Clubs & groups to suit every individual
We play host to a variety of clubs, groups and classes which take place every week and throughout the year. There is a broad range of categories through to the many individual activities which regularly take place here.
Please take a look and if you can’t find what you are looking for, call us on 01473 612648
Special Interest
Bonsai Society
Meets the second Friday Evening of each Month.
Boundless CSMA
Meets the second Wednesday evening each Month.
Co-op Women’s Guild
The Guild meets every other Tuesday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm.
(With the exception of August and during the Christmas period)
East Suffolk National Trust Association
Meets 3rd Tuesday evening of each month January – May and September.
Kesgrave Women’s Institute
Meets 1st Thursday Evening of each Month.
Masque Players Theatre Group
Meets most Monday and Thursday evenings between Sept and March.
University of 3rd Age
Meets the last Monday Afternoon of each Month
The Arts & Crafts
The Art Society South East Suffolk
Meets the first Tuesday morning of each month
Kesgrave Art Club
Meets every Tuesday Morning.
Lacemakers
Meets Thursday afternoons twice a month.
Saturday Stitchers
A sewing group who meet on Saturdays near Ipswich Suffolk to sew, chat and eat cake.
The Suffolk Beaders
Social beading group with occasional workshops with visiting tutors. Meets on Saturdays monthly.
Monday Makers
Run by the Saturday Stitchers group, Monday Makers run every first Monday of the month.
Participate
Come and explore objects and music with our friendly team of workshop leaders and musicians.
These sessions will bring you together with others in your local community, providing an opportunity to take part in activities and connect over tea and cake. Sessions last for two hours and tea and cake is provided. No musical experience is necessary.
Our team are trained to ensure these workshops are suitable for those living with long term health conditions, including Dementia and Parkinson’s.
Book for these free sessions below which takes place on Tuesdays weekly at Bowls Pavilion, Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve-Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP15 1JF.
Sports Clubs
Cycle Speedway
Football
Facilities available to hire for training and junior matches
KWMCC provide facilities for football teams to play and train, to find a local football team to join please use google search
Walking Football
Walking Football is a relatively new format of football aimed at encouraging older adults to play again, on a regular basis.
The game comprises of the same rules as standard football, except players are not permitted to run. Men’s and Ladies groups run at KWMCC.
Men’s: Mondays 7-8PM and Sundays 10-11AM
Ladies: Wednesdays 10-11AM
Mixed: Thursdays 7:30-8:30PM
Indoor Short Mat Bowls Club
Meets Sunday evenings, mid-September to March.
Kesgrave Cricket Club
Kesgrave Bowls Club
Meets mid April to mid September
Kesgrave Tennis Club
Torwood Wheelers Rhönrads Wheel Gymnastics
Meets every Monday evening in the Sports Hall 6-7PM from September 2024.
Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a Wiffle Ball, over a net.
Pickleball takes place at Kesgrave Sports Centre every Tuesday & Friday 2-3:30PM.
Social Walking Netball
Social Walking Netball takes place at Kesgrave Sports Centre every Monday from 12:30-1:30PM.
Come & join for a fun way to stay fit! Make new friends and catch up with old ones. No drills, but short games for fun and enjoyment. No jumping allowed. Sessions are £5 and are bookable by Carole.
Children’s Groups
iPerform Academy of Theatre Arts
Professional, confidence building, performing arts classes on Saturday mornings 9am-12pm, for children aged 4-16.
Free trial sessions and sibling discounts available.
Little Kickers
Pre School and Junior football coaching
Rugby Tots
Pre-school rugby coaching
Football Fun and Development Ages 5-12 years
Meets every Monday evening on the AWS
Football Fun Factory – Tots Football Fun Ages 2-5 years
Meets every Saturday morning in the Sports Hall
Vikings All Star Cheerleading
Training takes place Tuesday evenings throughout term time.
– 6-8 years 5:30-6:30PM
– 9+ years 6:30-8:30PM
Little Voices Suffolk (4-18 years)
Little Voices helps to build your child’s confidence, nurture their talent and give them the skills to be the best communicators through fun and engaging Drama and Singing lessons.
Thursday evenings from 12th September – 19th December. To book your place, please contact Evie direct:
Seniors Clubs
Kesgrave Friendship Club
Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday afternoon each month
Kesgrave & District Help Centre
Meets every Thursday Morning
Kesgrave Forget-Me-Not Cafe
Meets every Wednesday Morning 9.30am – 12.30pm.
Come and join in the various activities and games on offer, members will be made most welcome but must be accompanied by a carer.
Bridge Club
Ipswich & Kesgrave Duplicate Bridge Club
Meets every Thursday Evening
Bridge Club Tuition
Meets every Monday & Wednesday Evening