mostly by disabled people. Opportunities They provide; developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. is very welcome. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
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Pastel Community Interest Company Suffolk Artlink
PASTEL actively supports disadvantaged people - living in rural East Suffolk Artlink provides a wide range of participatory creative Suffolk - with personal development, life and employability skills activities across all art forms for people of all abilities. training. It is a social enterprise, founded by parent /carers and managed by volunteers. We are committed to improving the life Address: Suffolk Artlink, 1 Miles Ward Court, Halesworth, IP19 8AY choices for our service users - to prevent social isolation, and help Telephone: 01986 873955 them move towards independence and lead fulfilling lives by playing Email: [email protected] a positive role in their communities. PASTEL aims to raise their Website: www.suffolkartlink.org.uk aspirations and attainment. They provide; Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Contact: Don Tricker Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Address: The Fromus Centre, Saxmundham, IP17 1XP Telephone: 01728 604944 Email: [email protected] Website: www.pastel.org.uk They provide; Opportunities developed and delivered mostly by disabled people. Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people.
Stow Hundreds The Cut Arts Centre
A not-for-profit community group which provides opportunities for The Cut Arts Centre provides a wide variety of theatre, cinema, people to take part in a wide variety of community activities dance and music and offers many regular classes and art exhibitions. including music, drama, cabaret and theatre. Contact: Aafke Groeneveld Contact: Tarby Davenport Address: New Cut, Halesworth, IP19 8BY Address: The Cottage, Wetherden, Stowmarket, IP14 3JS Telephone: 01986 873285 Telephone: 01359 240724 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.newcut.org Website: www.tarbydavenport.com They provide; Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Detailed access information.
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Waveney & Blyth Arts Bury Tango
Projects, activities, and a multimedia web site that celebrate and We provide a range of activities connected with the intimate social promote the Waveney and Blyth and its creative individuals, dance known as Argentine Tango - training in progressive classes organisations and communities. from absolute novice to advanced levels and events for practice and social dancing such as Milongas. Contact: Jan Dungey Address: 14 Lower Olland St, Bungay, NR35 1BX Contact: Mick or Nikki Telephone: 01986 895227 Address: The Hunter Club, St Andrews Street South, Email: [email protected] Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PJ Website: www.waveneyandblytharts.com Telephone: 01449 736367 or 07515480054 Email: [email protected] They provide; Website: www.burytango.co.uk Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Detailed access information. They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
DanceEast
DanceEast brings world class dance to the East of England, presenting a diverse programme of performances to widen audience experience. As well working with established choreographers/ companies, DanceEast encourages emerging artists by providing training, support and performance opportunities. DanceEast has a developing programme of activities for children and adults with additional needs. Classes run weekly at the Jerwood DanceHouse. Address: DanceEast, Jerwood DanceHouse, Foundry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1DW Telephone: 01473 295230 Email: [email protected] Website: www.danceeast.co.uk
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Lagabag Cotswold Morris Dancers Venue of Performing Arts
We need new dancers and musicians. To dance we need physically Performing Arts, Tuition in Dancing and singing, Theatre fit people - all musicians welcome, but need a degree of mobility as Performance Skills all taught by professional qualified staff. we often perform on fields at fetes etc, and move around from position to position. A very friendly and supportive group. Dances Contact: Libby Newton are taught, so no experience necessary, but welcome. Address: Venue of Performing Arts Units 6&7 Enterprise Park, School Road, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR33 9NA. Address: Claydon Village Hall Telephone: 01502 573000 Telephone: 01379 783016 Email: Via Website Email: [email protected] Website: venueofperformingarts.com Website: www.lagabagmorris.org.uk They provide; They provide; Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
Xavier Navarre Dance
Martlesham Sequence Dance Club Classes and workshops in Ballroom, Latin, Argentine Tango and West Coast Swing, from absolute beginner through to professional. Modern sequence dancing. Contact: Xavier Navarre Contact: Mr. T. Knight Address: 3 Lynn Mews, Lynn Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7AN Address: Martlesham Community Hall, Felixstowe Road, IP12 4PB Telephone: 01760 336410 Telephone: 01473 729424 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.ballroomeast.co.uk They provide; They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
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Brantham Amateur Theatrical Society HighTide Festival Theatre
Acting and singing for enjoyment and an audience. The HighTide Academy is a three-week summer training opportunity for 12-21 year olds at The Cut, Halesworth. Led by professional Contact: Mrs. Angie Heath directors, each week of workshops is focused on a different Telephone: 01206 396674 speciality in craft and explores a range of approaches to Email: [email protected] performance, text and making new work. All courses end with a Website: www.batsonline.com final performance. They provide; Contact: Philippa Wilkinson Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Address: The Cut Arts Centre, 8 New Cut, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8BY Telephone: 0207 5669765 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hightide.org.uk They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
Mercury Theatre Colchester
EyesWrite The Mercury Theatre Colchester is a highly respected regional theatre and home to the critically acclaimed Mercury Theatre Using volunteer helpers we organize for local playwrights to have an Company, staging a broad mix of classic plays and new writing as well as working extensively within the local community and providing opportunity to hear their work read, or perhaps performed on stage a platform for local performing arts groups and artists. at local venues or broadcast over local community radio. Contact: Rachel Tarkenter Contact: Alan Huckle Address: Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PT Address: Woodside, 8 Victoria Hill, Eye, IP23 7BX Telephone: 01206 577006 Telephone: 01379 873536 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk Website: www.eyeswrite.org.uk They provide; They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Detailed access information.
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Needham Market Entertainment Company Red Rose Chain
We are an Amateur Dramatic Society putting on at least two Red Rose Chain is an independent theatre and film company, performances a year to the local community. running a variety of creative drama opportunities for young people and marginalised groups. Volunteering opportunities are available. Contact: Pat Cross The company also stages the annual event; Theatre In The Forest. Address: 39 Ludbrook Close, Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8EE Telephone: 01449 721991 Contact: Michael Linge Email: [email protected] Address: Gippeswyk Hall, Gippeswyk Avenue, Ipswich, IP2 9AF Website: needhammarketec.onesuffolk.net Telephone: 01473 603388 They provide; Email: [email protected] Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Website: www.redrosechain.com They provide; Opportunities developed and delivered mostly by disabled people. Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Detailed access information.
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich Stars of Light Theatre Company A 400-seat theatre in the heart of Suffolk's county town, with a mission of presenting high quality, diverse and accessible work, it Stars of Light Theatre Company provide an inclusive drama has emerged as a national leader recognized for the diversity of its experience for people with learning disabilities. Celebrating the audiences. It programs a range of Captioned performances, Audio performer within everyone the company works holistically with Described performances and British Sign Language performances. individuals and uses a person centred approach to create unique Contact: Kelly Kirkbride and entertaining theatre. Address: Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AS Contact: Rachel Bennett Telephone: 01473 295904 Address: 2, Mill Lane, Upper Layham, IP7 5JT Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07780 725132 Website: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/access Email: [email protected] They provide; They provide; Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. where everyone is very welcome. Detailed access information. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
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The Bunbury Players Brundish Village Hall
We are a small but friendly amateur dramatics group based in "Flicks-in-the-Sticks", is a community run cinema facility bringing Mildenhall, Suffolk. We welcome anyone from the age of 12 years recently circulated films to a rural area using the latest computer old whether it be on stage or making costumes, or painting the set. technology. Contact: Darren Mather, Chairperson Contact: David Mulrenan Address: c/o 9 Rosehip Avenue, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, Address: The Thorofare, Brundish, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 8BB Suffolk, IP28 8WS Telephone: 01728 628063 Telephone: 01638 552330 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: brundish.onesuffolk.net/brundish-village-hall Website: www.bunburyplayers.co.uk They provide; They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcomevery welcome.
Community Film
Community Film provides Video Production services to all individuals including the disabled. We are a mobile company and therefore can Woolpit Drama Club come to you where ever you are with our camera and lighting equipment. We also provide the following media trainings: Photoshop, Stage plays, Direction all theatre craft - farce through to musicals Video Production, Website design, Animation, 3D Modelling. and touring One Act Plays. Contact: Mathias Contact: David Messer (Secretary) Address: Community Film, c/o 6 Pownall Road, Ipswich, Address: c/oThe Rectory, 1 Old Rectory Gardens, Stanton, IP31 2JH Suffolk, IP3 0DS Telephone: 01359 250239 Telephone: 07898 746166 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: woolpitdramaclub.co.uk Website: www.communityfilm.co.uk They provide; They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
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DangerSpot Books Ltd Koan Arts CIC
Publisher of child safety books. Also provide drawn 2D animation Working with you, Koan Arts creates videos involving film and and cartoon drawing workshops. animation. We tailor our services to ensure that participants gain the most from the experience and we encourage as much "hands Contact: Hedley Griffin on" as possible. Our programmes won two national awards last year Address: PO BOX 274, Woodbridge, IP13 8WX for their creativity and the fact that they were primarily developed Telephone: 01986 798613 by disabled groups. Email: [email protected] Contact: David Jay Website: www.dangerspot.co.uk Address: 16 Reade Road, Holbrook, Ipswich They provide; Telephone: 01473 328283 Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Email: [email protected] Website: www.ko-an.org They provide; Opportunities developed and delivered mostly by disabled people. Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
Offshoot Films
We encourage students to undertake many roles within the Hedley Griffin Films filmmaking world, from scriptwriter to camera operator. Creating a positive atmosphere, students feel confident to contribute ideas, and Writer, illustrator and self-publisher of child safety books providing produce a film that they have ownership. Offshoot has a wealth of cartoon drawing and animation workshops. experience with all ages, diverse backgrounds and varying abilities. Contact: Hedley Griffin Contact: Paul Press Address: PO BOX 274, Woodbridge, IP13 8WX Address: 19 Kings Hill, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO100EH Telephone: 01986 798613 Telephone: 01787 370378 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.hedleygriffinfilms.com Website: www.offshoot-films.co.uk They provide; They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
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Regal Theatre Ipswich Art School
Independent cinema cum theatre, varied programme aimed at the The Ipswich Art School is an exciting new gallery with a changing local audience. Venue available for hire to local and community programme of modern and contemporary art exhibitions suitable for groups at cost. Wheelchair access to bar and auditorium. the whole family. For details of current exhibitions please visit our Contact: David Marsh website at www.cimuseums.org.uk. Address: Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AY Address: 1 Upper High Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QH Telephone: 01449 612825 Telephone: 01473 433681 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.regalstowmarket.co.uk Website: www.cimuseums.org.uk They provide; They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
Signals Media Arts Centre
Signals works in it's accessible studio in Colchester and also with groups and communities across the region, providing courses, screenings, events and production projects in film and digital media. Monika Cilmi Contact: Signals office Address: Victoria Chambers, St Runwald Street, Colchester CO1 1HF Art and design, workshops, courses, projects and commissions. Telephone: 01206 560255 Email: [email protected] Contact: Monika Cilmi Website: www.signals.org.uk Email: [email protected] Website: www.monikacilmi.com They provide; Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities They provide; where everyone is very welcome. Detailed access information. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
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Textile Arts Group Suffolk Town Hall Galleries, Ipswich
A membership group of textile artists which holds a regular annual The Town Hall Galleries is a dedicated visual arts venue in a beautiful summer exhibition. historic venue - right in the heart of Ipswich. At the Galleries, visitors can experience and participate in a range of contemporary exhibitions Contact: Terry Drane and events. Find out more by visiting www.cimuseums.org.uk. Address: Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape Telephone: 01473 433681 Address: Town Hall, Ipswich, IP1 1BH Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01473 433554 Website: www.tags.org.uk Email: [email protected] Website: www.cimuseums.org.uk They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
The Upstairs Gallery
A large 15 roomed arts and crafts gallery based in Suffolk. Award Woodbridge Art Club winning and inclusive for all, awards include Best Small Tourism Attraction and Top 100 Business/Barclays Bank. Rental space We are an open art group, offering all members opportunities to available for ALL artists, and can include web media, and mentoring. take part in artistic activities, classes, exhibitions, talks and demonstrations. Contact: Michelle Payne Address: Bank House, Exchange Square, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HH Contact: Bryan King Telephone: 01502 717191 Address: 15 Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge, IP12 1BY Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.theupstairsgallery.co.uk Website: www.woodbridgeartclub.co.uk They provide; They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
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Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich Ipswich Museum
See period rooms from the sumptuous Georgian Saloon, to the more Discover life in Roman Suffolk, find out about the Anglo-Saxon humble Victorian wing with its displays of children's toys and dolls origins of Ipswich, follow the growth of the town and visit our houses. Don't miss the biggest collection of paintings by exciting Egyptian Gallery. Explore how the countryside has changed Gainsborough and Constable outside of London. There is disabled over centuries of management and see how the museum looked access to parts of the Mansion but please contact us directly for 100 years ago in the Victorian Natural History Gallery. more detailed information. Address: High Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QH Address: Soane Street, Ipswich, IP4 2BE Telephone: 01473 433551 Telephone: 01473 433554 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.cimuseums.org.uk Website: www.cimuseums.org.uk They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
Framlingham Castle, English Heritage Museum of East Anglian Life
Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th century fortress with a We work with children with special needs, running a range of long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in training programmes and activities for disabled people and other Suffolk. The castle was once the refuge of Mary Tudor before she vulnerable members of society. We’ve incubated new social networks in our locality through a collaborative, inclusive approach became Queen in 1553 and visitors can now explore over 800 years and through volunteering. People bring positive change to their lives of life at Framlingham Castle in the ‘From Powerhouse to through their involvement with the museum. Poorhouse’ exhibition. Contact: Patsy Cane Contact: Emily Butcher Address: Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1Dl Address: Church Street, Framlingham, IP13 9BP Telephone: 01449 612229 Telephone: 01728 724189 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.eastanglianlife.org.uk Website: They provide; They provide; Opportunities developed and delivered mostly by disabled people. Opportunities Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is Detailed access information. very welcome. Detailed access information.
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St Edmundsbury Heritage Service, Bury Bach Choir Moyse's Hall Museum We are an auditioned choir of 100+ some 80 years young. We Fully accessible museum, weekly sessions for disabled adults. perform 3 major choral works a year with professional soloists and Orchestra. New members always very welcome. Why not try us out? Contact: Peter Jones Address: Moyse's Hall Museum, Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, Contact: Paul Shaw Suffolk, IP33 1DX Address: King Edwards VI, School, Bury St Edmunds Telephone: 01284 706183 Telephone: 01449 612229 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.moyseshall.org Website: www.burybachchoir.co.uk They provide; They provide; Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Detailed access information.
David Jackson's Tonewall
David Jackson (MA PGCE) is an extra-ordinary interactive performance artist with Soundbeams, Switches and Echo-Mirrors; specialist in music and disability - working with combined forces; composer - Anvil Rings, Twinkle; music technology trainer; working with people of all ages and all abilities: ex-Van der Graaf Generator saxophonist. Contact: David Jackson Address: Holly Lodge, Low Road, Friston, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1PW Telephone: 01727 688032 or 07771 606364 Email: [email protected] Website: www.jaxontonewall.com They provide; Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
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Halesworth Community Choir Musica
Singing acapella with a choir for people of all abilities and ages. Musica is a specialist company devoted to creative learning using music as its medium as well as the arts. The directors have Contact: Bridget Cousins extensive experience working with a wide range of clients including Address: c/o Gorseway Blackheath, Wenhaston, Halesworth Pupil Referral Units, Mental Health, Educational Institutions, Suffolk IP19 9EZ Physically Disabled, Prisons, Young Offenders, Children’s Homes, Telephone: 01502 478178 and Festivals. Email: [email protected] Website: sing-thing.weebly.com Contact: Tim Ainslie/George Fothergill Address: Old Boot House, Shotley, Ipswich, IP9 1EY They provide; Telephone: 07899 980524 Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Email: [email protected] Website: www.musica-workshops.com LifeSkills Solutions They provide; Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. If you have a real love of music and fancy getting into the music industry then this is just the ticket. The course covers loads of important stuff so you're prepared and fully understand what's expected of you if you want to progress for genuine employment opportunities in the music industry. There's also a range of skill units you can undertake like music Sequencing & Production and Noise Solution using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) so you really can be hands on and find a specific area that's just your thing. You also gain a We are a social enterprise using music and technology with young host of functional skills like English, Maths and ICT to make your CV people and others who are disengaged from the mainstream. even more appealing. Contact: Simon Glenister Contact: Richard Carruthers (Centre Manager) Address: 9 York Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3EE Address: 28 Gordon Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1NL Telephone: 07949 977750 Telephone: 01502 512839 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.noisesolution.org Website: www.learnaliving.co.uk They provide; They provide; Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Detailed access information.
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The Rabble Chorus CULTURAL EXCHANGE
The Rabble Chorus is a community choir so absolutely anyone is able to Anglo Chinese Cultural Exchange join without audition or previous experience. The choir is really all about Provide different workshops to local high and primary school, activities the enjoyment of community singing and is full of wonderful interesting include: Mandarin class, Chinese drumming workshops, Chinese people. We have two daytime groups and one evening group. traditional festival workshops, cookery class, art and crafts workshops, Chinese calligraphy, dancing workshops, school culture workshops. Contact: Kirsty Logan For adults: Mandarin class, commercial mandarin, GCSE Mandarin, Address: Easton Village Hall, St Johns Hall Woodbridge and the Tai chi and chi Kung, 10 forms for fall prevention Tai chi, translation, Community Centre in Needham Market immigration laws information, Lunch Club every Wednesday. Telephone: 07967 215442 Email: [email protected] Address: 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1RS Website: www.therabblechorus.co.uk Telephone: 07903 165039 Email: [email protected] They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Website: www.accesuffolk.org.uk They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
CIRCUS/CLOWNING Chrisalis Clowning I run workshops in circus, clowning, mask, and drama that are inclusive and interactive. I clown at events and occasions. My clown is gentle and playful yet always sensitive to whom I'm working with, I have BSL sign language. The emphasis is on being creative and connecting in a fun way. Contact: Chris Draude Address: 17 Suffolk Drive, Rendlesham, IP12 2TN Telephone: 01394 420697 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chrisalisclowning.co.uk
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CREATIVE HEALING, CONFIDENCE BUILDING SITE SPECIFIC MULTI ARTS COMPANY USING MIXED MEDIA Footprints Theatre Company CIC Creative Life Arts Contact: Paula Baker or Vicki Weitz Intuitive Art, Process Painting, Mixed Media Art and Jewellery, Creative Address: 6 St Bernard Rd, Colchester, CO4 0LF Healing, Art Visionboards, Hope Jars, Inspirational products with Telephone: 07522 576140 meaning, Collage Journal Writing, Decorated Journals, Journal Pages. Email: [email protected] Contact: Detta Darnell Website: www.footprintstheatrecompany.co.uk Address: 24 Brickfields Avenue, Newmarket, CB8 7RX They provide; Telephone: 07915 605961 Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Email: [email protected] Website: www.creativelifearts.com
They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
MEDIA PERFORMING ARTS CHARITY CSV Media Clubhouse - VXM Project VxM promotes and facilitates experience-based media education, Friends of East Suffolk Performing Arts (FESPA) wisdom, participation, production and dissemination initiatives by A registered charity, no 1119037, supporting performing arts connecting cross-border media centres and a virtual youth initiatives in East Suffolk and awarding bursaries to help talented community platform, targeted at 16 to 25 year olds. It has local young people meet the costs of pursuing recognised particular focus on cultural identity and local empowerment. educational courses in the performing arts. Contact: Darren Mann Contact: Sidi Scott, Chairman Address: 120 Princes St, Ipswich, IP1 1RS Address: 14a High Street, Wangford, NR34 8RA Telephone: 01473 418028 Telephone: 01502 578711 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: vxm.me Website: www.fespa.co.uk
They provide; They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
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FURTHER EDUCATION PROVIDER ARTS CENTRE Great Yarmouth College John Peel Centre for the Creative Arts Great Yarmouth College has a wide portfolio of industry related A high quality arts centre in the Old Corn Exchange in the heart of qualifications from apprenticeships up to degree level courses. Stowmarket. Ongoing programme of activities throughout the year Our purpose built theatre and arts facilities are first class and including concerts, exhibitions, workshops and community events. available to hire. Address: John Peel Centre for Creative Arts, Church Walk, Address: Great Yarmouth College Information Centre, Suffolk Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1ET Great Yarmouth, NR31 0ED Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01493 655261 Website: www.johnpeelcentreforcreativearts.co.uk Email: [email protected] They provide; Website: www.gyc.ac.uk Detailed access information. They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
ARTS ASSOCIATION ACCESSIBLE ARTS AND CRAFTS Ipswich Arts Association Optua An umbrella group representing 55 Arts Organisations in Suffolk. Profiles member organisations and their events, maintains a lively and Optua provides a range of activities for disabled people including the informative website, publishes a newsletter, informs about IAA Needham Market Activity Group which provides accessible arts and activities including the Town Lectures and Concerts programme, news crafts activities for people with disabilities. We also run the annual of the Charter Hangings. Help and advice about the arts in the area. Share day of arts activities every April in Thurston. Contact: Christine Pearce Contact: James Powell Address: Abbey Farm, Culpho, Suffolk, IP6 9DG Address: Optua House, Hill View Business Park, Claydon, Ipswich, Telephone: 07925 251802 Suffolk, IP6 0AJ Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01473 836770 Website: www.ipswich-arts.org.uk Email: [email protected] Website: www.fespa.co.uk They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. They provide; Detailed access information. Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people.
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CHARITABLE TRUST John Row
Warden's Charitable Trust Storytelling and word performances and projects for all ages and Warden's Centre for the disabled offers outings for the young and abilities. Memory collecting and dream articulating using collected old, residential, recreational and instructional facilities for mainly words and photos presented in comic or graphic format. disabled visitors. Also available to organisations such as scouts, Contact: John Row brownies, Duke of Edinburgh’s award schemes and many more. Address: Windyridge, Parsonage Hill, Bures, Suffolk, CO8 5DH We cater mainly for people with disabilities, who may otherwise be Telephone: 07803 751330 prevented from enjoying this area of outstanding natural beauty. Email: [email protected] Please view our website for more information. Website: johnrow.co.uk
Contact: Beverly Levett. (House Manager) They provide; Address: Warden's Charitable Trust, Ness House, Sizewell, Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Suffolk, IP16 4UB Telephone: 01728 635731 or 07801244529 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wardenstrust.org Stories in Motion They provide; Opportunities developed and delivered mostly by disabled people. Cassandra Wye, disabled storyteller, has pioneered accessible Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. storytelling around the globe, for adults and children with physical, Detailed access information. sensory, learning and communication disabilities, for festivals, schools and libraries, delivering exuberant and energy-filled storytelling performances, workshops and training in: inclusive storytelling – open to all and specialist storytelling – commissioned for specific audiences. Contact: Cassandra Wye Telephone: 07971 077774 Email: [email protected] Website: www.storiesinmotion.co.uk They provide; Opportunities developed and delivered mostly by disabled people. Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Detailed access information.
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Suffolk Book League The Storyteller
The Suffolk Book League is a local charity that aims to promote the Oral history, recording memories, storytelling - the spoken word for joys of reading and literacy across Suffolk. Events take place across children of all ages. Costumed characters (Medieval tent available), Suffolk but mainly at the Ipswich Institute, Tavern Street and St folk-tales, myths and legends from across the world - Arthurian; Joseph's College Library, Belstead Road, Ipswich. 1001 Nights; Jason and the Argonauts. Usually 1hour sessions, storytelling workshops for a project e.g. local histor y/ legends Contact: Louise Denyer Email: [email protected] Contact: Andy Jennings Website: www.sbl.org.uk Address: 9 Tennyson Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1PS Telephone: 01502 538723 They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Email: [email protected] They provide; Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
Suffolk Poetry Society
We have a long tradition of poetry meetings, held at many locations over a large county. Our programme includes the poetry from all periods, music, discussion and improvisation. We offer workshops and a portfolio for writers. The poetic imagination is a great shape-shifter. It vivifies. Do join us. Contact: Anne Boileau Address: 39 West Street, Coggeshall, C06 1NS Telephone: 01376 563714 Email: [email protected] Website: www.suffolkpoetrysociety.org.uk
They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
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Art makes Sense DrawEast
I primarily provide therapeutic art sessions for both individuals and DrawEast offers a range of courses tutored by professional artists groups of older people within Residential Care Home settings. The in an exploratory and informal environment. Classes are small with Art session aims to provide an environment that supports creative individual attention for personal development. The courses are expression despite any personal difficulties that people may suitable for the beginner, the art student and the experienced artist. experience and the sessions are fun. Sessions are often Drawing is at the heart of our workshops and it forms the basis of co-ordinated with Activities Organisers or Home Managers. Leaflet all the classes. Improving drawing skills is also encouraged to available on request. enhance observational and sketchbook recording, and to support development in painting and printmaking. Contact: Julie Ham Address: 12 College Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1NL Contact: The DrawEast team: Maryanne, Jane & Cary Telephone: 01284 760594 Address: High Hall, Nettlestead, Ipswich, IP8 4QT Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01473 830241 Email: [email protected] They provide; Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Website: www.draweast.com Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
Conquest Art Halesworth Free to Be Conquest Art is held in the Hall of the United Reformed Church. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 2pm till We provide an open space where people can explore being creative. 4pm. All the materials are provided and we try to inspire creativity. We welcome all types of creativity; painters, sculptors, crafts, Halesworth is the 12th group to join the charity - Conquest Art. musicians, writers etc to bring along their materials and work alongside each other. We provide paints and air drying clay (for a Contact: Pat Simons small charge). Support and guidance is available. Address: United Reformed Church, Quay Street, Halesworth, IP19 8ER Contact: Emma Haley Telephone: 01986 873558 Telephone: 07882 264451 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] They provide; Website: www.encounterarts.patach.org Opportunities developed and delivered mostly by disabled people. Opportunities developed specifically for disabled people. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is They provide; very welcome. Detailed access information. Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome.
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Involve Paula Nightingale Studios
INVOLVE provides engaging client led Holidays, Activities and Painting and drawing sessions, in riverside studio, with qualified Engagement Programmes, that enhance life choices, healthy tutor Paula Nightingale ARCA. Gallery trips and days out, weather lifestyles, improve social opportunities, develop life skills, prepare permitting: £15 per day. Two tutors each session. Male and female. for independent living and promote awareness of work The studio does have some steps down to enter, assistance given, opportunities, to a range of people including, young people and refreshments included. adults with additional needs, and people who may face barriers in Contact: Paula Nightingale ARCA their lives to access services. Come along to our activities, such as The Artist Within, Countryside Fun, Singing, Drama, Local Heritage Address: The Boathouse, Rear of 17 Commodore Road, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR32 3NE Activities and Days out too and lots lots more!!!! Telephone: 01502 519103 Contact: Bev Patnell Email: [email protected] Address: 12 The Street, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8JW Website: www.paula-nightingale.com Telephone: 07717 539717 They provide; Email: [email protected] Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. They provide; Inclusive opportunities where everyone is very welcome. Sally Jane Webster
Art based activities tailored to individuals or groups. Indoor and outdoor therapeutic activities, gardening and art workshops. I am an artist, wild therapist and, trainee counselling psychologist with a strong interest in the outdoors and finding creative ways of, meeting individual needs. Happy to meet people in their own homes. Contact: Sally Jane Webster Address: c/o Purplett Street, Ipswich, IP2 8HH Telephone: 07765 337752 Email: [email protected] Website: www.innerroutes.co.uk
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Optua
Optua provides a range of activities for disabled people. Address: Optua House, Hill View Business Park, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0AJ Telephone: 01473 836770 Website: www.optua.org.uk
Activities Unlimited
Activities Unlimited set up short breaks and activities for all Suffolk children and young people who are disabled or have additional needs. Address: Unit 7 Hill View Business Park, Old Ipswich Road, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0AJ Telephone: 01473 260026 Website: www.activities-unlimited.co.uk
DotComUnity
DotComUnity is a free online directory to support disabled people, that covers every area of life and will tell you who exists out there to support your or others needs. Website: www.dotcomunity.co.uk
DiasabledGo
DisabledGo has produced an online access guide for venues in Suffolk. Website: www.disabledgo.co m/en /or g/suffolk-county-council
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