Community and Lifestyle

Based in Harrison Lane, Halesworth, the Apollo Youth Centre is a safe place for young people of the town and surrounding areas to go. tt’s a place where youngsters can be themselves, discuss their worries and concerns, obtain information and learn to communicate with other young people and adults. The members are continually learning and developing new skills. The young people are involved in the programme planning which enables them to take ownership of the youth centre – and gives them empowerment. Over 25% of members have a recognised health issue. The Apollo Youth Centre encourages individual and team building events and participation.

Phone Number: 01986 872555

Address: Harrison Lane, Halesworth, IP19 8PY

The Beccles Bombles are a volunteer group who meet at 2pm every Tuesday – and set about cleaning up litter-strewn areas of the town. They go underground, overground and regularly to the Common. Most of what is found is hard to make good use of, and a lot of it isn’t just the things that the everyday folk leave behind. If you can spare just a few minutes, every so often, collectively they want to make Beccles the pride of the Waveney Valley! You can join the group on Facebook, where they and we will provide you with details of our next sweep – and bibs, pickers & bin bags are all provided.

Phone Number: None

Address: The Common, Beccles, NR34

Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1751540178409696/

Beccles Choral Society are a friendly, non auditioning choir based in the lovely Suffolk town of Beccles. They perform a wide variety of choral music and a hugely popular Christmas concert. They rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9.30 in the Hungate Church Hall. Details about and how to join the society can be found below

Phone Number: None

Address: Hungate Church Hall, Beccles, NR34 9TT

Website: http://www.beccleschoralsociety.co.uk/wp/

Beccles Community Hub is a place where people can volunteer or members of our community can contact us for volunteering support. Over recent weeks, the Hub has been a hive of activity as a team of volunteers knit and sew bunting, in readiness for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. On Wednesday 11th May, the Hub welcomed friends from Petit-Couronne – Beccles’ twin town. Beccles Town Mayor Richard Stubbings and Assistant Town Mayor Ashley Lever were among those on hand to help receive the fantastic work from across the Channel. The Twinning Association had been busy in northern France as well, bringing 1500 bunting triangles with them. The bunting will be added to that already being put up around the town.

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Address: 20 Blyburgate, Beccles, NR34 9TB

Our aim is to keep the reserve as when humankind lived and worked in the area as an integral part of nature. This small piece of nature in the heart of town is maintained and supported by local volunteers for the good of all who wish to escape or have an interest in the ecological and social history of Oulton Broad. To find out more clic k here

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Address: Bonds Meadow, Oulton Broad. N, Oulton Broad, NR32 3ER

Website: https://www.facebook.com/bondsmeadowoultonbroad/?locale=en_GB

Heart of Halesworth brought street performers, musicians, creators and artists out and around the town in a buzzing celebration of Halesworth’s truly independent high street since September 2022

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Address: -, Halesworth, -

Formed in the 1960s as part of the successful campaign to save the Ipswich - Lowestoft rail line from closure, ESTA is an independent voluntary body for public transport users. Since the 1970s they have also campaigned for better bus services, for bus/rail integration and for the Lowestoft - Norwich rail service. ESTA has promoted public transport through leaflets, displays, stalls and its website. They have regular dialogue with train and bus operators and with politicians and other stakeholders, while remaining strictly non-party. Public meetings are held at least three times a year, all members receive a quarterly bulletin and they also organise events.

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Address: 51 Links Way, Thurlton, NR14 6RF

Website: http://www.eastsuffolktravel.org.uk/

North Lowestoft's Footprint Pantry is a community focussed organisation based in Beresford Road - and helps make peoples money stretch further.

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Address: 51 Beresford Road, Lowestoft, NR32 2NQ

Website: https://brechurch.co.uk/

Forget-me-Nots is a group for people with memory problems, as well as family carers. Between 2pm and 4pm, the group meet up twice a month - this being on the first Tuesday of the month and the third Monday in the month. Each meeting is free - and for just £1.50 - tea or coffee with cake is available. More details are available from Jenny by phoning 01502 714828 or 07528 373117.

Phone Number: 01502 714828

Address: 6 Smallgate, Beccles, NR34 9AD

Website: https://www.becclespublichall.co.uk/

Friends of Fen Park is a small group of local residents that live in the Kirkley area of Lowestoft and regularly use the park. Their purpose is to work alongside Lowestoft Town Council, to maintain and improve the whole park for the better of the community, including the water, wildlife, pathways, play area, benches and bins. Every Wednesday in Fen Park, Kirkley Lowestoft. Volunteers needed to help keep the park in tip top shape -Gardening etc! 12.30 - 4.30pm - and you'll need to wear suitable clothing and footwear!

Phone Number: None

Address: 3 Martin's Avenue, Fen Park, Kirkley, Lowestoft, NR33 0LX

Website: https://www.lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk/local-information/parks/fen-park/