Your venue of choice
Meet our KWMCC Events Team, Marketing & Events Manager, Molly & Events Coordinator, Fiona.
A successful event takes careful planning, marketing know-how, a little creativity and of course the perfect venue.
Whether you’re hosting a private party, a charity fundraiser, a walk, an auction or a glitzy ball, hiring the right venue at the right price is essential.
We would love to hear about your next event and discuss how we can be your venue of choice – please email reservations@kwmcc.co.uk.
If you are interested in becoming one of our KWMCC event sponsors please email molly@kwmcc.co.uk for more information.
KWMCC Events 2025
We are working hard behind the scenes to bring you a range of events which can be enjoyed by all here at KWMCC.
Our Events Team is Molly & Fiona, who are very excited to share our events with you for 2025!
Please have a browse through the events below or similarly, check out our social media channels:
We look forward to seeing you at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre soon.
An Afternoon with Dusty, Cilla & Friends – Sun 12th January
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of nostalgia and musical magic at Kesgrave Community Centre!
KWMCC & Annika Rands present: An Afternoon with Dusty, Cilla & Friends
Step back in time as Annika Rands pays tribute to two iconic sixties sensations, Dusty Springfield and Cilla Black, alongside a showcase of sensational hits from the swinging sixties era!
Date: Sunday 12th January 2025
Time: 2-4PM
Venue: Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, IP5 1JF
Your ticket includes the live show featuring timeless classics by Annika, delicious cake to sweeten the experience & refillable cuppas to keep you refreshed.
Our very own Bar Twelve will be open too, if you fancy a Sunday afternoon tipple.
Secure your spot for this fabulous event by booking now! Tickets are £10 each + 80p booking fee for the order. Simply follow the link here to purchase your tickets.
For further questions, please contact events@kwmcc.co.uk or call the main office on 01473 612648.
Don’t miss out on this enchanting journey through the sounds of the sixties. Gather your friends and family for an afternoon filled with laughter, memories, and timeless tunes!
Family Fun BINGO – Fri 31st January 2025
Join us for an evening filled with excitement and prizes at our Family Fun Bingo Night on Friday 31st January 2025!
This event will be running from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Kesgrave Community Centre, where we will be raising money for a special community project at our charity. Registered charity number: 1186279.
Children are most welcome to join in the fun! They must be able to sit at the table and participate in the bingo games.
Included: Each ticket includes one book of 8 games. Additional books can be purchased on the night for those who would like more than one book.
To book your tickets, please follow the link.
Please note, tickets have an additional 80p booking fee added at checkout.
Big Community Quiz – Friday 28th Feb 2025
Join us our Big Community Quiz on Friday 28th February, 6:45-10:15PM, our first of 2025!
All of the family are welcome!
We hope you’ll gather some family and/ or friends to come and join us for a fun mix of trivia, music and picture rounds to interest and entertain all ages, plus a brilliant hamper for the winning team.
Quiz Teams of up to 8, min’ 4. £5 for 18+yrs, £3 for under 18’s.
Licensed Bar Twelve Open / Raffle/ Snacks available to purchase also.
To book in your team: Please follow the link.
Please note, tickets have an additional 80p booking fee added at checkout.
Makers Market – Sunday 9th March 2025
Join us for our Makers Market on Sunday 9th March, 10AM-1PM. The perfect chance to purchase that special gift for the mother figure in your life ahead of Mothering Sunday on 30th March🌷
Lots of makers and creators all under one roof, where you can find some lovely, individual gifts. Plus we will also be running a raffle made up of some fantastic prizes, so do be sure to enter!
Our KWMCC café will be open for you also to grab a bite to eat and a soft/hot drink.
Entry to the market is free with free on-site parking too. Simply turn up and enjoy!
We look forward to seeing you there.
For further questions, or for stall enquiries, please email events@kwmcc.co.uk.
A Tribute to Carole King – 28th March 2025
A Tribute to Carole King 🎶
Join us on Friday, 28th March 2025, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music of the legendary Carole King! Taking place in Ropes Hall at KWMCC from 7:15 – 10:15 PM, this performance will transport you back in time with live renditions of Tapestry—one of the biggest-selling albums of all time—and timeless hits like “You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman”, “Up On The Roof”, and “You’ve Got a Friend”.
Tickets: £15 (Early Bird: £12.50 – available until 31st January 2025).
Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of Carole King’s music live!
To book your tickets, please follow the link.
Please note, tickets have an additional 80p booking fee added at checkout.
Christmas Party Nights 2025
If you’d like to get ahead for your 2025 Christmas Party Nights celebrations, please register your interest via the form here.
Watch this space for our theme to be released in January 2025!
Regular Events 2025
We hold some regular events here at KWMCC, please check them out below!
Please get in contact with Molly if you would like to host a regular event at our centre.
Kesgrave Community Chinwag
After being awarded funding to continue these monthly events where AGE UK Suffolk left off, KWMCC now provides these very successful Chinwag events every third Friday of the month 14:00 – 16:00. Booking on is free; come join the social & friendship group for people ages 60+.
Book your place now for this months event by calling 01473 612648 or email chinwag@kwmcc.co.uk
Watch this space or follow us on Facebook for further updates
The Centre of Networking 2025 – Free Networking
Join us at The Centre of Networking, every other month on the second Tuesday of the month 10-11:30AM in 2025!
The Centre of Networking at Kesgrave Community & Conference Centre (KWMCC) dates for the year:
11th February, 8th April, 10th June, 12th August, 14th October & 9th December.
At our events, you can promote your business, network with others and make valuable connections in a welcoming, laid-back environment. These open networking events are sponsored by Bates Wells & Braithwaite Solicitors.
The timing of the morning runs from 10:00AM – 11:30AM. Free to book but we ask for a small £2 cash donation on arrival to support local charity, Iceni, who we support with these events from 2024-2025. Light refreshments provided.
If you would like the chance to become a guest speaker, run an activity or have a stall at one of these events, you can do so for free! Please get in touch with our events team by emailing events@kwmcc.co.uk.
We look forward to seeing you. Please remember to bring your business cards for that all important business card raffle to win a great prize!
Time Together Tuesday 2025 – Free Family Events
Back in 2025!
Our popular event Time Together Tuesday has returned for this year. Throughout the school holidays, we will be holding free laid-back games and craft mornings – aimed at families.
Suggested age for children is 3-10 years but babies and toddlers are most welcome – there are some toys and colouring for them to enjoy too.
With various dates available and the events running in the morning 10AM-12PM, you can register your interest and attend on the date(s) of your choosing.
These events and activities are free to come along to with no cost for hot and cold drinks for attendees. We will be selling treats from our tuck shop if you wish to purchase something from there.
We plan to make each session a different theme, so book in for as many as you would like to attend and we will release the theme on our social media before the event. Instagram: @kesgravecommunitycentre & Facebook ‘Kesgrave Community & Conference Centre’.
F or any further questions, please contact events@kwmcc.co.uk or call 01473 612648.
Please note, you do not have to be booked on to attend but it helps us keep an eye on numbers to avoid us unfortunately having to turn anyone away if we are at capacity.
Please book online for free here.
Dates of events in 2025:
18th February, 8th April, 15th April, 27th May, 29th July, 5th August, 12th August, 19th August, 26th August, 28th October.
Private Christmas Parties
And of course, we are open for your private party bookings! We have a choice of function rooms with a fully licensed bar and welcoming staff, who will ensure that you have a fabulous time.
We can recommend party suppliers to help make your celebration complete, from caterers to the all important interactive selfie mirrors to capture those memorable festive moments.
Dates available throughout December, give us call on 01473 612648 or email reservations@kwmcc.co.uk and we can help you get your Christmas celebrations all wrapped up.