Supported Community Groups
Are you looking for a group to join? If so, then this is the perfect place for you! Here at the East of England Co-op, we support a variety of community groups, which include singing groups, Bands, and Art Classes.
This page contains information about each of the groups we support, including their location and contact details. If you live locally to one of the groups and would like to get involved, please use the contact information provided to reach out to the group.
Co-op Juniors Theatre Academy
Contact: Co-op Juniors Theatre Academy
Telephone: 01473 212181
Email: academy@coopjuniors.co.uk
Meeting Place: The Warehouse, Paul's Rd, Ipswich IP2 0AN
Meeting Time: Varied Weekly Timetable
From our flagship Theatre Academy sessions, to newly launched Introduction to Acro and Commercial Dance Classes, as well as graded Ballet Classes from Pre-Primary through to Grade 6, there’s a class for everyone aged 4 – 18, regardless of ability or previous experience.
East of England Co-op Band
Contact: Keith Moye
Email: eastofenglandcoopbrassband@gmail.com
Website: eastofenglandcoopband.wordpress.com
Meeting Place: Pauls Road, Ipswich, IP2 0AN
Meeting Time: Every Monday at 7:30pm to 10pm
We provide Brass and Percussion players with the opportunity to perform to a very high standard (Championship Section) in a traditional British-style brass band. Our mission is to promote the magnificent field of Brass Band music, which transcends all age groups and musical genres. Our repertoire ranges from classical to Modern, including musicals, big band, and traditional Brass Band marches and overtures. We perform in a variety of Concerts, Venues, and Occasions.
Felixstowe Coast Patrol
Contact: Johno Brett
Email: mail@felixstowecoastpatrol.co.uk
Meeting Place : Railway Approach, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Felixstowe Coast Patrol is a dedicated group of local volunteer lifesavers, Felixstowe's independent lifeboat, and a founder member of the National Independent Lifeboat Association (NILA).
They're a local charity that has been saving lives and performing rescues amongst one of the busiest seaways in the UK for more than 20 years. Their dedicated group of volunteers ensure that Felixstowe and the surrounding area remain safe through regular patrols and promoting sea safety.
Chorus Iceni
Contact: Gaynor Schofield
Telephone: 07879604388
Email: chorusiceni@gmail.com
Meeting Place: Great Bromley Village Hall, Parsons Hill, Great Bromley, Colchester, Essex. CO7 7JA.
Meeting Time: Every Monday evening 7.30pm -10.00 pm
Chorus Iceni are an all-female-voiced Acappella chorus singing 4-part close harmony.
Concorde Singers
Contact: Carol Clements
Telephone: 01206 213065
Email: carol.clements1@hotmail.com
Meeting Place: St. Matthew's Church, Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3HR
Meeting Time: Every Tuesday at 7.30pm
We are a group of lady singers who perform twice a year for charity.
East of England Co-op Bowls Club
Contact: East of England Co-op Bowls Club
Telephone: 01473603431
Email: Juliamoore@hotmail.co.uk
Meeting Place: Marlborough Bowls Club, 10 Lansdowne Road, Ipswich UP4 5AZ
Meeting Time: 4 nights a week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursaday evenings during the bowls season.
We are a bowling club and we offer social and competitive games in leagues.
Kesgrave Co-op Women's Guild
Contact: Gloria Everett (Chair)
Telephone: 01473 614991
Email: gloria.roy@gmail.com
Contact: Rose Corder (Vice Chair)
Telephone: 01394 282150
Email: p.corder750@btinternet.com
Meeting Place: Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich Suffolk, IP5 1JF
Meeting Time: Every fortnight (except in August) on a Tuesday at 2pm.
A friendly and relaxed group of ladies who enjoy regular meetings with entertaining and informative speakers. We enjoy trips and events and also aim to raise money for local charities throughout the year.
The Woodcraft Folk
Contact: Gloria Everett (Chair)
Telephone: 01473 614991
Email: gloria.roy@gmail.com
Contact: Rose Corder (Vice Chair)
Telephone: 01394 282150
Email: p.corder750@btinternet.com
Meeting Place: Quaker Meeting House on 39 Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, IP1 3JH
Meeting Time: Every Tuesday, 6 - 7.45pm
Woodcraft Folk is a Youth Organisation in the UK. The co-operative movement for children and young people. We believe passionately in equality and co-operation and everyone is welcome to join us. Our age groups are: Wood chips are aged 5 and under; Elfins are aged 6-9 years; Pioneers are aged 10 - 12 years old and then there are Venturers (13-15 years), DF's (16-20 years) and then you become a Kinsfolk.
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