Telephone payments on Thursday 22 January
We will not be able to take payments over the telephone on Thursday 22 January 2026. This is due to essential system maintenance. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Warm Spaces
Community events funded by Living Well in Winter grants.
The Living Well in Winter grant supports local organisations – including town and parish councils, village hall and playing field committees, sports clubs and centres, charities, social enterprises, community shops and community interest companies – to deliver accessible, inclusive spaces and affordable activities that help people stay connected throughout winter.
Monday Morning Meet Up in Mendlesham
A friendly weekly coffee morning, created to bring people together. Enjoy homemade cakes, sausage rolls, tea and coffee, and borrow books or jigsaws. There is no charge for anything, but donations are welcome.
- For: Open to all
- When: Mondays from 10am - 12pm
- Where: Old School Room, Old Market Street, Mendlesham
- Price: Free. Donations welcomed
- How to book: No need to book - just drop in
Winter Warmer Café Offers at The Bank in Eye
Enjoy a cosy, family-friendly café space to relax, connect, and savour your favourite brew. Discover a vibrant community hub filled with creativity, events, and friendly faces.
- For: Open to all
- When: Wednesdays to Saturdays, from Wednesday 21 January to Saturday 28 March 2026
- Where: The Bank Arts Centre, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7AN
- Price: The cost of any café purchases (prices vary)
- How to book: No need to book - just drop in
Winter Warmer discounts available until Saturday 28th March 2026:
- £1 off every hot drink purchased before midday (Wednesday to Saturday, 10am - 12pm)
- 15% off main meals on Thursdays and Saturdays, 11.30am - 2.30pm
Email info@thebankeye.org
Bedfield & Monk Soham
Craft Club: A welcoming space to work on your craft projects with others. Some sessions will include demonstrations and bookable workshops (dates to be confirmed).
- For: Open to all
- When: Every other Wednesday from 10am - 12.30pm, until Wednesday 18 April 2026
- Where: Bedfield & Monk Soham Community Hub, The Playing Field, Bedfield, IP13 7JE
- Price: Free for listed sessions. Regular sessions outside these dates have a small subscription
- How to book: No need to book - just drop in
Care Café: A coffee morning for carers, those cared for, the bereaved, and anyone feeling lonely. A friendly, inclusive space for conversation and support.
- For: Open to all
- When: First and third Mondays of the month, 10am - 1pm
- Where: Bedfield & Monk Soham Community Hub, The Playing Field, Bedfield, IP13 7JE
- Price: Free
- How to book: No need to book - just drop in
Email: bedfieldmonksoham@btinternet.com
Phone: 07879992701
Wellbeing Wednesday Stradbroke Baptist Chapel
Village Friendship Lunch: a friendly environment where you can join friends and neighbours, chat awhile, share a meal and enjoy some fun. 10am-12pm cuppa and chat, 12pm-2pm friendship lunch with quiz, 2pm-4pm Rummikub/games
- For: open to all
- When: Wednesdays, 10am to 4pm
- Where: Chapel Hall, Stradbroke Baptist Chapel, Laxfield Road
- Price: donations welcome
- How to book: contact Bruce
Phone: 07484 219 265
Email: PSALM34.8@YAHOO.COM
The Coddenham Centre
Cooked in Coddenham – Monthly Soup Socials. Friday 20 February and Friday 20 March, 12:30 to 14:00.
Living Well in Wickham Skeith
Monthly afternoon tea at Wickham Skeith Village Hall
Wattisfield Village Hall
Details of Tuesday Coffee mornings and evening events at the Hot Frog Bar coming soon.
Living Well in Bramford
Sessions are held 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 09:30 to 11.30 at Loraine Victory Hall.
For more information email contact@lorainevictoryhall.co.uk