Community and Lifestyle

After decades of discussions, work has begun on the third crossing in Lowestoft. Keep up to date with East Suffolk One on the latest developments.

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Address: Gull Wing Bridge, Lowestoft, -

Sam's Cafe is a social enterprise - based in the heart of Lowestoft - serving tea, coffee, homemade cakes and pastries and lunches. There is also a warm, welcoming and comfortable setting for all visitors. The Cafe is staffed by a team of young volunteers, who receive comprehensive training, support and guidance to increase their opportunities for the future, raise their aspirations and build their confidence. Sam's Cafe is passionate about the local community and strives to improve the lives of those within it. Throughout this winter the 'Thin Ice' project is up and running - this is where those vulnerable in the community can get support - whilst and peope can also help support those in need. Donations can be made to the campaign by texting: THINICE to 70470 or by buying someone a meal at Sam's Coffee House in Lowestoft via a 'pay it forward' initiative in the cafe itself. You can find Sam's Coffee House in Bevan Street East, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 2AQ

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Address: Bevan Street East, Lowestoft, NR32 2AQ

A team of volunteers at Lowestoft Railway station help organise a range of events throughout the year. - as well as maintian the welecoming look and flower beds that are spread across the station. Lowestoft's Tourist Information Centre is also housed at the station and is run by the group.

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Address: Lowestoft Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft, NR32 2EG

Website: https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/station-information/lwt

Lowestoft's iconic Town Hall building is set to get a new lease of life. Consultations are underway to seek the best uses for the building in the town's historic High Street. Find out the planning options for the Town Hall here. https://www.lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk/townhallproject/

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Address: High St, Lowestoft, NR32 1TA

Website: https://www.lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk/townhallproject/

Cubs and Scouting offers challenge and adventure to over 5100 young people aged 4-25 in Suffolk alone. They believe in helping members fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves. They are working to make Scouting available to all and are passionate about what they do. The aim of Scouting is to develop young people to their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential. Scouts should be able to learn new skills by taking part in fun and exciting activities in the air, on land or in water. Through the adventure of Scouting, the young people get to take risks in a safe environment and have their first taste of responsibility.

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Address: 4 Witney Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft, NR33 7AW

Website: https://www.scouts.org.uk/groups/10010449?loc=carlton%20colville&slug=1st-Pakefield

The Screamin' Seagulls are a Lowestoft based choir, they practice every Monday 7pm-9.00pm at the Lowestoft Telecom Sports and Social Club in Clapham Road - and anyone is welcome to join them. Led by Neville Rowell. Costs £7 per-week.

Phone Number: 07748 671336

Address: Clapham Road, Lowestoft, NR33 OJH

Website: https://www.facebook.com/thescreaminseagulls/

The Co-op is working to support local causes and community organisations. Areas of support helps build stronger and more resilient communities including: fairer access to food, mental wellbeing services and education & employment for young people.

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Address: None, Lowestoft, -

Website: https://www.coop.co.uk/communities

The Pear Tree Centre in Halesworth is a warm and welcoming one-stop-shop which offers support, information, counselling and benefits advice to anyone who has been diagnosed with a life-changing illness. It opened in January 2020 following an extensive fundraising drive which attracted fantastic support from the local community. Anyone with a life-changing condition, as well as their families and carers, is welcome to drop in and use the services on offer, which include: information and support to help understand diagnosiscounsellingfinancial and benefits advicebereavement supportchildren and family support servicesheadscarf tying and “feel good” supportcomplementary treatments such as Reiki, massage and reflexologysignposting to other agenciesThe centre is open to anyone living in the east Suffolk area. It serves around 50,000 people living in the towns and villages around Bungay, Beccles, Kessingland, Southwold, Leiston, Saxmundham, Framlingham, Stradbroke, Fressingfield and HarlestonThe centre is open from 10am to 4pm on Monday to Friday.More details can be found online at: https://peartreefund.org/pear-tree-centre-halesworth/

Phone Number: 01986 899655

Address: Bungay Rd, Haleswoth, IP19 8SG

Website: https://peartreefund.org/pear-tree-centre-halesworth/

East Suffolk Council and its partners are incredibly excited about the future of Suffolk's second biggest town and the opportunities to maximise its huge potential. With this in mind, they have begun to develop the ‘Lowestoft Story’ which will focus our energies and intends to explain and map out what makes Lowestoft special, competitive and different to other places. A story which every organisation and individual across the area can share and be part of.

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Website: http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk

TOPCATS is a charity that supports children and young people with additional needs based in Pakefield For more information about the group just go to: topcats.org.uk

Phone Number: 01502 531897

Address: Morton Rd, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH

Website: http://topcats.org.uk