Hobby groups in Ipswich
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Ipswich, as well as people looking to join one.
Kesgrave parkrun
Running
Kesgrave parkrun is a free, weekly, community 5k at Kesgrave, every Saturday morning. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - everyone is welcome, whatever their pace.
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Running
BLC on the Run is a RunTogether running group, part of England Athletics' network of friendly group runs. They meet at Brantham Leisure Centre. Runs are usually on Wednesday, Sunday, and Monday. Sessions cater for all levels runners. Distances: 5 - 10k, 10k+, and 0 - 5k.
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Ipswich Lazy boys
Gaming group
A gaming collective based in Ipswich, we offer a wide range of popular games to select from.
Sign in to contactIpswich Board Gamers
Gaming group
Every Monday from 7:30, come join us at the Golden Hind on Nacton Road in Ipswich (IP3 9NF) for a night of board games. This event used to take place at Cult Cafe on Ipswich Waterfront.
Sign in to contactIpswich County Library Board Games Library
Gaming group
Take advantage of the library where you can either play or borrow items; a small fee may be necessary, and having a valid library card is a must. Furthermore, enjoy the CoffeeLink Café with gaming sessions and events, all in one place with availability for seven days a week. Plus, joining is free!
Sign in to contactWhite Eagles Wargames Club
Gaming group
The Table Top Wargames Club in Ipswich has been around for a while. Their meetings take place every two weeks from 6:30 pm to 12:00 am at the 36th Ipswich Scout Hut on Hawthorn Drive. The club’s main games are WFB, Warhammer 40.000, Blood Bowl, Bolt Action, and the Batman Miniature Game, but they are excited to try out new ones as well.
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The Waterfront Book Club
Book club
We're always looking for new members to join us at DanceEast, which is located on Foundry Lane in Ipswich, Suffolk. led by Gayle MacGregor, these sessions are held on the first Tuesday and Thursday of the month and are part of the Library service. For detailed information, please refer to the @wfrontbookclub or the Waterfront Book Club Facebook page.
Sign in to contactThe Waterfront Book Club
Book club
We welcome new members to join us at the James Hehir Building in Ipswich to discuss books and indulge in conversations over a delightful beverage. We meet twice a month, with one group focusing on neoteric works while the other delves into the literary classics as featured on the BBC Big Read list. The group is managed by Gayle MacGregor and has been in operation since October 2010.
Sign in to contactRosehill Children's Book Club
Book club
Join Lucy Cooper for a drop-in session every Friday at the Rosehill Library to join the fun with the Red House Children's Book Awards. All ages welcome to attend and become a part of the group. New members are always accepted.
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Book club
Come to Rosehill Library and join Lucy Cooper's book group for coffee and conversation about books. Everyone is welcome to join the fun, informal gathering! Tomline Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DB is the location. New members are welcome!
Sign in to contactSharing stories
Book club
Mandy Grimwood leads a library-based social group that welcomes adults of all abilities to participate in book-themed activities. The gathering takes place at Gainsborough Community Library, located at Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0RL. If you're interested, we are now accepting new members, particularly adults who may have low literacy levels.
Sign in to contactgirls just wanna read
Book club
We all meet at AXA Corporate Solutions and work in the operations section. We exchange books among ourselves, with Jaki Vallance organizing the library service. The meetings are held at CIVIC DRIVE, IPSWICH, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DA and are open to women only.
Sign in to contactBroomhill Chatterbooks Group
Book club
The Chatterbooks book group for children aged 14 or younger meets each month at Broomhill Library, hosted by Tina Vines of Suffolk County Council's Library Service. Members are welcome to join us at 6pm on the first Friday of each month. Sherrington Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4HT.
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Book club
The Chantry Library, run by Cathy Gale and supported by Suffolk County Council Libraries, will be having its launch on April 9th. During the meeting, the content for the future meetings will be planned. From then on, the gatherings will take place on the last Thursday of every month from 6:00-7:30 pm in Chantry Library. The books to be discussed at each meeting will be available for borrowing from the library beforehand. All can join and partake, with a fee of £2 which includes refreshments. The location is Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0QY and new members are welcome to join. The activity is known as Bibliotherapy (Mood-boosting Books).
Sign in to contactBelstead House Group
Book club
We meet monthly at Belstead House in Ipswich, led by Janet Dann. Our library service was formed after a series of literature courses organised by the local authority. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the group, which contains two original members. We read a broad range of novels, stories and poetry including both classical and modern pieces. New members are always welcome at our gatherings, held at Sprites Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3NA.
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