Baby Love is a safe space for babies and toddlers to hangout and play, with their parents and carers. There'll be great coffee, soft play, good music, and a chance to meet other parents at the same life stage as you.

Family First is a Christian charity which seeks to increase parents and carers confidence, social support networks and mental wellbeing. Our vision is to see families that are resilient, thriving and happy.

Family opportunities to explore the Christian faith through activity, story, prayer, song and a meal. This is ideal for Primary aged children and their families

River Store is our social supermarket which supports those who are in financial difficulty by providing food and other household essentials for a small donation. A Standard Size bag is available for £3. If money is tight for whatever reason, pop in and top up your cupboards.

Stay and play group for all pre-schoolers and their adults. There is no charge and free refreshments for children and adults

Free youth club run by 4YP at Rushmere Baptist Church. For age: 10 to 16years. Free club, activities, snacks, games, crafts

School Chaplains work in schools and local communities to provide spiritual and pastoral support to the young people and members of staff that they meet. We also offer activities and residential trips for children and young people at our activity centre, just outside of Ipswich. Activities include, archery, kayaking, raft-building, laser tag and zip wire to name a few! Groups can come for day trips or book residential stays. Get in touch for more details.

Free group for young people at high school

Free breakfast in a warm and friendly environment.

Tots plus provides a meeting point for parents or carers of children aged 0 - school age. The children engage in play and activities while the parents and carers socialise and enjoy coffee provided by the helpers. £1.50 per family for the morning.

St Farncis and St Clare have a mums and tots group on Hawthorn Drive. All are welcome, not necessary to book in, just come along.

WAVE Kids is a monthly church for families of parents, carers, children under 16 with and without additional needs and their siblings. We aim to make church accessible for children with additional needs. WAVE stands for We're All Valued Equally and so all families are welcome.

We provide support for families with children with additional needs. We run Growing Hope parent courses called When Dreams Change and for siblings called the Siblings Group. We also provide a space for parents to drop in, have a hot drink and cake and support one another.