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Our libraries regularly host health, wellbeing and fitness events, open to all. From mental health drop-ins to menopause support groups and more, see what’s happening near you.

Boccia & Kurling at Gainsborough

Library event Boccia & Kurling at Gainsborough

Gainsborough Community Library
Fitness & Movement

A fun morning of Boccia and Indoor Kurling for all abilities.

Date
Thu 6 Aug 2026
Every Thursday
Time
10:30 – 12:00
Place
Gainsborough Community Library, Ipswich
Fitness & Movement
Chantry Cancer Support Group

Library event Chantry Cancer Support Group

Chantry Library
Adults

Find a welcoming and supportive environment to talk about cancer at this monthly group.

Date
Thu 6 Aug 2026
On the first Thursday of every month
Time
14:30 – 16:30
Place
Chantry Library, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich
Adults
Men Can Talk social group at Ipswich

Library event Men Can Talk social group at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library
Adults

Make new friends and share experiences at this friendly social group for men.

Date
Thu 6 Aug 2026
+ 45 more dates
Time
10:30 – 12:30
Place
Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich
Adults
Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Felixstowe

Library event Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Felixstowe

Felixstowe Library
Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Felixstowe

Find support for your wellbeing at our informal drop-in group.

Date
Thu 6 Aug 2026
Every Thursday
Time
14:00 – 16:00
Place
Felixstowe Library, Crescent Road, Felixstowe
Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Felixstowe
Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Sudbury

Library event Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Sudbury

Sudbury Library
Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Sudbury

Find support for your wellbeing at our informal drop-in group.

Date
Thu 6 Aug 2026
Every Thursday
Time
14:15 – 16:15
Place
Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury
Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Sudbury
Indoor Kurling at Lavenham

Library event Indoor Kurling at Lavenham

Lavenham Library
Fitness & Movement

A fun afternoon of Indoor Kurling for all abilities.

Date
Fri 7 Aug 2026
Every Friday
Time
14:30 – 16:00
Place
Lavenham Library, Church Street, Sudbury
Fitness & Movement
Kurling Klub at Ipswich

Library event Kurling Klub at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library
Fitness & Movement

A fun morning of Indoor Kurling for all abilities.

Date
Fri 7 Aug 2026
Every Friday
Time
10:00 – 12:30
Place
Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich
Fitness & Movement
Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Haverhill

Library event Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Haverhill

Haverhill Library
Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Haverhill

Find support for your wellbeing at our informal drop-in group.

Date
Fri 7 Aug 2026
Every Friday
Time
13:00 – 15:00
Place
Haverhill Library, Camps Road, Haverhill
Open Space wellbeing drop-in at Haverhill
Table Tennis at Beccles

Library event Table Tennis at Beccles

Beccles Library
Fitness & Movement

Enjoy a friendly game of table tennis at this session for all ages.

Date
Sun 9 Aug 2026
Every Wednesday and Sunday
Time
14:00 – 16:00
Place
Beccles Library, Blyburgate, Beccles
Fitness & Movement
Daphne’s Dementia Café

Library event Daphne’s Dementia Café

Capel St Mary Library
Advice & Support

A twice-monthly informal café for those living with dementia including family and friends.

Date
Mon 10 Aug 2026
+ 45 more dates
Time
14:00 – 16:00
Place
Capel St Mary Library, The Street, Ipswich
Advice & Support
Dementia Support Group at Ipswich

Library event Dementia Support Group at Ipswich

Ipswich County Library
Advice & Support

A weekly support group for anyone experiencing dementia, including family and carers.

Date
Mon 10 Aug 2026
Every Monday
Time
14:15 – 15:45
Place
Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich
Advice & Support
Men Can Talk social group at Chantry

Library event Men Can Talk social group at Chantry

Chantry Library
Adults

Make new friends and share experiences at this friendly social group for men.

Date
Mon 10 Aug 2026
Every Monday
Time
18:00 – 19:00
Place
Chantry Library, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich
Adults
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