CLUBS AND GROUPS
Discover your next interest in Kesgrave.
Looking to connect, learn, or get active? You’ve come to the right place! We’re proud to host a diverse array of clubs, groups, and classes happening right here, every week and throughout the year. There’s truly something for every interest and every individual.
Please take a look at the options below or call us on 01473 612648 if you require more information.
Explore sports clubs and groups here.
Special Interest
- Ipswich & Kesgrave Bridge Club, Suffolk
- Ipswich & Kesgrave Bridge Club Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00pm. Monday Relaxed Pairs: online on BBO or face-to-face at Kesgrave Community Centre, Ipswich, both sessions start at 7: 00pm. The same boards are played, and all participants receive follow-up notes on the deals, distributed by email, usually within two days.
- Website
- 07764 448615
- Forest Haven Suffolk Sound Bathing Classes
- Experience the transformative power of group sound baths with Forest Haven Suffolk, booked through bookwhen.com/foresthavensuffolk once a month. These sessions are designed to promote deep relaxation and mindfulness, allowing participants to unwind and connect with their inner selves. In a supportive group setting, you'll be surrounded by the calming vibrations of various instruments, including crystal singing bowls and gongs, which work together to create a harmonious soundscape.
- Website
- 07976230166
- Suffolk Advanced Motorcyclists
- SAM is a registered charity (No 1067800) and is affiliated to the Institute of Advanced Motorists and are pleased to be one of their Official Providers as part of the IAM RoadSmart brand. We cover all the Suffolk area and have an excellent success rate when it comes to improving riding standards and helping new members pass the IAM Advanced Motorcycle Test. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
- Website
- 07525 724002
- U3a Culture Vultures Group
- Culture Vultures is an opportunity to discuss a wide variety of cultural interests including art, music, sculpture, poetry, historical artefacts, media and science. Each member takes a turn in presenting a topic, so that we experience a wide variety of cultural interests.
- Website
- 07710 716607
Art and Crafts
- Dip n’ Dabble - Watercolour and Inks Workshop
- A friendly, relaxing, local group who meet every 1st Tuesday of the month in The Orwell Room. 6-8.30pm. Join me, Jules, local Fine Artist, at this workshop for absolute beginners to intermediate from 14 yrs +. An opportunity to explore the fun, techniques and joy of watercolour paints and inks. Mixing the two mediums for playful experiments. And no, you do not need to know how to draw or have done art before! All materials are provided including refreshments. All workshops bookable via the Eventbrite App or contact Jules
- 07944168878
- Monday Makers and Saturday Stitchers
- Both of these groups are for anybody interested in any form of stitching, be it sewing, dressmaking, knitting, crochet, embroidery and more.
- 07760 162275
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- There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to exercising, but walking, climbing stairs and armchair-exercises such as lifting yourself out of a chair several times or just daily chores such as gardening are a great way to stay active.
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Drama, Music and Theatre
- Little Voices Suffolk
- Do you dream of a big future for your child? Performing arts lessons for young people aged 4-18 with a focus on building confidence and other transferable life skills through the Arts. Whether they love taking centre stage or need a bit of encouragement to come out of their shell, our LAMDA-based singing and drama classes will help your child be the best that they can be. Our classes are taught in groups of no more than 8 to ensure your child gets the individual attention that they need and deserve. Our Kesgrave classes run on a Thursday between 4:30pm and 7pm.
- Website
- 07362 429298
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- There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to exercising, but walking, climbing stairs and armchair-exercises such as lifting yourself out of a chair several times or just daily chores such as gardening are a great way to stay active.
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Seniors Clubs
- Kesgrave & District Help Centre
- The club meets on every Thursday morning 9.30 -12.00 at the Community Centre for tea or coffee and a game of Hoy. We also go on several outings through the year. Why don’t you come along and have a chat and a cuppa?
- 07919286228
- O1473 624044
- Kesgrave WI
- Monthly meetings mostly on the first Thursday of each month at 7.15pm. New members always welcome.
- 01473 611415
- Citizens Advice East Suffolk
- Citizens Advice East Suffolk is an independent registered charity and is part of the Citizens Advice network. We provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice. We give people the information, knowledge and confidence that is needed to find a way forward – whoever you are, and whatever the problem. We are here at Kesgrave Community and Conference centre on the 3rd Tuesday of every month – 9am to 12noon.
- Website
- 0808 278 7866
- Kesgrave Forget Me Not Café
- Do you care for a loved one with dementia or do you feel lonely and isolated? If so, you can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome at the Kesgrave Forget Me Not Café. We meet every Wednesday morning from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Kesgrave Community Centre.
- 01473 611692
- 01473 624044
- Kesgrave & District Friendship Club
- We are a Club of about 35 members for the over 60s (ladies and gents) based at the KWMCC. We meet at 2.00pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month (except January) in the Orwell Room. We have a varied programme of speakers and musical entertainers, we have an Easter Tea, a Cream Tea, we play seated Kurling and other games, and we have two lunch outings in August and November. New members are always welcome. Please contact Wendy for further information.
- 01473 622319
- Kesgrave Co-op Women's Guild
- We meet every other Tuesday 2.00 till 4.00pm except in August and throughout the Christmas period. We enjoy lively chat with entertainment and Guest speakers, and were formed in 1965. New members always welcome
- 07410 541606